Friends and Families:

As we near two full months of the stay at home order, we wanted to reach out and see how everyone is doing.  Understandably, some of us may be pulling our hair out.  There are uncertainties surrounding education with no clear answers in sight; also with youth sports and parks shut down, when will our kids go back to being kids again?  We aren’t here to predict the answers, but we have always prided ourselves on providing opportunities to the Shafter community.  We are still planning for the very hour we can all get back together and seeking out other means that align with the boundaries currently in place.  However, we have teamed up with Bakersfield Baseball Academy to bring a baseball/softball camp right to your own backyard! The best part, you have the chance to enroll absolutely FREE.

Students grades K-5 are invited to enroll into the camp.  The camp involves an academic portion and enrichment (the baseball/softball camp) portion.  The Summer Academic & Enrichment Program we are offering is a great opportunity to catch-up and reinforce schooling that was missed this year through Elite Academic, a tuition-free public charter school.  Students will need to complete two short workbooks that provide a review of the grade completed during the 2019-2020 school year. Participation in the academic portion provides the opportunity for us to fund the equipment and coaching for the enrichment camp. For more information on the academic program check out this video: https://vimeo.com/398942269/ef9a69c4f5

Enrollment for the program ends on May 22^nd and spots in the baseball/softball camp are limited due to the need to purchase and provide equipment to each and every student athlete.  The summer session will begin on July 1^st and conclude August 8^th.  Each student will be assigned a credentialed teacher from Bakersfield or Shafter to provide tutoring and academic advising as they complete their workbooks.

If you have any questions, please let us know.  If you are ready to begin the enrollment process, please start by filling out this online interest form: https://forms.gle/tDLLW93a2uW77G4V7

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Click the link to be identified as a VIP in the development of the Shafter Community Park! Thank you for your consideration in providing this very valuable information and contributing towards the betterment of our community. Your responses form an essential part of the design and planning phase of this process – aiding in amenity selection and user preferences to be implemented in the park.

Please understand that a response to each question is not mandatory and that you may answer as many of as few as you are able. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

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In response to the current COVID-19 crisis and based on guidelines from governmental authorities and the recommendations of our Board Members, Shafter Recreation & Park District has decided to close our office to customers beginning Wednesday, March 18^th, 2020. The Walker Center has already been closed since March 16^th.  We currently plan to extend this until April 13^th, with the understanding that these dates may change depending on shifting conditions in our community and Kern county.  

The health and well-being of our staff members, our customers and our community is our highest priority.  As a result, we are encouraging all staff to self-isolate, working from home. 

Customers should know that we are still hoping to hold our full PONY Baseball/Softball season at a later date and we have extended on-line sign-ups for our 10U (9 and 10-year-olds) and 14U (11 through 14-year-olds) Softball and Baseball Programs through April 3^rd.

We will also be available to serve you by phone, though not in person.  Please feel free to call us at 661-746-3303, if you have questions or concerns.  We will be answering the phones during our regular working hours (9-5 on Monday-Thursday and 9-3 on Friday) as much as possible and checking messages at other times.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with these emergency measures.  Please keep yourselves safe and well!  We look forward to serving you and your families with our recreation and sports programs again very soon!

Por causa de la crisis actual de COVID-19 y basado en las recomendaciones de las autoridades gubernamentales y nuestra junta directiva, Shafter Recreation & Park District ha elegido cerrar nuestra oficina empezando el miércoles, 18 de marzo.  Nuestro Centro Walker para los de la tercera edad ya se cerró desde el lunes, 16 de marzo.  Es nuestro plan en este momento mantener estas facilidades cerradas hasta el 13 de abril, con el entendimiento que estas fechas pueden cambiar si las condiciones en nuestra comunidad y el condado de Kern cambian. 

La salud y bienestar de nuestro equipo, nuestros clientes y nuestra comunidad es nuestra más alta prioridad.  Por esta razón, estamos animando nuestros empleados que se aíslen y trabajen de sus casas. 

Queremos que nuestros clientes sepan que esperamos cumplir con nuestra plena temporada de Beisbol y Sóftbol PONY en los días adelantes.  Por eso, hemos extendido la inscripción de jóvenes para nuestros programas de Beisbol y Sóftbol 10U (edades 9 y 10) y 14U (edades 11 al 14) hasta el 3 de abril, 2020.

