Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 09/10/2020

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Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Date: 09/10/2020 Submitted For: Mark Riverblood, Engineering/Public Works By: MaryJo Warner, Engineering/Public Works Information Title: Commission/Staff Input Purpose/Background: • Highlight first Year of Public Use for Pearson Park 6. 1. • Recreation Program Update Summer wrap-up: - Virtual Art: Partnership with the Rumriver Art Center to offer art classes from the comfort of home. Two classes have concluded. One filled past max capacity of 20, with participation at 25. - Yoga in the park: Participants found a way to relax and unwind with sunset Yoga at the Draw. Most classes were full or near full, the exception being on very humid days. - BINGO with the Anoka Women of Today: three sessions are being offered, including one as a part of Happy Daze. First turnout was good, even with ending early due to threat of severe storms. - Concert Series: Increased attendance every week, even with new COVID protocols. Late Summer Programs: - Extended Yoga in the Park: Due to request by residents, this program is extended through the month of September! - Extended Virtual Art: Additional session will be a dragonfly watercolor painting. Those who register pick up supplies from the Rumriver Art Center and tune into Zoom on September IOth. - Hike with a Naturalist: New program with Minnesota Master Naturalist Educator, Carlyn Erion. Participants can join for a series of informal hikes as Minnesota transitions from Summer to Fall, and learn about what they observe. - BINGO with the Anoka Women of Today: one more regular session in October, winner takes half the pot, the other halfis donated to help children with critical illnesses. - Fall Equinox Starwatch Party: Join WCCO Meteorologist Mike Lynch to learn about the night sky. He will bring out multiple telescopes, including his telescope-astrophotography system to view distant targets in the night sky. • Happy Daze Forecast - It was voted to cancel Happy Days and create Happy Daze as a series of smaller, socially -distant events - All events are family friendly and consist of two nights to spread out larger activities. This allows for more participation while further distancing participants - Each evening has one larger event and one complimentary event, some snacks available at each - Registration opens on Friday September 4th for residents, and Monday September 7th for non-residents. Walk-ups will be allowed for most events, but not guaranteed • Remote Attendance Policy/Informational Notification: Observations/Alternatives: