Corte Madera Town Parks and Recreation staff briefed the Parks and Recreation Commission on a set of program updates at the June 23, 2025, meeting, including the council-adopted proclamation naming July 2025 as "Parks Make Life Better Month," a pending Playcorp grant application for a Town Park playground, and a schedule of summer events.

Staff noted the council adopted the July proclamation on June 17, 2025, and showed material from the California Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) highlighting the role of parks and recreation. Staff also reviewed program activity: the first day of a free Tai Chi class had 21 participants and the next week had 25; camp enrollment is steady though slightly down from when summer school ran, and camp staff completed training including CPR; a surf-and-turf lifeguard and camp-training event in June hosted about 205 people with district participation.

On capital projects, staff said they are applying for a Playcorp grant with a July 7 application deadline and expect to hear a decision about two weeks after submission. "The grant basically covers 50% of the actual structure," staff said, clarifying the award would cover half the play-structure cost but not site preparation or installation. Staff said a playground-ad hoc subcommittee has not yet met and that a public survey will be circulated; staff plans to have a QR code at the town's July 4 celebration to solicit input where families will gather.

Other event and program notes included a July 4 plan that replaces some carnival booths with active camp-style games and demos; a family campout scheduled for Aug. 22–23 with about 75 people registered; and an August rollout of the fall activity guide and registration. Staff also addressed a budget presentation discrepancy at a recent council meeting and said the department would present clarifying budget information at the next council meeting.

Commissioner Patty encouraged continued funding for the free Tai Chi instruction, noting its popularity. Patty also said the Age-Friendly program has executed a five-year $250,000 commitment ($50,000 per year) to help fund instructors and supplies for the intergenerational center. The commission discussed inviting a representative from Fitlot.org — an organization that helps match funders and equipment requests — to present at a future meeting.

No formal commission action was required or taken on the grant application, survey or program updates at the June 23 meeting.