City of Morgan Hill Bikeways, Trails, Parks and Recreation Master Plan

Chapter 2: Existing Conditions and Community Needs

RECREATION PROGRAMS

Recreation Programs: Key Findings

• Residents highly value programming and events that provide exercise and that are fun and entertaining. • Morgan Hill is regularly adding and changing recreation classes to incorporate new fitness trends and interests. City staff has been successful in adapting to evolving demand with new programs and events. • Programs can be better distributed throughout the City, including in neighborhood parks. The City’s program offerings are primarily held at the CRC, CCC, and AC, which may be a barrier to reaching many participants. • The City enjoys very high cost-recovery rates for its programming, which provides ongoing support for program development and scholarship opportunities. • Morgan Hill’s cultural and historic resources can be a focal point of education and programming and better integrated with the City’s existing system. • Community members would like to see more family-friendly events, movies, and concerts at facilities and in parks throughout the City. • Community members identified the costs of classes as the top reason that they do not participate in programming. • Promoting programs, membership and scholarship opportunities are critical to reaching new audiences and markets and ensuring inclusive participation. • There is interest in expanding programs and classes into the City’s parks . Community members showed interest in adult recreation and fitness classes as well as youth programs. • The unique partnership with the YMCA of Santa Clara Valley supports enhanced programming at City recreation facilities.

• The City’s youth programming and services are shaped by the

"Developmental Assets" framework , a widely-used approach to childhood and adolescent development focused on helping adults connect with youth in a positive way that helps young people thrive.

Recreation Programs System and Needs The City of Morgan Hill Recreation and Community Services Division provides a wide variety of recreation programs designed for a diverse age range and varied interests. The City offers classes in the following program areas: Education, Special Interest, Art, Dance, Fitness, Sports, Camps, Training, and Aquatics. The City’s indoor and outdoor recreation facilities

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