PLAY CAPE!SUMMER 2019 PROGRAM GUIDE
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Find us on social media @capeparks Summer 2019 What's Inside Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Program Guide
3-4 STAFF & TOP 10 5-9 SPECIAL EVENTS 6 10-15 CLASSES & PROGRAMS
Youth Catch & Release 16-18 LEAGUES & TOURNAMENTS
19-21 FITNESS
22-25 AQUATICS 12
26-27 JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
28-29 CAPE GIRARDEAU SPORTSPLEX Camp Playmo!
30-31 COMMUNITY CENTERS
General Information General 32 SHAWNEE PARK SPORTS COMPLEX 29 33 BIRTHDAY PARTIES
34-38 PARKS, TRAILS & HISTORIC SITES Flag Football Camp
39-40 PARK PROJECTS
41-42 CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT 34
43-45 PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION
46-47 GENERAL INFORMATION Enjoy the Cape LaCroix Trail this summer! 2 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks From the Playground Your Parks & Recreation Leadership Team GAME ON! Is winter over yet? By the time you read this we will be well into spring, thank goodness, but what a wet winter it was! The weather caused us all kinds of challenges…whew, but that is over! So GAME ON!! It seems to me this phrase is used Julia Jones Scott Williams Penny Williams Brock Davis Kaed Horrell mostly as a “challenge” or a “throw down” for a Director of Parks Recreation Recreation Parks Division Assistant Recreation and Recreation Division Manager Division Manager Manager Division Manager sports competition, but actually, I use this phrase 573-339-6340 573-339-6728 573-339-6733 573-339-6737 573-339-6729 a lot when I want to challenge myself or our [email protected] [email protected] Parks and Recreation team during some project or assignment at work OR at PLAY!! This also happens to be the theme for this year’s July is Parks and Recreation Month this summer through the National Recreation and Park Association. How appropriate! Playing any type of game can Heather Davis Chris Eastridge Cody Hinkebein Tony Weatherby Tessa Bollinger be super fun whether it is a board game, cards, SportsPlex Supervisor Recreation Supervisor Golf Course Manager Recreation Specialist Recreation Specialist video games, sports and more! Games can also be 573-339-6731 573-339-6606 573-334-2031 573-339-6626 573-339-6736 played with tons of people, teams or just by your- self...how great is that? As we head into summer let’s put our “Game Face” on and plan on having some great times in our parks; whether it’s a ball game at Capaha Ballfield with our new Cape Catfish, a little league ball game with the family, or by signing up for our “Corporate Games” being Cindy Henry Christine Jaegers Cassie Dennis Adam Halter Robert Shanahan Staff held at the end of summer. Get engaged and have Recreation Specialist Fitness and Wellness Recreation Coordinator Recreation Coordinator Recreation Coordinator 573-339-6608 Specialist 573-339-6732 573-339-6788 573-335-4040 a fun-filled summer! Got Game?! We do! 573-339-6604
Recreationally Yours,
Julia Jones Jen Rose Stacey Welter Sharon Bergman Wendy Wilson Diane Boyer Recreation Coordinator Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrative 573-339-6737 Coordinator Assistant Assistant Secretary [email protected] 573-339-6730 573-339-6342 573-339-6341 573-339-6340 GOT
Lisa Seyer Barb Cagle Jerry Houchins Randy Lueder Jim Crites Administrative Administrative Parks Supervisor Golf Course Supervisor Cemetery Sexton Secretary Secretary 573-332-4905 573-335-0458 573-334-1917 GAME?! 573-339-6340 573-339-6340 WE Mike Halter Brandon Coleman Mark Hurley Playmo Facility Maintenance Facility Maintenance Sports Complex Facilitator of FUN! Coordinator Coordinator Maintenance DO! 573-332-4905 573-339-6343 Supervisor CALL OR EMAIL US! * Unless noted above, all staff members can be reached by email using their first initial and last [email protected]. Example: [email protected] For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 3 TOP WAYS TO ENJOY THE 10 OUTDOORS GET OUT ON THE TRAIL MOVIES IN THE PARK HAVE AN OUTDOOR PARTY Cape has many miles of beautiful walking What a unique way to enjoy a summer Do you have a summer birthday or and biking trails! Exercise and enjoy nature night! Movies will be shown every Friday family reunion coming up? Rent one at the same time! Find trail maps and night in July at Capaha Park. To see our of our park shelters for a fun, outdoor distances on page 34. summer movie line up, go to page 7. gathering! Shelters must be rented in 1 4 8person at the A. C. Brase Arena. Check out page GOLFING! YOGA ON THE RIVERFRONT 36 for a full list of shelters. We offer a cool fitness experience with There’s no better way to spend a our Riverfront Yoga class. Attend this warm summer day than carting around AT THE BALLPARK outdoor, instructor-led class just steps a golf course! See page 26 for more Many of you will be spending your 2 from the Mighty Mississippi! For class 5 information on golf. evenings at the ballpark. From youth information, see page 21. GARDEN WORKSHOP SERIES baseball, youth softball, adult softball Learn tips and tricks on how to better 9 and tournaments, we have a lot to offer! AT THE POOL OF COURSE! your outdoor garden with our FREE View upcoming tournaments on page 32. Summer and outdoor swimming go hand- Garden Workshop Series. Find our SUMMER CONCERT SERIES in-hand! Use Cape Splash Family Aquatic class list on page 14. 6 Enjoy outdoor concerts at Capaha Top 10 Center or Central Municpal Pool for your Park! The Cape Girardeau Municipal summer swimming needs. View all of our PLAYGROUNDS Band will be playing Wednesdays in 3aquatic programs starting on page 22. Put the screens away and play outside! Check out all of our parks and 10 June & July. For more information, 7 playgrounds on page 36. see page 6.
Bike to Work & School Day page 8. 4 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Parks & Rec Day at the Osage Centre
Events Calendar
June 22 Luau Party | Cape Splash MAY June 24 Learn to Swim Session II begins | Cape Splash & Central Pool May 3 Bike to Work & School Day | Osage Centre June 24 Session II Recreation Classes begin May 3 Riverfront Yoga begins | Riverfront Park June 25 Garden Series “Veggies to Table” | Shawnee Park Center May 3 Adult Home Run Derby | Shawnee Park Sports Complex June 26 Kids in the Kitchen begins | Shawnee Park Center May 4-5 Cinco de Mayo Tourn. | Shawnee Park Sports Complex June 28 Adult Only Swim Day | Cape Splash May 9 Monthly Dance “Diggin Country” | A. C. Brase Arena May 15 Girls Softball League begins | Arena Park Sports Complex JULY May 18 Spring Garage Sale | Osage Centre May 18-19 Southern Spring Shootout | Shawnee Park Sports Complex July 4 Great American 4th of July Fireworks | Arena Park May 21 Garden Series “Growing Perennials” | Shawnee Park Center July 4 Fourth at the Fort | Fort D May 21 Adult Sand Volleyball League Begins | Arena Courts July 5 Pop-Up Movie in the Park “Blindside” | Capaha Park May 22 Junior Golf Program Session I begins | Jaycee Golf Course July 10 Parks & Rec Day | Osage Centre May 23 S.T.A.R. Carnival Night | Osage Centre July 10 Junior Golf Program Session II begins | Jaycee Golf Course May 25 Cape Splash Opens for the Season July 11 Monthly Dance “Memories Nostalgic Tunes” | A. C. Brase Arena May 27 Memorial Day at Fort D | Fort D July 11 S.T.A.R. Ice Cream Social | Osage Centre May 28 Boys Summer Basketball League Begins | SportsPlex July 12 Pop-Up Movie in the Park “Space Jam” | Capaha Park May 29 National Senior Health & Fitness Day | Osage Centre July 13 Capaha Classic 5K & Children’s One Mile | Capaha Park May 29 Girls Fast Pitch League Begins | Shawnee Park Sports Complex July 14 Adult Indoor Soccer League begins | SportsPlex May 30 Girls Summer Basketball League Begins | SportsPlex July 15 Learn to Swim Session III begins | Cape Splash & CentralPool July 15 Camp PLAYMO Session I begins | Osage Centre July 18 Adult Beach Bash | Cape Splash JUNE July 19 Pop-Up Movie in the Park “Sandlot” | Capaha Park June 3 Central Pool Opens for the Summer Season July 22 Camp PLAYMO Session II begins | Osage Centre June 3 Learn to Swim Session I begins | Cape Splash & Central Pool July 22 Jr. Grizzlies Basketball begins | SportsPlex June 3 Little Tykes Time begins | Cape Splash July 26 Pop-Up Movie in the Park “Mighty Ducks” | Capaha Park June 3 River Walking begins | Cape Splash July 29 Camp PLAYMO Session III begins | Osage Centre June 3 Session I Recreation Classes begin June 3 Fast Pitch Softball Pitching Clinic begins | SportsPlex June 3 Jr. High Summer Volleyball League begins | SportsPlex AUGUST June 5 Global Running Day | Capaha Park Aug. 8 S.T.A.R. Swim Party | Cape Splash June 8 Youth Catch & Release | Capaha Park Aug. 10 Summer Garage Sale | Osage Centre June 13 S.T.A.R. Summer BBQ | Arena Park Aug. 12 Reduced Hours go into effect at Cape Splash June 14 Adult Only Swim Day | Cape Splash Aug. 12 Start Smart Soccer begins | Osage Park June 15 Summer Arts Festival | River Campus Aug. 12 Sand/Indoor Volleyball League begins | Arena Park Sand Courts June 17 Youth Flag Football Camp begins | SportsPlex Aug. 16 Preschool Playtime begins | Cape Splash June 20 World’s Largest Swim Lesson | Cape Splash Aug. 16 Adult Home Run Derby | Shawnee Park Sports Complex June 20 Adult Beach Bash | Cape Splash Aug. 17 Cary Flanagan Memorial Softball Tourn. | Shawnee Park Sports Complex June 21 International Yoga Day | Riverfront Park Aug. 17 7th Annual Nightfall Glowball Tourn. | Jaycee Golf Course REGISTER FOR CLASSES, LEAGUES & EVENTS ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/parks For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 5 Youth Catch & Release
Special Events
Spring Garage Sale FAMILY Catch this morning sale for great bargins! If you are interested in selling items, booth space is available for $20. A lottery drawing for booths will be held on April Friends of the Parks & Great Cape Clean Up 18 at the Osage Centre at 6:00 p.m. Contact the Osage Centre at 573.339.6342 Help clean up and beautify Cape! This event requires many volunteers to plant for more information. flower beds, mulch playgrounds, paint playground equipment and much more in various parks around Cape Girardeau. The event starts at Capaha Park shelter 3. DAY DATE TIME Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the clean up starts at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers Saturday 5/18/19 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. will be provided lunch and a free t-shirt (sizes not guaranteed and supplies are FEE LOCATION limited). Please contact 573.339.6340 with questions or to register. $1 admission Osage Centre DAY DATE TIME Saturday 4/27/19 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Summer Garage Sale FEE LOCATION Shop for any item imaginable for a $1 admission charge. Booth space is available Volunteers Needed! Various Parks! for $20. A booth space lottery drawing will be held at the Osage Centre on July 10 at 6:00 p.m. Contact the Osage Centre at 537.339.6342 for more information!
