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“Get Your Play On” for July Is Parks and Recreation Month Page 6 WESTERVILLE COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE SUMMER 2017 WWW.WESTERVILLE.ORG “Get Your Play On” for July is Parks and Recreation Month Page 6 IN THIS ISSUE Summer Safety Page 8 Uptown Westerville Events Page 10 PROGRAM REGISTRATION DATES May Prime Time S M T W R F S Registration dates 1 2 3 4 5 6 See page 69 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 19 20 parks & recreation 14 15 16 17 18 Registration 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 information 28 29 30 31 See page 90 PB WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org 1 CITY OF WESTERVILLE AWARD WINNING COMMUNITY COMMUNITY AWARDS COMMUNITY “Healthiest Employer” - City of Westerville - HealthiestEmployers.com 2014 “America’s Happiest City” (#7) - City of Westerville - Movoto Real Estate 2014 “#1 Suburb in America” – City of Westerville - Movoto Real Estate 2013 “Best Public Art” - Westerville Sculpture Project - Best of the ’Bus 2013 Healthy Ohioans Healthy Community Platinum Award 2012-2014 Gold Award 2006-2011 – City of Westerville - Ohio Department of Health “America’s Friendliest Towns” (#5) - City of Westerville - Forbes Magazine – 2012 “Bicycle Friendly Community” - City of Westerville - League of American Bicyclists 2012 “Tree City USA Community” – City of Westerville – Arbor Day Foundation 1976-2016 “Best Places to Live in America”- City of Westerville - Money Magazine 2007, 2009 “Sportstown Ohio”- City of Westerville - National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) / Sports Illustrated 2003 DEPARTMENT AWARDS WESTERVILLE Accredited Department - City of Westerville Urban Forestry - Society of Municipal Arbortists (SMA) 2015 CITY COUNCIL Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management National Gold Medal Award – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - National Recreation and BACK ROW: Mike Heyeck; John Bokros, Vice Mayor; Parks Association (NRPA) 2013, 2007, 2001, 1974 Tim Davey; Diane Fosselman. Accredited Department - Westerville Senior Center - National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) 2012 FRONT ROW: Craig Treneff, Chair; Kathy Cocuzzi, Ohio Partner Award – City of Westerville – The State Organization on Arts and Mayor; Larry Jenkins, Vice Chair. Disability (VSA) 2012 Accredited Department – Westerville Service Department - American Public Works Association 2010 Accredited Department – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) 2005-2020 Award of Excellence - Youth Sports – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2005 parks & recreation FACILITY AWARDS MISSION STATEMENT “Best Outdoor Municipal Pool” - Highlands Park Aquatic Center – Columbus The City of Westerville is dedicated to providing Parent - Best of Columbus and Family Faves 2010-2015 exemplary municipal services to our community Award of Excellence - Natural Resources and Conservation - and fostering prosperity while embracing our Highlands Park Wetlands - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2013 unique heritage and character. “Best Park for Dogs” - Westerville Bark Park - Best of the ’Bus 2013 “Best Recreation Center” - Westerville Community Center - Columbus Parent CITY VALUES Best of Columbus 2010-2014 Innovation Integrity and Trust Award of Excellence - Parks Development - First Responder’s Park - Ohio Stewardship Public Safety Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2012 Excellence Community Engagement Honor Award - Highlands Park Aquatic Center – Columbus American Institute of Accountability Employee Enrichment Architects (AIA) 2012 Award of Excellence - Parks Development - Highlands Park Aquatic Center - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2011 Award of Excellence - Park Development - Millstone Creek Park - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2010 “Best Outdoor Playground” - Millstone Creek Park – Columbus Parent - Best NOTES TO THE EDITOR of Columbus 2010, 2014 Westerville Community Recreation Guide Editor: Toni Schorling PROGRAMS & SERVICES AWARDS [email protected] Emerald Award - Community Excellence - Westerville Service Department Refuse and Recycling Containers - SWACO 2011 Sustainability Award - Greenways & Water Quality - Westerville Service Department - Central Ohio Rain Garden Initiative (CORGI), Center for Energy & Environment, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) 2011 Award of Excellence – “A City Within A Park” Blog - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2014 Award of Excellence – Health & Wellness Wednesdays - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2014 Award of Excellence – Historical and Cultural Arts - Mural on the Path - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2014 Award of Excellence – Historical and Cultural Arts - 2013 Year of the Arts - Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2013 Award of Excellence - Park Law Enforcement - Live Emergency Action Plan Training – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2012 Award of Excellence - Senior and Active Adult Program – Westerville Senior Center “Thanks for the Memories - A USO Tribute Show” - Ohio Parks and 2 WESTERVILLERecreation PARKS AssociationAND RECREATION (OPRA) 2011 DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org 3 COMMUNITY RECREATION GUIDE PRESCHOOL: 4 mos. to 5 or 6 yrs old YOUTH: 5 or 6 to 18 yrs old CLASSES ADULT: 16 yrs and older 350 N. Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43082-9105 www.westerville.org AQUATICS / SWIM LESSONS 27 WATER AEROBICS 28-31 SWIM LESSONS 32-37 NEWS CONTINUOUS LEARNING 38 NEWS AND NOTES ACCESS TO RECREATION 39 AROUND THE CITY 4-15 EDUCATIONAL ARTS 16-17 Preschool 40-41 Youth 40-42 OUTDOOR EVENTS Preschool 42 Youth 42-44 COMMUNITY EVENTS 18-26 Adult 44 CREATIVE ARTS 45 ARTS / CRAFTS INFO Preschool 46, 48-49 Youth 46-49 PARKS AND RECREATION Adult INFORMATION 48-49 HOURS / PRICING 87-89, 92-94 DANCE ONLINE REGISTRATION 90 Preschool 49 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 91 HIGHLANDS PARK AQUATIC CENTER 95 RENTAL INFORMATION 96-97 DRAMA Youth BIRTHDAY PARTIES 97 50 EVERAL BARN AND HOMESTEAD 98 SHELTER RENTAL 99 COOKING Preschool 50 INDEX 100-101 MAP 102-103 HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE 51 AEROBICS / GROUP FITNESS Youth 52 Adult 52-55 MIND / BODY / YOGA / PILATES Youth 55 Adult 55-57 SPORTS Preschool 58-59, 61 Youth 59-63 Adult 61-63, 67 CAMPS Youth 64-66 PRIME TIME 68 CONTINUING EDUCATION 70-73 Enjoying a day in the park at Everal Barn during Fun Friday’s. CREATIVE ARTS 73-74 See page 21 for a full list of events. HEALTHY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE 74-78 SOCIAL SCENE 78-86 Front Cover Photo: Having a blast at Highlands Park Aquatic Center. See page 20 for pass information and the Community Events section for great events happening all summer long. 2 WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org 3 4 WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org 5 Around the Get your social on. City Get your fit on. Get your play on. This July, discover the power of play and adventure. For children and adults, play is a vital part of our mental wellbeing, physical health and personal interactions. During Park and Recreation Month, the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) and the City of Westerville are challenging everyone to get their play on. Whether it’s summer camp, an adult sports league, exploring a trail, Zumba class, meeting friends on the playground, playing cards in the park, or discovering nature — parks and play go hand in hand. The City of Westerville offers a month full of fun from Jazz concerts to a bike rodeo, to exploring a wetland. The following gives you and your family something to do each day, but don’t limit your activities to this list. Get out and explore your City throughout the month. Get your play on. snap a photo and tag #acitywithinapark Your photos may be chosen for the City website, #playonJuly Community Recreation Guide or City social media. 6 WESTERVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • (614) 901-6500 • www.westerville.org July SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Jazz @ the Amp 6:30 p.m. Urban Jazz Coalition and Friends. Adria Shahid, Matt Seward, Vicki Thompson 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Super Soaker Seal Scavenger Hunt at a 4th of July Parade Family Concert Series Take a family bike ride Fun Friday’s Preschool Jazz @ the Amp Training Westerville Park 1 p.m. 6:30 p.m. on a Westerville path 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 7 p.m. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at HPAC Pickup your hunt card Uptown Westerville Alum Creek Park N Bike Rodeo at Huber Brian Simpson, Registration required at the Community Amphitheater Village Park Tia Harris Center. Complete the Matt Jergens (Juggler) Summer Concert Series card for fun and prizes! 4th of July Fireworks 6:30 p.m. Dusk Alum Creek Park N Amphitheater Westerville Symphony 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Summer Concert Series Scavenger Hunt at a Rock Hoppers Family Concert Series Scavenger Hunt at a Fun Friday’s Preschool Game of Pools Day 6:30 p.m. Westerville Park 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Westerville Park 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. 12-8 p.m. Let’s Build It Pickup your hunt card Highlands Wetlands Alum Creek Park N Pickup your hunt card HPAC Alum Creek Park N at Everal Barn Amphitheater at the Community Amphitheater at the Community Center. Complete the Jazz @ the Amp Brian Michael Smith Center. Complete the The Great Randini Westerville Parks & card for fun and prizes! (Magic) card for fun and prizes! Recreation Theater 6:30 p.m. Camp production NexLevel, Jeff Kashiwa City of Beauty and the Beast 6:30 p.m. Alum Creek Park N Amphitheater 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Westerflora Garden Tour Scavenger Hunt at a Take a family bike ride Wibit Wednesday Scavenger Hunt at a Touch a Truck Take a family bike ride 1-7 p.m. Westerville Park on a Westerville path 1-8 p.m. Westerville Park 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on a Westerville path Westerville Pickup your hunt card HPAC Pickup your hunt card Westerville Sports www.westerflora.com at the Community at the Community Complex Center. Complete the Family Concert Series Center. Complete the Summer Concert Series card for fun and prizes! 6:30 p.m.
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