HomeMy WebLinkAboutRecreation DepartmentRecreational Activities:
Continue to improve current programs and activities
Research and look to providing a diverse group of programs and activities offering something for the entire population of Rexburg
Attend conferences and classes which provide insight into new trends in recreation and sports.
Upgrade equipment for our soccer league (goals, field markers)
Maintain a good relationship with Madison County Schools and continue to have access to their facilities, while also teaming with local businesses (The Zone) to provide additional courts/facilities
for our leagues.
Continue to work with area sports groups providing field usage, equipment and coordinating scheduling between leagues.
Rexburg Rapids:
Develop a swimming team representing Rexburg Rapids - this season we are beginning a Kids Swim Club Program (non-competitive)
Look at adding additional amenities to maintain and potentially increase our attendance numbers. We are hoping to add a Hot Tub with a capacity between 30-40 persons, while also potentially
adding another amenity which would offer additional opportunities for patrons from 12-Adult.
Continued growth of our swimming lesson program, strive to have every available exclusive evening rental booked and continue looking for ways to draw college students to Rexburg Rapids.
Races/Events:
Grow and improve our existing races and events, while adding additional races and events throughout the year.
Expand tournaments in Rexburg: Soccer, Tennis, Basketball,Baseball/Softball,Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Footgolf and Volleyball and Races: Criterium's, etc.
Teaming with other area races for Tri-Fecta events, offering competitors an opportunity to race in three local races in three months.
Carousel/Splash Park:
Recoat Splash Park equipment with a gel coating that will bring back vibrancy of colors and protect surfaces moving forward
Restore floor of the Centennial Carousel,add carriage lighting inside of building and additional lighting at doors.
Currently working on a brochure which documents the carousels past through present.
Install borders along existing flower beds.
Install play boul er area at Rexburg Rapids/ Community Garden Location
Based upon early returns, expanding our facilities to include a 4-Plex Baseball/Softball Complex, complete the area of Riverside Park-north of canal and behind Kmart to be additional
soccer fields ,adding an Indoor Recreational Facility which would allow us to offer indoor soccer, tennis, volleyball,basketball,baseball and class rooms for programs.