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Summer Recreation Programs |
Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities have seen a sharp decline in enrollment for summer recreation programs. In an effort to support Mesa's summer recreation programs, The Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation is asking for donations to sponsor a child. The cost is $25 per child for a week and $100 per child with disabilitiies per week.
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A Wonderful Transformation has taken place |
The historic north Mesa Park of the Canals is once again a welcoming destination for community families as the result of the efforts of hundreds of big hearted volunteers. New playground equipment, additions to the Botanical Garden, new tables and benches, new paint abound and much more have revitalized the park. Thanks to all the volunteers, Home Depot employees, Mesa West Rotary Club, The Home Depot's Foundation , The KaBOOM Foundation and the volunteers from the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation!See the slideshow below of the build activities... |
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Mesa's Parks, Youth in trouble |
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One of the overlooked issues with Mesa's budget problems is the long-term effect of the cuts being made in the Parks, and Recreation Division budget. Here are some of the casualties: 5 pools being permanently closed, elimination of elementary open gyms, elimination of all sports camps, elimination of all after school sports programs, reductions of programming at recreation centers, reduction of Summer camps from 15 to 3 (from over 2,000 kids to 300), elimination of all adult sports except softball and flag football, and reduction in maintenance of all parks. When coupled with the cuts in the police department, this could lead Mesa's Youth's to get into trouble out of sheer boredom. |
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