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(This list does not include Recovery Action Program planning grants.)

Project Sponsor: Baldwin Park

Project Name: Sky's The Limit

Federal Share: $34,686

Fiscal Year: 1992

Description: An eight week program of self improvement and enhanced self esteem. Participants spend one week each in acuatics, computer lab, gym, games, arts and crafts, photography, wight training and outdoor activities. Program targets at-risk youth.

Project Sponsor: Bellflower

Project Name: Simms Park

Federal Share: $140,000

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Renovated gym and recreation room.

Project Sponsor: Bellflower

Project Name: T. Mayne Thompson Park

Federal Share: $54,600

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Renovated entire irrigation system.

Project Sponsor: Berkeley

Project Name: Grove Park

Federal Share: $193,245

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Renovated ball fields, play courts, lighting, fencing, benches, and landscaping.

Project Sponsor: Berkeley

Project Name: Mainstreaming

Federal Share: $43,650

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Program to mainstream disabled into recreation programs, train recreation personnel, and proceduce a training video.

Project Sponsor: Berkeley

Project Name: Disabled Swimming Program

Federal Share: $170,000

Fiscal Year: 1982

Description: Renovate indoor pool and provide adaptive swimming program for disabled persons.

Project Sponsor: Berkeley

Project Name: Four Recreation Sites

Federal Share: $42,683

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: San Pablo Park - renovated recreation center roof, light, and restrooms. James Kenney Park - lighting, ball courts, recreation center's restrooms and storage room. Grove Park Recreation Center - renovated plumbing and heating systems, and landscaping. Civic Center Park - renovated landscaping, and walkways, purchased new play equipment.

Project Sponsor: Berkeley

Project Name: Frances Albrier Community Center

Federal Share: $168,000

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Rehabilitate the Frances Albrier Community Center in San Pablo Park.

Project Sponsor: Berkeley

Project Name: Youth at Risk Program

Federal Share: $52,500

Fiscal Year: 1992

Description: Develop recreation programs for youth 12-14 age group. Develop a training program and train recreation staff on effective delivery of recreation programs.

Project Sponsor: Berkeley

Project Name: James Kenney Recreation Center

Federal Share: $70,000

Fiscal Year: 1994

Description: Completely renovate the interior of the recreation center, and improve accessibility to meet current ADA standards.

Project Sponsor: Berkeley

Project Name: James Kenney Recreation Center

Federal Share: $202,125

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Renovation of interior of recreation building.

Project Sponsor: Compton

Project Name: Wilson Park

Federal Share: $490,000

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Rehabilitated recreation building, demolished pool and bathhouse, constructed ballfields, parking, and restrooms.

Project Sponsor: Concord

Project Name: Cambridge Park

Federal Share: $156,634

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Construction of a restroom facility in the heavilitty used park.

Project Sponsor: Daly City

Project Name: Hillside Tot-lot/Amphitheater

Federal Share: $103,500

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Renovation of park includes installation of new playground equipment, landscaping, park furniture, and repaving.

Project Sponsor: East Palo Alto

Project Name: Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Federal Share: $300,000

Fiscal Year: FY 2002

Description: Renovate ballfield and convert it into a multi-purpose ballfield. Install lighting, and new pathways.

Project Sponsor: Fresno

Project Name: Ten Recreation Sites

Federal Share: $438,551

Fiscal Year: 1979

Description: Quigley, Homes, Einstien, Dickey, Romain and Ball - renovation of lighting and ball courts. Ivy Center, Nielson, and Fink-White - new lighting. Ball, Quigley, Einstien, Ivy, Fink-White, and Romain - renovated swimming pools. Ball - renovated gym.

Project Sponsor: Fresno

Project Name: Six Recreation Sites

Federal Share: $113,158

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Renovated restroom facilities at six recreation sites. These sites include Nielsen Playground, Fink-White, Dickey, Pinedale, Ivy, and Holmes.

Project Sponsor: Fresno

Project Name: Dickey Park

Federal Share: $199,750

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Renovated recreation building and replaced playground equipment. Installed concrete pad, tree wells, trees near backstop, barbeque, picnic tables and bleachers.

Project Sponsor: Fresno

Project Name: Summer Youth Diversion Program

Federal Share: $50,000

Fiscal Year: 1992

Description: City provided a structured recreation program for youths ages 13-18 at Romain and Brank B. Hall playgrounds. Grant funds were used to hire staff and neighborhood youth to organize sports leagues and supervised them with the help of police department volunteers.

