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September 2023 Newsletter
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View 2023 Drone Footage of Flooding at Sycamore Grove Park

Staying Safe Together: Livermore PD Tip of the Month

We've joined forces with the Livermore Police Department to bring you a "Tip of the Month."

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LARPD Makes Waves With A Successful 2023 Aquatics Program

LIVERMORE, CA – 9/20/23 – The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District (LARPD) is excited to share highlights of its Aquatics Program during the…

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Community Support Scholarship Funds Available for Fall Programs

The LARPD Foundation funds the Community Support Program offering scholarships to families for programs, classes, camps, and more. This year the LARPD…

A firefighter monitors the controlled burn on Valley View trail

Fire Prevention Awareness and Trivia Answers

True or False: California fire season is from May to October?

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Senior Mystery Movie Review: The Miracle Club

Set in 1967, The Mircle Club is a heartwarming film that follows the story of three generations of close friends, Lily (Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy…

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9/11/23 Sycamore Grove Park is Open: Current Trail Status

UPDATED 9/11/23: Sycamore Grove Park is currently open to the public.

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LARPD Celebrates Volunteers!

We gathered at the Robert Livermore Community Center to celebrate the incredible dedication of our LARPD volunteers on August 23, 2023.

Sloped solarization plot at Sycamore Grove Park

LARPD Utilizes Solarization Techniques to Foster Native Plant Regrowth at Sycamore Grove Park

The staff and volunteers at Sycamore Grove Park embarked on a solarization project at the end of June to promote the regrowth of native plants in…

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Slide at Robert Livermore Aquatics Center is Closed for Repairs

7/3/2023 - Robert Livermore Aquatics Center - The slide at the Robert Livermore Aquatics Center is closed for repairs until further notice.

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LARPD Foundation Wine Down in the Grove Fundraiser Raises $30,000 for Community Support Program

Livermore, CA - On Saturday, May 13, the LARPD Foundation held the 2nd Annual Wine Down in the Grove Fundraiser at Ravenswood Historic Site in…

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Senior Services July Mystery Movie Review

Each month the Senior Services Department offers the opportunity to gather at the Vine Cinema to see a movie together. The movie is not announced…

LPFD Preparing for Prescribed Burn at Sycamore Grove Park

Training Burn at Sycamore Grove Park Schedule June 5th through 8th

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Camp Shelly Closed for 2023 Season Due To Extensive Storm Damage

Camp Shelly is closed for the season due to extensive damage from the winter storms and subsequent flooding.

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Meet Emily Muniz, Natural Resources Technician

Introducing Emily Muniz, LARPD's New Natural Resources Technician!

conni naylor and david weisgerber at cprs awards lunch

Conni Naylor Recognized As Outstanding Volunteer In Parks and Recreation

LARPD proudly recognizes Conni Naylor as the CPRS District 3 Outstanding Volunteer in Parks and Recreation.

Extended Student Services (ESS) returns to Altamont Creek and Rancho Las Positas

Altamont has re-opened!!! We are happy to announce that LARPD Altamont Creek ESS re-opened in January 2023 and is enrolling now.

Meet Monique Caires

Meet Monique Caires, our new office assistant for the LARPD team! Monique will work with facility rentals and comes to LARPD with a background in…

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LARPD and the City of Livermore partner to clean up the Arroyo Mocho Trail.

During the first week of April, LARPD and the City of Livermore partnered to remove sediment from recent storms along the Arroyo Mocho Trail.

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Meet Makenna Nation, LARPD's newest Recreation Coordinator

Makenna Nation is the newest member of the LARPD team. She's joining us as a Recreation Coordinator in the Sports Division.

Fire/Change

By Ranger Christine Cardosi

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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,

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Staff Highlight: Dora O'Brien

While Sycamore Grove Park was closed during the flood releases, LARPD Open Space Naturalist Dora O’Brien worked non-stop to keep the public informed…