Frequently Asked Questions
· Aquatics Program
· Children’s Services Programs
· Teen Programs
· Senior Programs
· Facilities Services
· Major Special Events
· SLO Triathlon
·
Online Registration
·
Boomer Program
Aquatics Program
Q: How
do I get to the pool from a) South County b) North County c) Los Osos/Baywood Park?
A: a) From South
County: 101 north, exit LOVR (Los Osos Valley Rd), turn R., S. Higuera, turn L, Tank Farm
Rd., turn R, Broad St./227, turn L, Orcutt, turn R, Laurel Lane, turn L, Southwood Dr.,
turn L, continue to large parking lot, pool complex on R.
b) From North County : 101 south, exit Grand, turn L, Monterey, turn
R., Johnson, turn L, Laurel Lane, turn R., Southwood Dr., turn R, continue to large
parking lot, pool complex on R.
c) From Los Osos/Baywood Park: LOVR toward SLO, S. Higuera, turn L, Tank Farm
Rd., turn R., Broad St./227, turn L, Orcutt, turn R, Laurel Lane, turn L, Southwood Dr.,
turn L, continue to large parking lot, pool complex on R.
Q: Do
I have to wear a bathing cap?
A: No.
Q:
Is it okay to wear
shorts and a tee shirt or are swim suits required?
A: It is acceptable to wear shorts and a tee
shirt rather than a bathing suit if necessary.
Q:
What is the pool’s temperature?
A: 80 degrees F
Q: How
many laps in a: a) 1/2 mile b) mile?
A: Short course: 1/2
mile = 18 laps (over and back (50 yards) equals 1 lap, 1 mile = 36 laps; Long course: 1/2
mile = 9 laps (down and back (100 meters) equals 1 lap, 1 mile = 18 laps.
Q: How
long is the pool?
A: 50 meters
Q:
What is the pool’s width?
A: 25 yards
Q: Is
the pool outdoors?
A: Yes.
Q: Is
the pool open year-round?
A: Yes.
Q: Are
there locker rooms?
A: There are indoor
shower and changing area but no lockers. An attendant is on duty to receive personal
clothes and belongings for safe keeping.
Children’s Services Programs
Sun ‘ N Fun Program
Q:
Where are the five Sun ‘N Fun programs located and what are their hours of service?
A: Bishop Peak Elementary School (78 3-7779)
License #401710474
451 Jaycee Drive, Room 20
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
(accommodating all kindergarten release times)
Pacheco Elementary School
(783-7247)
License #406203832
375 Ferrini Street, Room 1
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
(accommodating all kindergarten release times)
C.L. Smith Elementary School (781-7249)
License #401710471
1375 Balboa Street, Childcare
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. & 11:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hawthorne Elementary
School (781-7443)
License #401710581
2125 Story Street, Day Care Room
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
(accommodating all kindergarten release times)
Sinsheimer
Elementary School (781-7224)
License #401712125
2755 Augusta Street, Day Care Room
Monday-Friday: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
(accommodating all kindergarten release times)
Q: How do I
enroll my child in the program?
A: To enroll in Sun ‘N Fun, families submit a completed registration
packet, pay the non-refundable annual registration fee and purchase
program hours. Registration packets are available at the Parks and Recreation Department, 1341 Nipomo
Street.
Q: How
much does the Sun ‘N Fun program cost?
A: The annual
registration fee is $53.00/child and the cost of child care is
$3.00/hour. (subject to change)
Q: Are scholarships available to assist with
child care costs?
A:
Scholarship support is available for families who qualify for
assistance. For more information regarding the scholarship program call
781-7300.
Q: Do
I have to send my child everyday?
A: Children may use the Sun ‘ N Fun program as needed. STATE LICENSING LAWS
REQUIRE PARENTS TO SIGN THEIR CHILD IN AND OUT OF THE PROGRAM EACH DAY. Children will not
be released from the program to anyone without written permission and appropriate
identification.