DAY DATE TIME Saturday 8/10/19 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. FEE LOCATION $1 admission Osage Centre YOUTH Youth Catch & Release Join us for a free day of fishing at Capaha Pond! Bring your own poles and bait, and the Jaycees will provide lunch. The first 50 kids receive an event t-shirt! Help us beautify our parks! Registration will begin at Capaha Park Shelter 1 at Municipal Band Summer Concert Series 8:00 a.m. Fishing will start at 8:30 a.m. Come ready Enjoy the sounds of the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band during the Summer for a fun morning of fishing! Concert Series! Concerts take place at the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre (Capaha Park DAY DATE TIME Band Shell) starting at 7:30 p.m. and are free of charge. Special holiday concerts Saturday 6/8/19 8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. will be held on Memorial Day at the Osage Centre at 10:30 a.m. (Tribute to our FEE LOCATION Veterans), and at the Great American 4th of July celebration at the Arena Park Grandstands (Patriotic Tributes). Free Capaha Park Shelter 1 June 5 July 10 June 12 July 17 June 19 July 24 June 26 July 31 DAY TIME REGISTER FOR CLASSES, Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. LEAGUES & EVENTS ONLINE AT: FEE LOCATION Free Capaha Park www.cityofcape.org/parks 6 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks JULY IS NATIONAL
PARKS & CAPAHA PARK SOCIAL HOUR & FOOD TRUCKS 8PM RECREATION MOVIES BEGIN 9PM The Arts Council of Southeast Missouri and Cape Girardeau MONTH! Parks & Recreation Department present FREE Pop-Up Movie Nights. Everyone is invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and find a place on the grass to enjoy the show. Movies GET YOUR will be shown at the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre in Capaha Park. Popular food trucks will serve up their signature dishes (for purchase). The Blind Side | July 5 Sponsored By:
CAPE GIRARDEAU Space Jam | July 12 PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION Special Events Sandlot | July 19 Mighty Ducks | July 26
2019 GREAT AMERICAN 4TH JULY FIREWORKS AT ARENA PARK ARENA PARK CAPE GIRARDEAU THURSDAY, JULY 4 CELEBRATE OUR NATION’S BIRTHDAY SPECTACULAR FIREWORKS SHOW AT 9:15PM & THE SOUTHEAST MISSOURIAN SPIRIT OF AMERICA AWARD
Grab a lawn chair or picnic blanket and join us Thursday, July 4 for the Great American 4th of July! At the fair grounds at Arena Park. F OR MORE INF ORMATION CALL 5 73. 3 3 9.6 340
PRE SENTE D BY: CITY OF CAPE GIRARDEAU · SOUTHEAST MISSOURIAN · RIVER RADIO CONTRIBUTOR S: SHIVELBINES AND RUSTMEDIA For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 7 Cary Flanagan Memorial Softball Tournament SPORTS The 15th Annual Cary Flanagan Memorial Softball Tournament is a Parks & Recreation Foundation tournament. Men’s and coed adult softball divisions are Bike to Work & School Day offered, as well a girls fast pitch division. Contact Join the fun and ride (or walk) to school or work! Meet at the Osage Centre for Kaed at [email protected] to register. free breakfast, biking tips and safety, t-shirts, raffle prizes, bike maintenance and fun before you ride to work and school. The event DAY DATE TIME begins at 6:15 a.m. and the ride starts at 6:45 a.m. Saturday 8/17/19 9:00 a.m. FEE LOCATION DAY DATE TIME $220 Per Team Shawnee Park Sports Complex Friday 5/3/19 6:15 a.m. FEE LOCATION Free Osage Centre RACES Global Running Day Steamboat Classic Triathlon This sprint triathlon consists of a 450 meter swim at Central Municipal Pool, This coast-to-coast celebration is designed for runners to globally declare a 15.5 mile bike, and 5 mile run throughout Cape Girardeau. Registration will their passion for running. Join the Parks & Recreation Foundation for a run/ begin at 7:00 a.m., and the race will begin at 9:00 a.m. Online registration walk 1-mile, 2-mile or 3-mile loop around Capaha Park. There will also be a is available at www.cityofcape.org/races until April 24, 2019. This is a USAT kids run around the Capaha Park Lagoon. Food and drinks will be available. sanctioned event. Participants that are non-USAT members are required to Registration begins at 5:15 p.m. and the run/walk pay a $15 USAT fee. For more information, contact Tony at tweatherby@ begins at 6:15 p.m. cityofcape.org or 573.339.6340. DAY DATE TIME DAY DATE TIME Wednesday 6/5/19 5:15 p.m. Sunday 4/28/19 9:00 a.m. FEE LOCATION FEE LOCATION Free Capaha Park Shelter 1 Early: $50 Individual / $60 Team Central Municipal Pool Late (April 25-28): $65 Individual / $75 Team
Capaha Classic 5K Special Events 32nd Annual Compete in the city’s longest running 5K! The race takes place in Capaha Park and also features a children’s one mile run. July 13, 2019 Registration: 6:45 a.m. Race: 8:00 a.m. Fee: $15 | $20 after July 11 Regiser online at www.cityofcape.org/races JUNE 15, 10 A.M.-5 P.M. FREE ADMISSION / PERFORMANCES / ART / MUSIC ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES / RIVERCAMPUS.ORG
REGISTER FOR CLASSES, LEAGUES & EVENTS ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/parks 8 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks AQUATICS Adult Beach Bash Are you in need of a summer trip to Cape Splash without the kids?! Relax in the lazy river, listen to live music, enjoy minimal lines for slides, play pool volleyball and indulge in free food. We’re offering two dates for some tropical fun! Purchase your event wristband ahead of time at the A. C. Brase Arena or Osage Centre, or the night of the event at Cape Splash. This event is for ages 18+.
DAY DATE TIME Thursdays 6/20/19 & 7/18/19 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Run and bike through beautiful Trail of Tears State Park! FEE LOCATION Coors Light Trail of Tears Triathlon $8 Per Person Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center This USAT sanctioned race is held at Trail of Tears State Park and consists of a 700 meter swim, 15 mile bike ride and a four mile run. Registration begins Luau Party at 6:45 a.m. and the race starts at 9:00 a.m. Online registration is available Aloha! We’re having a luau so wear your grass skirts and we’ll at www.cityofcape.org/races until September 1. Participants that are non- provide the lei! Lounge with us by our tropical paradise pool at USAT members are required to pay a $15 USAT fee. Lunch is provided for all Cape Splash, and come ready to limbo and hula hoop in your island participants. For more information, contact Tony at tweatherby@cityofcape. org or 573.339.6340. wear. Make sure to bring your swimsuit, sunscreen and shades. No advanced registration necessary! For boys & girls ages 8 & under. DAY DATE TIME DAY DATE TIME Saturday 9/7/19 Race Begins 9:00 a.m. Saturday 6/22/19 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Special Events FEE LOCATION FEE LOCATION Early: $50 Individual / $60 Team Trail of Tears State Park Late (Sept. 2-7): $65 Individual / $75 Team $7 Per Child Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center
Celebrate Summer Birthdays At Parks Rec Day Ice cream, prizes, crafts and games...this free event has tons of summer fun! Check out different vendors and activities, and help celebrate summer birthdays with Playmo’s 6th birthday celebration! July 10 | 11 - 3 p.m. | Osage Centre
REGISTER FOR CLASSES, LEAGUES & EVENTS ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/parks For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 9 We have instructional tennis programs!
Classes & Programs
Sports Of All Sorts YOUTH SPORTS CLASSES Ages 6-12 Sports of All Sorts is designed with the active child in mind. Many sports will Junior Golf Program be offered throughout this camp including wiffleball, dodgeball, sand volleyball, Ages 6-14 kickball, tennis, golf and more! We will go over the basic skills and rules of each The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department is now offering Junior Golf! In sport, and then play! The first session is focused on individual sports, and the this program, kids will learn how to play the game of golf. Instructions will cover second session is focused on team sports. how to hold a golf club, what each club is intended for, how to swing the golf club DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE and golf course etiquette. Participants receive a t-shirt! This class will feature two M W F Th. 6/3/19 - 6/6/19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 5/30/19 sessions...pick the one that works best for you! M W F Th. 6/17/19 - 6/20/19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 6/13/19 DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT Wednesdays 5/22/19 - 6/26/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 5/17/19 $30 Resident / $35 Non-Resident Arena Park Min: 10 / Max: 24 Wednesdays 7/10/19 - 8/14/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 7/5/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $50 Per Child Jaycee Golf Course Min: 8 / Max: 24 Pee-Wee Sports Ages 3-5 Children play a different sport each week; including, t-ball, soccer and basketball. We’ll go over the basic skills and rules of each sport and play a fun game at the end! This class will feature two sessions...pick the one that works best for you!
DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Mon. & Wed. 6/3/19 - 6/19/19 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 5/30/19 Mon. & Wed. 6/24/19 - 7/10/19 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 6/20/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $30 Resident / $35 Non-Resident Arena Park Shelter 5 Min: 10 / Max: 20 Do you have what it takes to be a cheerleader?! Find out at our cheer clinics! Intermediate Tennis Ages 8-12 This class will introduce proper grip, stance, swing, serve and ball placement, Kids Yoga as well as hitting with control for depth and power. Please bring your own racket Ages 7-12 and water bottle, and be ready to get your play on! This class will feature two In this class we help build the foundation for exercise and how to plant the sessions...pick the one that works best for you! seed for living a healthy lifestyle. Kids Yoga is great for children who may have trouble focusing, to those looking to create a fun journey being active! DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Mon. & Wed. 6/3/19 - 6/19/19 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. 5/30/19 DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Mon. & Wed. 6/24/19 - 7/10/19 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. 6/20/19 Mon. & Wed. 6/3/19 - 6/26/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 5/31/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $20 Resident / $25 Non-Resident Arena Tennis Courts Min: 4 / Max: 8 $35 Per Child Osage Centre Min: 10 / Max: 20
REGISTER FOR CLASSES, LEAGUES & EVENTS ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/parks 10 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Pee-Wee Adventure Ages 3-5 What is your favorite game? Ever heard of Red Light/Green Light, Going on a Bear Hunt or Capture the Flag? All these games and more will be played in this exciting class. This is a great way for your child to burn off excess energy! MARTIAL DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Tues. & Thurs. 6/4/19 - 6/20/19 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. 5/30/19 ARTS FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $15 Resident / $20 Non-Resident Osage Centre Min: 5 / Max: 10 Skills 1 - Ages 5-6 This class will be taught Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Pee-Wee Tumbling Women’s Self-Defense Ages 3-5 This class will be taught Mondays & Join us for some fun and basic tumbling. This class will consist of stretching, Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. somersaults, cartwheels, balancing, handstands and other basic tumbling. Work on the basics developing concentration, body awareness and hand-eye coordination. This class will feature two sessions...pick the one that works Daytime Hapkido - Ages 16+ best for you! This class will be taught Tuesdays & Thursdays from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Tues. & Thurs. 6/4/19 - 6/20/19 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 5/30/19 Hapkido - Ages 16+ Classes & Programs Tues. & Thurs. 6/25/19 - 7/11/19 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 6/20/19 This class will be taught Tuesdays & FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. $15 Resident / $20 Non-Resident Osage Centre Min: 8 / Max: 15 Martial Arts classes are taught by Lee H. Park - Hapkido located at 1131 N. Kingshighway Suite 2K. All classes begin Pee-Wee Playground the week of May 20. Ages 3-5 Campers will explore the world of nature, learn new games and crafts, listen to stories and sing songs under the watchful eyes of our enthusiastic staff! DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Mon. & Wed. 6/24/19 - 7/10/19 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. 6/20/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $15 Resident / $20 Non-Resident Arena Park Shelter 6 Min: 5 / Max: 10
Beginning Cheerleading Clinic Ages 5-8 This nutrition and cooking program encourages kids to Ready to learn what it takes to be a cheerleader? This clinic teaches the age eat healthy by providing them with hands on learning appropriate fundamentals of cheering; including, voice dictation, sideline cheer experiences that teach them how to prepare food. Kids techniques, proper hand and foot positioning and much more. Participants will will have the opportunity to harvest vegetables from learn several cheers and have lots of fun! the Shawnee Park Community Garden and use them to prepare meals. Topics such as basic DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE cooking skills, good nutrition, healthy food M T W Th. 7/8/19 - 7/11/19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 7/4/19 choices, food safety and physical activity are FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT included. Each class will have a different $30 Resident / $35 Non-Resident Osage Centre Min: 8 / Max: 20 recipe! Class taught by Ann Knight, Nutrition Program Associate/Family Nutrition Education Program with the University of Missouri, and Intermediate Cheerleading Clinic Vickie Seiler. Ages 9-13 Take your cheerleading game to the next level! This clinic teaches age Where: Shawnee Park Center appropriate fundamentals of cheering; including, voice dictation, sideline cheer Dates: Wednesdays 6/26-7/31 techniques, proper hand and foot positioning and much more. Participants will K-2nd: 12:30 - 2 p.m. learn several cheers and have a blast! 3rd-5th: 2 - 3:30 p.m. Max. Enrollment: 15 DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE M T W Th. 7/8/19 - 7/11/19 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 7/4/19 Sign up for one or all FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT classes! $30 Resident / $35 Non-Resident Osage Centre Min: 8 / Max: 20 For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 11 AGES 6-12 CAPE PARKS & REC CAMPCAMP PLAYMO!PLAYMO! 3 SESSIONS | CAMP BEGINS AT OSAGE Classes & Programs
JULY 15 - July 19 JULY 22 - July 26 JULY 29 - AUG. 2 FIELD TRIPS • SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS • GAMES • ART PROJECTS Looking for an all-day, fun camp with lots of variety?! Then • $75 for residents or $80 for non-residents per week sign up for Camp PLAYMO! This is a well-rounded camp • Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through designed for ages 6-12, and guarantees lots of fun and Friday. Childcare is provided from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. excitement! Snacks are provided, but each child must and 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. bring a sack lunch unless otherwise noted. • Participants must be pre-registered by the Thursday For more information, contact Cassie at before the camp session begins. [email protected] or 573.339.6732. • Minimum: 20 / Maximum: 50 per week SIGN UP ONLINE: WWW.CITYOFCAPE.ORG/YOUTHCLASSES 12 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Start Smart Soccer Pee-Wee Finger Painting Ages 3-5 Ages 3-5 Start Smart Soccer is a developmentally appropriate introductory soccer Come and use your fingers to create a masterpiece! We will be painting a program that prepares children for organized soccer in a fun, non-threatening variety of different objects such as fish, trees and birds! Please remember to environment. Age appropriate soccer equipment is used to teach kicking, bring an apron or wear play clothes. dribbling, trapping, throw-ins and agility. Each child will receive a t-shirt. This DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE class will feature two sessions...pick the one that works best for you! Tuesday 6/11/19 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 6/6/19 DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT Mondays 8/12/19 - 9/16/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 8/7/19 $10 Resident / $13 Non-Resident 4-H Exhibit Hall Min: 4 / Max: 15 Wednesdays 8/14/19 - 9/18/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 8/7/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $35 Resident / $40 Non-Resident Osage Park Min: 10 / Max: 40 Performance Dance Camp Ages 7-12 Learn dance team skills from local high school dance team members in this instructional class! Your dancer will recieve six weeks of instruction, including YOUTH ART CLASSES two performances. Dancers will learn jumps, turns, kicks and routines. DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Tues. & Thurs. 6/4/19 - 6/27/19 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 5/30/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $50 Resident / $55 Non-Resident Osage Centre Min: 8 / Max: 30 Classes & Programs
TEEN SPORTS CLASSES
Advanced Tennis PLAYMO! Ages 13-18 Take your tennis skills to the next level! This class will emphasize proper grip, stance, swing, serve and ball placement, as well as hitting with control for depth and power. Please bring your own racket and water bottle! This class will feature two sessions...pick the one that works best for you!
