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Home My WebLink About2018-04-25-REC-min.attach Uo 100110 .. , ng( . T ,7f of Lexington Recreation and Community Prograins Melissa lissa attlte, CPPJI Tel: 781-698-4800 Director of` .ecro tion aurid t"orn uunity ProgTanu,s Fav 781-8611-2747 Recreation & CommunityPrograms April 2018 Report SAVE THE IRATE C Saturday, June 2, 20118 Pool and Cold Res opera for the season c Saturday, June 16, 20118—Grand R Opor ing C lobrtloru at the Town Pool dud of & Capitat (7) Pool—schedule o Fund for Lex _ 15K 20118 o Minuternan o Center Recreation Complex x 0 FY19 Athletic Lighting Project isc * LIDS Leto Start to School Days ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Golf 0 Course opened for the season Final walk through of 4111 green renovation held 4.25. The green should open in rnld- My o COA Sr. Golf Bench dedicatbn, Monday 4.30 at Rol m 39 MARRE.I...r ROAD,LEXINGTON,MA0242'1(a.tf frce) 1.623 MA.SSAC.6' USE"r 5 AVENOE,LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS TS 02420(mail) 0 Summer staff has been finalized. Volunteer applications will be accepted through next Tuesday, May 11t. * The basketball rims at the Center Basketball Courts were repaired in early April. o The tennis nets were up as of March 301h and the tennis lights are all operational. There has been nothing but positive feedback about our new online tennis court reservation system, Play Local - www::iocaLcorrt. The Clarke tennis courts are still not ready to " _._.................................................... come back online and we are working with the Facilities Department to determine when the courts will be ready for use 0 Over 1456 participants joined the evening drop in program at the LHS Field house 0 Over 85 students combined participated in April vacation programs (archery, basketball and multi sports) 0 Surnmer Registration begins Monday, May 71u' 0 Summer Brochure wM be in homes the week of May 1st a A new bench will be installed on/about 4.27 at the CC as a donation, 0 Kids Night for Middle school students- this Friday 0 80 Middle School students are preregistered for our trip to Kimball Farms 0 Parent from one of our April Break Chess Program shared this via Survey results: "Can't say enough about the Instructor! He was great and handled the kids really well! Our child came home wanting to play chess instead of video games -more than we expected!! :-)" ----------- Public Grounds Division • Opening of fields and outdoor spaces • Patriots Day preparations and events • Arbor Day on Friday,4.27 at 1.1arn at the Community Center o 3 new trees planted near Mansion off the patio • Irrigation Improvements Bid opening is scheduled for May 15th ------------- Recreation Committee • Members (,,) Sub Committee—CPC, Lincoln Park Sub Cmte, CCPAC • Monday, May 7th (.,) Celebration o Appointment Lexlng . 'own of Lexington Recreation and Community Programs Melissa Battite, C:'FIRII Tel: 751-698-480 Director of Recreation and Community Programs Fara 781-861-2747 Recreation unity Programs March 2018 Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SAVE THE DATE o Saturday, June 16, 20118.-. Grand Re-Opening Celebration at the Towyn Pool Pool— schedule () Lex Fund - $15K 20118 o The Towyn Meeting ember Association (TMMA) inforrnation nights were held recently, the might for the department's operating budget and capital improvement at Pune Meadows was an Wednesday, March 1411 and all of the CPA capital articles were reviewed on Thursday, larch 15Ih, The bullus t0Ur was also held can ,Sunday, March fru' in which staff were onsite at the Center Recreation n omplex to provide an overview of the Athletic Facility Ll htun Upgrade, Center Track and Field Reconstruction and Old Reservoir BathhOUse projects to, share article overviews and answer questions, Town Meeting—Articles, outreach, etc ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- is LPS Late Start to School stays Over the past naonth, .staff have finalized a department logo, This logo is displayed on our website and °gull be used on all letterhead and documents, promotional iterns, staff uniforms, etc. Staff from our department and the Facilities Department rnet with representatives from the Lexington United Soccer Club (l._US ) and the German School on Wednesday, February 28t". With both programs being held simultaneously at the Diamond Middle Schools on Saturday mornings during the fall and spring, there is a significant parking shortage. Several alternatives were discussed, including implementing a shuttle service this spring. This is a topic that will continue to be discussed going forward until a permanent solution that is agreeable to bath organizations and the Town is reached, yvvvyrkh �erlf�:�?:nL11��rm�y�r�rnir r rL�i�r mm E9 FARREn'RO AEI,LEXINGTON,MA 02421(office) 1625 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE,LEXINGTON,MASSACHUSETTS 02420(mail) Golf Weather permitting, course will look to open in late March or eady April ------------------~---------------------------------------- F?ro r &Services Winter • The most recent story ns have caused many make up dates and juggling of schedules at the CC, school gyrn and off site locations. The winter season will be