TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM: Lea Kolek, Parks and Community Service Manager
PREPARED BY: Lea Kolek, Parks and Community Service Manager
SUBJECT:
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Park Assignments
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive information on park assignments and discuss their distribution amongst the Commissioners.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
None
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Coordinate and deliver responsive, effective community services.
BACKGROUND
The Parks and Recreation Commission plays a key role in preserving the quality and functionality of the City's parks. By assigning Commissioners to specific parks, the City benefits from having additional "eyes" on its facilities. Commissioners can assist staff by spot-checking park conditions, identifying areas needing attention, and ensuring that the City parks remain safe, clean, and welcoming for all residents. This collaborative approach enhances both maintenance efficiency and community engagement.
The previous discussion of park assignments took place in January 2024. Since then, City Council has appointed Commissioner Parker to a second four-year term and Commissioner Fernandez to a first term. Upon Commissioner Gilliland’s appointment in April 2024, she was automatically assigned Commissioner Akers’ park assignments.
In addition, the school district recently removed all the amenities previously installed by the Community Services Department some 28 years ago due to age and needed repairs; therefore, this facility can no longer be considered a Murrieta park. Fortunately, maintenance has created a small pocket park at the trailhead for the Toulon Trail and this parklet facility is to be included in the park inventory. The number of parks in Murrieta remains the same at 53. The assignment of Toulon Park can be discussed this evening.
Although the Parks Maintenance Division routinely attends to City parks by emptying trash, cleaning restrooms, removing graffiti, addressing liabilities and vandalism, and making needed repairs or noting deficiencies, Commissioners contribute by spot-checking the facilities under staff’s care and acting as an extra set of eyes.
The attachment to this report is the Park Assignment Form, which Commissioners can use while on-site reviewing facilities. The form is a tool to assist Commissioners in noting and tracking needed corrections. Commissioners may report issues such as fallen trees, broken irrigation, graffiti, and vandalism either directly to staff by phone or email, by using the Park Assignment Form, or by using the City’s Fix-it App.
Once a park review is completed, Commissioners using the “form” method to note any deficiencies can send them to staff for review or correction. Forms can be scanned and emailed to staff, dropped off at City Hall, or handed to staff at the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for non-urgent items.
Summary of the last park assignments by Commissioner:
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Commissioner |
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Gilliland |
Collopy |
Wood |
Hunneman |
Parker |
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Antelope Hills Park |
California Oaks Sports Park |
Antigua Park |
Alta Murrieta Sports Park |
B Street Station |
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Alderwood Park |
Copper Canyon Park - Lower & Upper |
Bear Valley Park 1 |
Barratt Park |
Calle Estancia Park |
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Blackmore Ranch Park |
Eastgate Park |
Bear Valley Park 2 |
Century Park |
Equestrian Park |
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Creekside Villages Park |
Glen Arbor Park |
Calle Cipres Park (Oak Tree) |
Community Center/Hunt Field |
Firefighters Park |
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Echo Canyon Park |
Grizzly Ridge Park |
Carson Park |
Crystal Aire Park |
Mapleton Park |
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Los Alamos Hills Sports Park |
Montafino Park |
Mira Mosa Park |
Falcon's View Park |
Rancho Acacia Park |
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Oak Terrace Park |
Mountain Pride Park |
Monte Vista Park |
Meadowridge Park |
Springbrook Park |
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Oak Mesa Park |
Oxford-Oak Tree Park |
Northstar Park |
Sycamore Park |
Torrey Pines Park |
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Pond Park |
Warm Springs Park & Preserve |
Palomar Park |
Sykes Ranch Park |
Valley Vista Park |
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Rosewood Park |
Whitewood Park |
Shady Maple Park |
Town Square Park |
Vintage Reserve Park |
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Pioneer Park |
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FISCAL IMPACT
None
ATTACHMENTS
1. Commission Park Assignment Form - DRAFT