HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9199Resolution No. 9199
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Recognizing
September 24, 2011 as Worldwide Day of Play in the City of
Palo Alto Encouraging Kids to Get Up, Get Out, and Go Play
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Palo Alto join the President's Council on
Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, the National Park Foundation, Nickelodeon, .and the Boys & Girls
Clubs of America in celebrating Worldwide Day of Play, and in ensuring that today's generation
of kids becomes one of the healthiest; and
WHEREAS, the Worldwide Day of Play is designed to get kids more physically
active and to encourage positive, healthy, and playful lifestyles across the globe and is a fun
event to empower our youth; and
WHEREAS, the rate of childhood obesity continue to rise at alarming rates; and
WHEREAS, today's children and adults don't get as much physical activity as
they should; and
WHEREAS, nutritious diets and physical activity are an important component to
living a healthy lifestyle and reducing diseases; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto would like to promote fun and healthy
activities to support this special educational event, including swimming at Rinconada Park Pool
and canoeing at Foothill Park on September 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Palo Alto is committed to working to support kids in becoming the
healthiest generation.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby
RESOLVE as follows:
SECTION 1. The Council hereby proclaims September 24, 2011 as Worldwide
Day of Play in Palo Alto.
SECTION 2. The Council hereby recognizes all those associated with making
this endeavor a reality, and wishes them all the very best in the future.
SECTION 3. To further support this event, the City will agree to waive the
municipal fees for one day use of canoes at Foothills Park, and for one day recreational swim
admission at Rinconada Pool on September 24,2011.
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Community Services Department Municipal Fees Associated with Palo Alto's
"Day of Play", Saturday, September 24, 2011
Rinconada Pool
www.cityofpaloalto.org/aquatics
Admission
Senior (60 & Over)
Adult (18-59)
Youth (3-17)
Infants (0-2)
Daily Drop In Rate
$3.00
$5.00
$4.00
FREE
Foothills Park
www.cityofpaloalto.org/depts/csdlparks_and_open_space
Fishing (License required)
Canoe Rental
Palo Alto Municipal Golf Course
www.paloaitogolfcourse.com
Green Fees
Daily Fee
Student (18-21)
Junior (17 & under)
NCGAJr. Fee
Twilight
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/fishdescrip.html
$15
Weekend Rates
Resident Rate: $46-$511 Non-Resident Rate: $48-$53
$29-$32
$18-$22
$10
$33-$37