Learn cooking basics at Junior Chef’s Cooking Club! Participants will receive DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE a Junior Chef’s recipe book at the end of the class! Mon. & Wed. 6/3/19 - 6/19/19 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. 5/30/19 Mon. & Wed. 6/24/19 - 7/10/19 10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. 6/20/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMES Junior Chef’s Cooking Club $20 Resident / $25 Non-Resident Arena Tennis Courts Min: 4 / Max: 8 Ages 6-12 Get ready for a yummy, fun-filled class! Each week you will make (and eat!) a special treat while you learn about measuring, why food changes as it cooks, Sports Conditioning and of course, kitchen safety. The Tuesday class is for ages 6-8, and the Ages 13-18 Wednesday class is for ages 9-12. Prepare for your upcoming sports season with aerobic conditioning, plyometrics, agility training and stretching activities. Use all different types DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE of cardiovascular equipment and learn different aerobic training techniques Tuesdays 6/4/19 - 6/18/19 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5/30/19 from running to swimming. Also, learn the effectiveness of stretching through Wednesdays 6/5/19 - 6/19/19 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 5/30/19 proper technique and get introduced to beginning plyometric exercises.
FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE $30 Resident / $35 Non-Resident A. C. Brase Arena Min: 8 / Max: 15 M W F 6/3/19 - 7/12/19 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 5/30/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT Arting Around $65 Resident / $70 Non-Resident Osage Centre Min: 6 Ages 6-12 Campers will explore art using many materials including paint, water colors, tye dye, duct tape and much more! This is an instructional camp for those interesed in art. Two sessions offered...pick the one that works best for you! DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE M T W Th. 6/10/19 - 6/13/19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 6/6/19 REGISTER FOR CLASSES, M T W Th. 6/24/19 - 6/27/19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 6/20/19 LEAGUES & EVENTS ONLINE AT: FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT www.cityofcape.org/parks $30 Resident / $35 Non-Resident 4-H Exhibit Hall Min: 8 / Max: 20 For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 13 ADULT CLASSES Senior Programming Garden Workshop Series - Growing Perennials Ages 18+ Growing perennial flowers with Donna Aufdenburg, Missouri Extension L I F E : Services! Donna will share with you her secrets for what is the right type of perennials to plant, what is easiest to care for, what provides the best color and seasonal bloom, along with the right balance of perennials and annuals Live It Fully Everyday! for your house and garden. The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Dept. offers programs designed for active seniors. Check out our upcoming programming and events! DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Tuesday 5/21/19 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 5/17/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT COMMUNITY DANCE & SOCIAL Free Shawnee Park Center Min: 8 / Max: 15 Come relax, socialize and dance to some great classic music. Big dance floor, plenty of seating and concessions available! Dances are located at the A. C. Brase Arena and run from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Cost is $4 Garden Workshop Series - Veggies to Table per person. Ages 18+ Jamie Koehler will lead a fun and educational cooking workshop and help you May 9 - Diggin Country harvest your garden veggies and turn them into delectable, healthy meals! July 11 - Memories Nostalgic Tunes Learn a variety of techniques for cooking, grilling and serving your favorites, “Farm to Table” vegetables! September 26 - Bob Dolle & Variety Band This dance features a potluck starting at 4:30 p.m. and the cost is $5. DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE December 5 - Jerry Ford Combo & Orchestra Tuesday 6/25/19 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. 6/21/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT Free Shawnee Park Center Min: 8 / Max: 15 GROUP FITNESS CLASSES Group fitness classes are offered for a wide variety of abilities. Go to www.cityofcape.org/fitness for a monthly class schedule. Classes are $3.50 per class, or participants can purchase a discount card of 12 classes for $36 or 24 classes for $60. Strength Conditioning / Body Sculpt As we age our muscles tend to get weaker and this class focuses on strengthening the muscles. Low impact. Low Impact Aerobics This class offers positive support, safe low-impact aerobics, music and fun. You will boost your mood, burn fat, build stronger bones and improve your stamina, as well as your heart and Classes & Programs brain health. Zumba Gold Garden Workshop Series classes utilize the Shawnee Park Center Community Zumba Gold was Garden. designed for the active older adult, S.T.A.R. PROGRAMS true beginner or people who may be S.T.A.R. is a community therapeutic recreation program serving individuals limited physically. who are unable to successfully participate in regular recreation programs. Most This class is done at individuals with special needs may participate in S.T.A.R. programs. Persons of a much lower all ages who are in special education classes, workshops or who have leisure intensity than needs not met by traditional recreation programs are eligible. This includes those Zumba, although with varying degrees of developmental delays, mental and physical disabilities, the same great learning disabilities, behavior disorders, emotional difficulties and hearing or Latin styles of visual impairments. All S.T.A.R. programs below are free. music and dance are used. Carnival Night Presenting May 23 | 6PM - 8PM | Osage Centre Sponsor: Check out our Summer BBQ National Senior June 13 | 6PM - 8PM | Arena Park Health and Ice Cream Social Fitness Day on July 11 | 6PM - 8PM | Osage Centre page 20! Swim Party August 8 | 3:30PM - 6PM | Cape Splash 14 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks SOUTHEAST AREA SPECIAL OLYMPICS Sports offered: Basketball, Bocce,Track & Field, Soccer, Softball, Bowling, Volleyball, Golf & Power Lifting 2019 POLAR PLUNGE RESULTS AIR TEMP: 55 degrees | WATER TEMP: 39 degrees PLUNGERS: 134
MONEY RAISED FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES: $36,833 and counting! Classes & Programs
AWARD WINNERS Top Individual: John Weber, $2,268 Top Team: Delta High School, $5,185 Top Law Enforcement: Cape Police Dept., $1,940 Top College Team: Kappa Beta Gamma, $460 Top Recruiter: John Weber, 29 Plungers
GOLDEN PLUNGER AWARDS INDIVIDUALS Gold: Logan Gardner, Class Clown Silver: Preston Clark, Ring Master Bronze: Tim Kunz, Clown GROUPS Gold: Sam’s Club, Circus Silver: Lisa’s Ice Warriors, Circus Bronze: Alliance Bankette, Trapeeze Artists SCHOOLS Gold: Delta Bobcats Silver: Chaffee Ninja Warriors Bronze: Fredericktown StuCo THANK YOU SPONSORS! UPCOMING EVENTS MAAA Track & Field May 7 State Summer Games May 31 - June 2 Missouri State University, Springfield MO All your protection under one roof SE Area/STL Metro Area Softball Tournament July 7
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Website: www.somo.org | Phone: 573.339.6733 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 15 Youth Soccer League
Leagues & Tournaments
COACH’S CORNER: VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES Adult Sand Volleyball Bryan Kelpe 17 & Over What is your coaching Spend your summer on the sand courts! A 4-on-4 league and 6-on-6 league background? will be offered. The 4-on-4 league consists of one division and will be played on Tuesday evenings. The 6-on-6 league consists of a competitive division and an I started coaching youth track in intermediate division, and will be played on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. For the early 2000’s. I also coached more information, contact Cassie Dennis at [email protected]. track and cross-country at the high school level for 10 years. DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Tues. - Thurs. Start: 5/21/19 5/10/19 Why do you coach recreational FEE LOCATION sports? $150 / 4-on-4 Team Arena Park Sand Courts It is a sport I am passionate about $175 / 6-on-6 Team and enjoy the structure of the program and seeing youth improve Jr. High Summer Volleyball physically and develop friendships Teams 6th-8th Grade and cooperation with peers. This league is for sixth to eighth grade junior high volleyball teams to get extra practice as a team in the off-season. Games will be played on Mondays. For Any advice for new coaches? information, contact Cindy at [email protected]. Keep it fun and diverse. DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE How important is winning in recreational sports? Mondays Start: 6/3/19 5/10/19 How do you define winning? Winning, to me, is doing the best you FEE LOCATION possibly can. You cannot control what others do. But you can control $200 Per Team Cape Girardeau SportsPlex how hard you work and never give up. If you are victorious, great. If not, be proud that you laid it all on the line knowing you did your best. If we only judge performance on wins and losses, we have Adult Sand/Indoor Volleyball missed the point of athletics and recreational sport. 17 & Over This league consists of five weeks of sand volleyball and five weeks of indoor Any words of wisdom? volleyball. Power and intermediate divisions are offered. Games are played on “Once you have decided that winning isn’t everything, you become a Mondays and Tuesdays at Arena Park and the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. For more winner.” - George A. Sheehan information, contact Cassie at [email protected]. “Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” - George Mon. & Tues. Start: 8/12/19 8/2/19 Sheehan FEE LOCATION $200 Per Team Arena Park Sand Courts & SportsPlex
REGISTER FOR LEAGUES ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/parks RAINOUT LINE: 573.975.1024 16 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks SOFTBALL LEAGUES Girls Fast Pitch Teams 12U-18U The girls fast pitch league is for 12U, 14U, 16U and 18U teams interested in playing doubleheaders once a week. There is an 8-12 game guarantee. Games are played on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Jen at [email protected]. DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Tues. & Wed. Start: 5/29/19 5/17/19 FEE LOCATION $400 Per Team Shawnee Park Sports Complex
Fall Men’s & Coed Softball 18 & Over Fall men’s and coed softball leagues range from competitive division one to recreational division three. Games are played on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
evenings. All leagues are team sign up only. There will be a manager’s meeting Leagues & Tournaments on August 28 at the Shawnee Park Center at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Adam at [email protected]. DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Mon., Tues. & Thurs. Start: 9/9/19 8/30/19 Fall FEE LOCATION $225 Per Team Shawnee Park Sports Complex Youth Volleyball Ages 6-13 This league is for boys and girls ages 6-13. There will be a mandatory evaluation for all ages on September 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. Practices will be held on Mondays beginning September 16, and games will be played on Friday nights from September 27 - October 18. The cost is $60 per person. For more information, contact Cindy at [email protected]. Register online at www.cityofcape.org/volleyball by August 30. Sign-up for the fall adult softball league! We’re looking for FOOTBALL LEAGUES businesses to sponsor Adult Flag Football Fall Youth 18 & Over This 7 on 7 adult flag football league plays on Thursdays and Sundays. Volleyball Competitive, intermediate and recreational divisions will be offered. For more teams! information, contact Cody at [email protected]. Call us at DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE 573.339.6341 Thurs. & Sun. Start: 9/29/19 9/6/19 if you’re FEE LOCATION interested! $250 Per Team Arena Park Fields 5 & 6 Register online at www.cityofcape.org/volleyball For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 17 NFL Flag Football Ages 5-13 Compete in the NFL flag football league! Participants receive game flags and a replica NFL jersey. Games are played on Saturday afternoons and some Fall Youth Monday & Tuesday evenings at Arena & Osage Parks. The registration deadline is August 16. A $10 late fee will be applied for those who register between August 17-21. A coaches meeting will be held on August 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Osage Centre. For more information, contact Tony at [email protected].
DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Sat., Mon. & Tues. Start: 9/21/19 8/16/19 FEE LOCATION PRE-K - 8th GRADE $60 Per Person Arena & Osage Parks SOCCER $10 Late Fee Between Aug. 17-21 Pre-K to 8th grade divisions are offered. Pre-K games are held on Saturdays, while Kindergarten through 8th grade will play Monday- Thursday evenings and Saturdays starting September 3. The registration deadline is July 31. The cost is $35 for Pre-K and $50 for K-8th grades. BASKETBALL LEAGUES A late fee of $10 will be applied between August 1 - 6. There will be Boys Summer Basketball a coaches meeting and draft on August 8 at the Shawnee Park Center Teams 7th-12th Grade at 6:00 p.m. Contact Tessa at [email protected] for more The boys summer basketball league is designed for teams in 7th-12th grade information. to get experience during the off-season. Junior high, freshmen/JV and varsity divisions will be offered. The high school age divisions will play on Tuesday nights and the junior high division will play on Wednesdays. For more information, Sign up online at contact Cindy at [email protected]. Team entry only! www.cityofcape.org/soccer DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Tues. & Wed. Start: 5/28/19 & 5/29/19 5/10/19 FEE LOCATION $275 Per Team Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
Girls Summer Basketball Teams 7th-12th Grade The girls summer basketball league is designed for teams in 7th-12th grade to get experience during the off-season. Junior high, freshmen/JV and varsity divisions will be offered. All divisions will play on Thursday nights. For more information, contact Cindy at [email protected]. Team entry only! DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Thursdays Start: 5/30/19 5/10/19 Leagues & Tournaments Presenting Sponsor: FEE LOCATION $275 Per Team Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
SOCCER LEAGUES Adult Indoor Soccer 18 & Over Compete in the summer adult indoor soccer league at the Cape Girardeau Pre-K K-8th SportsPlex. Games are played on Sunday afternoons and evenings. Men’s and $35 | $50 coed leagues will be offered with competitive and recreational divisions. For more information, contact Jen at [email protected] or 573.339.6737. DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Sundays 7/14/19 - 8/25/19 6/28/19 FEE LOCATION $300 Per Team Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
REGISTER FOR LEAGUES ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/parks RAINOUT LINE: 573.975.1024 18 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Riverfront Yoga
Fitness & Wellness
FITNESS PROGRAMS HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATION Kids Yoga Summer Wellness Cooking Series Ages 7-12 Check out our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram at FitCape for Join us for Kids Yoga! In this class we help build the foundation for exercise and a wide variety of health and wellness education events available just for you! how to plant the seed for living a healthy lifestyle. Kids Yoga is great for children From grocery shopping educational tours and nutrition consultants, to fitness and who may have trouble focusing, to those looking to create a fun journey being wellness de-stressing seminars and stretching fun! Check out our free Summer active! Wellness Cooking Series below. Website: www.cityofcape.org/wellnessevents. DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Cooking on the Run Mon. & Wed. 6/3/19 - 6/26/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 5/31/19 DATE TIME LOCATION 5/14/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Osage Centre FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $35 Per Child Osage Centre Min: 10 / Max: 20 Cooking with Hypertension DATE TIME LOCATION Fit Family Fitness Class 6/11/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Osage Centre Ages 6 months - 3 years Cooking for Weight Loss Join us for this four week program to help parents build stronger, smarter, more DATE TIME LOCATION athletic children through this innovative training program. Be a role model with 7/9/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Osage Centre your kids and together we can make fitness FUN! Parent participation is required. Instructor: Tara Bova. Cooking on a Budget DATE TIME LOCATION DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE 8/13/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Osage Centre Wednesdays 7/10/19 - 7/31/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 7/5/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $20 Per Child Osage Centre Min: 10 / Max: 20 PERSONAL TRAINING Time To Take Care Of YOU! We offer personal training services at a low cost! Training services include personal training, partner training, group training, sport-specific training, stand strong and mobility express: flexibility training. Training packages start as low as $20 for one 30 minute personal training session, and go up to ten - 60 minute training session packages. Nutrition and fitness plan consultations are also available starting at $60. For more information on personal training, contact Christine, our Fitness & Wellness Specialist, at 573.339.6604 or [email protected]. FITZONE Arena Park ‘FITZONE’ This playground isn’t just for kids! This FREE, outdoor fitness area has eight pieces of equipment to give you a full body strength workout at your convenience! Find REGISTER FOR CLASSES, LEAGUES & EVENTS ONLINE AT: the FitZone just off the Cape LaCroix Trail by the Arena Park tennis and sand www.cityofcape.org/parks volleyball courts. Fitness tip: Add this as part of your daily walk/run to get some strength exercise! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 19 JoinNational us to celebrate Senior Health & Fitness Day May 29 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Osage Centre
Free event for ages 50+ to celebrate National Senior Health & Fitness Day! Check out the event schedule below:
Social time with coffee & snacks | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. POUND | 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. River Walking at Cape Splash | 9:15 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Nature Walk | 10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Chair Yoga | 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. BIKE TO WORK Zumba Gold | 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Butts & Guts | 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. and SCHOOL DAY Cooking Demo | 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. BINGO | 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. May 3, 2019 Fitness room tours available all day! Meet at the Osage Centre for breakfast, biking tips & safety, and fun before you ride to work or school! Breakfast begins at 6:15 AM The ride starts at 6:45 AM
Call Christine at 573.339.6604 or email at [email protected] to register your school or work! Live & Thrive with exercise!
