Future Services at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center

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Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, located at 735 Ramona Street, has been a community center hub serving families of all ages since 1993. The Community Center offered fun, unique programs - preschool, afterschool, and teen programs, summer and school break programs, instruction in music and art, and special events. The outdoor area provides picnic and barbecue areas reservable for private parties, an expansive lawn, basketball court, and playground. 


The City of Monterey continues to be intentional in how, where, and what services are provided to residents given the limited fiscal resources available for ongoing programs and facilities. Changes in student enrollment, summer camps, and after school programs offered by the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has also impacted demand for youth and teen programs at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, other park centers, and the Monterey Sports Center.  

The City’s Recreation Division seeks feedback from residents of Casanova Oak Knoll, Laguna Grande, Del Monte Grove, Villa Del Monte, and Del Monte Beach neighborhoods on what services are desired at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center. We hope you will complete the survey and let us know. Residents in these four neighborhoods will receive a print survey in their mailbox they can drop back in the mail - postage prepaid - for us to collect. The link to the longer online digital survey is posted in ENGLISH at https://surveymonkey.com/r/COKPC and in SPANISH at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COKPC-SPA. The survey will remain open through May 17, 2023.

Our goal is to better understand what programs and services you would like to see at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center and how likely you would participate in programs if they were offered. Thank you in advance for your feedback and input! 

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BACKGROUND
The COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted the City financially and operationally. The State and Federal stay at home and shelter in place orders shut down several city facilities, including all of  park (community) centers in Monterey. The City’s loss of $32 million in revenue due to the pandemic forced the City to stave off fiscal insolvency by eliminating over 100 positions, reducing services at facilities, and rethinking operations. Although Casanova Oak Knoll Park, including the playground and picnic areas have reopened, the Park Center building remains closed. 

Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, located at 735 Ramona Street, has been a community center hub serving families of all ages since 1993. The Community Center offered fun, unique programs - preschool, afterschool, and teen programs, summer and school break programs, instruction in music and art, and special events. The outdoor area provides picnic and barbecue areas reservable for private parties, an expansive lawn, basketball court, and playground. 


The City of Monterey continues to be intentional in how, where, and what services are provided to residents given the limited fiscal resources available for ongoing programs and facilities. Changes in student enrollment, summer camps, and after school programs offered by the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District has also impacted demand for youth and teen programs at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, other park centers, and the Monterey Sports Center.  

The City’s Recreation Division seeks feedback from residents of Casanova Oak Knoll, Laguna Grande, Del Monte Grove, Villa Del Monte, and Del Monte Beach neighborhoods on what services are desired at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center. We hope you will complete the survey and let us know. Residents in these four neighborhoods will receive a print survey in their mailbox they can drop back in the mail - postage prepaid - for us to collect. The link to the longer online digital survey is posted in ENGLISH at https://surveymonkey.com/r/COKPC and in SPANISH at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COKPC-SPA. The survey will remain open through May 17, 2023.

Our goal is to better understand what programs and services you would like to see at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center and how likely you would participate in programs if they were offered. Thank you in advance for your feedback and input! 

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BACKGROUND
The COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacted the City financially and operationally. The State and Federal stay at home and shelter in place orders shut down several city facilities, including all of  park (community) centers in Monterey. The City’s loss of $32 million in revenue due to the pandemic forced the City to stave off fiscal insolvency by eliminating over 100 positions, reducing services at facilities, and rethinking operations. Although Casanova Oak Knoll Park, including the playground and picnic areas have reopened, the Park Center building remains closed. 

This project is now archived.

  • New Programs and Latest Updates

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    Please refer to the main Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center web page on monterey.org for the latest programs added. We continue to add additional programs and events at this facility. You can also subscribe to city emails for the latest updates as well. Sign up at monterey.org/subscribe and choose the City Focus newsletter.

  • Upcoming Programs and Events at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center

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    Upcoming programs and events for North Monterey and the Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center:
    Monterey Public Library Bookmobile @ Casanova Oak Knoll Park, Every Tuesday from 2:30-4:30pm
    Monterey Public Library Bookmobile @ Montecito Park, Every Wednesday from 4:45-5:45pm
    CERT Training for the Casanova Oak Knoll Neighborhood - Wednesday, October 18 (Please check with Monterey Fire Department CERT for more info.)
    Kids Night Out: Halloween - Friday, October 27
    Parents Night Out: Holidays - Friday, December 15
    Drop 'N' Shop - Saturday, December 16

  • May 2023 Survey Results - Stay Tuned for More Updates!

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    Thank you for your interest in the Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center. As part of the approved budget, the Parks and Recreation budget contains funding to fund staffing for programming at the center. Currently, the Summer Fun Playground Program is in full swing at this neighborhood park. We still have openings for the program and hope you will spread the word!

    We have also completed analyzing the May 2023 survey results. You can see a snapshot of results in the associated graphics. They also include feedback from neighbors about programs and services at Montecito Park and Laguna Grande Park. The results help us understand the most in-demand programs and that is where we will focus when we continue a slow reopening process that works with the budgetary restrictions. Please continue your support for the Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center by spreading the word and your active participation in our program offerings.

    Two page survey results

  • Summer Fun Playground Program in Full Swing at Casanova Oak Knoll Park, Via Paraiso Park, and Hilltop Park

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    Summer is here and Monterey Recreation is in high gear, providing playground programs, camps, and more! Today, we feature the Summer Fun Playground Program at Casanova Oak Knoll Park. Located in the Casanova Oak Knoll neighborhood, this park is easily accessible to Del Monte Beach, Del Monte Grove/Laguna Grande, and Villa Del Monte neighbors as well. This playground program for 5 to 10 year olds provides a well-supervised, fun, outdoor option for families seeking some great summer activities for their kids.

  • Fun! in the Park Event - May 13, 2023

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    Join the City of Monterey Parks and Recreation Department and Monterey Public Library on Saturday May, 13, 2023 at Montecito Park from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for games, snacks, and a chance to take the survey to help future programs at your local community centers! See the below flyers in both English and Spanish.

    Flyer in English


    Flyer en Español



  • Community Town Hall, May 8 and Survey - We Want Your Ideas and Feedback

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    The City of Monterey Parks and Recreation Department is working on a reopening plan for Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center, located in the Casanova Oak Knoll neighborhood at 735 Ramona Avenue. The community center closed in March of 2022 during the COVID -19 shelter in place order, and has yet to reopen. We are hosting a charrette style town hall with interactive activities to gather ideas and feedback on future services at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center.

    Please join us on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Casanova Oak Knoll Park Center to participate in the community town hall event. We would also like you to take the associated survey. The survey will be open through Wednesday. May 17, 2023. It gives you the opportunity to let us know what specific programs you want, as well as letting us know the affordability of the programs and services you and your family members need and want.

    Thank you for your engagement and help. SEE THE FLYER IN ENGLISH | FLYER IN SPANISH | SEE THE NEWS RELEASE

    Here's a QR Code to the survey in English, and the direct link, https://surveymonkey.com/r/COKPC


    Town Hall Flyer in English

    Here's the QR Code to the survey in en Español - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/COKPC-SPA

    FLYER IN SPANISH

    Junta Vecinal Flyer en Español