Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council to celebrate new shade coverings at park

The Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council will sponsor a celebration of the new shade coverings at Holleigh Bernson Park from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.

The board heard many complaints about the lack of shade at the park, which opened in June 2006, and partnered with L.A. Councilman Greig Smith to solve the problem.

The PRNC spent $17,000, which was matched by Smith, to provide the two beautiful coverings. And just in time for summer.

Lunch will be provided at the celebration, prepared by the Red Cross as part of its continuing emergency training.

Also on hand will be Carol Parks of the LA Office of Emergency Preparedness, Brownies, Cub Scouts, Girl and Boy Scouts, Boy Scout Venturing, Fire Explorers, Red Cross Youth Volunteers and the YMCA.

All will offer emergency related information, volunteer and participation opportunities and freebies.

The park features a children's play area, restrooms, two basketball courts and a baseball diamond.

It is located at 20500 Sesnon Blvd. in Porter Ranch and is open from dawn to dusk.

For more information, visit www.prnc.org.