Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 04 22

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WCityiof Lousville Parks & Recreation To: Recreation and Golf Advisory Board Memorandum From: Julie Seydel, Recreation Manager and Jesse DeGraw, Sport Supervisor Date: 4/22/24 Subject: Gymnasium and Turf Gym Facility Usage Guideline Purpose: The purpose of this agenda item is to inform the RAB of the current guidelines of allocation of space for the gymnasium and turf gym. Background: The Louisville Recreation & Senior Center expansion in 2019 included the addition of an indoor turf gym. The task force received valuable citizen input regarding programs they considered important to consider in the space, which included youth birthday parties and youth sports, along with revenue generating rentals. Facility operating hours 95.5 hours per week (75.5 weekday and 20 weekend) Snapshot of usage in April: Pickleball 23 hours, Basketball 5.5 hours, Fitness classes 15 hours (half only), Recreation Center programs 7 (half only), Table Tennis 6.5 hours. Revenue generation for the turf gym rentals and parties for 2023 amounted to $31,363.10, and for January to March 2024, revenue collect was $11,503 for the turf gym. The goal is to balance scheduled specific usage with drop -in opportunities, catering to different demographics with a focus on youth ages 11-14, who's usage of the center is restricted to the second floor, primarily in the gymnasium and turf gym. Prime time hours for youth and family are between 4 pm to 7 pm, which should be optimized for maximum drop in times. The centers schedules are seasonal, with adjustments made for in-house soccer leagues during January to February using the turf gym for practice week nights 4-7pm and then Saturdays from 8.15-3.00pm. The demand for rentals during these months is also at a peak during the winter months. Indoor programs and rentals during the summer day time hours are curtailed, as more youth are in the building and the warmer weather lends the opportunity to utilize the outdoor facilities.