Our Neighborhood Centers provide a wide range of services, programs, and activities that enrich lives and help meet the social, recreational, and wellness of youth and families.

Human Services

• Available at Both Locations
  • Document Assistance
  • Social Service Information and Referral
  • Translations in Spanish
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Youth/Teen Development Opportunities
• Gilbert Location Only
  • Parenting Classes
  • Mediation Services

Educational Programs

• Available at Both Locations
  • Health and Wellness
  • Parenting Skills
  • Landlord/Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
  • Computer Lab
• Garnet Location Only
  • Landlord/Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
• Gilbert Location Only
  • English Classes       

Teen Scene

The Teen Scene offers many recreational opportunities for teens, ages 12-17, to get active or just hang out with friends in a fun, supportive, safe, and supervised environment. Teens are given the opportunity to discover new experiences and activities that may include organized sports, crafts, games, and going on an excursion. All program activities are free, excluding excursion costs. Excursion dates and times to be announced at your local Teen Scene!

 Teen Scene program also offered at Richman Neighborhood Center. For more information call (714) 738-3146.

Richman Neighborhood Center (Don Castro Building)
320 W. Elm Ave.
PROGRAM HOURS: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Afterschool All-Stars Program

The City of Fullerton's Neighborhood Center Afterschool All-Stars Programs offers a safe environment where students in grades 1-6 receive homework assistance and encouragement. Staff and volunteers work together to utilize sports, games and arts and crafts as learning tools to aid in promoting academic success.

Afterschool All-Stars and Teen Scene Registration Information

You may ONLY register in person, on-site at your local neighborhood center. Registration fee is $50.00 per school year and payment plans are available. For additional program information, please call 714-738-3146.

Neighborhood Center Party Rental Information

Rental Availability: Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM / 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Our neighborhood center facilities are versatile venues. They are perfect for any special occasion like family gatherings or birthday parties. Each facility includes Wi-Fi, a television, and plenty of space for games and activities. Most are within close proximity to parks, giving children convenient access to open space to run and play.

Facility Amenities:


• Tables and Chairs
• Open Floor Plan
• Free Wi-Fi (excluding Gilbert)
  To make reservations for your event or to obtain rental fees, contact the Fullerton Parks & Recreation Department at (714)738-3161.
• To rent an outdoor picnic site, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (714)738-6575

 Revised 9/4/2019