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Current Program Status
- All outdoor park amenities are fully open at Live Oak Park and Temple City Park. This includes the athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and picnic shelters.
- Picnic shelters are available for reservation by contacting Parks and Recreation Coordinator Roman Rodriguez at rrodriguez@templecity.us
Although the coronavirus crisis is an unprecedented event for all of us, the Temple City Parks and Recreation Department is still your go-to resource for staying active and engaged.
While you and your family remain safe at home, we’ve found some creative ways to beat boredom, from fitness classes and STEM activities to virtual tours and online storytimes. Click on the following tabs to get started, search for the latest program or event on the left-hand column and be sure to check back regularly for updates!
Please note that we do not endorse or receive funds to advertise any of the third-party sites or services referenced on this page. If you have a recommended resource we should share, send it to us at parksandrec@templecity.us.
Finally, although we’ve provided some coronavirus-related information here, please visit the City’s coronavirus page for a full list of available resources, updates and fact sheets.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Blogilates
POP Pilates, PIIT28 and fun Bootcamp sculpting workouts with a certified fitness instructor
Cosmic Kids Yoga
yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids ages 3 and up
Fitness Blender
full-length workout videos, meal plans, and helpful health, nutrition and fitness information
POPSUGAR Fitness
fitness tutorials, workouts and exercises to further healthy living, weight loss and stress release
Yoga With Adriene
high-quality yoga videos for all levels
SPORTS
Basketball Drills & Workouts
workout at home with Temple City High School basketball coach Tommy Lam
VOLUNTEER & DONATE
California Volunteers
connect with organizations that are seeking volunteers
Red Cross
donate blood and assist with meal service for families and students
ARTS & CRAFTS
5-Minute Crafts Play
fun DIY-projects and crafts
Easy Kids Crafts
a YouTube channel that inspires kids to create and enhance their crafting skills
BRAIN TEASERS
Nat Geo Brain Games
uses experiments, illusions and man-on-the-street demonstrations to unlock the mysteries of science
ONLINE READING
LA County Library: Digital Library Card
access the library’s digital offerings of eBooks, magazines, movies, online classes and more
STEM
(Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
California Science Center: Stuck at Home Science
easy-to-follow activities with easy-to-find supplies
Homeschool Pop
videos covering elementary school subjects for both homeschoolers and traditional classroom settings
Little Bins for Little Hands
hundreds of science experiments, projects and activities for kids to try at home
NASA Kids Club
games that stimulate children’s interest in STEM activities
National Geographic Kids
a fact-filled website created especially for kids with brain booster quizzes, videos and games
PBS Kids
educational games and on-demand PBS shows
STORYTIME & PLAYTIME
Blippi
fun and educational videos for children where they’ll learn colors, shapes, numbers and more
VIRTUAL TOURS
Bryce Canyon National Park (Utah)
take in jaw-dropping glances of Sunset Point’s hoodoo-filled canyons, followed by the night sky
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
walk in the dark through Nahuku, a 500-year-old lava cave on the Kilauea Crater
Kenai Fjords National Park (Alaska)
rappel into the crevasse of Exit Glacier
Louvre Museum (Paris)
visit the museum’s exhibition rooms and galleries, and contemplate its facades
National Women’s History Museum (Virginia)
check out its online exhibits of the many women who transformed our nation
OLDER ADULT RESOURCES
Institute on Aging
the Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warmline for non-emergency emotional support calls
California Older Adult Hotline
support for a variety of local older adult services; you can also call (833) 544-2374
CDC Informational Video
focused advice and preventative measures for at-risk populations
Critical Delivery Service
free delivery service for groceries, household items and vital necessities
PREVENTATIVE MEASURES
Hand Washing
video demonstrating proper hand washing techniques
How to Make a Face Covering
as demonstrated by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams
Social Distancing
mythbusters episode demonstrating how germs are spread in close proximity
World Health Organization Advice
offers a wide range of protective measures along with important COVID-19 information