PRESS RELEASES - APRIL 2009

April 6, 2009

New Program Promotes Participation in City Parks and Libraries
Residents Find Fun, Adventure and Value in Their Own Neighborhoods

The City of Arlington announces a new program that encourages residents to get out and be active. The Passport Arlington program offers opportunities to explore Arlington’s parks and libraries, while winning discounts and prizes along the way.

With the Arlington Passport, participants can explore fun at the city’s more than 4,000 acres of park land, golf courses, recreation centers, swimming pools, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, sport fields, nature trails and a world-class tennis center, according to Gary Packan, the city’s assistant director of Parks and Recreation Department.

Participants can also re-discover the value and convenience of neighborhood libraries, which offer a variety of educational opportunities, services and programs for children and adults.

“With Passport Arlington, we want to see more residents finding fun, adventure, value and convenience in their own neighborhoods,” Packan said.

“Passport Arlington rewards participants for getting out and being active,” he said.

With the passport, participants collect stamps by visiting city parks, libraries, walking trails and special events, while winning prizes and discounts along the way.

Getting an Arlington Passport is easy. Passports are $10 each and can be purchased at the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department Administrative Building on 717 W. Main Street, or by visiting any city recreation center or public library. To learn more about Passport Arlington and details, visit www.arlingtontx.gov/parks or call the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department at 817-459-5474.

Notice to News Media: Interviews about the Passport Arlington program can be obtained by contacting Gary Packan at 817-459-5496 or Gary.Packan@arlingtontx.gov.