The Citrus Heights Police Activities League had the first PAL in the Park event at Van Maren Park on April 18. Photo courtesy of Citrus Heights Police Department

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) – The Citrus Heights Police Activities League is hosting a new spring and summer series, PAL in the Park, that kicked off on April 18. The first PAL in the Park event was at Van Maren Park and complimentary pizza and games for the youth and their families was provided.

Police officers and staff joined the Citrus Heights Police Activities League at the park, where they also enjoyed playing with the basketballs and footballs that the league brought out to share. About 15 youth showed up to participate and interact with officers.

About 15 youth showed up to participate and interact with officers at the first PAL in the Park on April 18. Photo courtesy of Citrus Heights Police Department

“The weather was absolutely perfect and the park was enjoyed by all,” said Citrus Heights Police Activities League coordinator Rachel Turcott. “The goal for the Police Department with this new park series is to highlight some of the parks in Citrus Heights and continue to bring youth and officers together through fun and laughter.”

Keep an eye on social media @chpoliceactivitiesleague on Instagram and @citrusheightspoliceactivitiesleague on Facebook for the next PAL in the Park event.

The Citrus Heights Police Activities League is a nonprofit organization focused on creating positive relationships between the community’s youth and the Police Department officers. The Citrus Heights Police Activities League has several after-school programs, including the Explorer Program for girls and boys between the ages of 14 and 17 years old who are interested in law enforcement and the criminal justice field.

Learn more by visiting citrusheightspal.com.