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Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 5 LET S GET STARTED! Answer the question, win cool stuff!

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 6 Question #1 We work. You play. How many full-time people work for the Department of Recreation? 12 155 39 265

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 7 We work. You play. Currently 39 full time staff members dedicate their time to your recreation. Includes program coordinators, sports management, facilities and administrative. In addition, Recreation employs over 500 hourly staff members who directly serve the public. Over 59,000 volunteer hours were graciously donated to Recreation related activities, programs or events.

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 8 Question #2 Kids count! How many children participated in Fort Collins Recreation programs, events or activities in 2009? 401,376 198 12,872 501,764

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 9 Kids count! In 2009 401,376 kids took advantage of Recreational programs, events or activities. Kids participated in activities at the Youth Activity Center (YAC), Northside Aztlan Community Center, EPIC, Mulberry Pool, City Park Pool, Pottery Studio and The Farm. Activities and events included: climbing, arts and pottery, dancing, music, sports, swimming, ice skating, and more. All activities are accessible to children with disabilities, and support is provided by the department's adaptive recreation staff.

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 10 Question #3 Top 3, please! What are the top three program areas that Recreation offers? Aquatics Fitness Ice Skating Sports

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 11 Top 3, please! In 2009, out of 1,393,217 participant impressions, 798,761 were from Aquatics, Ice Skating and Sports. Aquatics: 456,607 Ice Skating: 136,361 Sports: 205,523

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 12 Bonus Question! Your recreation stations! Can you name our Recreation Stations?

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 13 Your recreation stations! Mulberry Pool City Park Pool Senior Center The Farm Youth Activity Center Northside Aztlan Community Center Club Tico City Park Railway Pottery Studio Rolland Moore Park Racquet Facility Skate facilities: Edora Park Fossil Creek Park Northside Aztlan Community Center

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 14 Question #4 Adapt Fort Collins How many participant impressions did Adaptive Recreation Opportunties (ARO) have in 2009? 2,154 10,707 20,987 501

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 15 Adapt Fort Collins In 2009, ARO had 10,707 participant impressions for their programs. A plethora of programs! Unified Sports (Basketball, Softball and more) Wheelchair Rugby Adaptive Swim Lessons Inclusion Support Adaptive Outdoor Recreation (Canoeing, Camping, Hiking and more)

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 16 Question #5 Have you Senior Citizens today? What year was the Fort Collins Senior Center built? 1872 1995 1966 2005

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 17 Have you Senior Citizens today? Although the City of Fort Collins Recreation Department has been providing Senior Citizens with programs for over 30 years, the NEW Fort Collins Senior center was unveiled in 1995. The facility welcomes all ages but programs are primarily for adults age 18 and older, with an emphasis on activities for age 50+. Adaptive recreation staff also works closely with this staff to meet the needs of adults with special needs. The Senior Center is packed with great features: 25-yard two-lane lap pool 10-person spa Indoor jog/walk track Gymnasium Media center and library Multi-use area with stage Kitchen and lounge Always great events, trips and programs available

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 18 Question #6 Kids think we re cool. How many kids participated in Recreation Department sports programs in 2009? 91,997 1,908 53,876 578

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 19 Kids think we re cool. 91,997 children participated in sports programs through the Recreation Department in 2009. Programs include everything from football and basketball to fencing, softball and track. The City contracts its tennis activities to Lewis Tennis, and collaborates with many private non-profit youth sports organizations that run baseball, ice hockey, swim teams, soccer, rugby, etc. All ages participate! Programs like Sporties for Shorties for 3-5 year olds Basketball, volleyball, football, fencing, track and softball leagues for several other ages.

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 20 Question #7 Soak up some fun! How many people took a swim in Recreation Department pools in 2009? Over 420,000 Less than 5,000 About 175,000 Maybe 60,000

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 21 Soak up some fun! It must be in the water! People plunged into City pools 426,724 times in 2009. Fort Collins is soaking wet with super pools: Mulberry Pool 424 West Mulberry (108,710) Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) 1801 Riverside (216,800) City Park Pool 1599 City Park Drive (67,009) Fort Collins Senior Center 1200 Raintree Drive (35,205) Recreation Aquatics programs include: Learn-to-swim programs for kids (several levels) Adult swim instruction Lifeguard Training and Advance Aquatics Aqua fitness Lap swimming for fitness

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 22 BONUS QUESTIONS! Big time gifts, if you get these right!

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 23 Big Time Bonus Question! Are You A Recreator? How many times per year is the Recreator released? Quarterly Monthly 3 times per year What s the Recreator?

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 24 Are You A Recreator? The Recreator is release 4 times per year. We focus on these areas: Adaptive & Alternative Programs Aquatics Arts/Crafts/Pottery Cooking Dance & Movement Early & Lifelong Learning Health/Wellness & Fitness Ice Skating Music & Theater Outdoor Recreation Sports And more! The Summer Recreator was released the week of May 3. Registration begins Thurs., May 13 at 7:00 AM. The Recreator is released through direct mail and is distributed to 200 businesses in town. The Recreator has been around for about 30 years.

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 25 Big Time Bonus Question! Down on The Farm! How many farm animals live on The Farm at Lee Martinez Park? Around 60 Less than 10 Around 1,300 Maybe 125

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 26 Down on The Farm! Visit The Farm and you may interact with the following 55 farm animals. 17 ponies 6 goats 3 sheep 2 ducks 1 goose 17 chickens 4 cows 2 pigs 2 cats The Farm at Lee Martinez Park educates, entertains and inspires over 60,000 agricultural-minded children of all ages per year. The Farm also features a Museum, store, pony rides, and the ever-popular hand pump. Fritz, the pony, is the only animal that has been at The Farm since opening in 1985.

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 27 Big Time Bonus Question! Get Fit With Us! Which Recreation Facility has the largest cardio and weight area? Mulberry Pool Senior Center EPIC Northside Aztlan Community Center

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 28 Get Fit With Us! Northside Aztlan Community Center has the largest cardio and weight area. The cardio and weight area is 3,440 square feet. Equipment includes: Select Arise Equipment Treadmills Stairmaster Upright Bikes Recumbent Bikes Expresso Bike Freeweights

Amy Resseguie - CityWorks101_2010.pps Page 29 Strong work! You re all Recreators. Questions?

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