City of Gilroy Recreation

08/28/2026

The Gilroy senior community recently gathered to celebrate Rodeo Days at the Senior Center. Attendees enjoyed a fun- filled afternoon featuring a petting zoo, photo opportunities and a special visit from the Gilroy Police Department’s Mounted Unit.

Rodeo Days is a cherished tradition that brings joy, connection, and plenty of western‑themed fun, and this year was no exception!

To explore upcoming fall programs and classes, visit the Recreation Division webpage. https://cityofgilroy.org/340/Recreation-Division

Thank you for celebrating with us!

08/05/2026

Join us today at the Gilroy Senior Center this morning at 9am and evening at 6pm.

07/03/2026

Learn, explore, and dive into a fun summer adventure with a variety of camps to choose from! Whether your kids are looking to play a sport, try hands-on science experiments, or learn new dance moves, the Recreation Division has something for everyone. Register today! https://secure.rec1.com/CA/gilroy-ca/catalog

Summer Camp Schedule for July 6- 10

Ninja Camp
Ages: 5-12, 8:30 AM- 11:30 AM

6th Street Studios & Art Center
Ages: 5-13, various Times

Futsal Kingz Indoor Soccer
Ages: 6-12, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

See the full Summer Camps Flyer for the week of July 6. https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocaccess.com%2Fdocs%2F52830b92960a56f222fd00cd1d0ca3a7%2Fdocument.pdf&domain=cityofgilroy.org&url_hash=52830b92960a56f222fd00cd1d0ca3a7

More fun camps available from July 13 - 24. Check out the Summer Camps Flyer. https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofgilroy.org%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F20452&domain=cityofgilroy.org&url_hash=57ac04a446abc714c8e525df3d1e9760

For questions or more information about summer camps or programs, contact the Recreation Division: (408) 846-0460 I [email protected] I www.cityofgilroy.org/recreation

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¡Aprende, explora y vive una divertida aventura de verano con una gran variedad de campamentos para elegir! Ya sea que tus hijos quieran practicar un deporte, participar en experimentos científicos prácticos o aprender nuevos pasos de baile, la División de Recreación tiene algo para todos. ¡ Inscríbelos hoy! https://secure.rec1.com/CA/gilroy-ca/catalog

Horario del campamento de verano del 6 al 10 de julio.

Campamento Ninja.
Edades: 5-12 años, de 8:30 a 11:30.

6th Street Studios & Art Center
Edades: 5-13 años, varios horarios

Futsal Kingz Fútbol Sala
Edades: 6-12 años, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Consulta el folleto completo de los campamentos de verano para la semana del 6 de julio. https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocaccess.com%2Fdocs%2F52830b92960a56f222fd00cd1d0ca3a7%2Fdocument.pdf&domain=cityofgilroy.org&url_hash=52830b92960a56f222fd00cd1d0ca3a7

Más campamentos divertidos disponibles del 13 al 24 de julio. Consulta el folleto de campamentos de verano. https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofgilroy.org%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F20452&domain=cityofgilroy.org&url_hash=57ac04a446abc714c8e525df3d1e9760

Para preguntas o más información sobre campamentos o programas de verano, comuníquese con la División de Recreación: (408) 846-0460 | [email protected] | www.cityofgilroy.org/recreation

07/02/2026

Happy Parks and Recreation Month! This July, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible Recreation team whose energy, creativity, and dedication make so many of our community programs possible. From coordinating senior services and summer camps to supporting teen leadership, park reservations, year‑round events, and much more, this team truly makes Gilroy thrive.

Join us this month to celebrate the team that strengthens our community, keeping residents connected and helping make Gilroy a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

Explore upcoming events and discover ways to get involved with the Recreation Division. https://www.cityofgilroy.org/340/Recreation-Division

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¡Feliz Mes de Parques y Recreación! Este julio, queremos destacar al increíble equipo de Recreación, cuya energía, creatividad y dedicación hacen posible muchos de nuestros programas comunitarios. Desde la coordinación de servicios para adultos mayores y campamentos de verano hasta el apoyo al liderazgo juvenil, las reservas de parques, los eventos durante todo el año y mucho más, este equipo realmente hace que Gilroy prospere.

