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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-01 PRC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet � �,� CITY OF PALM DESERT L jal ri__ 11.,•74z PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION . tyl6. i,„, ` y = POSTED AGENDA s'�.ti ���� Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 8:30 a.m. F a�No Administrative Conference Room - Palm Desert Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Any person wishing to discuss any item not on the agenda may address the Parks and Recreation Commission at this point by giving his/her name and address for the record. This is the time and place for any person who wishes to comment on items not on the agenda. It should be noted that at the Parks and Recreation Commission's discretion, these comments may be deferred until such time on the agenda as the item is discussed. Remarks shall be limited to a maximum of five minutes, unless additional time is authorized by the Commission. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2014. Rec: Approve as presented Action: V. NEW BUSINESS A. PALMA VILLAGE PARK - EASTERN PASSIVE AREA B. STANDARDS FOR FOOD TRUCKS WITHIN PALM DESERT VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. NONE POSTED AGENDA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION APRIL 1, 2014 VII. OLD BUSINESS A. NONE VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. PDYSA OPENING DAY CEREMONIES B. FREEDOM DOG PARK EXPANSION C. VOLUNTEER EFFORTS — HIKING TRAILS D. 2014 SPRING CONCERTS IN THE PARK E. BEST OF THE VALLEY WINNERS — CIVIC CENTER PARK F. PARK USE REPORT - University Dog Park (Kalman-Thomas) - University Park East (Ballew-Dawson-Jutovsky) G. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER H. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT I. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT - International Sports Festival Report - Program Updates - Facilities Use IX. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER COMMENTS X. ADJOURNMENT I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Parks and Recreation Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 28th day March of 2014. Donna Evans, Recording Secretary 2 CITY OF PALM DESERT .•��� '�: MINUTES 41, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, February 4, 2014 — 8:30 a.m. Administrative Conference Room — Palm Desert Civic Center 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California 92260 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Hall convened the meeting at 8:32 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent Commissioner Kim Housken Chair Raymond Rodriguez Vice Chair Deborah Hall Commissioner Jerry Dawson Commissioner Mary Helen Kelly Commissioner Dean Dowty Commissioner Christopher Thomas Commissioner Lynn B. Jutovsky Commissioner Randy Guyer Ex-Officio Members: Kevin Kalman, Desert Recreation District Staff Present: Donna Evans, Recording Secretary Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works H. Spencer Knight, Landscape Manager Ryan Stendell, Senior Management Analyst John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager Guests: Karen Creasy, YMCA of the Desert Laura McGalliard, Desert Recreation District Kevin Kalman, Desert Recreation District Robert A. Spiegel, Councilman III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS A. NONE 1 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2014 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2014 Commissioner Guyer moved for approval, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, and carried by a 5-4 vote, with Guyer, Hall, Housken, Kelly and Thomas voting AYE; Dawson, Dowty, Jutovsky, and Rodriguez absent. V. NEW BUSINESS A. PICKLEBALL ANALYSIS Mr. Stendell stated that he did more research and submitted a memo for the Commission to review regarding the costs related to either the construction of new pickleball courts or conversion of existing tennis courts into pickleball courts. He discussed estimates and location opportunities and concluded that staff believes the long-term solution lies with the North Sphere Regional Park, as this would provide an area for multiple courts in one location. B. STAFF PROPOSED CIP BUDGET FY 14/15 Randy Chavez, Senior Landscape Inspector, gave a Power Point presentation highlighting the Capital Improvement Projects that are necessary within the parks located in Palm Desert. The proposed CIP budget for fiscal year 2014/2015 reflects expenditures in the amount of $181,500, which primarily addresses capital upgrades to the aging park facilities. Upgrades