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>
Wilderness Pond Lower Pond Restoration Project
Restoration of the lower pond near completion. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, March 19. More details will be shared soon!
Upcoming Events & Activities
• Eggstravaganza - kids of all ages can come and participate in a free egg hunt on Saturday, March 28 from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Franklin Park. Event will also include a photo booth and other activities.
The following information is provided as updates following recent inquiries from the Commission regarding recreation and park-related projects and initiatives:
Alta Vista Pickleball Tennis & Pickleball Courts Project
Resurfacing of four tennis courts located at Alta Vista Park was completed, and courts reopened to the public, on Monday, March 2. This included the opening of the city’s first dedicated pickleball courts. The remaining four tennis courts will be resurfaced in late March. Staff wishes to thank the Alta Vista Pickleball Subcommittee for the time and effort that was given to support the development of the pickleball court use policies, which included multiple meetings; outreach with neighboring agencies and local pickleball representatives; and hours of analysis of best practices research. A copy of the updated Alta Vista court use policies, which includes the pickleball courts, is attached, as reference.
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 (January 2025)
The museum was open on the following days: 1, 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, and 28
The museum had a total guest count of 216 for the month.
General Updates
• A new exhibit is being developed in anticipation of the 2028 Olympic games. Memorabilia, advertisements and other commemorative artifacts from the 1932 and 1984 Los Angeles Olympics have been collated, restored, and temporarily placed on exhibition.
• Staff has made progress in sorting and reorganizing unidentified Native American artifacts, attempting to properly identify them and their purpose(s).
• Staff are working on evaluating the condition and long-term utility of existing display cases and shelving units throughout the facility to determine whether replacements are needed or if there are other display options available that would enhance the viewing of items. Additionally, a general evaluation of the condition of the museum is also being undertaken by staff to determine whether any fiscal requests need to be made for next year’s budget.
ATTACHMENTS
Alta Vista Tennis and Pickleball Court Use Policies