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Two Seats on LARPD Board Up for Re-election in November

Livermore, CA—On November 5, 2024, two seats on the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District’s (LARPD) Board of Directors will be up for re-…

Livermore PD Tip of the Month: Back To School Safety

Livermore, CA—With schools back in session this month, the Livermore Police Department wants motorists to be aware of the increased pedestrian traffic…

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Valley Wilds Ranger Article "Dog Days" by Ranger Vickie Eggert

The "dog days of summer" is a term for the hot and humid weather some parts of the world experience during the summer months. This occurs soon after…

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Current Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

The District is seeking comprehensive information technology managed services. The Contractor will provide support for hardware (including servers…

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Sycamore Grove Park Current Trail Conditions

Work from Chevron is complete, and all equipment has been removed.

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Tick Season Advisory for LARPD Visitors

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) would like to remind all visitors to be vigilant about tick safety while enjoying our…

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First Encounter of the Otter Kind

By Ranger Danny

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The History of Brushy Peak

By Ranger Gilbert

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LARPD participates in the annual Rodeo Parade

LARPD participated with both a decorated float and a classic car carrying LARPD board members. Our team also included walking participants who…

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LARPD Foundation Hosts 3rd Annual Wine Down In The Grove Fundraiser on June 21

"We are thrilled to host the third edition of 'Wine Down in the Grove'," said LARPD Foundation President Connie Campbell. "This event brings together our community for an evening of fun, fundraising, and appreciation for our beautiful parks and recreation programs."

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LARPD Board Chair Receives State-Wide Award of Distinction for Outstanding Board Member

Recognized for 18 Years of Dedicated Service to Community Parks and Recreation

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LARPD Unveils Modern Monkey Bars Inspired By Livermore 9-Year-Old at Robertson Park

Livermore, California – September 25, 2023 – The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) announced the installation of new playground…

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Non Street-Legal Motorized Bikes: Message from Livermore PD

Livermore Police has recently received complaints about non-street legal motor vehicles, specifically electric dirt bikes/mini motorcycles (pocket…

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LARPD Updating Playgrounds at Three Neighborhood Parks

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Ranger Riddles: Sycamore Simon

Sycamore Simon is our honorary Ground Squirrel Park Ranger at Sycamore Grove!

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Senior Mystery Movie Review: The Fall Guy (5/8/24)

On May 8th, a large group of movie-goers participated in our monthly Mystery Movie and Review at the Vine Theater.

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Robert Livermore Aquatics Center Retires Iconic Slide after 20 Years of Service

After two decades of providing countless hours of fun and recreation to the community, the slide at the Robert Livermore Aquatics Center has reached…

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Our Neighbors, the Mountain Lions by Ranger, Lauren Kaiser (May 2024)

For those who have not heard, there has been a slight rise in sightings of an elusive wild creature around the area this winter. They have been…

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Pollinators of Sycamore Grove Park by Ranger Danny (May 2024)

Growing up in Livermore, I've always loved running around outside: exploring and adventuring through the city's open space and parks, riding my bike…

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Senior Mystery Movie Review: Wicked Little Letters (4/10/24)

On April 10th a group of movie-goers participated in our monthly Mystery Movies and Review at the Vine Theater. The movie viewed was "Wicked Little…

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LARPD and Valley Humane Society Celebrate Boomer Bowers as Livermore's Inaugural Ambassadog

Livermore, CA – [February 2, 2024] Valley Humane Society and Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) are proud to jointly announce Boomer…

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Become a member of the Ravenswood Progress League (RPL) | Guest Post

Dear Friends of the Beautiful Ravenswood Historic Site in Livermore,

Website Accessibility Statement

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 925-373-5700 | HOURS: M-F 8a-6p

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Livermore Area Recreation and Park District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Livermore Area Recreation and Park District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 925-373-5700 | HOURS: M-F 8a-6p.

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