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VENUES PARKS S ARTS <br /> DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: <br /> POWERED BY: <br /> 114 150 2,843 55 <br /> Full Time Staff Part Time Staff Volunteers Interns <br /> KEY FIGURES: <br /> 28.6M Transforming Spaces, <br /> Elevating Experiences <br /> Overall Economic Impact <br /> In 2024, we continued our commitment to <br /> transforming public spaces and creating <br /> 92,060+ meaningful experiences for the community. Major <br /> People Attended Our Free Events renovations at the Morris Performing Arts Center <br /> Across All Six Districts are elevating South Bend's cultural landscape, <br /> while the new MLK Dream Center stands as a <br /> beacon of opportunity and engagement. Looking <br /> ahead to 2025, the Byers Softball Complex and <br /> 39.52% Kennedy Water Playground projects will further <br /> expand access to high-quality recreational spaces. <br /> Operational Cost Recovery Our parks and playgrounds have seen significant <br /> upgrades, ensuring safe, modern, and inclusive <br /> environments for all ages. Through innovative <br /> $4,765,701 programming, from youth mentorship initiatives <br /> to mobile recreation and community festivals, we <br /> Raised Through Donations, are fostering vibrant, engaging experiences that <br /> Sponsorships, And Pledges promote social equity, health, and neighborhood <br /> connectivity across South Bend. <br />