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.The New Brighton Park and Recreation Department strives to pro- vide a comprehensive, safe, and stimulating program of leisure-time activities for residents of-New Brighton in as economic a manner possible, These programs include activities for all ages with a majority operating on a self-supporting basis. Certain programs such as summer playgrounds are subsidized by taxes.. .The New Brighton Park and Recreation Department has also facili- tated various athletic associations and organizations which serve the residents. The Department's function has primarily been in providing facilities and publicizing their programs. These organizations are; Irondale Basketball Association(IBA); Lake Region Hockey Association(LR~1 Mounds View Athletic Association(MVAA-Baseball); Mounds View Swim Club; New Brighton Junior Bowling; and North Suburban Junior Wrestling. Residents of New Brighton can actively participate in a wide range of activities from athletic to cultural in nature. Programs are offered through the New Brighton Park and Recreation Department, Athletic Associations, Independent School District 621 Community. Edu- cation Department, and-.Independent School District 282 Community Services Department. Recreation program offerings of the New Brighton Park and Recrea - tion Department are listed in the chart on the following page. The Department provides interested residents with available facilities for their use; i.e. pool rentals, open gyms, gym reservations, field reservations. The New Brighton Park and Recreation Department works cooperatively with both the Independent School District 621 Community Education De- partment and the Independent School District 282 Community Services Department in several areas of programming. These areas include a Winter Fair/Equipment Exchange Evening; adult trips, development of youth after school grograms; planning programs to serve special popu- lotions; a cross country ski program; and joint Senior activities.