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Concert in the Park: Family Fun Fest Event Recap (Laura Armanino, Recreation Program Manager)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Parks and Recreation Commission be updated on the outcome of the 2024 Concert in the Park: Family Fun Fest event at Orange Memorial Park.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Concert in the Park, the City's largest annual event produced by the Parks and Recreation Department, took place on Saturday, September 21 and was enjoyed by more than 3,000 individuals. From 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., guests were treated to a variety of activities, exhibitors, food and beverage offerings, dance performances by Ballet Folklorico, and musical entertainment by El Camino High School Jazz Band, Blessid Union of Souls, and Dazz Band. While the event is the public-facing highlight of staff's efforts, there is much that happens behind the scenes before and after the event that makes this day possible.
Prior to the event, Building Maintenance staff performed a deep cleaning of park facilities, and assisted with pre and post event deliveries and setup. Pressure washing and deodorizing of park restrooms was performed by Building Maintenance staff. The Building Maintenance Division also provided staffing support during the event, keeping areas clean and assisting with event setup and breakdown to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for the event participants.
Parks Division staff worked for three weeks prior to the event spreading approximately 20 cubic yards of soil over the field to address any low spots, as well as spreading 80 cubic yards of reclaimed mulch throughout planters in the park. Staff focused on detailing the restrooms with help from the Building Maintenance Division, as noted above, each day during the week prior to the concert. All picnic sites and pathways were pressure-washed including seating areas and trash cans. The Memorial Drive parking lot and the shoulder were cleared of eucalyptus debri...
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