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Parks & Rec reports record summer participation, senior center expansion and capital projects
Summary
The Department of Parks and Recreation and the Youth Bureau told the committee the city is seeing record summer program enrollment, new downtown recreation activations, senior-center outreach efforts and a number of park capital projects moving toward construction.
Deputy Parks & Recreation staff and the youth-bureau leadership briefed the council on June 10 about seasonal programming, senior services and capital work.
City recreation and youth programs
Staff reported record enrollment numbers for summer 2025: roughly 250 campers registered at two signature day camps (Jefferson and Ward), about 300 additional spots operated through the school district’s Summerstars program, and over 50 preschool campers. Youth Bureau programs and partners will serve more than 500 youths this summer through employment and activity programs, and organizers noted strong participation in after-school and…
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