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How Benefits Are Delivered
By Parks And Recreation Services
Personal Benefits
FUN
Play & Imagination- Creativity &
Innovation - Self Expression & Spontaneity
WELLNESS
Balanced Lifestyle - Fitness & Wellness -
Get Energized
LEARNING
Experience Something New - Develop Life &
Job Skills - Grow Knowledge
CONNECTIONS
Positive Role Models - Foster Relationships &
Inclusion - Create Memories
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Recreation programs skills in art, crafts, sports
and other positive leisure activities
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Parks and recreation facilities (such as pools, playgrounds
and Community Centers) cool, calm and bring people together
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Parks provide multitude of recreational experiences
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Community Centers offer wellness programs promoting
personal health and fitness
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Access to natural beauty reduces stress
Environmental Benefits
QUALITY OF LIFE
Beauty - Improve Air & Water Quality - “Smart
Growth” Planning & Development Principles
CONSERVATION
Conserve Energy & Water - Preserve Ecosystem
& Urban Forest - Promote Recycling
CITY IDENTITY
Access to Distinctive Landscapes - Promote Community
Service & Pride - Promote “City of Trees”
EDUCATION
Environmental & Wildlife Education - Protect
& Conserve Natural Resources - Importance of Protecting Biodiversity
- Parks and recreation services significantly contribute to quality
of life
- Trees remove carbon dioxide, produce oxygen, filter out pollution
and conserve energy
- Public information distributed on value and care of urban forest
- Natural/open space areas and interpretive information educate on
environmental values and resources
- Essential “green infrastructure” preserved through enhancement
and protection of biodiversity and natural resources
Social Benefits
INVOLVEMENT
Responsibility - Community Pride & Participation
- Stimulate Volunteerism
SAFE PLACES
Positive Diversions & Gatherings - Caring & Accessible
- Security
STRONG COMMUNITIES
Neighborhood Sustainability - Celebrate
Richness of Diversity - Increase Cultural Identity & Unity
PARTNERSHIPS
Strengthen Existing Bonds - Leverage Resources - Common
Purpose
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After-school programs provided for children and
teens
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Community buildings are gathering places and sources
of civic information
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Programs reflect uniqueness of neighborhoods and
celebrate diversity
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Schools, community based organizations and other
public agencies are collaborated with
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Civic involvement possible through community meetings,
volunteer opportunities, and neighborhood activities and events
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Volunteers, neighbors and participants provide “eyes
on” to enhance safety
Economic Benefits
PRODUCTIVITY
Viable Business Environment - Support the Working Family -
Personal RejuvenationTOURISM
Attract Visitors - Activities & Events
- Historic Preservation
JOBS
Training & Work Opportunities - Attract & Retain
Workforce - Diverse, Caring Employees
MARKETABLE CITY
Enhance Natural Amenities - Promote Economic Investment -
Attract and Retain Retirees
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Well maintained parks, open space and recreation
amenities enhance livability and increase property values
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“Green infrastructure” is marketable
and attracts both business and residents
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Multitude of programs and facilities keeps people
of all ages in the City
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Work and volunteer opportunities provided
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People visit from throughout the region and spend
money here· Workers use outdoor spaces and recreation facilities
for self renewal and enhancing productivity
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Employment opportunities provided for youth
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