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Recreation F�� Programs, �lon-Fee P�o�rar�s, Facility Management Report from the Recreation Superintendent. Rick Sch�iiz Roseville offers a wide variety of programs, recreation facilities and special events to meet the needs and interests of area residents. I n 2004, the recreation staff offered over 750 programs, managed a variety of facilities and coordinated 28 special events. Staff continue to look for ways to improve programs, enhance facilities, jazz-up special events to involve people of all ages and from all corners of the community. • � ' ••�J/1 lL� • ..� �•{•� �:: �� -� � , �� M1 �� � ;�.� �� .. ` ,:`�'':�•� � �-� � y�.: - - _ �� i�� �� - r� �� - n-; . T-. . � L . - �'' � +� . �_�y _ � � �� . � ,� � � ;, ' i�... �. � �i��"� �� ' � � r� � �. � : , . �, . - � �vr,,� .�__.., ,n., .��'�,,, .. �L� , ti� ..��- . �.'� �� ,. ',}�.�: Special events are offered year-round. Seasonal events `r`�-� � � � - �- � � - � �� include; Spring Celebration, DiscoverYour Parks, Rosefest and July �"� Party in the Park, Halloween Spook-tacular, Holiday Carnival, Wild Rice Festival and RoseArt Fest. Without the help of thousands of volunteers, these special events would not be possible. For example, the Run/Roll for the Roses has the support 100 volunteers assisting staff to ensure a safe, fun event. Area businesses and civic groups contribute to events with monetary support, prizes and volunteers. The Roseville Police and Fire Departments provide logistics advice, support, and sometimes staff. The programs and special events bring the community together and help make Roseville a place where "there's always something to da". Volunteers continue to play a vital role in our recreation programs. Over 600 invitations were sent out to volunteers for our annual volunteer appreciation night, held in February at the Skating Center. All ages of volunteers have assisted us with numerous events and programs over the years. We also appreciate all of the assistance we receive from our cultural arts, youth athletics, and adult affiliated groups. One of the Recreation Division 2004 goals was to increase marketing and publicity of programs and facilities. Staff focused on utilizing targeted mailings, maximizing visibility with timely posting of flyers and distributing information throughout the city, and increased visibility through news releases and cable television. V� look forward to using our new recreation registration system to utilize broadcast E-mails and also target neighborhoods for mailings to expand our marketing efforts. Report from Recreation Programs Supervisor, Roxann Maxey Preschool pfferings Increased programming began with the addition of a preschool series. Summer preschool programs reflect established offerings provided for older youth, including; o"therned playground program" with an age appropriate twist to accommodate preschool families. Expanded program locations offered in neighborhood parks that have play structures designed specifically for this age group. o create program curriculums to coincide with the theory of play, community, and relationship building that is so important to preschool development. o focus on fun. o encourage the development of large and small motor skills, encouraged socialization with the opportunity to meet new friends, and learn something new. 3