Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 10/10/2019

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Q9: Which best describes your family in Ramsey? 1.75% 3.51% 3.51% It's just me Me and my signicant other/spouse 12.28% 33.33% Me and my child(ren), under the age of 10 Me and my child(ren), over the age of 10 and under 18 Me and my child(ren), over the age of 18 45.61% Me and my extended family Ramsey is the second fastest growing city in Anoka County and is increasingly becoming a place to call home for younger families. This shows there could be opportunities for family-based programs or community events, such as a summer or winter kids/family fest. A great number of survey respondents, both from the recreation opportunities and general program surveys, stated they wanted youth and family activities. One response that sticks out is from a parent expressing interest in a recreational center (YMCA) as \[they\] currently drive to the Y in Elk River or Andover. \[They\] live in Ramsey, but unfortunately have to support businesses and programs in the other cities because Ramsey is so lacking in family/child oriented programs and facilities. Age groups often classify programs, as Population by Age program categories can be standard throughout the lifespan. Preschool is 2.4% 0.7% typically ages 1-5 years, youth ages 5-12 years, and teen ages 12-18 years. Most 1-9 8.7% 15.3% recreation agencies seem to focus on 10-19 preschool and youth programs, although 20-29 teen programs may be offered if they have 13.5% 30-39 a teen center. 15.9% 40-49 According to 2015 data from the U.S. 50-59 60-69 17.0% population is under the age of 20. This is a 70-79 11.9% large group that could benefit from 80+ recreation programming, as the primary 14.6% recreation activities for youth in the area are private sports associations or school activities.