Adaptive Recreation Input Gathered

On November 6, 2019, 6 p.m., Parks and Recreation staff hosted a community meeting to discuss future opportunities and needs or adapted recreation. An active group of 25 participants attended the meeting and a valuable discussion occurred. Minutes from the meeting are provided below.

MEETING COMMENTS:

  • Southwest Park – Considering this location for an inclusive play structure
    1. Safety concerns: bodies of water, railroad track (sensitivity/sensory overload)
    2. Close to a police station / fire station
    3. Different material used other than wood chips
    4. Plenty of trees and structures to provide shade
    5. Barriers to counteract sound
    6. Child proof safety gate
    7. High visibility / translucent equipment and reflective colors
    8. Fencing off the park / rubber fencing / Eureka 2 was mentioned as a positive example
    9. Concerns about location / central location
    10. Transportation could be an issue
    11. TWU 18 hole golf course / possible location for inclusive park
  • All parks accessible
  • Able body and physically challenged integrated sports and programs
    1. Different ability level activities
    2. Dr. Walker – volunteers – access to equipment
  • Accessible nature trails
  • Adaptive sports
  • Quiet spaces
  • Adapted programs for all ages
  • More marketing for adapted rec
  • Accessible bathrooms
  • Family events (event mentioned – Walk, Run, Bike in Southlake)
  • Adapted rock climbing
  • Lower cost practice space for Special Olympics
  • Wristbands for the Waterpark for persons with disabilities
  • Adapted teen sports for social connections
  • Adapted workout equipment
  • Non-profit – Friends of the Family – training for people who have experienced trauma
  • Etiquette training / use of correct terminology
  • Inclusive theme park, waterpark, splash park (San Antonio – Morgan’s Wonderland, Grand Prairie – PlayGrand Adventures)
  • Training for mental health disabilities
  • Caregivers free of charge for programs, events, sports
  • Peer to peer programs
  • Weight room color contrasts for visually impaired
  • Outdoor fitness equipment
  • Program information accessible in various formats

CONCLUSION:

  • Approximately 7:30PM
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