This plan will be the road map the city follows with parks and recreation programming and services for years to come.

Skating will always be a part of my life whether I am skating to compete or skating for recreation.

Every employee who touches programming got the written rules of the road and were extensively trained on what they can and can't do.

I think the (recreation) department is well set up for the next person that comes in. It will be a smooth transition ... the programs won't suffer.

Our playground equipment is sitting over there now in storage. Once everything is in place, the recreation department will oversee the park.

He likes it here. A lot of good recreation that he likes. Plus, his son will be coaching. He'll want to see him coach some.