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Lacey unveils ParkWatch volunteer program to gather real-time data and community observations
Summary
Parks staff presented ParkWatch, a volunteer-driven observation and data-collection program intended to gather location- and time-specific information about park use and issues, starting in 2025 with a pilot cohort of volunteers.
Scott Carter, parks maintenance supervisor, told the board on March 5 that the city will launch a ParkWatch volunteer program in 2025 to collect real-time data about park use, safety concerns and maintenance needs.
Carter said the program’s early goals are to recruit 12 volunteer contracts, record 600 volunteer hours in 2025 and hold four bi-monthly ParkWatch meetings. “Volunteering your time with Lacey Parks is a walk in…
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