NEWS RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH, LOUISIANA
September 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JEFFERSON PARISH HOSTS COMMUNITY MEETINGS AT PLAYGROUNDS TO DISCUSS JPRD "RECREATION REIMAGINED" PLAN
JEFFERSON, LA – Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng will join Jefferson Parish Parks & Recreation (JPRD) Director Mario Bazile for community meetings at Lemon Playground, Avondale Playground, Bright Playground, Delta Playground, Bridge City Playground and Rosethorne Playground in October to discuss future plans and gather public input related to JPRD’s vision to better serve the residents of Jefferson Parish.
Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Lemon Playground
1307 Causeway Blvd. Jefferson, LA 70121
Monday, October 10, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Avondale Playground
709 S. Jamie Blvd. Avondale, LA 70094
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Rosethorn Playground*
865 Jean Lafitte Blvd., Lafitte 70067
*Meeting to take place at pavilion across the street
Monday, October 24, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Bright Playground
3401 Cleary Ave., Metairie, 70002
Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Bridge City Playground
400 Eleventh St., Bridge City, 70094
Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 6 p.m. (***PLEASE NOTE: THIS MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FROM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022***)
Delta Playground
8301 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 70003
WHY: “Recreation Reimagined” is JPRD’s vision to revitalize playgrounds and youth sports in Jefferson Parish. JPRD is not closing any playgrounds or facilities. There are plans to enhance existing playgrounds to better serve JPRD participants and offer even more high-quality programs and opportunities for the youth of Jefferson Parish. The proposed “Recreation Reimagined” plan includes upgrades to various playgrounds on both the East and West Bank of Jefferson Parish, which will be designed to give all kids the opportunity to play at the best facilities with the greatest number of resources. Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng and JPRD Director Mario Bazile will provide additional information and be available to answer questions and gather input at these community meetings.
For more information about the Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation Department (JPRD), visit www.JPRD.com. For more information about Jefferson Parish, visit www.JeffParish.net. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@JeffParishGov) or by texting JPALERT or JPNOTICIAS to 888-777.
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