City of Merced Parks and Recreation

06/04/2026

05/29/2026

05/21/2026

Behind every warm welcome, every shared meal, every activity, every laugh, and every moment of connection at our Senior Community Center is a volunteer giving their time and heart to others.

To the incredible volunteers who help our center thrive — thank you. Your kindness, patience, compassion, and commitment make a lasting impact on the lives of so many seniors in our community. Whether you’re serving meals, helping with programs, decorating for events, offering a friendly conversation, or simply showing up with a smile, you help create a place where people feel valued, connected, and cared for.

You are the reason the Senior Center feels like home to so many.

From all of us at City of Merced Parks & Community Services — thank you for helping us continue to Play on Purpose and serve our community with heart. ❤️

05/19/2026

Way to go Parents 💦🏊‍♀️🥽

One week later and we are half way full for swim lessons! Thanks to a generous community contribution the first 400 signed up are only $40 this summer!

Each Session is 8 individual 30 minute classes which take place over the course of two weeks, Mon-Thurs.

If the time you're looking for isn't available in Session 1, get in where you fit in and try Session 2.

05/18/2026

We are on a roll Merced!

We've made your weekend planning pretty easy. Your choices include:
- Concert
- Mural tour
- Dancing

In addition to the activities in Bob Hart Square this week there is an entire set of Art focused events as part of Merced AF, the first Art Festival in Merced!

Check out details of the weeks activities .af

05/17/2026

Congratulations VLF Foundation on the 2026 Lao New Year and thank you for chosing to bring back the event to Bob Hart Square!

It was another wonderful day to be in Merced!

05/15/2026

How to Train Your Dragon....sounds like a question in your Chat GPT recents but its actually an invitation to our first Movie in the Park series!

Tonight
Sundown
Applegate Park Outdoor Theater (MOAT)

You bring the seating, we provide the show and snacks! Come on out Merced and let's have some fun!

05/13/2026

Swim registration opens at 9:00am tomorrow, in person and online.

First 400 registered are only $40 per session (8 classes)!

Office hours are 9am-12pm & 1pm-5pm.
Come see us at 632 W 18th Street or visit us online.
Scan the QR Code to create or update your account.

Lessons will be held at Ada Givens and McNamara this year. See flyer for details on dates and times for each division.

*There are no guarantees or holds. Registration is first come first serve.

05/11/2026

Bob Hart Square was PACKED last week 👀

So what's up this weekend?
Only the best New Years celebration Spring has to offer!

Come join us at Bob Hart Square for a full day of ceremony, activity, music, and lots and lots of water!