As an intern for the City of Andrews, my duties were as follows:
Study the possibility of developing the Wetland Park into an outdoor fitness park. The study should include the following:
• The goal or purpose of adult playgrounds and activity parks.
• The interest level for an adult playground in Andrews.
• The basic characteristics of a great adult playground.
• Success stories / best practices from other cities with adult playgrounds.
• Challenges with creating and maintaining an adult playground. Suggestions for overcoming those challenges.
• Suggestions for enhancing and better utilizing existing amenities (Frisbee golf, paths, etc)
• Multiple suggestions for adding to the current amenities with estimated cost, life, and ongoing maintenance costs.
• Suggestions for marketing the improved park.
• Possible Corporate support for project.
• Several designs / layouts of a new adult playground.
• Professional study/recommendation capable of being presented to the City Council at a later date.
This project involved a considerable amount of research and communication with City leaders. I was able to network with people in different departments and cities as well as companies from all around Texas. Through this paid internship I was able to learn the inner workings of local government. I witnessed all the planning, leaders, staff, and community support it takes to make projects happen. The work environment is a professional one but you are surrounded by friendly people ready to help in any way they can.
Networking has been a big part of this internship because of constant communication with leaders in the community, organizations, and leaders from various cities. Through the completion of the project I was able to improve my organizational skills as well as my communication skills. The most important thing I gained was understanding local government and all of the planning that goes into providing its citizens with a high quality of life;whether it be through parks,development, or utilities, they all play a crucial role.
Study the possibility of developing the Wetland Park into an outdoor fitness park. The study should include the following:
• The goal or purpose of adult playgrounds and activity parks.
• The interest level for an adult playground in Andrews.
• The basic characteristics of a great adult playground.
• Success stories / best practices from other cities with adult playgrounds.
• Challenges with creating and maintaining an adult playground. Suggestions for overcoming those challenges.
• Suggestions for enhancing and better utilizing existing amenities (Frisbee golf, paths, etc)
• Multiple suggestions for adding to the current amenities with estimated cost, life, and ongoing maintenance costs.
• Suggestions for marketing the improved park.
• Possible Corporate support for project.
• Several designs / layouts of a new adult playground.
• Professional study/recommendation capable of being presented to the City Council at a later date.
This project involved a considerable amount of research and communication with City leaders. I was able to network with people in different departments and cities as well as companies from all around Texas. Through this paid internship I was able to learn the inner workings of local government. I witnessed all the planning, leaders, staff, and community support it takes to make projects happen. The work environment is a professional one but you are surrounded by friendly people ready to help in any way they can.
Networking has been a big part of this internship because of constant communication with leaders in the community, organizations, and leaders from various cities. Through the completion of the project I was able to improve my organizational skills as well as my communication skills. The most important thing I gained was understanding local government and all of the planning that goes into providing its citizens with a high quality of life;whether it be through parks,development, or utilities, they all play a crucial role.