North Highlands Recreation and Park District September Newsletter
Welcome to North Highlands Recreation and Park District's newsletter for September 2025!
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 September 11th at 6:30pm in the Recreation Center (6040 Watt Ave). You may also attend virtually. To join the meeting, use this link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86290202097?pwd=tl1AeLzmbIpCxHqaIXIaEuAW5nu4IQ.1
Meeting ID: 862 9020 2097
Passcode: 123
Upcoming Events
To see all upcoming events, please check out www.nhrpd.org/community-events
| Event Name | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrate North Highlands | Freedom Park | 9/27/2025 |
| Halloween Extravaganza | Kay F. Dahill Community Center | 10/11/2025 |
Upcoming Programs
Fall has arrived! Check out our Fall Recreation Guide HERE!
¡Mira nuestros programas de invierno AQUI!
Register for these programs on www.nhrpd.org/register
| Program Name | Program Date(s) | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Youth & Teen Dance Workshop | 9/3 - 9/24/2025 | 9/2/2025 |
| Fall Flavors Youth & Teen Cooking Class (Sesame Chicken, Seasoned White Rice, and Cherry Lemonade) | 9/18/2025 | 9/12/2025 |
| Music in the Park for Tots! | 9/13, 9/20, 9/27 | 9/10/2025 |
| Teen Auto Class | 9/22/2025 | 9/20/2025 |
| Adult Coed Power Volleyball | 9/8 - 10/27/2025 | 9/3/2025 |
| Senior Game Day | Every Monday | Drop-In |
| Senior Bingo | Every Tuesday | Drop-In |
| Senior Movie Day | 9/3/2025 | Drop-In |
| Senior Dance Class | 9/3 - 9/24/2025 | Drop-In |
| Senior Harvestime Club | Every Thursday | Drop-In |
| Adult Pickleball (September Session) | Every Friday | 9/26/2025 |
Community News
Paint the Parks
We’re thrilled to share that Paint the Parks has earned its third award! The California Special Districts Association honored our initiative with the Innovative Program of the Year – Small Districts Award. This recognition highlights the powerful impact a fresh coat of paint can have in transforming our parks into safe, welcoming spaces. None of this would be possible without the dedication of our donors, staff, volunteers, and community members. This award belongs to all of you—thank you for making Paint the Parks a success!
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this Volunteer Form. We are also accepting paint supply donations! Feel free to bring them by the front office before our next project! Our next project is going to be September 17th!
Be sure to check out our completed projects here!
Freedom Park
Great news! Renovations at Freedom Park are about to begin! Thanks to American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, the park will soon receive a much-needed makeover. Updates will include replacing outdated pieces on both playground structures, upgrading the swing set, adding ADA-accessible features, and refreshing the splash pad with new amenities.
This project is expected to be completed by winter 2025/26.
Bocce Ball Court at Freedom!
We’re excited to announce the addition of a brand-new bocce ball court at Freedom Park! This project was made possible through the generous support and partnership of the Foothill-Highlands Rotary Club. The new court offers a fun and engaging activity for visitors of all ages, and we invite the community to come out and enjoy this exciting new feature. Click Here to rent Bocce Ball equipment!
70 Acts of Service
As we celebrate 70 years of parks, programs, and community impact, North Highlands Recreation & Park District (NHRPD) is marking this milestone with a year-long initiative focused on giving back: 70 Acts of Service.
This campaign is our way of saying thank you to the community that has supported us since 1955 — by continuing to invest in what makes North Highlands a great place to live, work, and play.
NHRPD will lead extra activities and service projects throughout the year to uplift our parks and neighborhoods — and we invite community members and local businesses to join in! Whether it’s picking up litter, helping a neighbor, supporting a nonprofit, or volunteering your time, every good deed counts.
Email your act of service to recreation@nhrpd.org.
