Derek Schroeder, Community Services Director New Winter Festival: The Community Services COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
By The Numbers: The Community Services Department totaled 6,782 program participants, 51,814 aquatic center visits, 2,843 aquatic center members, 489 Barkwood members and countless special event attendees throughout 2022. Increased Digital Presence: In an effort to communicate with the public effectively on a daily basis, the department expanded their digital presence to promote recreational programming and special events. The Community Services Department enhanced its website at BeachwoodRec.com, launched a Facebook page (@BeachwoodOHRec) and started a recreation-specific email newsletter. You can subscribe to the newsletter at BeachwoodRec.com. While the recreation guide will continue being printed and mailed to homes, these new methods allow for more regular updates and opportunities. By the end of 2022, the Facebook page has grown to 1,175 followers and had an annual total post reach of 109,433. The website, BeachwoodRec.com, was viewed over 11,000 times. Online Camp Registration: During the fourth quarter of 2022, staff developed a new online summer camp registration process. With the elimination of paper documents, parents can now register from home and staff can more easily access camper information.
Department added a new special event titled February Freeze. The family-friendly outdoor winter festival features music, activities, entertainment and the city’s only fireworks display. The cost of entry is simply a non-perishable food donation to Harvest for Hunger. The inaugural event hosted over 500 attendees with a full pickup truck of donations. The department plans to innovate and grow the event annually with new surprises each year. Fall Fest Kickoff Concert: A new live concert was added to the Fall Fest weekend. Escape, the Journey tribute band, kicked off the festivities on Saturday night in front of a large crowd outside the Beachwood Community Center. Fitness Park: On June 29, Beachwood’s Fitness Park was revealed to the public. The exercise amenity features a sleek, modern fitness court with a supporting mobile app by the National Fitness Campaign in addition to body-weight style exercise machines. The equipment is ideal for all ages and easily modified for all fitness levels. The project stands out with a distinct public art wall with artwork titled “Five Seasons in Ohio” by local artist Eileen Dorsey. Playground Grant: The city received a $700,000 grant from the county for a future playground project. The planning phase is underway with the project anticipated for 2024.
The Fitness Park located in City Park East.
The 2022 Fall Festival. Photography by Discovery Photo. State of the City
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