PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Description The Parks and Recreation department offers residents a variety of recreational services and activities including aquatics, recreational programs, cultural arts, facilities for outdoor activities, facilities for senior citizen and community activities, and the Senior Wheels program. The Administration division provides coordination, direction, and support to all divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department. The Recreational Programs division provides the community with various classes, special events, and youth and teen programs. The Aquatics division administers all swimming pool activities and maintenance at Crown Valley Community Park. The Skateboard and Soccer Park division features a 20,000 square foot concrete skateboard park and a synthetic turf soccer field. Both parks provide year-round enjoyment for skateboard and soccer enthusiasts with state-of-the- art facilities. The Sports division is responsible for permitting/scheduling sports user groups and maintenance of the City’s sports fields. The Sea Country Senior and Community Center division accounts for all costs related to activities occurring at the 25,000 square foot multi-use facility. Dedicated as a senior center during weekday hours for the 50+ population, Sea Country also offers classes and events for the community, as scheduled, during weeknights and on weekend mornings. Animal Control services are provided by Mission Viejo Animal Control Services through a contract with the City of Mission Viejo and as mandated by City codes and County Health Care Agency regulations. Services include the shelter, licensing, field services, and public education programs. The Senior Wheels program accounts for the grant proceeds and outlays as designated in the Senior Mobility Program (SMP) grant. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and participating cities contribute financially to the program. Funding for the SMP comes from Measure M2, Orange County's local 1/2-cent transportation sales tax measure. Prior Year Accomplishments • Updated the Laguna Niguel Aquatics Center Facility Use Policy and Fees. • Revised the Athletic Facility use Policy and Fee Structure to include new user groups, increased fees for non- residents and competitive use, and included an athletics facility code of conduct. • Contract classes at the Sea Country Senior and Community Center had a total attendance of 4,157, an increase of 56% from 2022. • Enhanced and improved Senior Wheels program in December 2023. • Initiated the Trail Education Program hosting nine trail educations days. • Hosted 296 billable rentals at the Crown Valley Community center surpassing projections for the second consecutive year. 76