North Highlands Recreation and Park District June 2026 Newsletter
Welcome to North Highlands Recreation and Park District's newsletter for June 2026!
We will be keeping you up to date on all the exciting events and programs coming up this month.
Board Meeting
The next board meeting will be held on June 11th at 6:30pm in the Recreation Center (6040 Watt Ave). To join the meeting via Zoom, use this link:
Meeting ID: 872 4350 8708
Passcode: 123
Upcoming Events
To see all upcoming events, please check out www.nhrpd.org/community-events
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| Event Name | Event Date |
|---|---|
| Father's Day Nerf Games | 6/13 |
| POP Into Play | 6/17 |
Summer Recreation Guide
Dive into summer fun with us! Explore our exciting lineup of camps, sports programs, aquatics and special events. Registration is officially OPEN—don’t miss out! Check out all of our summer programs and events here: https://www.nhrpd.org/recreation-guide
| Program Name | Program Date(s) | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Beginner Ballet Class | 6/3 - 6/24/26 (Wednesdays) | 6/1/26 |
| Youth and Teen Dance Workshop | 6/3 - 6/24/26 (Wednesdays) | 6/1/26 |
| Youth and Teen Cooking Class: Sizzle and Sunshine | 6/18/26 | 6/11/26 |
| Youth and Teen Basketball Clinic | 6/6/2026 | 6/1/2026 |
| Adult Pickleball | 6/5 - 6/26/26 | N/A |
| Adult Coed Recreation Volleyball | 6/15 - 8/3/2026 | 6/8/26 |
Community News
Welcome our new Staff Member, Amaya!
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Hi everyone! My name is Amaya Barnes, and I am the new Recreation Coordinator for Sports & Aquatics at North Highlands Recreation and Parks District. I grew up participating in park district programs throughout the Sacramento area and developed my passion for aquatics while swimming with the Fulton-El Camino Stingrays and at Arden Hills. I earned my degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Recreation Administration from Sacramento State and have several years of experience managing fitness clubs and leading teams. I also currently serve as a four-time section championship high school swim coach at St. Francis Catholic High School. I am excited to be joining such a great team at NHRPD and look forward to the positive impact I can make within the community through sports and aquatics programming.
Holiday Closure
Our District Office will be closed on June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
Paint the Parks
Our last Paint the Parks project is scheduled for June 24th at Cherry Blossom Park from 9am-12:00pm. Come and be apart of this award-winning program and help us end on a bang! To volunteer fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLlpJX6dBTxVKnB3XFe66qDoN6JwqeD1mmQsdsk7ZidBl-MA/viewform
Join us at our June Board Meeting on June 11th at 6:30pm to receive recognition from California Recreation and Park Society (CPRS) for our Paint the Parks program! This program received the 2025 CPRS Innovation Award of Excellence back in April and will now be presented to our community. Come on out to show your support!
Splash Pad Renovation
Exciting updates are coming to the splash pad this summer! New amenities will be installed, along with a fresh coat of paint to enhance the space. These improvements will bring even more fun and refreshing ways for the community to cool off and play all season long. The splash pad will be temporarily closed for approximately 3–5 days during construction (dates TBD). We appreciate your patience as we make these upgrades!
Freedom Park Pavilion Rentals
Freedom Park Pavilion rentals are available! Picnic sites are available to rent Sunday - Saturday through October. This location is excellent for a birthday party, family reunion, company picnic, or any social event that calls for some fun in the park. For further information, and to reserve a pavilion, please check out our website: www.nhrpd.org/freedom-park-pavilion-rentals