Únase a nosotros este mes para celebrar al equipo que fortalece nuestra comunidad, manteniendo conectados a los residentes y ayudando a hacer de Gilroy un lugar maravilloso para vivir, trabajar y divertirse.

Infórmese sobre los próximos eventos y descubra cómo participar en la División de Recreación https://www.cityofgilroy.org/340/Recreation-Division.

07/01/2026

We are excited to announce that the Rainbow Park playground project is officially complete!

Residents can now enjoy the park’s beautiful setting and brand‑new playground equipment. The upgrades were designed to create a welcoming space for everyone by offering a safe, accessible, and positive play experience for visitors of all ages and abilities.

And while the red poles were not replaced due to the high cost, the City was able to use those funds to make additional park improvements across several parks, allowing more neighborhoods to benefit from new playground upgrades.

This summer, plan a picnic, enjoy the outdoors, and come explore the new playground at Rainbow Park!

Learn more about completed park projects and current improvements underway. https://cityofgilroy.org/859/City-Infrastructure-Projects

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¡Nos complace anunciar que el proyecto del parque infantil Rainbow Park está oficialmente terminado!

Los residentes ya pueden disfrutar del hermoso entorno del parque y de los nuevos juegos infantiles. Las mejoras se diseñaron para crear un espacio acogedor para todos, ofreciendo una experiencia de juego segura, accesible y positiva para visitantes de todas las edades y capacidades.

Si bien los postes rojos no se reemplazaron debido a su alto costo, la ciudad pudo utilizar esos fondos para realizar mejoras adicionales en varios parques, lo que permitió que más vecindarios se beneficiaran de las nuevas mejoras en los parques infantiles.

Este verano, organiza un picnic, disfruta del aire libre y ven a explorar el nuevo parque infantil de Rainbow Park.

Obtenga más información sobre los proyectos de parques ya finalizados y las mejoras que se están llevando a cabo. https://cityofgilroy.org/859/City-Infrastructure-Projects

06/30/2026

Join us at San Ysidro Park for our next cleanup day on Saturday, July 11, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. If you want to help beautify our community, this is a great way to make a difference. Your participation keeps our parks clean and ready for all families to enjoy.

San Ysidro Park features picnic tables, a jogging path, basketball and handball courts, and open fields, offering residents of all ages a place to relax, connect, and enjoy the outdoors.

Let’s work together to keep Gilroy beautiful.

🌳 What: San Ysidro Park Cleanup Day

📅 When: Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 9:00 AM

📍 Where: San Ysidro Park,7700 Murray Ave. (Meet at the park entrance near Murray Ave. and Chestnut St.)

To ensure everyone’s safety, all volunteers must sign a waiver. You can download and print the waiver in advance and bring it with you, or complete one on-site. Parents must be present to sign waivers for minors.

Visit our webpage for more information: https://www.cityofgilroy.org/982/Love-Gilroy-Help-Keep-Our-Community-Clea

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Acompáñanos en el Parque San Ysidro para nuestra próxima jornada de limpieza el sábado 11 de julio, de 9:00 a 11:00 a. m. Si quieres contribuir a embellecer nuestra comunidad, esta es una excelente manera de marcar la diferencia. Tu participación mantiene nuestros parques limpios y listos para que todas las familias los disfruten.

El parque San Ysidro cuenta con mesas de picnic, una pista para correr, canchas de baloncesto y balonmano, y campos abiertos, ofreciendo a los residentes de todas las edades un lugar para relajarse, conectar y disfrutar del aire libre.

Trabajemos juntos para mantener Gilroy hermoso.

