Kids programs at Downey parks

DOWNEY - The City of Downey Community Services Department will offer a free program for children Dec. 21-31 at local parks.Activities will include lunch with recreation leaders (children must bring their own lunches), group games and crafts. The program will be offered at Apollo, Dennis the Menace, Rio San Gabriel, Furman, Golden and Brookshire parks. The program will operate 12-5 p.m., except for Brookshire Park where operating hours are 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. There is no program on Christmas Day and parks will close early at 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. The program is for children ages 6-11. There is no charge but registration is required and can be completed at the park. The program will not operate during inclement weather. For more information, call (562) 904-7238.

********** Published: December 11, 2009 - Volume 8 - Issue 33