Tonight is the kickoff of several upcoming public meetings designed to help determine which programs and services should be provided at City of Wichita recreation facilities.
Residents are encouraged to attend the meetings, which are listed below. The meetings will be held from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. today, Tuesday and Oct. 14.Childcare will be provided.
“It’s very important residents attend these meetings so we can find out which services are important to them,” said Doug Kupper, Director of the Department of Park and Recreation.” Their feedback will help us develop a plan to better serve them through our neighborhood recreation centers.”
The meetings will provide background information on each recreation facility and roundtable discussions about which recreation center services should be offered. Topics will include classes, building usage, fees, facility hours and new services. Organizers include officials from Wichita State University’s Hugo Wall School of Urban & Public Affairs.
The Department of Park and Recreation is seeking feedback regarding its services after a $1 million reduction to its recreation center budget. The scheduled meetings follow:
Today - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- McAdams Recreation Center
1329 E. 17th
- Osage Recreation Center
2121 W. 31st South
- Linwood Recreation Center
1901 S. Kansas
Monday, Oct. 11 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Atwater/Lynette Woodard Neighborhood City Hall
2755 E. 19th North
- Aley/Stanley Recreation Center
1749 S. Martinson
- Colvin Recreation Center
2820 S. Roosevelt
- Evergreen Recreation Center
2700 N. Woodland
Thursday, Oct. 14 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.
- Edgemoor Recreation Center
5815 E. 9th
- Boston Recreation Center
6655 E. Zimmerly
- Orchard Recreation Center
4808 W. 9th