and improvements are planned throughout the year and include ADA upgrades at University Park East, Palma Village Park and Magnesia Falls Park. Some of the other upgrades include resurfacing of tennis and basketball courts, replacement of door louvers, addition of drinking fountains, upgrades to rubber play surfaces, addition of wood fiber to playground areas and renovation of the rose garden. C. PARK INSPECTIONS PROCEDURES Mr. Stendell stated that he received e-mail correspondence from Commissioner Dawson and Chair Rodriguez regarding the park inspection assignments. The goal is to get all the commissioners to visit the parks, as much as possible. It was suggested to do a Park Spotlight every month so that all of the commissioners go to the same park to review. The commissioners commented that they don't mind being assigned a particular park, but also thought that a Park Spotlight would be interesting. 2 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2014 VI. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. NONE VII. OLD BUSINESS A. NONE VIII. PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES A. VOLUNTEER TRAIL MAINTENANCE DAYS Mr. Stendell stated that there's a group of volunteers working on the Randall Henderson Trail. The Friends of the Desert Mountains, BLM and the Desert Hiking Club have been organizing "Trail Tuesdays" and are repairing our trails. They're doing a great job and are currently working near Stone Eagle re-establishing the storm-damaged trails in that area. B. FREEDOM DOG PARK EXPANSION Mr. Stendell stated that the City Council reviewed and approved the Freedom Dog Park Expansion at the second meeting in January. The project is currently out to bid for the fencing portion. Lighting will be installed separately. The concrete portion is complete and there are enough site furnishings to equip the park without purchasing too many new benches. The expansion project should be complete by May 2014. C. COMMISSION BYLAWS Mr. Stendell stated that changes to the bylaws were made quite some time ago. These changes will be presented to the City Council at the second meeting in February for adoption. D. PARK USE REPORT — Palma Village (Housken, Kelly, Rodriguez) Commissioner Housken visited Palma Village Park and reported that there are a lot of sprinklers that are capped off behind the bathroom along the northwest wall and wondered if new plants were going to be put in. The volleyball sand had a lot of trash, debris and cigarette butts in it. Mr. Chavez commented that the sand is raked "as needed". Commissioner Housken commented that she doesn't think that the passive east end is being utilized and wondered if there could be a better use for this area. Mr. Stendell stated that the passive end is around a corner and people may not see it. The next agenda will have an item on re-evaluating the passive east end of Palma Village Park. 3 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2014 E. PALM DESERT AQUATIC CENTER Karen Creasy was present and submitted her report to the Commission to review. The Aquatic Center has a shower program due to the large number of homeless people requesting showers. They charge $2.50 for a shower. Spring swim lessons begin in March. January was very busy. The timing system has been ordered. Mr. Knight asked about re-sodding the turf area on the east side that rises up and stated that his area would have to be closed for approximately 30-40 days. Ms. Creasy stated that Spring break is the third week in March and is expecting heavy use during this time period. F. FAMILY YMCA OF THE DESERT Rob Ballew was absent. A report was given by Karen Creasy in his absence. Ms. Creasy stated that the YMCA's fundraising event started on January 16 and ends on February 20. Their goal this year is $395,000. All the money that's raised stays in the valley. G. DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Mr. Kalman stated that the DRD hosted the 2nd Annual Disability Sports Festival. There were 33 different groups and agencies that came together to put this on. There were 40 disabled participants the first year and there were 139 disabled participants this year. There were approximately 300 people at the event which included those participating as well as their families and friends. Desert ARC and Angel View made up approximately 60% of the participants. A lot of the coaches came from outside the area. The event was held at Civic Center Park and included about twenty vendors with services specific to those with disabilities. Some of the events included hand cycling, tandem cycling, recumbent cycling, basketball, golf, javelin, beep baseball, soccer, etc...The whole idea was to get people with disabilities exposed to different sports that they could participate in. Mr. Kalman commented that their new clubhouse is in the process of being manufactured for the First Tee facility. They're still working with the City on the ADA requirements with regard to the site work that's going to go around the building. This is taking a little longer than they had originally thought, but it should be completed by May 2014. The annual First Tee fundraiser takes place in two weeks. It'll be held at Bermuda Dunes Country Club and the event is sold out. They generally raise between $45,000 and $55,000. 