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Park Takeover is a Non-profit org. dedicated to creating free access to educational programming, community collaboration and preservation of our culture. Our Families are the foundation. We create safe spaces for Black, Indigenous, People of Culture.

Park Takeover Summer Museum Days&nbsp; This summer, we are inviting our families to intentionally expose our children to the beauty, creativity, and knowledge housed right here in San Diego&rsquo;s museums. Museums expand imagination. They strengthen critical thinking. They introduce our children to science, art, history, and innovation in ways that textbooks cannot. When children see themselves in spaces of learning and culture, it reinforces confidence, curiosity, and possibility. Regular museum visits nurture observation skills, patience, creativity, and a deeper connection to the world around them. We ask that families register for all three Museum Day dates to ensure you receive your Balboa Explorer Pass, which guarantees free access. When you attend all three scheduled visits, you automatically meet the annual requirement to renew your pass &mdash; allowing your family free museum access for the entire year. During our Summer Museum Days, we will gather at the Balboa Park Fountain in front of the Fleet Science Center and walk together to the museum we are visiting that day. Specific museums will be announced before summer begins. Each gathering includes fresh fruit and water for our children, and most importantly, intentional time spent learning and growing together in community. We look forward to walking, learning, and exploring alongside you.

Museum days

Park Takeover presents Summer Camp 2026 🎨☀️ Join us for a FULL 6 weeks of hands-on art, play and connection in Balboa Parks! Your child will explore painting, drawing, and mixed-media projects that celebrate Black culture and the African diaspora. Our teaching artists provide all supplies + snacks&nbsp;(please pack a full lunch for your child)&nbsp;Reserve a spot below to help your child build confidence, creativity and community this summer. Ages 7-17

Summer Camp 2026

Join us at our Park Meet Up 🎨🌳 for a laid‑back afternoon of play and community. This form helps us plan supplies, snacks and space so every child feels welcome and supported.

Park Meet Up

Thank you for checking in with us. Our food distributions take place twice each month. Your response helps our team improve your pickup experience and better serve our community.

Food Distribution

Settle in under the stars with Ascendtials x Park Takeover&rsquo;s Night Sky Overnight Camp 🌌 an opportunity for a real camping experience!<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Healthy meal provided&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Water provided&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Storytelling by the fire</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Drumming&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">&amp; of course Night Sky observing</li></ul>Check-in on location at 3:00 PM &nbsp;BRING YOUR OWN TENT&nbsp;Optional transportation from MLK park to campsite&nbsp;leaving at 2:00 PM Campers will create original artwork, share stories around the fire and build community in a safe, supported space.&nbsp; SEE YOU THERE !&nbsp;

Night Sky Overnight Camp

SeaWorld Family Field Trip &ndash; Veterans Appreciation Day&nbsp;Join Park Takeover Families as we kick off July with a fun-filled day at SeaWorld San Diego!Thanks to the generosity of military veterans from our own community, Park Takeover families have been gifted admission tickets for this special outing. Our veterans will also be joining us throughout the day, giving families an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and celebrate the spirit of community together. 📅 Date: July 3 🕥 Time: 10:30 AM &ndash; 2:30 PM 📍 Location: SeaWorld San Diego Families will have the opportunity to explore the park together, enjoy the exhibits and attractions, and spend quality time with fellow Park Takeover families.A heartfelt thank you to the local military veterans who made this experience possible through their generosity. Your support helps create meaningful opportunities for families to learn, connect, and enjoy San Diego together. **prepare for parking fee **

SeaWorld Field trip!

<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Swim Lessons will be instructed by Head Coach Asante&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">100% of donations are transferred to&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Black Star Polo&nbsp;501(c)3<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Black Star Polo. A 501(c)3 and Water Polo Club designed to increase aquatic opportunities for Communities of Color.<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Coach Asante leads Swim Lessons.<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. It&rsquo;s also recommended when registering for any of the swim lessons, that you attend all four scheduled events of the month. This will ensure that both you and your child receive the entire experience and you walk away an even better more confident swimmer!&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">June 6th 10:30 am - 12 pm&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">June 13th<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">June 20th<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">June 27th<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Donations are encouraged &amp; appreciated.<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">*PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME FOR 30 MIN CHECK-IN*

