PULSE BEAT P A R A M O U N T
June 2013
Serving the Community Since 1990
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Summertime, And The Living Is Easy At Paramount Parks Summer is a busy time in the City of Paramount for recreational activities. What follows are a few quick snapshots of the goings on in Parks and Rec this season. You can find the complete Recreation brochure on the City’s website at www.paramountcity.com on the Parks and Recreation page, along with a list and map of parks and facilities. You can also get information about signing up for swim lessons, pool passes, and day camp on the City’s homepage.
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 •Salud Park 7167 Sumerset Blvd • Spane Park: 14400 Gundry Ave - Paramount Petroleum Learning Resource Center (562) 220-2145 - Spane Preschool (562) 220-2143 • Village Skate Park: 7718 Somerset Blvd.
Water, Water, Everywhere
The City’s two swimming pools – at Paramount Park and on Orange Ave. – provide lessons, exercise options and play time for all ages. There are programs to keep the kids occupied, for families to get out and enjoy the weather, and for every age group to stay in shape. A special feature is the Friday night “dive-in” movies. The whole family can play in the water while watching fun family films. It takes place Fridays, through August 16th, from 6:45-8:45 p.m. at Paramount Pool. Participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older. Any child under the age of 6 must be accompanied in the water by an adult.
This summer, also, there will be trips to the Ronald Reagan Library, Laughlin, the Orange County Fair, and the Getty Villa Museum, among others. You can exercise, draw, play bingo, and dance the summer away in the comfortable surroundings of the Paramount Park Community Center. For more information, please call (562) 220-2090.
For Seniors – Events, Excursions, Activities
Paramount provides a variety of classes, informational resources and excursions – plus a nutrition program with meals served at the Community Center as well as delivered to the home – for our senior population. Senior Water Aerobics at the Paramount Pool is a great way to improve flexibility, strength, and endurance during the summer months. The four-week session on Mondays and Wednesdays begins June 24th and the four-week session on Tuesdays and Thursdays begins June 25th. The classes are for ages 50 and above, a free for residents and members of Paramount Elderly Nutrition Program ($5 for non-residents).
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For Kids – Summer Day Camp
The City’s Day Camp is all-day summer recreation fun. Activities include physical fitness, 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,
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