HomeMy WebLinkAboutX-B-01 2024 Levee Park Recap City Council Memorandum
To: Mayor Fasbender & City Council Members
From: Paige Marschall Bigler, Recreation Programming Specialist
Date: October 7, 2024
Item: Levee Park Programming Overview
Council Action Requested:
No action is being requested
Background Information:
The ninth season of programming at the Rotary Pavilion in Levee Park took place from June 4 to
September 18, 2024. The Hastings Parks and Recreation Department coordinated 28 events,
averaging two per week, with the cancellation of seven events due to inclement weather. We are
pleased to report that over 6,600 individuals attended these events, in addition to 38 park rentals
hosted at the Pavilion.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our event sponsors, partners, attendees, City Council
members, and Parks and Recreation Commissioners for their invaluable support. We look forward
to continuing our collaboration and coordinating exciting events in 2025.
Financial Impact:
The City of Hastings allocated $20,000 for Levee Park programming in 2024, complemented by an
additional $13,500 in sponsorships and donations received this year.
Advisory Commission Discussion:
N/A
Council Committee Discussion:
N/A
Attachments:
Levee Park Recap Presentation
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PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW
JUNE - SEPTEMBER 2024
LEVEE PARK
HASTINGS PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
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Social Media Newsletter Local Media Partners Print Materials
OUTREACH PLATFORMS
Facebook and
Instagram
REELS, Stories,
Posts, Events
creation and
Branding
Summer & Fall
Hastings Area
Households
includes
Full Calendar
HCTV, KDWA
Hastings Journal
Hastings Chamber
Todd Field Sign
Walgreens Billboard
ISD 200 - PeachJar
Calendar of
Events Local
Distribution,
Big Belly Bins
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PROGRAM & EVENT
ATTENDANCE
2016
39 Events
3,600
2017
40 Events
4,700
People
2018
38 Events
3,900
People
2019
37 Events
4,400
People
2020
25 Events
3,000
2021
37 Events
5,400
People
2022
31 Events
8,300
People
2023
31 Events
9,700
People 2024
28 Events
6,600
People
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2
4
12
PARTY IN THE PARK
MAKE MUSIC DAY
SUMMER KICK OFF
REC+ART+POLICE
PROGRAM SERIES & EVENTS
COMEDY IN THE PARK
BIKE WITH A RANGER
MOVIE IN THE PARK
STORYTIME IN THE PARK
MUSIC IN THE PARK
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QUESTIONS?
Paige Marschall Bigler
Recreation Program Specialist
pmarschall@hastingsmn.gov
920 West 10th Street
651-480-6182
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