Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 03/12/2020

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Gather community input for appropriate, targeted recreation opportunities for ages 55+ Develop multi -faceted groups and clubs to include social aspects, in areas such as the arts, physical activity, volunteering, hobbies, and education Offer programming to encourage productive and safe out - of -school time activities Create opportunities for youth to engage in unstructured play and receive the benefits of greenspaces Provide opportunities for low -impact and family friendly activities to promote health and wellness Goal 4: Ensure equitable access to recreation programs. sIRAItGIE' Ensure reasonable accommodations are available upon request for recreation programs and services, as mandated by the ADA Promote awareness for programs with Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association to promote equitable access to youth sports programs Seek out additional resources and grants that can help increase access to recreation programs or facilities Appropriate funds for scholarships as necessary through park programming, to include: grants, donations, sponsorships, and local philanthropic organizations Goal 5: Encourage an active and healthy community STRATEGIES. • Offer programs that are conducive to active and healthy living, including both higher and lower intensity opportunities • Invest in a variety of spaces and facilities to allow for multi- use opportunities, open spaces, and general community use • Take advantage of new technology and implement aspects of advancements into programming, such as geocaching opportunities and enhanced interpretive opportunities through various app resources such as iNaturalist • *Reference health & wellness of having greenspace within neighborhoods * relevance of circle of Ramsey to park spaces as resource for fitness* xxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx PARK SYSTEM PLAN