Black Star Polo Swim Lessons

Join us for Community Theater in the Park 🎭 Bring your family for an outdoor theatre experience.&nbsp; In Parinership withEnlightenment Theatre A family-centered arts, culture and wellness initiative that uses storytelling and creative expression to strengthen confidence, communication and community connection.What to Expect:<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: '—  ';" style='list-style-type: "—  "; box-sizing: inherit;'><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit;">﻿﻿Theater games</li><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit;">﻿﻿Storytelling</li><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit;">﻿﻿Improv</li><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit;">﻿﻿Confidence-building exercises</li><li fr-original-style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;" style="margin: 0px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; font-width: normal; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; font-size-adjust: none; font-kerning: auto; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; font-feature-settings: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-variation-settings: normal; box-sizing: inherit;">﻿﻿Community connection &amp; more!</li></ul>What to Bring:Comfortable clothingClosed-toe shoesBlanket or chair (optional) Hosted by Park Takeover, this event supports our mission to empower children through art and celebrate the African diaspora. Your registration helps us plan free snacks, supplies, and a welcoming space for every young artist 🌳.

Community Theater in the park

Cool off with us at Free Swim Days at MLK Pool 🏊🏾&zwj;♀️ Join Park Takeover for a relaxed day in the water where the Youth can play, connect and be themselves.&nbsp;Swimming is free and families from across our community are welcome. Parents must be onsite unless otherwise arranged and approved with Park Takeover team.&nbsp; Reserve your spot so we can plan for lifeguards, snacks and a safe, fun day at the pool. 🌊

Free Swim Days at MLK Pool

Park Takeover Family Fitness DayHosted by Sir William&rsquo;s | Rasta Meditation Join us every last Wednesday of the month from 4:30&ndash;6:30 PM at MLK Park for Family Fitness Day &mdash; a community-centered health and wellness experience for parents and children. Led by fitness trainer Sir William&rsquo;s under his Rasta Meditation brand, this program blends track &amp; field fundamentals, functional movement, mindfulness, and meditation. Children learn simple, memorable acronyms to help them retain healthy habits and practical fitness steps they can carry into everyday life. Family Fitness Day is designed to:&bull; Build physical strength and endurance&bull; Encourage discipline and consistency&bull; Teach mindfulness and breath control&bull; Strengthen family bonds through movement&bull; Promote long-term wellness habits We move together. We grow together. All fitness levels welcome.&nbsp;Please bring water and wear comfortable athletic clothing.Free and open to the community. Registration required.

Family Fittness days

We&rsquo;re excited to offer our Park Takeover families a special opportunity to experience live theater at The Old Globe 🎭&nbsp;in Balboa Park. Through a growing partnership, The Old Globe is generously donating 20 tickets per show to provide our children and families access to powerful storytelling, culture and the performing arts. Register for upcoming plays and future opportunities, helping us ensure seats are filled by those ready to engage, learn and be inspired. 🎭 Next Opportunity: March 22nd - Hedda Gabler @2:00 PM PG-13April 11th- Fences @7:00 pm Some productions are recommended for youth 13 yrs and up. Spots are limited. Reserve your seats

The Old Globe Theatre Experience

<h3 data-end="158" data-start="113" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">Park Takeover x Fleet Science Center</h3><p data-end="321" data-start="159" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">6-Month STEM Exploration Series (November 2025 &ndash; April 2026) Wednesdays | 4:00 PM &ndash; 5:30 PM | Ages 5 &amp; up Exclusive to the Park Takeover Community<p data-end="610" data-start="323" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Join us for a hands-on, 6-month STEM adventure in partnership with the Fleet Science Center! From November through April, Park Takeover families will experience 12 interactive science workshops designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young explorers.<p data-end="842" data-start="612" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Each session invites children ages 5 and up to dive into the wonders of science through engaging experiments, nature-based projects, and real-world problem-solving guided by Fleet Science educators and Park Takeover mentors. Every registration to this event will bring us closer to achieving our mission.&nbsp;Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Fleet Science center workshops (STEM)

Join us for a special evening celebrating creativity, community, and the next generation of artists. The Park Takeover Youth Art Show Fundraiser showcases original artwork created by talented young artists from our community alongside works from local professional artists who have helped mentor and inspire them. Guests will enjoy an inspiring exhibition, live music, community connection, and a silent auction featuring donated artwork. All proceeds support Park Takeover&rsquo;s mission to provide free educational arts programming, cultural experiences, and community gatherings for youth and families.Come celebrate the power of art, support young creatives, and help us continue building spaces where children can thrive.

