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Commission asked to consider early Monster Mash opening for children with special needs
Summary
A commissioner asked whether Pixie Woods could open an hour early for 20–30 special‑needs children to reduce anxiety around large crowds; recreation special‑events staff said the request is handled through the special events office and they will follow up.
During new business at the Sept. 26 Stockton City Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, a commissioner asked the city to consider opening Pixie Woods an hour early for a small group of special‑needs children who have anxiety in large crowds.
“I was at a picnic the other night at Pixie Woods... we were asked if we could potentially ask the city. I know Pixie Woods Board is willing to go early if we could open the park for just for Monster Mash an hour early for this group of special needs kids, 20 to 30 type of a thing,” the commissioner said.
A recreation staff member replied that the request is handled by the special events portion of the recreation department and that staff would get back to the commission with next steps.
Why it matters: the proposal would create a controlled early-entry window to allow children with sensory or crowd‑related anxiety to participate in a city event. The commission did not vote on the request at the meeting; staff indicated they would follow up through the special events process.
Speakers referenced in this article include the commission member who raised the request (identified on the record as President Calder) and a recreation staff member who said the special events office would respond.
