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City Of Watsonville Web Site.

The Parks and Open Space Master Plan may be found here. (PDF 5.1MB)

Commemorative Tree and Bench Program.
Learn about the PCS Department Commemorative Tree and Bench Program here.

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Visit the Watsonville Wetlands.
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Upcoming Activities and Announcements
Request for Proposals
The City of Watsonville is accepting proposals to update the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and implement a community-wide survey. Proposals must be submitted by October 15, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.
Minutes from Bidders Conference (PDF - 48K)
Park Master Plan RFP (PDF - 235K)
Attachment 1 - Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 (PDF - 373K)
Attachment 2 - Park Inventory (PDF - 107K)
Attachment 3 - Consultant Services Agreement (PDF - 85K)
Current Park Master Plan (PDF - 5.1MB)
Girls' Basketball League
The Parks and Community Services Department is offering a Girls Basketball League grades 5-8.
More information.
Fall Activity Guide
Download The Parks and Community Services Department Winter/Spring 2009 Activity Guide
here (PDF 2.5 MB).
We welcome your comments about the activity guide. Please email them to us.
First Annual Marinovich Community Center Film Festival
Youth will be the writers, producers and actors in the featured films. The audience will select the best films and prizes will be awarded!
Friday 11/14, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
More information.
San Francisco Zoo
See tigers and lions being fed, as well as bears, penguins and many other animals!
Friday 11/21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More information.
Annual Thanksgiving Community Potluck Dinner
Join us at this community potluck dinner and enjoy good food and entertainment. Bring your favorite dish or dessert to share with everyone.
Wednesday 11/26, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
More information.
2008 Holiday Celebration
Come celebrate our annual holiday celebration. We will provide interactive arts and crafts, entertainment, hot chocolate and cookies!
Friday 12/12, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
More information.
Smoking Ban
All City parks, the Watsonville slough trail system and City sponsored events are now designated as Non-Smoking. More information.
Sports Leagues Schedules, Standings and Results
Check out the schedules, standings, and game results for the sports leagues offered by the Parks and Community Services Department. More information
Recreation Leaders
The Parks and Community Services Department is hiring Recreation Leaders, Sports Officials and Scorekeepers. If you are enthusiastic, conscientious and love to work with youth, we may have the job for you. See The City of Watsonville employment page for job descriptions.
Conflict Resolution
These ongoing sessions at the G.H.W.R. Youth Center are designed to help the community and center participants resolve their conflicts through discussions and not violence. Call 768-3240 for more information.
Flyer
Youth Council
For information about joining the Youth Council check out the Youth Council page here.
There are several PDF formatted documents on this web site. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view them.
Facility Rentals
Do you need a place to host a family celebration, business meeting, community gathering, computer class, or carwash fundraiser? If so, the Parks and Community Services Department has a variety of facilities for rent. See the rental fee schedule here.
Environmental Science Workshop
Sponsored by The City of Watsonville Public Works & Utilities Department, this workshop is located in the Marinovich Community Center at 120 Second St.
Learn more about the workshop at www.ci.watsonville.ca.us/scienceworkshop.
Class Instructors
The City of Watsonville Parks and Community Services Department is looking for individuals who are interested in developing and teaching classes for youth and adults. If you have an area of expertise you would like to share with others, contact the Parks and Community Services Department at 768-3240.
Class Instructor Information Guide
Class Proposal Form

This web site is maintained by the following staff members of the PCS Department computer centers:
Eduardo Gutierrez-Perez, Alfredo Ibarra, Jessie Ortega and Carlos Ortega.