Youth Art Show

Park Takeover is excited to offer our&nbsp;Hydroponics System Raffle, a special opportunity to support youth programming while gaining the chance to grow your own fresh food at home. Each raffle ticket is&nbsp;$5, and you may purchase&nbsp;as many entries as you would like&nbsp;to increase your chances of winning. Twice a year, Park Takeover gives away a&nbsp;hydroponic growing system&nbsp;to help a family or community member begin their journey into sustainable food growing. Hydroponics allows plants to grow using nutrient-rich water instead of soil, making it possible to grow fresh herbs, vegetables, and greens indoors year-round. &nbsp;Why we do thisThrough Park Takeover&rsquo;s programming, we teach youth and families about:&bull; food sovereignty&bull; environmental stewardship&bull; plant science and sustainable growing&bull; healthy living and access to fresh food Funds raised from this raffle help us continue offering free educational programs, art workshops, and nature-based learning experiences for children and families in our community. &nbsp;Winner AnnouncementThe raffle winner will be announced at our&nbsp;Park Takeover Youth Art Show Fundraiser, where we celebrate the creativity and achievements of the youth in our programs. Your participation helps nurture the next generation of artists, thinkers, growers, and leaders.

Hydroponic System Raffle

<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Join Park Takeover and Train4Lyfe with GJ for a monthly Family Fitness Workshop&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">designed to get the whole family moving, sweating, and smiling together.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Park Takeover Workshops are offered free.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Consider donating to support our Educators like GJ with Train4lyfe.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;"> <p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">We&rsquo;ll focus on fun, functional exercises you can do at any age and fitness level&mdash;think dynamic warm-ups, partner drills, kid-friendly circuits, and simple at-home routines to keep the momentum going all month long.<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">When: Second Sunday of every month (ongoing till Nov) Where: Daygo Performance &mdash; 1143 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950 Who: All ages &amp; all fitness levels welcome (parents, kids, caregivers) What to bring:&nbsp; A towel and a refillable water bottle We provide: Fresh fruit and water (as always!)<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">What to expect<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Community-style warm-up and movement basics</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Family circuits that build strength, balance, and confidence</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Cool-down, stretch, and quick tips for healthy habits at home</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Encouragement, music, and good vibes from GJ &amp; the Park Takeover crew Accessibility: Modifications offered for all bodies and abilities</li></ul><p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">RSVP: Save your spot and help us plan snacks.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);margin:0px;line-height:1.5;box-sizing:inherit;">Reminder: Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe athletic shoes. Prepare to break a sweat and grow stronger&mdash;together!

Park Takeover × Train4Lyfe: Family Fitness Sundays

<p data-end="1706" data-start="1443" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Park Takeover at Birch Aquarium Join us on Saturday, August 30th from 4 PM to 7 PM for a special evening at the beautiful Birch Aquarium overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla. We have 30 tickets reserved exclusively for Park Takeover families!<p data-end="1919" data-start="1711" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; box-sizing: inherit;">Explore more than 60 marine habitats and encounter over 3,000 fascinating creatures&mdash;including playful penguins, majestic seadragons and seahorses, and interactive tide pools teeming with ocean life. <span fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; float: none; display: inline !important;" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">We will&nbsp;<strong data-end="671" data-start="631" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: inherit;">meet outside the aquarium at 4:00 PM<span fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; float: none; display: inline !important;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;for introductions, then begin our field trip at 4:30 PM, where we can explore together as one group.&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1669" data-start="1316" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">Families can explore colorful coral reefs, playful leopard sharks, delicate seadragons, tiny seahorses, mesmerizing jellyfish, and adorable little blue penguins. Interactive tide pools allow kids and adults to touch sea stars, sea cucumbers, and hermit crabs while learning from knowledgeable guides.</li><li data-end="2050" data-start="1671" fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: inherit;">Highlighted Exhibits<ul data-end="2050" data-start="1702" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li data-end="1807" data-start="1702" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Seadragons &amp; Seahorses: See these unique creatures up close and learn about conservation efforts.</li><li data-end="1936" data-start="1810" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Beyster Family Little Blue Penguins: Watch the smallest penguins in the world swim and waddle in their lagoon habitat.</li><li data-end="2050" data-start="1939" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Tide-Pool Plaza: A hands-on experience with Pacific tide-pool life, paired with stunning coastal views.</li></ul></li></ul>We will also bring fruits and water for snack, where we can share a meal together overlooking the amazing ocean views. <span fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; float: none; display: inline !important;" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: medium; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;">This field trip is a celebration of connection&mdash;between families, with nature, and with our ocean planet. We look forward to seeing you there!Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Park Takeover visits the Birch Aquarium

