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CHAPTER TITLE <br />CHAPTER <br />Highlight <br />Local property values around the park »???? <br />high quality of life attract businesses, as this also attracts and <br />retains high quality workers (Local Government..., 2017). Parks <br />and recreation opportunities can have a major impact on quality <br />of life, as having the chance to engage with parks is crucial to <br />leading a healthy lifestyle <br />"Beyond the impact of their expenditures, park and recreation <br />agencies generate even more economic value through their <br />promotion of health and wellness, as well as conservation <br />and resiliency that foster higher property values and increase <br />tourism. Most critically, park and recreation amenities are the <br />cornerstones to improving a region's quality of life, a major <br />factor in enticing employers and workers to an area. The <br />powerful impact parks and recreation has on economic activity, <br />when combined with the ability to deliver healthier and happier <br />communities, highlights the fact that these offerings are not <br />merely a"nice-to-have,"luxury government service. Rather, parks <br />and recreation is a critical aspect of what makes a city, town or <br />county a vibrant and prosperous community." (source) <br />[Example of archery tournament, bringing in visitors —concert <br />series, car counter, partnerships] <br />Volunteering/Stewardship <br />[Master naturalist program] [volunteer opportunities lacking in <br />the city] [value volunteers can add to a city] [recreation can be <br />that avenue to create opportunities, but only with a developed <br />system, people will volunteer where they have fun, and see that <br />their time is of impact] <br />Local Businesses/partners <br />[Through partnerships, we can reach more people, provide more <br />services, and maintain higher quality facilities than we could do <br />on our own. Strategies 1. Build relationships with organizations <br />and community leaders that help us better reach our target <br />markets. • Develop long-lasting, trusting relationships with new <br />immigrant and racial and ethnic minority group organizations <br />and community leaders. Devote ongoing staff resources to <br />these interactions. • Invest in relationship -building with schools, <br />recreation centers, and youth groups in order to reach youth and <br />young adults. Promote opportunities for field trips, site visits, <br />and summer camps. • Reach out to faith -based organizations <br />as a means to reach our target markets. • Reach out to senior <br />centers and group tour operators in order to maintain visitorship <br />by older adults. • Support interconnections for wildlife watching <br />opportunities (e.g. Minnesota's birding trails).]-mn DNR <br />PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES CAN BENEFIT BY PARTNERING <br />WITH THEIR FELLOW PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES IN <br />NEIGHBORING JURISDICTIONS TO PRESENT A UNIFIED IMAGE <br />OF A DESIRABLE PLACE TO LIVE (source) <br />[Pearson family farms, kitchen table, scouts, rum river arts, <br />athletic association] [community pride, supports local] <br />[Section x will talk more about partnerships] [Importance of <br />partnerships within Ramsey] <br />[Talk about tournaments ARAA] <br />