City Departments
Parks & Recreation
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Park Facilities
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- Artesia Park
18750 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
(562) 860-3361
Fax: (562) 860-0750
- Artesia Park
- A.J. Padelford Park
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16912 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, California 90701
(562) 407-1723
Fax: (562) 407-1725
- Baber Park*
17189 Gridley Road
Artesia, California 90701
(562) 860-3361
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*This site is not staffed. Please call the Parks & Recreation Department at (562) 860-3361 for information or to report a problem.
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City Event Calendar
- Click the link above to visit the city's event calendar for 2009.
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Shortcuts
- Artesia Senior Center
- Park Bench News
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Youth Baseball/Softball League
Registration
Registration for all Parks and Recreation Department programs, classes and excursions is completed by filling out the minor or adult registration form and submitting it to the Department along with any applicable fees. For your convenience, the registration forms can be downloaded and completed at home before submitting to the Department.
Youth Baseball/Softball League
Registration is going on now for the 2010 Spring League! Register at Artesia Park.
The youth baseball/softball league is a recreation league offered to children ages 3-14 years. The league offers youth the opportunity to develop their athletic skills, become part of a team, and learn good sportsmanship.
Interested in Managing or Coaching a team? Download the attached Volunteer form and call (562) 860-3361 for program details. All volunteers will complete livescan finger printing before being accepted into the program.
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Baseball Divisions and Fees
Co-Ed Pee Wee: Born 2005, 2004 & May-Dec 2003 Resident $50 Non-Resident $69
Minor: Born Jan-April 2003, 2002, & May-Dec 2001 Resident $59 Non-Resident $81
National: Born Jan-April 2001, 2000 & May-Dec 1999 Resident $59 Non-Resident $81
American: Born Jan-April 1999, 1998 & May-Dec 1997 Resident $59 Non-Resident $81
International: Born Jan-April 1997, 1996 and May-Dec 1995 Resident $59 Non-Resident $81
Softball Divisions and Fees
Co-Ed Pee Wee: Born 2005, 2004, 2003 & 2002 Resident $50 Non-Resident $69
10 & Under: Born 2001, 2000 & 1999 Resident $59 Non-Resident $81
12 & Under: Born 1998 & 1997 Resident $59 Non-Resident $81
14 & Under: Born 1996 & 1995 Resident $59 Non-Resident $81
League Fees include: Games, Fields, Umpires, Insurance and a Trophy for each Participant.
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Every two months the City of Artesia publishes a community newsletter called the Artesian. In each issue page 4 is reserved for information regarding the Parks and Recreation Department Activities. You can find a copy of the Artesian in your mailbox, at City Hall, Artesia Park or AJ Padelford Park.
The Parks and Recreation Department also produces a Quarterly brochure which includes all community events, recreation classes, and adult and youth sports activities happening during the quarter. You can pick up a copy of the brochure at either park, or you can download it here:
Winter 2010 Park Bench News
**Youth Classes**
Ballet & Tap
Thursdays
Ages 2-4 5:00-5:45pm
Ages 5-8 5:45-6:30pm
$35 Resident $45 Non-Resident
Ice Skating
Wednesdays
Ages 3-up 5:00-5:30
$57 Resident $80 Non-Resident
Ukulele
Thursdays
Ages 7-15
$60 Resident & Non Resident
Hip Hop
Thursdays
Ages 6-10 6:30-7:15pm
$35 Resident $45 Non-Resident
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Tae Kwon Do
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Monday/Wednesday
Ages 5-13 5:00-6:30pm
$40 Resident $45 Non-Resident
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Tennis
Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, Saturdays
Ages 6-up
$50 5 week session
**Adult Classes**
Line Dancing
Mondays
6:00-7:00pm
$3.00 per class
Tae Kwon Do
Monday/Wednesday
Ages 14 and over 6:30-8:00pm
$45 Resident $50 Non-Resident
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Zumba Fitness
Tuesday & Thursday
7:20-8:20pm
$48 Resident $58 Non-Resident
C.H.A.O.S Dog Training
Thursdays
6:30-7:30pm
$45 Resident & Non-Resident
Tennis
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Sundays 8:00-9:00am
$50 5 weeks
*Bead Dazzle Jewelry
Tuesdays
9:00-12:00pm
$25 Resident & Non-Resident
*Cake Decorating
Tuesdays
9:00-12:00pm
$25 Resident & Non-Resident
(AJ Padelford Park)
*Decorating Painting
Thursdays
8:30-10:30am
$25 Resident & Non-Resident
(AJ Padelford Park)
^High Beginning ESL
Mondays, Wednesdays
9:00-12:00pm
Free Resident & Non Resident
(AJ Padelford Park)
*Cardio Kickboxing
Tuesdays, Thursdays
7:00-8:30pm
$25 Resident & Non-Resident
*Chair Total Body Fitness
Tuesdays, Thursdays
10:15-11:45am
$25 Resident & Non-Resident
*Power Sculpt Aerobics
Tuesdays, Thursdays
5:30-7:00pm
$25 Resident & Non-Resident
*Senior Aerobics
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays
7:30-8:30am
$25 Resident & Non-Resident
*Classes are offered through ABC Adult School. Fees are subject to change. Call (562) 926-6734 or visit www.abcadultschool.com for details.
^ Classes are offered through Cerritos College. Fees are subject to change. For more information please call (562) 467-5098 or visit http://cms.cerritos.eduled.
Registration for all other classes is taken at the Artesia Park Office call (562) 860-3361 for details.
Men’s Fast-pitch Softball
Wednesdays
7:00-10:00pm
$280 per team + $60 forfeit fee
Co-Ed Slow-Pitch Softball
Fridays
7:00-10:00pm
$320 per team +$30 forfeit fee
Adult Softball Team Information Packet (coming soon)
The Artesia Senior Center is open Monday through Friday 7:30am-3:30pm at the Albert O Little Community Center located at Artesia Park.
Nutritional meals are provided by Oldtimers Foundation Monday-Friday at 11:30am to adults age 60 and over. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance. Reservations can be made by phone at (562) 924-6509.
Bingo Games are held Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 8:45-10:30am.
Free Line Dancing instruction held on Tuesdays 9:30-11:15am
Loom Knitting Workshop meets Wednesdays 10-11:15am. The knitting group has been making and donating handmade knit caps to American troops, premature babies and cancer patients through the Stitches of Love program since 2008. To get involved or make a contribution, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (562) 860-3361.
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18722 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
(562) 865-6614
www.colapublib.org/libs/artesia/
The Artesia Library is a County operated public library which is located on the Artesia Park grounds. The Library offers numerous activities throughout the week including homework help for elementary and middle school children. There are also arts and craft opportunities, story times and adult learning sessions. For a complete list of activities, please visit the library’s web page listed above.
Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12-8pm
Wednesday 12-6pm
Thursday 12-6pm
Friday 12-5pm
Saturday 12-5pm
Sunday Closed
Customer Satisfaction Questionnaire
Please click on the link below to download our questionnaire. Completed questionnaires can be turned in at City Hall, Artesia Park or AJ Padelford Park.
