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Recreation department reports strong participation; surveys highlight need for gym space and lifeguard hires
Summary
Staff reported nearly 3,000 winter participants with 436 survey responses and said spring sports will involve about 5,500 children; survey feedback repeatedly cited insufficient gymnasium space. Staff also described active lifeguard recruitment and summer program plans.
City recreation staff reported participation and survey results and previewed spring and summer programs at the Recreation Committee meeting on March 24.
Survey results and facility needs: Recreation staff said the winter season served about 3,000 children and that 436 surveys were returned (about a 15% response rate). "We did get hammered in not having enough gymnasiums to allow our children to have more practices during the season for skill development," the recreation staff said, summarizing a recurring parent theme.
Staff said coordinators compile survey responses by geographic area…
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