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LET’S GET STARTED! LET’S GET STARTED!

Answer the question, win cool stuff!

Question #1 Question #1

We work. You play. We work. You play.

How many full-time people work for the Department

• f 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 Pool – Senior Center – The Farm – Youth Activity Center – Northside Aztlan Community Center – Club Tico – City Park Railway – Pottery Studio – Rolland Moore Park Racquet Facility – Skate facilities:

• Edora Park
• Fossil Creek Park
• 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

• rganizations 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 Recreator is release 4 times

per year. We focus on these areas:

– Adaptive & Alternative Programs – Aquatics – Arts/Crafts/Pottery – Cooking – Dance & Movement – Early & Lifelong Learning – Health/Wellness & Fitness – Ice Skating – Music & Theater – Outdoor Recreation – Sports – And more!

• The Summer Recreator was

released the week of May 3. Registration begins Thurs., May 13 at 7:00 AM.

• The Recreator is released

through direct mail and is distributed to 200 businesses in town.

• The Recreator has been

around for about 30 years.

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!

• Visit The Farm and you

may interact with the following 55 farm animals. – 17 ponies – 6 goats – 3 sheep – 2 ducks – 1 goose – 17 chickens – 4 cows – 2 pigs – 2 cats

• The Farm at Lee Martinez

Park educates, entertains and inspires over 60,000 agricultural-minded children of all ages per year.

• The Farm also features a

Museum, store, pony rides, and the ever-popular hand pump.

• Fritz, the pony, is the only

animal that has been at The Farm since opening in 1985.

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

Strong work! Strong work! You’re You’re all all Recreators Recreators. .

Questions?