PROGRAMS:
Administration - This division provides overall management, planning, and coordination of departmental services and programs in order to provide our citizens with a wide array of quality recreational services and programs that are responsive to their needs and interests.
Community Centers - This section manages and operates the many recreational and leisure programs serving children and adults at the Monterey Youth Center, Senior Center, Archer Park Center, Hilltop Park Center, and CONA Park Center.
Special Programs and Events - This section is responsible for planning, operating, and managing all City-wide special events, such as the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, La Posada, summer camps, special celebrations, Dennis the Menace playground program, Camp Quien Sabe, Whispering Pines Day Camp, Choraleers, Community Band, etc.
Sports - This program involves operating and maintaining a multitude of instructional and league sports programs, including socko, softball, soccer, flag football, roller hockey, volleyball, track & field, etc.
Monterey Sports Center - This
program provides ongoing management and operation of the Monterey Sport
Center facility and its various sports programs. Many aquatics, gymnastic,
fitness, special events and other programs are offered at the Sports Center.
1998-99 RECREATION & COMM. SRV. EXPEND.: $4,291,920
Recreation
& Community Service Expenditures by Program:
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Recreation
& Community Services Expenditures by Type:
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The implementation of a new afterschool program at Larkin School is included in the budget. The Recreation & Community Services Department continues to provide a wide array of recreational programs and services. Thousands of residents enjoy the many programs and facilities offered during the year at the community centers, playgrounds, ballfields, and parks located throughout the City. The Monterey Sports Center continues to be a success. Funds are included in the capital improvement program budget for planning and design of the expansion of this highly popular facility.
THREE YEAR
BUDGET TREND:
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SELECTED
REC. & COMM. SRV. WORKLOAD/PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
| 1996-97 | 1997-98 | 1998-99 | |
| Recreation brochures distributed | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 |
| Community Center program sessions | 898 | 921 | 929 |
| Special events participants | 7,514 | 7,724 | 8,094 |
| Aquatic program participants | 5,534 | 5,835 | 6,000 |
| Fitness program participants | 1,265 | 4,621 | 6,500 |
| Aerobic program participants | 45,473 | 54,555 | 62,000 |
| Sports Center average daily attendance | 2000 | 2300 | 2500 |
| Recreation & Comm. Srv. revenue ($) | 2,210,932 | 2,213,500 | 2,385,915 |
| Staffing (Full-time equivalent) | 24.75 | 38.25 | 38.25 |
Rev 11/04/98 J. Splane http://www.monterey.org/budget/rec99.html