Project Sponsor: Fresno

Project Name: Einstein Playground

Federal Share: $121,465

Fiscal Year: 1994

Description: Renovation of facility included landscaping, picnic tables and benches, grills, refinish and painted wood bleachers, basketball backboard, softball infield, and playcourts, and replaced wainscoting on building exterior. Indoor work included renovation of kitchen, arts and crafts area, and restrooms.

Project Sponsor: Fresno

Project Name: Frank H. Ball Playground

Federal Share: $381,150

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Install new playground equipment, picnic facilities, lighting, recreation building improvements, and landscaping.

Project Sponsor: Fresno

Project Name: Fink-White Playground

Federal Share: $285,073

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Install lighting for the basketball courts, convert two tennis courts into multi-purpose courts, install a new children's water feature, new walkways, and repair kitchen inside the recreation center.

Project Sponsor: Indio

Project Name: Miles Park

Federal Share: $42,500

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Renovation of playground includes new playground equipment, safety surface, fencing and landscaping.

Project Sponsor: Inglewood

Project Name: North Park, Queen Park, Lockhaven Community Center

Federal Share: $89,250

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Install playground equipment at all three sites.

Project Sponsor: Kern County

Project Name: Tot-lot Renovations

Federal Share: $480,165

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Install new playground equipment in four tot-lots through the county. Rexland Acres, Lasa Loma, Heritage and Pioneer parks.

Project Sponsor: Lompoc

Project Name: Recreation Center Modification

Federal Share: $115,500

Fiscal Year: 1979

Description: Converted an old city hall building into a recreation center.

Project Sponsor: Lompoc

Project Name: Teen Theatrical and Video Program

Federal Share: $53,886

Fiscal Year: 1982

Description: Expanded recreation program for teens.

Project Sponsor: Long Beach

Project Name: Five-year Recovery Action Plan

Federal Share: $37,125

Fiscal Year: 1979

Description: Develop a five-year recovery action plan.

Project Sponsor: Long Beach

Project Name: Silverado Park Clubhouse

Federal Share: $680,000

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Renovated community center.

Project Sponsor: Long Beach

Project Name: California Community Center

Federal Share: $248,000

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Renovated the California Community Center.

Project Sponsor: Long Beach

Project Name: Martin Luther King Park Pool

Federal Share: $500,000

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Renovation of swimming pool, bathhouse, office, entrance, life guard and first aid stations, and classroom.

Project Sponsor: Long Beach

Project Name: Silverado Park Pool

Federal Share: $907,675

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Replace roof, renovate swimming pool, deck, and locker room facility.

Project Sponsor: Los Angeles

Project Name: Lincoln Park, Normandie and Central Recreation Centers

Federal Share: $2,750,000

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Lincoln Park renovations included gym, pool, bathhouse, and picnic shelter. Normandie Recreation Center renovations included community building, game courts, ballfields, and lighting. Central Recreation Center renovations included gym, ball courts, pool, and bathhouse.

Project Sponsor: Los Angeles

Project Name: Pacoima, Watts Senior Center, and Fresno Recreation Center

Federal Share: $613,667

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Renovation of Pacoima Recreation Center included center building, gym, roof, interior and exterior lighting system. Watts Senior Citizens center renovations included heating and airconditions system, ball courts, and improved access to the site. Fresno Recreation Center roof, heating and airconditioning system, plumbing, lighting systems were upgraded, and access in and around recreation sites.

Project Sponsor: Los Angeles

Project Name: Harvard and Wilmington Recreation Centers

Federal Share: $838,950

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Havard Recreation Center - renovated pool and bathhouse. Wilmington Recreation Center - renovated recreation center building.

Project Sponsor: Los Angeles

Project Name: Downey Community Building

Federal Share: $245,000

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Renovated community center building.

Project Sponsor: Los Angeles

Project Name: Co-ed Teen Sports League

Federal Share: $40,800

Fiscal Year: 1992

Description: Recreation programs targeting at-risk youth at Reseda and Lanark Parks. Recreation programs include volleyball, basketball, and softball. Games are played between 7-10pm with social activities after games. Games are video taped for viewing during social activities. Partnership support with community businesses and parental involvement strongly encouraged.

Project Sponsor: Los Angeles Co.

