TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Melvin Racelis, Acting Parks and Community Service Manager
PREPARED BY: Roseann Otis, Administrative Assistant – Parks & Recreation
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Parks and Recreation Division Updates
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
Special Events
Leadership: Special Events are led by Special Events Supervisor Laura Frasso and Sr. Special Events Coordinator Nadine Kotob
Upcoming Events
Event
Date & Time
Location
9/11 Ceremony
September 11, 6:00PM
Town Square Park
State of the City
September 30, 5:30PM
Town Square Park
Murrieta Rod Run
October 9-10
Downtown
Dark in the Park / Trunk or Treat
October 23, 5:30PM
Town Square Park
Veterans Day Parade
November 11, 10:00AM
Downtown to Town Square Park
Donuts with Santa & Tree Lighting
December 5, 9AM & 5PM
Town Square Park
For the 2026 Concert in the Park season, the City offered residents twice the concerts by extending the series through July and August and doubling the amount of concerts from 4 to 8!
The Community Services Department celebrated Parks and Recreation Month during the month of July at the Concerts in the Park by offering crafts and spinning wheel/giveaways at each concert.
On August 8, prior to the concert, the City held a Military Banner Retirement ceremony, presided by Mayor Levell. Many families were recognized and given their keepsake banner that was previously displayed on Washington Ave. (photo attached)
During the last three Concerts in August (8/15, 8/22 and 8/29) staff teamed up with 8 Bit Brewing to offer a beer garden to the concert attendees who were over 21. In doing this, the City also entered into a profit share with 8 Bit Brewing by receiving $1 per beer sold.
The most well attended Concerts in the Park were the Jul...
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