Riverside Community Parks Association Inc

Riverside Community Parks Association created a 501(c)(3) and has issued hundreds of youth scholarships for youth sports, and arts (basketball, football, baseball, track, dance, cheer and many more activities * Holiday Events, some Co-sponsored with the City; such as Breakfast with Santa, Halloween, and Easter, 16th of September Celebration and local outings * Delivering donated toys to various Riverside neighborhoods for Christmas, including homeless shelters for mothers and their children * Providing Christmas trees for needy families * Field trips for teenagers from the community, such as UCLA Football games, Disney on Ice * Co sponsor of the "Ride for Recovery" We also have ongoing Folklorico Ballet and musical pieces reflecting various regions and folk music genres of Mexico with their traditional beliefs, legends, and customs. Ballet Folklorico consists of some basic set of steps called Zapateados which involve percussive heel-stomping. Our Music Programs, Literacy and Community Outreach touch everyone both young and old.