Staff Report - Recreation Quarterly Review, October - December 2025 Page 1 of 3
STAFF REPORT
T
O: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Angelika Abellana, Recreation Manager
VIA: Dan Barros, City Manager
MEETING DATE: February 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Recreation Services Department Quarterly Review, October - December 2025
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt:
MOTION TO ACCEPT INFORMATION REPORT ON RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAM, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND TRIPS FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2025.
BACKGROUND
Participation
The Recreation Services Department offered programs, activities, events, and trips for all age groups during the past quarter. Below is a summary of participation levels by demographic:
• A total of 183 ad ults and seniors participated in enrichment programs, reflecting an increase of 47 participants compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Staff attributes this growth to increased interest in programs such as Ladies Social and Armchair Travel, as we
ll as the addition of the Senior Strength and Core fitness class. • A total of 436 adults and seniors participated in trips and special events, representing an increase of 11 participants compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Staff attribute this increase to continued interest in adult and senior field trips, as well as the addition of another Brews and Bingo event, which attracted both older and younger adults. • A total of 148 youth and teens participated in enrichment programs, marking an increase of 28 participants compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Staff attributes this growth to increased interest in the Kids Club and Winter Camp programs. • A
total of 518 youth and teens participated in events and trips, reflecting an increase of 58 participants compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Staff attributes this rise in AGENDA ITEM #2AMENDED
Staff Report - Recreation Quarterly Review, October - December 2025 Page 2 of 3 participation to increased engagement in teen programs, Parents’ Night Out, and the addition of a gift upgrade option for Breakfast with Santa.
• A total of 2,223 youth, adults, and seniors participated in community programs, representing an increase of 115 participants compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Staff attributes this increase to the continued popularity of Cinema at the Cemetery and Holiday Tree Lighting activities, including bounce houses and local performances.
The attachment contains a detailed breakdown of participation by program.
Rental Activity
The Colma Community Center was rented for 46 different events:
● Resident Rental (19 social events)
● Colma Non-Profit (1 Meeting)
● Colma Business (1 Social)
● Non-Resident Nonprofit (1 Social)
● Non-Resident Nonprofit, kitchen only (20 reservations) ● In House Reservations (1 Meeting, 3 Town Events)
The Sterling Park Recreation Center was rented for 10 different events:
• Sterling Park Resident Rental Reservations (10 social events)
ANALYSIS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, a total of 3,508 participants attended 71 recreation programs, representing an increase of 259 participants compared to the fourth quarter of 2024.
Staff attributes this increase in participation to popular events such as Cinema at the Cemetery and the Día de los Muertos celebration, as well as growing interest in senior programs and trips.
Additional increases are attributed to including the Holiday Tree Lighting event and the Adult Holiday Party.
During this period, staff hosted the first Holly Jolly Mini Market, featuring young entrepreneurs.
Gingerbread-making activities were also offered, and Colma teens volunteered to assist with gift wrapping. The event drew a steady flow of shoppers, with large crowds coming in and out of the building continuously until the conclusion of the event.
Staff estimate that 33 percent of the population held a current Colma I.D. during the fourth quarter of 2025.
There were 56 facility rentals during the fourth quarter, an increase of five rentals compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. This reflects continued growth in resident interest in renting the Colma Community Center.
Staff will continue to refine and enhance its marketing strategies to further increase participation in recreation programs and special events.
Sustainability Impact
Staff Report - Recreation Quarterly Review, October - December 2025 Page 3 of 3 Staff coordinates and implements programs and activities that align with the Town’s Climate Action Plan and Sustainability Policy. For example, at events including the Adult Holiday Luncheon, cups, plates, forks, knives, and spoons are made from recyclable and/or compostable materials.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that City Council adopt the motion to accept informational report on Recreation Department program, activities, events and trips for the fourth quarter of 2025.
ATTACHMENTS
A. 2025 Recreation Service Department Quarterly Review – Participation Detail
AMEDNDED ATTACHMENT A.
