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n LINO LAKES PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT PROGRAM FINAL REPORT Program Name: Open Playground Season: Summer Year: 1995 Number of Participants: 231 Lino Lakes Residents: ? Area School Districts Registrations:? Registration Fee: $0 *$3 per person fee for final party Scholarships Awarded: 0 Income: $135 Expenses: $ Total income/expense: Objectives of this program met? Yes ! ! This program maintained it' s constructive, educational and fun atmosphere. The staff did an outstanding job even though the weather was uncooperative most of the Summer. This program has continually provided a place were young people may find a sanctuary. This program has also provided an essential part of a child' s development of playing, socializing and learning. The attendance was insignificantly smaller then in years ..� past. This is believed to be in direct reflection of the thirty one days this program was held twenty one of these days either rained, temperature was over 90 digress or extremely high humidity. Participants Reactions? Parents and participants have enjoyed this program since it' s conception. It has been relayed back to this department that this years staff did a terrific job in offering a well balanced program. It has been mentioned to the park and recreation office to possible have a longer program. Changes (if any) for the next time this program is offered? The biggest changes in this program is anticipated coming from the traveling program. It has been an experiment the past two years to locate pockets of children. Some of the traveling parks have had very high attendance, but others have had lower numbers . It will be investigated on what parks provide the best success ratio and plan accordingly. It is also being investigated if this program should be held five days a week instead of the present four days a week. r