Community Services
Community services are provided by five divisions:
- Leisure Services
The function of the Leisure Services division is to plan and implement a
variety of year round recreational programs and special events, so that the
citizens of Perris may enjoy a safe and rewarding leisure time experience.
City parks and community facilities are filled with recreation classes,
rentals, and special events. A variety of classes are offered each year
ranging from arts/crafts and dance classes, to fitness and life enrichment
programs. - Media Services
Media services is responsible for the planning, organizing, and general oversight of the broadcasting and programming for the Perris community access channel, channel 3. This division acts as a liaison to the City's local cable television provider, Time Warner, for the maintenance and upkeep of the video equipment used to broadcast local origination channel programming. The production, editing, and distribution of the City's Community Services newsletter is provided for in this program. The general circulation of the newsletter encompasses approximately 15,000 pieces, covering every household and business in the City. - Recreation Services
Community Services Recreation Administration provides leadership,
management, and coordination for the varied Community Services programs
aimed at enhancing the "Quality of Life" for all residents of the City of Perris
through recreation, sports, leisure, cultural and educational activities. - Senior Services
The Senior Center has been designated as a nutrition site by the County of Riverside Office on Aging. This designation allows the City to provide a daily meal program for seniors and as a resource to obtain information and access to services for seniors. A wide variety of activities are coordinated with various public agencies such as the Perris Valley Senior's Incorporated, AARP, Inland County Legal Services, Second Harvest Food Bank, and Sodexho. This division also coordinates senior trips and tours. Both day trips and extended overnight tours are offered several times each year. Participants are exposed to fine arts, museums, theater, and natural settings that are both educational and social opportunities. - Sports
This program provides for recreational and competitive sports programming at a variety of City and satellite sites. Responsibilities of this division include coordination of the Sports Commissioners monthly meetings which includes such organizations as the Perris Inter-Soccer League, Perris Youth Association Sports - Pop Warner Football, AYSO, Perris Valley Youth Association Pony Softball, Perris Valley Little League Softball, Perris Valley Youth Association Pony Baseball, and the Perris Valley Little League. The division assists these groups with facility reservations, maintenance issues, and technical support.
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