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Parks staff report record turnout for holiday events and preview winter programs

Corona City Parks and Recreation Commission · December 10, 2025

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Summary

City recreation staff reported record attendance at the holiday tree-lighting (staff estimated over 10,000 attendees), summarized a sold-out 'Skate the Halls' event and laid out upcoming winter programs including a kids' winter adventure camp (Dec. 22–Jan. 9) and a senior holiday party on Dec. 18.

City recreation staff delivered their monthly community-services report and highlighted recent and upcoming seasonal programming.

Miss Finch opened the report noting a revised slide set containing a recap of the tree-lighting event. Miss Leon said the first-ever "Skate the Halls" roller-skating sessions at the Circle City Center sold out with about 75 attendees per session. Karen Lee, the recreation supervisor, described a record-breaking crowd for the tree-lighting and drone show on 6th Street and the HCC front lawn; staff estimated attendance at over 10,000 and said the event included expanded activities such as a petting zoo, roaming stilt walkers and a Letters-to-Santa area with more than 600 crafts for children.

Staff credited multiple partners and sponsors for the events, including a $1,000 sponsorship from Amazon Fresh and support from OBC Theatre and local businesses. They also confirmed operational details: the Circle City Center will close for deep cleaning during the holiday closure (dates provided to the commission) and registration is open for the winter adventure camp, which runs Dec. 22–Jan. 9 for ages 5–12.

Commissioners praised staff and volunteers, congratulated the employee spotlight (Casey Brennan) and asked clarifying operational questions about staffing for camps; staff said the city reallocates existing staff between kids' club and camp to meet program needs. The report closed with an invitation to the commission to view the City Park final-design presentation scheduled for the next meeting.