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Culture/Recreation/Education

Goal 1: Provide Activities, Educational Opportunities, and Services that Meet the Needs of the
Community
Objective 1: Develop and Implement Programming Based on the Needs of the Community
Project Performance Measure(s) Department(s)
Core ACTIV – Active Adult Center  Number of Participants Parks & Recreation
CRE  Customer Surveys
1.1.2  Revenue Generation to Maintain
the Program
Summary:

ACTIV is currently under construction, with an ACTIV Quarterly Update
anticipated opening in 1 Quarter FY 2025. ACTIV is on 100,000
st
the west side of Arlington and caters to the active adult
population. The facility will allow considerable 80,000
expansion to the already high level of senior‐centric
events offered by the Parks and Recreation 60,000
Department. In addition, ACTIV will offer private rentals
and various year‐round programs such as fitness 40,000
classes, league play, art classes, educational classes,
cooking classes, and more. 20,000

Update: ‐
The ACTIV Center made substantial progress during the 1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr
fourth quarter, keeping the project on track for its FY24 FY24 FY24 FY24
anticipated opening in the 2 Quarter of FY 2025. Key Gate Count Scans Revenue
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developments in this period included personnel
changes and backend preparations essential to the The General Manager also initiated the process of compiling
facility's future operations. the list for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), further
ensuring the facility is well‐prepared for its opening. This list
The General Manager, who had been instrumental in will be critical in outfitting the center with the necessary tools
the early planning and staffing of the center, accepted a and amenities to serve the senior community effectively.
new position and left the City. Before her departure,
she successfully hired the Guest Services Coordinator Construction continues as planned, and the team remains
and the Fitness and Sports Coordinator, ensuring that focused on completing the facility to meet the growing
critical roles for ACTIV's operations were filled. These demand for senior‐centric recreational opportunities. We look
hires will play an important part in delivering high‐ forward to welcoming the community to the new ACTIV
quality services and programming once the facility center in 2025, where it will serve as a hub for fitness, art,
opens. education, and social engagement for Arlington’s active adult
population.
Additionally, the General Manager made significant
strides in setting up the Active Net recreation software
system, which will be central to managing registrations,
rentals, and customer engagement. This backend
system is crucial for the smooth operation of the wide
range of programs and activities planned for ACTIV.

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