Part of the "DESTINATION: GOOD LIFE" initiative
Establish Downtown Albany as a recreation destination by building on existing assets along the riverfront and Downtown area. The recommendation includes health and wellness events, yoga on the riverfront, Fridays on the Flint, floating the Flint, outdoor fitness facilities, competitive events, Taste of Albany, relocation and expansion of the skate park, BMX course development, outdoor basketball courts, pedestrian bridge connection between Albany State University and Downtown Albany, splash pad activation, Civic Center event programming, kayaking/canoeing, Flint River Hammock, and Veterans State Park Amphitheatre programming.
Tracks the amount of regularly scheduled health, wellness, sporting, and event programming hosted Downtown.
Tracks creation or improvement of recreation facilities, including outdoor fitness center, hammock park, skate park, basketball courts, race track, BMX course, and pedestrian bridge.
Tracks whether recreation events and competitive sports draw more people Downtown and increase Albany’s visibility as a recreation destination.
Tracks whether Downtown Albany’s riverfront and public spaces become more active through recreation programming, outdoor fitness, yoga, river activities, and events.
Tracks whether a pedestrian bridge improves walkable connection between Albany State University and Downtown Albany.
Tracks community participation in health and wellness events such as yoga, outdoor fitness, and wellness-focused programming.
Tracks whether increased recreation activity helps local businesses by bringing more people Downtown and encouraging businesses to follow.
Tracks whether existing businesses benefit from increased Downtown recreation activity and whether business longevity improves.
Outdoor Fitness Center: $20,000; Hammock Park: $5,000; Relocate Skate Park: $100,000; Events: $10,000; Basketball Courts: $250,000; Race Track: $200,000; Pedestrian Bridge: $1,000,000. Total: $1,585,000.