Rafael Sierra spoke with Kaysville Parks & Recreation Director Cole Stephens about their mission to provide quality park and leisure activities in the community. Stephens spoke about his background and how he became involved with the City’s Parks & Recreation department. He gave an overview of parks & recreation and the different city programs or divisions the department is involved in or coordinates with. This includes city owned facilities, community events, police and fire stations and cemetery operations. Stephens mentioned the importance of having a parks & rec division in the city and the essential role it plays in the community – to give people access to programs and recreational activities that may result in a better quality of life. Stephens spoke about their most important assets, programs and services including its parks, trails, sports facilities, community events, recreational activities, seasonal events and more, may of which are free of charge. He also mentioned some activities that do have a cost, but mentioned a scholarship program offered to underserved groups that can’t afford to participate in some of these paid activities, and give them a chance to participate. Contact information was given for Kaysville Parks & Recreation including a website.
Original airdate: 6/27/2021 KUAO KKLV
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Rafael joined EMF in 2012 and covers signals in several U.S. states including major markets like Los Angeles and Dallas-Fort Worth.
