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Street Soccer USA Cup at Union Square- This July , Street Soccer USA hosted its SF Cup tourney at Union Square . Street Soccer USA has partnered with Rec and Park for the past five years , empowering the city ’ s homeless youth and young adults and raising awareness of homeless issues
RECREATION by the NUMBERS
59,000 4,147 76,938
people registered classes & programs hours of programming
Camp Mather- The 92nd season of Camp Mather in the High Sierras included Inclusion Week , Senior Week and Teen Outdoor Experience , which exposes at-risk youth to new and positive experiences up at camp
Seasonal Family Events- Rec and Park is proud to host four seasonal events throughout the year , including our Spring Eggstravaganza , Summer Play Day , Scaregrove at Sigmund Stern Grove and our annual Holiday Tree Lighting at McLaren Lodge in Golden Gate Park
475 7,004 $ 1M summer camps scholarships provided in scholarship funds
Did you know ?
People exercise more if they have access to parks and other safe outdoor spaces .
Physical activity can reduce or prevent serious health problems .
PARKS SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
People with access to parks are more likely to exercise . Exercise reduces anxiety and depression and can help alleviate symptoms of a variety of mental health conditions , including dementia and Alzheimer ’ s .
PARKS HELP REDUCE THE COST OF HEALTHCARE
Maintaining a healthy weight saves $ 1,500 per person in healthcare costs a year .
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