TO: RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: JOHN LA ROCK, COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
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CITY EMERGENCY ORDERS IN RESPONSE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND IMPACT ON RECREATION FACILITIES AND AMENITIES
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RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file a report on the status of recreation amenities and facilities under the City’s emergency orders in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
BACKGROUND
The City’s current emergency orders are available on the homepage of the City website at www.redondo.org <http://www.redondo.org>.
The following Community Services facilities are closed:
• Perry Park Teen Center & Senior Center
• Anderson Park Senior Center
• Veterans Park Historic Library & Senior Center
• Aviation Gymnasium & Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
• Alta Vista Park Community Center & Racquetball Center
• Dominguez Park Historical Museum & Morrell House
• Seaside Lagoon
On September 28, 2020 the State of California Health and Human Services Agency issued guidance for the reopening of outdoor playgrounds and outdoor recreational facilities. In Redondo Beach, this guidance would impact 21 playgrounds and the Aviation track and field; amenities that have been closed since March 12, 2020.
As a result of State guidance the City’s playgrounds were reopened on October 9, 2020. In advance, the City Public Works Department cleaned and sanitized each playground, removed caution tape and any other barriers preventing use, and installed infographic signage provided by the State. An example of the signage is attached to this report.
Additionally, the City’s Aviation Park track and field as well as the Veterans Park fitness court will reopen on October 16, 2020. Each facility will have signage on display similar to that at the playgrounds, and recommend maximum occupancies and other user operating guidelines to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The City’s Emergency Orders in response to the coronavirus align any future opening or closing of recreation facilities or amenities with those of Los Angeles County Department of Recreation.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Playground signage example