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

SUMMER 2023 PRESS RELEASE  

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

Upcoming Special Community Events – Register Online www.rim-rec.org

Cornhole Tournament

When: July 8th

Time: 11:00 AM

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

Event includes, DJ, food vendors, beer garden, and kid’s activities.   

Location: Lake Gregory Company “The Meadow” 24640 San Moritz Drive, Crestline, CA 92325

Fee: $100 per team (2 people)

Hosted by the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District

Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K   

When: August 12th

Time: 6:30 AM  

Register on runsignup.com  Run Through the Pines | 5K and 10K (runsignup.com)

Event includes, DJ, food vendors, beer garden, and kid’s activities.  

Location: Lake Gregory Company “The Meadow” 24640 San Moritz Drive, Crestline, CA 92325

Fee: $50 per runner

Hosted by the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District and the Lake Gregory Company

Current Recreation Programs and Activities – Register Online www.rim-rec.org or email info@rim-rec.org for more information.

Adult Summer Basketball League Ages 18+ yrs.

RIMREC Summer Day Camp at LAE and VOE for kids in K-5th Grade

RIM Youth Theater Ages 5-16 yrs.
*Upcoming Annie Jr. Performance – July 15th and 16th at the Lake Gregory Education & Community Center, Crestline, CA at 2:00 PM

Weekly Silly Story Time Ages 3 mo. – 7 yrs.

Summer Altitude Fit Kids Ages 2.5 + yrs.
(Tumbling, Aerial Hammock, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Combo Tap, Ballet Jazz Dance, and more)

Vento Dance Company Dance Lessons Ages 2.5 + yrs.
(Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Acrobatics)

Youth Water Polo at Alpine Camp Ages 9-13 yrs.

Confident Swimmers Youth Swimming Program at Alpine Camp Ages 6-15 yrs.

Beginning Swimming Lessons at Alpine Camp Ages 4+ yrs. and up

Pickleball at LGEC Ages 10+ yrs.   

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

Storm Aftermath Update – Spring & Summer 2023

The Rim of the World Recreation and Park District suffered damage from the storm. 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.

·         Harich Ball field, Twin Peaks, CA  

The Twin Peaks Harich Ball field’s electrical panel was destroyed during the storm causing the sprinkler system and field lighting system to get damaged as well. The Park District is hand watering the field regularly. The fields netting was also destroyed, as poles broke under pressure causing the net to collapse. 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.  

·         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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