The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), announced Friday $40,000 from the Walt Disney Company was provided to increase access to youth sports, play opportunities and physical activity for kids and families, officials said. 

The Walt Disney Company is also set to launch a new Pop-Up and Play Mobile Recreation Program, according to City officials. 

The Pop-Up and Play mobile recreation program is expected to expand access to play and youth sports opportunities for children near Creekview Park on Mondays and Wednesdays, and the Jake’s Way neighborhood on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 28 through Nov. 18, 2020, during the hours of 3 p.m. to 5 pddm, according to officials. 

This program is intended to introduce participants to a variety of sports and fitness activities, promoting quality play experiences that encourage a healthy lifestyle, according to officials.

Parks and recreation programs are essential to healthy lifestyles, vibrant communities and a healthy environment, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, these have become even more vital to Santa Clarita residents, according to officials. 

Continued investments in parks infrastructure and programming means investing in the community’s overall health and well-being, and the City thanks its partners at Disney and the NRPA for providing funding for this new opportunity in Santa Clarita.

Pre-registration for Pop-Up and Play is required and free for all residents. 

Registration information for the Creekview Park location is available by clicking here, while residents interested in the Jake’s Way location should call the City’s Afterschool Program Office at (661) 510-2913.

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