4 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES FEBRUARY 4, 2014 The Senior Games begin on Thursday, February 6th. Mayor Tanner will be there to kick off the event. Mr. Stendell stated that he e-mailed invitations to the commissioners for the ribbon cutting, which will be held at the Aquatic Center on February 6th at 10:00 a.m. Pickleball is the biggest event and is sold out with 220 players signed up. Commissioner Thomas suggested having wheelchair pickleball. Mr. Kalman stated that this would be a good idea since there's already an established pickleball community. Mr. Kalman shared the results of the DRD's Master Plan Survey that they did in 2013. Copies of the results were distributed to the Commission for them to review. Palm Desert's participation in the survey was excellent and included 38% of the total responses. 458 responses were collected. Mr. Kalman reviewed the results with the Commission. The consultants did asset inventory of both the facilities that the DRD owns and the facilities that they manage. 10,000 surveys were mailed and they were very pleased with the response from the western part of the district. The eastern part of the Coachella Valley was very quiet. IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Thomas invited everyone to watch the pickleball competition at the Senior Games on February 7th 8th and 9th. X. 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Palm Desert Civic Center Park Amphitheatre 73-510 Fred Waring Drive(at San Pablo) Info:760-346-0611 i www.cityofpalmdesert.org PALM DESERT CALIFORNIA L Y' Best Public Park 2014 Posted on November 22,2013 b admin First place: Palm Desert Civic Center Park In the cit of Palm Desert, the Civic Center Park has 70 acres dedicated to outdoor fun. From baseball fields to voile ball courts, and do• •arks to skate •arks, there are •lent of diversions. The •ark also has a s•ectacular collection of sublic art includin• the Holocaust Memorial, the Peach Memorial, Desert Dessert and The Dreamer. Fred Warin• Dr. and San Pablo Ave., Palm Desert, (760) 568-9697, cityofpalmdesert.org Second place: Joshua Tree National Park, Joshua Tree Visitor Center: 6554 Park Blvd., Joshua Tree nps.gov/jotr Third 'lace: Ruth Hard Park, 700 Tamarisk Lane, Palm S•rin•s, 760 323- 8272, palmspringsca.gov -Beth Roessner Posted in Pride of Place 2014 2,y- / As Puaw4e) IN: BESTOF.MYDESERT.COM BESToF THE VALLEY WINNERS -- 2014 Palm Ikea/Civic Ceuta Pak Rnt Of Me Valley Winners nrdnva.w.o.•4tin + PDAC January 2014 Month End Report Income Rental Admission Program Food Beverage Retail Total $10,648.00 $16,346.00 $4,984.00 $425.00 $287.00 $1076.00 33,766.00 Tran Type Description January 2014 100 - Resident: 13-59 438 101 -Non-Resident: 13-59 553 102—Resident: Yth/Sr 304 103 —Non Resident: Yth/Sr 376 104—Resident: 2-5 38 105 —Non Resident: 2-5 38 Totals 1,747 2014 2013 25 Punch Monthly Use 483 243 3Mo. Card Monthly Use 198 81 1Yr. Card Monthly Use 65 29 25 Punch Cards Sold 31 39 3 Mo. Pass Sold 16 4 Annual Pass Sold 2 0 10-2 Punch Cards Sold 24 20 50 Punch Cards Sold 0 0 Yoga Punch Cards Sold 1 0 Water Aerobic Pass Sold 24 8 Fitness Pass Sold 4 1 School Field Trips 1 0 PDAC averaged January 2014 105per day Program participants registered January 1-31 = 772 Group Swim Lessons = 0 Private Swim Lessons =23 Aerobics = 561 Yoga=23 Zumba=2 SilverSneakers= 125 Personal Training=2 (5 session packages) Lifeguard Training= 0 CPR/First Aid=0 Lifeguard Re-Certification=2 Shower= 34 Lane Rentals =times January 1-31 Palm Desert Swim Club =21 Scorpion Water Polo= 11 Piranhas =4 B. Hobbins = 14 Desert Swim Academy= 9 Edmonton Swim Club=9 Xavier HS = 15 University of British Columbia=2 University of Puget Sound= 5 Program Highlights for month: - Minnesota Tri Masters in town for a 2 day clinic. - Xavier held water polo matches against various schools at the pool. - Swim Team held meetings in the multi-purpose room. - Yoga class numbers are increasing in the multi-purpose