The Public Facilities, Recreation, and Infrastructure Commission of West Hollywood will convene tonight to receive a summer recap from the Recreation Services Division, which raked in $145,398.72 in revenue through their programs and leagues.
The Commission is set to be apprised of the Division’s plans and performance metrics for the Summer of 2023, which will include detailed projections of recreational programs, services, facility reservations, and forthcoming events.
The former Public Facilities Commission got its new name in April, when its purview was expanded to incorporate the Recreation Services Division, necessitating semiannual briefings like tonight’s meeting.
The Division will present on various facets of its operations, including the Recreation Division’s scope and locations, the Rec Reader initiative, aquatics, facility rentals, sports and youth programs, teen initiatives, community events, community gardens, contract classes, and tennis and pickleball facilities and programs.
The Division is expected to report significant projected attendance and revenue figures for the Aquatic Center Programs in Summer 2023, with anticipated attendance reaching 25,228 and projected revenue totaling $145,398.72. Sports programs are also set to continue their success, offering fundamentals of sports, youth leagues, drop-in sports, and adult leagues, which are projected to contribute significantly to the community’s active lifestyle.
Youth programs will aim to expand with offerings such as Day Camp for ages 6-11, Art Blast for ages 4-8, and Tiny Tots/Tot Programs for ages 1 1/2 – 5. Teen programs will seek to engage the city’s youth with the Teen Center, offering 250 Volunteen hours in Summer 2023, the Teen Action Committee, Teen Chef, and Fun Fridays.
The Division’s events are projected to maintain strong attendance, with the Youth Halloween Carnival expected to attract 1,800 participants, and other events like Veterans Day, Junk in the Trunk, and Movies in the Park are anticipated to continue drawing community interest.
In the realm of community gardens, the Division will set goals for the addition of new plots and educational workshops, while the Detroit Community Garden is projected to remain a vibrant center for gardening enthusiasts, with 20 existing gardeners and 68 on the waitlist.
Contract classes and tennis and pickleball programs are anticipated to show robust participation, with the Pride Pickleball Tournament and various clinics and lessons indicating the community’s growing interest in these activities. Tennis reservations are expected to hit 16,903, with pickleball reservations at 917, and the total number of registered players on PlaybyPoint from June 2023 to August 2023, including residents and non-residents, will be reported.
The Commission’s meeting will conclude with an opportunity for Commissioner questions, public comment, and discussion, reflecting the Division’s dedication to transparency and its commitment to meeting the recreational needs of the West Hollywood community.
The Recreation Services Division’s semiannual update is poised to underscore their proactive efforts in providing quality leisure experiences, fostering a sense of community, and enhancing the well-being of residents and visitors alike.
