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Parks & Rec announces April 26 music festival, adaptive summer camps and an adaptive gym opening
Summary
Parks and Recreation special-needs manager said the department will host a free music festival at Bartlett Park on April 26, is recruiting instructors for adaptive classes, will run four adaptive mini-camps this summer and plans an adaptive gym opening in June funded with roughly $12,000 in supplies.
Jenny Sanchez, special-needs manager with Parks and Recreation, told the committee that Parks & Rec will host a free music festival at Bartlett Park on April 26 featuring high-school bands, mariachi, drum lines, local bands and a DJ from Austin. Booth space and sponsorship inquiries were invited.
Sanchez also said Parks & Rec is recruiting instructors for ongoing adaptive classes, planning four adaptive mini-camps for the summer and has submitted a purchase order for roughly $12,000 in supplies to outfit an adaptive gym at Haines with a planned opening in June. She said Parks & Rec directors have been supportive and that more funding is being sought for future program expansions.
Why it matters: committee members said adaptive recreation and summer options help families and provide inclusive community activities. Sanchez asked committee members to spread the word about instructor recruitment and booth participation.
Ending: Parks & Rec staff said they will share invitations and provide a grand-opening notice for the adaptive gym once timing is finalized.
