PKC - Item 3B - Monthly Parks & Recreation Department ReviewROSEMEAD
PARKS COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE HONORABLE CHAIR AND PARKS COMMISSION
FROM: TOM BOECKING, DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION
DATE: JUNE 1, 2021
SUBJECT: MONTHLY DEPARTMENT UPDATE
AQUATICS
Reservations for summer swim lesson are now open. Due to Covid-19 regulations, swim lessons
have been limited to four participants per class. Sessions for summer swim lessons are offered
on Saturdays as well as Monday — Friday. Reservations for summer Lap Swim and Aqua Fit, at
the Rosemead Aquatic Center, will open on May 31'. The Rosemead Rapids Swim Team had 71
participants for the month of April. The Aquatics division is currently looking to hire Lifeguards,
Instructors, Aquatic Attendants, and Assistant Pool Managers all in preparation for spring and
summer programs.
FACILITIES/PARKS
Garvey Community Center- The Drive -and -Go Lunch Program continued through the month of
May and into June. Garvey Community Center staff continues to host the drive-thru meal
program, as well as a walk-up line in order to serve as many community members as possible.
Meals are still being distributed on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11:30am. Currently, the food
provided consists of frozen and fresh deli meals for a total of 160 participants. In May, the
Center celebrated Mother's Day as every participant received a lollipop bouquet and a card
from the Garvey Community Center staff. Staff also led stretching exercises in the south
parking lot and distributed sports drinks for National Senior Health and Fitness Day. The Center
will celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and have a special treat for Father's Day on June 21. Drive-in
bingo will be held in the south parking lot on June 17 and will be luau themed.
The Garvey Community Center will again receive two hundred food boxes from the L.A. Food
Bank. The food bank also continues to provide produce for participants. In the previous
months, oranges were provided. The next food box distribution will take place Monday, July 5.
Rosemead Community Center- The Herald Christian Health Center (HCHC) provided the last
COVID-19 vaccination clinic on May 20, 2021 at the Rosemead Center. The Parks and Recreation
Department was grateful for the partnership and the ability to bring COVID vaccines to the
community.
Parks Commission Meeting
June 1, 2021
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Farmers Market- The Farmers Market began on May 3 and will run until September 27. The
Farmers Market will be held every Monday from 5-9 pm in the Civic Center Plaza. Items being
sold are produce, prepared food and other goods.
Garden Ribbon Cutting Ceremony- A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on May 8th and 9:00
am for the 2na Temporary Community Garden located at 3224 Del Mar Avenue. The garden was
attended by City Council, Parks Commissioners, Garvey School District Board and Staff as well as
community partners from Cultival-A. Curtesy of Cultival-A, seedlings were provided to distribute
amongst plot owners.
YOUTH PROGRAMS AND SPORTS
Spring Youth Sports Clinics — The 6 weeks sports clinic ended on Saturday, May 8 with a total of
34 participants in basketball and volleyball. Participants worked with our Recreation Staff each
week to learn the fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Parks and Recreation is excited
to offer summer soccer, basketball and volleyball clinics beginning June 19.
Summer Camp Rosemead — Summer Camp Rosemead is back for Summer 20211 Parks and
Recreation will offer its popular summer camp beginning June 14. Participants can register for
weekly themed camps that will be held at Garvey Park, Monday through Friday, from 7am-6pm.
Registration will open June 1.
Youth Group Tennis Lessons — Park and Recreation is teaming up with Johnny Allen Tennis to
offer youth group lessons this summer at Garvey Park for kids ages 6-17 years old. Classes will
be held on either Tuesday or Thursdays beginning the week of June 14. Registration will begin
on June 1.
Youth Group Golf Lessons — SCGA Jr. Golf will be offering youth group golf lessons at Whittier
Narrows Golf Course. Kids ages 5-17 can register beginning June 1 and classes will begin the
week of July 12.
UPDATES
Dog Park — The design of the dog park has been completed. Play amenities have been added to
the design. The next step in the process is to develop construction plans and documents. Staff
is hopeful that the project will begin this summer.
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