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To achieve this objective, priority recommendations include
provision of adequate funding for state and local recreational
sites and facilities, developing model policies to increase
access to public facilities for physical activity, and
increasing the number of worksites that have policies
that enhance physical activity opportunities.
The description below illustrates what organizations and
communities are doing to support priority recommendations
to increase access to free or low cost recreational opportunities.
Seniors
have access to 10 hours a week of physical activity
programs, including dancing, exercise classes, bus
trips, and mini-walks for lunch attenders. Members
have little access to safe walking routes on the
island, so they ferry to Seattle to explore by public
transit, with varied walking required. Our Wellness
Committee also supports pedestrian, walking, and
biking safety efforts with the City.
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Target
audience: Adults over 55 years of age
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Evaluation:
We take attendance by programs and use informal
feedback.
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Partners:
Bainbridge Park District, City of Bainbridge Mayor's
Office, Bainbridge County Information & Assistance,
and Kitsap Transit
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Lead
agency role: The Bainbridge Island Senior Community
Center provides meals, physical activity, games,
classes, special events, Senior Bus trips, and short
public transit trips to improve nutrition, physical
activity and social opportunities for seniors.
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For
more information:
Orabelle Connally
Tel: 206-780-9799
Fax: 206-780-3438
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Members
of city wellness committees are provided with
training, opportunities for funds and grants for
programs, and help connecting city employees with
newsletters, health campaigns and annual health
screenings.
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Target
audience: All city employees insured through
the Association of Washington Cities Benefit Trust.
Spouses are included in select programs.
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Evaluation:
Data collected and reports generated help us determine
risk factors for nutrition and physical activity.
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Partners:
Washington Department of Health, Washington State
Dairy Council, American Cancer Society
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Lead
agency role: The Association
of Washington Cities (AWC) provides wellness
programming and support for AWC Employee Benefit
Trust cities.
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For
more information:
Erin Swanson
Tel: 360-753-4137
Fax: 360-753-0148
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This
state agency is looking
for cities, counties, state, federal government
agencies, ports, school districts, non-profit
organizations, and others who might like to apply
for grants to build parks, trails, youth athletic
fields, and other recreational facilities. In
the 2003-2005 biennium, the committee awarded
$17 million in grants for 102 projects in 26 counties
in the state.
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Target
audience: Residents of Washington state
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Evaluation:
No evaluation planned.
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Partners:
Sponsors include cities, counties, state and federal
government, ports, school districts, and non-profit
organizations. Five grant programs are funded from
revenue earned from state lands, state general obligation
funds, federal gas taxes, recreation user fees,
and private donations.
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Lead
Agency Role: The Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation provides grants
to local, state, and federal agencies; non-profit
organizations; and others to build parks, trails,
youth athletic fields, and other recreational facilities.
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more information:
Susan Zemek
Tel: 360-902-3081
Fax: 360-902-3026
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