Greensboro Parks and Recreation Annual Report 2020-2021

Expand We’ve created transformational programs.

Launched Innovative Programs • Greensboro Youth Council teens lead vent sessions to offer a safe space to socialize virtually, and provided game nights to offer a fun outlet for high schoolers. • Introduced new Esports league. • Introduced Whisk It Wednesdays, a virtual cooking program with Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation (AIR), and averaged 20 participants per week. • Launched footgolf program at Gillespie Golf Course. • Keeley Park held sold out youth mountain bike clinics.

• Caldcleugh Multicultural Arts Center became the Xperience @ Caldcleugh. New programs began summer 2021. Introduced Exciting Events • Created new COVID-safe special events: Sold out drive-in movies in collaboration with the Greensboro Coliseum and Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc., the Frost Toss Cornhole Tournament at Keeley Park, and Chalk Walk at the Greensboro Arboretum. • Hosted the first kickball tournament with 16 teams and more than 250 participants.

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