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Senior Scholarships!

Great news! Scholarships are now available for classes at the Senior Center for Napa residents ages 55 and up. Funding for the Napa Senior Scholarship Program is generously provided by the Napa Valley Community Foundation. The scholarships will pay the registration fees for any class with a maximum of $500 per household. To qualify applicants must state their household makes below the median income for the City of Napa (under $55,650 for 1 to up to $79,500 for a household of 4). Applicants must also reside within the City of Napa and be able to provide a current proof of residency. For more details pick up a scholarship application at the Napa Senior Center at 1500 Jefferson Street. For more information call (707) 255-1800.

Christmas Parade Volunteers

Help Needed - November 27!

Looking to work off that Thanksgiving meal? Come volunteer at the Napa Christmas Parade! We're looking for people to help ensure pedestrians have a fun and safe experience at the parade! Assignments will include helping with street closures and making sure the closure stays clear of vehicles and directing pedestrians to safe walking routes. To sign up to volunteer for this event fill out our volunteer interest form HERE or call 707-257-9957.

Girl getting ready to serve a volleyball.

Youth Volleyball: Bump, Set, Spike!

Bump, Set & Spike your way over to the gym to learn new or grow your existing volleyball skills. Each session will highlight different skills including passing/serving, attacking/setting, offensive and defensive formations, all put together during play. At the end of this class, you will not only enhance your skills, but also build confidence with the game of volleyball. Register HERE.

Tennis

Fall youth tennis classes are available for both beginner and intermediate players ages 4-12. Each class is taught by a USTA professional at the Napa Valley Tennis Association to maximize fun while teaching skills and techniques. Get your first "Ace" now and get signed up for one of the many youth tennis classes. You and your child will "Love it!" Register HERE.

¡Baila, Napa! Presents Salsa and Bachata in the Park

Veteran's Memorial Park 7:00 - 9:30 PM
Every 2nd & 4th Saturdays

Gather for social Latin dancing free of charge in an uplifting, safe space. ¡Baila, Napa! aims to promote an appreciation and enjoyment of Latin dance styles in the Napa community. Come experience the fun for yourself!
Beginner Lessons 7:00 - 7:30 Social Dancing 7:30 - 9:30
No experience or partner needed. For more information go HERE.

Reúnase para un baile social con música latina sin cargo en un espacio seguro y divertido. ¡Baila, Napa! tiene como objetivo promover la apreciación y el disfrute de los estilos de baile latino en la comunidad de Napa. ¡Venga a experimentar la diversión por si mismo! Lecciones para principantes 7:00 - 7:30 Baile social 7:30 - 9:30 No se necesita experiencia ni pareja. Para más información haga clic aquí.

Park Ranger teaching children about deer markings/footprints.

Ranger Programs

Autumn is just around the corner and so are a number of Parks and Recreation Ranger programs. Our Rangers and volunteers have all kinds of interesting information to share with you and look forward to having you attend their programs including Read with a Ranger for ages 2-12 and Birding for Beginners, Park Docent History Tours for all ages! Pre-registration is required. Register HERE.

Drop In Sports

Drop in sports at the Las Flores Community Center are in full swing! Come by during the day for drop in basketball, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:30-4:30pm and Wednesdays from 1-3pm. Our evening schedule includes drop in volleyball on Thursdays from 7-9pm and badminton on Fridays from 5-7pm. Make registration easy by purchasing a pass that's good for 10 visits! Afternoon passes are $10 and evening passes are $63 and they don't expire until June 2022. Register HERE or in person.

Dedicated to Accessibility

Accessible and available are two key attributes of Parks Supervisor David Youdell. He goes out of his way to communicate valuable information and updates regarding parks projects and issues to staff and customers alike. David's timely responses and thorough explanations ensure that there is clear communication with the public which contributes to a positive experience for all. He has maintained this receptive attitude even after taking on an increased role as the only supervisor overseeing all of Napa's Parks! As part of the Parks & Recreation Department’s quarterly staff recognition awards, David was recognized for upholding one of our core values of Accessibility. Thank you David for all your hard work!

Our Urban Forest makes us healthier!

The Parks & Recreation Department oversees approximately 50,000 public trees at our city parks and along our city streets and public right-a-ways. These trees are the quiet champions for our community and provide one of the greatest impacts for our public health! They help us in the following ways:

Trees produce oxygen, reduce smog, and enhances a community’s respiratory health
Trees help remove carbon dioxide (CO2) and reduces the overall concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
Trees are natural air conditioners and their canopy can reduce temperatures by 6 to 8 degrees
Trees capture and slow rainfall, roots filter water and trees reduce storm water runoff which helps reduces flooding

Public Art Fund

Did you know?

The Parks & Recreation Department is kicking off several public art projects including the 1st Street Roundabout public art project. Have you ever been curious about how public art is funded? The City of Napa has a dedicated Public Art Fund. This fund was created in conjunction with the City’s Public Art Ordinance that requires commercial developers to dedicate 1% of the project construction costs to public art on their site or to pay the 1% into the Public Art Fund. This fund is used to support permanent public art throughout the community on city property. The City created a Public Art Master Plan in 2014 to help identify goals and priorities for the Public Art Fund. Gateways and the roundabouts were identified in the plan as a top priority to enhance the character of Napa and further develop our community’s identity.

Close up of placing a gold ball on a tee.

Golf Course

The Napa Golf Course, an 18-hole full service championship daily fee golf course with practice facilities consisting of an 8,500 square foot putting green, modest chipping green, and 22 individual stall driving range outfitted with synthetic mats. The pro-shop has a full complement of merchandise. Food and beverage service available on the patio. Year round youth and adult lessons, for players of all skill levels, available from our on-staff PGA Class A Professionals. With four sets of tees to accommodate golfers of any skill level, user friendly, fun, and provides affordable access to all.

Girl holding pumpkin at a pumpkin patch.