<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px; font-kerning: none;' style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>From the Park to Your Heart &ndash; July 12 Community Appreciation Brunch<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px; font-kerning: none;' style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Thank you for joining us at the Park Takeover Fundraiser Brunch, hosted at the Fleet Science Center on July 12 from 12&ndash;3 PM!&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" id="isPasted" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">Your presence would mean the world to us as we come together to celebrate and support Park Takeover. As a valued member of our community, your involvement is crucial to the success of our mission to unite BIPOC families through nature, culture and connecting them to valuable resources in San Diego.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">This event promises to be an inspiring event filled with a delicious plant-based brunch buffet catered by Sibee The Kitchen, while children explore Studio X and watch an educational film in the Fleet&rsquo;s theater dome.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">This heartfelt event features guest speakers including Mama Makeda (WorldBeat Cultural Center), Park Ranger Ivy Neff (SD Parks &amp; Rec), David Laurenvil (Fleet Science Center), and Mika Marzette (Ascendtials Farmers Market), as well as parent testimonials, organizational achievements, and future plans to expand our reach.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">Don&rsquo;t miss the silent auction of a one-of-a-kind painting by Daniela LoizArt&mdash;all in support of our mission to build a free app that helps BIPOC families connect through parks, culture, and nature across the country.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">More importantly, it is an opportunity for us to thank you personally for your unwavering support and dedication to our cause.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">We deeply appreciate your ongoing commitment to Park Takeover. Your contributions have made a significant impact, and with your continued support, we can achieve even greater things.<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">&nbsp;<p fr-original-style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;" style="font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); line-height: 22.4px;">Thank you for your steadfast support and for considering our invitation. We look forward to seeing you at our 2025 Fundraising Community Appreciation Brunch and sharing unforgettable memories together.<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'> <p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:12px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style="font-family: TimesNewRoman; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px; font-kerning: none;" style="font-family: TimesNewRoman; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;">Every dollar you give helps us plant deeper roots. With your support, Park Takeover can continue offering free, culturally rooted programs and develop tools that empower BIPOC families to find each other in nature&mdash;where healing begins and community grows.<p fr-original-style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);' style='margin:0px 0px 12px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:normal;font-width:normal;font-size:20px;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-position:normal;font-variant-emoji:normal;font-feature-settings:normal;font-optical-sizing:auto;font-variation-settings:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);width:100%;box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);'><span fr-original-style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px; font-kerning: none;' style='font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px; font-kerning: none; box-sizing: inherit;'>Your donation today helps us grow our mission: building a free, nationwide app that empowers BIPOC families to connect through parks, culture, and community.

2025 Fundraising Community Appreciation Brunch

Park Takeover es una comunidad autosostenible. Las familias que se han comprometido a ser miembros aportan una inversi&oacute;n mensual hacia todas las actividades y programas proporcionados para los J&oacute;venes y sus Familias.&nbsp;Si has decidido hacerte miembro aqu&iacute; est&aacute; a lo que va destinada tu donaci&oacute;n mensual:&bull; Un calendario mensual (opci&oacute;n digital + impresa)&bull; Acceso prioritario a programas para j&oacute;venes y eventos especiales&bull; Una caja de alimentos de cortes&iacute;a entregada mensualmente&bull; Apoyo en la colaboraci&oacute;n para celebraci&oacute;n de cumplea&ntilde;os gratuita&bull; Reuniones exclusivas para miembros&bull; Espacios seguros, acogedores y culturalmente arraigados&bull; Participaci&oacute;n en eventos sin costo &mdash; siempre&nbsp;

