Valley Aquatic Center, the result of a joint-use agreement between Yuma Parks and Recreation and Yuma Union High School District, was named “Outstanding Facility of the Year” by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association. YUHSD Superintendent Toni Badone commented,”The Valley Aquatic Center is a beautiful example of how collaboration between different agencies can benefit a community.” Since its opening in July of 2009, the facility has provided the opportunity for over 70,000 individuals to engage in phsyical activity.

Action for Healthy Kids developed Game On!, an online guide for elementary school staff, students, and families that provides useful information and resources for building succesful wellness programs.  Included in the online tool is an information section on using joint use to overcome the challenge of increasing physical activity.

In a recent article in Courier Journal Susan G. Zepeda, President and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, describes how  Kentucky businesses and local government are finding innovative ways to “make the healthy choice the easy choice.” She details joint use, among other strategies,  as an effective way to create safe places for children to play and exercise.

In February 2011 a new Alameda Boys and Girls Club is sleighted to open. The club will operate under a formal joint use aggreement between the Alameda Unified School District, the City of Alameda’s Recreation and Park Department, and the Alameda Boys and Girls Club. You can view their joint use aggreement and a video about the construction of the building which highlights the importance of joint use by clicking on the link above.