Director Rivera proposed converting the city’s underused "orange soda" trailer into a mobile recreation unit to expand access to recreation programs in neighborhoods. Rivera described the plan and mocked-up design, saying staff would "create a monthly schedule" and rotate the trailer through smaller parks such as Avalon and Parrot.

Why it matters: The trailer aims to reduce transportation barriers for residents who lack a vehicle or live across a major highway from the aquatic center. Rivera framed the unit as an equity measure: the trailer could loan equipment and enable on-site registration where residents cannot reach the main facility. "This would be free to them," Rivera said, noting there would be no participation cost for using the trailer equipment.

Key details: The trailer is already at a wrap shop (Atomic Wraps, per Rivera) and would be outfitted to store recreation equipment and offer a pop-up service window for refreshments or registrations. Rivera said staff are considering adding Wi‑Fi to the unit to accept registrations on site. The unit's programming could include yard games, soccer goals, kites and mobile programming at concerts, special events, sledding with Santa and other community gatherings. Rivera emphasized the unit would be small and primarily used to circulate equipment and staff presence in neighborhood parks.

Next steps: The board discussed the concept in the meeting and received the presentation; no formal vote or appropriation was taken. Rivera said staff would continue planning and could include the unit at special events for outreach and equity reasons.

Ending: The proposal will be available for future discussion and potential inclusion in program budgets or event planning; board members welcomed more detail on schedules and staffing as planning proceeds.