Antioch Community Centers are ready to greet you if you need to escape the heat during the next few days. The Antioch Senior Center is a recognized cooling station and is open to all residents from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.  There is plenty of room and residents can visit and keep cool at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center during senior center hours. 

The Antioch Community Center at 4703 Lone Tree Way is open for all residents from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm; the lobby is a great place to rest and visit.  The community center will be open on Saturday and Sunday until 5:00 pm if anyone needs a place to get out of the heat.

The Antioch Water Park is open Friday, September 1st from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Admission is only $4.00 per person.  On Saturday, Sunday and Monday the operating hours are 11:00 am – 6:00 pm; regular admission applies.  Monday, Labor Day, is half-price admission day for all visitors.  You can keep cool in the water for only $8.00 per person all day.  Come splash with us while you keep cool. There are five different pools and spray parks for all ages at the water park.

For additional help please call the Recreation Department at (925) 776-3050, ext. 0.

On Monday, September 4th – Labor Day – the Antioch Water Park will be half price admission all day long.  The hours of operation on September 4th are 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Bring your family and friends and join the lifeguards and recreation staff to say good-bye to summer fun.  It’s a customer appreciation day for everyone so break out the swim suits one last time and enjoy the five slides, various pools and Cattail Harbor spray park. 

Fall swimming lessons and fitness classes begin September 5th and registration is open now.  This last session of classes will give all ages the opportunity to master that swim skill they have been working on all summer.  Classes fill up early so do not wait to register.  For more information call the Water Park at 925-776-3070 or visit the City’s website www.ci.antioch.ca.us/recreation.

COME SPLASH WITH US while summer is still here.

Prosserville Park. Photo courtesy City of Antioch.

You are invited to join the members of the commission for a Summer Open House Meeting at Prosserville Park, located at 6th and O Streets in downtown Antioch on Thursday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m.

The format will allow for informal conversation between residents and commissioners, to hear the latest and share your ideas and suggestions for improving the city’s parks and possibilities for new recreation programs.

See the meeting agenda, here: 7-20-17AP&RCAgenda.Invite

Classic video games are now at Kangazoom.

Adds classic video games

By Jesus Cano

With the summer coming up, Kangazoom has loaded up their business with more amenities for their customers.

After years of being vacant due to Golf N Games going out of business, the establishment was open in August of 2016, and is described by many of the residents of Antioch to be a hot spot for fun. They already have a 36-hole mini-golf course, and have added a plethora of arcade games that date back to the 80’s.

Many of the games include classics such as Pacman, Donkey Kong, and Streetfighter. People have stated that these arcade game provide a unique spot for Kangazoom, as these gems are slowly starting to be left in the dust for the new era of technology

“The main intention of adding these games is to bring back a blast from the past,” Owner Marcus Jefferson said.

Kangazoom also has two party rooms, but with beautiful Bay Area summer weather rolling their way, they decided to open up a Barbeque area.

Jefferson also hopes to put good usage the available race track they have which is located at the end of their parking lot. He also seeks to bring friendly competition by hosting multiple mini-golf tournaments for people of all ages, along with more activities and additions this summer

Kangazoom also has a special deal going on for youth baseball and softball players, where you pay regular price for rounds and get double.

Baseball & Softball Team Specials

2 Tokens for $5

4 Tokens for $9

6 Tokens for $13

1 Hour Batting Cage Rental $25

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson and former Los Ángeles Dodger Aaron Miles used these batting cages back when the place was known as Golf N Games.

Kangazoom is open every day. Monday- Thursday from 3-8pm, Friday from 12-9pm, Saturday 11am-9pm and Sunday from 11am-7pm.

To book a party or any general business inquires contact them at (925)776-4386, or visit their website at Kangazoom-Antioch.com.

First launch of a kayak at the Antioch Marina’s new facility.

Recently the City of Antioch Marina was awarded a grant by the San Francisco Bay Water Trail to enhance non-motorized boat facilities along the city’s waterfront.  Among the newly-installed amenities funded by the Water Trail are a kayak launch and storage facilities for kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, and canoes.  A second dual-lane launch dock will be delivered soon.

According to Marina Manager James Pflueger, small boat storage is rare in the Bay Area, and the new storage racks will fill fast.  Special introductory rates are part of the marina’s mission to be “The Best Deal on the Delta.”  Pflueger is happy to announce that the marina will also host kayak tours, classes, and lessons.  Launch facilities are free for cartop boats and the marina serves visiting kayak clubs and groups as well as the general public.

For more information, additional photos, or to schedule an interview, contact Marina Manager James Pflueger at 925-779-6957.

To read more about Antioch Marina’s designated status on the San Francisco Bay Area Water Trail visit Antioch Marina.