Recreation Services Department Quarterly Review
October - December 2025
Participation Detail
Adult/Senior Enrichment Programs
Program Registered Sessions New or Existing Program
1 Armchair Travel 22 2 Existing
2 Boot Camp Fitness 2 1 Existing
3 Breakfast and Bingo 38 3 Existing
4 First Aid & CPR Training 7 1 Existing
5 Friday Films 23 2 Existing
6 Ladies Social 32 3 Existing
7 Mixtiso Happy Chair Yoga 5 1 Existing
8 Restorative Yoga 5 1 Existing
9 Senior Strength and Core 6 1 Existing
10 Star and Souls – Friendsgiving 19 1 NEW
11 The Art of Journaling 3 1 Existing
12 Whisper Book Club 1 1 Existing
13 Zumba Gold Cancelled Cancelled Existing
14 Zumba Toning - Saturday 9 1 Existing
15 Zumba Toning - Tuesday 11 1 Existing
Total Number of Participants183
Adult & Senior Trips & Events – 436 participants
Program Registered Sessions New or Existing Program
16 Adult Holiday Party 214 1 Existing
17 Adult Cooking Class 13 1 Existing
18 BBQ at Creekside Villa 35 1 Existing
19 Cypress Lawn Arboretum 5 1 Existing
20 Graton Casino Trip 35 1 Existing
21 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Patch 12 1 NEW
22 Jingle and Mingle Senior Luncheon 29 3 Existing
23 Open Journaling 7 1 NEW
24 Senior Luncheon 52 2 Existing
25 Spooktacular Brews and Bingo 34 1 NEW
26 Succulents with Sue - Glass Ornaments Cancelled Cancelled NEW Total Number of Participants436
Youth & Teen Enrichment Programs
Program Registered Sessions New or Existing Program
27 Fall Camp 15 1 Existing
28 Crafts and Vibes Cancelled Cancelled Existing
29 Duo Dance Academy 1 3 Existing
30 Kid’s Club After School Program 26 3 Existing
31 Kumon Math Tutoring 11 1 Existing
32 Kumon Reading Tutoring 7 1 Existing
33 Minecraft Lego Camp 13 1 NEW
34 Teen Friendsgiving Cancelled Cancelled NEW
35 Teen Movie 1 1 Existing
36 The Hang Out Workshops 12 3 Existing
37 Vibo Music Lesson 1 1 Existing
38 Winter Day Camp 61 1 Existing
Total Number of Participants148
Youth and Teen Events & Trips
Program Registered Sessions New or Existing Program
39 Dessert and Arts and Crafts 7 2 Existing
40 BWS – Gift Upgrade 35 2 NEW
41 Cypress Lawn Tour (ASP) Cancelled 1 Existing
42 Enchant (Teen Trip) Cancelled 1 Existing
43 Exploratorium Teen Center Cancelled 1 Existing
44 Holiday Breakfast with Santa 116 1 Existing
45 Open Teen Center 9 1 Existing
46 Parents Night Out 51 1 Existing
47 Teen Gift Wrapping Volunteers 5 1 NEW
48 Trunk or Treat 256 1 Existing
49 Youth Cooking Class 14 1 Existing
50 Winter Camp Bowling 25 1 Existing
51 Winter Camp Ice Skating Cancelled 1 Existing
Total Number of Participants518
Community Programs
Program Registered Sessions New or Existing Program
52 CAPE - Refresher 3 1 Existing
53 Cinema at the Cemetery (2) 1000 2 Existing
54 Colma Fall Recycling Event 12 1 Existing
55 Dia De Los Muertos Vendor 11 1 NEW
56 Dia De Lost Muertos 450 1 Existing
57 Family Pumpkin Party 36 1 Existing
58 Gingerbread Night 52 1 NEW
59 Halloween House Decorating Contest 12 1 Existing
60 Holiday House Decorating 10 1 Existing
61 Holiday Pet Photos 7 1 Existing
62 Holly Jolly Market Vendors 16 1 NEW
63 Letters to Santa 5 1 Existing
64 Mariachi Christmas Tickets 36 1 NEW
65 Parol Lantern Workshop 42 1 Existing
66 Tree Lighting - Bounce Houses 110 1 NEW
67 Tree Lighting Event 300 1 Existing
68 Veteran BBQ Celebration 100 1 Existing
69 Veterans Day Card Making 4 1 Existing
70 Veterans Village ID Day 17 1 NEW
71 Winchester - Family Trip Cancelled 1 Existing
Total Number of Participants2223