Fitness & Wellness FITNESS FACILITIES
OSAGE CENTRE HOURS SHAWNEE PARK CENTER HOURS CENTRAL POOL FITNESS HOURS Monday-Thursday 5 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Friday 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. Friday 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
ADMISSION ADMISSION ADMISSION Fitness Room $2 / Visit Fitness Room $2 / Visit Children $2.50 Indoor Track $2 / Visit Gym Walking Free Adults $3.25 Gym Walking Free Discount Card $16 / 10 Visits Seniors $2.75 Discount Card $16 / 10 Visits Connect With Us! Join our social media community! Follow @FitCape on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for the latest fitness and wellness news, events, recipe, and tips! Find us online at www.cityofcape.org/fitness.
20 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks POUND GROUP FITNESS Rockout. Workout. This class will channel your inner performer and rock your body with this modern-day fusion of movement and music. Drum along to a Group fitness classes are offered at the Osage Centre. For a monthly calendar slammin’ soundtrack using drumsticks designed to transform drumming into and class information please go to www.cityofcape.org/fitnessclasses. a kick-butt, fat burning, full body interval workout that will leave you dripping Classes are $3.50 each, or $36 for a 12 class punch card, or $60 for a 24 class sweat. Rock out with us! punch card. Not sure about group fitness classes? Your first group fitness class is free! Strength Conditioning & Kettlebells This class focuses on strengthening the muscles. As we age, our muscle tend Abs & Arms to get weaker and this class helps combat that! All levels welcome! Kettlebells This 30 minute express class is great for your lunch break or the busy bee mix cardio with strength to give an overall great workout! that needs a great workout in a flash! In this workout you will focus on toning all parts of your arms and core! Each week is different to keep your muscles Step Aerobics / BOSU Step toned. Step Aerobics keeps your mind busy and your heart pumping. This class is great for beginners to advanced participants as you learn the moves Body Sculpt / Pump30 throughout the class. BOSU Step will use the BOSU in place of the step! Total body workout that will leave your muscles burning! Focused on building lean muscle...fast! From steps, bars and dumbbells, each workout will keep Yoga / Buti Yoga you asking for more. Various techniques will be used in this class with emphasis on flowing postures and breath awareness. Through basic yoga poses, participants will Cardio Drumming work towards relaxation, mental clarity and tuning into their bodies. Cardio drumming uses drumsticks, fitness balls and buckets to get you moving to the beat while playing on the ‘drums’! Your favorite songs turn into Zumba / Zumba Gold a whole new fitness experience! No experience necessary! A dance based fitness class inspired by traditional Latin-based music; Fitness & Wellness including, salsa, samba and meringue. It has people of all ages falling in love with its infectious music, easy-to-follow dance moves and body beautifying benefits. Gold is lower impact & great for beginners!
International Free Yoga Class June 21 | 5:30 p.m. Yoga Day @ The Riverfront Riverfront
BOSU Step is a great class to get your heart pumping! Circuit Yoga This class gives you a great mixture of muscle strengthening followed by a relaxing stretching session to loosen the muscles up after a long week. Great class to start the weekend! May 3 - October 26 DanceJam Mixing aerobic dancing with fitness can’t get more exciting! Medium-high Fridays intensity workout that helps to tone while burning calories! Dance to the 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. hottest pop/hip hop songs of today AND some throwback music! INSANITY Saturdays INSANITY® is a revolutionary cardio-based total body conditioning program. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. This class will push you past your limits with plyometric drills on top of nonstop intervals of strength, power, resistance, ab and core training moves. You don’t $3.50 Per Class have to be in extreme shape – different levels of each exercise are provided. Or Discount Card Time to dig deep! Pilates/ PiYo This mind/body class is designed to focus on core strength and coordination while learning the correct breathing patterns and body alignment. Pilates creates great benefits from better posture to toning of the muscles. PiYo will keep you moving with a mix of yoga and cardio for more muscle building! Follow Facebook group @Cape Riverfont Yoga For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 21 Summer fun at Cape Splash!
Aquatics
AQUATIC FITNESS AQUATIC PROGRAMS Swimnastics Little Tykes Tyme at Cape Splash This class is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, tone muscles and increase Bring your 1-4 year old child to Cape Splash while your older child participates in flexibility by using the water’s resistance. This class is great for seniors, arthritic the learn to swim program. The spray pad will be available for little ones to splash people, injury rehabilitation, or people just getting started in aquatic exercise. and play! DAY DATE TIME DAY DATE TIME Mon., Wed., Fri. Ongoing 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m. - Noon M T W Th. 6/3/19 - 8/1/19 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. FEE LOCATION FEE LOCATION $17 Residents / $21 Non-Residents Central Pool $3 Per Child | Adults Free Cape Splash For 12 Classes River Walking Enjoy a low-impact workout while walking in the lazy river at Cape Splash! Walk with the current or against it to customize your workout. Water walking increases your blood flow and warms your muscles and joints. Open to adults 18 and over! DAY DATE TIME M T W Th. 6/3/19 - 8/1/19 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. FEE LOCATION $40 (all classes) or $3 Per Day Cape Splash
Let your little one splash around Cape Splash at Little Tykes Tyme! Adult Only Swim Days Head to Cape Splash to float in the lazy river or lay out in the warm sun without kids around! Two dates are offered for this program. Pass cards will not be accepted. We hope to see you there! DAY DATE TIME Fridays 6/14/19 & 6/28/19 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. FEE LOCATION $6 Per Person Cape Splash Preschool Playtime School is back in session, so Cape Splash is inviting daycares and parents with Get a great water workout with our River Walking program at Cape Splash’s lazy preschool-aged children to come and play! The spray pad and play pool / play river! structure will be yours to enjoy without the big kids! DAY DATE TIME during inclement weather call our Fridays 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. RAINOUT LINE: 573.975.1024 FEE LOCATION $3 Per Child | Adults Free Cape Splash 22 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks LEARN TO SWIM This program will include a comprehensive swim program offering classes for WORLD’S ages 6 months to 9 years. The registration deadline is the Friday before each session at Noon. Students enrolled in each of these programs will have the opportunity to participate in 8 lessons. Regular attendance is important for LARGEST skill progression. No make-up classes will be scheduled. The fee is $35.00 for residents and $40.00 for non-residents. Classes must have a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 10. For more information, call the SWIM Parks and Recreation Department at 573.339.6340. Registrations are taken Monday - Friday, between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the A. C. Brase Arena, or can be completed online at www.cityofcape.org/aquatics. During inclement LESSON weather, please call our weather hotline at 573.975.1024 for lesson status. June 20 | 9:30 a.m. | Cape Splash AGES CLASS & SKILLS PARENT & CHILD AQUATICS Water adjustment and safety. Entries and 6 MONTHS - exits, floating on the back, changing body 3 YEARS positions and buoyancy. *Only offered in the evenings from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
PRE-SCHOOL AQUATICS 3 YEARS - For younger swimmers and focuses on safety, buoyancy and independence in the 5 YEARS water. Aquatics INTRO TO WATER SKILLS 3 YEARS - Includes entries and exits, safe practices, FREE Lesson! and other necessities for successful 5 YEARS swimming progression.
FUNDAMENTAL AQUATIC SKILLS 6 YEARS - Focuses on locamotion skills and touches 9 YEARS on some self help and basic water rescue skills.
STROKE DEVELOPMENT 6 YEARS - Introduces treading water and head first 9 YEARS entries into the water from the pool side.
6 YEARS - STROKE IMPROVEMENT In addition to stroke progression, students 9 YEARS will work on their endurance.
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Cape Splash SESSION I 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Cape Splash June 3 - 6 & 10 - 13 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Central Pool 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Central Pool
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Cape Splash SESSION 2 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Cape Splash June 24 - 27 & July 1-5 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Central Pool No class July 4 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Central Pool
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | Cape Splash SESSION 3 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Cape Splash July 15 - 18 & 22 - 25 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Central Pool 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. | Central Pool during inclement weather call our RAINOUT LINE: 573.975.1024 For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 23 CENTRAL MUNICIPAL POOL 1920 Whitener St. | 573.335.4040 | Supervisor: Robert Shanahan Central Municipal Pool is an Olympic size, 50 meter x 25 yard pool. This facility is used in conjunction with the Cape Public School District and used for open recreational swim, swim team practices, birthday parties and special events. HOURS & PRICING Spring Recreational Swim Hours Monday - Friday 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Summer Recreational Swim Hours (Effective 6/3/19) Monday - Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fitness Swim Hours Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Admission Adults $3.25 / Person Children $2.50 / Person Seniors $2.75 / Person Coupon Books Adults $60 / 25 Visits Children $45 / 25 Visits Seniors $50 / 25 Visits FACILITY GUIDELINES
Aquatics Fitness Swim During scheduled fitness swims, the pool is available for lap swimming and other fitness activities. Children will not be admitted into the facility during this time period unless engaging in some sort of structured physical exercise. No free play will be permitted during this time. General Information Parents are required to watch their children and to assist in enforcing the policies for the safety and enjoyment of all patrons. All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult. All children 8 years and younger must be within arms’ length of an adult at all times. Swim Diapers Must be worn by infants and toddlers and may be purchased for $1.75. Flotation Devices Parents must supervise children in flotation devices by being within arms’ length of the child at all times. No blow-up rafts or Styrofoam water noodles will be allowed. Facility staff reserves the right to restrict any flotation devices that are determined to be unsafe or improperly used.
24 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Call our RAINOUT LINE for weather related updates! 573.975.1024 CAPE SPLASH 1565 N. Kingshighway | 573.339.6343 The Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center is an outdoor waterpark designed for water-goers of all ages! The waterpark contains a splash pad, zero depth entry pool, lazy river, swirl pool, and eight water slides...the tallest is a 265 foot long free fall slide! OPENING DAY IS MAY 25, 2019! HOURS & PRICING Facility Hours Open 7 days a week! 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reduced hours start August 12. The facility will be open Saturdays & Sundays beginning August 12. The 2019 season will end Labor Day weekend. Aquatics Daily Admission 12 Months & Under Free Ages 1- 13 $7 Ages 14 - 60 $8 Seniors 60 & Up $7 Season Passes 12 Months & Under Free Ages 1- 13 $65 / Person Ages 14 - 60 $75 / Person Seniors 60 & Up $65 / Person RENTALS After Hours Parties Reserve your 2019 after-hours party today! After-hours parties are available to reserve from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and range from 100 people with a limited waterpark area, to 1,300 people for the entire waterpark complex. Contact us today at 573.339.6342 to book your party...dates fill up fast! Birthday Parties Cape Splash offers several birthday party packages that include an hour at our party gazebo, admission for up to 50 people (attendance based upon package purchased), and concessions from Cape Splash (based upon package purchased). Feel free to bring your own cake or cookies! Group Rates For groups of 20 or more, a 20% off group discount is available. Groups must contact Cape Splash at a minimum of one week before planned visit. A limited number of group rates are allowed per day. NEW! - Rent the new Playmo Pavilion for your group! Call 573.339.6342 for more information.