Q: Is the program open during school holidays?
A: The Sun ‘ N Fun program is closed during all legal and school holidays.
Special day programs and a spring break camp are offered to provide care
when school is not in session. Sun ‘N Fun will be open to
accommodate parent/teacher conference days with separate registration
required.
S.T.A.R.
Program (Students Taking Active
Responsibility)
Q:
Where are the four
S.T.A.R. programs located and what are their hours of service?
A: C.L. Smith Elementary School (781-7000)
1375 Balboa Street-Room 23
Monday- Friday: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sinsheimer Elementary School (781-7 185)
2755 Augusta Street - Multi-Purpose Room
Monday-Friday: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Hawthorne Elementary
School (783-7725)
2120 Story Street - Art/Science Room
Monday-Friday: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Pacheco Elementary School (783-7247)
375 Ferrini Street - Room 1
Monday-Friday: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Bishop Peak
Elementary School (783-7779)
451 Jaycee Drive - Room 21
Monday-Friday: 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Q: How do I enroll my child in the program?
A: To enroll in
S.T.A.R., families submit a completed registration packet ,
pay the non-refundable annual
registration fee and purchase program hours.
Registration packets are available at the
Parks and Recreation Department, 1341 Nipomo Street.
Q: How
much does the S.T.A.R. program cost?
A: The annual registration fee is $5 3.00/child and the cost of the program is $3.00/hour. All services
are pre-paid using our convenient punch card system. (subject to
change)
Q: Are scholarships available to assist with the
cost of S.T.A.R.?
A:
Scholarship support is available for families who qualify for
assistance. For more information regarding the scholarship program call
781-7300.
Q: Do
I have to send my child everyday?
A: Children may use
the S.T.A.R. program as needed.
Q: Is
the program open during school holidays?
A: The S.T.A.R. program is closed during all legal
and school holidays. S.T.A.R. will be open to accommodate
parent/teacher conference days with separate registration required. S.T.A.R. participants are welcome to attend
any of the Sun ‘ N Fun sites
during Teacher Work Days, special day programs and spring break camp.
Adventure Day Camp
Q:
Where are the Adventure Day Camp sites and what are the hours of operation?
A: The sites for
Adventure Day Camp vary from year to year with site determination occurring in the early
spring of each year. ADC is open from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
This program is designed for children who are need full time care. Each
week includes a field
trip, art and creative expression projects, indoor
and outdoor games and sports, a swimming trip, a on-site special event
and a variety of other events.
Q: How
do I enroll my child in Adventure Day Camp?
A: To enroll in
Adventure Day Camp, parents submit a completed registration packet, pay the non-refundable
registration fee and
pay for the week.
Applications are available at the Parks and Recreation Department, 1341 Nipomo Street.
Q: How
much does Adventure Day Camp cost?
A: The annual registration fee is $ 35.00/child and the cost is
$150.00 per week. All tuition is pre-paid. (subject to change)
Q: Are scholarships available to assist with the
cost of Adventure Day Camp?
A:
Scholarship support is available for families who qualify for
assistance. For more information regarding the scholarship program call
781-7297.
Q: Do
I have to send my child every day?
A: No. The weekly cost of $150.00 is for a
child to attend the entire week and will not be prorated; however, you
child is not required to attend each day.
Summer Fun Program
Q:
Where is Summer Fun located and what are the hours of service?
A: The Summer Fun site
changes from year-to-year and is located where summer school is held. Hours of
operation are Monday through
Thursday. 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. This program is
designed for children attending summer school as well as children who
are in need of a flexible schedule. Summer Fun Day Camp is not
appropriate for children in need of full time care (over 35 hours per
week).
Q: How
do I enroll my child in the program?
A: To enroll in Summer
Fun, parents submit a completed registration packet , pay the non-refundable
registration fee and purchase program hours. Applications are available at the Parks and Recreation Department, 1341
Nipomo Street.
