"When I saw that the Downtown Akron Partnership was creating a kickball league, I was so excited to get my friends together and play,” said Dana Lobalzo- Saporito, team captain of the One Kick Wonders. “I love playing outdoors and being Downtown; what a unique opportunity this will be to enjoy both together."
Participants in the Downtown Akron Kickball League represent employers such as FirstMerit, SummaCare, First Energy, the
If the Downtown Kickball League is successful, there are plans to expand the program next summer.
About GO: Get Out of the Office
The GO program was designed to encourage Downtown employees to get out of the office, get to know Downtown and get active. Go activities include a full schedule of events hosted by your neighbors – Downtown businesses and organizations and includes activities ranging from walking tours and fitness days, to outdoor recreation, book clubs, behind-the-scenes tours and more. Click here for more information.
About Downtown
The mission of Downtown Akron Partnership (DAP) is to promote and build a vibrant and valuable downtown. DAP is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing people, activity, business and a thriving civic life to the heart of Akron. Through strategic marketing, clean and safe programs and management of downtown's resources, DAP works to promote Downtown as a gathering place in the center of our community.
DAP’s members include property owners, business leaders and government officials who want to improve the image of downtown as a safe, convenient location for businesses, working professionals and families. DAP is governed by a Board of Trustees as diverse as the interests of our city.
