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Soledad highlights parks and recreation growth; city eyes ADA, capital upgrades
Summary
The City of Soledad’s Parks & Recreation department reported program participation and facility improvements since its 2021 launch, including Orchard Lane Park’s inclusive playground, expanded leagues and senior programs, and pending ADA and kitchen upgrades funded in part by grants. Council praised staff and asked for continued planning and outreach.
Jessica Paz, Soledad’s recreation manager, told the City Council on May 1 that the newly formed Parks & Recreation Department has grown rapidly since opening in 2021, citing participant and facility metrics and a list of capital projects.
Paz said the department enrolled 1,273 participants in its first year and recorded 16,313 visits to the fitness and gym program; by the second year those numbers rose to 2,079 participants and 25,183 gym visits. “We see about almost 3,000…
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