🌳 Qué: Jornada de limpieza del parque San Ysidro
📅 Cuándo: Sábado, 11 de julio de 2026, a las 9:00 a. m.
📍 Dónde: Parque San Ysidro, 7700 Murray Ave. (Punto de encuentro: entrada del parque cerca de la intersección de Murray Ave. y Chestnut St.)

Para garantizar la seguridad de todos, todos los voluntarios deben firmar una exención de responsabilidad. Pueden descargar e imprimir la exención con anticipación y traerla consigo, o completarla en el lugar. Los padres o tutores deben estar presentes para firmar las exenciones de responsabilidad de los menores.

Visite nuestra pagina para mas informacion: https://www.cityofgilroy.org/982/Love-Gilroy-Help-Keep-Our-Community-Clea

06/25/2026

The Christopher High School Aquatics Center is closed due to a power outage. Please check back with us or Swan Aquatics Gilroy for the latest updates. We are anticipating the pool reopening tomorrow.

🚨 Due to a facility power outage, Recreation Swim is closed for the day. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as the issue is being resolved. Please note our facility phones are not working due to the outage. For questions please email [email protected]. Check back for updates regarding reopening. Thank you for your understanding. City of Gilroy Recreation

06/23/2026

As our loved ones age, they may face challenges such as social isolation, physical limitations, or financial stress, and these can have a real impact on their mental and emotional well‑being. Many people struggle with these changes, so recognize the signs early and reach out for support.

If you notice any changes in mood or behavior, withdrawal from others, loneliness, feelings of sadness, or any signs of self-harm, reach out for help. Early support can make a meaningful difference.

The Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Call Center is available to anyone in need of support. Call 1‑800‑704‑0900 for assistance.

For urgent crisis support, you can call 988, available 24/7, confidential, and offered in over 200 languages.

You’re not alone, and neither are the older adults in our community.

Visit the Resource Flyer https://docaccess.com/docviewer.html?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cityofgilroy.org%2FDocumentCenter%2FView%2F20269&domain=cityofgilroy.org&url_hash=0fd6829da662364c91e4b4cd72fd0405

06/05/2026

Congratulations to all the students who participated in this year’s “Beyond Gilroy: Nature, Exploration, and Empowerment” program. Through a state-funded grant, the City provided nearly two dozen middle school students with hands-on learning experiences focused on environmental conservation in the Monterey Bay region.

Participants took part in four field trips and six classroom sessions led by Save Our Shores (SOS), a Santa Cruz–based environmental education organization. These experiences helped students explore local ecosystems, develop stewardship skills, and deepen their understanding of our regional environment.

To celebrate the end of the program, students and their families were invited to a recognition ceremony honoring their accomplishments.

The City of Gilroy Recreation Division and Save Our Shores look forward to offering the program again next school year, and we are excited to welcome even more students to join us on this journey of learning and discovery.

City of Gilroy Recreation

06/05/2026

UPDATE: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Great News! Repairs to the water main at Las Animas Park have been successfully completed and the park is fully operational.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we completed the repairs.

Also, thank you to our dedicated staff and contractors for your quick response in making the necessary repairs and restoring services promptly.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the park! *** Attention Gilroy Residents!

A water main break was reported at Las Animas Park, resulting in the temporary closure of the park bathrooms and playground. Portable restrooms will be available on site for any planned weekend activities.

Staff and contractors are actively working to complete the necessary repairs and restore water service as quickly as possible. While we are hopeful that water service will be restored prior to the weekend, repair timelines remain dependent on field conditions and successful system testing.

The playground area will likely remain closed through the weekend to allow for completion of repairs, site restoration, and to ensure the area is safe for public use.

We appreciate the community's patience and understanding as this work is completed.

The park remains open, but for your safety, please stay away from all taped-off areas.

If you have any questions, you may contact the Public Works Operations team at 408-846-0424.