Director Rivera delivered a multi-part staff report updating the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board on completed and planned park improvements, donations and new programming.

Rivera told the board the department installed new benches and tables at Main Street Commons, completed maintenance at McCulloch Park ahead of a community event called Desert Storm, and continues roof and ramada repairs starting with Rotary Park. She noted staff helped plant trees with the Lake Havasu homeschool coop on Arbor Day, April 25, and the mayor issued a proclamation for the event.

On aquatics, Rivera said the Aquatic Center will celebrate its 30th anniversary on May 3 with the Elks Lodge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. She described new classes and equipment: adult kayaking and paddleboard sessions in May, baby-and-me yoga averaging about six mothers and babies per session, and three open spots remaining in a May kayaking class. Rivera said Matt Dickinson, the aquatics program coordinator, shadowed Goodyear’s aquatics supervisor for professional development.

Rivera announced two donations: Craig’s Plumbing gave $2,100 to support swim lessons, and the London Bridge Rotary Club donated $33,160 to after‑school and summer camp programs. She said the department will use the Rotary donation to expand affordability for families. Rivera also introduced a free “Swim Across the U.S.” passport program that tracks swim distances by state and awards stickers.

On programming and staffing, Rivera said camp registration opens May 16; adventure camp (three four‑day sessions for ages 9–14) is $60 per session; and the department has over 50 interviews scheduled for summer rec-aid positions. She announced two new program coordinators: an internal hire, David Bell (started the day of the meeting), and Brooke Dube, who will start the following Monday.

Other initiatives: a “green thumb” partnership with the school district and Master Gardeners of Mohave County will place ASU garden beds at elementary schools after ASU closes some community beds; a Truck‑a‑Palooza family event is set for May 15; and a new adventure camp and expanded field trip calendar were finalized.

Board reaction was generally positive; several members praised the report and thanked staff for the work. Board member Alex Ross asked about turf ruts downtown after heavy equipment; Rivera said there were “a few ruts in the grass” that staff were repairing.