Parks & Recreation Annual Report 2017-2018

Key Accomplishments • Start Smart Sports baseball, a national model which presents sports to preschool children, was introduced. • Youth Baseball League streamlined registration, pricing, and resources, resulting in consistency and growth of program. • Tennis skill development programs were expanded to Craft and Lindley Centers with the support of the Greensboro Tennis Foundation. • Metropolitan Junior Baseball League Inner City Classic returned to Greensboro. • The Van Dyke Performance Space, a specialized arts venue located in the Greensboro Cultural Center, completed its inaugural season of operations. • New seasonal special events were offered at Brown, Griffin, Peeler, Warnersville, andWindsor recreation centers. • iCan Bike and iCan Swim programs offered for children with disabilities.

In addition to growing advisory groups, we unveiled our first program proposal process in an effort to promote opportunities for nonprofits to partner with the department to grow our

recreation offerings. This summer, we introduced new summer day camp training for staff to ensure consistent high quality skill-enriching experiences for the 700 children who participate in our camps each week. We also worked with the Greensboro Public Library to produce a new ‘Teen’s Guide to Summer’ that highlights all the Summer Night Lights programs happening within the City. We’re also proud of the work Parks and Recreation staff did to assist in the relief efforts for the tornado that hit East Greensboro on April 15. Our team worked with other City and County agencies, individuals, and community groups to provide significant support to the emergency efforts, including operating a supply pantry at Peeler Community Recreation Center and assisting with the Red Cross emergency relief shelters established at Glenwood andWindsor Community Recreation Centers.

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SENIOR GAMES & SILVER ARTS PARTICIPANTS SUMMER TEEN PROGRAMS OFFERED FREE CONCERTS COMMUNITY BANDS & CHORAL ENSEMBLES

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