Parks Make Life Better!!    Parks and recreation is an essential service and makes lives and communities better now and in the future by providing access to the serenity and inspiration of nature; outdoor space to play and exercise; facilities for self directed and organized recreation; positive alternatives for youth which help lower crime and mischief; and activities that facilitate social connections, human development, the arts and lifelong learning

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Check out our Spring/Summer Activity Guide for more information on all the activities that we offer

2010 Activities Guide

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The new Merced Dog Park is now open!! The new park includes drinking fountains, bocce ball courts, park tables, rest rooms, pet waste bag dispensers, walking path inside dog area, small dog area and any size dog area.

 
  

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The Rossotti Ed-Zoo-Cation Center was dedicated in honor of the late Aleta Rossotii on Saturday, August 29.  The building will be used for numerous educationcal services and will also be rented out for private parties and meetings.

   
    

For more information about renting the Rossotti Ed-zoo-cation Center click the link below.
RosInv.pdf

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*New Online Registration*
Click on the link below to access our online registration.  Classes currently availiable for online registration:
 - Uechi-Ryu Karate
 - Jujitzu
- One Stroke Painting
-Elementary Wrestling
- Swim Lessons Summer 2009
More activities will be available soon.

https://recreationonline.cityofmerced.org/

Strengthen Community Image and Sense of Place
Parks, recreation facilities, programs and community events are key factors in strengthening community image and creating sense of place.

Protect Environmental Resources
By acquiring, managing and restoring valuable resources as open space, such as rivers, streams, greenways, view sheds, forests and other habitat areas, natural resources are protected and habitat required for the survival of diverse species is preserved.

Foster Human Development
Parks and Recreation services foster social, intellectual, physical and emotional development of children, youth and adults.

Strengthen Safety and Security
Park and Recreation Professionals provide safe environments for recreation and design programs and services specifically to reduce criminal activity.

Support Economic Development
Recreation programs and facilities attract and retain businesses and residents, as well as attract tourists. Parks and recreation provides jobs and generates income for the community and for local businesses. Park Maintenance Staff maintains parks and community facilities to protect public investments.

Provide Recreational Experiences
Through programmed and self-facilitated recreation, a variety of benefits to individuals and society are achieved. Recreational experiences also are important as an end in themselves for personal enjoyment.

Increase Cultural Unity
Parks and Recreation increases cultural unity through experiences that promote cultural understanding and celebrate our growing diversity.

Promote Health and Wellness
Participation in recreation improves physical and emotional health.

Facilitate Community Problem Solving
Parks and Recreation Professionals have skills in facilitation and leadership that can be applied to resolve community problems and issues.

Parks Make Life Better!!