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, September 13 at Wilderness Park.
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
Demolition of the existing playground and surfacing began on Thursday, August 27. Playground equipment has already begun being installed and is expected to continue through early October. Staff anticipates the playground to be completed by mid-October.
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: 1, 2, 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, and 30
The museum had a total monthly guest count of 274.
Exhibits & Displays
Dominguez Water Company Embosser – was recently donated, which is a c.1911 cast iron paper embosser with gold painted details and in good working condition. Staff are working on the informative text and will have it out for display soon.
Scouting in Redondo Beach – old photos are displayed along...
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