After implementing a robust recreation program over the summer, the City of Colusa is seeking input from the community as they eye potential fall and winter activities.
The city is also seeking a grant to help fund a recreational facility.
“We’ve worked hard this summer to help build a positive quality of life in Colusa through our recreation programs and events, such as Concerts in the Park,” said Economic Development, Tourism, and Communications Director Kristy Levings, in a press release. “But we’re not done and we need the input of Colusa citizens to help shape our future programs and meet facilities needs.”
Levings said over the past year, the City of Colusa has focused on improving the city’s recreation programming and facilities. During the summer months, at the direction of the City Council, Colusa restarted and expanded its recreation program.
Levings said the city provided 37 separate activities and opportunities for both children and adults, including adventure camp, fencing, dancing, arts and crafts, and dancing. The city also submitted more than $9 million in recreation facilities grant applications since March.
Levings said to continue improving the recreation program and possibly increase services, the city seeks the input of residents.
To gather feedback, Levings has produced a survey (online and in-person) that asks about the performance of summer programs, as well as what types of activities people would like to see in the schedule this fall and winter.
The survey can be found online at cityofcolusa.com or at the front counter at City Hall, 425 Webster St. The survey is also offered in Spanish.
Levings said the public’s input will be used to help shape what programs, likely indoors, that could be available in the coming months, pending City Council approval.
Colusa is also pursuing a multi-million Rural Recreation and Tourism grant, which is provided by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. Levings said the grant is specific to rural communities such as Colusa, and could make new or improved facilities a reality.
“We’ve done this kind of data gathering work before, so we have great information to start with,” Levings said. “But this is a different grant with different options and we need a deeper level of detail from the community.”
To gain more clarity regarding which project or projects to include in the upcoming grant, City representatives will be making the rounds to various community organizations.
The city will also host a workshop that will focus entirely on the grant opportunity and take a deep dive into the potential impacts of various options.
Attendees can choose to attend in person at 6 PM on Sept. 30 at City Hall, or watch via Zoom at us06web.zoom.us/j/83747448541. ■