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Question #1 Question #1 We work. You play. We work. You play. How many full-time people work for the Department of Recreation? – 12 – 155 – 39 – 265
We work. You play. We work. You play. • Currently 39 full time staff members dedicate their time to your recreation. Includes program coordinators, sports management, facilities and administrative. • In addition, Recreation employs over 500 hourly staff members who directly serve the public . • Over 59,000 volunteer hours were graciously donated to Recreation related activities, programs or events.
Question #2 Question #2 Kids count! Kids count! How many children participated in Fort Collins Recreation programs, events or activities in 2009? – 401,376 – 198 – 12,872 – 501,764
Kids count! Kids count! • In 2009 401,376 kids took advantage of Recreational programs, events or activities. • Kids participated in activities at the Youth Activity Center (YAC), Northside Aztlan Community Center, EPIC, Mulberry Pool, City Park Pool, Pottery Studio and The Farm. • Activities and events included: climbing, arts and pottery, dancing, music, sports, swimming, ice skating, and more. • All activities are accessible to children with disabilities, and support is provided by the department's adaptive recreation staff .
Question #3 Question #3 Top 3, please! Top 3, please! What are the top three program areas that Recreation offers? – Aquatics – Fitness – Ice Skating – Sports
Top 3, please! Top 3, please! • In 2009, out of 1,393,217 participant impressions, 798,761 were from Aquatics, Ice Skating and Sports. – Aquatics: 456,607 – Ice Skating: 136,361 – Sports: 205,523
Bonus Question! Bonus Question! Your recreation stations! Your recreation stations! Can you name our Recreation Stations?
Your recreation stations! Your recreation stations! – Mulberry Pool – City Park Railway – City Park Pool – Pottery Studio – Senior Center – Rolland Moore Park Racquet Facility – The Farm – Skate facilities: – Youth Activity Center • Edora Park – Northside Aztlan Community Center • Fossil Creek Park – Club Tico • Northside Aztlan Community Center
Question #4 Question #4 Adapt Fort Collins Adapt Fort Collins How many participant impressions did Adaptive Recreation Opportunties (ARO) have in 2009? – 2,154 – 10,707 – 20,987 – 501
Adapt Fort Collins Adapt Fort Collins • In 2009, ARO had 10,707 participant impressions for their programs. • A plethora of programs! – Unified Sports (Basketball, Softball and more) – Wheelchair Rugby – Adaptive Swim Lessons – Inclusion Support – Adaptive Outdoor Recreation (Canoeing, Camping, Hiking and more)
Question #5 Question #5 Have you Senior Citizens today? Have you Senior Citizens today? What year was the Fort Collins Senior Center built? – 1872 – 1995 – 1966 – 2005
Have you Senior Citizens today? Have you Senior Citizens today? • Although the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department has been providing Senior Citizens with programs for over 30 years, the NEW Fort Collins Senior center was unveiled in 1995 . • The facility welcomes all ages but programs are primarily for adults age 18 and older, with an emphasis on activities for age 50+. Adaptive recreation staff also works closely with this staff to meet the needs of adults with special needs. • The Senior Center is packed with great features: • 25-yard two-lane lap pool • 10-person spa • Indoor jog/walk track • Gymnasium • Media center and library • Multi-use area with stage • Kitchen and lounge • Always great events, trips and programs available
Question #6 Question #6 Kids think we’re cool. Kids think we’re cool. How many kids participated in Recreation Department sports programs in 2009? – 91,997 – 1,908 – 53,876 – 578
Kids think we’re cool. Kids think we’re cool. • 91,997 children participated in sports programs through the Recreation Department in 2009. • Programs include everything from football and basketball to fencing, softball and track. • The City contracts its tennis activities to Lewis Tennis, and collaborates with many private non-profit youth sports organizations that run baseball, ice hockey, swim teams, soccer, rugby, etc. • All ages participate! – Programs like Sporties for Shorties for 3-5 year olds – Basketball, volleyball, football, fencing, track and softball leagues for several other ages.
Question #7 Question #7 Soak up some fun! Soak up some fun! How many people took a swim in Recreation Department pools in 2009? – Over 420,000 – Less than 5,000 – About 175,000 – Maybe 60,000
Soak up some fun! Soak up some fun! • It must be in the water! People plunged into City pools 426,724 times in 2009. • Fort Collins is soaking wet with super pools: – Mulberry Pool – 424 West Mulberry (108,710) – Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) – 1801 Riverside (216,800) – City Park Pool – 1599 City Park Drive (67,009) – Fort Collins Senior Center – 1200 Raintree Drive (35,205) • Recreation Aquatics programs include: – Learn-to-swim programs for kids (several levels) – Adult swim instruction – Lifeguard Training and Advance Aquatics – Aqua fitness – Lap swimming for fitness
BONUS QUESTIONS! BONUS QUESTIONS! Big time gifts, if you get these right!
Big Time Bonus Question! Big Time Bonus Question! Are You A Recreator? Are You A Recreator? How many times per year is the Recreator released? – Quarterly – Monthly – 3 times per year – What’s the Recreator?
Are You A Recreator? Are You A Recreator? • The Summer Recreator was • The Recreator is release 4 times released the week of May 3. per year. We focus on these Registration begins Thurs., areas: May 13 at 7:00 AM. • The Recreator is released – Adaptive & Alternative Programs through direct mail and is – Aquatics distributed to 200 businesses – Arts/Crafts/Pottery in town. – Cooking • The Recreator has been around for about 30 years. – Dance & Movement – Early & Lifelong Learning – Health/Wellness & Fitness – Ice Skating – Music & Theater – Outdoor Recreation – Sports – And more!
Big Time Bonus Question! Big Time Bonus Question! Down on The Farm! Down on The Farm! How many farm animals live on The Farm at Lee Martinez Park? – Around 60 – Less than 10 – Around 1,300 – Maybe 125
Down on The Farm! Down on The Farm! • The Farm at Lee Martinez • Visit The Farm and you Park educates, entertains and may interact with the inspires over 60,000 following 55 farm animals. agricultural-minded children of all ages per year. – 17 ponies • The Farm also features a – 6 goats Museum, store, pony rides, – 3 sheep and the ever-popular hand pump. – 2 ducks • Fritz, the pony, is the only – 1 goose animal that has been at The Farm since opening in 1985. – 17 chickens – 4 cows – 2 pigs – 2 cats
Big Time Bonus Question! Big Time Bonus Question! Get Fit With Us! Get Fit With Us! Which Recreation Facility has the largest cardio and weight area? – Mulberry Pool – Senior Center – EPIC – Northside Aztlan Community Center
Get Fit With Us! Get Fit With Us! • Northside Aztlan Community Center has the largest cardio and weight area. • The cardio and weight area is 3,440 square feet. • Equipment includes: – Select Arise Equipment – Treadmills – Stairmaster – Upright Bikes – Recumbent Bikes – Expresso Bike – Freeweights
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