Redwood Valley group seeks to turn closed school into youth recreation center

MENDOCINO CO., 2/10/26 — The Redwood Valley Recreation Center group, a volunteer-led organization working to help young people in the region, is proposing a project at a school district meeting this week that aims to transform an old school campus into a recreation center.

The group, made up of local residents, teachers, and concerned citizens, is working to create activities for kids in Redwood Valley. Redwood Valley, an unincorporated community less than 10 miles north of Ukiah, is known for its scenic vineyards and rolling hills. However, the area has few opportunities for young people to engage in the community in healthy ways, according to the recreation center group.