The need for community space where kids and adults can be active, connect with others, and enjoy the outdoors is more important than ever. Expanding and enhancing the community track is a valuable addition to the Glendale community, offering physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages and abilities.

Purposeful outcomes of expanding and enhancing the community track on the Glendale-Mountain View Campus:

• Foster meaningful connections between youth participants and program staff.
• Create an enviornment where staff can set clear expectations and positively manage behavior.
• Provide structured and intentional learning activities to help students build specific skills.
• Offer a safe, accessible place to exercise with a lower risk of injury, thanks to professionally designed spaces.
• Increased participation in after-school enrichment programs.
• More students participating in middle and high school track and field sports.