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Parks & Recreation highlights 90-and-up banquet, Pavilion pool opening and upcoming CAPRA visit
Summary
Recreation staff announced a May 21 banquet for residents aged 90+, a June 24–25 grand opening for the Pavilion Center pool, and a CAPRA accreditation visit scheduled for the week after Memorial Day; a resident letter praised new speed-feedback signs at Lorenzi Park.
Lisa Tovar, recreation manager, told the commission the department will hold its annual 90-and-up banquet on Thursday, May 21, for city residents age 90 and older and their guests.
Tovar also said the department’s 2024 shift to a universal fitness membership has simplified access and increased participation and revenue: prior to 2024, fitness passes were a la carte and limited to single centers; the universal pass now allows access to most fitness classes and amenities across locations.
On facilities, Tovar said the Pavilion Center pool grand opening is scheduled for June 24–25. Pat O'Mara told commissioners the department’s CAPRA accreditation visit was rescheduled to the week following Memorial Day (the transcript lists it as May 26–27) and invited commissioners to a breakfast with visiting assessors.
Chair Becker read a public comment from resident John Arthur Perazzo praising dynamic speed-feedback signs on West Washington Avenue adjacent to Lorenzi Park, saying they have "reduced drag races" and improved safety for park-goers. Commissioners thanked Perazzo and staff for coordinating the project.
The meeting adjourned with no further action on these items.
