Rejuvenating Neighborhoods and Communities Through Parks—A Guide To Success www.NRPA.org National Recreation and Park Association © 2011 All Rights Reserved 50 Prior to the 2008 renovation, meetings were held with the neighboring condominium associations and residents, who requested park amenities including picnic areas, bocce ball courts, a walking trail, and a play area They also expressed concerns over active amenities such as ball fields Today, • Jaycee Park has a walking trail that is easily accessible from the neighboring communities • The playground is heavily used by groups of mothers who make regularly scheduled play dates at the park • The fifth, sixth, and seventh graders from a nearby private school visited the park for Environmental Day to learn about manatees, Lake Worth Lagoon, and the park habitat • The park has a fishing pier and observation deck running between the Intracoastal Waterway and a restored mangrove area People can fish, watch the boats and wildlife, and better appreciate the importance of conservation of our natural resources Access to the water for all citizens is an important factor in quality of life for South Florida residents, and this 30-year project is a prime example of progress and persistence in the name of better park and recreation facilities THE NEW YORK CITY CATALYST MODEL FOR PARTNERSHIPS Source: Catalyst: Step One Partnerships for Parks, page 13 http://www partnershipsforparks org/library_links/pdf/catalyst/build pdf
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