room. - Silver sneakers is growing in size and popularity. - YMCA sustaining kickoff held at the pool deck for first time. - Safety training group meeting and tour at the aquatic center. - Lifeguard re-certification class took place. - Meetings held for Masters Programs, Swim to Win, FG marketing. - Swim Club continuing to utilize lanes during after school time. - Xavier using pool for regular water polo practice and games. - Water aerobics numbers are some of the largest since opening day. - Numerous schools already calling in to book trips in May and June. Upcoming Events for this month: - World Gym grand opening participation on February 1. - YMCA's Youth and Government dinner at pool on 2/6. - Senior Games will be held on Sunday, February 9th - Lifeguard class will take place at pool 2/21-2/23. - Chicago Masters will be travelling into town for 5 days of swimming. - Presidents Day holiday customers. - YMCA sustaining campaign to come to a close. Current program concerns: - Limited swim space at certain times of the day happening more often. - Numerous staff members need to be hired over the next few months as we go into the busy recreation season. PDAC February 2014 Month End Report Income Rental Admission Program Food Beverage Retail Total 6784.00 17,016.00 5833.00 677.00 389.00 968.00 31,685.00 Tran Type Description February 2014 100 - Resident: 13-59 515 101 -Non-Resident: 13-59 710 102 —Resident: Yth/Sr 368 103 —Non Resident: Yth/Sr 458 104—Resident: 2-5 50 105 —Non Resident: 2-5 66 Totals 2,167 2014 2013 25 Punch Monthly Use 446 405 3Mo. Card Monthly Use 181 93 1Yr. Card Monthly Use 84 35 50 Punch Card Use 0 0 25 Punch Cards Sold 35 38 3 Mo. Pass Sold 8 4 Annual Pass Sold 1 0 10-2 Punch Cards Sold 7 6 50 Punch Cards Sold 0 0 Yoga Punch Cards Sold 0 0 Water Aerobic Pass Sold 22 9 Fitness Pass Sold 3 2 School Field Trips 0 0 PDAC averaged 137 per day, February 2014 Program participants registered February 1-28 = 940 Group Swim Lessons = 0 Private Swim Lessons = 10 Aerobics = 698 Yoga = 19 Zumba = 8 SilverSneakers = 153 Lifeguard Training= 5 CPR/First Aid= 0 Lifeguard Re-Certification = 0 Shower=45 Personal Training= 2 (5 session) Lane Rentals =times 1-31 Palm Desert Swim Club = 20 Scorpion Water Polo = 7 Coach B. Hobbins = 16 Birthday Parties= 1 Desert Swim Academy= 18 Brick house Sports = 1 Desert Recreation District= 1 Xavier HS = 15 Chicago Masters =2 Piranhas =2 Program Highlights for month: • Participated in Grand Opening of World Gym • Youth and Government Dinner and Recognition • Senior Games hosted by Desert Recreation District • Brickhouse Sports Triathlon Clinic • Lifeguard Training Class took place • YMCA ops meeting at pool • Chicago Masters Group in town for rental • Xavier HS transition from water polo to swim team practice • Water Aerobics Classes are very full • Increase in regular lap swimmers • Arthritis Class seeing an obvious increase in participants • Hosted Booth at Lake Cahuilla Triathlon Event Upcoming Events for this month: • Chicago Masters here for more days • Hosting Booth at Kline and Clark Triathlon Event • Lifeguard class to take place • Swim to Win Planning Meeting • Get Wet Scuba Class • PDSC Swim-O-Thon • School Field Trips over Spring Break • Hosting booth at Safety Festival in Civic Center Park • Swim Lesson programs to start up for Spring • • • • • • • • • •_ • o . • DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Date: March 27, 2014 To: Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator Subject: February Activity Report Palm Desert Community Center PD Gym and Fitness Center • 2,610 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness Member Scans 2,610 center facilities Drop In/Daily Pass 339 • 339 additional gym and fitness center users paid the Total 2,949 daily walk-in fee • 211 people registered for classes Memberships Sold • 265 additional people participated in classes on a Fitness Pass 142 drop in basis Desert Willow 447 • 447 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued The First Tee 3 • 142 Fitness Center Passes issued Skate Park 45 • There were no Community Center rentals for the Total 637 month of February Activity Enrollments Portola Community Center PD Center Afterschool 22 • 40 rental reservations • 193 hours of rental use Reagan Intramural Sport 53 Dance 24 Palm Desert Parks Health and Fitness 47 • 318 park reservations Martial Arts 19 • 2,243 hours of rental use Sports 20 Tots 26 The Golf Center Home of the First Tee Total 211 • The First Tee building is moving forward and is in plan check. Drop-in Class Participation • New sessions sign-ups are happening now and Dance 56 classes start