Benefits

It's amazing how much Parks and Recreation benefits our community. We benefit the Individual through:

  • Eliminating boredom and loneliness
  • Increasing self esteem and self reliance
  • Instilling a sense of social belonging
  • Providing a longer and healthier lifestyle
  • Reducing the risk of stress-related diseases

Community

We benefit the Community through:

  • Connecting families
  • Enhancing cultural understanding
  • Reducing crime and delinquency
  • Supporting people of all ages

Economy

We benefit the Economy through:

  • Increasing tourism dollars
  • Increasing and enhancing land and property values
  • The retention of local businesses
  • The reduction of vandalism and crime

Environment

We benefit the Environment through:

  • Cleaner air
  • Cleaner water
  • Conserving our natural resources
  • Preserving wildlife
  • Protecting ecosystems
  • Reducing pollution

Parks and Recreation does more than provide leisure venues and activities in the park, we also provide a "lifetime of memories."

Remember

  • Digging in the sand under the slide?
  • Fighting the ants while eating an outdoor picnic with your family?
  • Hitting the game winning single?
  • Meeting your friends at the park swing set?

Blaine Parks and Recreation is proud to be a part of these memories, and we look forward to offering more opportunities for your friends and family to live a longer and healthier life in our beautiful community.