Title
Access Leisure Program Updates
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FileID
File ID: 2026-01562
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Contact
Contact: Katie Houser, Recreation Manager, (916) 808-6046, Khouser@cityofsacramento.org; Heather Kopf, Recreation General Supervisor, (916) 808-3997, Hkopf@cityofsacramento.org; Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Presentation
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail:
Access Leisure is a program area within YPCE which provides specialized recreation opportunities for youth, teens, and adults with disabilities as well as inclusive programming departmentwide. The combined team is comprised of a Recreation General Supervisor, two Program Coordinators, and 15 part-time Adaptive Recreation Leaders.
Background
YPCE's Access Leisure program has provided specialized and inclusive opportunities for all ages and abilities since the 1960s. Through goal-oriented and person-centered enrichment, a dedicated team provides quality recreation activities for community members with disabilities through accessible programs and inclusive services. Specialized programs include a variety of recreational and competitive sports, social and leisure activities, music, community outings, after-school programming, aquatics and sensory swim days, and day camp opportunities. Activities are offered throughout the city, including public community settings, the River Cats Independence Field (wheelchair accessible baseball/ softball field), YPCE Community Centers, YPCE pools, YPCE parks, the Hart Senior Center, and the Southside Clubhouse.
Participation
In FY26, Access Leisure hosted 179 social opportunities for youth ages 5-17 and 127 social and sport opportunities for adults ages 18+. A total of 3,496 individuals were served. Participation rates have continued to grow over the last three fiscal years (1,635 in FY24, 2,7...
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