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Boardwalk opening drew thousands as staff previews packed summer events
Summary
Staff told the committee the boardwalk grand opening and recent family events drew about 3,000 people and previewed a full summer schedule, including a July 3 "America 250" celebration planned from 6–10 p.m., concerts, movies and new free fitness programming.
Staff briefed the committee that the boardwalk grand opening and recent family events attracted large crowds. "There was 3,000 folks," staff said while reviewing photos and attendance figures from the Bunny Hop and grand opening.
Committee members and staff discussed the schedule of summer programming, with staff noting an outdoor concert on June 5 and a dual movie-and-soccer night planned for June 12. When asked about the July 3 "America 250" timing, staff said the event is planned "6 to 10." The staff presentation also listed recurring recreation offerings—pickleball round-robins and new free outdoor fitness classes beginning June 3—intended to draw regular weekend and weekday participation.
The presentation included operational details: alcohol will be sold by vendors at tents around the pond under existing open-container rules (attendees may not bring their own alcohol), and the city will stage food vendors and performances to balance community access with safety. Staff said the recent Touch-a-Truck and other events reinforced logistics needs for large crowds and vendor placement.
The committee did not take formal action on these items but gave staff feedback on scheduling and public communication. Staff said they will use the committee's input to finalize vendor allocations, parking plans and event-day staffing.
