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CHAPTER 2 12 <br />LITTLE CANADA RECREATION <br />ASSOCIATION <br />Since its founding in 1957, Little Canada <br />Recreation Association (LCRA) has funded <br />numerous projects that benefit residents of Little <br />Canada and has helped provide access to a <br />multitude of recreation opportunities. LCRA is an <br />essential partner for the City of Little Canada <br />Parks & Recreation. <br />Proceeds from the annual LCRA Ice Fishing <br />Contest help fund projects such as the warming <br />house at Fire Barns Park and equipment <br />purchases for local athletes. <br />Collaboration with Schools <br />The Roseville Area School District - ISD #623- has two schools in <br />Little Canada; Little Canada Elementary School at 400 Eli Road <br />and Roseville Area Middle School at 15 County Road B‐2 East. <br />Although schools are not city parks, residents use the schools’ <br />recreation facilities, and the City of Little Canada has a unique <br />relationship with the Roseville Area School District. The City has <br />facility use agreements with the district, utilizes school field space, <br />and contributed funds to aid in the construction of the gym at the <br />elementary school. <br />In addition, Community Education (part of the Roseville Area <br />School District) offers and facilitates recreation opportunities <br />throughout the school district that benefit Little Canada residents. The <br />City of Little Canada and the Roseville Area School District have a <br />synergistic relationship that allows both entities to work together to <br />ensure that all residents in the city and the school district have an <br />excellent park system and recreation program. <br />Saint John the Evangelist School at 2621 McMenemy Street is a <br />private school that provides recreation facilities for its students. <br />However, others in the community may also benefit from the <br />school’s recreation facilities. As budgets tighten, the need for open <br />communication and cooperation between the City and the schools <br />becomes even more critical. The schools and their relationship to <br />Little Canada’s park system are described in more detail throughout <br />this Plan. <br />Athletic, Non‐Profit, and Community Organizations <br />Several athletic, non‐profit, and community organizations contribute <br />experience, knowledge, labor, and funding that benefit Little <br />Canada’s park system. Conversely, Little Canada’s park system <br />benefits these organizations by helping to provide the facilities <br />and opportunities that they need and desire. It is critical that <br />collaboration between the City and other organizations be based <br />on a shared vision for Little Canada’s park system. <br />One of the organizations that contribute to the parks and recreation <br />in Little Canada is the Little Canada Recreation Association <br />(LCRA). The LCRA was established 1957 as a volunteer, non‐profit <br />organization to promote recreational activities for the youth of <br />Little Canada. The LCRA has worked closely with the City of Little <br />Canada to develop recreation facilities and programs that are of <br />great benefit to the community. The organization currently provides <br />a 25% subsidy of all fees.