[from Emilie S.]
Last night [5/20] a few of us attended the "Friends of Petworth Recreation Center" (FOPRC) meeting. If you would like to be added to the FOPRC list please email Karen Archer at [email protected].
Here are the details I walked away with:
1. The spray park will open BEFORE June 23rd, but no official date yet. The hours will be M-F 11am-2pm and 3pm-7pm. Mr Marshall mentioned maybe limiting the ages for the morning hours to those 5 and under or maybe 7 and under. Sat 11am-4pm, Sun CLOSED
2. We are going to try to get shading installed for the 2009 summer. There are a few options we're looking at including asking the local development companies to donate and install the shades. For now though the idea is that we can bring our own umbrellas for shading on the grassy area or possibly behind the benches but you need to remove them when you leave. We can't install or bring anything permanent.
3. While we're enjoying the park, playground and basketball courts if you see any suspicious activity i.e. open containers be sure to call 311 or 911 so the call can be logged into the system. The more complaints the police get the more they will concentrate their efforts on keeping our parks safe.
4. There have been 2 break-ins at the center. The first time they stole 2 Xbox machines and 1 DVD player. The second time they stole a TV. Mr Marshall, the FOPRC and DCPR are working together to reinforce the windows and update the security system. If you hear an alarm call 911. Apparently when the last 2 break-ins occurred no one in the community called in the blaring alarm :(
5. We talked about possibly setting up a mentoring program for the young adults and children in the Petworth area. We'll discuss more on this idea at the next FOPRC meeting.
6. The next FOPRC meeting will be June 18th at 6pm at the Rec Center.
Last night [5/20] a few of us attended the "Friends of Petworth Recreation Center" (FOPRC) meeting. If you would like to be added to the FOPRC list please email Karen Archer at [email protected].
Here are the details I walked away with:
1. The spray park will open BEFORE June 23rd, but no official date yet. The hours will be M-F 11am-2pm and 3pm-7pm. Mr Marshall mentioned maybe limiting the ages for the morning hours to those 5 and under or maybe 7 and under. Sat 11am-4pm, Sun CLOSED
2. We are going to try to get shading installed for the 2009 summer. There are a few options we're looking at including asking the local development companies to donate and install the shades. For now though the idea is that we can bring our own umbrellas for shading on the grassy area or possibly behind the benches but you need to remove them when you leave. We can't install or bring anything permanent.
3. While we're enjoying the park, playground and basketball courts if you see any suspicious activity i.e. open containers be sure to call 311 or 911 so the call can be logged into the system. The more complaints the police get the more they will concentrate their efforts on keeping our parks safe.
4. There have been 2 break-ins at the center. The first time they stole 2 Xbox machines and 1 DVD player. The second time they stole a TV. Mr Marshall, the FOPRC and DCPR are working together to reinforce the windows and update the security system. If you hear an alarm call 911. Apparently when the last 2 break-ins occurred no one in the community called in the blaring alarm :(
5. We talked about possibly setting up a mentoring program for the young adults and children in the Petworth area. We'll discuss more on this idea at the next FOPRC meeting.
6. The next FOPRC meeting will be June 18th at 6pm at the Rec Center.
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