OPENING DAY: MAY 25, 2019! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 25 Jaycee Municipal Golf Course
Jaycee Municipal Golf Course
MEMBERSHIP 2019 Green Fees Membership Individual $610 Family $830 Senior single (60+) $395 Senior family (60+ one spouse over 60) $610 Junior Individual $222 Annual Cart Pass Annual Pass $550 2-Person family $825 Additional family $200 3280 Perryville Road | 573.334.2031 | Supervisor: Cody Hinkebein The Jaycee Municipal Golf Course features 18 holes of Zoysia fairways and Bent Grass greens over 5,800 yards for a serene golfing experience. Tree-lined fairways, water on 11 holes, sand bunkers and architecturally-designed greens provide a challenge for novice to pro. FACILITY HOURS Jaycee Municipal Golf Course hours are weather permitting. For facility information during wet or inclement weather, call our rainout/weather hotline at 573.975.1024. Just dial the number and follow the instructions! Open seven days a week! Start playing golf early! Sign your child up for our Junior Golf program! December 1 to February 28: Open from 10:00 a.m. to dusk March 1 to March 31: Open from 9:00 a.m. to dusk April 1 to April 30: Open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk GREAT DEALS! May 1 to September 30: Open from 7:00 a.m. to dusk October 1 to October 31: Open from 8:00 am to dusk Happy Hour Golf April 1 - October 31 November 1 to November 30: Open from 9:00 a.m. to dusk Save on greens fees and cart rental during Happy Hour Golf! This deal is only available Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 18 holes + cart | $25 PRICING 9 holes + cart | $19 Greens Fees + Cart Unlimited Twilight Winter Rates Get a discounted rate when you play at twilight! Type Summer Rates (Nov. 1 - March 31) (April 1 - Oct. 31) This deal is only available April through September. Weekday 9 holes $19 $25 Weekdays after 5:30 p.m. | $20 Weekday 18 holes $25 $31 Weekends after 4:00 p.m. | $24 Weekend 9 holes $19 $27 Weekend 18 holes $25 $33 We sell tee marker sponsorships! Golf Cart / Club Rental Get your business name/logo on a stone tee marker. Sponsorship commitments are three years at $500/year. 9 holes per rider $7 Private Cart $10 Call Cody at 573.334.2031 for more information! 18 holes per rider $13 Pull Cart $3 Second 9 holes $7 Rental Clubs $6 26 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Military & College Student Discount Calling all college students and military! Receive a discounted rate for greens fees all year round. This offer is good wity any college or military ID and includes greens fees only. Available after 1:00 p.m. seven (7) days a week. Weekday 9 holes + cart | $17 Weekend 9 holes + cart | $19 Weekday 18 holes + cart | $23 Weekend 18 holes + cart | $25 TOURNAMENTS 7th Annual Nightfall Glowball Tournament This Parks & Recreation Foundation tournament will make you feel like a kid again! Participants will play 9 holes during the day and then finish the last 9 holes in the dark by glow light. Academy Sports+Outdoors provides this event with tournament prizes. Don’t forget about the BBQ supper! Cart is included with entry fee. Jaycee Municipal Golf Course DAY DATE TIME Saturday 8/17/19 4:30 p.m. shotgun start FEE LOCATION $240 / Team Jaycee Municipal Golf Course 14th Annual Senior 2-Man Scramble This tournament is open to individuals age 50 and over. Payouts are in cash and better than ever! This tournament has three divisions to compete in. Gold (both players are 65 and older), White (both players are in the age range of 50-64) and Mixed Division (one player from the Gold Division and one player from the White Division). Cart and lunch are included with entry fee. DAY DATE TIME Thursday 9/19/19 8:00 a.m. shotgun start FEE LOCATION $100 / Team Jaycee Municipal Golf Course PROGRAMS Junior Golf Program Ages 6-14 In this program, kids will learn how to play the game of golf. Instructions will cover how to hold a golf club, what each club is intended for, how to swing the golf club and golf course etiquette. Participants receive a t-shirt! This class will feature two sessions...pick the one that works best for you! DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Wednesdays 5/22/19 - 6/26/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 5/17/19 Wednesdays 7/10/19 - 8/14/19 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 7/5/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $50 Per Child Jaycee Golf Course Min: 8 / Max: 24 Private Lessons All Ages Interested in improving your golf game at your own convenience? Private lessons are great for working on something specific, learning the basics of a SEARCH FOR COURSES • BOOK TEE TIMES swing or cleaning up your swing. A 30 minute session is $30 per person. Call 573.334.2031 to schedule your lesson today!
REGISTER FOR CLASSES, LEAGUES & EVENTS ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/parks For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 27 Sign up for one of our summer sport camps!
Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
2019 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR April 27-28 Reebok Series Basketball Tournament May 4-5 Threat Hoops Super Regional Basketball Tournament May 11-12 Cape Girardeau Classic Basketball (Reebok Series) May 18-19 Hoops Midwest Cape Swish Fest May 24-26 Threat Hoops Memorial Day Classic Basketball May 31 – June 1 Battle at the Cape Basketball (Hoopz Showcase) 2526 Jim Drury Way | 573.339.6341 | Supervisor: Heather Davis June 8-9 Cape Girardeau Summer Sizzler Basketball (Reebok Series) June 14-15 Rib City Volleyball Shootout The Cape Girardeau SportsPlex is 121,000 square foot facility designed for June 22-23 I-55 Summer Slam Basketball Tournament (Mineral Area) basketball, volleyball, soccer, and more! The Plex features six wood basketball June 29-30 MAYB Basketball Tournament courts that convert to 12 volleyball courts, two indoor turf fields, batting cages, July 6-7 The Under Armour Select Summer Super 16 Basketball meeting rooms, and a full service concession stand. July 13-14 NETS Basketball Tournament July 18-19 Rib City Volleyball Shootout July 20-21 MAYB Basketball Tournament FACILITY HOURS July 27-28 Hoops Midwest Basketball Tournament August 10-11 Reebok Series Summer Finale Basketball Tournament Winter Hours (until May 19) Monday - Thursday 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. *Schedule is subject to change. Visit www.cityofcape.org/sportsplex for the most up to date calendar. Friday 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. This Summer Hours (starts May 20) Monday - Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Could be Friday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. YOUR Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Business! PRICING Daily Admission Daily Admission $4 Discount Card (10 visits) $30 Facility Rental Pricing Full Court Rental $50 / Hour Half Court Rental $35 / Hour Call TODAY to find out more! 573.339.6341 Full Turf Field $85 / Hour Half Turf Field $55 / Hour Batting Cages $25 / Hour Pitching Machine $15 / Hour Prices above are based off an hour rental. Call for additional rates. Call for tournament rental pricing and multi-use discounts. REGISTER FOR CLASSES, LEAGUES & EVENTS ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/parks 28 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks CAMPS & CLINICS Junior Grizzlies Basketball Boys & Girls Ages 5-8 Players will learn the basic basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, www.harlemlegends.com shooting, rebounding and defense, and have the opportunity to play in a game May 28-31 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Cape SportsPlex setting. The program will consist of 45 minutes of skill development and 45 Boys & Girls Ages 7-14 minutes of game time. The entry fee includes a Junior Grizzlies Nike reversible jersey, basketball and ticket to a Memphis Grizzlies game! We’re offering two nights of this program...pick the one that works the best for you! There will be a maximum of 40 kids per age group per night. DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Mondays 7/22/19 - 8/19/19 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 6/19/19 Tuesdays 7/23/19 - 8/20/19 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 6/19/19 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $80 Per Child SportsPlex Max: 40 Per Age Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
Breakthrough Basketball Camps
Get basketball instruction and gain game experience with Jr. Grizzlies!
Fastpitch Softball Pitching Clinic Want to improve your mechanics? Instructors emphasize basic pitching June 25-27 | 9am-3pm mechanics using the windmill motion, including balance, proper arm path and July 9-11 | 9am-3pm proper follow through. This clinic meets indoors at the SportsPlex. Students Two Camps! are required to provide their own catcher, gloves and tennis shoes or molded cleats (no metal cleats) to each lesson. Beginners with less than two years of pitching experience will meet from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Intermediate or Sign up online at www.breakthroughcamps.com advanced pitchers will meet from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Mon. - Tues. 6/3/19 - 6/4/19 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 5/29/19 AGES Mon. - Tues. 6/3/19 - 6/4/19 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 5/29/19 5-16 FEE LOCATION $30 Per Child SportsPlex
Youth Flag Football Camp Boys & Girls Ages 6-12 This non-contact, four-day camp is designed for players ages 6-12 who want to gain confidence, make friends and increase their football skills. In addition to learning rules and strategies of playing flag football, we will teach proper techniques such as catching and throwing. We hope to instill the importance of leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship in our campers. Flags and flag belts provided. Each participant will receive a camp t-shirt. DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE SOCCER CAMP Mon. - Thurs. 6/17/19 - 6/20/19 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 6/9/19 JULY 15-19 | 1:00 - 4:00 P.M. | SPORTSPLEX FEE LOCATION $40 Per Child SportsPlex WWW.CHALLENGERSPORTS.COM For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 29 Osage Centre
Community Centers
The Parks & Recreation Department has three community centers: The A. C. Brase Arena, Osage Centre and Shawnee Park Center. The A. C. Brase Arena is located in Arena Park and is primarily used as a rental facility for private functions, leagues, conventions and community events. The facility also houses the Parks & Recreation Department’s main office. Adjacent to the A. C. Brase Arena is the 4-H Exhibit Hall. This smaller rental facility is perfect for family get togethers and smaller parties. Both facilities must be rented for use. The Osage Centre is a community center with two full basketball courts / four volleyball courts, a fitness room and eight meeting rooms. The facility is open daily for gym and fitness center usage or can be rented for special functions. The Shawnee Park Center is open to the public for basketball or volleyball play and also features a fitness room. Meeting rooms and a full service kitchen are also available for rent and are popular spaces for wedding receptions, showers and birthday parties. Community garden at the Shawnee Park Center. A. C. BRASE ARENA OSAGE CENTRE SHAWNEE PARK CENTER 410 Kiwanis Drive 1625 N. Kingshighway 835 S. West End Blvd. Phone: 573.339.6340 Phone: 573.339.6342 Phone: 573.339.6346 Facility Supervisor: Tony Weatherby Facility Supervisor: Chris Eastridge Facility Supervisor: Tessa Bollinger
OFFICE HOURS FACILITY HOURS FACILITY HOURS Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The A. C. Brase Arena is available only to rent. Please call for details. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. COST COST COST Full Court $25.00/hour Daily Admission $2.00 Daily Admission $2.00 Volleyball $25.00/hour Discount Card $16.00 / 10 visits Discount Card $16.00 / 10 visits Plus $2.00 admission per participant. Gym Walking Free Gym Walking Free
AMENITIES AMENITIES AMENITIES 1 basketball court/2 volleyball courts 2 basketball courts / 4 volleyball courts 1 basketball court / 2 volleyball courts Full-service kitchen 8 meeting rooms 2 meeting rooms Stage 1 fitness center 1 fitness center Bleacher seating Catering Kitchen Full-service kitchen
30 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks WE HAVE RENTAL SPACE! Our community centers will fit your needs! A. C. BRASE ARENA
& 4-H EXHIBIT HALL Community Centers The A. C. Brase Arena is available to rent for weddings, community events, conventions and more! Main floor rental prices start at $360.00/day for non-profits, and $680.00/day for commercial rentals. We have a full-service kitchen, too! The 4-H Exhibit Hall is also available to rent starting at $275.00 for an 8-hour all inclusive rental. Call 573.339.6340 to book today!
OSAGE CENTRE The Osage Centre has several rental options, and includes a catering kitchen. The main floor rental prices begin at $900.00/day for non-profit groups, and $1,400.00/day for commercial groups. The facility offers eight meeting room options that range from $44.00 to $100.00 per hour. A volleyball court can be rented for $15.00/hour and a full basketball court for $25.00/hour plus $2.00 facility admission per person. Call 573.339.6342 for more rental information! SHAWNEE PARK CENTER The Shawnee Park Center offers several meeting rooms and main floor rental options. Small meeting rooms start at $36.00 per hour, and the large meeting room begins at $60.00 per hour. The main floor rents for a base price of $300.00/day for non-profits and $600.00/day for commercial rentals. You can also rent a basketball court for $25.00/hour or a volleyball court for $15.00/hour plus $2.00 facility admission per person. We have a full-service kitchen, too! Call us at 573.339.6346 for more details!
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 31 Shawnee Park Sports Complex
Shawnee Park Sports Complex
2019 TOURNAMENTS April 26-28 USSSA Girls’ FP Softball Tourn May 3 Spring Homerun Derby May 4-5 Cinco De Mayo Softball Tournament May 3-5 SEMO Rush Club Soccer Tournament 1157 S. West End Blvd. | 573.339.6340 | Supervisor: Kaed Horrell May 10-12 Cape Girardeau Summer Slam (Triple Crown Sports) The Shawnee Park Sports Complex features two baseball fields, six softball fields, May 18-19 FASA Girls’ FP Qualifier 14 soccer fields and two football fields. The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Southern Spring Shootout (Soccer) Department operates adult softball, youth soccer, youth baseball and youth fast May 25-26 Parker King Memorial Baseball Tournament pitch leagues at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex. Fields are only available by June 1-2 USSSA Boy’s Baseball Tournament renting. June 7-9 FASA Midwest Regional (Girls’ FP) June 14-16 SEMO State Baseball Tournament (Triple Crown Sports) June 21-23 USSSA Girls’ FP Softball Tournament FACILITY RENTALS June 29-30 Stars Elite Invitational (Girls’ Softball) July 6 or 7 Southeast/St. Louis Metro Area Special Olympics Softball Field Rentals College Exposure Softball Tournament Softball Fields First field $180 July 18-21 Cal Ripken 7U State & 8U Machine Pitch Regional Tournament Each additional field $110 July 27-28 Adult Invitational Softball Tournament A minimum of two fields shall be rented and fees will be due five working days Aug 3-4 USA Men’s D State (Slow Pitch Softball) before rental date. Aug 10-11 USSSA All State Games Girl’s FP Soccer Fields Aug 16 Summer Homerun Derby Call for rental information. Aug 17 15th Annual Cary Flanagan Memorial Softball Tournament Damage Deposit Aug 29-Sep 1 USA Men’s D Slow Pitch Northern National A $250.00 damage deposit will be required for rentals. The deposit will be returned Sept 7-8 Fall Showcase (Game 7 Baseball) if no damages occur. Sept 28 Jackson High School Invitational Softball Tournament Reservations Oct 19-20 USSSA Girls’ FP Softball Tournament Nov 1-3 College Exposure Softball Tournament Reservations must be made five working days before rental date and require a damage deposit and signed contract. The Bank of Missouri Fall Cape Classic (Soccer)
The Shawnee Park Sports Complex was named 2018 Spring Derby: May 3 Summer Derby: August 16 USA Facility of the Year $25 for Elite Men’s Division $20 for Men’s Upper, Men’s Lower & Women’s Divisions More Info: www.cityofcape.org/softball
32 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks KIDS LOVE PLAYMO!
