Rancho Palos Verdes Names New Recreation and Parks Director

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA — The City Of Rancho Palos announced that they have named a new Director for the Recreation and Parks Department, the city's largest department.

Former Deputy Director of Recreation and Parks Daniel Trautner was promoted to the Director position at the end of July, the city said in a statement. Trautner oversees the department staff, seven staffed park sites and the Open Space and Trails Division.

“I can’t wait to continue working for the amazing people in this community, and with City
leadership and staff,” Trautner said. “This really is a dream opportunity, and I am extremely honored to have been appointed to lead this incredible department.”

Trautner has 22 years of experience working in the parks and recreation field and has spent the past decade working for Rancho Palos Verdes. During his time with the city, Trautner has played key roles in:

• Opening the Eastview Dog Park
• Revitalizing Lower Hesse Par and Ladera Linda Community Park
• Rolling out the ParkMobile parking system near Del Cerro Park
• Relocating the Point Vicente Lighthouse Fresnel lens
• Installing a Tongva monumenr at Abalone Cove Park.

He has also created popular new events for the city including Movies in the Park, Concerts in the Park and the holiday skating rink and tree lighting ceremony.

“The Recreation and Parks Department is known for bringing the community together. At a time
when togetherness is needed in Rancho Palos Verdes, it was clear to me that when former
Director Cory Linder announced his retirement, the only and best successor was Dan Trautner,”
said City Manager Ara Mihranian.