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Parks & Recreation reports uptick in youth participation, tournaments and new facility projects
Summary
Parks and Recreation staff told commissioners participation rose in multiple youth sports, the county hosted several regional tournaments that brought economic activity, and the department completed a gym floor project and outlined upcoming projects including disc golf, playground replacements and campground bathroom updates.
Parks and Recreation staff reported participation gains, tournaments hosted and several facility projects in a department update to Gordon County commissioners.
The presenter (identified in the transcript as Parks and Rec staff) said football participation rose to 231 players in 2023 from 223 in 2022 and noted growth in cheer and volleyball programs. The department highlighted hosting GRPA all‑star basketball tournaments and other events that brought teams and visitors to Gordon County hotels and restaurants.
Staff described completed work on the basketball gym floor and ongoing projects at South Coa(a) Creek Park, including a concession stand, beach house and campground bathroom updates. The department described a new splash pad in regular operation and camping revenue figures: April bookings generating $4,509, May generating $5,317 and June generating $8,938 (figures provided in the presentation). The presenter also noted small sponsorships for a new nine‑hole disc golf course and a Boy Scout volunteer, Cooper Watson, assisting as a project lead.
Commissioners thanked staff for the report; no board action was required. Staff said they planned a town‑hall meeting to present design options for a Ranger Community Center playground replacement and other public‑facing outreach about projects.
Next steps: staff will continue proiect planning and community outreach on upcoming playground and disc golf projects; no formal actions were recorded in the transcript on these agenda items.
