Director Report
December 1 - 31, 2024
Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation's mission is to Build Community, Enrich Lives, and Care for the Urban and Natural Environment. This report is a look back and summary of operations supporting our mission and promise of excellent services to the people of Lake Oswego
A CALM & JOYFUL HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE
The Enrichment and Special Events teams hosted our department's first-ever Sensory Friendly Santa event on December 7, creating a serene and welcoming environment for children with sensory sensitivities to enjoy a special moment with Santa.
Families expressed immense gratitude for this inclusive experience, sharing how meaningful it was to have a holiday tradition tailored to their needs Parents relayed heartfelt thanks, noting how rare it is to find opportunities where their children can thrive without the worry of overstimulation.
The event’s success reinforced our commitment to inclusivity and reminded us of the profound impact we have on the community. A special shout out to the Youth Action Council, who transformed the space with beautiful decorations and helped families craft ornaments and enjoy hot chocolate after their visits.
We can’t wait to make Sensory Friendly Santa an annual holiday tradition!
Community Events
TINSELTOWNTROLLEY
Once again, our Community Events team hosted a weekend of the Tinseltown Trolley 12/13-12/15 in partnership with the historic Willamette Shore Trolley. This event is so popular that all the rides sold out in August! Families and their children were treated to a special holiday ride, which included caroling, fun holiday games, tasty treats donated by both Safeway and Trader Joe’s. They also had a special visit from Santa Claus. As always, Park Ranger Ben spread holiday magic and made each child feel special We were fortunate this year to partner with three chapters of the National Charity League who provided several volunteers over the course of the three days to help with tickets, registration, and even to dress up as Olaf to entertain the children while they were waiting for the trolley We also had help from the LOPD who stopped by periodically to take photos with families and punch the golden tickets as kids began to board the trolley We have received nothing but positive feedback regarding this special LO holiday tradition.
SENSORY-FRIENDLYSANTAVISITS
The Events team partnered with the Enrichment division to offer sensory-friendly Santa visits to the community on December 7 Please see Enrichment for full program details!
Luscher Farm
2025 Planning: We sat down with Friends of Luscher Farm and planned out what activities to collaborate on in the upcoming year We are very thankful and excited about the support they offer us and how much they are willing to help out next year! In 2025 our other partner organization, the Rogerson Clematis Collection, will be celebrating their 20th year at Luscher Farm Our new CSA Farmers, Wild Geese Farm, will be slowly transitioning to the property starting in January as well. We are so grateful to our partner organizations who keep Luscher beautiful, the community fed, and volunteer countless hours to support our educational programming
Tours: Our team took a trip out to Our Table, a Farm Cooperative in Sherwood. They recently completed a solar project called Lettuce Shine, where they installed solar panels over their lettuce fields to provide critical shade on our now toohot summers. We had so much fun seeing the project in action and learning how sunlight is a manageable natural resource just like water and nutrients in soil
Programming: Our final program of the year is a Gingerbread House workshop for school age kids. Crafts, hot cocoa, homemade gingerbread cookies, and crafts will get everyone in the holiday spirit!
Community Gardens: Community Garden registration has been very successful! The deadline for plot renewal is the end of 2024, and Luscher Farm staff will begin reaching out to waitlist participants in early 2025 for plots that are not being renewed. Feel free to email LuscherFarmInfo@lakeoswego.city with questions. If you want to garden but are still on the waitlist, consider signing up for our Adopt-a-Plot program
Adult Community Center
HERE’SWHATHAPPENEDINDECEMBER!
Spreading Holiday Cheer - Guy, Jan, and Dave brought smiles and festive spirit to the community as they spread holiday cheer around town. Their efforts brightened the season for many
Partnership Success - Thanks to our collaboration with Lakewood Theatre, 52 older adults enjoyed the holiday performance of “A Christmas Story” This partnership continues to provide meaningful cultural experiences for our community.
