The document provides an annual report for 2008 from the City of Holland Department of Leisure and Cultural Services. It summarizes the department's overall objective to provide safe, functional, and beautiful facilities for leisure activities and continue developing such facilities. It then provides statistics on the department's budget, attendance at various events, community demographics, parkland and facilities managed, and funding sources for improvements to Kollen Park.

1. The overall objective is to
provide safe, functional and
beautiful facilities for the
pursuit of leisure time
activities, and to continue
the development of such
facilities for the
presentation of the natural
beauty of the City and the
enjoyment of all age groups. City of Holland
Department of
Leisure and
Cultural Services
Annual Report
2008

2. PARKS AND CEMETERY RECREATION DIVISION DEGRAAF NATURE CENTER
MUNICIPAL STADIUM WINDMILL ISLAND GARDENS FARMER’S MARKET
BOUWS POOL CIVIC CENTER
Agency 2008 Budget Windmill Island
Total: $6,947,554 • Increased the number of weddings/events held
in the Pavilion
Recreation Division
• Attendance at Party in the Park topped 7000!
• Collaboration with the Ottawa County Health
Department resulted in a $20,000 grant that
funded our Community Garden, providing
opportunities for innercity youth to learn about
healthy eating.
• Added the Tulip City Tiny Triathlon
DeGraaf Nature Center
• Further developed programs at Van Raalte Farm
and expanded summer youth programs
8th Street Marketplace/Civic Center
• Increased attendance at weekly Chef Series,
Master Gardener Series and Children’s Programs.
Community Demographics* LCS Facts and Figures
City of Holland Population: 32,030 Total Full Time Employees: 16
Population by Age: Total Parkland Acreage: 426 Acres
0-17: 23% Total Parks: 24
18-64: 63% Total Recreation Facilities: 12
65+ Years: 14%
Median Age: 31 Years
Median Household income: $44,620 *According to the US Census Bureau,
Square Miles: 17.1 Miles 2005-2007 American Community Survey
3 Year Estimates
Funding Sources for Kollen Park Improvements
Phase III and IV
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
H J Heinz (Wood Boatwerks Restaurant
Material), $6,000 Parking Lot, VAN BRAGT PARK
$67,500 Coastal Zone The northern entrance to the city has been
H J Heinz Foundation, Management Fund,
$50,000 $34,000 improved to include pedestrian walkways, new trees
City of Holland - City and landscaping, pleasantly inviting people to the city.
Property Acquistion Fund Michigan Trust Fund,
, $278,600 $500 000
$500,000
KOLLEN PARK
We are so proud of the Kollen Park project!
Downtown Holland is now connected to the beautiful
Lake Macatawa waterfront via the walkways from
City of Holland - Capital
Window on the Waterfront all the way to the Heinz
Improvement Fund, Waterfront Walkway. Citizens can walk over 4 miles
$939,625 safely while having to cross only 2 streets! A new boat
launch, day slips and fishing spots are also some of the
Michigan Fisheries Trust, improvements made at Kollen Park.
$350,000
Total Cost for Improvements $2,225,725
Annual Report 2008 www.cityofholland.com Department of Leisure and Cultural Services