Chippewa Chats #8 - Parks and Recreation in the City

Presented by Fries Financial Group

John Jimenez, the Director of Parks and Recreation, tells us the status of the Bernard Willis Pool and the increasing desire to utilize the Irvine Park Zoo as an educational opportunity. We also learn what the department is doing to try to stretch the public’s money so as to get the most out of a dollar.

               Explains the forestry project going on at Irvine Park and why it was necessary

               Utilizing the Zoo as an educational opportunity

               Connecting Flag Hill and Irvine Park together

               What is happening with the Bernard Willis Pool?

               Keeping costs both low while still providing the best possible offerings

               The demand for more staff in order to maintain standards

What to look for in the distant future.  Will we see continue growth of pickleball courts or is something else on the horizon?