2012 Annual Report - PARC (Parks, Arts, Recreation & Culture) Committee

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2012 Annual Report of the PARC Committee December 10,2012 Page 2 It should also be noted that at our Organizational Meeting of the PARC Committee, we highlighted several other topics and activities which have been pursued informally through one-on-one contacts. Topics under discussion include: —p Feasibility of developing Dog Park(s) and Running Park(s) —� Future Uses for the College Football Hall of Fame facility —> Partnering with Rotary,the Cove to promote new activities —4 Partnering more with the University of Notre Dame and Indiana University South Bend to better coordinate and promote the posting and exchange of information —+ Pursue ongoing updates on the proposed Miracle Park proposed to be an all-accessible Park facility for individuals with disabilities —* Pursue re-invigorating the opportunities for uses at Pinhook Park —+ Identifying potential funding sources and additional entities who may be interested in partnering with the City on Park Projects The PARC Committee and its members have seen progress in the following areas as a result of informal contacts as well as a formal PARC Committee meeting where we toured many South Bend Parks facilities: • Discussions of potential improvements at Pinhook Park • Discussion of a potential partnership with the First Tee Program (a "new to the area" non profit organization) and Studebaker Golf Course • Informal meetings with members of the Kennedy Park Neighborhood Association regarding potential improvements to Kennedy Park • Informal meetings with the Morris Center and student governments from local colleges and universities in an effort to enhance contemporary programming in the city • Discussions with Rotary on a potential partnership for improvements in Howard Park • Informal meetings regarding increasing mentoring in our community and utilizing partnerships with the Parks Department's youth centers to achieve this goal