Where’s the Money?
*This event is by invitation only.
The increasingly sedentary lifestyles of children, and participation declines in many youth sports, are in part due to a structural reality: lack of access to safe, affordable, nearby recreation facilities. State, county and municipal leaders from across the US and around the world must find ways to avoid closure of more parks, recreation centers, and sports complexes.
Challenging outdated finance and management models is essential. Funding is a key factor in the development of new parks and recreation centers and the maintenance of existing recreation assets. Communities that have been successful in addressing financing issues have developed innovative approaches that often involve private-sector budgeting models, public-private partnerships, and economic impact analyses which justify new or continued investment in sport and recreation centers.
With support from the Sports Facilities Advisory,this roundtable of 20-25 experts and leaders will be solely focused on identifying solutions to overcome the challenges associated with financing public parks and recreation, and sports parks. It will include discussion and structured dialogue about proven strategies, models, and new trends tied to the financing of public and public-private partnerships. Highlights and insights from the dialogue will be captured in an event summary report and video clips that will be distributed widely through the Project Play network of thought and organizational leaders.
*This event is by invitation only. The increasingly sedentary lifestyles of children, and participation declines in many youth sports, are in part due to a structural reality: lack of access to safe, affordable, nearby recreation facilities. State, county and municipal leaders from across the US and around the world must find ways to avoid closure of more parks, recreation centers, and sports complexes.