P A R A M O U N T
PULSE BEAT
July 2011
Serving the Community Since 1990
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Summer in the City – Have Fun, Keep Cool, Enjoy A Park
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he City of Paramount offers a great selection of outdoor diversions and indoor activities for its kids, teens, adults and seniors. The Community Service and Recreation Department maintains the City’s parks and related facilities and provides a healthy array of sports, classes and excursions. Summer is an especially busy season. The City’s two swimming pools are open for lessons, exercise and recreational swimming. There are programs to keep the kids occupied and for families to get out and enjoy the weather. And much more. Here’s a snapshot of just a few things going on this season.
In the Swim of Things
The City’s two swimming pools – at Paramount Park and on Orange Ave. – provide a wealth of lessons, exercise options and play time. For a full schedule of offerings and summer hours, please go to the City’s website at www.paramountcity.com and check out the Summer brochure on the Parks & Recreation page. A special feature this summer is the Friday night “dive-in” movies. Bring your family and play in the pool while watching some fun films. Takes place Fridays, through August 19, from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Paramount Pool. Call (562) 220-2121 for more details.
Summer Day Camp
Our Day Camp program is all-day summer recreation fun. Activities offered include physical fitness activities, swim lessons, crafts, trips, movies, games and more. Space is limited and is given on a first come, first served basis. Participants are ages 5 to 12, camp hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the program runs through August 19th. Summer Day Camp takes place at the Paramount Park Gym and the cost is $65 per person per week.
SNAP Summer Fun Café
SNAP is a free Summer Food and Activity Program sponsored by the City of Paramount and the Paramount Unified School District for the third year. It is federally funded, and provides meals and activities for children 18 years and younger. District and City staff open 14 elementary and middle school campuses with a delicious and healthy breakfast from 9:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Then recreation staff takes the kids to play areas where they indulge in sports, arts and crafts, and physical fitness from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. At 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. staff and children return to the dining areas for a nutritious BBQ lunch. The SNAP Program, also called “Summer Fun Café,” runs through Friday, August 19th. All Paramount elementary and middle schools participate (except Jackson). It is a
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walk-in program and children are welcome to participate at anytime during the open hours.
Picnics in the Park
Summer, or course, is prime picnic time. When you picnic in a City park, please remember to follow the rules and regulations and help keep our parks safe, clean and fun for everyone. • Picnic shelter areas are available on a first come, first served basis. • Barbecue pits are available for your use. Please dispose of hot coals in the appropriate bins. • No alcoholic beverages or glass containers. • No inflatable bouncers or generators are allowed without a City permit. • No loud or amplified music. • Dogs are prohibited. • No motor vehicles are allowed on the park. • Parks are closed at dusk (30-27.1 PMC). For more information about recreational opportunities in Paramount, call or stop by the Community Services and Recreation Department at 15300 Downey Ave., (562) 220-2121.
The Parks of Paramount • All American Park: 13330 Orizaba Ave. • Ralph C. Dills Park: 6500 San Juan St. • Garfield Park: 14755 Garfield Ave. • Meadows Park: NW Corner of Alondra and Gundry • Orange Pool: 14618 Orange Ave. (562) 220-2099 • Paramount Park: 14400 Paramount Blvd - Community Center (562) 220-2090 - Gymnasium (562) 220-2071 - Paramount Pool (562) 220-2069 • Pequeño Park: 13931 Downey Ave. • Progress Park: 15500 Downey Ave. - Progress Plaza (562) 220-2160 - Progress Plaza East (562) 220-2191 - Progress Preschool (562) 220-2174 • Recreation Department: 15300 Downey Ave. (562) 220-2121 • Spane Park: 14400 Gundry Ave - Paramount Petroleum Learning Resource Center (562) 220-2145 - Spane Preschool (562) 220-2143 • Village Skate Park: 7718 Somerset Blvd.
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