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A -14. Provide more active recreation programs and activities for <br />seniors and older adults, such as fitness classes, volunteer <br />opportunities and outdoor activities, to reflect changing <br />demographics and trends. <br />A -15. Continue partnering with senior service agencies to develop a <br />senior development strategy for the community. <br />A -16. Increase outreach to community groups and other <br />organizations that support seniors, such as assisted - living <br />facilities and faith groups. <br />Youth & Family <br />A -17. Continue to expand youth development opportunities, <br />especially opportunities lost due to cuts in education, non - <br />school programs, and teen programs. <br />A -18. Increase recreation services to teenagers (ages 14 -19) and <br />middle school youth (ages 11 -13). <br />A -19. Develop a comprehensive strategy for fostering youth <br />development during out -of- school times, such as mornings, <br />afternoons, and school vacations. This effort can build on the <br />current successful collaboration between LRCS and its <br />community partners. <br />A -20. Continue the asset development approach to program <br />delivery. <br />A -21. Partner with local school districts to provide community service <br />and mentoring opportunities for high school students. <br />Outdoor /Environmental Programs <br />A -22. Expand collaboration between LRCS and Parks and Open <br />Space (POS) to provide and expand outdoor and <br />environmental programs. <br />A -23. Explore partnerships to expand outdoor recreation activities <br />and programs that promote environmental awareness, <br />volunteerism, and stewardship, including options that are <br />affordable. <br />A -24. Develop walking programs and activities such as "First <br />Saturday Park Walks," naturalist hikes, or a kid's scavenger hunt <br />program to encourage movement and exercise, especially for <br />youth, and to increase awareness of Eugene's parks and <br />natural areas. <br />CHAPTER IV <br />The number of older <br />adults is increasing as <br />baby boomers age <br />City of Eugene PROS Comprehensive Plan 33 <br />