Resident Advocacy in Action - A special shoutout to Guy, who noticed Zoom Care advertising primary care services and helped a resident who had been unable to see her doctor for months His quick thinking made a significant difference in her access to care
Meals on Wheels to the Rescue - This program demonstrated its vital role once again When a couple failed to answer their door or phone, Officer Tony performed a wellness check and discovered they were both hospitalized. We reached out to their emergency contact, who was grateful and caught the next flight to Portland. The hospital had an incorrect phone number on file, so our intervention ensured their family could be by their side
Health Inspection Excellence - Sara and the kitchen staff achieved a perfect 100% on their recent health inspection.
Thanksgiving Lunch Highlight - We were honored to welcome a client who rarely leaves her home to join us for Thanksgiving lunch. By providing transportation and accessibility, we made the Adult Community Center (ACC) her special destination for the day
Facility Improvements - A new heater has been installed in our storage area to safeguard temperature-sensitive products, ensuring quality and care in our operations
Mosaic Workshop Inspires Artistic Journeys - Our recent glass-on-glass mosaic workshop received glowing feedback from participants, including this heartfelt comment:
"I want to thank you for leading us in the most stimulating artistic journey I have taken in my 70+ years of art study. This was by far the most rewarding class I have ever encountered. Not only did you guide us in self-discovery, but you also gave us enough praise and encouragement to keep moving forward when hitting a roadblock. It was your soft words and gentle spirit that kept us all working in unison with broken pieces of glass to create unique works of art that reflected our individual styles of interpretation. Thank you for being you, our gentle leader and guide! I can't wait for your guidance on another artistic journey!”
Improved Communication Through Banners -
Last season, a participant mentioned they weren’t aware that registration was open In response, we created and displayed a banner to ensure everyone stays informed. This proactive approach helps us better serve our community and keep participants engaged.
Sweet Sucess - 51 participants at our annual cookie decorating event!
Recreation & Aquatic Management
LORAC REPORT
Staffing Updates
We conducted 15 interviews for the two Recreation Specialist positions for the LORAC Following the initial round, six candidates were invited for second interviews, and three advanced to third interviews. We are currently completing the finalists' background and reference checks and anticipate extending offers by the end of the week The target start date for the new hires is mid-January, aligning with our goal to strengthen the team in preparation for the upcoming season.
Our new maintenance technician, Sebastian, has quickly adapted to the LORAC's operations He has participated in several weekly planning meetings with our team, architects, and contractors. Sebastian has made valuable contributions by questioning and flagging issues requiring resolution before installations occur. His keen attention to detail is already proving to be a significant asset
AQUATICS PREPARATION
Kelly, our Aquatics Supervisor, has been diligently preparing for the operational needs of the pools at the LORAC. She has been ordering essential equipment, including lifeguard tubes, AEDs, pocket masks, backboards, and other critical items necessary for both training and daily pool operations. These efforts ensure that our aquatics team will be fully equipped to provide all patrons with a safe and professional environment
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This month, Anthony Markey attended the ORPA (Oregon Recreation and Park Association) retreat in Salem, Oregon, as the Aquatics Section Lead The retreat provided an excellent opportunity to deepen the understanding of the organization and responsibilities in this leadership role. Networking with fellow professionals, discussed current trends in aquatics management, and identified strategies to enhance our local programs. The experience will help me further contribute to the department and the broader recreation community.
Recreation Management Services
2025WINTERSPRINGREGISTRATION
2025 Winter Spring registration day opened to Residents on Monday, December 9, at 10 a.m. After processing fees LOPR received $202,749.06 This is an increase of $52,980.98 from 2024 Winter Spring registration opening day
The top three programs on opening day are,
·Youth Tennis: $66,897.35
·Adult Tennis: $50,410.84
·Youth Enrichment: $25,775.20
Internet registration was the option of choice with 85% of our participants registering online.
