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Parks and Recreation highlights July programming, reports July 3 turnout of 6,891 and schedules community garden ribbon cutting
Summary
Parks and Recreation Director Enriquez reported robust July programming, credited staff for the city’s July 3 celebration and said staff counted 6,891 attendees at the event; he also announced a July 26 ribbon cutting for the city’s new community garden.
Parks and Recreation Director Enriquez used the department update to thank staff and highlight July programming during the city’s observance of 'Parks Make Life Better' month.
Enriquez thanked custodial and maintenance staff, recreation professionals, teen‑center staff and senior‑center staff for their roles in running city programs. He outlined events beginning this week, including the Concerts at the Park series (first performance scheduled Thursday at Beardsley Park), a dive‑in movie at the pool and a Tales on the Trail pet event set to begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday with vendors, demonstrations and a puppuccino station for pets.
Councilmembers praised the department’s planning and execution of the July 3 celebration. Staff reported an attendance count of 6,891 using staff posted at three entrances with clickers; councilmembers and staff said the number does not include spectators outside the park or nearby businesses. Councilmembers also praised public safety, volunteers and partner organizations for helping keep the event safe and suggested potential additions — a golf cart or an all‑terrain vehicle for medical transport, better seating layout and sensory accommodations such as a quiet zone and headphone options.
Community garden and other items: Director Enriquez and Director Peterson reported the city received 68 applications for 22 community‑garden beds; notices to accepted applicants will go out by the following Monday and the ribbon cutting is scheduled for July 26 at 10 a.m. at Zieto/Carracci Park. Enriquez said all 68 applicants were Duarte residents and that staff prioritized distribution across the city’s seven districts.
Enriquez also described other seasonal programming: concerts, a teen center schedule, senior programs and ongoing recreation classes. No vote was taken on the presentation items; staff will proceed with event logistics and garden onboarding.
