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Parks department reports 887 ranger calls in December; announces youth hiring and events
Summary
Director Beauchamp reported 887 ranger calls and 83 rapid responses in December, upcoming youth hiring (55 positions), a youth resource and employment fair on March 7, Measure L funding for youth scholarships, and several seasonal program openings and community events.
Director Beauchamp delivered department highlights at the Jan. 15 commission meeting, reporting service activity and upcoming programs for 2026.
Beauchamp said rangers responded to 887 calls for service in December and 83 rapid-response incidents. The department will host a youth resource and employment fair on Saturday, March 7, from 9:30 a.m. to noon with on-site registration at 9:15 a.m. for youth ages 13–24. "We will be hiring 55 youth from over 360 applicants; we have 55 spots," Beauchamp said, describing strong demand for seasonal workforce positions.
Other updates included full enrollment for several prime-time and junior rec programs, nine lifeguard classes opening for spring with scholarship availability (applications open Jan. 20), and the Sacramento Youth Commission filling 17 of 19 seats with two district vacancies remaining. Beauchamp also noted Measure L funds have supplied a "significant source of funding" for the youth program scholarship fund and urged applicants to reapply for 2026 if they received funds in 2025.
The department highlighted recent project milestones — including a ribbon cutting at Lewis Park (pickleball courts and playground replacement in District 7) and ongoing annual rose-pruning sessions at McKinley Rose Garden — and invited commissioners and the public to participate in upcoming volunteer opportunities and events.