Non-resident registration opened Monday, December 16, at 10 am
A big THANK YOU to our wonderful Front Desk Registrar team at the ACC and Tennis Center
LOPRPOLICIESANDROCEDURESDECEMBER31REVIEW
The department is currently reviewing LOPR Parks Policies and Procedures (PP&P) scheduled for updates by December 31 PP&P documents have an annual, three year or fiveyear review period. The update schedule for LOPR Policies and Procedures documents is designed to ensure timely reviews and compliance with CAPRA standards
Documents needing immediate review after the fiscal year end are set for June 30, while others are updated on December 31. This helps maintain accuracy and relevance in reporting and compliance processes.
Regarding CAPRA, it's indeed a prestigious accreditation for Park and Recreation It signifies that an agency meets rigorous standards for managing and administering lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety, and services. This accreditation is a valuable measure of a department's overall quality of operation, management, and service to the community
There are 31 total Policies and Procedures scheduled for review in these chapters by December 31.
·Chapter 1: Authority
·Chapter 2: Planning
·Chapter 3: Organization
·Chapter 4: Human Services
·Chapter 5: Financial Management
·Chapter 6: Programs and Services
·Chapter 7: Facility and Land Use
·Chapter 10: Evaluation
RecreationManagementServices
DEPARTMENTHOLIDAYPARTY
OnDecember17,theDepartment celebratedtheseasonwiththeannual HolidayParty!Thisyearthethemewasa HawaiianLuaucompletewithHawaiian food,leis,decorations,thewhiteelephant giftexchangeandagingerbreadhouse decoratingcontest.Sevenentrieswere submitted,theteamshad15minutesto designandcrafttheirhouse Bestofall, thereweretwoentriesdepictingtheLORAC:
Other very interesting houses:
AND, the winner is, a Tropical Oasis!
Enrichment
OUTDOORPROGRAMS
Staff has met with Hikes and Rambles leadership to review training materials and communication procedures ahead of the 2025 Hiking season. Winter/Spring activity registration was a success. We have multiple enrollees for new activities like XC Ski and Snowshoe We are also on pace to run at least one springtime rafting community trip Our spring clack trip has already reached our minimum. If it comes to fruition this would be the first spring community rafting trip in at least a decade, (maybe ever!)
FITNESS
Fitness has 406 participants registered for Winter/Spring term, with our most class offerings ever. Classes that are already FULL include BarreBodies, Gentle Yoga, Mobility and Fitness (with 18!), Resistance Training, Strength and Balance, and our Spring Equinox Yoga event We also already have sign-ups for our Yoga Retreat in April Winter Solstice Yoga Flow on December 22nd had 15 participants at the ACC! Everyone enjoyed an evening of wellness and setting intentions for the new season
See above photo of a fun (and colorful) Barre class this month!
ENRICHMENT
The Enrichment and Special Events divisions teamed up to present the departments first-ever Sensory Friendly Santa event! The environment was thoughtfully designed to be calm and non-overstimulating, allowing children with sensory sensitivities to enjoy their time with Santa in a way that worked best for them The gratitude expressed by parents was overwhelming and uplifting. Many shared how rare it is to find experiences tailored to their children’s needs, and they were deeply thankful for the opportunity to create special memories without the worry of overstimulation Seeing their joy and hearing their appreciation reinforced the importance of inclusivity in the services we provide, and it was a reminder of why our work matters so much to the community We look forward to making this an annual tradition during the holiday season! The Youth Action Council helped decorate the day before and helped families with an ornament craft and hot chocolate after their visits.
The Enrichment division was the 3rd highest grossing division on registration day behind the tennis center with a total of 454 registrations. The most popular programs are Ballroom Dance and Little Masters!
