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):
Spring Classes, Camps, & Activities AND Summer Camps
Registration for spring classes & camps as well as summer camps began on Monday, February 23 for residents and Monday, March 2 for non-residents. Additional information can be found at the following link:
<https://www.redondo.org/departments/community_services/classes_and_activities/index.php>
Summer Classes & Activities
Registration for summer classes & activities will begin Tuesday, May 19 for residents and Tuesday, May 26 for non-residents. Additional information can be found at the following link:
<https://www.redondo.org/departments/community_services/classes_and_activities/index.php>
Upcoming Events & Activities
• Story Time in the Park - this monthly event will be held on Sunday, May 10 from 1:00 to 1:45pm at Wilderness Park near Pine Camp.
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
The agreement with Playcore Wisconsin, Inc., DBA Gametime, the company that will manufacture and install the playground, was approved by the City Council on April 21, 2026. Staff are working with representatives to initiate fabrication of the playground so that work can commence as quickly as possible.
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 (April 2026)
The museum was open 11:00am to 2:00pm on the following days: 1, 4, 5, 8, 11, 12, 15, 18, 19, 22, 25, 29, and 29
The museum had a total guest count of 580, including approximately 385 attendees for the 134th City Birthday Celebration.
134th City Birthday Celebration
The City held a successful 134th birthday celebration at the Historical Museum on Saturday, April 26. Staff from the Library Department provided a Redondo Beach trivia game; Community Services staff provided interactive games, snacks and beverages; the Historical Society provided birthday cake; the Fire Department provided a ladder truck to hang the American flag to add to the festivities; and the Police Department provided popcorn for all attendees. All activities and interactions were free for all visitors. Additionally, staff and the Birthday Celebration Subcommittee coordinated to have face painting and balloon artistry by The Bizy Bee and a 10-foot tall, juggling, Abraham Lincoln on stilts. Staff would like to extend sincere appreciation to Commissioners Yousufzai and Rowe for their assistance in planning and implementing the event, and to Chairperson Maroko for jumping in to help serve the birthday cake.
General Updates
• The Public Works Building Maintenance and Parks Divisions completed a number of facility maintenance and improvement items around the Historical Museum and Heritage Court.
• Staff are purchasing four benches to be placed around the fountain in Heritage Court.
• New, Existing, and Upcoming Exhibits
o Staff are working on a Girl Scouts in Redondo Beach exhibit, which will be on display soon.
o A temporary exhibit, History of Telephones and Service in Redondo Beach, is currently being assembled by staff and will be on display soon.
o A new exhibit celebrating the upcoming 2028 Games is now on display, including memorabilia, advertisements, and other commemorative artifacts from the 1932 and 1984 Los Angeles Olympic games.
• Staff continue to organize and evaluate the condition of existing exhibits, display cases and other furnishings, and the museum facility.
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