Project Name: San Dimas, Atlantic Avenue, Bethune County, Farnsworth County Parks

Federal Share: $654,262

Fiscal Year: 1979

Description: Irrigation system was replaced in four parks.

Project Sponsor: Los Angeles Co.

Project Name: Community Self Help

Federal Share: $138,404

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Developed a community-wide self-help park improvement program. Established a tool library.

Project Sponsor: Los Angeles Co.

Project Name: Volunteer Park Construction Program

Federal Share: $220,500

Fiscal Year: 1982

Description: Expansion of Volunteer Park construction program that included senior/retired craftsmen, college interns, park construction coordinator, and tree projects.

Project Sponsor: Lynwood

Project Name: Lynwood City Park

Federal Share: $172,611

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Renovated nine picnic shelters and two restrooms, and new lighting was installed for six tennis courts.

Project Sponsor: Lynwood

Project Name: Lynwood City Park

Federal Share: $133,000

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Renovated swimming pool, bathhouse, gym, and improved access to meet current ADA requirements.

Project Sponsor: Norwalk

Project Name: Norwalk Aquatic Pavilion

Federal Share: $143,433

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Renovation of swimming pool and bathhouse.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Project Name: Raimondi Park

Federal Share: $323,000

Fiscal Year: 1979

Description: Renovated park's fieldhouse, tot lot, installed new drinking fountains, and landscaping.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Project Name: Water Safety/Boating for Disabled

Federal Share: $346,288

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: A water safety and boating program was developed and implemented for disabled persons at Lake Merritt.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Project Name: DeFremery Park

Federal Share: $688,500

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description:Renovated recreation building, ballfield, swimming pool, and landscaping.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Project Name: Programs for Special Populations

Federal Share: $220,510

Fiscal Year: 1982

Description: Developed a fishing facility, exercise course, and gardening programs for special populations.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Project Name: Allendale Recreation Center

Federal Share: $210,000

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description:Renovated recreation center building and playground, playfields, picnic areas, and ball courts. Replaced fencing and landscaping.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Project Name: San Antonio Park

Federal Share: $250,000

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Renovated recreation building and playfield.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Project Name: Splash Oakland

Federal Share: $50,000

Fiscal Year: 1992

Description: Developed and implemented a swimming, boating and water safety program for fourth graders at seven public schools and one private school. Children were taken to local public pools and taught how to swim and water safety tand life saving techniques. Children were also taught boating safety.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Lafayette Park in Oakland, California

Project Name: Lafayette Square Park

Federal Share: $198,599

Fiscal Year: 1994

Lafayette Park

 Description: Renovation included demolition and removal of existing restroom construction of a recreation building, lighting, and new landscaping.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Project Name: Bella Vista Park

Federal Share: $500,000

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Install new playground equipment, park furniture, irrigation system, and, restroom facility improvements.

Project Sponsor: Oakland

Project Name: Willow Park

Federal Share: $482,800

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Repave basketball court, new playground equipment, benches, picnic area, security lighting, pathways, and performance area.

Project Sponsor: Oceanside

Street Hockey in Oceanside, California

Project Name: Youth Street Hockey League

Federal Share: $35,000

Fiscal Year: 1992

Description: This program targeted at-risk youth in Oceanside and dependent children of Camp Pendelton. An organized street hockey league program was offered at three locations. The hockey program provided job training for junior recreation leaders who assisted in organizing and supervising younger children.

Project Sponsor: Oxnard

Project Name: Durley Park

Federal Share: $140,000

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Renovated park buildings, tot lot, installed new playground equipment, lighting, basketball cour, and added additional parking spaces.

Project Sponsor: Oxnard

Project Name: Del Sol Park

Federal Share: $96,049

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Renovated restroom facility, and ball field. Installed new lighting, play equipment, fencing, picnic area, and drainage system.

Project Sponsor: Oxnard

Project Name: Del Sol Park

Federal Share: $30,309

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Established a youth advisory board to assist in developing and implementing recreation services for residents of a low-income housing complex near Del Sol Park.

Project Sponsor: Oxnard

Project Name: Recreation Services Outreach Program

Federal Share: $158,517

Fiscal Year: 1982

Description: Expanded the Youth Advisory Board to seven additional sites. In addition, a mobile recreation trailer traveled between sites which provided play equipment and a small stage for local drama productions, and various recreation activities. The seven recreation sites were Colonia Village, Pleasant Valley Village, Fashion Park, Aleric Street, Hill Street, Althea Court, Fremont Way, Concord Drive recreation areas.

