Recreation
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The Recreation Department's responsibilities are:
- Help build a sense of community and belonging among neighborhood residents;
- Cultivate an environment for the arts;
- Provide opportunities for social activities, education and social development for youth and adults;
- Provide opportunities for social activities, education, social development and nourishment for senior citizens;
- Organize and sponsor community and special events for education, socializing, and celebration;
- Provide meeting space for individuals and groups to meet, learn, and celebrate;
- Provide information about community issues, people, and events;
- Refer people requesting assistance to appropriate individuals and agencies;
- Plan, organize and implement youth and adult sport leagues;
- Manage and schedule parks and fields for recreation activities;
- Provide exercise facilities and implement health and wellness activities and programs;
- Manage and oversee the municipal swimming pool;
- Organize and offer volunteer opportunities; and
- Provide short term emergency shelter
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