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Friends of the Parks reviews signature events, flags insurance and municipal-code limits on activities
Summary
Friends of the Parks told Hermosa Beach’s Parks Commission its signature events—Pumpkins in the Park, Pets in the Park and Movies at the Beach—were broadly successful but rising indemnity costs and a municipal code banning goats in parks will force changes (including ending goat yoga and reducing street banners).
Friends of the Parks presented its annual recap to the Parks, Recreation & Community Resources Advisory Commission, praising strong turnouts for Pumpkins in the Park and Movies at the Beach while flagging operational challenges including insurance costs, street banners and a municipal code that prohibits goats in city parks.
Laura Leventhal, speaking for the volunteer group, said the three signature events were “overarchingly successful” but noted this year the group ran into two recurring constraints: (1) an increase in indemnity and…
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