Following the orders of state and county health officials, Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District in San Jacinto is postponing all public gatherings of 250 people, or more, at all our facilities as a means of slowing the spread of COVID-19. Details at gorecreation.org

Question for tomorrow, is going shopping for half-priced Easter candy considered an essential trip?

Echo Hills Golf Course is reopened and looks great. Under the rules of social distancing, all tee times must be made in advance. Reservations, 951-652-2203. Information, including revised course rules, visit gorecreation.org/echo-hills-gol…. #EchoHills #StayActive #IAmValleyWide

Join us for our fireworks show live stream on the 4th of July! This is an online event only! We will not be hosting a 4th of July celebration at Regional Park this year. #IAmValleyWide #4thofJuly #IndependeceDay #WednesdayWisdom

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District Board Member Jan Bissell has been honored as Board Member of the Year in the California Association of Recreation and Park District’s annual Awards of Distinction Program. #IAmValleyWide

Valley-Wide's Michael Paul Gymnasium has been recognized as a Community Landmark by the California Association of Recreation and Park District’s annual Awards of Distinction program. Namesake Michael Paul speaks at the dedication in June 2019.

The Soboba Foundation has been honored as the Outstanding Community Organization/Partner in the California Association of Recreation and Park District’s annual Awards of Distinction Program for its work with Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District. #IAmValleyWide

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District’s Recycled Water Program with Eastern Municipal Water District has been honored for Environmental Excellence in the California Association of Recreation and Park District’s annual Awards of Distinction. Eastern Municipal Water District #IAmValleyWide

Join us for our fireworks show live stream on Saturday, July 4! This is an online only event of a live, professional show! We will not be hosting an Independence Day celebration at Regional Park this year. #IAmValleyWide #4thofJuly #IndependeceDay #ThursdayThoughts

As we continue to mourn the loss of Michael Paul, we are touched by the outpouring of love from the community. Here's a photo of Michael being recognized by colleagues after the Sport Center gym was named for him. #IAmValleyWide

Our fall brochure is available digitally on our website, gorecreation.org. Copies will be delivered with The Press-Enterprise on Sunday, Sept. 27. #IAmValleyWide

Join us for this year’s VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT! Plot your own 5K track and do your best! This event is a great way to get out and exercise with your household! Go to our website for more information! buff.ly/2Jh5gMt #IAmValleyWide #FamilyFunRun #TurkeyTrot #5K #5KFunRun

Echo Hills Golf Course has been overseeded and will be closed through the weekend. It will reopen for walkers only Monday, Oct. 19. Carts will be allowed again starting Nov. 16. Reservations: 951-652-2203. Information: gorecreation.org/echo-hills-gol…. #IAmValleyWide

Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District has designated Nov. 11-18 as Veterans Appreciation Days at Echo Hills Golf Course in Hemet. Retired and active duty members of the military may play one free round of golf per day. To schedule a tee time, call 951-652-2203. #IAmValleyWide

Valley-Wide is applying for state grant money that would help improve up to four parks in the district and we're looking for your input. Please attend our upcoming virtual meetings Dec. 1-3. #parksmakelifebetter #IAmValleyWide

The second phase of upgrades are underway at Regional Park in San Jacinto. While the east driveway is fenced so parking lot repairs can be done, the park is still accessible from the west. Thank you for your patience. #IAmValleyWide

Actor James Lafferty, who grew up in Hemet, is pictured wearing a Valley-Wide basketball shirt on his new show "Everyone is Doing Great" on Hulu. James, who was a star on "One Tree Hill," played in our leagues as youngster. #jameslafferty #IAmValleyWide

Feb. 22 is National Walking the Dog Day. The day combines two of the most enjoyable things we have in life: dogs and exercise. So grab your walking shoes and a leash and take your favorite pooch for a stroll at any of our parks. #walkingthedogday2021 #IAmValleyWide

Today is #ArborDay, a day to celebrate the importance of trees. Valley-Wide maintains thousands of trees in parks and streetscapes throughout the district and celebrates the benefits that trees provide. #IAmValleyWide

We're two weeks away from one of the best social events in the San Jacinto Valley. Autumn Elegance will be Nov. 6 at the Soboba Casino Resort. Taste food from 16 area restaurants and sample drinks from wineries and breweries. Tickets are $50 at friendsofvalleywide.org