Free activities at Downey parks

DOWNEY - Children ages 6-12 are invited to participate in a free city program at Downey parks Dec. 23 through Jan. 3.The free drop-in program is from 12-5 p.m. weekdays. Outdoor activities start at 12:30 and include "lunch with the leaders" (children bring their own lunches), group games, sports, and arts and crafts. A New Year's Eve party is planned on Dec. 31. Participating parks include Apollo, Dennis the Menace, Furman, Golden and Rio San Gabriel. Brookshire Park also is participating but from 12:30-4:30 p.m. All programs are canceled on rainy days. Parks close early on Christmas Eve and will not operate on Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Participation is free but registration at park sites is required. For questions, call (562) 904-7238.

********** Published: Dec. 19, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 36