Recreation Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 04 22

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Gymnasium and Turf Gym Facility Usage Guidelines Space allocation guidelines will: • Ensure that space allocation aligns with community values; • Recognize the benefits provided by a variety of quality recreational opportunities, as they support the mission of promoting physical and mental and social well-being of the community; • Balance competing demands for access; • Optimize usage among facilities and hours of operation; • Establish fair, transparent and consistent practices for space allocation; • Recognize the need for flexibility to respond to changing conditions The following criteria is used for priority order: 1. Internal Louisville Recreation & Senior Center programs and fitness classes 2. Contracted internal programs 3. Open gymnasium/turf time for drop in usage by members and visiting guests 3. Sport specific drop in time (basketball, pickleball, volleyball, etc) 4. General public rentals Space is allocated seasonally: 1. Reservations open to the general public on the first day of each season's registration dates. a. December ( Jan -April) b. April ( May- August) c. August(September— December) 2. Allocation of space is modified seasonally to ensure a balance between programmed times and drop in allowance. 3. Priority is given to drop in usage during no school days for BVSD, and schedules are modified accordingly. Upon processing request for facility rentals, the Louisville Recreation & Senior Center will also consider the following: a. Partner groups that are established providers of quality programs b. Previous year's performance of the renting organization or individual including: a. Adherence to policies and procedures b. Overall conduct of users at the facility c. Treatment and condition of the way facilities were left c. Historical use of facilities and relationship with the City of Louisville. 1