the week of March 17th. Health and Fitness 140 • The First Tee program will be hosting program Sports 69 classes at the Kraft Nabisco Championship. Total 265 • March is First Tee month and trying to get the local First Tee Golf Course Use golf courses to host a fundraiser for the program. Driving Range 640 9-Hole Adult 933 Palm Desert Skate Park 9-Hole Child 182 • 45 skate park memberships sold Lessons 33 • 204 skaters used the park Misc. Usage 15 • 188 bikers used the park Total 1,803 This Month's Events Rentals by Location • Over 830 people attended the Chef's at the Library Civic Center Park 105 Series in February. Freedom Park 82 • Over 320 people attended the Sunday Sounds concert series in February. Olsen Field 24 PD Soccer Park 107 Next Month's Events PD Community Center 44 • March 1, 2014 the Wild Flower Festival was held at Portola Center 40 the San Jacinto National Monument and Visitor's Total 402 Center. Desert Recreation District provided face painting and children's activities and well as an Rentals by Facility Type information booth. Amphitheatre 1 • Chef's at the Library—Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Football Field 18 2:00pm at the community center.This will be the final one of the series. We look forward to Gymnasium 0 partnering again and starting the new series in Multipurpose Room 84 November. Pavilion 6 • Sunday Sounds—Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 2:00pm Softball Field 179 at the community center.This will be the final one Soccer Field 114 of the series. We look forward to partnering again Total 402 and starting the new series in November. • March 20, 2014 at 3:00pm The California Milk Hours Rented by Location Processor Board (CMPB) has partnered with Desert Recreation District- Palm Desert Community Center Civic Center Park 917.5 to host a kid-friendly, educational cooking classes Freedom Park 502 featuring after-school snacks.This will take place in Olsen Field 146 the Palm Desert Community Center during our after PD Soccer Park 677.5 school program. PD Community Center 245.75 • March 23, 2014 we will be partnering with Opera Portola Center 193 Arts to hold the 5th Annual Opera and Arts Festival Total 2,681.75 at the amphitheater in Civic Center Park.The festivities will begin at 10:45am and continue until 4:30pm. Hours Rented by Facility Type • March 30, 2014 we will be partnering with Desert Amphitheatre 16 Best Friend's Closet to bring the prom dress Football Field 69 giveaway to the community center.This program is Gymnasium 0 for local high school students with a valid school ID Multipurpose Room 438.75 card. Pavilion 96 Softball Field 1,362.5 Soccer Field 699.5 Total 2,681.75 Palm Desert Senior Games and International Sports Festival The 14th Annual Palm Desert Senior Games and International Sports Festival ran from February 6 through February 9, 2014.The year we had 1054 registered athletes, which was 20 less athletes than last year. We did not offer lawn bowling or shuffle board this year. We actually had a small increase in participation in the other activities. We worked with Palm Desert High School volleyball team as well as track and field and the Palm Desert swim team to run the events again.The athletes really enjoy this experience with the younger athletes and it creates a nice atmosphere for everyone.The high school booster clubs and the Palm Desert swim team also appreciated the opportunity for their fund raising efforts. In lieu of the dinner we had a welcoming wine reception for the athletes. We provided a few appetizers and the wine was donated by Sonoma County Senior Games. I have heard a lot of positive comments and requests for us to continue this. We also worked with a few local restaurants to offer discounts for the athletes. Overall 2014 Palm Desert Senior Games & International Sports Festival Overall Games Enrollment Individual Sport Male Female Total Hot Shots & Free Throws 14 3 17 9-Hole Golf 11 5 16 Pickleball 138 94 232 Men's Soccer 57 N/A 57 Swimming 31 17 48 Table Tennis 31 10 41 Track& Field and Race Walk 93 35 128 Team Sports #of Teams #of Participants Water Volleyball—Recreation 6 62 Water Volleyball—Competitive 7 59 Men's Volleyball—35 to 59 8 53 Men's Volleyball—50 and Older 10 63 Women's Volleyball—35 to 49 13 80 Women's Volleyball—50 and Older 16 115 Women's Soccer 11 106 Men's 3-on-3 Basketball 7 29 Overall Participants Male Female Total 2014 Palm Desert Games 557 497 1,054 Resident Non-Resident 193 861 • • • • _ • • • • • • • o . • DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT Date: March 27, 2014 To: Palm Desert Parks and Recreation Commission From: