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4. Sports for all
A city for people
Green Deal goals in social affairs.
The aim of Reykjavík City is to encourage most residents to participate regularly in sports, physical exercise, or other physical activities.
- Sports, exercise, and movement are for everyone at all stages of life, regardless of performance-oriented approach
- All children and adolescents have the opportunity to develop and grow in a diverse and accessible sports environment, regardless of origin, gender, gender identity, religion, class, disability, physique, behavior, or other statuses
- Affordable and suitable facilities for sports and movement are available based on inclusive design, accommodating all genders
- Reykjavík has an organized framework, good collaboration, and support for the robust and professional activities of sports clubs
- City has outstanding competitive and athletic people giving motivation to future generations for sports participation
Actions under the goal
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Action name |
Status | Completion | Updated | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In progress | 2026 | January 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport | |
| Recreation website Frístund.is | In progress | 2024 | January 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Renewal of the indoor pool at Sundhöll | In progress | 2024 | January 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Dalslaug is in full operation and a new slide is under construction | In progress | 2024 | January 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Development of Ski Resorts | In progress | 2027 | January 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Development at the Reykjavík Family Park & Zoo | In progress | 2025 | January 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Information and promotional activities of the Department of Sports & Leisure | In progress | 2023 | January 2023 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Free swimming for primary school children and younger | Completed | 2022 | July 2022 | Department of Culture & Sport |
| Recreation Card increase | Completed | 2022 | July 2022 | Department of Culture & Sport |
Societal objective
- 1. For all of us Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True Children and youth let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts become an integral part of city life Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 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.