Phoenix helps neighborhoods ‘activate’ parks with free events
Phoenix is offering neighborhood groups and nonprofits a chance to bring movies, concerts, youth sports and more to city parks with the help of money from grants.
Registration is open for grants …
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Phoenix helps neighborhoods ‘activate’ parks with free events
(City of Phoenix)
Children play at community event at Alkire Park.
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Phoenix is offering neighborhood groups and nonprofits a chance to bring movies, concerts, youth sports and more to city parks with the help of money from grants.
Registration is open for grants up to $10,000, city officials said in a release.
Cynthia Aguilar, director of Phoenix Parks and Recreation, said the program’s goal “is to build stronger communities by working together to activate our parks in positive ways."
Paid for by money from the American Rescue Plan Act, events and activities must be free, and park rules must be followed.
Registration closes Sept. 29. Details and registration information is available at www.phoenix.gov/parks/arpa.
Eligible events and activities:
Movies in the Park
Concerts in the Park
Food Truck Festivals
Youth Sports Programming
Neighborhood Farmers Markets (Must be free admission and have free activities associated with the event)
Neighborhood Resource Fairs
Safety Events (Example: Bike Rodeos)
Fitness Programs
2024 GAIN Events
Neighborhood Celebrations (May include inflatable jumpers and free activities)