wrapping up this week and next. • The winter basketbal'l season is nearing completion. It was another successful season and these prograrns are overseen by our Recreation Supervisor,Tyler Radicioni. • Family Movie Night this Friday has 8 families registered and we are expecting more to come.We are watching Ferdinand. • Kids Test Kitchen started 3/20 with 6 kids registered,They make a different snack, or meal each week and then they take horne the recipe and the main ingredient so they can try it at home, Spring • The spring and summer program registration began on Tuesday, March 13 Ih. Despite the snowstorm and the Community Center being closed on that day,the department brought in approximately$80,000 in revenue through our online registration systern that day. • Swim passes went on sale on Monday, March 12th, The sale of non-resident swim passes has been extended and will be monitored going forward. Resident swim passes are available for purchase throughout the entire surnmer, • Our new online tennis court reservation systern, Play Local -www,p!ayL i _ s ve for the upcoming season, The tennis courts will be permitted from April 111-October 3111 (weather permitting)and people can use this website to make a reservation for up to two weeks in advance at all of the Town-owned tennis courts (Gallagher, Clarke, Valley, and Adams) • The department has also enhanced its partnership with the Battle Green Tennis League for this season. All of the information about Battle Green is now incorporated on our department's website, • The tennis nets will be put up by April 111 (weather permitting) and the Clarke tennis courts will remain closed through April as the renovation will be completed over the next month, • The basketball rims at the Center Basketball Courts will be repaired this spring, Summer A considerable amount of time over the past two months has been spent on surnmer staff recruitment. Aquatics staff that will be hired have been notified and all day camps, sports clinics,and tennis staff will be notified in the coming weeks. Volunteer applications will be accepted until May V, Public Grounds Division • DPW staff noticed some searns that were coming tip on Lincoln#1 when they were lining the field for the season. This field is still under warranty, so the repairs were made on March 6 Ih at no expense to the Town. • Five staff attended the Certified Pool Operator's course last week and all passed. Recreation Committee FY 2018/FY2019 Goals 1. PurRie and obtain Parks and Open Space opportunities in COnjUnction with Economic Development through commercial real estate and other opportunities 2. Increase the Park and Recreation facility inventory to include additional playing fields and pocket parks, 3, Update the Work Plan as outlined in the Recreaflon and Community Programs Departryient's 2014-2016 Strategic Plan • Priority 1: Community engagement and OLitreach —ongoing • Priority 2: Financial stability and resihence—ongoing • Priority 3: Maintain existing infrastructure —ongoing • Priority 4: Operational excellence to exceed custorner expectations--ongoing 4. Pelham Road Property • Plan new prograrn opportunities, • Develop a list of exisfing programs currently offered at the LexCC, and by the Recreation Division that could migrate to the new facility. • Develop an initial budget for the ongoing operations of Pelham Road facility. • Cultivate new partners and collaborate with ongoing partners to provide a wide range of programs and services at the new facility. S. Expand Community Center opportunities, * Coordinate, schedUle, and staff new and existing recreational programming to be held at the Comr-nun,ity Con'ter * Continue to strive to be self-sustaining through its nianagernent and operations each year, * lmplernent the facility rental policy * Continue to provide a comprehensive, ongoing training prograrn for all staff and volunteers at the Community Center (in service and professional development opportunities), * Collaborate and partner with Hurnan Services, other"rown departments and community service organizations, 6, Hold quarterly Stakeholders meetings with town and cor-nnIUmty-wWe service organizations that offer educational, social, cultural and recreational Programming, Wsses, special events and actIvities for the pre-school, youth, adLilt and senior populations in Lexington. The rneeflngs will serve as an opportunity to share what each organization does, who we serve, brainstorrn and possibly work in a collaborative effort to idenWy service gaps, new prograrn opportunities, and expanspon of current services for the benefit of the Lexington Community. 7. Develop a plan for instituting an ID membership system for use by participants at Recreation programs and facilities, • Irving H. Mabee Town Pool Complex and Old Reservoir • Tennis courts reservations • Lexington Fligh School Field House 8, Research potential local, state, and federal grants that could assist with program costs and capital improvement projects, • Continue to apply for grants that could be applied to new and existing programs and special events for youth, teens, and famihes, • Apply for grants that could go towards FY 2018 and FY 2019 operations (programs) and capital improvement projects.