Enrichment
TEENPROGRAMS
Teen Service Corps received a shout out from a community partner- Kindness Farms “Lovely to see the group has made such a lasting and positive impact on an organization that does so much good work in their community. We look forward to continuing this relationship this summer” To view the video, go to https://bbemaildeliverycom/bbext/? p=video land&id=6d5d619e-63b4-46df9458-f7c1ad0b79e7
Lounge hosted two events in December. Our annual Winter Olympics on December 6th and holiday movie night December 20th The Lounge was closed December 21stJanuary 5th for the schools’ winter break. We’re eager to be back to business as usual on January 6th.
YOUTHACTIONCOUNCIL
The Youth Action Council had a VERY busy month!! They partnered with Luscher Farm Chef Jane Hashimawari for a Teen Cooking Class at the Adult Community Center The group hosted and baked delicious apple crumble pie and some make-and-take hot cocoa mix for the holidays! One of the events YAC voted to host during their retreat were teen and family cooking class –next up: Valentine’s Day Cookies!
During November and December, YAC collected fleece and money donations to fund their Covers for Kids Program which provides handmade fleece blankets to youth visiting the Clackamas Children’s Center. The project has been hosted by YAC for 10 years – once the fleece has been prepped it’s taken to both high schools during lunch breaks for students to tie them! This year YAC will deliver close to 50 blankets to the center.
Back by popular demand: The YAC Book Swap!! The group hosted on December 14 with help from early donations and the LO Library discards. Families piled in from 10a2p to swap their books, albums, and DVD’s for new-to-them selections YAC made hot chocolate and helped the Library’s Teen Advisory Board make perler bead creations with youth attendees. Leftover books are offered to The Booktique and local organizations after the event and YAC may host a second swap in the spring!
Parks Planning & Projects CAPITALPROJECTS
Lake Oswego Golf Course
Golf Course Maintenance Building: Exciting progress is being made! The Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) structure is now fully erected, marking a major milestone Crews are currently completing the installation of power and water infrastructure, paving the way for the next phase adding the roof and walls.
Cloverleaf Pathway: This long-awaited pathway is nearly ready to welcome users!
The paving is complete, and fencing installation is underway to ensure safety and accessibility. Once finalized, this pathway will provide a scenic and functional connection for the community
We’re thrilled to see these projects coming to life and can’t wait to share the finished results soon.
The Lake Oswego Recreation & Aquatics Center.
Buildings C and B:
Concrete floors have been polished
Carpet and luxury vinyl tile (LVT) have been installed in office spaces
The front desk is complete, with a wood wall now installed behind it.
Flooring is installed in the weights and cardio room.
Painting is ongoing in hallways and locker rooms
Building A:
The building is now enclosed.
Pool decks have been poured around both pools and the spa
Tile work on the pools is progressing, and the pool slide has been installed
Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC installation continues, along with the installation of pool pump room equipment.
Site Work:
Parking lot and Stafford Road curb pours are ongoing.
Final grading of the Stafford Road pedestrian pathway is in progress.
Parking lot grading, plaza, and sidewalk concrete pours are underway
Permanent power installation is scheduled for the first week of January.
Stay tuned for further updates as construction advances toward completion!
Oswego Hall
In January 2024 freezing temperatures caused a water pipe to burst in the attic of the building, causing significant water damage to the building Repair work is nearly complete and a punch list walk through is scheduled for December 30 The building will open in conjunction with the LORAC. Once open, it will be used as programming space and also be available for meetings and community rental space
Park
Staff received Notice to Proceed from the Local Government Grant program to begin work on Phase 2. A permit revision was approved in November and the finalized plan set was provided to the contractor for pricing in December A contract amendment will be presented to City Council for approval in late January or early February. With the initiation of Phase 2, the grand opening for Phase 1 has been postponed and staff will hold a joint grand opening for the skatepark and play area in the late spring or early summer of 2025
Rassekh
CAPITALPROJECTSCONTINUED
Willamette River Greenway Trail (between Roehr and George Rogers Park)
A submittal for Metro Local Share funds for this project is being prepared for Lake Oswego City Council and Metro Council review and approval in early 2025. A scope and contract for consultant support in preparing plan documents and a land use application is underway and staff expect to have a land use submittal complete by spring 2025. Meetings with property owners and nearby neighborhood associations are underway The land use process is expected to begin in winter 2024/2025, and construction is planned to begin in spring/summer 2025, pending land use and permitting approval.