Brenda Nutcher, Community Services Coordinator Subject: March Activity Report (Numbers reflect activity through March 26, 2014) Palm Desert Community Center • 4,235 members utilized the gymnasium and fitness PD Gym and Fitness Center center facilities Member Scans 4,235 • 384 additional gym and fitness center users paid the Drop In/Daily Pass 384 daily walk-in fee Total 4,619 • 225 people registered for classes • 189 additional people participated in classes on a Memberships Sold drop in basis Fitness Pass 118 • 367 Desert Willow Resident Cards issued Desert Willow 367 • 118 Fitness Center Passes issued The First Tee 101 • There were no Community Center rentals for the Skate Park 38 month of March Total 624 Portola Community Center Activity Enrollments • 43 rental reservations PD Center Afterschool 22 • 209.5 hours of rental use Reagan Intramural Sport 43 Palm Desert Parks Dance 25 • 333 park reservations Health and Fitness 48 • 2,162 hours of rental use Martial Arts 18 Sports 39 The Golf Center Home of the First Tee Tots 30 • Classes started with over 400 youth in our Total 225 program. • First Tee Month was March and we had (8) Drop-in Class Participation course host our youth and staff to raise funds Dance 31 along with awareness on the First tee Program. Health and Fitness 113 • Our new discount range and golf rounds play Sports 45 cards are doing very well with public. Total 189 • Staff attended Palm Desert Safety Days in Palm First Tee Golf Course Use Desert Civic Park with our First Tee information. Driving Range 1,319 • Staff attended (10) other information events to 9-Hole Adult 1025 discuss the First tee program. 9-Hole Child 276 Lessons 27 Next Month: Misc. Usage 20 • Classes will be held the week of the Kraft Total Nabisco Championship on property at Mission Hills Country Club. Rentals by Location • Staff and Volunteers will attend another (10) Civic Center Park 128 First Tee awareness events. Freedom Park 77 • First Tee Clubhouse final details will be completed so we can start the process to Olsen Field 26 convert to a new building. PD Soccer Park 102 PD Community Center 55 • The First Tee golf team and the US Kids tour play kicks-off this month. Portola Center 43 • The First Tee will start its 3rd annual Sunnylands Total 431 Experience First Tee educational/golf session. Rentals by Facility Type Palm Desert Skate Park Amphitheatre 5 • 38 skate park memberships sold Football Field 13 • 136 skaters used the park Gymnasium 8 • 169 bikers used the park Multipurpose Room 90 Pavilion 19 This Month's Events Softball Field 188 • March 1, 2014 the Wild Flower Festival was held at Soccer Field 108 the San Jacinto National Monument and Visitor's Total 431 Center. Desert Recreation District provided face painting and children's activities as well as an information booth. Over 700 people attended Hours Rented by Location throughout the day. Civic Center Park 1164 • Chef's at the Library—Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Freedom Park 472.5 2:00pm at the community center.This was the final Olsen Field 155.5 one of the series. Over 250 people attended. We PD Soccer Park 370.5 look forward to partnering again and starting the PD Community Center 220 new series in November. Portola Center 209.5 • Sunday Sounds—Sunday, March 9, 2014 at 2:00pm Total 2,591.5 at the community center.This was final one of the series. Over 200 people attended. We look forward to partnering again and starting the new series in Hours Rented by Facility Type November. Amphitheatre 80 • March 20, 2014 at 3:00pm The California Milk Football Field 61 Processor Board (CMPB) has partnered with Desert Gymnasium 12 Recreation District- Palm Desert Community Center Multipurpose Room 417.5 to host a kid-friendly, educational cooking classes Pavilion 304 Softball Field 1,325.5 Soccer Field 391 2,591.5 featuring after-school snacks.This took place in the Palm Desert Community Center during our after school program. • March 23, 2014 we partnered with Opera Arts to hold the 5th Annual Opera and Arts Festival at the amphitheater in Civic Center Park.The festivities will began at 10:45am and continued until 4:30pm. Over 2000 people attended throughout the day. • March 24 through March 28, 2014 we will be having a Spring Camp. Activities include, arts and crafts, planting flowers, swimming at the Aquatic Center, attending the Libraries are Fun Day Festivities, sports and a final Friday barbeque. • March 30, 2014 we will be partnering with Desert Best Friend's Closet to bring the prom dress giveaway to the community center.This program is for local high school students with a valid school ID card.