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Board Meeting & Budget Public Hearing 6:30pm

The Board of Directors of the Greater Vallejo Recreation District will meet to hold a public hearing on the 24/25 Preliminary Budget. Any person may attend and be heard regarding any item in the budget or regarding the addition of other items.

An invitation to a ribbon-cutting event for Terrace Park Playground on July 17, 2024, with a background image of a playground.

Ribbon Cutting - Terrace Park Playground

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 8, 2024

Press Release - Greater Vallejo Recreation District thanks Stacey Kennington for her service on the Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

An ad for "Xplore Solano" app, showing happy people doing outdoor activities, with various partner logos.

Xplore Solano on the OuterSpacial App!

In 2021, Solano Land Trust inspired a partnership bringing together the Cities of Fairfield and Vacaville, the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD), Solano County Office of Education, Solano County Parks, Solano Transportation Authority, Solano Public Health and Park Rx to create Xplore Solano, a community app connecting Solano County residents with places to go and things to do outside.

Request for Bid - Vending Services Agreement for GVRD Parks

RFB TITLE: Vending services agreement for Blue Rock Springs Park, Wardlaw Dog/Skate Park, Dan Foley Park, Wilson Park – ONE BID PER LOCATION

Press Release - Re-Opening of GVRD Main Recreation & Registration Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2024

Invitation for a ribbon-cutting event at Dan Foley Park's artificial turf field on March 20, 2024, at 4:00 pm, celebrating 80 years of the recreation district.

Ribbon Cutting at Dan Foley Turf Field

Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated field!

RFP - Information Technology Business Maintenance

See below for an updated timeline. GVRD is currently evaluating proposals and will continue to post project updates. Feel free to check this website or contact Kimberly Pierson for more information about the review and selection process.

Aerial view of two circular playgrounds with play equipment and hedges.

Lake Dalwigk Park Project

Check out the Lake Dalwigk Park Improvements Project Website to see all the latest updates about the project and for an opportunity to share your input via a survey.

Press Release - GVRD Receives $7M Grant

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 2023

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Join the GVRD Board of Directors

Did you know that our board members are appointed by the County of Solano Board of Supervisors (two directors) and the City of Vallejo City Council (three directors)? It's true! This December it will be time to swear in two new directors, both appointed by the Vallejo City Council.
Applications are being accepted now through Tuesday, October 31st at 5pm.
Civic-minded residents of the district are…

Open Letter to the Vallejo Community Regarding McIntyre Ranch

Per the Direction of the GVRD Board of Directors, GVRD will not be renewing the use agreement with the current caretakers of the McIntyre Property. We have provided notice and their last day will be April 30. I thank them for their partnership over the years.

RFQ - SUBLEASE OR PARTNERSHIP OF COMMUNITY CENTER

GVRD is seeking proposals from interested parties for the daily operation of the Norman C. King (South Vallejo) Community Center. The agreement would be for two (2) years with an option to renew based on the sublessee’s uses of the facility and qualifications. The sublease price is negotiable, per month with a potential annual increase each renewal year. The renter will be responsible for the…

Glen Cove Pickleball courts are OPEN!

Budget Public Hearing Notice

City of Vallejo Survey

The City of Vallejo wants your input! CLICK HERE to be taken to a two question survey where you can share your thoughts on where a new headquarters for the Vallejo Police Department should be located. Also, help spread the word! The more voices heard from, the better decisions that can be made by City Council & Staff.

Photo: Women of GVRD to celebrate International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day from all of us at GVRD!

Logos: City of Vallejo, Solano Resource Conservation District, Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Vallejo Flood & Wastewater District

Press Release-Caltrans Clean California Grant Awarded for Lake Dalwigk Park

Contact: pio@cityofvallejo.net | 707.648.4362

City Park Survey Results

In September & October of 2021, GVRD conducted a survey about City Park, click the file below to see the results.

Solano Resource Conservation District is Hiring

Program Educator and Environmental Outreach Intern.

Disc Golf at Hanns Park

Hanns Park parking lot will be closed 10/9 - 10/12 for repairs.

Press Release

The Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD) announced it has received $594,359 in funding, which it plans to use for improvements to community centers and parks. The funding is made available from a $100 million allocation provided by the State Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom in the 2021-2022 State Budget.

Special District Leadership Foundation - District Transparency Certificate of Excellence Recipient 2021

Press Release

Vallejo, CA — The Greater Vallejo Recreation District received the District Transparency Certificate of Excellence by the Special District Leadership Foundation (SDLF) in recognition of its outstanding efforts to promote transparency and good governance. “This award is a testament to the Greater Vallejo Recreation District’s commitment to open government,” said, Gabriel Lanusse, General Manager. “…

District Annual Report

10 Year Master Plan

The 10-Year Master Plan sets the course for the next 10 years of park and facility development, improvements, and advancements. It represents the public’s vision for the district and is a declaration of their priorities and needs. The plan identifies target areas to focus resources, updates priorities, identifies needed areas for improvement and assesses both current and future trends. It helps to…

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