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EXCITING NEWS!
The Community Recreation Center Task Force has been working hard behind the scenes to make a full-service, year-round recreation center possible for our community. You have encouraged us to keep working for this! Now, we are proposing a BIG step towards this goal.
We need your help to make this happen for our community! After much time and research of various options, the Task Force believes that the vital next step to achieving our goal for a community recreation center is to create the South Coast Parks & Recreation District. A Parks & Recreation District can provide our community with much needed recreation programs and services.
Let's get this on the November 2021 ballot! The Task Force hopes to place the South Coast Parks & Rec District formation on the November 2021 ballot for the needed voter approval. In an odd numbered year and without any other anticipated ballot measures on the November 2021 ballot, the estimated cost to do so is around $18K*. Without this funding, we cannot place the South Coast Parks & Rec District on the November ballot.
We need your help to make this happen! To get the South Coast Parks & Rec District on the November 2021 ballot, we need to have the funds to cover the ballot cost. With ~25% of the funds raised, we need ~537 people to donate just $24. With that we would reach our fundraising goal. If you can donate more, we will reach our goal that much faster and be assured we are moving forward. Any amount you can provide to support this community endeavor will make a difference and help us reach our goal!
The rest of the story...
We have great expectations for the future South Coast Parks & Recreation District. There is much opportunity for the South Coast Parks & Recreation District to make a significant positive impact in your life, in the lives of every member of our community regardless of age and in the lives of those who visit our community.
We believe the South Coast Parks & Rec District will:
PROMOTE community wellness and the benefits which can be achieved by accessibility to recreational programs, facilities and parks.
ENHANCE the quality of life of all residents and visitors we serve as well as the economic vitality of the region within the geographic boundaries of our district.
PRIORITIZE sustainability and maintain an emphasis on value with a high return of community benefit to cost.
PROVIDE recreational programs, services, facilities and park space which fulfills identified community needs.
ENSURE resources and planning for future growth and changing needs of the district.
How will the South Coast Parks & Recreation District make a difference for you, your family and friends? There are unlimited possibilities of recreational programs and services the South Coast Parks & Rec District can develop and offer. Here are just a few suggestions...
•Cultural festivals at local parks or beaches
•Field day at the park or beach
•Classes on various topics w/ social opportunities
•Walks/Runs: 1 mile/3K/5K etc
•Movement classes
•Game groups (cribbage, Yahtzee, bridge, etc)
•River/Ocean safety & rescue class
•After-school program/enrichment - Elementary/Middle/High School
•Introduction to Paddleboarding
•Conversational language class at the park, beach or on a walk/hike
... and so, so much more! Click here to see our list of over 100 programs and services the South Coast Parks & Recreation District could offer, either independently or in collaboration with other groups, organizations and governments.
How will the South Coast Parks & Recreation District make a difference for our community? Check out this "to-do" list that the Task Force has outlined for the South Coast Parks & Recreation District:
•Continue efforts to develop a sustainable district community recreation center that includes aquatics facilities and programs.
•Continue plans to acquire Bud Cross Park from the City of Brookings to expand recreational programs, services and facilities.
•Routinely evaluate community recreation programs, facilities and park space needs .
•Continue to develop recreational programs and facilities to meet community needs.
•Continue to explore opportunities for additional district park space for open space, recreational facilities and programs, trails and other recreational uses
•Create opportunities for employment and volunteerism.
•Seek opportunities to enhance community wellness by creating recreational facilities and programs accessible to all ages and fitness levels.
•Seek opportunities to support the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) of Curry County, particularly in providing recreation programs that address social isolation.
•Continue to secure funding for a district community recreation center.
•Establish opportunities for community members interested in private donation.
•Secure available grant opportunities to further the strategic goals of the district.
•Continue to promote the integral importance recreation programs, services and facilities, open space and parks have on the vitality of a community.
•Serve as a regional hub building community and visitor awareness as well as accessibility and utilization of existing recreation programs and resources.
The Future South Coast Parks & Recreation District. The proposed South Coast Parks & Rec District would extend from Pistol River south to the CA/OR border mirroring the Port of Brookings District and Chetco Community Public Library District boundaries. It would be governed by a five member, elected Board and funded with a 33 cent/$1000 assessed value tax rate. This is about $66 per year for an assessed property value of $200K.
...and there is more you can do to help! Help us spread the word. There's power in sharing! We have several ways to share this exciting development and stay up-to-date as we run, swim and jump to this community goal.
SHARE our promo video. Our Events! Our GoFundMe Campaign! It all helps spread the word!
LIKE our new ‘Future’ South Coast Parks & Recreation District Facebook page. Invite others to like it as well.
One last thing... Thank you! Thank you so very much for your help! With community support, we can make the South Coast Parks & Rec District a reality for our community. Then, we will be that much closer to our long-term goal of having a community recreation center.
Community Recreation Center Task Force,
a collaborative workgroup
Brookings, Oregon
Have you seen the recreation center concept plan? Click here.
To sign our petition signature pledge form, click here.
To learn more about Parks & Recreation Districts, click here .
To sign up for the Community Recreation Center Task Force newsletter, click here.
* Updated 4/29/2021 after being informed by the Curry County Clerk's office that we can reduce our fundraising goal from $24K to $18K.
