2016 Excellence in Youth Sports Award Winner: Detroit Parks and Recreation Department

The Detroit Parks and Recreation Department is one of this year’s recipients of the prestigious Excellence in Youth Sports Award.
The Detroit Parks and Recreation Department is one of this year’s recipients of the prestigious Excellence in Youth Sports Award.

The Detroit Parks and Recreation Department staff delivers on its “We Make It Happen” slogan every single day—and the 300,000 youngsters that annually participate in its programs are clearly reaping the benefits.

“Since ‘We Make It Happen’ every day, we are flexible and are ready for change and adjustment,” says Tracey Lawrence-Thomas, the reservation and events coordinator for the Detroit Parks and Recreation Department Northwest Activities Center, and a certified youth sports administrator (CYSA). “That is really the key, being open to change and ready to adjust at any given moment. We also believe in making sure staff is trained to promote positive, supportive practices for our communities.  When we are unable to do some things, we look to our partners to help us ‘Make It Happen!’ We want all citizens of our City to have somewhere to go where they can focus on active lifestyles with no serious competition and no stress - just plain fun!”

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