UPDATED: Eureka Reminds Residents of Park and Trail Rules During COVID-19

Updated on 10/1/20 to reflect changes per the State of California. 

The City of Eureka has seen an increase in public gatherings at City parks and trails and would like to clarify permitted uses of public spaces at this time.

Public gatherings of individuals outside of the household remain prohibited in public spaces by both State and Local Health Officer Orders in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 to the maximum extent possible and mitigate the impact on delivery of critical healthcare services.

The City of Eureka recognizes the benefits of the outdoors during this challenging time and would like to assure the community that City parks remain open for exercise and other socially distant activities such as disc golf, singles tennis, trail walking, biking, etc.

(the following strike out text was added on 10/1/20)

City playgrounds remain closed to maintain proper distancing and prevent surface contamination from shared equipment.

Caution tape and signage have been utilized to communicate the closure of this equipment. We ask the community to please not remove or displace this caution tape. The best rule of thumb is to not use any amenity with caution tape, or anything that requires you to touch, grab, or climb, etc. City park basketball courts also remain closed due to the close proximity required of individuals during game play.

Public gatherings of individuals outside of the household in parks and public spaces are not permitted per State and Local Health Officer Orders. Do not hold picnics, barbeques, parties and any other celebration or gathering of people in public spaces.

If you see a significant violation of this health order, particularly large social gatherings in public spaces, please call 707-441-4203 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and 707-441-4060 on evenings and weekends.  

Please remember that whenever you are outside of your household and outdoors, you must wear a mask when you cannot keep 6 feet from others.

Be prepared for limited access to public restrooms. Single-use restrooms are open along the waterfront, though multi-stall park restrooms continue to be closed. Residents are urged to bring their own water due to water fountains being closed. Do not use parks or trails if you are exhibiting symptoms. Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to visiting parks or trails. For more information on health guidance, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/.

Contact: Donna Wood, Interim Community Services Director, 707.268.1858, dwood@ci.eureka.ca.gov

City of Eureka Reminds Residents of Park and Trail Rules During COVID-19

This post was updated on 10/1/20 to reflect changed per the State of California. New image also uploaded. 

The City of Eureka has seen an increase in public gatherings at City parks and trails and would like to clarify permitted uses of public spaces at this time.

Public gatherings of individuals outside of the household remain prohibited in public spaces by both State and Local Health Officer Orders in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 to the maximum extent possible and mitigate the impact on delivery of critical healthcare services.

The City of Eureka recognizes the benefits of the outdoors during this challenging time and would like to assure the community that City parks remain open for exercise and other socially distant activities such as disc golf, singles tennis, trail walking, biking, etc.

Strike-out text below was added as of 10/1/2020

City playgrounds remain closed to maintain proper distancing and prevent surface contamination from shared equipment.

Caution tape and signage have been utilized to communicate the closure of this equipment. We ask the community to please not remove or displace this caution tape. The best rule of thumb is to not use any amenity with caution tape, or anything that requires you to touch, grab, or climb, etc. City park basketball courts also remain closed due to the close proximity required of individuals during game play.

Public gatherings of individuals outside of the household in parks and public spaces are not permitted per State and Local Health Officer Orders. Do not hold picnics, barbeques, parties and any other celebration or gathering of people in public spaces.

If you see a significant violation of this health order, particularly large social gatherings in public spaces, please call 707-441-4203 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, and 707-441-4060 on evenings and weekends.  

Please remember that whenever you are outside of your household and outdoors, you must wear a mask when you cannot keep 6 feet from others.

Be prepared for limited access to public restrooms. Single-use restrooms are open along the waterfront, though multi-stall park restrooms continue to be closed. Residents are urged to bring their own water due to water fountains being closed. Do not use parks or trails if you are exhibiting symptoms. Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to visiting parks or trails. For more information on health guidance, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/.

Contact: Donna Wood, Interim Community Services Director, 707.268.1858, dwood@ci.eureka.ca.gov

Community Services Recreation Program Cancellations

City of Eureka Suspends Most Public Gatherings Through March

The City of Eureka is taking steps to suspend many of its public gatherings throughout the City until the end of March. The decision follows recommendations from the California Department of Public Health to slow the spread of the COVID-19.

