MANCHESTER PARKS AND RECREATION IT ALL STARTS WITH RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERS

IN THE BEGINNING: THERE WERE LESLIE, KATIE, AND BONNIE

1.Introduced Parks and Recreation to the Coffee County Health Council for the First Time.

RESULTS It brought health resources and information to the Parks and Recreation Department. Parks and Recreation brought expertise and facilities for physical activity. Synergy A conversation began that lead to results. Lead to information about funding sources we could all take advantage of that would benefit our community. Diabetes Initiatives Grants, Community Foundation Grants etc.

ADDITIONAL PARTNERS COFFEE COUNTY HEALTH COUNCIL

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE EXTENSION SERVICE U.S SOIL CONSERVATION DIVISION OF FORESTRY

CIVIC GROUPS-ROTARY, KIWANIS COFFEE COUNTY ANTI DRUG COALITION

PARTNERS FOR HEALING KEEP COFFEE COUNTY BEAUTIFUL

TENNOVA HEALTH UNITY MEDICAL CENTER

PARK PARTNERS

PROJECTS

$20,000 Tennessee Department of Health Planning grant to develop first ever Coffee County Health Plan. 2011-2012 Developed and maintained first County Health Council Web site. Coffeecountyhealth.com (still active). Introduced GaGa to Southern Middle Tennessee. Bought a GaGa pit that is used annually by schools and rentals for parties. Started Amazing Family Nights in 2011. Open up the Manchester Recreation Complex for Free on a Friday night once a month. Must have a parent or adult with them. We cover health Topics in 10 minute talk, agencies set up booths, provide free Healthy snacks (fresh), open indoor and outdoor pools up. Last one was August 18, Children’s Eye Health and we had 337 people. Growing Latino participation. Coordinated School Health and Coffee County Public Health, Coffee County Health Council are always there. Help supply volunteers. Sponsors: Walgreens, Civic Groups, Businesses

Projects Indoor Youth Wellness Room Community Garden in the Park Community Garden at Public Housing

LITTLE DUCK RIVER GREENWAY

Greenway has 6 phases over 20 years and still working to expand. Funding sources TDOT, TDEC, TDH, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, Private Donations, Park Partners (501 c3)

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COSTS OF LITTLE DUCK RIVER GREENWAY Phase 1 $150,000. 1997 TDOT 80/20 grant paid $120,000, $30,000 local Phase 2 $190,000 2000 TDOT 80/20 grant paid $148,000, $42,000 local Phase 3 $152,000 2002 TDOT 80/20 grant paid $121,076, local $31,000 Phase 4 $142,000 2010 RTP (Recreational Trails Program) 80/20 grant paid $104,000, local $38,000 Phase 5 $135,000 2012 LPRF (Local Parks and Recreation Fund) 50/50 grant paid $135,000 We used value of land as match. Phase 6 $409,000 2013 Diabetes Initiative Grant $409,000 State and Inkind local

TOTAL COST TO DATE $1,178,000, LOCAL FUNDS $141,000=12%

SMALL DONOR PROJECTS THAT FIND YOU! OAK TREE COLLECTIVE

Tennessee Clean Water Network, UPS and Keep America Beautiful, Bonnaroo, New Belgium Brewing

Programs: Kickin Up Asphalt Run Club – Effect Now a High School Cross Country team, 2 Middle School Cross Country teams and 4 Elementary Cross Country teams! Mud, Sweat, and Gears Mountain Bike Club Coffee County Bike/Pedestrian Plan

FUNDING SOURCES FOR PARKS AND RECREATION GREENWAY AND TRAILS: TDOT- TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM, TDEC- RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM, LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION FUND GRANT, TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND US SOIL CONSERVATION, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE, PRIVATE DONORS UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION: TENNIS COURT REHABS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION TOURISM ENHANCEMENT GRANT FOR TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO A NEW PARK –SOCCER ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT- NEW LIGHTING IN GYMS BONNAROO WORKS FUND FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, IRRIGATION ON A SOCCER FIELD CIVIC CLUBS- ROTARY CLUB FUNDED AN AMPHITHEATER IN THE PARK NEW BELGIUM BEER- FLAT TIRE FUNDED BIKING TENNESSEE CLEAN WATER NETWORK FUNDED WATER BOTTLE REFILLING STATIONS LOCAL NON PROFITS FUNDED FOOD FOR AMAZING FAMILY NIGHTS PARK PARTNERS 501 (C3) UT EXTENSION.