Staff Report
Parks and Community Events Commission
Cathedral City
Item No. 3.A
Meeting Date: March 3, 2026
From: John A. Corella, Director of Public Works
Sponsors: Chair Erin Hyland and Commissioner Ashley McGullam Title: Family Fitness Festival
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend the Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) support and approve the Family Fitness Festival at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater on April 4, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and recommend allocation of $2,000 from the PACE Small Events Budget for event expenditures and forward the funding request to the City Council for final consideration and approval.
BACKGROUND:
The Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE) provide opportunities to engage the community and raise awareness of park resources throughout the city. As part of its charge, the Commission may initiate, review, and support community events and programs that promote recreation, health, and community engagement. Not all PACE supported events or programs require financial assistance from the Commission some may be implemented using partnerships, volunteer efforts, or existing resources without a direct cost.
PACE maintains an annual Small Events budget of $10,000, which may be used to fund all or a portion of community events held in city parks. When requested, eligible expenses may include services, materials, or other support needs necessary to enhance an event's success.
Proposed small events and programs at the city's parks are typically brought forward, presented and reviewed by the PACE. The PACE may choose to support an event regardless of whether funding is requested. If small events funding is recommended by the PACE, small event funding is then forwarded to City Council for the final approval of the funding.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Family Fitness Festival is a free, community-oriented event designed to promote physical activity, wellness, and community connection.
The event was originally scheduled for March 14, 2026; however, due to scheduling conflicts at the Amphitheater, the proposed date has been moved to Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cathedral City Amphitheatre. The event will remain free and open to all community members.
The festival will be conducted in partnership with local fitness professionals and businesses, offering a series of 20-minute workout sessions throughout the morning. Planned activities include dance cardio, interval training, Pilates, yoga, and a sound bath. Several sessions will be offered bilingually in English and Spanish to ensure accessibility and inclusivity for a broad cross-section of the community. The event is designed to be family-friendly and encourage participation across generations.
Refreshments will be provided by Big Juice Bar and Starbucks. Music for the event will be provided by a local DJ.
The event will conclude with a "Connect and Reflect" period from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., featuring community information tables set up at existing picnic tables at no additional cost.
Organizers are coordinating with local organizations, service providers, and businesses to participate and share information about programs, services, and wellness resources available in the community. Anticipated participants may include In-Shape Fitness, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, the Parkinson's Organization, Desert Recreation District (DRD), the Cathedral City Senior Center, Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City, Cathedral City Police and Fire Departments, Friends of the Desert Maps, Legendary Glutes, Fit at 42, Roll Dogs Jiu-Jitsu and Big 5 Sporting Goods, or similar organizations. Participation will be informational in nature and is intended to encourage community connection and awareness of local resources.
The proposed event schedule is as follows:
Time Class
9:00 a.m. Bilingual workout with Jaime Jimenez, 111 Conditioning Club 9:30 a.m. Bilingual Mat Pilates with Ren Fortuna Gutierrez, Sol Barre 10:00 a.m. Bilingual Dance Cardio with VXN Fitness
10:30 a.m. Workout (English) with Kai Beech, Orangetheory Fitness & NBC Palm Springs
11:00 a.m. Family Yoga with Carl Grant, Power Yoga Palm Springs 11:30 a.m. Sound Bath
12:00-12:30 p.m. Connect and Reflect with Community Tables Commissioners are requesting $2,000 from the PACE Small Events Budget to cover event- related expenses.
The original request was $1,575. The revised request includes:
• Additional $500 for expanded marketing and outreach efforts to increase community awareness and attendance.
• $125 contingency for potential table and chair rental fees, if needed.
Proposed Budget Breakdown:
Big Juice Bar $500
Starbucks $0.00 provided by Chair Erin Hyland
DJ $500
Instructors (5 x $75 each) $375
Marketing (flyers, etc.) $500
MISC (possible rental fees for table/chair) $125
Total $2,000
PACE Small Events Budget Summary (FY 2025-2026)
Event Location Date Funding
Halloween Contest Panorama Park October 2025 $100
Feliz Navi-Dog Esperanza Park December 2025 $300
Yoga in the Park Amphitheatre Jan-Mar 2026 $3,000
Remaining Available Funds $6,600
Family Fitness Festival Amphitheatre April 4, 2026 $2,000 Remaining Available Funds if Fitness Event is approved $4,600 After this allocation, the remaining PACE Small Events budget for FY 2025-2026 will be $4,600.
PACE staff liaisons are recommending that the PACE approve and support the Family Fitness Festival at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater on April 4, 2026, from 9:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. and recommend allocation of $2,000 from the PACE Small Events Budget for event expenditures and forward the funding request to the City Council for final consideration and approval.
Next Steps:
If supported by the PACE, the funding request will be forwarded to City Council for final consideration and approval.
FUNDING SOURCE:
DESCRIPTION GENERAL PROJECT AMOUNT ONE TIME or
LEDGER CODE ONGOING
ACCOUNT
CODES
2025-2026 Family Fitness 100-500-510- MO3511 $2,000 One time Festival 511-8600-8601