POLICY & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

City Resident Policy
The Kennewick City Council recognizes that the purpose of the Recreation & Community Services Department is to provide for the recreational needs of Kennewick's residents. People who live or own property within Kennewick's City limits support, through their City taxes, the City's recreation and senior services. Therefore, the City offers City residents discounted fees. People from outside the City limits are welcomed and encouraged to enjoy the activities and services the City of Kennewick provides. We are confident that our wide variety of activities and affordable fees will continue to appeal to all interests.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
The City of Kennewick does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability in the provision of services, in programs or activities or employment opportunities and benefits. The City of Kennewick does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the programs and activities which it operates, pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L 101-336. This policy extends to the employment by and admission to and participation in the programs, services and activities of the City of Kennewick.

Requests for reasonable accommodations should be filed with the Recreation & Community Services office two weeks prior to the beginning of the program. For more information, please contact (509) 585-4293.

Youth Scholarships
Youth scholarships are available on a limited basis for those who meet residency and income requirements. It's easy to apply, just pick up a scholarship form at the Recreation & Community Services office, 304 1/2 W. 6th Ave.    To enable as many participants as possible in our scholarship program, we have initiated a co-payment for programs/activities in 2007.  The process takes approximately two weeks, so please start early.

Refund Policy
Refunds are given for programs cancelled by Recreation and Senior Services, or anyone requesting a refund prior to the program beginning. All other refunds will be subject to an administration fee and will be prorated from the date the refund was requested unless otherwise noted. Refund checks will be issued through our Finance Department if reqistered by check or cash and mailed within 7-10 working days. If payment was made by credit card refunds will be issued to your credit card account.

Weather Cancellations
Listen to 610 KONA-AM for reports on delays, cancellations, or closures of Recreation and Senior Services programs. If the Kennewick Schools are closed for inclemate weather, Recreation programs will also be cancelled. If it is a late start, programs will stay as scheduled. The Recreation Call-in number for weather related information is (509) 585-4406.

Cancellations
In the unlikely event your progam is cancelled, we will notify you by phone. You may transfer to another program, receive a credit, or receive a full refund within two weeks of the cancellation.

Class Size
Class sizes are limited. Registration will be on a first come, first served basis.

Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact Recreation & Community Services at (509) 585-4293 or Senior Services at (509) 585-4303.