To: PUBLIC AMENITIES COMMISSION
From: KELLY ORTA, DEPUTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
TITLE
title
RECEIVE AND FILE UPDATES FROM THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RELATED TO HISTORICAL & PARKS AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES
end
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 began August 3 for residents and will begin on August 10 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
* Storytime in the Park: Sunday, August 9 at Wilderness Park.
* One Last Splash - End of Summer Beach Bash: Sunday, August 30 at Seaside Lagoon
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
Fabrication of equipment is almost completed. Staff are working with GameTime representatives to finalize delivery and installation, which is expected to take place in September.
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 (July 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, 26, & 29
The museum had a total monthly guest count of 261.
Exhibits
* Scouting in Redondo Beach - old photos are displayed alongside early regalia that celebrates the history of 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 me...
Click here for full text