Newark Recreation & Community Services - Newark, CA

Next Friday = your plans are handled 🎶

Groovin’ at the Grove is back with another night of live music, good vibes, and community fun. Whether you’re coming to dance or just chill and enjoy the show, it’s the perfect way to kick off your evening.

📍 Shirley Sisk Grove (next to NewPark Mall)
🕔 5:00 – 7:30 PM
🚪 Gates open at 4:00 PM

Bring your crew, bring a chair, and come ready to enjoy a great night out.

We’ll see you at the Grove 👏

💦 Great news! The Aquatic Center is reopening on June 22! 🏊‍♀️☀️

The Activity Pool and Lap Pool will be open and ready for fun, fitness, and family time in the water.

Please note that the Lazy River and water slides will remain closed while maintenance improvements are completed. As a result, Water Walking and Water Aerobics classes are temporarily cancelled until the slides & river reopen.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to enhance the facility. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Aquatic Center this summer!🌞

Holiday Hours Reminder 📣

The Silliman Center will be operating on modified hours this Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

🕗 Fitness Center & Gymnasium: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Please note: The pool is currently closed, but you’re still welcome to enjoy the basketball courts and fitness center during open hours.

Regular facility hours will resume on Saturday, June 20.

Thank you for planning ahead, and we’ll see you at Silliman!

💦 Great news! The Aquatic Center is reopening on June 22! 🏊‍♀️☀️

The Activity Pool and Lap Pool will be open and ready for fun, fitness, and family time in the water.

Please note that the Lazy River and water slides will remain closed while maintenance improvements are completed. As a result, Water Walking and Water Aerobics classes are temporarily cancelled until the slides & river reopen.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to enhance the facility. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the Aquatic Center this summer!
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Looking to get some court time in ?

Silliman Center court availability is updated regularly, so you can plan your games ahead of time.

Hours vary by day, so be sure to check the schedule before heading in. Swipe to view the schedule.

Court availability is subject to change.

Looking to get some court time in ?

Silliman Center weekly court availability is updated regularly, so you can plan your games ahead of time.

Hours vary by day, so be sure to check the schedule before heading in. Swipe to view the schedule.

Court availability is subject to change.

Holiday Hours Reminder 📣

The Silliman Center will be operating on modified hours on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

🕗 Fitness Center & Gymnasium: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Please note: The pool is currently closed, but you’re still welcome to enjoy the basketball courts and fitness center during open hours.

Regular facility hours will resume on Saturday, June 20.

Thank you for planning ahead, and we’ll see you at Silliman!

Save the date, Newark ✊🏾

Join us for the City of Newark’s 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration—a powerful afternoon honoring freedom, culture, and community.

This event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans while celebrating the impact, achievements, and contributions of African American communities—past and present.

📅 Thursday, June 18
🕐 1:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Newark Pavilion, 6430 Thornton Ave

Enjoy a full day of community and celebration:
✨ Live Entertainment
✨ Music & Performances
✨ Food Vendors
✨ Games
✨ Arts & Crafts
✨ Educational Exhibits

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come be part of something meaningful.

More details coming soon—mark your calendars now.

Just a reminder-

We are closed tomorrow to get our team ready for you.

The Silliman Center will be closed on Wednesday, June 3 for All Staff Training. During this time, staff will be trained in CPR, facility evacuation, and customer service—key elements that help us operate safely and smoothly during our busiest season.

This is how we make sure your summer at Silliman is safe, fun, and well-run from start to finish. Thank you for your patience—we’ll be back open Thursday, June 4!

Looking to get some court time in?

Silliman Center weekly court availability is updated regularly so you can plan your games ahead of time.

Hours vary by day, so be sure to check the schedule before heading in. Swipe to view full availability.

Court availability is subject to change.