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West Hollywood Recreation Services outlines parks, youth programs and expanded aquatics offerings
Summary
Recreation staff described parks and facilities, youth and teen programs, a growing junior lifeguard program and seasonal offerings; the 'Recreator' brochure is mailed to about 35,000 residents and the recreation division budget was cited at about $8,000,000.
Recreation Services staff used the Civic Leadership Academy session to describe the city’s parks, community programs, aquatics offerings and registration process.
Stephanie Martinez, Recreation Services Manager, introduced the division and its leadership. Dana Alhadad (recreation coordinator, introduced at the session) said the division’s goal is to provide “quality and leisure services and experiences to all residents and guests” and outlined parks and facilities including Plummer Park, Kings Road Park and West Hollywood Park; staff process “over 1,100 reservation permits” annually.
Why it matters: The recreation division manages everyday services and seasonal programs that affect residents’ access to parks, pools and classes; program availability and registration rules shape who can participate and when.
Susie Salazar described youth programming — seasonal classes, Tiny Tots, Art Blast and camps — and said the division expects more than 1,000 youth participants in camps this year. Salazar said the Plummer Park Teen Center volunteers are on track to record 500 volunteer hours by May 2026.
Kim Hubbard, aquatics coordinator, highlighted lap swim (hourly sessions each day), an expanded junior lifeguard program for ages 9–17 that now runs in additional seasons, and a recent floating pumpkin‑patch event that drew 191 participants. Staff described pool operations (recreation pool set point 88°F; competition pool set point 83°F) and typical seasonal hours; participants were invited to visit the Aquatic and Recreation Center for a brief tour.
Dana Alhadad said the seasonal 'Recreator' brochure is mailed to roughly 35,000 West Hollywood residents and is available online, and staff previewed upcoming events including a Veterans Day ceremony (Nov. 11), a parking‑lot sale and a winter ice rink at West Hollywood Park. The recreation division budget was cited at nearly $8,000,000; staff said some larger offerings (ice rink, contractor‑led tennis/pickleball) are procured through RFPs while many youth and community events are staff‑led.
Next steps: Staff encouraged residents to register online (residents receive a two‑day registration priority) and to check the rec reader for updates on seasonal programs and events.
