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Parks and Recreation reports program growth, new joint-use agreement with Atlanta Public Schools
Summary
Atlanta Parks and Recreation told the Community Development and Human Services Committee it expanded programming, improved facilities and signed a joint-use agreement with Atlanta Public Schools that opens playgrounds and fields for neighborhood use and gives the district access to pools and recreation facilities.
Justin Cutler, commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation, told the Community Development and Human Services Committee that the department expanded programs and partnerships, completed facility repairs, and struck a joint-use agreement with Atlanta Public Schools to increase community access to playgrounds, fields and pools.
Why it matters
Parks and recreation programming and facilities are a primary point of public contact for youth, seniors and neighborhood activities. Expanded access to school playgrounds and sport fields and improvements to pools and rec centers affect recreation opportunities, after‑school care and summer programming across council districts.
Key program updates and figures
• The department reported more than 10,000…
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