Community Announcements

The California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) District 9 would like to cordially invite you and the City of ­­­­_______ to this year’s D9 Awards & Installation event. Join us for this great professional development opportunity including a fun program as we recognize individual agencies award presentations, the upcoming new board installation, and networking luncheon.
Below are the details, feel free to reach out with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Awards & Installation- Thursday, April 10, 2025

• Location: City of Culver City- Veterans Memorial Building- Rotunda Room, 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230
• Time: 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
• Cost: $20 Member/ $25 non-members

• Submit your award nominations to d9cprs@gmail.com by 3/27/2025
• Register by 3/27/2025
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cprs-district-9-awards-installation-2025-tickets-1270897220799?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl 
• For more information, email d9cprs@gmail.com

Thank you,

The Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 D9 Scholarships are now being accepted!

There are two different scholarships being offered:  Student Scholarship and Professional Scholarship.

Attached you will find criteria and applications for both opportunities, as well as a flyer.  

Professional Scholarship Application 

Student Scholarship Application

The application deadline for both scholarships is February 24.

Any Questions? Contact Rachel Cummings, D9 Education Rep, at 310-524-2363 or rcummings@elsegundo.org.

We cordially invite you and all Parks & Rec professionals to join us Thursday, February 13th for the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) Region 5 Mini-Conference- a staff development event filled with networking opportunities, training workshops, shared resources, vendor engagement, and fun!
Registration is now open ➡️ EventBrite Link- Region 5 Mini Conference   
Location: Cypress Community Center

Address: 5700 Orange Ave. Cypress, CA 90630

For any questions or assistance, email:  D9CPRS@Gmail.com 

🌳 Parks Make Life Better! 🌳

Thank you,

Interested in growing in the field of parks & recreation and expanding your professional network?
CPRS District 9 has a vacant Board position available-  Education Section. 

Duties include leading the annual scholarship program, attending monthly meetings, help plan and attend several socials and trainings throughout the year.  

For more information, email D9CPRS@gmail.com 

• Leadership
• Management
• Customer Service
• Aquatics Services/Trainings
• Senior Services/Trainings
• Maintenance Topics
• Product Demonstrations

Interesed presenters may reach out via email to d9cprs@gmail.com. 

Join the Conversation! 

As the senior population grows, let's discuss what the future of senior programming looks like, how we are preparing for the influx in our senior population, and let's dive into any hot topic questions you have about seniors, senior programming and active aging.

September 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM. 
Location: Westchester Senior Center 8740 Lincoln Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90045

Keep the summer rolling and join us for our first event of the 2024-2025 year!  This is a great opportunity to network and socialize with other Recreation Professionals.

Registration is Required! 
CPRS District 9 “Bike the Beach” Tickets, Sat, Aug 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

This social will start at Hermosa Beach, then:

• Stop #1 Bar / Restaurant |Manhattan Beach
• Stop #2 Bar / Restaurant | Redondo Beach
• Final Stop #3 Bar / Restaurant | Hermosa Beach
• *We will have a brief pit-stop between Stop #1 – Stop #2 for attendees that want to disembark early.

-To attend: $5 Registration fee (participants BYOB-bring your own bike)
-Add-ons: an additional $12/hr for participants interested in renting a bike (payment due onsite), so please bring a card or cash to purchase.

Appetizers included!

For more information, Email d9cprs@gmail.com

Check out the amazing highlight video showcasing how the City of Gardena celebrated Parks & Recreation Month.

"Where You Belong!"

Gardena Events Update 6.23.24.mp4

Job Announcement- City of Hermosa Beach is Hiring!

District 9 Agency- A new exciting career opportunity(ies) in the Community Resources Department. For more information; Visit the link to our Government Jobs posting to view all open recruitments https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hermosabeach.

Hello, Community,

Are you looking to grow your professional development in Parks & Recreation?! CPRS District 9 has a vacant position on the Board we're looking to fill:

D & O Representative (Development & Operations. MISSION STATEMENT:
To create opportunities that educate, inform and inspire the professionals ,who develop and maintain public park, recreational, natural, cultural and historical resources in the State of California.

For more information: Email D9CPRS@Gmail.com

Hello,
A District 9 agency is hosting an upcoming community event in alignment with JEDI and Juneteenth.

 Thursday, June 13th, join the City of Hermosa Beach for a film screening of “Wade in the Water”, followed by a panel discussion with esteemed partners to chart a course towards greater inclusivity and innovation in outdoor spaces. Immerse yourself in the film, participate in thought-provoking discussions, and spark ideas that will shape the future of aquatic culture.