Enhancing the quality of life is our commitment to the community of Port Angeles. We are dedicated to deliver balanced, comprehensive and high quality programs and services for residents and visitors alike.
Facilities and programs are designed and operated to provide opportunities which enrich the physical, mental and spiritual life of all citizens.
From enriching programs for our senior citizens to hanging flower baskets to beautify our city, the City of Port Angeles has a wide variety of services that make Port Angeles your destination to live, work and play.
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RECREATION'S DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE on September 18, 2010 Calling all dads, uncles, and grandpas - take your special young lady out for an evening of delight with music, refreshments and fun on Saturday, September 18, 2010 in the Vern Burton Community Center. Event is from 6pm to 8pm. Cost is $15 per couple and $5 for each additional child.
Dress in your best or come as you are - the only requirement is to have fun! Photography provided by Sweetest Things Photography. Music and DF by DJ Joe Frank. Tickets available in the Recreation Office at the Vern Burton. For more information call Amber Mozingo at 360-417-4523 or amozingo@cityofpa.us
Recreation Activity Calendar Looking for something fun to do this month? Check out our Recreation Activity Calendar to find out what's going on at the Senior Center, the William Shore Memorial Pool, Esther Webster Fine Arts Center and general Recreation Department programs.
Recreation Activity Calendar
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For more information, contact Amber Mozingo at 360-417-4523 or amozingo@cityofpa.us.
Now Available!
NEW Spring-Summer 2010 Recreation Directory
The mission of the Recreation Division is to enhance the quality of life in the community by providing easily accessed, recreation and sports opportunities and cultural, social, and educational programs for everyone. Find the recreation program that suits your needs!
This brochure outlines many aspects of the recreational programs and facilities that can be found across Port Angeles including schedules, guidelines, lists and an abundance of other information. Please take advantage of the many recreational opportunities available that are made possible by the hard work of our City leaders, Parks & Recreation staff, and countless volunteers.
Everything from sports to swimming to special events are covered in this new recreation program directory....
POLICE TO INCREASE PATROLS IN CITY PARKS Emphasis on Prohibiting Alcohol Possession and Consumption
Posted June 4, 2010 -
The Port Angeles Police Department will increase patrol emphasis on City parks including responding to citizen complaints regarding alcohol possession and consumption.
Per Port Angeles Municipal Code, it is unlawful for persons to possess or consume “intoxicating liquors” in any City park area. This includes Shane Park and the Elks Playfield. Organized recreational groups are advised both in person and in writing regarding rules and ordinances associated with City park use.
Persons engaged in willful violations can, as a minimum, expect to be cited into court for a misdemeanor. A first violation carries a potential fine of $500 and up to 30 days in jail. Penalties increase with multiple offenses and a third offense is charged as a gross misdemeanor with potential fines and jail time of $5,000 and six months, respectively. This increased patrol effort will include officers assigned to “DUI Emphasis Patrols”.
Citizens observing violations are encouraged to call the Port Angeles Police Department at 452-4545. Both the Police and Parks & Recreation ask for the community's help in keeping our City parks safe and clean for everyone to use and enjoy.
PORT ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT
Brian S. Smith
Deputy Chief
360-417-7902 bsmith@cityofpa.us
CITY PARKS & RECREATION
Richard Bonine
Deputy Director
360-417-4551 rbonine@cityofpa.us
Basketball Tournament Schedule 2009-2010 Our basketball tournaments offer the opportunity for boys and girls from 5th grade all the way up to high school to participate.
All tournaments have a $235.00 entry fee with a four game guarantee. Sponsor's plaques will be awarded to first place and awards for other placings will be determined on the number of entrants. Championship shirts will be given in all divisions.
For complete details and a registration form - please download the form below. Any questions? Contact Dan Estes at either 360-417-4557 or by email destes@cityofpa.us
Basketball Tournament Info & Registration Form Note: You must have Adobe Acrobat reader installed to view this file.
Back Row - left to right: David Harwell, Jacob Jackson, Peter Alexander,
Ryan Kock, Kathy Rudd, Alan Barnard, Mayor Gary Braun,
Dick Pilling, Tilly Mollenkramer, Teddy Mollenkramer
Seated in front: Kids from Parks & Recreation Day Camp Click photo to view larger image.
EDIZ HOOK BOAT LAUNCH DAILY FEES & YEARLY PASSES Daily fees to launch a boat at the Ediz Hook Boat Launch are $10.00 and yearly passes are available for $40.00. Daily fees can be deposited in the drop box at the boat launch area.
Yearly passes are effective for one year from the date of purchase and may be purchased at the City of Port Angeles Recreation office in the Vern Burton Memorial Community Center.
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Note:Both vehicle and boat trailer license plate numbers are required when applying for the yearly license.
A paper receipt will be issued for immediate use and the laminated permit will be mailed to you within approximately 10 days. After launching your vehicle, please place the receipt or permit on the dashboard of your vehicle.
For more information, please contact Recreation at 360-417-4550 or recreation@cityofpa.us. Happy boating!
Civic Field is a multi-purpose sports field and stadium suitable for football, baseball or soccer.