PLANNING&POLICYPROJECTS
Parks Plan 2040
The draft prioritized project list with project costs was shared with the project advisory committees at the joint Parks Board and CAC meeting on December 18, along with draft funding and implementation strategies, and this information will be shared with City Council in January. The final Parks Board and CAC meetings are scheduled for February 2024, followed by adoption hearings in March Subsequently, the project team will review and may ultimately recommend changes to the Parks SDC methodology, which would be presented as a separate adoption package.
Athletic Field Requirements Study Update
As a sub-project to Parks Plan 2040, staff are undertaking an update to the 2019 Athletic Field Requirements Study to affirm the need for additional athletic fields to serve local residents. The results of the study will help inform the prioritization of projects in Parks Plan 2040 The study is anticipated to be complete in January 2025
Luscher Area Master Plan Implementation
A community meeting was held on December 3 to share information about the draft local park master plan and the results of the traffic impact assessment with stakeholders and interested parties. A subsequent focus group meeting is being scheduled to hear specifically from local area farmers. Preparation of a land use application package including narrative, traffic impact analysis, local park master plan, and exhibits is underway and is expected to be submitted in early 2025. If approved, the first project staff would undertake is needed safety and accessibility improvements to Luscher Farm’s driveway and parking area, leveraging Metro Local Share dollars as approved by Lake Oswego City Council.
West Waluga Park Neighborhood Connector Trail
Scoping and design for this project, which emerged as a community priority during the Metro Local Share community engagement process, is expected to begin in early 2025. The project will connect neighborhoods north and south of West Waluga Park to each other and to the park’s amenities via a boardwalk trail between Royal Oaks Drive and Oakridge Court or Yorkshire Place.
Tennis, Golf & Sports
TENNISCENTER
Recap of Fall Programming
Fall classes concluded on December 9th
Despite the end of classes, the tennis center remained busy with a high volume of court reservations, seasonal reservations, and instructor-led private lessons.
Staffing Updates
Facility Enhancements and Festivities
Ordered new logo-branded balls, & new color-coded balls, to align with our goal to enhance instructional consistency
We welcomed two new hires to our team: Jeremy Martinez Eisen Amurao
Upcoming Winter/Spring Programming
Winter/Spring classes are scheduled to begin on January 6th, 2025.
Preparations are underway to ensure smooth transitions into the new season with updated class schedules and instructor assignments.
The sports staff added a festive touch by decorating the tennis center lobby, including a beautifully adorned real Christmas tree, bringing holiday cheer to players and visitors alike
Tennis, Golf & Sports
SPORTSDIVISION
Youth Sports Classes and Camps
Oregon Fencing Alliance is ending the year with a Winter break fencing camp of 18 participants on Monday, December 30th
This Winter/Spring season, Oregon Fencing Alliance is offering an Intermediate Fencing class for those looking to further their fencing skills Any fencer who has participated in a past fencing program with LOPR or elsewhere is welcome to register! The Winter/Spring season in Sports also features a variety of classes offered by Skyhawks Sports Academy who is currently offering a discount on classes and camps using the code: “LakeOswego10”! Our partners Soccer Shots, PlayFitFun, and Lacrosse NW will be providing lots of fun classes throughout the season in multiple locations, different days a week, and many options for ages, levels, class times and durations.
Adult Leagues and Classes
Adult cornhole has been postponed until Winter/Spring 2025. Cornhole in Spring 2025 will feature new opportunities to play recreationally and competitively with family, friends, and new players!
