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Desert Recreation District reports early progress maintaining Cathedral City parks, expanding programs
Summary
Desert Recreation District (DRD), which began providing park maintenance and recreation programming in Cathedral City on July 1 under Measure W funding, told the council Aug. 15 it has staffed local offices, cleaned facilities and launched youth and senior programs while continuing outreach and coordination with city staff.
Desert Recreation District officials told the Cathedral City City Council on Aug. 15 that the district has completed initial setup and is conducting day-to-day maintenance and programming at the city's five major parks after becoming the service provider on July 1.
"We're out in the parks every day ensuring that our spaces and restrooms are clean, safe and ready for the community to enjoy," said Cynthia, community services supervisor for the Cathedral City area with Desert Recreation District. DRD staff said they secured an office in the city library, established IT access, onboarded park attendants and streamlined reservations and vandalism…
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