Project Sponsor: Oxnard

Project Name: Colonia Park

Federal Share: $197,750

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Renovated the recreation building, play court, bathhouse, installed new play equipment, pool equipment, and lighting.

Project Sponsor: Oxnard

Project Name: Colonia Boxing Center

Federal Share: $182,000

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Renovated the Colonia Boxing Center facility.

Project Sponsor: Pasadena

Project Name: Washington Park

Federal Share: $394,000

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Renovated ball courts and play fields, parking lot, and picnic areas. Constructed a new picnic shelter, irrigation system, restrooms and observation deck.

Project Sponsor: Pasadena

Project Name: Villa Parke and Robinson Park

Federal Share: $130,357

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Install new playground equipment at both sites.

Project Sponsor: Pico Rivera

Project Name: Rivera Park

Federal Share: $163,000

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Renovation of park includes new walkways, upgraded electrical systems, and lighting.

Project Sponsor: Richmond

Project Name: Martin Luther King and Parchester Centers and Nicholl and Eastshore Parks

Federal Share: $191,160

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Renovated the roof and repaired water damage at ML King and Parchester recreation centers; renovated walking/jogging paths at Nicholl and Eastshore parks.

Project Sponsor: Richmond

Project Name: Nevin Recreation Center and Park

Federal Share: $245,000

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description:Renovated the recreation center's adult activities area, and the outside children's play area.

Project Sponsor: Richmond

Project Name: One Stop Teen Center

Federal Share: $50,000

Fiscal Year: 1992

Description: Developed a one stop teen center at Martin Luther King, Jr. community center for recreation activities and social services. programs included a teen hot line, job search assistance, and tutoring. The Zellerback Foundation assisted the city of Richmond by providing funds for the city's share of matching costs.

Project Sponsor: Richmond

Project Name: Building Bridges/Breaking Barriers

Federal Share: $48,500

Fiscal Year: 1994

Description: Innovative program designed to serve three generations - youth - teens and seniors. The teen groups serve as a bridge between the youth and seniors. Senior citizens mentor teens and youth, and in turn teens serve as near pears to youth. Seniors provide education, training and counseling, and participate in group trips and recreation activities. Teens assist youth with organized games, peer counseling and homework assistance. Teens and youth partipate in home fix-up projects for the senior citizens.

Project Sponsor: Richmond

Project Name: Southside Community Park

Federal Share: $175,858

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Removal of old playground equipment and park furniture. Install new play equipment and park furniture, and landscaping.

Project Sponsor: Riverside

Project Name: Bobby Bonds Park

Federal Share: $375,000

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Recreation building renovations included gym, bathhouse, locker room, heating system, and exterior of building was painted.

Project Sponsor: Riverside County

Project Name: West Riverside Memorial Pool and Villegas Park

Federal Share: $403,340

Fiscal Year: 1979

Description: West Riverside Memorial Pool - renovated pool, deck, filtration system, and fence. Villegas Community Park - renovated pool, ballfield, playground and tot lot, track, irrigation system, parking lot, and landscaping.

Project Sponsor: Riverside County

Project Name: Wardman Park, South Jackson Park and Avalon Park

Federal Share: $470,190

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Renovated playfields, ballfields, recreation buildings and swimming pools at all three parks.

Project Sponsor: San Francisco

Project Name: Mission Playground

Federal Share: $663,000

Fiscal Year: 1979

Description: Demolition of old and construction of ne4w fieldhouse. Renovate playcourts, pool, fencing, and playground. Install new playground equipment.

Project Sponsor: San Francisco

Project Name: Outreach Program for the Tenderlion

Federal Share: $68,464

Fiscal Year: 1979

Description: Develop an Outreach program for the Tenderlion district. Purchase 2 passenger vans, office and recreation equipment, salary for recreation director and two staff persons.

Project Sponsor: San Francisco

Project Name: Golden Gate Park

Federal Share: $1,391,560

Fiscal Year: 1981

Description: Renovate lake, arts and crafts center, landscaping, new trees and shrubs.

Project Sponsor: San Francisco

Project Name: Mission Recreation Center

Federal Share: $1,100,000

Fiscal Year: 1980

Description: Convert a vacant warehouse into a recreation center.

