Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District leaders show off the awards the district received from the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts last month. From left are, Board Members Mike Juarez and Angela D. Little, Board President Nick Schouten, General Manager Dean Wetter, Board Secretary Dr. Steve Simpson and Board Vice President Jan Bissell. Valley News/ Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District photo
Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District Board of Directors member Dr. Steve Simpson was recognized by the California Association of Recreation and Park Districts as the Outstanding Board Member for 2021.
Simpson was presented his award at the 2021 CARPD Awards Banquet June 24 in Monterey.
Also recognized were Dean Wetter, Outstanding General Manager; Pete Gregory, Outstanding Volunteer; and Healthy Valley Foundation, Outstanding Community Organization.
More than 25 new parks and facilities have been added to the Valley-Wide District since Simpson joined the board of directors in 2010.
One of Valley-Wide’s most celebrated openings was that of Jim Venable Exchange Club Park. It is a unique facility that offers tennis, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, fitness equipment, walking trai
