La Plata County and the City of Durango are partnering to offer a recreational
scholarship program to needy senior citizens
effective April 1, 2005.
Eligible County residents aged 55 and over who have lived in La Plata County
at least 6 months will be able to receive scholarships.
- Participants will pay 50% of recreation program registration or facility
admission cost. The scholarship fund will cover the other 50%.
- Participants may utilize a maximum of $200 in scholarship funds per household.
- Applicants will be required to submit proof of residency and proof of participation
in either Medicaid or the food stamp program to be eligible for a recreation
scholarship.
- The City will provide scholarship funds for eligible applicants who reside
within the city limits of Durango.
- The County will provide scholarship funds for those who live outside the
city limits within La Plata County.
The program is administered by the City of Durango Parks and Recreation Department.
(The same application is used for both the Youth and Senior scholarship program.)
Scholarship applications may be obtained by:
- Calling 970-375-7321
- Visiting the Durango Community Recreation Center at 2700 Main Avenue, Durango
- On
the City's web site
People who live in the Bayfield, Ignacio and the surrounding areas can also benefit
from recreation scholarships that are offered to needy individuals at the SunUte
Recreation Center, 290 Mouache Circle, Ignacio. For additional information about
obtaining a three-month scholarship membership to the SunUte Recreation Center,
please call 970-563-0214.
The program is modeled on the existing youth recreation scholarship program,
another collaborative effort of La Plata County and the City of Durango, which
provides opportunities for children of low-income households in La Plata County
to participate in city recreation programs and the facilities at a reduced
cost.