City of Laguna Niguel Recreation Brochure Winter 2017/2018 | Page 2

A Message From
Parks & Recreation
A Bridge to the Future
The new entry improvements at Crown Valley Park are
finally complete! The second of three major renovation
projects planned for the Park was celebrated this past
August. The new bridge includes decorative lighting,
along with sidewalks and bike lanes on each side to
enhance pedestrian safety and access to the park. A
new decorative metal archway spanning across the
entry drive highlights the entrance to the park.
Two new parking lots with convenient access from
Crown Valley Parkway add 66 additional parking
spaces for park users. The northerly lot can be
accessed from the park entry road before crossing
the entry bridge and is a convenient parking lot for
softball and lower soccer field users. The southerly lot
has direct access from Crown Valley Parkway and is
convenient for the upper soccer field and trail users.
The addition of a staircase provides direct access to
the upper soccer field.
A new entry monument sign
with enhanced raised planters
and landscaping highlights
the entry to the park. Digital
electronic marquee signs have
replaced dated signs and are
used to feature a variety of
City and community events and recreation programs.
The third major renovation project will be the
complete replacement of the existing Community
Building. Parks & Recreation Staff will be relocated
during the construction process near the softball
field at Crown Valley Park. For information about the
Crown Valley Park improvement projects contact
the Public Works Department at [phone] or
visit CityofLagunaNiguel.org .

Parks & Recreation Showcase
Kaori Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Kaori Garcia started her career with the City of Laguna
Niguel in 2014 at the Sea Country Senior and Community
Center. In September 2016, Kaori was promoted to
Administrative Secretary for the Parks and Recreation
Department and was relocated to the Crown Valley
Park Registration Office. As the Administrative Secretary for the Parks and
Recreation Department, Kaori is responsible for the daily operations of the
main Registration Office, assists with recruitments, compiles reports, and
prepares packets for various Committees and Commissions. She also supports
Parks and Recreation Director, Alison Giglio, and Recreation Manager, Ron
Rivera, on projects that help enhance the functions of the Department. Kaori
graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a degree in Public
Administration and has always had a passion working for local government and
serving her community.
Kaori plays a key role in the Recreation Technology Committee as well as the
Parks and Recreation Marketing Committee. As a member of these committees,
Kaori emphasizes the importance of social media and has worked with her team
members to use technology as a key resource to engage with our ever-growing
community. Kaori encourages everyone to “like” us on Facebook – Laguna
Niguel Parks and Recreation, and “follow us” on Instagram @LNrec for updates
on exciting news, contests, and information on upcoming programs and events.
Soleil Alameda
Recreation Clerk
Soleil Alameda has always had a passion for
recreation and feels incredibly lucky to be a part of
the Laguna Niguel Parks & Recreation family. She
graduated from Fresno State University with a degree
in Recreation Administration with an emphasis in
Sports and Entertainment Facility Management. Since
graduating, Soleil has had experience working in the
various fields of recreation. She has spent time working for the Oakland
Athletics Organization, the Angels Organization, and multiple cities in
Orange County.
Soleil works in the Parks & Recreation Registration Office where she is
responsible for helping the public with registration, reserving the Crown
Valley Park facilities, and overseeing the social media sites. She has just
celebrated her one year anniversary working full time with the City. Prior
to becoming the Recreation Clerk, Soleil worked at the Sea Country
Senior & Community Center as a Senior Recreation Leader where she
worked at the front desk as well as assisting with special events and the
contract classes.
Soleil enjoys exploring the outdoors, hiking, running, and spending time
with her family in Northern California. As a member of the Marketing
Committee, Soleil encourages everyone to make memories and share
@LNRec on Facebook and Instagram! #LNRec
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.
PARKS & RECREATION OFFICE: [phone] | RECREATION HOTLINE: [phone]
ONLINE REGISTRATION: CityofLagunaNiguel.org/Registration | REGISTRATION FORM: Page 32