Q: How
much does the Summer Fun program cost?
A: There is a one time registration fee
of $ 35.00/child plus the cost of the program
which is
based on the time of the day the child attends. Required program
hour deposits are: Morning Care
(7:00am-8:30am) $31.00, Extended Care (8:30am-12:30pm) is $31.00,
and Half Day (12:30pm-6:00pm) is $31.00. Additional hours are
purchased in increments based on an hourly rate of $3.10.
Q: Are scholarships available to assist with
child care costs?
A:
Scholarship support is available for families who qualify for
assistance. For more information regarding the scholarship program call
781-7297.
Teen
Programs
Q.
What non-sports activities for teenagers do you offer?
A. Programs for all ages Tuesday
- Sunday, closed Mondays. All participants must have a waiver filled
out by Parent/Guardian, helmet, $2, and knee pads if under 12 years of
age. Helmets may be borrowed
at no cost.
Programs for 7th and 8th
graders One
Friday a
month 7th and 8th graders can dance, play pool, basketball, and other games, while
enjoying friends, food, and a fabulous time. All participants must have a waiver filled
out by Parent/Guardian, $2 and school Id card.
Program X: This after school drop-in
program in room G-5
on Laguna Middle School campus is open the entire school year. All
7th and 8th graders can participate in sports activities, craft projects, indoor games,
food, and much more. There is no cost for this program, all students need is a waiver form
filled out by a parent/guardian.
Programs for High School
Students
-
City Corps: High School students ages
14-18 may sign up for this program that gives teens hands on job experience at the Parks
and Recreation Department. This program involves job training, volunteer hours, evaluation
and mock interview. Call
(805) 781-7282 for the next training dates.
Q.
What sports activities for teenagers do you offer?
A.
Fall Sports: Girls Volleyball and Teen Cross Country
Winter Sports: Boys Intramural Basketball, Girls Intramural Basketball ,
Boys and Girls Recreational Basketball, High School Recreational
Basketball
Spring Sports: Boys Volleyball, Teen Track and Field, and Teen Golf
Summer Sports: Jr. Giants Baseball Program, Basketball Camp
Q.
Where are the sports programs offered?
A. All
sports are offered at Laguna Middle School to 7th and 8th graders only
with the exception of Junior Giants, which is held at Santa Rosa Park.
Q. Can
only Laguna Middle School Students participate in Parks and Recreation teen programs?
A.
Most sports are for Laguna students; however, recreational basketball,
basketball camp and Junior Giants are open to everyone. Teen
hangouts are open to all 7th and 8th graders.
Q. Do
you offer any High School Sports programs?
A. Yes,
Recreational Basketball league from January through March
Q.
Where can I find out more information about teen programs?
A. Call
Sheridan Bohlken
at (805) 781-7282 or
Joey Chavez at (805) 781-7441. The Department fax number is
(805) 781-7292.
Senior Programs
Q.
What Senior Programs do you offer?
A. The Parks and
Recreation Department offers a wide variety of Senior programs and services at the Senior
Citizen Center. A detailed list of these programs can be found in our
Class Brochure.
Q.
Where is the Senior Center located?
A. 1445 Santa Rosa
Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.
Q.
What are the Senior Center hours of operation?
A. The Senior Center
is open Monday through Friday, 9:30-4:00 p.m.
Q. How
does one become a member of the Senior Center?
A. Membership is open
to anyone 55 years and older for only $ 5
a year.
Q.
Where can I get more information about Parks and Recreation Senior programs?
A. Phone (805)
781-7306 or (805) 781-7282.
Facilities Services
Q. What indoor facilities does the City rent?
A. City/County Library
Community and Conference room, Meadow Park building, Senior Center and the
Ludwick Community
Center.
Q.
What days and times are the indoor facilities available for rental?
A.