Let us host your next PARTY! Birthday Parties SPORTSPLEX OSAGE CENTRE CENTRAL POOL
Let your guests enjoy our state-of-the-art Includes: One hour of gym rental and one Party times are available during the fall/ indoor sports complex! Your birthday or team hour in a meeting room. Osage Centre party winter season. Tables and chairs will be party includes use of our private party room patrons are able to bring their own food, set up; however, any food may be eaten where you can serve your favorite desserts! cake and decorations. Additional amenities in designated areas only. Reservations are Includes: One meeting room and one court and packages are available. required. OR half soccer field for two hours. More 1-10 Participants...... $72.00 1-10 Participants...... $50.00 amenities are available at an additional cost. 11-20 Participants...... $83.00 11-20 Participants...... $70.00 Basic Package...... $130.00* 21-30 Participants...... $94.00 21-30 Participants...... $90.00 31-40 Participants...... $105.00 31-40 Participants...... $100.00 *Price increases to $150 starting July 1, 2019 41-50 Participants...... $110.00 573.339.6341 573.339.6342 573.335.4040
SHAWNEE PARK CENTER
Includes: One hour of gym rental, one hour in a meeting room and a staff member for supervision. Additional rentals include an air hockey table for $15.00, table tennis for $10.00 and bounce house for $25.00. 1-10 Participants...... $72.00 11-20 Participants...... $83.00 21-30 Participants...... $94.00 31-40 Participants...... $105.00
573.339.6346
Birthday party package formats for the Osage Centre, Shawnee Park Center and Central Pool will be changing starting July 1, 2019. For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 33 Kiwanis Park
Parks, Trails & Historic Sites
The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department oversees 26 parks with over 600 acres of park land, facilities, ball fields, pools, trails and historic sites. Cape Girardeau’s park sites are a beautiful collection of active and passive lands which feature specimen trees, beautiful vistas overlooking the Mississippi River (Cape Rock Park), heritage sites such as Fort D (a Civil War fortification) and the Cape La Croix Trail which winds it’s way from north to south along Cape La Croix Creek and through three of our major parks. Wherever you are in Cape, you are never too far from a park, trail or green space where you can experience nature or family fun. Please pay a visit to one of our parks, reserve a pavilion for a picnic or family reunion or participate in one of our many activities and events. Remember to PLAY CAPE!!
RECREATIONAL TRAILS CAPE LACROIX RECREATIONAL TRAIL Conservation Center Property to Route W/Kingshighway Bridge...... 1.25 miles Route W/Kingshighway Bridge to Cape Woods Restroom...... 60 mile
COUNTY RD. 635 Cape Woods Restroom to Hopper Road Bridge...... 37 mile COUNTY RD. 642 COUNTY RD. 645 Hopper Road bridge to Rodney Street Bridge ...... 1.10 miles Rodney Street Bridge to Independence Street Bridge ...... 42 mile Independence Street Bridge to William Street Bridge...... 27 mile
COUNTY RD. 620 MO. RT. W JAYCEE GOLF COURSE W. CAPE ROCK DR. COUNTY FARM PARK BOUTIN DR. William Street Bridge to Bloomfield Road Bridge...... 47 mile Bloomfield Road Bridge to Brink Street Access...... 22 mile NORTH PERRYVILLE RD. I.R. KELSO Brink Street Access to Shawnee Park Soccer Field Bridge ...... 97 mile OLD SPRIGG ST. RD. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Shawnee Park Bridge to Linden...... 36 mile DELAWARE SOUTH TOTAL 6.03 miles LEXINGTON AVE. MO HWY 177 KIWAINIS TWIN CASQUIN INTERSTATE 55 TREES OTHER PARKS & RECREATIONAL TRAILS KAGE RD. OSAGE SPRINGDALE FOUNTAIN DENNIS FARM PARK Downtown Riverfront Park Walkway (from end to end)...... 1.3 miles KINGSHIGHWAY SCIVALLY BERTLING ST. Sidewalk around Capaha Park...... 90 mile PERRYVILLE RD. CAPE HOPPER RD CAPE BIG BEND RD. ROCK Sidewalk around Capaha Pond ...... 28 mile WOODS GROVES OSAGE PARK NEW Fountain Park (Natural Surface) ...... 1.2 miles MADRID ST. SPRIGG ST. RED STAR Juden Creek Conservation Trail (Natural Surface) ...... 2.5 miles OLD HOPPER RD. W. CAPE ROCK DR. BOAT RAMP ARENA Conservation Nature Center (Gravel Surface) ...... 1.0 mile ROCKWOOD CHOCTAW MASON ST. Route K Connector - Cape Bicycle to Mount Auburn Road ...... 1.2 miles PERRY AVE.
AUBURN RD. ARENA CAPAHA . WASHINGTON Bloomfied Road Trail ...... 1.4 miles
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MT BROADWAY ST. CENTRAL MISSOURI POOL INDEPENDENCE ST. COURTHOUSE INCLEMENT WEATHER: The Parks and Recreation Department makes every
WATER ST. MO. RT. K RIVERFRONT GORDONVILLEEDGEWOOD DR. DR. WILLIAM ST. CITY HALL effort to clear our roadways and entrances from debris and snow as quickly INDIAN MISSISSIPPI RIVER as possible. The trail system is closed in the event of snow and ice. Please use BLOOMFIELD ST.
SIEMERS DR. SPANISH ST. MARTAUGH WEST END BLVD. MORGAN OAK ST. care and caution when using outdoor areas during inclement weather. Report a MO HWY 74 problem: call 573.339.6340. RANNEY STREETS FORT D SHAWNEE BIKE LANES
PARK SPRIGG ST. REC. TRAILS
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BLOOMFIELD ST. SPRING RD. PARKS SOUTHERN EXPRESSWAY
34 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks 16. MAY GREEN GARDEN (Fountain and Themis Street) This lovely park consists CITY PARKS of a variey of flowers and plants. Wooden benches in the park allow for a leisurely rest in downtown Cape Girardeau. For more information on all the parks in Cape Girardeau, see below or visit our website at www.cityofcape.org/parks. 17. MISSOURI PARK (Fountain Street and Park Drive) The 6.3-acre park contains a half-basketball court, green space and the only skateboard park in the city. 1. ARENA PARK (Kiwanis Drive and Kingshighway) A 90 acre community park which contains the A.C. Brase Arena, 10 shelters, 60 picnic tables, 16 softball/baseball fields, four 18. MURTAUGH PARK (William and Main Street) A small green space (0.2 acres) tennis courts, three restroom facilities, two sand volleyball courts, one basketball court and located on a median across from the Old St. Vincent’s Cathedral in historic downtown Cape one rugby court. Girardeau. 19. OSAGE PARK (1625 North Kingshighway) Covers 52 acres and is the site for the 2. CAPAHA PARK (Broadway and West End Blvd.) The oldest park in Cape Girardeau’s Osage Centre and Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center. The Center is a multi-purpose building system, the park is near Southeast Missouri State University and comprises 39.3 acres. designed for conventions, meetings, special events and sports activities. It contains two baseball fields, one basketball court, three play structures, two restroom facilities, three shelters, one bandshell, the Rose Garden and a 3.5 acre fishing pond. One of the 20. RANNEY PARK (Ranney Street and William Street) One shelter and six picnic baseball fields is home to the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks and the Capahas, tables are located on this 1.2 acre neighborhood park. The new Mississippi Bridge route passes a semi-professional baseball team. just north of this park.
3. CAPE ROCK PARK (North Cape Rock Drive) In the northeast part of the city, the 21.3 21. RED HOUSE INTERPRETIVE CENTER (South Main Street at the acre park offers a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River. It is mainly undeveloped in an intersection of Main and William) Historic Representation of Cape’s Founder, Louis Parks, Trails & Historic Sites effort to promote the natural area. Lorimier and his trading post. Tours and events May – September. 4. CASQUIN PARK (North Sprigg Street) This is a 7.3-acre, undeveloped park. Blanchard Elementary is located just south of this park and Fire Station 3 is to the park’s north. 22. RIVERFRONT PARK (Water Street) On the river side of the flood wall, the park contains 1.5 acres with terraced seating for an amphitheater effect. This park is the docking 5. CHOCTAW PARK (Broadway and Kingsway Drive) Contains 1.4 acres and consists of site for the Mississippi River paddle boats and a hiking trail along the riverfront. one shelter and one play area. The park is along the Cape LaCroix Creek flood control project area. 23. ROCKWOOD PARK (Rockwood Drive) 1.9-acre natural area that consists of outcroppings of limestone. 6. CITY HALL PARK (401 Independence Street) The park consists of 1.8 acres of green space. The park is behind City Hall. 24. SHAWNEE PARK SPORTS COMPLEX AND CENTER (State Highway 74 and West End Boulevard) This 131.2 acre park serves as the location of the Shawnee Park 7. COMMON PLEAS GAZEBO (44 N Lorimier Street) This historic parcel is located Sports Complex. downtown Cape Girardeau. The gazebo pavilion and surrounding land is rentable space. 25. TWIN TREES PARK (North Cape Rock Drive along the Mississippi River) Located 8. DELAWARE PARK (Sprigg Street and Lexington Ave.) An 18 acre undeveloped park. on the northern boundaries of the city, the park contains 61.8 acres. The hiking trail at the park established a partnership between the City of Cape Girardeau, the Missouri Department of 9. DENNIS SCIVALLY (West Cape Rock Drive and Scivally Drive) This is a small Conservation, and Southeast Missouri State University for the purpose of providing a natural neighborhood park with one shelter and one play area. The park features tall shade trees and area for the public to enjoy. a stately stone bridge over the Walker Branch creek. 26. WASHINGTON PARK (Washington Lane and Middle Street) - A 3.3-acre 10. FOUNTAIN PARK (West of Cape Rock Drive) A small mini-park that contains a wa- neighborhood park containing one shelter and one play structure. ter fountain with golf fish to view, sitting benches and a picnic table. This park also contains a 1-mile trail that winds through the wooded area west of Cape Rock Drive.
11. FORT D (Fort street and Locust street) A Civil War Historic Site and the only remaining earthworks of the four originally built PARK LOCATOR MAP in Cape Girardeau. The site was designed by John Wesley Powell and the earthworks were constructed in 1861. 14 12. GROVES PARK (Jean Ann Drive) A 1.8-acre park consisting of one mini-shelter and one playground area.
