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LONGVIEW PARKS OUTSIDE USER GROUPS AND EVENTS
COUNCIL INITIATIVE ADDRESSED:
Strengthen economic conditions & create new opportunities
CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Historically, Longview parks, especially Lake Sacajawea Park, have been viewed as a place for passive recreation and use. Organized events were discouraged in the summer except for the Go 4th Festival and Concerts at the Lake. Fun runs and other activities were typically scheduled for spring and fall when the weather was not as nice and park patronage was lower. There were concerns as to what impact, both on facilities and users, opening the parks up for outside rentals or events could have on other park patrons and on park maintenance staff. Staff would like to discuss the history of outside user groups in the parks, the role the department has in the use, what other cities are doing, and plans for park event use in the future.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discussion and direction to staff.
STAFF CONTACT:
Natalie Richie, Recreation Manager
Curt Nedved, Park Manager
Jennifer Wills, Parks & Recreation Director
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