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Where
Grows and Thrives
The story behind Glenwood Springs, Colorado's winning cover photo
By Cort Jones
C
ommunity can mean many things. Of course, it can be characterized
by a physical location - but when we consider the broader meaning of
community, there are many more qualities that come to mind. Several of
these traits - such as support, connection, relationships, opportunities
and belonging - are facilitated through local parks and recreation.
This July, in recognition of the Park
and Recreation Month theme, " Where
Community
and uplift all the ways
Grows, " we celebrate
parks and
recreation builds strong, vibrant and
resilient communities in which no one
is excluded and where everyone has the
opportunity to thrive; communities in
which participation is not dependent on
someone's real or perceived limitations;
communities that build joy, resilience,
compassion and empathy.
And celebrate we
will,
beginning
with the story of our annual Park and
Recreation Cover Contest winner, City
of Glenwood Springs (Colorado) Parks
and Recreation. The winning photo,
featured on this month's cover, pictures
Isaac Alonso - and his infectious smile
- who has been participating in Glenwood
Springs' therapeutic recreation
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program and developing his love for
climbing while building his confidence
and strength.
A Welcome Addition
Nestled in the Roaring Fork Valley,
among the picturesque mountains of
Western Colorado, the city of Glenwood
Springs is home to a one-of-akind
therapeutic
recreation
program
that is making a big impact on the lives
of its community members.
The program is designed to provide
individuals with disabilities opportunities
to participate in recreational activities,
such as adaptive climbing, therapeutic
gardening, fitness classes, art
classes, swim lessons, whitewater rafting,
playing in the park and more.
At the center of the program is Helaine
" Laine " Fabijanic, a Certified
| PARK S ANDRECRE AT ION . OR G
PHOTO COURTESY OF JOE VAN WYK, CITY OF GLENWOOD SPRINGS PARKS AND RECREATION

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