8 13. INDIAN PARK (William Street and Lorimier Street) This 1.9 acre park contains one mini-shelter, two basketball courts and one play structure. Several summer basketball tournaments are held at this park. 4 25 15 19 9 14. JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE This course features 18-holes of Bermuda fairways and Bent Grass greens. Featuring hilly, 10 tree-lined fairways, water, sand bunkers and architecturally designed 12 3 greens, the course provides a challenge for all golfers. The course and all 18 greens are now open year round, from dawn to dusk. 5 23 26 17 15. KIWANIS PARK (Rotary Drive off of Perryville Road 1 2 22 and Lexington Avenue) The park is 55.8 acres and features three 16 7 21 shelters, one pick-up baseball field, one small pond, one play structure 6 and one restroom facility. Home of Dogtown Dog Park. 13 18
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11 24 For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 35 SHELTERS Picnic Shelter Reservations Looking to reserve a shelter in one of our city parks for a picnic or family gathering? Head to the Parks and Recreation Main Office at 410 Kiwanis Drive at the A. C. Brase Arena located in Arena Park. Reservations must be made in person only and all fees are non-refundable. Shelters vary in size from small (10-30 people), medium (30-70 people) and large (70-100+ people). Fees vary based on size and proximity to amenities. A shelter listing of amenities and rental prices are listed below. Shelters are rented by the day and granted on a first-come-first-served basis. If a shelter is not rented, they are free to use for the public for sanctioned activities (special • Races/Runs/Walks event rental information is on page 37). The City reserves the right to use park Kiwanis Park Shelter 3. • Festivals/Shows/Exhibits/Concerts shelters without a reservation. • Parades/Food & Beverage Events • Tournaments/Competitions SHELTER LOCATIONS SIZE PLAYGROUND PERMANENT GRILL ELECTRICITY DAILY RESTROOMS FEE
ARENA SHELTER 1 - 410 Kiwanis Drive M $45.00
ARENA SHELTER 2 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $35.00
ARENA SHELTER 3 - 410 Kiwanis Drive M $25.00
ARENA SHELTER 4 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $25.00
ARENA SHELTER 5 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $25.00
ARENA SHELTER 6 - 410 Kiwanis Drive M $35.00
ARENA SHELTER 7 - 410 Kiwanis Drive M $45.00
ARENA SHELTER 8 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $10.00
ARENA SHELTER 9 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $10.00
CAPAHA SHELTER 1 - 1400 Broadway St. L $45.00
CAPAHA SHELTER 3 - 1400 Broadway St. L $65.00
CAPAHA SHELTER 4 - 1400 Broadway St. S $25.00 Parks, Trails & Historic Sites Parks, Trails CHOCTAW SHELTER - Broadway & Kingsway S $10.00
DENNIS SCIVALLY SHELTER - 2428 Cape Rock Drive M $25.00
INDIAN PARK SHELTER - William & Lorimier M $25.00
KIWANIS SHELTER 1 - 2100 Rotary Drive L $65.00 KIWANIS SHELTER 2 - 2100 Rotary Drive M $45.00
KIWANIS SHELTER 3 - 2100 Rotary Drive L $65.00
KIWANIS SHELTER 4 - 2100 Rotary Drive M $45.00
RANNEY PARK SHELTER - 600 S. Ranney Ave. M $25.00 WASHINGTON PARK SHELTER - 500 Washington Ave. M $45.00 COMMON PLEAS GAZEBO - 44 N. Lorimier L $50.00 36 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Commemorative Tree Program PARK PROGRAMS & SERVICES Here’s an opportunity to commemorate a special person or occasion while helping beautify the community at the same time. A commemorative tree Special Events in City Parks can be given in memory or in honor of special people, groups or occasions. Groups or organizations wishing to host a Special Event in one of our City parks Gifts of $350 or more will be used to purchase and plant a specified tree will need to complete an application in advance of reserving any facilities. with an appropriately-inscribed memorial stone, which will be placed in the Please contact our administrative office for additional details or to obtain an ground at the foot of the commemorative trees. Each stone will list the person, application. Our Parks and Recreation Main Office is located in Arena Park at group or occasion that is being honored and the tree’s common name. Contact the A. C. Brase Arena at 410 Kiwanis Drive and can be reached by phone at the Parks and Recreation Department for details. Trees will be planted from 573.339.6340. Please allow 30-60 days (minimum) prior to your event for October 1- April 30. review and approval. Special Events are any events that are open to the public, held on City park property and include but are not limited to the following: City Cemeteries • Races/Runs/Walks The City of Cape Girardeau Cemetery Office is located at 1836 Cemetery • Festivals/Shows/Exhibits/Concerts Drive. For information you may contact the cemetery office at 573.334.1917 • Parades/Food & Beverage Events or the main Parks and Recreation Office at 573.339.6340. Mailing address • Tournaments/Competitions for City of Cape Girardeau Cemeteries is 410 Kiwanis Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Adopt a Park • Historic Old Lorimier Cemetery was established in 1808 by Louis Lorimier. Parks, Trails & Historic Sites Did you know that your civic club, church or business organization can “Adopt There are many pre-Civil War and Civil War grave sites in this cemetery. a Park”? The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and Some sites are unmarked. There are no grave sites available for sale at Old our Keep Cape Beautiful Committee are looking for interested groups who Lorimier Cemetery. have a special connection to one of our City Parks or Trails and would like to be involved in improvement projects throughout the year. At a minimum, we • New Lorimier Cemetery was established in 1877. Most of these plots are ask that interested groups help clean up your park or trail section at least four family plots in blocks of four or eight. New Lorimier Cemetery is home to times per year. We will provide the equipment needed and recognize your the “Temple of Rest” Mausoleum established in 1917. All crypts and plots group’s efforts! Plus, your name will appear on a sign posted within the park or have been purchased. on the trail. This makes for a great scouting project, a business team building • Fairmount Cemetery was established in 1883. It sets adjacent to New opportunity or may fit the bill for your civic club goals. We have over 25 parks Lorimier Cemetery and is also a family cemtery. and miles of trails just waiting to be adopted. Please contact us today if you are interested or if you have additional questions. Keep Cape Beautiful The Keep Cape Beautiful Committee is now taking nominations for beautiful properties of the month!
Our Mission “Engage individuals, businesses and organizations to Keep Cape Girardeau Beautiful.”
Find Nomination Forms At: www.cityofcape.org/beautification
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 37 CAPE GIRARDEAU HISTORIC SITES
Don’t miss these UPCOMING EVENTS Memorial Day May 27 | At Fort D Fourth at the Fort July 4 | At Fort D
RED HOUSE FORT D CAPE RIVER INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC SITE HERITAGE MUSEUM Main Street, Cape Girardeau 920 Fort Street, off of Sprigg St., 538 Independence, Cape Girardeau 573.335.6340 Cape Girardeau 573.334.0405
Parks, Trails & Historic Sites Parks, Trails Have you ever wondered what life was like in Constructed in the summer of 1861 by Union The museum is located in the Old Fire & Police early Cape Girardeau? The Red House Interpretive troops under the leadership of John Wesley Station dating to 1908. Learn about river Center commemorates Louis Lorimier, our city’s Powell, Fort D is the only remaining of four Civil captains and the great paddle-wheel steamboats; nineteenth century founder through recreating War earthen fort sites that protected the City of Jean Pierre Girardeau, namesake of our town; his home and trading post. Come learn about Cape Girardeau from Confederate attack. The Marie Oliver, designer of our M0 State Flag; the various jobs Lorimier held from local Spanish earthwork walls remain intact and historical Louis Houck, pioneer railroader who opened Commandant to trading post owner. Also, see signage throughout the fort’s grounds bring development of SE Missouri; Willard Vandiver, what famous visitors came to see Lorimier and its storied past to life. The site also contains a who coined the phrase “The Show Me State” and his family during this exciting time in Cape limestone building that was constructed in 1937 many other exhibits; attend our monthly “Speaker Girardeau. The 2019 season opening day will as a federal WPA project. Self-guided tours Series” to hear local historians revive our past. be May 4, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. are free and can be taken during daylight hour, The River Heritage Museum is open Thursdays General admission is free. Visit www.visitcape. 365 days a year. To schedule a tour contact through Saturdays from Noon - 4:00 p.m. (from com or to schedule a group tour or contact the the CVB at 573-335-1631. Pricing is variable mid-March until mid-December) and is free. Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitors Bureau at ($1-$2) depending on length of tours and/or Special tours offered by appointment. 573-335-1631. requested activities. For more information visit fortdhistoricsite.com.
Learn about our City’s history! 38 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Capaha Field Construction
Park Projects
PARKS, RECREATION AND STORMWATER lower pavilion area, the addition of a new splash pad and restroom, which we hope to complete this summer! Phase Three improvements will include enhancements PROJECTS UPDATE – A MESSY WINTER! to the west side of the park beginning with the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre seating area and accessibility, the Rose Garden, and replacement of the pavilion and The passage of PRS2, as this initiative is simply known, was with a landslide of playground equipment on that side of the park. New walking paths, seating and success. The initiative received 81 percent voter approval a year ago, as the tax accessibility will provide park goers with improved mobility to travel around park was set to expire on December 31, 2018. We are grateful for your support as amenities. Phase Three planning is going on now through the summer. many more amazing community projects will be completed through 2033. This will include one of our signature projects, an indoor aquatic center to replace the aging Central Municipal Pool. In addition to that, there are many more community wide parks, trails and stormwater projects that are on the list. The winter was incredibly challenging for construction projects, but here is an update on where we are with these plans for new and improved facilities. CAPAHA PARK MASTER PLAN (Phase 2, 3 and Ballfield Improvements) The Capaha Park Conceptual Master Plan was completed in 2012 and work has been ongoing since that date. We completed phase one in 2015 and initiated improvements to the Capaha Baseball Field in 2016 and 2017 (ahead of schedule). Our Public Works Department also completed a watershed and stormwater study for Capaha Park which helped provide planning assistance for future pond improvements. Capaha Phase Two has been initiated for improvements to the
New LED ballfield lights!
New sidewalks at Capaha Park!
The City of Cape Girardeau Welcomes the New Cape Catfish Prospect League Team to Capaha! First home game and grand opening for the Ballpark Renovations will be Tuesday, June 4. Stay tuned for details! For more info on the Cape Catfish please go to their website www.capecatfish.com or call 573.803.3103. For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 39 ARENA PARK MASTER PLAN Arena Park is one of our oldest, most used and versatile park facilities in Cape Girardeau. This 90 acre regional park houses both indoor event space and a multitude of outdoor amenities. The park is currently undergoing a large storm water improvement phase which includes channeling excess water underground through new drain pipes to help prevent or limit flooding in the park. The new box culverts are designed to move more water quickly to the Cape LaCroix Creek during major rain events. Overall improvements to Arena Park amenities would not be possible without a plan to help mitigate the flooding that occurs. Many event organizers and programs like the SEMO District Fair run the risk of canceling or losing attendance should a major rain event prevent participation, not to mention damage to our buildings, equipment or the grounds. These storm water improvements will allow us to continue with our park master plan to make the park more accessible and available to host additional year round Crews working on the Arena Park drainage project. special events and activities.
CAPE’S COMMUNITY GARDENS S. Fountain St, Shawnee Park Center, Washington Park The City of Cape Girardeau Community Garden team is excited to get their “green thumbs” limbered up this planting season. Our Free Garden Workshop Series classes have been occurring monthly since January at the Shawnee Park Center and highlight all kinds of opportunities for you to GROW GREEN this spring and summer! The classes have been packed so if you have not taken advantage of this wonderful educational program, now is your chance! The City partners with the Missouri Extension Services Master Gardener program, SEMO’s Agricultural/Horticultural Department and the Charles H. Hutson Nursery to provide garden activities, but we need volunteers! Please come join our Community Garden team by calling our Parks and Recreation Department at 573.339.6340! Above: SEMO Horticulture Club assisting with garden clean up at S. Fountain St. Below: Tree Board member and community garden advocate Robert Harris. Park Projects
Check out our programs that utilize community gardens! Kids in the Kitchen - Page 11 Garden Workshop Series - Page 14
40 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Corporate Games
Citizen Engagement Board Member Spotlight: Mark Lanzotti Parks & Recreation Foundation Board Mark is an active member of the community he lives and works in. He served as a member of the Cape Girardeau City Council representing Ward 5 from 2008-2016. During his services he was named Mayor Pro Tempore from 2014-2016. He also served as a member of the Cape Girardeau Area MAGNET from 2009-2016 and acted as Chairman and Vice Chairman of MAGNET during his term. In 2009, Mark was honored by the Southeast Missourian newspaper as a member of the Business Today “40 Under 40.” Currently Mark is serving on the Cape Girardeau Parks Foundation Board as Vice- President. Mark, Amy and family have lived in Cape Girardeau since 1999. Mark has dedicated countless hours to the betterment of his community through his service on City Council as well as coaching numerous boys baseball teams over the years. He and his family are members of the St. Vincent De Paul parish, and his children attend Cape Girardeau Public Schools.
BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PARKS AND RECREATION PARKS AND RECREATION GOLF COURSE TREE BOARD ADVISORY BOARD FOUNDATION BOARD ADVISORY BOARD (Meets every other month) (2nd Monday of ea. month at Osage Centre) (Meets Quarterly) (4th Thursday of ea. month at Osage Centre) Jennifer Behnken – Chairman Percy Huston – Chairman Bari Neff - President Callie Welker - Chairman Dr. Sven Svenson – Vice Chairman Roger Hudson - Vice Chairman Mark Lanzotti - Vice President Nate Saverino - Vice Chairman Dr. Beverly Evans Daniel Presson – Council Liaison Danny Essner - Treasurer JJ Schulz - Secretary Robert Harris David Cantrell Kevin Noel - Secretary Jerry Grim Laura Klipfel Beverly Evans Stacy Kinder - Council Liaison Keith Sander KEEP CAPE BEAUTIFUL COMM. Pete Frazier Bob Basler Ken House (Last Tuesday of ea. month at Osage) Tracey Glenn Michael Gardner Mark Matthews Becky Mocherman, Chairman Gunnar Knudtson Percy Huston Gary Wren Bonnie Svenson Brad Labruyere Nathan McGuire Brad Wittenborn Missy LaPlant Kevin Noel Pete Poe Kasie Essner Kenneth Stilson Aaron Panton Sarah Laventure Tyler Cuba Lee Piner Ryan Essex - Council Liaison
Want to serve your city? Apply online at www.cityofcape.org For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 41 Sponsor Spotlight: Pepsi MidAmerica
Missouri Cape Girardeau Kennett Poplar Bluff West Plains Pepsi MidAmerica is the largest privately owned Pepsi Bottler in the US. Our company was founded by Harry Crisp in the Tennessee 1930s, with his son Harry L. Crisp II as our Chairman. Pepsi MidAmerica operates out of 11 Depots. Paris Our services are broad, from engagement with traditional up and down the road delivery, to convenient stores and grocery accounts, to vending services including food services and micro markets. We also have a wide range of fountain services to national accounts such as Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC. Pepsi is a brand that stands alone with driving forces Kentucky such as Mountain Dew and Dr. Pepper as strong reinforcements, and our line of healthy options with Crisp & Clear water, Paducah Kickstart, Propel, Gatorade and Lipton Tea brands. These options help us be well rounded and meet the needs of our consumers. We are proud of our array of services and the impact it has on local communities. Our engagement runs deep with involvement in schools, hospitals, universities and seasonal events. If there is an opportunity to partner, we want to Illinois be a part of it. Marion Giving back to the community is ingrained in our business model. We want to be a part of the local community, to give Mt. Vernon when and where we can. These simple practices promote goodwill within the community and it is a way for us to give back, whether it be with ice cold water during the summer months, promotional marketing, sampling events, signage or Effingham just a friendly handshake and a smile. We want to be not only a strong brand, but with the realization that we live here, Robinson we shop here and our kids go to school here, we want to set an example for the community we are already a part of. Our partnership with Cape Parks & Rec has been a growing and blossoming relationship. As Cape Parks & Rec has grown, Chester so have we, and as Cape Parks & Rec has strengthened, so has our relationship. It is a privilege to be a part of the events that go on in our community and the services offered from sporting events, the Cape Girardeau Sportplex, Cape Splash, Shawnee Park Sports Complex, the Osage Centre, and the list continues to grow, all of which we are very proud to be a part of together. Citizen Engagement
Your local Pepsi MidAmerica team (left to right): Division Manager Justin Vetter, Area Manager Jonathon Briley, Channel Manager Heath Bohannon, HR Manager Lindsey Eubanks, Area Sales Manager Kevin Pulliam, On Premise Development John Abernathy 42 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet
Parks & Recreation Foundation
2019 CALENDAR OF EVENTS May 3 Bike to Work & School Day - Osage Centre May 5 City2City Run & Relay - Health Point Fitness May 27 Memorial Day Weekend at Fort D - Fort D Historic Site June 5 Global Day of Running - Capaha Park July 4 Fourth at the Fort - Fort D Historic Site The Parks And Recreation Foundation is a 501c3 Not for Profit organization created August 17 Nightfall Glowball Golf Tournament - Jaycee Golf Course to assist the City of Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department in providing August 17 Cary Flanagan Memorial Softball Tournament - Shawnee for programs, facilities and equipment that may not be funded through limited city September 2 Labor Day at Fort D - Fort D Historic Site tax funds. Your gifts and contributions are tax deductible and we encourage you to September 19 2-Man Senior Golf Tournament - Jaycee Golf Course think about bequeathing to the Foundation as part of your estate giving plan. Gifts September 22 Doggy Swim Day - Cape Splash may be donations, retirement funds, city employee payroll deduction and more. November 7 Spaghetti Day - A. C. Brase Arena Please contact us if you would be interested in becoming a Parks and Recreation December 14 Breakfast with Santa - Osage Centre Foundation supporter! The Board meets quarterly.
