Grand Opening Set for June 25 for Newly Renovated Royal Oaks Park Building
After undergoing months of major renovations, the 40 year-old recreation building at Royal Parks Park is ready for its grand opening celebration on Thursday, June 25 at 5 p.m. Royal Oaks Park is located at 2627 Royal Oaks Dr. The community is invited to attend the event that will feature refreshments and entertainment provided by Parks and Recreation performing arts classes.
“It’s a wonderful improvement for the building and will offer a much more comfortable and functional facility to hold the many recreation classes and programs offered there for the community,” said Parks and Recreation Director, Donna Georgino.
Renovations include a new heating and air conditioning system, three new bathrooms, a remodeled classroom and the addition of a lobby where parents can observe their children as they participate in recreational classes.
The project bid at $419,000 was made possible through a combination of $311,000 in state grants from the California 2002 Resources Bond Act and Quimby funds. Prior to applying for the grant Parks and Recreation staff spent nearly four months surveying users of the park to determine what were the greatest needs.
“All of the requests noted in the survey were incorporated into the renovation plans for the building,” said Georgino.
The 2,800 square foot building will also have a new “storefront look” on the outside. The front of the building which formerly was an outdoor stage has been redesigned to serve as the building’s new handicapped-accessible entrance.
Shook Building Systems of Mira Loma, California was the contractor on the project.
For more information or to RSVP for the grand opening, call Duarte Parks and Recreation -at (626) 357-7931, ext. 260.