High School City League Basketball
The Lake Oswego tradition of High School City League Basketball takes off the first Sunday of January 2025! With 29 total teams and more than 260 players across three divisions, Sunday afternoons and evenings at Lakeridge Middle School will be packed with FUN and basketball Come support local students and athletes as they showcase their passion on the court.
Pickleball players are excited for the opportunity to play indoors at LORAC starting Late Winter 2025! From instructor-led classes, to evening mixer events and open play, we will be introducing many pickleball opportunities For more information or to register for one of the 9 programs we are offering including Pickleball classes and events such as Family Night and an 18+ Mixer, visit Pickleball at LORAC
We are thrilled to announce that we are offering an Adult Basketball League starting Summer 2025 at LORAC! The Adult Basketball League will start with a Men’s 18+ division and a Mixed 18+ division. Space is limited and registration is OPEN Visit the Basketball at LORAC page for more information
Registration for Spring Adult Soccer League in the upcoming Spring 2025 season is OPEN. This season, we are offering a Mixed 18+ division (previously “Open 18+”) and a Mixed 35+ division (previously “Coed 35+”) All are welcome, including new and returning players and teams. Space is limited and those who register early can enjoy an Early Bird fee for a limited time.
‘Twas the month of Christmas, and all through the town, Ranger Ben Santa turned frowns upside down. From Tinseltown Trolley to Sensory Visit Day, bringing the LO community joy in the Parks & Rec way
Holiday lights installed at Foothills Park.
Some electrical repairs were required.
Visitors enjoyed views of the Christmas Ship parade from Foothills Park & the dolphin
Concrete repairs and a new protective bollard post installed to protect the handrail from vehicular damage at the tennis court at GRP.
Winter pruning projects are underway throughout the park system
Repair at Hazelia Park of the gate latches at the shy/timid dog park and repair of the hose sprayer at the active dog park.
Leaf clean-up across all parks. We leave the leaves in some areas and remove leaves in
Ongoing holiday light monitoring, repair, and troubleshooting at MPP
The Doug McKean memorial bench was installed along the pathway at GRP. Doug McKean was a Parks Board member for many years.
A new memorial bench was installed at Sundeleaf Plaza Park
Parks
Rossman Park has newly installed LEDretrofit lights
Transplanted iris, rush, and ferns from undesired areas to expand existing beds at East Waluga.
Storm damage felled trees at Westlake and George Rogers Parks. Crew prioritizes tree debris cleanup for safety
Some invasive species, such as blackberry, clematis, nightshade, etc, are continually removed from landscaped areas, mainly along the Headlee pathway.
The kitchen floor and driving range concrete at Oswego Hall have a new epoxy finish.
A security camera was added to Roehr Park to help with continual graffiti problems
A damaged Light pole at Millennium Park was repaired.
The light poles along the pathway at Rossman Park have been converted to LED, along with the picnic shelter light, to continue our sustainability initiatives
Multiple areas of graffiti have been cleaned up over the past few weeks
Soccer goal inspection and repair on all our athletic fields: East Waluga, Hazelia, George Rogers, and Westlake. Repair included rewelding and part replacement, as well as some light painting
Routine maintenance - Blowing dugouts, bleachers & athletic fields, leaf clean up and mulching, Edging and weed control, and sweeping on synthetic fields
·Pressure washing of bleachers and dugouts is ongoing.
Equipment maintenance on our athletic field’s equipment is in progress
Rassekh Restroom vents were reinforced with black plastic for winter weather and privacy.
The Friends of Waluga’s friends’ group was reinitiated.
A Resource Enhancement Project Preapplication meeting was held with the planning department
We hosted a gravel work party in Springbrook Park on the 7th with the Young Men’s Service League.
Snow plow training for the new snow plow was held to prepare for future snow events
Met with the GIS team to discuss what is needed for our GIS Tree inventory program.
