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Desert Recreation District reports park repairs, growing programs and a state-funded Esperanza Rising art series
Summary
Desert Recreation District told Cathedral City's Parks and Community Events Commission it has completed several park repairs and expanded programming since July 2025; the district said the city received a state grant for 'Esperanza Rising,' a four-part public art series at Esperanza Park.
Representatives from the Desert Recreation District updated the Parks and Community Events Commission on maintenance and programming March 3. Ken Smallow, Planning and Public Works Director for Desert Recreation District, said the district began a contract with the city in July 2025 to provide maintenance and programming at six city parks. "The district oversees 6 parks in the city of Cathedral City," Smallow said.
Smallow described recent maintenance work, including replacing roughly 160 square feet of sidewalk at Dennis Keats Park…
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