City of Glendale Parks & Recreation presents
Community Connections
April 2017
EVENTS

2017 NCAA® Final Four!  
April 1st - 3rd | University of Phoenix Stadium 
NCAA Info | Stadium Info
Glendale's got lots of game with t he road to the Final Four ending in Glendale, with the Semifinals tipping off on April 1 and the National Championship on April 3rd. Don't miss out!

SpringVenture
Saturday, April 1st | 9am-noon | Downtown Glendale
A new event is coming to Catlin Court! This will be a fun-filled, family friendly event with lots of homegrown type activities including arts and craft make and takes, face painter, games, inflatables, and more!




Rose Society of Glendale's 29th Annual Rose Show
Saturday, April 1, 2017 | 1:00pm to 4:00pm | Sahuaro Ranch Park in the Fruit Packing Shed
The annual rose show is the perfect opportunity for members of the Rose Society of Glendale to share their love of roses by providing information, education, and demonstrations. 



Glendale Family Bike Ride  
Sunday, April 2nd | 8am | Sahuaro Ranch Park
The FREE annual ride is for all levels of riders, from kids to adults and will feature three routes - short, long and extended. Bicyclists will take a leisurely ride through Glendale neighborhoods and sections of Thunderbird Paseo and Skunk Creek pathways.




 Movies by Moonlight - Spring Family Movie Series
April 7 - Hop | April 21 - Cars
6pm kids activities, 7pm movie | Murphy Park Amphitheater
Spend a cool evening under the stars enjoying a family-friendly box office hit. Bring your blanket or lawn chair. 
Download movie flyer





Dog Days of Glendale
Saturday, April 8th | 9am-1pm | Murphy Park
Activities include the 1st Annual 2017 Woof Games, a fun activity for you & your 4-legged best friends, Glendale PD K9 demonstrations, Dog Wash, pet aura photos, pet food and supply drive to benefit the Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry, watering stations, cool pool stops and more.




Party for the Planet
Saturday, Apr. 22 | 7-10 am
To celebrate Earth Day, the city of Glendale, in partnership with the city of Peoria, is recruiting hundreds of volunteers to improve the community and help the environment. Volunteers will help by picking up trash and debris along the New River trail system.  Download Flyer 


40th Annual SAC Spring Public Star Party
Saturday, April 29th | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Thunderbird Conservation Park
The event will be sponsored by Glendale Parks and Recreation Department and hosted by the Saguaro Astronomy Club. Members of the Club will have telescopes large and small set up and available for public viewing (sunset 7:10 pm). 



NEW Spring Glendale @ Play Magazine
Check out all the new classes, activities and events happening in the City of Glendale from the Department of Public Facilities, Recreation, & Special Events.



Summer Youth Baseball, Softball & T-ball League
Register NOW - APRIL 14!
These fun programs emphasize physical fitness, equal participation and social and skill development. Baseball and softball are offered to children ages 6-10. T-ball is offered for children ages 4-6 (by June 6). Games start June 5. Flyer
Foothills Recreation & Aquatics Center
More than just recreation and aquatics! Tons of activities, events, and fun to be had at FRAC...

Upcoming Featured Classes
  • Yin Yoga - April 8 & April 12
  • Dog Behavior Training - April 11
  • Intro to Voice-overs - April 19
  • Cake Decorating - April 22
  • Introduction to Computers 101 - April 26
  • B.E.S.T. - Soccer Training - April 6 & April 8
  • Tumbling - NRG Dance - April 8
  • Child Care & Babysitting - April 15
...and many more! Browse classes»

 
Foothills 360 Summer Youth Program
The FOOTHILLS 360 SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM is the perfect way to keep kids active this summer, and they'll have fun with non-stop activities.
Registration open now!

Download our updated The Center Newsletter  
loaded with all the amazing activities for Adults 18+ happening from April - June 2017.


Spring Health Fair
Monday April 17th, 2017 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | FREE | Presented by: Arizona Pharmacy Association's Student Pharmacist Academy
Please join Pharmacy Students from Midwestern University to learn more about Medication Safety, Immunizations, Aspirin Use, DASH Diet, Smoking Cessation, Sodium and More! FREE Health Screenings sponsored by FRY'S PHARMACY Blood Glucose* Cholesterol* & Blood Pressure Check.


Foothills Recreation _ Aquatics Center




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Glendale, AZ 85308
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Glendale, AZ 85302 
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