Recreation Activities - 2021Recreation Programs & Special Events
Purpose:
The Recreation Programs and Special Events Department is responsible for the recreational activities and special events throughout the City. This department sponsors such programs as
basketball, flag football, summer camps, festivals, and senior and after-school programs through the community centers and parks. The department sponsors city-wide events such as the
Bowl Bash, Family Fun Day and Campout, the Holiday Tree Lighting and Movies in the Park. In addition, the department director works with the Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
(CARAC) to offer cultural and recreation events such as the Tennis Tournament, Acoustic and Songwriters’ Concerts, and the Arts in the Park.
Key Objectives:
To maintain and enhance current program and events
Promote programs and events through social media
To promote the health, safety, welfare and general well-being through recreation.
Increase the number of events coordinated by the Recreation Committee
Issues, Trends and Highlights:
Coordinated a fitness program at Jordan Park
Coordinated a Fun Run @ the Marshfest event
Increased the usage @ Adele Grage
Coordinated a Building Dedication
Workload Data
FY-2013
Number of Events & Programs Coordinated
70
Number of Volunteers
80
Number of Meetings
188
Number of Rentals & Special Events
352
Number of press releases & posters for Events
68
Registration Programs & Revenue
7 registration programs and events
$40,460 in deposits
City Staff
3 full time; 1 part-time; 1 seasonal