Project Sponsor: San Francisco

Project Name: Outreach Program Tenderlion and South Market

Federal Share: $201,567

Fiscal Year: 1982

Description: Expand Tenderlion District outreach program which was developed in UPARR project 06CTY32907902.

Project Sponsor: San Francisco

Project Name: Potrero Hills Recreation Center

Federal Share: $249,900

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Renovation of recreation center.

Project Sponsor: San Francisco

Project Name: Joseph Lee Recreation Center

Federal Share: $500,000

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Install new playground equipment, safety surfacing, repair walkways, lighting, plumbing, restrooms, gym roof, basement flooring, and access improvements.

Project Sponsor: San Francisco

Project Name: Holly Park

Federal Share: $773,150

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Install new playground equipment, safety surfacing, resurface basketball and tennis courts, and access improvements.

Project Sponsor: San Joaquin County

Project Name: Boggs Tract, Eastside, Garden Acres, and Raymus Village Park

Federal Share: $196,000

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Renovate four basketball facilities located at four sites: Boggs Tract, Eastside Park, Garden Acres Park, and Raymus Village Park.

Project Sponsor: San Joaquin County

Project Name: Boggs Tract/Raymus Village Ballfields

Federal Share: $160,790

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Renovate ballfields and spectator facility.

Project Sponsor: San Jose

Project Name: Roosevelt Park

Federal Share: $189,000

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Renovated ball courts, lighting, parking area, pathways, landscaping, irrigation system, fencing, and playground.

Project Sponsor: San Jose

Project Name: Roosevelt Community Center

Federal Share: $249,900

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Renovated recreation center building.

Project Sponsor: Santa Ana

Project Name: Friendship Park Playground

Federal Share: $87,550

Fiscal Year: 2000

Description: Rehabilitation of .11-acre park that is 32 years old. Renovation includes new play structure, park benches, resurface play area, landscaping, and painting.

Project Sponsor: Santa Ana

Project Name: Santa Ana Parks

Federal Share: $314,500

Fiscal Year: 1979

Description: Renovated restroom facilities in the following ten parks: Heritage, Rosita, Jerome, Windsor, El Salvador, Memorial, Adams, Logan, Prentice, and Madison.

Project Sponsor: Santa Ana

Project Name: Madison Park

Federal Share: $199,990

Fiscal Year: 1991

Description: Renovated ballfields, ball courts, parking area, tot lot, and walkways.

Project Sponsor: Santa Ana

Project Name: PRIDE

Federal Share: $50,000

Fiscal Year: 1992

Description: PRIDE is an after school program targeting youth at risk. Participants are trained to perform magic acts at elementary schools to convey anti-gang/drug prevention messages. Participants in PRIDE learn how to produce a newsletter, which teaches skills in editor, reporter, photographer, and graphic artists.

Project Sponsor: Santa Ana

Project Name:Cesar Chavez Campesino Playground

Federal Share: $72,000

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Install new playground equipment.

Project Sponsor: Seaside

Project Name: Patullo Swim Center

Federal Share: $228,350

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Renovation of indoor swimming pool facility.

Project Sponsor: Stockton

Project Name: Edna Gleason Park

Federal Share: $1,000,000

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Renovation of 3.04 acre park includes playground equipment, picnic tables and benches, park furniture, restroom/storage building, lighting, landscaping, paving of walkways, and renovate ball court.

Project Sponsor: Turlock

Broadway Park Playground in Turlock, California

Project Name: Broadway Park

Federal Share: $148,390

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Renovation includes new playground equipment, sidewalk, arbor, picnic tables and benches, drinking fountains, park furniture.

Project Sponsor: Turlock

Project Name: Broadway Park

Federal Share: $119,068

Fiscal Year: 2002

Description: Demolish wading pool and install a automated spray water feature.

Project Sponsor: Vallejo

Project Name: Children's Wonderland Park

Federal Share: $291,500

Fiscal Year: 2001

Description: Renovation of the several sites within park, Nursery Rhyme Circle, Looking Glass Circle, and Peter Pan Circle. New playground equipment, landscaping, and new drainage system.

Project Sponsor: Vista

Project Name: Community Center Park

Federal Share: $122,708

Fiscal Year: 1983

Description: Renovated community center building. Improvements included stabilization of adobe walls and foundation, restrooms, plumbing and electrical systems, and a new roof.


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