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Parks and Recreation Department Happenings October 2015 IMPROVING HEALTH o Swimming allows youth and adults the opportunity to experience challenge, fun, and enjoyment while increasing their self-esteem and decreasing their stress. Did you know New Brighton Parks and Recreation Department offers swim lessons to anyone looking to improve their skills? Although there is a minimum age of 6 months, there isn't a maximum age meaning anyone can join the fun! o 719 participants enjoyed group fitness class opportunities this fall. o 40 individuals participated in the October AARP Smart Drivers Safety Courses. o 5 adults are taking two step dance classes at the New Brighton Community Center. o 56 women are participating in volleyball leagues at Highview Middle School each Wednesday. o 28 teens and young adults are attending adaptive bowling weekly at the Mermaid Lanes. o 20 adults 55+ enjoyed a Stillwater Riverboat tour. PROTECTING NATURAL RESOURCES o During the month of October the Park Maintenance Worker -Forester and Park Maintenance crew planted boulevard trees requested by residents of the city. A total of 68 trees were planted on the residential boulevards. Another 48 new trees will be planted throughout city parks. The gravel bed will over -winter 25 trees for spring plantings and Arbor Day. o The Adopt -a -Park Program is designed to encourage partnerships between citizen groups and the City of New Brighton to help maintain and enhance parks and open spaces. The Adopt -a -Park program has been another great success for the City of New Brighton parks. A total of 9 organizations adopted 8 parks and trail systems during the months of April through November. FOSTERING HEALTHY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT o 143 youth participated in basketball and soccer camps. o 128 youth participants enjoyed in house soccer league play. o 42 youth participants enjoyed league play in the new NFL Flag Football league. o 230 daily admissions were sold at the annual NBCC "Touch —a -Truck" Adventure Day. Five different vehicles were on display from Ramsey County, New Brighton Public Safety and Allina Health. The Eagles Nest and Open Gym activities face painting, balloon creations and mural coloring all took place. o 66 youth participated in dance classes on Wednesdays at the community center. o Gymnastic classes held at Irondale on Mondays have 59 youth and teens participating weekly. o Martial Arts classes meeting at the community center have 46 participants each week. o A representative from Usborne Books and More set up a book fair during the first Adventure Day of the school year. o Brightwood Hills hosted a cross country meet for the Middle Schools and Mounds View Community Education on October 1. 85 runners from Highview, Chippewa and Edgewood Middle schools ran a 1.2 mile (2K) loop on the interior of the golf course. The entire event was positive with talk of making this an annual event. SUSTAINING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY o Staff visited the communities of Apple Valley, Roseville and Edina to review recreation software. o The Holly Day Boutique was held in the NBCC's Community Rooms from October 5-17 garnering over $3,500 in facility rental fees. The same group will be coming back in April 2016. o The following rental groups have confirmed 2016 reservations dates: Synergy BNI, Ducks Unlimited, MKG North, Igbo Women League, Pastel Society, and Risen Life. SUPPORTING COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT o Playgrounds provide crucial and vital opportunities for children to play. Research shows a clear link between play and brain development, motor -skills, and social capabilities. Did you know the playground at Totem Pole Park was replaced and provides a new, exciting playground for children to play? PARKS & RECREATION UPDATES If you would like to receive parks and recreation updates on a monthly basis via email, you may sign up on the city website at www.newbrightonnm.gov. Click on the NB Newsroom link on the left sidebar, provide us with your email address, and select which email updates you would like to receive. Parks & Recreation Updates will be emailed around the 10' of each month.