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Hal Jensen Recreation Center to open gaming lounge; esports component, virtual reality and consoles planned
Summary
Recreation staff said the Hal Jensen facility is nearly ready to open a gaming lounge with PCs, VR and consoles. Staff described sign‑out and supervision procedures, an initial equipment investment and a tentative November opening window; insurance and liability questions remain under review.
Tyrone Johnson, recreation manager, told the commission a gaming space at Hal Jensen Recreation Center is “about 90% of the way” to opening. The project will include Windows-based gaming PCs, virtual reality equipment, consoles (PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch), and arcade-style tabletop games; staff said they are calling the space a gaming lounge rather than strictly an esports room because of latency concerns for competitive play.
Johnson described the operational approach: equipment will be imaged and networked with the transitional school’s internet feed where appropriate; users…
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