All indoor facilities depending upon availability can be rented 7 days a
week 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Q. How
do I make a reservation?
A.
All reservation requests can be made online at
www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation/facilities, by calling the
facility reservations desk at 781-7222, or by completing a facility request form and either faxing it to the Parks & Recreation Department at
(805)781-7292 or dropping it by our office. If the facility is available, a permit will be
issued. The signed permit and fees are due at least ten days prior to the scheduled event.
Q. What equipment is available for use in the
Library meeting rooms?
A. The conference
room: large white erase boards (no pens or erasers), tables and chairs for 40 people. The
community room: large drop screen, full kitchen ( no supplies), tables and chairs for 120,
stage, podium and 2 microphones.
Q.
What are the rates for using the Library meeting rooms?
A. Conference room: $22.25/3 hours non profit,
$35.00/3 hours
commercial. Community room: $55.00/3 hours non profit; $136.00/3 hours commercial; $150
deposit required for food/drink. No
alcohol allowed.
Q. What are the rates of the other city indoor
facilities?
A. Please call the facility reservation desk at 781-7222 .
City Park s
Q. Is it necessary to make a reservation for an
event at a city park?
A. It is necessary for
groups wishing to use the group BBQ pits to make a reservation at least ten days in
advance. Small groups such as 10 and under may use the hibachi’s available at a first
come first serve basis. Large groups and events with 150+ people may be subject to filling
out a special event application.
Q. How
do I reserve a BBQ?
A.
All reservation requests can be made online at
www.slocity.org/parksandrecreation/facilities, by calling the
facility reservations desk at 781-7222,
or by completing a
facility
request form and either faxing it to the Parks & Recreation
Department at (805)781-7292 or dropping it by our office. If the
requested facility is available, a permit will be issued. The signed
permit must be returned 5 working days prior to the event and fees must
also be paid at this time. If a key is needed for the BBQ, the key can
be picked up at the Parks and Recreation office the Wednesday, Thursday
or Friday before the scheduled BBQ date.
Q. What are the fees for using a city park BBQ?
A. There is a $55.00 day use fee for the following parks: Santa
Rosa, Mitchell, Sinsheimer, Johnson, Laguna Lake (BBQ area or pavillion) Meadow , and French Park.
In addition, a $21 refundable key deposit is required for all parks except Meadow.
Q. Is it required to have a permit to bring a
portable BBQ to a city park?
A. Yes. Portable
barbecues are not allowed in parks unless prior approval is granted. A permit and a $26.50
fee is required to bring a portable barbecue into any city park.
Q.
What are the city park hours?
A. Park hours are 8:00
a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Q. How
many people do the BBQ facilities accommodate?
| Santa Rosa BBQ#1 |
50-75 people |
| Santa Rosa BBQ#2 |
75-150 people |
| Sinsheimer |
50 people |
| French |
150 people |
| Johnson |
150 people |
| Laguna Lake |
120 people |
| Laguna Lake
Pavilion |
70 people |
| Meadow |
40 people
(Hibachi only) |
| Mitchell |
30
people
|
Q.
Where are bounce houses permitted?
A. Bounce houses are
permitted at Santa Rosa, Sinsheimer, Meadow and Johnson Park. A bounce house permit fee is $26.50 and
must be paid along with any other park fees.
Q. Is
alcohol allowed at city parks?
A. Alcohol use
is not allowed at any City facility unless written permission is granted by the Parks
& Recreation Director or his designee. Usage of alcohol is only permitted within the
areas designated on the permit. All alcohol uses will be required to have proof of
insurance with
liquor liability coverage.
Q. What are the conditions for reserving a
Softball Field?
A. Softball/Youth
baseball fields are reserved for league games, tournaments, and with any special group.
Fields are not reserved for individual team practices, they are available only on a first
come first serve basis. Groups reserving softball/youth baseball fields are required to
carry liability insurance coverage. Parks and Recreation league games have first priority
on week day nights.