There is covered seating for 2500 and field lighting for evening events. The facility is located on 4th & Race Streets.
All of Port Angeles High School's home games for soccer, baseball and football are played here.
The City's Park staff has been working hard to prepare City athletic fields for another busy season of baseball tournaments.
The City will host 5 major tournaments this summer.......
The City of Port Angeles offers a wide variety of recreation programs for the youth and adults in our community. To sign up for one of these programs or to get more information, visit the Recreation Programs page, or call 417-4550.
Facilities & Parks
Over 29 different facilities are available to the public for general or special use. From parks and view points, to ball fields and the Ocean View Cemetery - dedicated staff provide and maintain quality facilities for your personal enjoyment and business uses.
For more information visit the Facilities & Parks page, or call 360-417-4550.
Gift Catalog & Memorials
The Community Parks Gift Project provides an opportunity for residents to be personally involved in maintaining the special character of our community. From trees to trails, drinking fountains to outdoor play equipment, the Gift Project catalog contains a partial listing of those projects within our parks that need funding. Our area offers a wide range of parks and recreational facilities, including four regional parks, ten neighborhood parks, five viewpoints, three memorial/historical sites, a stadium, pool, community center and senior services community complex.
The intent of this program is to give individuals, organizations and businesses an opportunity to support those projects and facilities of greatest interest. A gift can be made in memory of a loved one, in the name of the donor, or remain anonymous. Gift possibilities are many and varied, ranging from benches and barbecues to playground equipment, William Shore Memorial Pool, larger capital improvement projects, outdoor play equipment and the Vern Burton memorial Community Center.
If you wish to discuss a gift with a representative from the Port Angeles Parks & Recreation Department, email Parks & Recreation, or please feel free to call 417-4550.
Memorial & Donation Policy
The Parks Commission adopted a new policy for memorials and donations as of October 20, 2005.
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines, standards and procedures for the installation and care of donated park improvements, either as a result of a cash or physical property donation.
These donations may include, but are not limited to, park benches, bicycle racks, picnic tables, public art, monuments (by exception only), drinking fountains, flags, and other types of park trails accessories. This policy does not apply to buildings or land.
The City desires to encourage donations while at the same time manage aesthetic impacts and mitigate on-going maintenance cost.
Guidelines established by this policy will apply to all donations made after the effective date of this policy. Donations made prior to the adoption of this policy shall be subject to applicable sections of this policy. This policy is also designed to provide guidelines for individuals or groups should they desire to decorate, landscape or adorn a donation, such as a tree, bench, or picnic table on city owned property.
Standards established by this policy will apply to purchased equipment, installation techniques, donation acknowledgements, decoration and long term care of all donations made after the adoption of this policy.
The entire policy and application forms are included below. For current prices and more information, please contact the Recreation office at 360-417-4550 or recreation@cityofpa.us.
Memorial & Donation Policy
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Memorial & Donation Application Form
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CITY OF PORT ANGELES COMMUNITY ATHLETICS PROGRAMS
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The purpose of the Community Athletics Programs Non-Discrimination Policy is to ensure that the City of Port Angeles community athletics programs and related facilities and third-party sponsored community athletics programs do not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex in the operation, conduct, or administration of community athletics programs for youth or adults.
The intent of this policy is to expand and support equal participation in community athletics programs and to provide all community athletics programs with equal access to city facilities.
The complete policy is available below.
COMMUNITY ATHLETICS PROGRAMS
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This policy shall be administered by Richard Bonine, Deputy Director of Recreation. All complaints of discrimination should be submitted in writing to Mr. Bonine.
Please allow the Department ten business days to respond. Mr. Bonine may be contacted at 360-417-4551 or rbonine@cityofpa.us. The Recreation Division is located at 308 East Fourth Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Have you heard the buzz? Our skate park is known as one of the top skate parks within the Pacific Northwest thanks to its three-bowl layout and extra smooth concrete.
While the City of Port Angeles donated the land space for the skate board park, the Rotary Club headed the fund raising process for the $200,000 project. Ground was broken on the project in April 2005 with the park being officially open on Labor Day of 2005.
The park will be open daily from 8am until dusk and is now under the managed by the City Recreation Division of the Public Works Department.
Call 360-417-4550 or email recreation@cityofpa.us for more information about the operation of the park.
Contractor was Dreamland Skatepark Design & Construction from Oregon. Please contact these Rotary members for more information about the building and design of the facility:
Steve Zenovic 360-417-0501
Doc Reiss 360-452-3295
A MUST visit skate park for
all intermediate and advanced skaters!
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Our basketball tournaments offer the opportunity for boys and girls from 5th grade all the way up to high school to participate. 
The intent of this program is to give individuals, organizations and businesses an opportunity to support those projects and facilities of greatest interest. A gift can be made in memory of a loved one, in the name of the donor, or remain anonymous. Gift possibilities are many and varied, ranging from benches and barbecues to playground equipment, William Shore Memorial Pool, larger capital improvement projects, outdoor play equipment and the Vern Burton memorial Community Center. 
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines, standards and procedures for the installation and care of donated park improvements, either as a result of a cash or physical property donation. 