The last Ottawa Playgrounds and Recreation Board meeting with Director Mark Astle happened last night. Today, he turned his keys and equipment over to Dave Marvin. Astle, the Recreation Director since 2000, says it’s the right time to retire from the part time job. It’s kept him busy for many springs.
Audio PlayerAstle says he’ll be the program’s biggest supporter. He developed the Ottawa City Rec slogan “Everybody plays”.