To: PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION
From: KELLY ORTA, DEPUTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATES FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RELATED TO HISTORICAL & PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
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BACKGROUND
Parks and Recreation
The following items are provided as updates and general information regarding recreation and park-related items under the purview of the Public Amenities Commission (Commission):
Winter Classes, Camps, & Activities
Registration for winter classes, camps and is ongoing. All activities can be viewed on the City’s website:
<https://www.redondo.org/departments/community_services/classes_and_activities/index.php>
Wilderness Pond Lower Pond Restoration Project
Restoration of the lower pond is continuing and is anticipated to be completed later this winter. Work is progressing and the team is coordinating efforts to plants the various vegetation in and around the pond area so that the pond can be filled soon. The area surrounding the project site will continue to be temporarily closed to the public.
Upcoming Events & Activities
• Story Time in the Park - enjoy a free, family-friendly story and activity for all ages on February 8 from 1:00 to 1:45pm at Wilderness Park.
The following information is provided as updates following inquiries from the Commission regarding recreation and park-related projects and initiatives:
Alta Vista Pickleball Tennis & Pickleball Courts Project
Staff has been successful in identifying the funds necessary to complete the resurfacing of the tennis courts and installation of the pickleball courts. In discussion with the contractor, this work is scheduled to be completed in the next three months.
Historical Museum
The following items are provided as updates and general information regarding historic-related items under the purview of the Public Amenities Commission:
Facility Operations and Attendance (December 2025)
The museum was open on the following days: 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 27, and 28
The museum had a total guest count of 156 for the month.
General Updates
• Staff has begun sorting items in the Historical Museum office, ensuring original items were added to the museum’s inventory and collection.
• The conditions and use of display cases and furnishings throughout the facility are being evaluated to determine whether replacements are needed to properly archive and display items. Staff will prepare funding requests for upcoming budget discussions.
• The facility structure is also being evaluated to determine whether additional funding requests are needed to improve, enhance, or support the infrastructure to ensure safety of visitors and protection of the museum’s collection.
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