Park Takeover es una comunidad autosostenible. Las familias que se han comprometido a ser miembros aportan una inversión mensual hacia todas las actividades y programas proporcionados para los Jóvenes y sus Familias. Si has decidido hacerte miembro aquí está a lo que va destinada tu donación mensual:• Un calendario mensual (opción digital + impresa)• Acceso prioritario a programas para jóvenes y eventos especiales• Una caja de alimentos de cortesía entregada mensualmente• Apoyo en la colaboración para celebración de cumpleaños gratuita• Reuniones exclusivas para miembros• Espacios seguros, acogedores y culturalmente arraigados• Participación en eventos sin costo — siempre

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<span fr-original-style='color: rgb(28, 48, 47); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;' style='color: rgb(28, 48, 47); font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important; box-sizing: inherit;'>Park Takeover is a self-sustaining community. Families and Sponsors provide a monthly or annual investment towards all activities and programs provided for the Youth and their Families.&nbsp;

Park Takeover is a self-sustaining community. Families and Sponsors provide a monthly or annual investment towards all activities and programs provided for the Youth and their Families.

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At Park Takeover, we believe every family deserves access to safe, welcoming spaces where they can learn, connect and thrive. Your investment helps remove financial barriers to enriching experiences, giving children and families the opportunity to discover new interests, build meaningful relationships and create lasting memories together. Your investment makes possible:🎨 Arts and creative workshops that inspire imagination, creativity, and self-expression.🔬 STEM and educational activities that encourage curiosity, critical thinking and lifelong learning.🌿 Cultural, recreational, and wellness experiences that promote healthy lifestyles, confidence and community connection.🍎 Healthy snacks, refreshments, and community food distributions that help families feel welcomed, supported and cared for.🤝&nbsp;Free family events that foster friendships, strengthen relationships and create safe spaces where everyone belongs. Every contribution opens the door to new experiences through free community programming and partnerships across San Diego. Together, we&#39;re creating opportunities to thrive, strengthening families &nbsp;and building a more connected community&mdash;one experience at a time. Thank you for creating lasting impact with us.

At Park Takeover, we believe every family deserves access to safe, welcoming spaces where they can learn, connect and thrive. Your investment helps remove financial barriers to enriching experiences, giving children and families the opportunity to discover new interests, build meaningful relationships and create lasting memories together.Your investment makes possible:🎨 Arts and creative workshops that inspire imagination, creativity, and self-expression.🔬 STEM and educational activities that encourage curiosity, critical thinking and lifelong learning.🌿 Cultural, recreational, and wellness experiences that promote healthy lifestyles, confidence and community connection.🍎 Healthy snacks, refreshments, and community food distributions that help families feel welcomed, supported and cared for.🤝 Free family events that foster friendships, strengthen relationships and create safe spaces where everyone belongs.Every contribution opens the door to new experiences through free community programming and partnerships across San Diego. Together, we're creating opportunities to thrive, strengthening families and building a more connected community—one experience at a time.Thank you for creating lasting impact with us.

Join us on October 31, 2026 at 12 PM at the WorldBeat Cultural Center for the annual Os Malandros de Mestre Touro Batizado &mdash; a celebration of Capoeira, culture, community, and the next generation. We are honored to welcome living legend Mestre Touro, alongside other Mestres traveling all the way from Brazil to San Diego to share their knowledge, history, music, movement, and traditions with our community. The Batizado is a special Capoeira ceremony where students are recognized for their growth, receive their cords, and celebrate another chapter in their journey. We are especially proud to honor our own Mestre Preto Velho &mdash; the first African American in the United States to become a Capoeira Mestre &mdash; whose work continues to create space for African American youth in San Diego to connect with Capoeira and its African roots. Come experience the roda, live music, cultural vendors, community, and the powerful traditions of Capoeira. Guests will also have opportunities to donate and directly support the continued work of Os Malandros de Mestre Touro and the youth we serve. 📍 WorldBeat Cultural Center &mdash; San Diego📅 October 31, 2026⏰ 12 PM Come celebrate our students, honor our Mestres, and experience a tradition that connects generations across Brazil, Africa, and the USA. 🇧🇷🌍

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