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Givens District Park

October 2025 Project Updates

Background

The Givens Recreation Center remains closed for major improvements as part of two coordinated renovation projects. These upgrades are designed to enhance safety and improve facility operations. The work began in November 2024, with a new metal roof installed in January 2025. The facility is temporarily closed during renovations. Nearly completed work includes replacing gymnasium windows and reinstalling solar panels with completion anticipated in fall 2025.  Future work includes replacement of the concrete patio, replacement of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, replacement of the flat roof and work on the gymnasium interior. Both projects anticipate completion in 2026.

Completed Tasks

• New gymnasium windows installed
• New mechanical room louvers* installed
  *an assembled series of slanted pieces that control sound, light, and airflow
• New soffit installed
• Solar panels reinstalled on gymnasium roof
• Soffit lighting reinstalled
• Painting and repair of fascia and columns between windows
• Final stucco work on mechanical room exterior wall and soffit
• Removal of mold discovered in restroom walls
• Ceiling tiles replaced in multi-purpose room and lobby
• New bike racks installed by Transportation and Public Works; one at playground and three at the Rec Center front entrance

Ongoing Tasks

• Installation of new concrete patio
• Repair and painting of fascia and mechanical room doors
• Lobby drinking fountain replacement
• Testing of windows
• Interior paint touch up around gymnasium windows

Upcoming Tasks

• Replacement of HVAC equipment via crane
• Removal of scaffolding
• Replacement of flat roof
• Replacement of concrete patio
• Restroom repair work and ADA shower upgrades

Progress Photos

Announcements

• A crane will be onsite the last week of October to remove existing HVAC equipment
• A few parking spaces between the pool and Rec Center will be utilized for material storage
• The water cistern on the west side of the recreation center will be relocated to the east side of the facility to be used for watering the community garden.

Reminders

• This is an active construction site. For the safety of the public, unauthorized entry is not permitted.
• Work hours adhere to the City’s Noise Ordinance.
• Please note that as with any construction project, schedules are projected as accurately as possible, and all dates are subject to change due to the nature of construction and weather.