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Information and promotional activities of the Department of Sports & Leisure
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Construction of a new seal pool and service facilities at the Reykjavik Family Park & Zoo. The development has a focus on enhancing animal welfare and improving educational facilities.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the first half of 2023
Status: In progress
Status report on January 1, 2023
Information screens have been installed in the swimming pools, and efforts are being made to complete the standardization of safety markings in all swimming pools in the coming months.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description |
| January 2022 |
The Social Media Policy of the Department of Sports & Leisure was finalized. Content for social media was created, announcements coordinated, feedback was gathered on the experience of participation, surveys were sent out to obtain opinions on compulsory classes, among other things. |
The actions of the Green Deal are linked to Reykjavík City's policies, which include:
Related actions
|
Action name |
Completion | Departments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Department of Culture & Sport | |
| Recreation website Frístund.is | 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Renewal of the indoor pool at Sundhöll | 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Dalslaug is in full operation and a new slide is under construction | 2024 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Development of Ski Resorts | 2027 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Development at the Reykjavik Family Park & Zoo | 2025 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Information and promotional activities of the Department of Sports & Leisure | 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Free swimming for primary school children and younger | 2022 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Recreation Card increase | 2022 | Department of Culture & Sport |
A City for People
- 1. For all of us Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 3. Culture and arts become an integral part of city life Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 4. Sports for all Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved dialogue with residents Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.