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Winter Programs Available Now
Deadline December 12, 2022
Programs Registration Form.pdf
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Just a reminder to fill out the swimming pool survey!
We hired Counsilman-Hunsaker Pool Consultants to help us determine everything wrong with the pool and equipment. Please take our survey to help us plan for the future!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SWBNDVQ
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The McFarland Recreation and Park District Monthly Board Meeting
AGENDA October 2022.pdf
Note. Our Board meeting has been rescheduled for Monday October 3, 2022.
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WEIGHT ROOM NOW OPEN
Monday - Friday, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
* It is time to get your 'workout' on!! Come to the 'Rec' and get in shape!
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McFarland Recreation and Park District
District Awarded $211,712
in State Covid Relief Funding
The State of California just announced that MRPD will be receiving $211,712 as a result of our application submitted in October. This is due to the efforts of the California Special District Association working alongside several park and rec managers throughout the state. We visited with our state assembly and senate members so they were informed about the impacts of COVID-19 on our operations. The amount of the award is the third highest for park districts in Kern County. Our staff did an excellent job of maintaining records on what was spent to handle the pandemic. This made our application process easier. Great job everyone. Christmas came a bit early for us!
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Community Gymnasium
Renovation in Progress (completed!!)
Our gym renovation funded by Proposition 68 has started. The gym will have new tile, acoustical ceilings and paint in the lobby and hallway. The restrooms will have new tiles, partitions, sinks, paint and toilets. It should be completed the end of February.
McFarland Wrestling Club
Proud member of the Kern County Wrestling Association & USA Wrestling
Signups: (Mouser Center is open Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.)
1st - 8th Grade
$45 MRPD Fee/$60 USA Wrestling Card (required to practice or compete in tournaments)
USA Wrestling Card must be done through USA Wrestling and sign up under McFarland Wrestling Club
or
Register ($45.00) your child for wrestling in M.R.P.D. office, bring Birth Certificate and fee ($60.00).
TOURNAMENTS IN KERN COUNTY AND PRACTICES TAKE PLACE IN THE COMMUNITY GYM MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY FROM 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Call 792-3187 for more information
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VANDALISM
NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF MCFARLAND: Over the last few months, we have been targeted numerous times by acts of vandalism. Each time this occurs, MRPD must spend thousands of dollars to make repairs. We simply cannot afford this. There are several projects we are working on that need funding and this is a hindrance to providing the best facilities to our residents. The Sherwood Park restrooms were damaged three times during this time.
These images show vandalism that occurred Saturday, February 20 and Monday, February 22. Please be vigilant in helping us protect our parks. Contact MRPD or the McFarland Police Department if you see acts of vandalism.
This past Friday, we had a sidewalk poured to the Browning Road restrooms as part of our strategic plan. We came to work this morning to find graffiti etched into the concrete.
The vandalism of our parks affects everyone. The monies spent fixing the damages is only one part of the equation. It also means our maintenance workers are spending time on these things rather than the work they should be completing.
THESE ARE YOUR PARKS!
DO NOT LET A FEW RUIN IT FOR EVERYONE. DUE TO THE LASTEST DAMAGES
THE SHERWOOD PARK RESTROOMS ARE CLOSED.
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