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54 | Free Drop-in Recreation Programs at Bayport, Franklin, Lincoln, Tillman and Washington Parks from 12pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Day Camp, Teen Adventure Camp, WOW, Tiny Tot Programs and summer specialty camps open for registration. Register early as many programs will sell out. Take the ARPD Scavenger Hunt Challenge and keep play alive in Alameda! The Challenge is located on ARPD website. Make sure to send in pictures of your fun experiences at Alameda Parks. Administration Estuary Park homeless encampment Existing encampment behind dirt pile with approximately 7 - 9 people. "Boise Decision" is a federal decision that states that it is unconstitutional and considered cruel and unusual punishment to criminally penalize people for sleeping on public property when there is no shelter space available. Alameda only has a shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence. Therefore, the City cannot move people out of Estuary Park without a shelter bed to move them to. Dirt pile is contaminated and estimated to cost $350,000 to remove. Looking at options for brownfield grant funding and then activate the park with a dog park. Emma Hood Swim Center update The Ad-Hoc Committee, comprised of AUSD Board members, Councilmembers, community and staff, is meeting weekly to develop a long-term plan. Repair funding request to City Council on May 7 and AUSD Board on May 14. Scope of repair work is pending final authorization for the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health. Council discussed the new City Aquatic Facility on May 7 and will discuss again on May 21. The Veteran's Building was closed due to mold on the first floor and in one other room. All recreation programs were re-located in addition to the Alameda Library Adult Reading program and Veterans meetings. Public Works staff is working on having the mold remediated and the building re-opened as quickly as possible. Recent challenge with resignation of Account Tech during the busiest registration season of the year. This full-time position is now open for qualified candidates. Upcoming Events Tuesday, May 21 at 7:30pm: Alameda Community Band will perform at the Mastick Senior Center Social Hall Friday, May 31 at 1:00pm: 7th Annual Play for the Parks. A shotgun golf tournament at Corica Park's South Course with proceeds supporting Alameda Parks. Register at www.alamedaparks.org Saturday, June 8 from 9:00am-1:00pm: 53rd Annual Sand Castle & Sand Sculpture Contest at Crown Beach. Friday, June 21 at 6:30pm: Starlight Movies in the Park, showing "Trolls" at Alameda Point Multi-Purpose Field. Sponsored by the Alameda Friends of the Parks Foundation. |