GREENWOOD - Greenwood children from all across the city made their way to one of six local parks today to officially begin the City of Greenwood's Youth Summer Fun Recreation Program. The six-week program is administered by Greenwood Parks & Recreation and offers Greenwood youth a fun and safe option for recreation and camaraderie in their neighborhood.
The event is open to all Greenwood youth age six to fifteen years of age and takes place weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Six parks are being used to host the program: City Park, Avenue A Park, Little Red Park, MLK Park, Clerico Park, and Wagner Park. The program is designed to teach Greenwood's youth about active living through recreation and will offer a variety of activities throughout the summer.
Greenwood Mayor Carolyn McAdams hopes the program will teach children and teens about living a healthy, active lifestyle, as well as showcase opportunities for volunteering and giving back to the Greenwood community.
"Greenwood is a great place for children to spend the summer," McAdams said. "Greenwood's Youth Summer Fun Recreation Program is designed to encourage children to enjoy their summer days by offering an opportunity for outdoor recreation at one of Greenwood's many neighborhood parks," she said.
Parents are responsible for getting children to and from one of the six parks listed above for the day's activities. Park personnel will be on hand during the hours of program operation and are not responsible for children left unattended before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Healthy snacks, including juice and water, will be offered each day, although lunch is not provided. Registration for the program is $10 and is good for the entire summer's activities.
"I remember how much the Greenwood Summer Recreation Program meant to me as a kid," Mayor McAdams recalled. "I hope that this longstanding Greenwood tradition will have as much of an impact on this year's participants as it did on me when I was their age."
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