Near West Recreation Funding

At a glance

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What: Order 748, 2026 authorizes $100,000 in general fund money for Ohio City Inc.'s Near West Recreation youth and family programs, which served over 1,500 youth.
Where it stands: approved in committee October 13, 2026.

2026-10-19 - Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee - Re-heard in the Finance committee. Members asked whether the city has analyzed recreation gaps across neighborhoods and cited northeast side areas left without programs after a school closure; staff pointed to the 2023 needs assessment. Approved.
2026-10-13 - Workforce, Education, Training and Youth Development Committee - Parks staff and the program lead described the program, which serves eight Near West Side neighborhoods; members praised it and asked about family yoga participation. Approved.