Q.
How does a group reserve the Santa Rosa Multi-Use Court?
A. Multi-use court reservations are limited to organized league
games and related practices. All other uses are first come, first served. All groups must
carry the proper insurance coverage.
Jack House
Q.
During what months can the Jack House Gardens be scheduled?
A. May through
October.
Q. How
much does it cost to reserve the Jack House Gardens?
A. Wedding (No Reception) : $529.50
Wedding &
Reception:
$665.00
Table and Chair Rental: $159.00
A $310.00 deposit and insurance is also required.
Q. Is the Jack House included in the rental?
A. No. However groups
can schedule a group tour during their event for a fee.
Q.
What hours can a group reserve the Jack House Gardens?
A. Only one
reservation is made per day. The hours the groups can use the gardens are from 8:00 a.m.-10:00
p.m.
Q. Are
portable dance floors and bands allowed at the Jack House?
A. Portable dance
floors are not permitted. Bands and DJ’s are allowed but are subject to the city
noise ordinance.
Q. Is
alcohol permitted at the Jack House?
A. Alcohol is
allowed at the Jack House Gardens with proper approval from Parks & Recreation. A
deposit and insurance with liquor
liability coverage are also required.
Q. When are Jack House tours given?
A.
April through December every Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. The cost
is $2.00 per person, children are free.
Special Events
Q. How can I reserve a park or Mission Plaza for
a special event?
A. Call the facility reservation desk and check on availability of the
date. If the date is available, the paperwork, permit and application will be mailed.
Please contact Christine
Wallace for more information.
Q.
What are the fees for the Mission Plaza Amphitheater and for full park uses?
A. Full park use is
$394.00
for the day; Mission Plaza
Amphitheater is $127.00 for the day.
Q.
How early should the Recreation Department be contacted in order to process a special event?
A. 60 days is required, however the earlier the better.
SLO
Triathlon
Q.
How do I find out my race number and start time if I
mailed my registration form in or registered online? A.
Race number and start time will be assigned as you register. The
earlier you register, the earlier your start time will be. Mail-in
and online registrants will have their information mailed to them within
7 business days. Race number and start time will be located in a
box at the top of your stapled race packet. Q.
Is there a waiting list for earlier start times? A.
Yes, you need to contact the Head of Registration, Amy Cockerham at
(805)781-7067 or by email at acockerh@slocity.org.
She will need your name, phone number and assigned race number. You must
already be registered to request an early start time. Q.
Do I need a lap counter A.
YES! A lap counter is a human being, not a mechanical device. Q.
How many laps will I be swimming? A.
In the SLO Triathlon, you will be swimming widths instead of laps so that more
participants will fit in the pool at one time. Each swimmer will swim 18
laps, a total of 36 widths.
Q.
Do I have to wear a bathing cap?
A. No.
Q.
What is the temperature in the pool?
A. 80
degrees. Q.
Is the bike course hilly? A.
The bike course is full of rolling hills. Not completely flat, but not
straight up and down hills. Q.
Is it ok to train on the bike course? A.
NO. The City of San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department requests
that participants DO NOT TRAIN on Orcutt Road from Johnson Avenue to Tiffany
Ranch Road. Q.
What is the weather usually like? A.
San Luis Obispo weather is usually mild in the summer, ranging from the mid to
high 70's. Mornings may be foggy and cool. The offshore breeze
usually picks up in the early afternoon. Q.
What are the total number of participants allowed in the SLO Triathlon? A.
We have 1000 race numbers. Q.
How many participants can be on a team? A.
We allow a maximum of 3. Q.
Do you know of any local hotels? A.
Visit the SLO Chamber of Commerce at www.visitslo.com
for hotel information in San Luis Obispo. For other cities in San
Luis Obispo County, visit the San Luis Obispo County Visitors and
Conference Bureau website at
www.sanluisobispocounty.com.
