6.1.5 – Facilitated Programs and Services
Standard: The agency shall facilitate assistance to individuals and groups of individuals that provide or want to provide recreation programs and leisure services independently from the agency. An example of facilitated programs and services is an individual or group that wishes to start a community theater organization; the agency may help initially by providing a meeting place, some administrative help in publicity, and “seed money” with the intent that the organization will become self-sustaining. Demonstration projects may be utilized for this purpose.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide examples of how the agency provides facilitated recreation opportunities, including a list of such opportunities.
Narrative:
PRC is able to expand offerings by partnering with various external organizations and community groups by providing staff assistance, sponsorship through facility use, and publicity. These facilitated programs meet the needs of the public, bring together groups for a common cause and are consistent with its Mission Statement “To create life-enriching experiences at safe, clean, affordable parks and preserve our natural resources through responsible leadership.”
Examples of facilitated recreation opportunities include Cultural Heritage Celebrations, Northeast Special Recreation Holiday Dance, Department of Senior Programs and Services events, Westchester Street Rod Association Car & Truck Show, Mall Walks at The Westchester (a Simon Property), HEAT Baseball Camp, MS Walk and Sikhs of Westchester.
Agency Evidence for Compliance:
6.1.5 – EOC 1 Cultural Heritage Celebrations
6.1.5 – EOC 2 North East Special Recreation Holiday Dance
6.1.5 – EOC 3 Senior Programs and Services Pool Party
6.1.5 – EOC 4 Westchester Street Rod Association Car & Truck Show
6.1.5 – EOC 5 Mall Walks at The Westchester (a Simon Property)