Napa Parks and Recreation Services

Read with a Ranger
Saturday, June 27th, 10:30-11am
The City of Napa Park Rangers and the Napa County Library invite you to a monthly Read with A Ranger Storytime! Each month, City of Napa Park Rangers will read stories and lead activities focused on a new topic connected to our local environment. Participants will enjoy stories, songs, and hands-on nature activities. This free program is open to patrons of all ages who are curious about the natural world around us! Registration is not required, walk-ins are welcome! Learn more here: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/napa-ca/catalog/index/19bcd2ccb715c184a329778f3ac706e7?filter=c2VhcmNoPXJlYWQlMjA=

Guided Meditation for a Summer Evening
June 18th, 6:45pm-7:30pm
Join local life coach and meditation teacher, Lori Stelling, for one or more summer evenings of gently guided mindfulness meditation. Take some deep clearing breaths, let go of the tasks of the day, rest in the body with the earth's grounding support, open to curiosity, simple kindness and care. No previous meditation experience necessary. All are welcome. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/napa-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQxMzQ0MDc=

Looking for the perfect way to keep your child active and having fun this summer? Our Games and Sports Camp is packed with exciting games, friendly competition, soccer, basketball, team challenges, and more!

Campers will build skills, boost confidence, make new friends, and create lasting memories—all while staying active and having a blast outdoors.

Games and Sports Summer Camps
Harvest Recreation Complex
Ages 7-12

Sign up today and let the summer fun begin! Register here:

Catalog - City of Napa Parks & Recreation Department

Sensory Wiggle Room - NEW
Harvest Recreation Complex: Fridays 10am-11am, Starts July 10th
Sensory Wiggle Room is a fun, unstructured play program designed for children with adapted needs, ages 3–6 and 7–10. This calming and interactive space supports self-regulation, movement, focus, and emotional well-being in a safe and welcoming environment.

Children can explore, release energy, reduce anxiety, and strengthen sensory processing skills through hands-on activities and adaptive equipment. The room may include soft seating, sensory swings, crash pads, tactile walls, calming lights, fidget tools, balance equipment, and quiet spaces for relaxation.

The program encourages creativity, movement, and sensory exploration while providing a supportive setting where children can feel comfortable, engaged, and successful at their own pace. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/napa-ca/catalog/index/c606cedca3c3308700973e228406e47d?filter=c2VhcmNoPXNlbnNvcnk=

Introduction to Sourdough Baking from Starter to Finish
June 14th, 2pm-4:30pm
Delve into the art and science of sourdough baking in this hands-on workshop that aims to demystify the sourdough starter process and make it more approachable for at-home bakers! Gain insight into the science behind fermentation and gluten development and discover the secrets to achieving that perfect rise and flavor. All supplies will be provided. You will create sourdough starter in class and an unbaked loaf of bread to take home and bake at home. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/napa-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQxMzQyMDE=

Do you have a skill you’d love to share with the community? We’re looking for instructors and volunteers to teach:

💃 Exercise classes in Spanish (Zumba or other cardio classes)
🏋️ Strength training for older adults
🧶 Knitting
🗣️ English-Spanish conversation classes

Interested or know someone who might be a great fit?
Contact: [email protected]

Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners
Mondays, 11:15am-12pm
Is it time to discover or rediscover the benefits of the mindfulness meditation? Are you ready to say yes to the summer's invitation to slow down your pace of life and receive the warmth and light? Join local life coach and meditation teacher, Lori Stelling, for a four-part beginner's meditation series that supports bearing witness to the present moment with more curiosity and kindness, letting go of habitual tensions, and meeting ourselves, and our world, with greater compassion. No previous meditation experience necessary. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/napa-ca/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQxMzQyNDY=

Lap Swim is a great way to stay active, improve endurance, and enjoy a refreshing workout in the pool. Whether you’re training for fitness, building strength, or simply looking for a low-impact exercise option, swimmers of all skill levels are welcome to swim at their own pace in designated lap lanes. Lap Swim takes place at Napa Valley College on Tuesdays, Thursday, and Saturdays from June 29th to August 8th. Register here: https://secure.rec1.com/CA/napa-ca/catalog/index/93184f64c0be1dc0b1b76be682bef8ae?filter=c2VhcmNoPWxhcCUyMHMmY2F0ZWdvcnklNUIxNzU0MyU1RD0x

Hole in One Glow Ball Event
Napa Golf Course at Kennedy Park
May 29, 2026
7:30-9:30pm
$3 per shot | $5 for 3 shots

Hole in One wins 1-year Club Napa membership! Prizes for closest to pin, food & drink specials and live music.
All proceeds benefit the Napa Parks and Recreation Foundation and supports youth scholarships!

For more information, visit Napa Golf Course, https://www.playnapa.com

Call for Bay Area artists!

The City of Napa is pleased to publish a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to Bay-Area artists and artist teams for a two-year temporary exhibition of site-responsive artwork. Hosted across Napa’s park system, this exhibition series seeks to investigate the interplay between ecology and art and promote new ways of seeing and being with both.

This RFQ is the first step of a two-step process seeking to commission sculpture or what has historically been called land-art or environmental art. Selected artists will receive an honorarium and production budget.

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cityofnapa.org/340/Public-Art

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¡Llamado a artistas del Área de la Bahía!

La Ciudad de Napa se complace en publicar una Solicitud de Calificaciones (RFQ, por sus siglas en inglés) para artistas y equipos de artistas del Área de la Bahía para una exhibición temporal de dos años de obras de arte sensibles al lugar. Organizada en todo el sistema de parques de Napa, esta serie de exhibiciones busca investigar la interacción entre ecología y arte, y promover nuevas formas de ver y relacionarse con ambos.

Esta RFQ es el primer paso de un proceso de dos etapas que busca comisionar esculturas o lo que históricamente se ha llamado arte de la tierra o arte ambiental. Los artistas seleccionados recibirán un honorario y un presupuesto de producción.

Para más información y para solicitar, por favor visite https://www.cityofnapa.org/340/Public-Art