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Parks and Recreation reports program growth, senior nutrition decline and sports park soft opening

5764657 · January 15, 2025
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Parks and Recreation told the council about expanded youth programming, volunteer engagement and a soft opening for the new sports park on Jan. 21, and warned that senior nutrition meal counts remain below historical levels.

Parks and Recreation Director Barnes updated the Santa Paula City Council on program activity from October through December, reporting growth across youth classes and volunteer programs, the expansion of partnerships, and a soft opening date for the new sports park.

Director’s overview: Barnes said youth participation has climbed in classes such as gymnastics (206 participants) and flag football (270 participants). The department’s YARA (Youth Apprenticeship Readiness Accelerator) program finished its first cohort and will begin a second cohort in February. Barnes…

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