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Youth Council refines rock garden plan, eyes Manatee Park and festival booths
Summary
Members discussed placing painted rocks at Manatee Park or Babe James Center, adding signage to encourage public participation, and piggybacking rock-painting activities with local festivals to boost engagement and access to volunteers.
Council members returned to a previously discussed rock garden idea and debated locations, signage and outreach tactics.
Members suggested placing painted rocks at Manatee Park or near Babe James Center and adding signage that encourages the public to "take one, leave one." One member suggested piggybacking rock-painting activities on existing events (Art Fiesta, Chalk Up) so volunteers and passersby could participate without requiring a separate event. The city clerk advised the group to contact leisure services for permissions and to identify event leads; leisure staff noted Volusia rock‑painting is already a local practice with no prior issues.
Members also discussed logistics such as whether to provide smooth stones, a booth with markers and paint, and whether to offer a rotating or stationary display. They agreed staff would research event rules and a final placement before proceeding.
