Seekonk Parks & Recreation Committee

Serving the needs of the community by providing enriching recreation experiences and quality facilities.

Director: Bridget Garrity
Chairman: Neal Rapp
Commitee Members: Dennis LeClerc, Jason Adamonis, Mark Gorton, Brad Abreu

Town of Seekonk
Parks and Recreation Committee
Goals and Objectives

Goal: Serving the needs of the community by providing enriching recreation experiences and quality facilities.

Objectives

1. Identify community recreational needs
• Create a survey to help establish the recreational needs of the Town
• Establish guidelines and policies for use of the Town’s recreational facilities including mission statement, code of conduct, and inclement weather guidelines
• Change name from Youth and Recreation Commission to Parks and Recreation Commission
2. Create year round programs and services to meet the diverse needs and interests of the Town
• Expand Summer Program from 2 to 4 weeks
• Expand Tennis Program from 4 to 8
• Add another summer program offering –Create bus trips Establish Youth Summer Day Activity Program at Aitken and Martin Schools
3. Utilize all existing recreational sites and facilities to their fullest potential
• Add lights to fields Create a Wall of Recognition for those who have given time to help Seekonk Residents
• Establish ice rink behind Hurley Middle School
• Develop McCales property
• Develop area behind Nancy Greene
• Develop Pleasant Street
• Look for funding to revitalize Water Lane facility, i.e. add lights, level ground, add 90’ diamond, and softball Create Health/Safety Day
• Burning of the Greens
4. Maximize recreational opportunities with minimum expense
• Create agreement with DPW to upkeep and maintain fields and recreational areas
• Add Seasonal Field Maintenance Staff
5. Develop a long term plan to achieve goals and objectives, improve existing facilities, and meet the needs of the Town’s residents
• Expand Recreation Director Role
• Establish website with public calendar
6. Analyze fiscal needs and identify opportunities to provide financial support for our recreational needs
• Establish Grant writing procedure
• Establish fees to run and sponsor programs
7. Partner with area recreational programs and events to maximize opportunities