Wouldn't It Be Great If...

Wouldn't it be great if, there were recreational opportunities for everyone? Like what about programs that were well funded and centrally organized so that there was a consistent expectation of quality, scheduling consistency, more than adequate equipment, etc.

Currently there are a lot of great things happening in recreation around Nederland. Things like ballet classes for seniors, sports for elementary school age students, pickup basketball and volleyball. There are a lot of groups/people doing great things to provide resources for all user groups. But these programs are not widely advertised, are either cost prohibitive or charge so little that they are not properly funded.

A district like the Greater Nederland Area Parks, Recreation and Cultural District can help solve a lot of those issues. With a consistent funding base, all the existing separate programs can be brought under one organizing structure that can properly fund, advertise and support them. Most likely, this would result in reduced pricing if you participate in multiple programs, since one membership would be able to cover all the classes.

Currently we are in the brainstorming phase of thinking about what possible programs and services the District could provide. Below is a list we have brainstormed. A lot of these programs already exist, but may be unorganized. We do not want to stifle social gathering of people to do something together, just for fun. We wouldn't end the pickup sports but would offer a more structured/organized version. We also won't end programs that are offered by third parties, but would offer an opportunity to help support them. This is far from a complete list, but is also not a guarantee that these programs will happen. As a resident of the district, you have a direct voice in helping shape what programs/services are offered. Feel free to leave a comment on other programs you would like to see.

Youth Programs (ages 5-18):

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Hockey

• Roller/Street Hockey

• Volleyball

• Flag Football

• Baseball

• Mountain biking

• Swim 

• Pottery classes

• Painting classes

• Music classes

• Tennis

• Sports Summer Camps

• Scholarship program to support participation in club or school sports

• After School Care

Adult Programs (ages 18+, co-ed/men/women specific options offered)

• Basketball

• Softball

• Volleyball

• Hockey

• Backcountry Skiing

• Hiking

• Running/Triathlon

• Pickleball

• Tennis

• Swim 

• Social Dance

• Music lessons

• Art studio

Senior Programs (55, coed/men/women specific options offered)

• Pickleball

• Hiking/walking

• Water Aerobics

• Strength training

• Crafts

• Yoga

• Improved facilities for socializing

  
  

General Programs

• Cultural/Historical/Nature Guided Hikes

• Bike Rentals

• Equipment Rentals (tents/sleeping bags/backpacks/etc)

If you have thoughts, suggestions, etc please reach out or leave a comment.