I am writing to express my support for the Menlo Park Gymnastics program. The city should NOT cut these services. I have lived in the Peninsula for almost 40 years. I am a currently a resident of Redwood City, but I have been sending my three children to the Menlo Park Gymnastics program for 7 years. I have also used the facility to host a birthday party for my child. The facility is an amazing resource for the community to meet while providing children a fun and enriching program. I was first introduced to the program by a friend of mine who lives in Menlo Park as we took Kindergym together so that our children could have an indoor place to explore. We ended up meeting other parents in Menlo Park and other cities and have built friendships--thanks to the Menlo Park gym. There are not many options in Menlo Park for indoor gymnasiums to support children development. You have made some recent investments in outdoor parks, but the lack of activities to support a community where there are MANY young families needs to be considered. By cutting the MP gym services, you are sending a clear message to the many young families that live in Menlo Park. Lastly, I wanted to say thank you to Karen who is an amazing leader of the program. She has developed the program and weathered some tough times, yet she continues to be a strong organizer with a friendly face for all participants. You have a true gem here and you should appreciate that. Thank you for your time and consideration. Keri Received on Mon May 18 2020 - 10:46:56 PDT