The following facilities, programs, and activities will be suspended through March 31^st 2020:

The Adorni Center beginning at 5pm March 13^th including:

• Drop-in sports
• Fitness classes
• CPR classes
• Rentals

Youth and Adult Sports beginning immediately including:

• Hoopsters practices and games
• Men’s Basketball and Woman’s Volleyball games
• Roller Skating at the Muni beginning immediately
• The Annual Easter Egg-venture
• Community Class i.e. Toddler Soccer and Bitty Basketball
• F.U.N. Play Center
• The Wharfinger and rentals beginning on Monday, March 16^th
  • Staff will be onsite for essential services

The following programs and facilities will remain open until further notice:

Community Meeting to Determine Future Zoning of Eureka

Shape Eureka’s Future!

On November 28^th at 6pm, the City will be hosting an interactive public workshop at the Wharfinger.  It will be fun and you can contribute to the vision of Eureka’s future.  You will also have the chance to walk on the largest map of Eureka ever made.  Food will be provided.  See attached for details.

We want to pack the room with people that care about Eureka’s future, so please help spread the word.

If you live in Eureka, work in Eureka, own property in the City, or care about the City in any way, there will be a presentation, interactive stations, and planners providing one-on-one property consultations with GIS maps on November 28, 2017 from 6-8PM at the Wharfinger Building.

Express your opinion on questions such as:

Help Shape Eureka’s Environmental Future

Local Experts Demystify Waste at E.C.O. Eureka Kickoff Event

Learn about the journey of waste from curb to landfill, the role of current and new laws, and the collective impact of our daily actions on February 13

Featured Presenters:

• Jill Duffy of HWMA
• Linda Wise of Recology
• Emma Held of Zero Waste Humboldt
• Miles Slattery, Director of Parks & Recreation

What will be happening:

• There will be community brainstorming sessions where you can collaborate with community members to make recommendations, prioritize strategies, and develop environmental plans for Eureka’s future.
• Help Design an Official City Recognition Green Award Encourage, recognize, and celebrate efforts by Eureka’s Businesses, Schools, and Individuals

Details:

• This special event will take place at the Wharfinger Building Monday, February 13th.
• Doors open at 5pm with complimentary food
• Event will begin at 5:30pm, ending at 7pm.
• Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable water bottle.For more information, please call Robin at 707-441-4248

Download a flyer as a PDF here.

Updated: “Martinis” Fundraiser Tix Now at The Adorni

Martinis By The Bay is presented by the Rotary Club of Southwest Eureka as a benefit for the City of Eureka’s C.A.P.E. program that will provide summer park and recreation activities for children.

It will be June 2, 2016 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the Wharfinger building.

Ten specialty cocktails will be offered by mixologists from seven of the premier cocktail-providing establishments on the North Coast:

Martinis by the Bay Fundraiser for C.A.P.E.

Martinis By The Bay is presented by the Rotary Club of Southwest Eureka as a benefit for the City of Eureka’s CAPE program that will provide summer park and recreation activities for children.

It will be June 2, 2016 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at the Wharfinger building.

Ten specialty cocktails will be offered by mixologists from seven of the premier cocktail-providing establishments on the North Coast:

Trails Summit Comes to Eureka on June 4, 2016

A tidal wave of trail development is on the horizon for Humboldt County!

Join the Humboldt Trails Council, City of Eureka and other local jurisdictions for the first Trails Summit: From the Mountains to the Bay on Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way in Eureka.

Party in Pink Makes Front Page of the Times Standard!

Wow, how cool is this! If you saw the front page of the Eureka Times Standard today, you saw a great photo taken by Heather Shelton.

In case you were not aware of it, this was our third annual “Party in Pink Zumbathon” organized by our own Michaele Whiteley last Saturday, October 10, 2015. We had a great turn out and raised funds for the local breast and gyn  health  project in Arcata for our friend Rose.

IMPORTANT UPDATE “Party in Pink” Zumbathon Moves to Wharfinger

The annual “Party in Pink” Zumbathon fundraiser on October 10, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM is now going to be at the Wharfinger Building at 1 Marina Way in Eureka.

Everything else remains the same.

The purpose is to raise breast cancer awareness and support a great local cause.

It’s only $12 to attend. Donations are accepted.

In addition to a great party, lots of local businesses will donating fun prizes to be raffled away with tickets at $1 each or five for $4.

All proceeds will be donated to the Breast and GYN Health Project in Arcata.