Did You Know?

Third Avenue Village Facts

- 207 property owners

- 330 business establishments

- 29 restaurants

- 507 street parking spaces with some of the lowest parking rates in the County

- Heritage Museum at Memorial Park with local history

- Live theatre venue at OnStage Playhouse

- 6 Third Avenue Village annual events with attendances up to 40,000

- A weekly farmers’ market operating 50 out of 52 weeks of the year

- Over 1,500 website visits each month from 35 countries

- Third Avenue Village Grounds Crew that handles 100 collective miles of sidewalks and alleyways

- Third Avenue Village has the oldest church in Chula Vista; Saint Rose of Lima Parish established in 1921

- Third Avenue Village has the newest and only Class A office building in Chula Vista; Gateway Chula Vista L.L.C.

Graffiti

Did you know Third Avenue Village Association provides basic graffiti eradication for all businesses within the Village? The combined efforts of the TAVA morning crew and a contracted graffiti removal professional help keep the street furniture, buildings, and landmarks pristine. In the month of February , TAVA’s contractor removed 48 pieces of graffiti from the Avenue, alleys, paseos and parking lots. Those paint outs are in addition to the smaller jobs that were handled daily by TAVA’s own morning crew. Graffiti removal ensures a safe and friendly environment within the Village. Please call the TAVA office to report graffiti once it is spotted. Most jobs are handled within just 48 hours of reporting.

Dog Friendly Program

Did you know that TAVA will be installing twenty (20) dog bag stations and ten (10) water bowls within the Village? We are encouraging walkers and dog lovers alike to come and stroll about the Village with their family pet. As more interest is generated we will assist restaurant owners operations on having pets along side the outdoor cafes.

Grounds Crew

Did you know that TAVA has a grounds crew on Third Avenue 7 days a week? Our crew spends 4 hours every day working to keep Third Avenue looking fresh. These TAVA morning ambassadors clean the sidewalks, perform trash pick up, maintain the parking lots and uphold the Village foliage. If you happen to be strolling the street in the wee hours of the morning, keep an eye out for these uniformed staff members dedicated to keeping your Village clean and inviting. See some more facts about the Grounds Crew below.

- Crew disposes of 500, 45-gallon trash bags per month

- Walk 100 miles per week performing duties such as picking trash and blowing sidewalks

- Use 2 gallons of weed killer per month

- Use 5 gallons of paint per month for graffiti removal

- Use 100 gallons of gas per month for the service vehicle and equipment

- Crew weeds, hedges, prunes, rakes, blows and irrigates the foliage in 31 boxed planters

Farmers’ Market

Did you know that Third Avenue Village has hosted a weekly farmers market for almost 20 years? This festive weekly event takes place at Third Avenue and Center Street every Thursday at 3 p.m. Here you will find local farmers offering fresh, seasonal produce as well as an array of fresh cut flowers and plants. Produce is often picked the same day as the market is held for optimal freshness and flavor.

Food vendors offer global and regional cuisine ranging from snacks to meals. Local crafters display their many works of jewelry, greeting cards, knit and crochet pieces, household items and more. Live entertainment from local schools and community groups can be heard as you peruse the produce, food and art Thursday afternoons. Stay tuned for updates on the Farmers Market 20^th Anniversary celebration happening in May!

Dining in the Village

Did you know that Third Avenue Village boasts 29 restaurants? Sit down restaurants, cafés, bakeries and bars line Third Avenue offering food and drink from all over the world. Several restaurants now offer live weekly entertainment to their patrons in the evening. Whether you crave a quick bite, a three course meal, something sweet or even a cocktail, the Village restaurants have plenty to provide. Feel free to stop by the TAVA office at 353 Third Avenue for a printed restaurant directory.