Purpose & Introduction: Comprehensive Overview of the Program and Services provided by the Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Findings of evaluation of the Palm Harbor Yacht Club

PCPR Mission: From Website: Our staff is dedicated to bringing the citizens of Palm Coast quality parks and recreation experiences. We strive to make Palm Coast a great place to live, visit, and recreate! Palm Coast Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of recreational opportunities for toddlers, youth and adults, beautiful parks, an outdoor pool facility, hydro-grid clay tennis center, newly renovated golf course, a sports complex, and connecting trails where users can jog, bike and explore nature. We believe that the benefits of having a healthy community "starts in Parks." In a nutshell – Our goal is to provide for the recreational and leisure needs of the residents of our community.

How? By providing exemplary customer service Facility Rentals in FY 15 = 850 By providing quality programs and programs that create memorable life experiences Lunch n Lecture numbers increased due to professional speakers By Providing clean, safe, aesthetically pleasing facilities Public Works – THE BEST!!! By providing a well-trained, professional staff Combined experience of Recreation staff = 50+ years of service Advanced Degrees Passion and Dedication

How cont.? With detailed coordination of facilities that serve the needs of our diverse community, and By supporting the directive not to duplicate services i.e. Flagler Schools Adult Community Education Bingo

Program Approach: Filling the Gaps in Service Evaluate what is being offered and by whom How can we enhance what is currently being offered What new program can we introduce Resident requests Example: Athletics & Athletic Field Use Belle Terre Park – 2-3 Multi-Purpose Fields; Playground, Tennis & Racquetball Courts, Pavilions, Basketball Hoop Indian Trails Sports Complex – 10 Multi-Purpose Fields, 4 baseball fields, playground, concessions, restrooms Ralph Carter Park - 4 Multi-Purpose Fields, playground, restroom, basketball Seminole Woods Neighborhood Park – 2 Multi-Purpose Fields, 1 Baseball Field

Now, Our Community Center: General Amenities: 2 Multi-Purpose Rooms, Kitchen, Restrooms 850 Individual Reservations 42,900 visitors to Palm Coast Community Center (over 50% of our population) Challenges: Time Space

Let’s Look at Adult Program Development: What do they want: Types of programs desired? Delivery of Day/Time consistency What is already being offered? Examples: Stay at home moms/caregivers Game Day

How About Programs for Adults: Adult & Senior Programs: Request of Residents Lunch n Lecture (monthly)Critic’s Choice Dinner Club(monthly) Game Day Social (weekly)*Discover Trips (monthly) Woodcarvers (weekly)A Day/Movies (monthly) PickleballGolf (Men’s and Ladies Leagues) AARP Driver Safety (monthly)Tennis (8a-11a, M-F) Sweet Heart Swing (seasonal) Senior Games w/12 events Open Gym BasketballOpen Gym Volleyball Men’s Flag Football LeagueCoed Basketball League Pin with UsWomen’s Self Defense Palm Coast Historical Society *Being expanded to Tuesdays in January

How About Program Partners: Program Partners: Programs offered by other organizations but serve the recreational needs of the community. Wellness w/Chrissy (sr. exercise program – 5 days/week) AARP Tax Aid (free tax prep for residents – 3 days/week) Zumba Fitness (exercise program – 1 day/week) Ballroom Dance (1 day/week) Palm Coast Fire Department - CPR/First Aid (monthly program) Flagler Schools – Adult/Community Education Flagler County Flagler Sheriff’s PAL Youth Athletics (Organized baseball, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, wrestling…)

How About Programs for Kids: Toddler Programs: Little ChefsLittle Picasso’sMunchkin Sports Munchkin SoccerTeddy Bear PicnicItsy Bitsy Pool Party Water BabiesJumpin’ Jack n’ JillsLittle Nature Nuts Munchkin Sports3-2-1 Blast Off Youth/Teen Programs: Thanksgiving CampParent’s Night OutLearn to Swim Series Summer Camp (General)* Specialty Camps (CSI, Firefighter, Lifeguard, Golf, Tennis) Lifeguard Certification Classes Golf InstructionTennis Instruction

Special Events: Planned and Implemented 50 City events Sr. GamesInternational Festival Starlight Event & ParadeEggstravaganza NCCAA Sports ClinicFireworks in the Park Running Series (4 races)Movies in the Park Dive-In MoviesFood Truck Tuesdays Daddy/Daughter DanceWorld’s Largest Swim Lesson Assisted with logistics for 25 sporting events Father’s Day LacrossePDA Soccer Showcase Women’s Rugby ChampionshipQuidditch Championship Men’s Flag Football ChampionshipGymnastics Meet USTA Future’s Championship

Parks and Facilities: 26 Parks, Greenways and Open Spaces 955 acres; 415 acres developed Over 125 miles of pedestrian & bicycle paths 42,900 visitors to the Palm Coast Community Center 21,104 visitors to Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool

Parks and Facilities: Children’s Memorial Garden and Memorial Bench Program Palm Coast Community Garden Palm Coast Historical Holland Park Volunteer Project Coordination Athletic Field Management Facility Management – Maintenance and Use

Future: Opening of City Hall Community Wing Renovation and Expansion of the Palm Coast Community Center Triples space available for use

Future: Renovation of Holland Park

Future: Renovation of Frieda Zamba Swimming Pool and, possible addition to Long Creek Nature Preserve.