I looked at our trees and noticed the buds are getting ready to bloom. Spring is here! I just received the numbers for spring soccer from our recreation department. We have 645 kids signed up and ready to play. Our recreation department is young. It started in 2022 with just 472 players.
There are many wonderful aspects of our city and I believe that our recreation department is one of those things that makes us special. In the fall 2023 Parks, Trails, and Recreation Survey, residents overwhelmingly agreed that having recreational programs is important for our city. Because of input received from you, we are working to increase the recreational programs offered.
I am excited to announce our growing recreational options. This year we are offering teeball (Pre-K - 2nd grade), spring and fall pickleball leagues and tournaments, flag football (1st-7th grade) and our annual Badlands 5K/10K run along with our spring and fall soccer! Thank you to Skylar Killian, our recreation coordinator. I am grateful for all his hard work coordinating logistics for each activity. Our Parks Department also works hard to make sure our parks and courts are play ready.
It takes all of us working together to make these sports a reality. Each time we have teams face off against each other, referees, coaches, site supervisors, and more are needed. Check out the opportunities on the website at www.bluffdale.gov/Recreation. And if your water bottle needs a Bluffdale sticker, come find me!
