FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Carly Korn, Public Affairs
PHONE: (909) 337-7275
EMAIL: CKorn@rim-rec.org
WEBSITE: www.rim-rec.org
 

FALL 2023 PRESS RELEASE  

The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District invites you to “Level Up Your Leisure”.

Upcoming Special Community Events – Check them out!

www.rim-rec.org

Camp Cheekers at the Pinecone Festival  

When: October 7th

Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Pinecone Festival, Running Springs, CA

Event includes children/family activities, face painting, bounce house, crafts, games, and much more

Location: Rim Nordic 35050 State Hwy 18 Running Springs, CA 92382

Fee: Free admission

Hosted by the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District at the Pinecone Festival

Fall Classic Cornament

When: October 22nd

Time: 11:00 AM

Team registration is open online www.rim-rec.org

Join the competition or be a spectator. The event includes food vendors, a beer garden, kids bounce house and football on the big screen at the community center.

Location: Twin Peaks Community Center, 675 Grandview Road, Twin Peaks, CA 92391

Fee: $100 per team (2 people)

Hosted by the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District

Halloween Hangout (aka Halloween in the Park)  

When: October 26th

Time: 5:00-8:00 PM  

Event includes, Haunted Hayride, Haunted House, Kids Zombie Fun Run, Food Vendors, Community Vendor Trick-or-Treat, Costume Contest, Special Performances, and Dance Party   

Location: Lake Gregory Education and Community Center 24740 San Mortiz Way, Crestline, CA 92325

Fee: Free admission

Hosted by the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District

Join the event! Sign up to be a vendor and/or volunteer online or email the Park District Office info@rim-rec.org

Current Recreation Programs and Activities

Register Online www.rim-rec.org or email info@rim-rec.org for more information.

·        Youth Basketball League – Registration Opens October 2nd

·        Youth Floor Hockey at LGECC – Registration is now open

·        Youth Cross Country Training Program – Registration is now open

·        Miss Tracey’s Page to Stage Youth Acting Program – Registration is now open

·        Miss Tracey’s Youth Story Time – Registration is now open

·        Dance Lesson Programs with Vento Dance Co. (Classical Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Acro) – Registration is now open

·        Altitude Fit Kids Programs with Altitude Aerial Fitness (Aerial Hammock, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Tumbling, Combo Dance) – Registration is now open

More information like program schedules and pricing can be found on www.rim-rec.org or by calling the Park District Office, (909) 337-7275.

Fall 2023 Facility Update – Storm Aftermath

The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District suffered damage from the storm that occurred February 2023. We are continuing to work with the Park District’s insurance agency, engineers, and the other parties involved in getting these issues resolved and taken care of. Unfortunately, this hasn’t been a quick process. As a community agency, we understand the inconvenience this has caused for our constituents. Please be assured we are meeting all requirements to push forward the repairs needed.

·        Twin Peaks Recreation Complex   

The Twin Peaks Harich Ball field’s electrical panel has been repaired. The sprinkler system and field lighting is in working condition. The field netting and poles broke under pressure causing the net to collapse. The proper insurance report for this claim has been submitted and the Park District is following up on a regular basis to see when and how repairs will be implemented. Tentatively, the new playground equipment will be installed in November per the manufacturer.

·        The District Office, Rimforest, CA  

The District Office suffered beam damage in the roof area above the Activity Room/Gym and in an adjacent storage/office area occupied by Blue Jay Physical Therapy. The building is habitable and deemed safe, although for extra precaution those specific areas have been closed to the public. The proper insurance reports for these claims have been submitted and the Park District is following up on a regular basis to see when and how repairs will be implemented.    

 Districts Make the Difference 

What does that mean?  
Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is an independent special district sanctioned under California Law for the performance of local government functions. Special Districts range in size from very small to very large. The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is a smaller Independent special district that operates on a budget of $1.162 million (only 2/3 of which is provided by a $22 annual per-parcel property tax, the remainder needing to come from use fees) yet serves a vast area of 110 square miles. What’s so special? Focused services. Special Districts like the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District were formed to deliver specific public services within defined boundaries. 

Responsibility to Provide a Wide Variety of Services
Since the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is located in a resort area, our services are not limited to just locals and/or permanent residents or part-time residents, but to all who visit the mountain communities. Even those residents not located within our boundaries, but who own property in our mountain community can benefit from the use of our services. Unlike other Special Districts, our mandate and the services provided have resulted in a great range of opportunities for public recreation.

Benefits of Special Districts
According to the State Legislative Analyst, independent special districts have consistently shown the slowest rate of spending growth for local governments. We believe this is due to the high degree of accountability to the public and to the specific nature of the services provided by special districts. In the case of the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District, it’s due also to our fixed-rate tax source that does not adjust for inflation but must be supplemented by increasing efficiency and other measures. The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District is considered an independent special district because we are directly accountable to our constituents, not another layer of local government and have an elected board that sets policy.
 

Districts Make the Difference
California special districts are much more than local service providers. These local agencies enable their constituents to have local control and are passionate about providing high-quality services and resources in the most efficient and effective manner. Find out more about the impact special districts are having and how they benefit the millions of Californians who use their services.

For more information, please visit Districts Make the Difference.  

More information about Park District can be found on the website,
www.rim-rec.org and more specifically the announcements page and public notices page linked below:

Announcements - Rim of the World Recreation and Park District (rim-rec.org)

Public Notices - Rim of the World Recreation and Park District (rim-rec.org)

If you have any questions, please email info@rim-rec.org.

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