Q.
What do I need at Saturday Packet Pick-Up?
A.
You will need your race packet, photo ID, bicycle and helmet to
check-in. Anyone not in line by 2:30pm will be turned away and
have to take care of Packet Pick-Up on Sunday. Q.
What if I cannot make it to Saturday Packet Pick-Up and Bike Check-In? A.
Everything that can be done on Saturday can be taken care of on race day during
check-in. Q.
How do I get to Sinsheimer Park? A.
Note: these directions are best to take to avoid congestion at Southwood and
Laurel Lane where the bicycle course crosses the intersection.
Traveling from Highway 101 North or South, take the Marsh Street exit,
follow Marsh Street for approximately 2 miles to Johnson Avenue, turn right onto
Johnson and follow for another ~2 miles to Laurel Lane, turn right onto Laurel
Lane and at the stop sign, turn right onto Augusta Street. Park anywhere
you can. Sinsheimer Park can be accessed through the elementary school by
going across the playground and play field and down the stairs to the park. Q.
I heard that if I check in early, I can walk into the pool and start earlier
than my assigned start time, is that true? A.
No, participants will not be allowed into the pool area until their assigned
race number is announced. Q.
Where should I park? A.
Please plan to park on a nearby side street or have someone drop you off at
Sinsheimer School, just above the swimming pool. Carpooling is
encouraged! No parking will be allowed after 7:00a.m. in the Sinsheimer
Park parking lot on the day of the event. Any vehicles in the parking lot
after this time must stay in the parking lot until the conclusion of the
Triathlon later in the day. Q.
How can I volunteer for the SLO Triathlon? A.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator Amy
Voorhies at (805)781-7069 if you wish to volunteer for
the event; over 300 volunteers are needed! A free t-shirt, barbecue lunch,
water bottle and a chance to win raffle prizes are given to all
volunteers.
Q. What do I need
for check-in on race day?
A. Bring your race
packet and photo ID plus cash, check or credit card (Visa or MasterCard)
to pay for Tri-Fed Insurance.
Online Registration
Q.
Are the online transactions safe?
A. Yes!
Verisign uses a secure site in processing transactions so your
personal information is safe.
Q.
The class I
wish to register for is not showing up online. How can I register
for the class?
A. All classes
are taken offline if one of the following occur:
-
if the class
roster is full or the total number of openings drops to less than 4
-
all classes are
automatically removed from online registration 24 hours before the
class is scheduled to begin
-
if the instructor
cancels the class
You can call the Parks
& Recreation Department office at (805)781-7300 to see if the class you
want to enroll in has openings.
Q.
I registered online but the class was canceled. How do I receive a
refund?
A. Contact
the Parks & Recreation Department office at (805)781-7300 to either get
a check mailed to you, a credit on your account, or if your credit card
was used to register for the class, your credit card can be refunded.
BOOMERS (Active adults over 50)
Q.
Who are ‘Boomer’ Programs for?
A. ‘Boomer’ programs
are for active adults over 50 who enjoy a variety of programs, from
sports to reading! However, many ‘Boomer’ programs are attended by
people of various ages.
Q. What
‘Boomer’ programs do you offer?
A. We offer:
-Roundtable Readers Book Club
-Computer classes
-Cooking workshops and seminars
-Drop In Volleyball and Softball
-Fitness seminars
-Gardening seminars
-Introduction to horse ownership seminars
-And more!
Q.
Where are ‘Boomer’ programs held?
A. At the Ludwick
Community Center, Senior Center (Book Club only) and various outside
locations.
Q. How
much do ‘Boomer’ programs cost?
A. Most ‘Boomer’
programs are free; however there may be a small materials fee for some
workshops (i.e. cooking).
Q. How
do I get more information on ‘Boomer’ programs?
A. You can phone the
main office at 781-7300 or
Sheridan Bohlken at
(805)781-7282.
|
