Speaker 1: Ever since the parks referendum passed in 2023, our park staff have been hard at work planning and implementing improvements across our parks and recreation system. Here are a few things to look forward to in 2026. The Redwood Community Pool was an Apple Valley favorite for six decades. Now the next chapter begins with a brand new facility set to open this summer in June. Redwood Park is being reconstructed with the city's first inclusive playground, new courts, a redesigned parking lot, trails, and the natural area with a pond. Redwood Park is expected to open in the late summer of this year. At Hayes Youth Athletic Complex, improvements are in progress and expected to continue this summer. These include new natural turf baseball and softball fields, expanded flexible space for other sports, irrigation, and improved parking. Smaller but impactful improvements are also planned. Cobblestone Lake Park Trails and the Johnny Cake Ridge Park West pickleball expansion will wrap up in spring twenty twenty six, while park signage updates across the system continue. Neighborhood parks will also see upgrades. Several parks are scheduled to receive new playgrounds, refreshed courts, and trail improvements, along with other enhancements this year during the spring and summer. For more details, visit On January 30, the Apple Valley Fire Department welcomed fire engine three into service by honoring a long standing fire service tradition that dates all the way back to the days of horse drawn wagons. Firefighters, along with a few helpers, worked together to push the engine into the bay. Later that same evening, fire engine three answered its first call for service. While firefighting equipment has evolved over time, the values behind this tradition have stayed true. Teamwork, service, and pride remain at the heart of the fire department as fire engine three officially joins the fleet serving the Apple Valley community. And finally, a reminder that our city offices will be closed on Monday, February 16 in recognition of Presidents' Day. And that's the latest vibe in Apple Valley. Stay up to date by visiting our website and following us on social media.