WANTED: COMMUNITY RESOURCES DIRECTOR
We are currently searching for a Community Resources Director. Please download a copy of the position
description and requirements
as well as an application.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - WE NEED YOU!
(Teens and Adults)
Do you want to give back to your community, receive high school
credits, or just meet new people? We have a variety of opportunities
for you! Whether you want to volunteer on your own, with your business,
or with a group of friends or family, we welcome your volunteer spirit!
Currently we are looking for volunteers to assist with:
- Oakdale Kidz Zone After School Club
- Community Fall Festival
- Holidays Around the World
- Old Fashioned Photo Days
- Also, events in Winter/Spring of 2008 include Eggstravaganza (egg hunt)
and a Swap Meet and Carnival
RECREATION LEADERS
Oakdale Kidz Zone After School Club: Monday - Friday
HOURS: 3:30 - 6:30 pm Summer Camp Too!
Open Gym
Applicant must be aged 18 or over, excited to work with children, and
knowledgeable of sports and activities. We are looking for a team player
who wants to learn and is willing to go the extra mile! Some special events
will be available for extra hours. Must pass fingerprint background check
and have clean DMV record.
SPORTS COACHES AND LEADERS
HERE IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO START A SPORTS LEAGUE OR CLINIC!
FIELD SPACE OR POSSIBLE GYMNASIUM SPACE IS AVAILABLE.
Contact the Park District office for more information.
PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP
We encourage local business, organizations and individuals to participate in
sponsoring our programs. Sponsoring an event is a great way to let the public
know who you are, provide a positive image to the community, and helps your
community. You can help by providing financial donations, in kind services,
or volunteer time.
Our needs are great. It is the district’s mission to provide quality
programming and facilities for our community. The district serves a large number
of people living at or below the poverty level as well a growing multicultural
population. We all need to help each other in improving our quality of life.
THANKS FOR GIVING!
We wish to thank all of the volunteers who help enrich the recreation
programs and services, and help to improve our parks.
Visit the new Oakdale Gymnasium. Many thanks to the donors who participated
in the Gym dedication which occured June 1007.
DO YOU WANT TO TEACH A CLASS AND BE PAID FOR IT?
We are looking for skilled instructors with a talent to share.
If you are interested in teaching a class, please contact us for details at (916) 482-8377.
NEW CLASS IDEAS!
Do you have a creative idea for a new class? If you are interested in
teaching a class that you think is of interest to others, please contact
us at (916) 482-8377.
DISTRICT UPDATES
Welcome to our NEW STAFF!
We hope you enjoyed a busy and happy summer. We have been very busy
evaluating our programs and operations in an effort to bring you
high quality services. We are very excited about our new and existing
team members!
We are happy to announce the appointment of several employees.
Anna Prather joined the district in October as a Park Maintenance
Worker. Anna has worked for the district as a part-time recreation
leader, building monitor and park maintenance worker.
Kim Cook joins our team with over 17 years of experience with Price
Less. Ms. Cook is very experienced with account payables and receivables,
human resources and customer service. She is efficient and creative
and will provide valuable in put into the district operations. Her
talents will clearly be an asset to the community.
Juanita Petersen has moved up from a part-time position of building
monitor. Juanita has worked for the district for many years and
working as a recreation leader, part-time maintenance worker and
building monitor. We are very fortunate to have her join the staff
full-time.
Mary Cahill has joined the District as the Community Resources Director.
Ms. Cahill brings over 20 years experience in the field of parks and
recreation. Community partnerships, special events, and new opportunities
for the community will be her focus for this upcoming year. Mary will
be providing community outreach to local businesses, community groups,
and area non-profit organizations.
PARK DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Arcade Creek Park and Jo Smith Nature Trail
As I write this, we are preparing to go to bid to complete the Arcade
Creek Park and Jo Smith Nature Trail, bridge, and interpretive exhibit
project. Look for project completion by October. Residents will soon
be able to safely cross Verde Cruz Creek to connect to the nature area
along Arcade Creek. The trail will continue on the Verde Cruz Creek
flood plain located between the developed park and Verde Cruz Creek.
The interpretive exhibits provide information about the plants and
animals found along the creeks as well as information about the Arcade
Creek watershed, volunteer opportunities, and local wetlands open
for touring. A bulletin board will list local nature activities of
interest. This project is being funded through a California Recreational
Trails grant and a California Riparian and Riverine Habitat grant.
LOOK FOR THE GRAND OPENING OF THE JO SMITH NATURE TRAIL ON NOVEMBER 3RD (TENTATIVE DATE).
Hamilton Street Park
Staff continues to fix the irrigation at this park. We are planning
to paint the office and the community center. New flooring as well
as room dividers will be installed in the small recreation room.
Look for other minor improvements as we find the time and money.
A cell tower will be installed at this park next to the freeway
by Metro PCS.
Oakdale Park
The grand opening for the new Gymnasium was held on June 16. The
completion of construction has been delayed but should be completed
by the time you read this. The new gymnasium can accommodate 279
for banquets and 479 for meetings. Look for new events at the
Gymnasium and outdoor amphitheatre this coming year.
Plans for the remaining redevelopment of Oakdale Park are complete.
Future improvements should include the lighted soccer fields, a
redeveloped baseball diamond, parking, walkway connections, a
restroom, group picnic area, play areas and a splash park. The
district has received half of the funding needed through the 2002
Park Bond Act to fund the re-grading the site, construction of the
two lighted soccer fields, installation of sidewalks, a small
restroom, and rehabilitation of the ball diamond. We have applied
for a Land and Water Conservation grant to complete this phase.
We hope to hear from the State in October. We will soon be looking
for funding to construct the play areas, splash park, and picnic shelter.
Sacramento CA 95841
