To: PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION
From: KELLY ORTA, DEPUTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATES 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:
Fall Classes, Camps, & Activities
Registration for fall classes, camps, and activities 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 fall. The area surrounding the project site will be temporarily closed to the public.
Teen Center
The Perry Park Teen Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, September 25. Approximately 200 youth, teens, and families attended the event, which included free ice cream, live music from School of Rock performers, games, and an open house for the newly renovated facility. The center is open daily with dedicated times for junior high and high school students.
Upcoming Events & Activities
• Story Time in the Park - enjoy a free, family-friendly story and activity for all ages on October 12 from 1:00 to 1:45pm at Wilderness Park.
• Pumpkins by the Sea - The Senior and Family Services Division will be hosting the annual event at Seaside Lagoon on Saturday, October 25 from 12:00 - 3:00pm. All are welcome to this free event that includes games & prizes, treats, a costume parade, photo booth, and lots of fun!
The following information is provided as updates following inquiries from the Commission regarding recreation and park-related projects and initiatives:
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 (September 2025)
The museum was open on the following days: 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 23, 24, 27, and 28
The museum had a total guest count of 84 for the month.
General Updates
• Staff have almost completed a comprehensive inventory of the museum collection, including items stored in attic at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center (“RBPAC”). Final items to identify/inventory are included in cabinets at RBPAC. Staff estimate this project to be completed by the end of October.
• Museum docents are in the process of replacing old, faded and difficult to read labels on artifacts on display, using consistent fonts commonly used in museums to improve overall professionalism and legibility.
• Museum docents have created another promotional flyer, attached, which will be distributed throughout city facilities including the senior centers, teen center, RBPAC, and the Artesia Office; and the Cultural Arts web page. Additionally, staff will reach out to the Chamber of Commerce about posting on their website and social media accounts, as well as area businesses for posting. Dana Vinke, Library Director, has offered to post at both public Libraries, also.
• Museum docent Zander Hardy created a scavenger hunt-based game, Museum BINGO, for the museum’s littlest visitors to stimulate their interest and provide a fun activity that they'll associate with the museum. Participants can receive a paper game board that includes photos of various museum pieces that the children seek out and learn about. When they have completed their card, they receive a sticker of the City seal, or Halloween-themed sticker in October.
• Staff are investigating ways to attach additional items to walls/ceiling and enable additional display space.
• Staff are continuing to work with the City’s Research Librarian to identify significant historical items at RBPAC for scanning and posting.
• Text and photo selection is approaching completion for Ito Family historical markers. The Community Service Department’s graphic artist will prepare design for three markers when photos/text finalized. Multiple quotes for manufacture of markers have been received.
• The City’s Information Technology team has upgraded and improved the Museum internet connectivity, allowing display of historical videos to resume,
• The City is working to:
o Convert the museum’s lighting systems to energy efficient LED lighting
o Restore non-functional display case lighting, also with LEDs
ATTACHMENTS
Historical Museum Promotional Flyer