Chipping at the Rassekh property was done in preparation for new tree plantings
Met with FOLF to go over Natural Restoration plans at Luscher Farm
Finished inputting our current Natural areas tree inventory which can be found on the State of Oregon’s tree inventory website (TreePlotter).
Completed a rough draft of our new volunteer training manual
Replanted the recent construction area in Rassekh.
Parks
The new Rosemont pathway fence has been fully completed
We have nearly finished our winter trail pruning.
Over the past month, we have been cleaning up fallen trees from the multiple high wind events
Reservations spent most of the month updating online forms, rental packets, applications, etc. for 2025 with the new P&R branding, fees, information, etc. This included a new Guide to Obtaining a Special Event Permit and a Checklist to help customers complete the Special Event Application Worked with JohnPaul to update the Special Event Permit and Parks Reservation applications in Laserfiche. All are to be posted online at the start of the new year.
Several events took place during December, including the Boy Scout Troop 127 Tree Sales at George Rogers Park, the Girl Scout Troop 40343 Tree Recycling at George Rogers Park, and the Chanukah Celebration by Chabad of Lake Oswego on the 29th at Millennium Plaza Park
The annual Fields User Meeting for Category 2 groups (LOSD & Recognized Local Youth Sports Organizations) has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 8. This is a requirement for organizations to attend to stay in Good Standing and remain in Category 2 for field use and fees
Communication & Sponsorship
Social Media
This month, a diverse range of social media content was managed and produced, including posts, graphics, and reels, to promote events and share updates. Key highlights included the YAC Book Swap, holiday hours, the Young Entrepreneur Program at the Farmers' Market, job opportunities, a video showcasing the new fencing along Luscher and Hazelia, Farmers’ Market Vendor Applications opening in January, and stewardship opportunities A total of 13 updates were strategically published across multiple platforms Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and NextDoor enhancing community engagement and expanding outreach
Banner Program
Worked with Public Works to take down some banners that were not accessible when holiday banners were put up
Sponsorships
Sponsorship decks were continuously revised and updated to align with the new branding, ensuring they reflect a fresh and cohesive look Partnership levels were carefully adjusted to maintain competitive pricing while delivering strong ROI for businesses and individuals, fostering mutually beneficial collaborations.
Website Management
Maintained and regularly updated the Parks & Rec website with essential information, including park closures, upcoming events, and project milestones, ensuring accurate and timely communication with the community. Collaborated with the IT department to design and develop a dedicated group page to centralize all LORAC-related information, with a planned launch date in mid-January.
Communication & Messaging
Continue to work on content for Hello LO and LODown
Attended the Rotary meeting with the Director on December 30. Ivan presented information on Parks & Rec, along with the LORAC updates
Parks Board
Attended the Parks Board meeting on December 18, contributing by taking notes and participating in discussions
Community Inquiries
Handled a steady influx of inquiries about LORAC memberships and building amenities, providing timely and accurate responses to keep the community informed
Parks Plan 2040
Continued collaboration with the Planning and Projects team to integrate the new branding into the final proposal for Parks Plan 2040. Also attended progress meetings to monitor and guide the project’s advancement.
Recreation Scholarship Program
As of December 31, the online survey has officially closed The collected data will now be compiled to determine how many past participants wish to apply their credits toward programming, request a refund, or donate them to the recreation scholarship fund Simultaneously, letters and a sponsorship deck have been developed and distributed to businesses, offering partnership opportunities and fostering potential collaborations
CAPRA Review
Reviewed a variety of CAPRA documents in preparation for the assessment, updating and refining charts and graphics to enhance the supporting materials and ensure clarity and alignment with accreditation standards
Job Recruitment Campaign
Collaborated with the LORAC supervisor, aquatics team, and digital graphic specialist to develop a comprehensive job recruitment campaign. The campaign features a variety of promotional materials, including ads in the LO Review, banners, posters, and more It is scheduled to run through February, with the option for extension if additional hiring needs arise.
