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

SUMMER 2024 PRESS RELEASE  

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

Current Recreation Programs and Activities for Summer 

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

• NEW Outdoor Adventure Summer Day Camp – Weekly or Daily-Drop In options – Ages 5-11 yrs.
• NEW Summer Recreation Clinics – Small, fun, weekly mini clinics to fill your summer with fun! – Ages 5-11 yrs.
• NEW Youth Swimming Lessons – Spaces are still available – Fill the summer with pool time to get them water ready! Levels: Parent & Me, Intro to Water Skills, Fundamental Aquatic Skills, and Stroke Development
• NEW Adult 4 vs. 4 Coed Volleyball League
• NEW Archery (Adult and Youth)
• NEW Ballyhoo Summer Improv Camp with Miss Tracey – Ages 6-15 yrs.  The Rim Youth Theatre – Matilda Jr. Performance on June 1st & 2nd @ LGECC – Tickets on Sale Now
• SUMMER Altitude Fit Kids Programs (Aerial Hammock, Tumbling, Combo Dance and much more) – Registration is now open for Summer Session 1 June 3 – 28 & Session II July 8 – Aug
• NEW Summer Workshops by Altitude Aerial Fitness – Tumble Bugs Ages 18 mo. – 3 yrs., Twirl, Tap, & Tumble Ages 2.5-4 yrs., Fairytales & Tutus Ages 2.5 – 4 yrs., Kidz Bop Hip-Hop Ages 4-6 yrs., Broadway Bound Dance Workshop Ages 8-14 yrs., Acro Dance & Tumbling Workshop Ages 5-8 yrs. - More information is online.
• Cheer FUNdamentals and Tumbling Clinic II June 11 – July 30
• Open Play Indoor Pickleball at LGECC – Ongoing Monthly Registration is Open

Upcoming Special Community Events

• 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament – June 30th @ Twin Peaks Ball Field and Community Center – Register your team today!
• Run Through the Pines – August 10th @ Lake Gregory’s Meadow – Registration is now open!

Park District Happenings and Facility Updates

The Park District is in the final stages of implementing a Full Cost Recovery Model and Policy Plan, complemented by a Comprehensive Fee Study. This initiative is designed to evaluate the costs linked to parks and recreation services, ensuring that the fees and rates are set at levels that allow the District to continue serving the community in line with its current goals. The Board of Directors have approved the Preliminary Budget and Proposed Fee Schedule for the fiscal year 2024-2025.

Several projects and upgrades are currently underway:

1. Twin Peaks Community Center and Robert Hootman Community Center:
   • Both centers are undergoing significant improvements, including the installation of new windows, an HVAC system, and a generator.
   • Both centers are undergoing cosmetic upgrades and repairs to create are more useable, and versatile space for all constituents, visitors, and the general public.
   • These upgrades have already commenced, and during this period, the facilities may be closed to the public.
2. Running Springs Dog Park:
   • A land lease has been approved with the Running Springs Water District for a new dog park near Whispering Pines Drive, adjacent to the Running Springs Library.
   • The Park District will organize community meetings in Running Springs to gather feedback on funding sources and potential amenities for the dog park. Renderings may be produced based on community input. Meeting dates will be announced soon.
3. District Office Activity Room/Gym in Rimforest:
   • This facility experienced beam damage to the ceiling area due to recent storms. Although it is deemed safe and habitable, the affected area will remain closed to the public as a precaution until the insurance claim is settled and repairs are completed.

These efforts are part of the Park District's commitment to maintaining and improving its facilities to better serve the community. Keep an eye out for further announcements regarding meeting schedules and project updates.

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 for communities who want local control.

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.

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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