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):
Fall Classes & Activities
Registration for fall classes is ongoing. Additional information can be found at the following link:
<https://www.redondo.org/departments/community_services/classes_and_activities/index.php>
Upcoming Events & Activities
• Storytime in the Park: Sunday, October 11 and Sunday, November 8 at Wilderness Park from 1:00 - 1:45pm.
• Pumpkins in the Park: Saturday, October 17 at Perry Park from 3:00 - 6:00pm
The following information is provided as updates following recent inquiries from the Commission regarding recreation and park-related projects and initiatives:
Franklin Park Playground Replacement
Installation of the playground has been taking place for a few weeks, including installation of the playground surfacing, which was installed last week. Finishing touches and final inspections took place throughout the week of October 7. The construction fencing is tentatively scheduled to be removed within the next few weeks.
A ribbon cutting event will be held on Thursday, November 5 starting at 3:00pm. A flyer and promotional materials will be shared with the Public Amenities Commission in the coming weeks.
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 (August 2026)
The museum was open 11:00am to 2:00pm on the following days (Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays): 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 30
The museum had a total monthly guest count of 175.
Exhibits & Displays
• Antique Fire Hydrant and Dominguez Water Company Embosser- display enhancements are underway for an antique fire hydrant, previously located at the intersection of S. Juanita and Serpentine, as well as the recent addition of a c.1911 cast iron paper embosser with gold painted details, used by the Dominguez Water Company.
• Scouting in Redondo Beach - old photos are displayed alongside early regalia that celebrates the history of Boy and Girl Scout troops in Redondo Beach. Display contents were developed in consultation with a local troop leader and includes a period Boy Scout uniform; early Girl Scouts regalia including a sash, beret, and merit badges; and hand-carved pinewood derby racers from the 1970’s.
• Olympic Games - An exhibit celebrating the upcoming 2028 Games is still on display, including memorabilia, advertisements, and other commemorative artifacts from the 1932 and 1984 Los Angeles Olympic games. Items include those on loan from former Redondo Beach Olympian, Amy White, who was a 16-year-old silver medalist in swimming at the 1984 Olympics.
General Updates
• An antique police/fire emergency callbox was recently added to display.
• Staff continue to organize and evaluate the condition of existing exhibits, display cases and other furnishings, and general conditions of the museum facility.
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