SPONSORSHIPS John Schneider Memorial Business Sign Sponsorship Opportunities exist for your business to be recognized through sign sponsorship YOUTH SPORTS at our parks and facilities. Please contact us for more information on how your business can benefit through increased exposure in our parks and facilities. SCHOLARSHIP FUND Event Sponsorship Call 573.339.6340 for more information. Please check out our annual calendar of events to see if there is an event that fits your business needs or recreational interests! Business sponsorships provide increased exposure through marketing, signage and more! Why not Sponsor our annual Spaghetti Day Lunch/Dinner where thousands come to enjoy a fun and affordable family meal? How about Breakfast with Santa in December where over 200 kids and parents enjoy kicking off the holiday season, or how about the NIGHTFALL GLO-BALL Golf Tournament at the Jaycee Golf Course? We have many great programs and events that you can be a part of. Just call 573.339.6340 for more information. Your donations and support can be tax deductible. Please contact us about this opportunity and the many worthwhile projects and programs available. SCHOLARSHIPS The Parks & Recreation Foundation is now offering financial assistance for league registrations through the John Schneider Memorial Youth Sports Scholarship Fund! Scholarships are only available for leagues that require individual sign-ups, Junior Golf and the Youth Track Club. If you are interested in helping support our scholarship fund, give us a call!
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 43 Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet
Honoring Excellence in Youth Sports The Youth Sports Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Mike Payne. Pictured: Parks & Rec. Advisory Board Chairman Percy Huston, Parks Division Manager Brock Davis, Parks & Rec. Director Julia Jones, recipient Mike Payne, Parks & Rec. Foundation Presenting Sponsor: Board Vice President Mark Lanzotti, Rec. Division Manager Scott Williams, and Parks & Rec. Advisory Board member David Cantrell.
Gold Sponsor:
The Parks & Recreation Community Impact Award was presented to Danny Essner. Pictured: Parks Division Manager Brock Davis, Parks & Rec. Advisory Board Chairman Percy Huston, Parks & Rec. Director Julia Jones, recipient Danny Essner, Rec. Division Manager Penny Williams, Rec. Division Manager Scott Williams, and Parks & Rec. Foundation Board Vice President Mark Lanzotti.
Silver Kona Ice Advanced Turf Solutions Lanzotti & Rau, LLC At Your Service Portable Attorneys at Law Toilets Leet Eye Care The Bank of Missouri Southern Bank Bi-State Oil Company: Southern Convenience Stores Family EPIC The Bledsoe Family First State Community Bank The Gaeta Family The Hickey Family Parks & Recreation Foundation Show-Me Center Mid America Hotels Corp.: The Lane Family Auburn Place The Martin Family The Parks & Recreation Sponsor of the Year Award was presented to River Radio. Burger King The O’Neal Family Pictured: Parks Division Manager Brock Davis, Parks & Rec. Director Julia Jones, Holiday Inn Express Scott & Penny Williams & Family recipient Kirby Ray, recipient Mike Renick, recipient Karley McDaniel, Rec. Division Hampton Inn Special Thanks: Manager Penny Williams, and Rec. Division Manager Scott Williams. Popeyes Faune Riggin Sign Master, LLC News & Program Director of Southeast Health KZIM KSIM, Emcee Westrock Orthodontics River Radio Bronze Rekha Patterson Southeast Missouri State Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Women’s Basketball Coach Cape Electrical Supply Andrew Chronister Culver’s Video Production Dutch Enterprises, Inc. Show-Me Center Ford Groves Kidd’s Oil Company
The Youth Sports Official of the Year Award was presented to Brian Rivenburgh. Pictured: Assistant Rec. Division Manager Kaed Horrell, and recipient Brian Rivenburgh. 44 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Friends Parks & ofRecreation the Foundation
TO FUNDRAISE ABOUT THE MEMBERSHIP FOUNDATION The Foundation exists to provide financial support for the The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Foundation is dedicated to City of Cape Girardeau’s Parks & Recreation Department. giving time, talent and treasures to the community through recreational Financial support is provided for parks and recreation facility endeavors. The Foundation hosts many annual community fundraising 1 improvements, equipment and programs through various events in conjunction with the City’s Parks & Recreation Department. fundraisers and sponsorship opportunities. These efforts provide financial support for Department projects and equipment that enhance the community. TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EVENTS Parks & Recreation Foundation The Foundation hosts annual events for the community and surrounding areas of Cape Girardeau that provide fun and THE FOUNDATION NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT enriching family experiences throughout the year. These Join us in our effort to enhance recreational activities and amenities in 2 events include a variety of opportunities from sports and YOUR community. Our group is called Friends of the Parks & Recreation recreation to community meals. Foundation, and we are active in building a community support system for our Parks & Recreation Department through volunteerism and TO CREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS contributions. Our mission is: Through special events, the Foundation promotes topics such as fitness, family, youth sports values, historic districts, 3 memorials and leisure activities for all.
HOW TO JOIN? Choose A Membership Option Below & Contact Us At 573.339.6340.
Corporate Family & Individual Local Discount Card $250 $50 & $25 $15 Benefits: Benefits: Benefits: • Business exposure at Foundation events • Discounts for selected Foundation events • Discounts for 15 local restaurant & retail • “Foundation Sponsor of the Week” • Preferred seating at selected Foundation businesses promotion on facility marquees events with reservation • Card is valid for one calendar year • Exposure in the Foundation newsletter and • An invitation to the Cape Splash Night for • Purchase your card at the A. C. Brase Arena, PLAY CAPE! program guides Foundation Members Osage Centre or SportsPlex! • 10% discount on advertising signage at • One complimentary discount card to local Parks & Recreation facilities businesses (families receive an additional • Six complimentary discount cards to local card) businesses • Subscription to Foundation newsletter • An invitation to the Cape Splash Night for Foundation Members
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 45 Our staff is always here to help!
General Information HOW TO REGISTER GIFT CARDS If noted in this publication, programs, leagues and events can be registered for Give the gift that keeps giving all year round! You can purchase a gift card for online at www.cityofcape.org/parks. Registration forms can also be mailed to the any amount at the A. C. Brase Arena or Osage Centre. Gift cards can be used for A. C. Brase Arena at 410 Kiwanis Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Registrations programs, events, leagues, concessions, facility entry and season passes for Cape can also be done in person at the A. C. Brase Arena. The A. C. Brase Arena is open Splash. between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Cash, check, money order, debit or credit cards are accepted. WEATHER CANCELLATIONS Occasionally, classes or leagues are cancelled due to weather. Call our rainout line COMMUNITY PHONE NUMBERS for up-to-date weather information at 573.975.1024 or download the rainout app to get instant weather updates. Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Main Office 573-339-6340 Central Municipal Pool 573-335-4040 Osage Centre 573-339-6342 DEADLINES/REFUNDS Cape Splash 573-339-6343 RAINOUT All programs have a minimum enrollment. Pre-registration is required prior Shawnee Park Center 573-339-6346 to start of program unless otherwise noted. We reserve the right to cancel a Shawnee Park Sports Complex 573-339-6788 program if sufficient enrollment is not achieved. Full refund or credits will be Cape Girardeau SportsPlex 573-339-6341 HOTLINE given if this occurs. Refunds will follow the Finance Department bill-paying City Cemeteries 573-334-1917 schedule and be issued by city check. Allow three weeks for processing. There Jaycee Municipal Golf Course 573-334-2031 573.975.1024 will be no cash refunds. Payment by credit or debit card will be refunded accordingly. Refunds are granted in the following cases: Other City of Cape Offices DOWNLOAD THE APP If participant withdraws three days prior to the first class, full refund Main Switchboard 573-339-6300 SEARCH FOR: is given. Airport 573-334-6230 RAINOUTLINE.COM Alliance Water 573-339-6357 IN THE APP STORE If participant withdraws after the first class, prorated refund is given. City Manager’s Office 573-339-6320 If participant must withdraw due to illness or injury a prorated Convention & Visitor’s Bureau 573-335-1631 refund is given. Public Library 573-334-5279 No refunds after class is half over. Public Works 573-339-6351 FIND US Refunds for memberships or trips will be made on a case by Other Services case basis. Cape County Parks 573-243-1052 Nature Center 573-290-5218 ONLINE Dept. Of Conservation 573-290-5730 PHOTO POLICY Chamber of Commerce 573-335-3312 WE’RE ON SOCIAL SEMO District Fair 573-334-9250 MEDIA @CAPEPARKS Our staff may take photos of you or your child participating in recreational Cape County Health Dept. 573-335-7846 activities. These photos could be used in future publications. If you do not OR ONLINE AT wish to have your photo published, please inform the photographer. License Bureau – Cape Office 573-335-3659 WWW.CITYOFCAPE.ORG/PARKS American Red Cross 573-335-9471 Unemployment 573-290-5766 Jackson Parks & Recreation 573-204-8848
46 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks How to register ONLINE You can register for Parks & Recreation events, leagues and programs through our website. You can find our website at www.cityofcape.org/parks, or through social media and direct emails from Cape Parks & Rec. 1 Every webpage has a “Register Now” button. Start your online registration by clicking on that button. The “Register Now” button will take you to our online registration portal, ActiveNet. If you’re a new customer, 2 select “Sign up” to create an account. If you’re a repeat customer, select “Login” to sign into your account. TIPS • Your email address is your log in. • After you log in for the first time, you will be sent a confirmation email. You must approve your account through that email before you can go any further. If for some reason the online registration portal tells you your account needs to be activated, call us at 573.339.6340 and we can assist you! • Enter in your information in first, and then your kids. • If you’ve ever signed up for a Parks & Recreation program, even in person at one of our facilities, you’re probably already in our system! Just type in your email address and select “Forgot Password.” • If your information like your address or phone number has changed, you don’t need to create a new account. You can update your info by selecting “My Account” at the top right, and then select “Change Information about Family/Friends.”
Once you’re logged on, search for any events, programs or leagues that you want to register for, and General Information 3 select “Add to Cart.” Follow the question prompts. TIPS • If you’re registering your child, make sure your child is the person registered, not yourself. • If it says you are not old enough to register, please call us at 573.339.6340. From this screen you can “Proceed to Shopping Cart” to pay, or “Register Another Participant for this Activity” or “Add to Cart & Continue Shopping.” Complete your registration by submitting 4 payment. You’re now registered! REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.CITYOFCAPE.ORG/PARKS Cape Girardeau CITIZEN ACADEMY
Where do my tax dollars go? You have questions - we have answers. Consider joining our 8-10 week Citizen Academy! How do you determine We’ll take a deep look into those topics and more. the budget? Program applicants must: Be at least 18 years of age or older How do you maintain Reside or work within Cape Girardeau City Limits our streets? Attend a two-hour session weekly How can I interact with Anticipated City Council members? summer/fall session: Who helps make August - October 2019 critical decisions? More information & apply: Can I see my investments at work? cityofcape.org/academy
CITYofCAPE GIRARDEAU For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 47 VISIT WWW.CITYOFCAPE.ORG/CORPORATEGAMES
CORPORATE GAMES 2019 Working our way to the top!
DIVISION I: September 100 employees or DIVISION II: more $360.00 26-99 employees 15-27, $310.00 2019
HORSESHOES 3-on-3 BASKETBALL
TUG OF WAR GOLF SCRAMBLE
TRAIL RELAY KICKBALL The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department hosts an annual Corporate Games event each fall. Corporate Games was developed to promote healthier BOWLING PICKLEBALL lifestyles and fun for Cape Girardeau area businesses and employee based organizations. CORNHOLE SOFTBALL Corporate Games teams should consist of the employees of various corporate entities, either public or private. A plaque will be awarded to the first place team DISC GOLF SWIMMING RELAY in each division at the end of each competition. At the conclusion of the event, the winner of each division will receive the “Corporate Cup.” In addition to each competition, there will be an opening and closing ceremonies. DODGEBALL TRIVIA
BILLIARDS & DARTS WASHERS
FLAG FOOTBALL SAND VOLLEYBALL
48 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks