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Virtual Recreation Center
On this page, you will find Recreation and Leisure information and activity ideas for individuals of all ages or for families, while the Stay at Home health orders are in place. Additionally, we have resource links for those in need of assistance during this crisis.
Click on the tabbed categories below for more information
Free Internet: - First Charter/Spectrum is offering free broadband/Wifi internet service for 60 days for households with K-12 and College kids in the home:
Talking to Kids about COVID-19 - Resource from the National Association of School Psychologists.
Talking to Kids about Coronavirus - Child Mind Institute
Homeschool Resources - 120 Digital Resources for Home-Schooling: Special Education, Social and Emotional Learning, and More
The American Red Cross is now offering a FREE Water Safety Course for Parents and Caregivers!
Inland Counties Legal Services: - Inland Counties Legal Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing legal services to low-income persons residing in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Habitat for Humanity: - Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states and in more than 70 countries around the world.
Habitat for Humanity: A Brush of Kindness: - A Brush with Kindness helps low-income homeowners impacted by age, disability and family circumstances, who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes, to reclaim their homes with pride and dignity.
T.R.I.P: - TRIP is the innovative, self-directed mileage reimbursement transportation service for special needs or specifically defined populations.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP): - Whether you are facing a crisis with a parent or loved one, or in need of assistance in navigating the aging experience, the Council on Aging is here to help.
Inland Behavioral and Health Services: - Inland Behavioral & Health Services is a community based non-profit Federally Qualified Healthcare Provider with three locations in the city of San Bernardino and one in the city of Banning. We offer many different health services including Medical, Dental, and Mental healthcare.
Ombudsman Program: - Investigates complaints made by or on behalf of individuals living in licensed facilities. We educate residents on their rights while living in facilities. We monitor licensed facilities to ensure individuals are treated with dignity and respect while living in licensed facilities.
Senior Driver: - In a continuing effort to keep seniors driving for as long as they can do so safely, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has created a Senior Ombudsman Program.
Family Service Association: - Family Service Association provides a wide array of services from Anger Management to Housing
211 Riverside County Community Connect - Our mission is to connect people to vital resources that help achieve their path to a greater quality of life. Since 1966.
Comfort Keepers: - Comfort Keepers® caregivers travel to clients’ homes to provide care services and living assistance. Our work allows seniors and disabled individuals to live independently and as comfortably as possible.
Smiles 4 Seniors Foundation: - We are Smiles for Seniors; A Non Profit 501 c (3) organization serving our low income seniors. Each year our program provides emergency assistance and safety net services to struggling low income seniors who would otherwise have nowhere to turn. We have quickly become one of the leading senior assistance agencies providing assistance for basic necessities such as food, housing, utility payments, and help pay for life saving prescriptions and medical equipment just to name a few.
Home Instead Senior Care: - From personal care services to hospice care support and many care needs in between, our local Home Instead Senior Care offices offer a broad range of services that can be tailored to meet your family’s unique needs and preferences.
Parks and Facilities during Covid-19 Crisis
- Visit a local Parks – Even though playgrounds and other amenities are closed, our parks open areas are free and still open to the public. Don’t forget to tag us on social media.
- Visit a nearby County or State Park - These are all still open as well (campgrounds closed).
- All Recreation Facilities, including the Community Center, Senior Center and Aquatic Center are closed and all recreation classes are suspended until further notice.
CONTACT US at civicrec@banningca.gov or 951-922-3242 if you have any questions!
Or post/tag us on our Social Media platforms with some pictures of the activities you tried.