The Tule River Recreation Department
Tule River Tribal Council

Mission Statement
The Mission of the Recreation Department is to improve the morale and physical fitness levels of the Tule River Indian Reservation Community members of all ages, through participation in ongoing recreational and cultural activities offered by the Tule River Tribe’s Recreation Department. The Recreation Department’s activities shall include but not limited to recreation activities, sports activities, leagues, clinics, tournaments, social, cultural, and community events.
Facility Scheduling/Management
The Recreation Department is currently maintaining the Tule River Community Gymnasium, the Cultural Department, Ayashume Park and Bob Ojeda Baseball Field. The gym has a fitness room, men’s and women’s restrooms/locker rooms and a stage available to community members. Table and chairs are available for checkout through the Tribal Council.
The Recreation Department offers a safe place where the community can interact socially through active living. The department has increased the number of activity offerings and continues to grow with both adult and youth sports leagues.
Youth Sports & Activities
Football Spring, Winter, and Summer Break Activities
Basketball Arts & Crafts
Baseball Wrestling
Softball Volleyball
Adult Sports & Activities
Basketball Weight Room
Mushball Arts & Crafts
Volleyball Softball
Community Events & Activities
Family Speaker Night Backpack Giveaway
Family Movie Night Community Health Walks
Breast Cancer Awareness Community Cultural Days
Red Ribbon Week
General Information
Claude “Larry” DeSoto, Jr. Director
Juanita Perez Activities Coordinator
Melissa Hunter Secretary
Brent Moody Recreational Assistant
Kendra Allen Recreational Assistant
Halona Zuniga Recreational Assistant
Shawn Gonzales Cultural Coordinator
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Please contact Recreation Dept. Director.
Claude “Larry” DeSoto, Jr.
Tule River Recreation Department Director
Tule River Recreation Department
308 N. Reservation Rd.
Porterville, Ca. 93257
(559) 782-5554 ext. 2103 (O)
(559) 788-0877 (F)
larry.desoto@tulerivertribe-nsn.gov
Tule River Indian
Tribe of California
340 N Reservation Rd
Porterville, CA 93257.
Phone: (559) 781-4271
Fax Number: (559) 781-4610
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