Program Description

The Recreation Revolving Fund supports the activities that take place at Brookline’s indoor and outdoor facilities including Soule Center, Soule Gym, Kirrane Skating Rink, Environmental Education Center, Kirrane Aquatic Center, Eliot Center, Tappan Facility, and the many outdoor facilities and leagues.  Activities are offered to community members of all age groups and include both passive and active opportunities instruction, leagues, lessons and enrichment programs.  Fees and charges that support these activities are determined according to the Cost Recovery Model. Provisions for financial assistance, as required are addressed on case-by-case basis with through Brookline Recreation’s Scholarship Program.

Under Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Town is authorized to establish revolving funds.  This specific revolving fund enables the Recreation Department to operate numerous programs on a self-supporting basis.  All revenue derived from revolving fund programs is used to offset all expenses, including salaries and benefits of employees for these same programs.

FY23 Objectives

1. Continue effort to focus on quality of core programs (childhood out of school time programs, camp, athletics, and vacation programs)
2. Continue to support the Ice Rink Feasibility Study and related work at the Larz Anderson Ice Rink
3. Market and fill new program initiatives

FY22 Accomplishments

1. We addressed core programs quality enhancements with new training, new supplies, and better location selection for services
2. Added more program variety such as: Ultimate Frisbee, Esports, Chess Wizards, and expanded successful Archery Program
3. Brookline High School Basketball coaches and players assist with the K-2 Basketball clinic and Rec teams play scrimmaegs during High School basketball games, deepening our keystone partnership with the Public Schools of Brookline
4. Additional programs for residents at Tappan Gym on Sundays