The Community Recreation Center Task Force has been working hard behind the scenes to make a full-service, year-round recreation center possible for our community. You have encouraged us to keep working for this! Now, we are proposing a BIG step towards this goal.
We need your help to make this happen for our community! After much time and research of various options, the Task Force believes that the vital next step to achieving our goal for a community recreation center is to create the South Coast Parks & Recreation District. A Parks & Recreation District can provide our community with much needed recreation programs and services.
Let's get this on the November 2021 ballot! The Task Force hopes to place the South Coast Parks & Rec District formation on the November 2021 ballot for the needed voter approval. In an odd numbered year and without any other anticipated ballot measures on the November 2021 ballot, the estimated cost to do so is around $18K*. Without this funding, we cannot place the South Coast Parks & Rec District on the November ballot.
We need your help to make this happen! To get the South Coast Parks & Rec District on the November 2021 ballot, we need to have the funds to cover the ballot cost. With ~25% of the funds raised, we need ~537 people to donate just $24. With that we would reach our fundraising goal. If you can donate more, we will reach our goal that much faster and be assured we are moving forward. Any amount you can provide to support this community endeavor will make a difference and help us reach our goal!
The rest of the story...
We have great expectations for the future South Coast Parks & Recreation District. There is much opportunity for the South Coast Parks & Recreation District to make a significant positive impact in your life, in the lives of every member of our community regardless of age and in the lives of those who visit our community.
We believe the South Coast Parks & Rec District will:
PROMOTE community wellness and the benefits which can be achieved by accessibility to recreational programs, facilities and parks.
ENHANCE the quality of life of all residents and visitors we serve as well as the economic vitality of the region within the geographic boundaries of our district.
PRIORITIZE sustainability and maintain an emphasis on value with a high return of community benefit to cost.
PROVIDE recreational programs, services, facilities and park space which fulfills identified community needs.
ENSURE resources and planning for future growth and changing needs of the district.
How will the South Coast Parks & Recreation District make a difference for you, your family and friends? There are unlimited possibilities of recreational programs and services the South Coast Parks & Rec District can develop and offer. Here are just a few suggestions...
•Cultural festivals at local parks or beaches
•Field day at the park or beach
•Classes on various topics w/ social opportunities
•Walks/Runs: 1 mile/3K/5K etc
•Movement classes
•Game groups (cribbage, Yahtzee, bridge, etc)
•River/Ocean safety & rescue class
•After-school program/enrichment - Elementary/Middle/High School
•Introduction to Paddleboarding
•Conversational language class at the park, beach or on a walk/hike
... and so, so much more! Click here to see our list of over 100 programs and services the South Coast Parks & Recreation District could offer, either independently or in collaboration with other groups, organizations and governments.
How will the South Coast Parks & Recreation District make a difference for our community? Check out this "to-do" list that the Task Force has outlined for the South Coast Parks & Recreation District:
•Continue efforts to develop a sustainable district community recreation center that includes aquatics facilities and programs.
•Continue plans to acquire Bud Cross Park from the City of Brookings to expand recreational programs, services and facilities.
•Routinely evaluate community recreation programs, facilities and park space needs .
•Continue to develop recreational programs and facilities to meet community needs.
•Continue to explore opportunities for additional district park space for open space, recreational facilities and programs, trails and other recreational uses
•Create opportunities for employment and volunteerism.
•Seek opportunities to enhance community wellness by creating recreational facilities and programs accessible to all ages and fitness levels.
•Seek opportunities to support the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) of Curry County, particularly in providing recreation programs that address social isolation.
•Continue to secure funding for a district community recreation center.
•Establish opportunities for community members interested in private donation.
•Secure available grant opportunities to further the strategic goals of the district.
•Continue to promote the integral importance recreation programs, services and facilities, open space and parks have on the vitality of a community.
•Serve as a regional hub building community and visitor awareness as well as accessibility and utilization of existing recreation programs and resources.
The Future South Coast Parks & Recreation District. The proposed South Coast Parks & Rec District would extend from Pistol River south to the CA/OR border mirroring the Port of Brookings District and Chetco Community Public Library District boundaries. It would be governed by a five member, elected Board and funded with a 33 cent/$1000 assessed value tax rate. This is about $66 per year for an assessed property value of $200K.
...and there is more you can do to help! Help us spread the word. There's power in sharing! We have several ways to share this exciting development and stay up-to-date as we run, swim and jump to this community goal.
SHARE our promo video. Our Events! Our GoFundMe Campaign! It all helps spread the word!
LIKE our new ‘Future’ South Coast Parks & Recreation District Facebook page. Invite others to like it as well.
One last thing... Thank you! Thank you so very much for your help! With community support, we can make the South Coast Parks & Rec District a reality for our community. Then, we will be that much closer to our long-term goal of having a community recreation center.
Community Recreation Center Task Force,
a collaborative workgroup
Brookings, Oregon
Have you seen the recreation center concept plan? Click here.
To sign our petition signature pledge form, click here.
To learn more about Parks & Recreation Districts, click here .
To sign up for the Community Recreation Center Task Force newsletter, click here.
* Updated 4/29/2021 after being informed by the Curry County Clerk's office that we can reduce our fundraising goal from $24K to $18K.