City of Laguna Niguel Recreation Brochure Summer 2018 | Page 2

A Message From
Parks & Recreation

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Dear Neighbors, Jeanette DeMeneces
The new Crown Valley Park Community Center is on the way! The
City of Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation Department is looking
forward to sharing with the community a new community center,
pool deck renovations, and the expansion of recreation classes,
events, and programs. Construction of a 30,000-square foot,
three-story building, will begin on August 13, 2018, and is estimated
to be completed in spring 2020. During the construction process,
the Parks & Recreation Registration Office and staff offices will
be relocated to the Crown Valley Park softball field, and aquatic
operations will be temporarily relocated near the YMCA. The City
of Laguna Niguel appreciates your continued patience during
the project as the construction will heavily impact parking and
operations throughout Crown Valley Park. Recreation Coordinator
Tier 3 improvements will include the following:
• Multi-Purpose Room with a 300-Person Dining Capacity
• Catering Kitchen
• Multi-Purpose Classrooms
• Art Room
• Dance and Fitness Room
• Collaborative Tech Room
• Festival Plaza and Pedestrian-Oriented Amenities
• Roof Deck Patio (overlooking the pool)
• Locker Rooms with Private Showers and Family Locker Rooms
• Pool Deck Renovations
While the City will make every effort to minimize Pool closures,
pool deck improvements are expected to cause a significant
closure in order to provide a first-class experience for our residents.
Improvements during the construction process will minimize the
need for closures in future years. Regular Pool users are encouraged
to sign up for the Notify Me feature at CityofLagunaNiguel.org
(calendar/aquatics) to receive updates.
For information regarding the Crown Valley Park improvement
project including timelines, progress, and closures, please
contact the Public Works Department at [phone] or visit
CityofLagunaNiguel.org.
Stay informed with the Laguna Niguel Parks and Recreation
Department by following us on Instagram and Facebook @LNRec.
We thank you for your continued support of our department, and
we look forward to serving your recreation needs this summer!
WARM wishes,
Parks and Recreation Department Staff
Parks &
Recreation
Mission
Statement
To provide a wide variety of innovative,
diverse and inclusive recreational and
cultural opportunities which enhance the
quality of life for residents of Laguna Niguel.
Jeanette is a Recreation Coordinator, she
supervises lifeguards, swim instructors, and
cashiers at Crown Valley Pool. She is responsible
for the daily operations of the pool and Sprayground, including
special events throughout the year such as Dive and Swim Meets
and the Triathlon. She started working for Laguna Niguel in
September of 2017 and is no stranger to Park’s and Recreation;
she has 15 years of experience in the field. She worked for the
City of Garden Grove as an Aquatics Coordinator and with the
Special Events Committee.
Aquatics has always been at the forefront of Jeanette’s life,
she grew up going to the river and spending summers camping
and in the water. She played water polo and swam throughout
high school and college and won a National Championship her
Senior year of College at Cal State East Bay. Music is also a big
part of Jeanette’s life, and she enjoys listening to all types of
genres and attending shows, hiking, camping and spending time
with her rescue pup Lobo.
Ashley Melchor
Recreation Secretary
Ashley began her public service career
volunteering for special events in the City of Lake
Forest during high school. She loved interacting
with the community and enjoyed making people
smile. Soon after, she attended California State
University, Fullerton where she received her
Bachelor’s in Public Administration while working part-time in
Public Works for the City of Lake Forest and the City of Irvine.
Serving the public was her passion, so she decided to continue her
education and work toward her Master’s in Public Administration.
Three years later, she is anxiously waiting to graduate and receive
her diploma in May 2018.
Ashley has been with the City of Laguna Niguel as the Sea Country
Senior and Community Center Secretary where she has been
able to apply her prior experience and knowledge. She currently
oversees the schedule of activities and programs, in addition,
to staffing, accounts payable and supports the front desk. She
also assists the staff liaison for the Senior Citizens Committee
and assists the Center Supervisor on various projects. Although
Ashley is mostly occupied with school and work, she occasionally
takes breaks to cheer on the Angels, go to Disneyland and enjoys
taking long walks with her puppy, TJ. She has a wonderful time
getting to know and interact with seniors, as they always have a
wealth of knowledge to share.
PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE: [phone] | RECREATION HOTLINE: [phone]
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