PKC - Item 3C - Parks Amenities Discussion
ROSEMEAD
PARKS AND RECREATION
MEMORANDUM
TO: AMANDA MORENO, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER
FROM: TOM BOECKING, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: JULY 8, 2026
SUBJECT: POTENTIAL CIVIC CENTER AMENITIES – DISCUSSION SUMMARY
SUMMARY
On July 7, 2026, the Parks Commission discussed a variety of amenities that could be
incorporated into a potential Civic Center park to create a welcoming, sustainable, and multi-
functional public space. Commissioners expressed support for features that promote recreation,
community gathering, environmental education, and accessibility.
Recommended amenities included public art installations, such as a community mural that could
involve resident participation, picnic shelters and shaded seating areas for families and
community gatherings, dog-friendly spaces, and walking paths that encourage outdoor
recreation. Commissioners also supported the use of native and drought -tolerant landscaping,
including demonstration, botanical, and rain gardens, along with educational signage
highlighting environmental features.
To encourage community engagement, Commissioners recommended installing community
information boards for City events, outdoor fitness equipment, and an amphitheater capable of
hosting civic events, performances, and other public programming. They also supported
incorporating open lawn and flexible event spaces that could accommodate festivals, Concerts
and Movies in the Park, and similar community activities.
Commissioners emphasized the importance of bicycle accessibility by recommending additional
bicycle racks and lockers, secure bicycle parking, electric bicycle charging or storage areas, and
bicycle-friendly connections to surrounding neighborhoods. Sustainability was also identified as
a priority, with support for incorporating solar panels to reduce energy costs and promote
environmental awareness.
Additional discussion included the possibility of a rooftop gathering space with outdoor seating
and a café, as well as ensuring the entire site incorporates universal accessibility features that
provide equitable access for residents of all ages and abilities, including seniors, children, and
individuals with disabilities.
During the discussion, Commissioners expressed concern that a pickleball court may not be
appropriate at this location because the noise generated during play could conflict with
surrounding civic and community activities. They also suggested that, if a playground is
included, it would be better located toward the rear of the property with appropriate fencing to
enhance safety, particularly given the site's proximity to Valley Boulevard.