También, esforzaremos mantenernos disponibles para servirles por teléfono (aunque no cara a cara).  Nos pueden llamar a 661-746-3303 si tienen preguntas o preocupaciones.  Estaremos contestando los teléfonos durante nuestras horas regulares (9-5 los lunes a jueves y 9-3 los viernes) lo más posible y respondiendo a sus mensajes en otros tiempos.

Gracias por su comprensión y colaboración con estas medidas de emergencia. Por favor, que se cuiden y se mantengan saludables.  ¡Esperamos servirles a ustedes y sus familias con nuestros programas de recreación y deportes de nuevo muy pronto!

To Shafter area Senior Adults and their families:

We have just received notice that Kern County Aging and Adult Services has decided to temporarily close down their program at our Walker Senior Center, except for lunch pickup services, as a precautionary measure in response to concerns over COVID-19.   As of Monday, March 16^th, and until further notice, the Walker Senior Center will be open only from 11:20 to 11:45 am, to allow Seniors to pick up packed lunches to take home.

We will continue to communicate updates from Kern County as they are received.

If you have further questions, please give us a call. 

SRPD Management

Para las personas de la tercera edad en el área de Shafter y sus familias:

Acabamos de recibir las noticias que Kern County Aging and Adult Services han decidido cerrar temporalmente su programa en nuestro Centro de Seniors Walker, con la excepción de servicios de almuerzos para llevar, como una medida de precaución relacionada con las preocupaciones de COVID-19.  Desde lunes, el 16 de marzo, hasta que recibamos mas información, el Centro de Seniors Walker estará abierta solamente de 11:20 hasta 11:45 am de lunes a viernes, para permitir que personas participando en su programa de almuerzos puedan recoger comidas ya empacadas para llevar.

Seguiremos comunicando toda nueva información de Kern County, siempre y cuando lo recibamos.

Si tiene mas preguntas, por favor que nos llame.

La Gerencia de SRPD

To all of Shafter Recreation & Park District’s patrons in the Shafter community including the coaches, parents and athletes in our youth sports programs as well as participants in our Shafter Wellness & Athletic Training (SWAT) program.

We understand how seriously COVID-19 (also known as the Coronavirus) is affecting our society.  We are taking precautions and will be postponing all practices, evaluations and SWAT workouts currently scheduled for the rest of this week (March 12th to March 15th). We will continue to communicate weekly updates on decisions that Shafter Recreation & Park District’s management team makes. If you have further questions, please give us a call.

 SRPD Management

 Para todos los clientes del Shafter Recreation & Park District en la comunidad de Shafter incluyendo los entrenadores (coaches), padres y jóvenes en nuestros programas de deportes juveniles y los participantes en nuestro programa de entrenamiento SWAT. Estamos muy conscientes de como seriamente el COVID-19 (también conocido como el virus Corona) esta afectando nuestra sociedad.  Estamos tomando precauciones y pospondremos todas las prácticas,  evaluaciones y clases de SWAT planificadas por esta semana (el 12 hasta el 15 de marzo).  Seguiremos comunicando cada semana las decisiones actuales de la gerencia de Shafter Recreation & Park District.

Si tiene mas preguntas, por favor que nos llame.

La Gerencia de SRPD

PONY Coronavirus Resources

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“Brothers Three Karaoke” potluck 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at 5:00pm in the Walker center 505 Sunset Ave. Please be sure to bring a dish of food or drinks to share with everyone, remember this is a potluck. And of course bring your singing voice. Hope to see you there! 🎵 🎙 🎶 💃🏻 🕺🏻

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Click Link below Schedules and Standings

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Monday & Wednesday

Zumba Gold
W.C. Walker Center
505 Sunset Ave.
Monday & Wednesday at 9:30am

Zumba Gold° takes the popular Latin dance inspired workout of Zumba° and makes it accessible for EVERYONE. Zumba Gold° builds cardiovascular health by challenging the heart and working the
muscles of the hips, legs, and arms with dance moves.

First Class is Free! After that it is $3 per class

Adult Hip Hop starting October 8th at 7:00pm

Walker Center 505 Sunset Ave. Shafter, CA

Call the office for more information.

Office Hours: Mon-Thur 9:00am-5:00pm

Fri 9:00am-3:00pm

Get into the groove with Adult hip hop. This hip hop class helps you learn basic hip hop steps while doing a cardio workout. Try our hip-hop class out. You will love it. Our experience Dance Fitness teacher will break the steps down for you so you can Master them rapidly. All while engaging in a full-body workout.