Parks launches new website and outlines 2026 programs, movies and community events

Jacqueline, the department’s programming lead, demonstrated the parks’ newly launched website at the Sept. 10 meeting and reviewed upcoming seasonal programs. The site, built on Squarespace, includes a homepage video, staff bios, links to CivicRec for program registration and social‑media handles, Jacqueline said.

Jacqueline said staff are beginning a digital recreation guide for 2026 and will publish a PDF and QR codes placed around parks. She said staff applied for a SIA grant to fund an inflatable movie screen, projector and speakers and that movie licensing costs have risen (from about $500 previously to about $600 per title). Jacqueline outlined a schedule of events and partnerships: a pop‑up in the park with 11 dogs and 19 attendees, a November pop‑up to preview movies at Merry Mac’s (free admission, $5 concessions), a Great Pumpkin Roll to recycle pumpkins, and an expanded Trick‑or‑Treat business trail with 19 participating businesses.

Administrator Jan Folly added that Christmas in the Park display sponsors and a CCVB grant were confirmed; the department plans to add holospex glasses to the event. No formal board action was required; staff asked the board to note program dates and partnerships.