Director’s Message The past year underscored the importance of parks and recreation services for our community. In spite of everything that was negatively impacted by Covid-19 over the past year, during 2020 Meridian Parks and Recreation was still able to safely host more than 675 classes, camps and activities serving more than 3,300 youth, adult and senior participants. Approximately 3,900 people played in our adult sports leagues and we successfully launched popular new cornhole and disc golf leagues and tournaments.
Steve Siddoway Director Meridian Parks and Recreation
In addition, we adapted many activities and events to safety maintain engagement with families, including a remote fitness challenge, a backyard family campout, virtual scavenger hunts, an autumn door decorating contest, Zoom with Santa and more. I am proud of our Meridian Parks & Recreation staff who continue to be resilient and creative as we strive to fulfill our mission in ways that add value to you and your families.
Even our seasonal Activity Guide has recently undergone a makeover. We hope you like our new layout and expanded content and would welcome your feedback on the new “look.” Be sure to explore each page of this guide, as there are lots of fun upcoming activities and special events advertised throughout. Physical activity, access to the outdoors, recreational programs, educational classes, sport leagues and tournaments, and special events are all hallmarks of the services we provide. As we continue to see more people than ever out and about enjoying our parks and pathways, we hope you will be among them creating fun and lasting memories. Enjoy!
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