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Recreation & Community Services Department

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Welcome to Newark's Place To Play!

The mission of the Recreation and Community Services Department is to enrich and strengthen the wellbeing of all community members through recreational programs, services, and facilities while promoting personal development, healthy lifestyles, community involvement, and inclusiveness. 

Department Leadership Staff:

  • Roya Gonzalez, Interim Recreation & Community Services Director
     
  • Cheryl Galvez, Recreation & Community Services Supervisor I
    • Clark W. Redeker Newark Senior Center
    • Newark Community Center & Child Care Center Annex
  • Kevin DeFranco, Recreation & Community Services Supervisor I
    • Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center 
  • Jessennia Taimani, Recreation & Community Services Supervisor I
    • Newark Resource Center - Coming Soon to Ash Street Park! 


Program Information:

View Activities & Register for Recreation Classes:  HERE

Recreation Activities Youth Scholarship: HERE

Human Services & Community Resources: HERE

Licensed Childcare Center: HERE

Facility Rentals: HERE

Aquatic Center Hours: HERE

Silliman Center Hours: HERE

Recreation & Community Services Employment: HERE


Contact us:

General Recreation Questions: Email  Phone: 510-578-4620

General Senior Center Questions: Email Phone: 510-578-4840

Facebook & Instagram @ Newarkrec 

Staff Directory 

Recreation & Community Services Department Facilities: 

Silliman Activity & Family Aquatic Center

Clark W. Redker Newark Senior Center

Newark Community Center Annex Licensed Childcare Center

Newark Community Center (Closed Building)