Conejo Recreation and Park District

The Conejo Valley has grown and changed tremendously since the Conejo Recreation & Park District was formed in 1963, as have the people who live here. In 1963 there were fewer than 25,000 people in our community; today residents of the Conejo Valley number over 130,000. 45 years ago there was far more undeveloped than developed land; today, after the completion of major developments such as Lynn Ranch, Lang Ranch and Dos Vientos, the City of Thousand Oaks is at or near build-out. The result ... fewer dollars available for completing new parks and for renovating existing facilities. CRPD has grown and changed in the past 49 years as well. From a handful of parks, the agency today has close to 50 neighborhood and community parks and playfields, 4 community centers in Thousand Oaks and Newbury Park, and specialized facilities such as pools and the Teen and Senior Centers. The quarterly Program Guide has some 45 pages of activities for children of all ages, for adults, and for seniors. The question is, has all this growth and change kept pace with today's economic realities and with the changes in our community? Will today's programs and facilities meet our recreational needs five, ten or fifteen years down the road? If re-elected, I will continue to provide fresh ideas, a fresh perspective, and innovative solutions to the challenges facing the Conejo Recreation & Park District Board.