Summer 2013 Recreation Guide - City of Las Vegas
Summer 2013 Recreation Guide - City of Las Vegas
Summer 2013 Recreation Guide - City of Las Vegas
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eyond the neon<br />
Dear Neighbor:<br />
This edition <strong>of</strong> Beyond The Neon is full <strong>of</strong> activities for the whole family,<br />
regardless <strong>of</strong> age or ability. With the kids out <strong>of</strong> school, our summer<br />
camp programs at several <strong>of</strong> our community centers are very popular<br />
and <strong>of</strong>fer sports, special events, arts and crafts, nutrition, physical<br />
fitness, field trips and much more. Contact the center <strong>of</strong> your choice<br />
for program availability as our camps fill up quickly.<br />
In addition, we also <strong>of</strong>fer great opportunities for teens to stay active,<br />
including joining one <strong>of</strong> our Youth Councils. Teens can acquire practical<br />
skills that are useful in obtaining employment or scholarships while<br />
having fun with their peers planning and developing community<br />
projects. There are 10 locations throughout the city that <strong>of</strong>fer Youth<br />
Council programs and you can find more information in this brochure.<br />
<strong>Summer</strong>time also means a busy time in our beautiful, award-winning<br />
parks, trails and open spaces. We encourage you to get up, get out<br />
and get active today by planning a family event at one <strong>of</strong> our reservable<br />
park pavilions. More information is available beginning on page 59<br />
or you can call 229-6718.<br />
LAS VEGAS CITY<br />
COUNCIL<br />
For families struggling with foreclosure or on the verge <strong>of</strong> homelessness,<br />
we have several resources available. Please see page 63 for more<br />
information on the Corridor <strong>of</strong> HOPE Center. In addition, financial<br />
assistance for our programs and camps may be available for qualifying<br />
MAYOR<br />
CAROLYN G. GOODMAN<br />
STAVROS S. ANTHONY<br />
(MAYOR PRO-TEM)<br />
LOIS TARKANIAN<br />
STEVEN D. ROSS<br />
RICKI Y. BARLOW<br />
BOB COFFIN<br />
BOB BEERS<br />
families. Speak with a staff member at any <strong>of</strong> our centers or contact<br />
us at 229-2330.<br />
As you can see, there is much to choose from and our state-<strong>of</strong>the-art<br />
facilities boast an array <strong>of</strong> amenities to meet your specific<br />
needs. In addition, our staff work hard to provide the best experience<br />
CITY MANAGER<br />
ELIZABETH N. FRETWELL<br />
PARKS, RECREATION AND<br />
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES<br />
DEPARTMENT<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
STEPHEN K. HARSIN, AICP<br />
possible. Feel free to provide your feedback to help guide our way<br />
in making these experiences even better. You can also e-mail us at<br />
neighborhoodsonline@lasvegasnevada.gov. We look forward to<br />
hearing from you.<br />
Thank you for your patronage!<br />
Sincerely,<br />
CITY OF LAS VEGAS<br />
495 S. MAIN STREET<br />
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89101<br />
VOICE 702.229.2330<br />
FAX 702.382-3045<br />
TTY 702.386.9108<br />
www.lasvegasnevada.gov<br />
Stephen K. Harsin, AICP, Director<br />
Parks, <strong>Recreation</strong> and Neighborhood Services Department<br />
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