2014 Guide To All Things Parks & Recreation
Team Sports & Leagues
Programs & Activities
Special Events
Aquatics
Swimming Lessons
Marion Arts Council
Park Information
Facility Rentals
Marion Parks & Recreation Offices:
Recreation Offices Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center 4500 N Tenth Street | 447-3590 OR Administrative & Operations Offices Thomas Park 343 Marion Boulevard | 447-3580
Parks & Recreation Staff Directory 2014 Park Board
Parks Administrative & Operations Offices—447-3580 Charlie Kress Thomas Park 343 Marion Boulevard, Marion, IA Kyle Martin Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. John McIntosh Mike Carolan Director of Parks & Recreation Terry Speral [email protected] Darcie Coberly Administrative Assistant Patty Wise [email protected] The Park Board meets at 4:00 p.m. on the Aaron Van Milligan Parks Operation Manager second Wednesday of each month at the [email protected] Parks Administrative & Operations Building Ed Chalstrom Maintenance Supervisor at Thomas Park. All meetings are open to Mike Cimprich Parks Operation the public. Paul Giegerich Parks Operation If you have an item that you would like to Eric Mathis Parks Operation have discussed by the Marion Park Board, Matt Nissen Parks Operation please contact Marion Parks & Recreation Scott Sagers Parks Operation in advance of the meeting at 447-3580.
Recreation Offices—447-3590 Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center 4500 N 10th Street, Marion, IA Office Hours: Monday—Friday, 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Karlene Hummel Recreation & Aquatics Coordinator [email protected] Tony Ireland Recreation Supervisor [email protected] MaryAnn Bries Administrative Assistant [email protected] 2014 Tree Board Marion Municipal Swimming Pool—377-1654 Willowood Park Ed Begley 1855 35th Street, Marion, IA Scott Hansen Pool Open: May 24th-August 17th; & then weekends until Labor Day Dustin Hinrichs Sunshine McDonald Pam Munro Mark Sanderson The Park Board meets at 7:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Parks Administrative & Operations Building at Thomas Park. All meetings are open to the public. If you have an item that you would like to have discussed by the Marion Tree Board, please contact Marion Parks & Recreation in advance of the meeting at 447-3580.
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www.cityofmarion.org Mission Statement Table of Contents Youth Sports Programs…………...... 4-7 The Marion Parks and Recreation Department shall provide and Other Youth Programs……....………………………….8 maintain quality parks, facilities, Adult Programs & Events………………………………9 open/natural space, programs and Family/Community Programs………………………...10 services which will enhance the Programs w/ Linn County Conservation……………11 physical, social, and emotional well being of all the citizens of Marion. Aquatics………………………………………………12-14 Marion Arts Council…………………………….………15 Friends of Marion Parks Linn County Master Gardeners…..…………………..16 Facility Rentals………………………...... 17-18 Organized in 2002, Friends of the Marion Parks, a non-profit organization, has supported Marion Park Facilities & Rules…………………...18-19 the parks through purchasing needed What’s New?...... ……….20 equipment, providing a corps of volunteers, and coordinating park staff Registration Forms………………….………….………21 recognition. Volunteers help plant, water and weed flower beds and assist with the Marion Farmers Market and other community events. Your Registration Means a COMMITMENT! When you register your child for a recreational program, you not The Board of Friends of the Marion Parks only make a commitment to your child, but to all the children on the meets the second Thursday at 7 pm from team and participating in the activity. It is very important for your March to October. Since all projects are child to attend all practices and games. If conflicts do arise, be supported by memberships and donations, a sure to communicate this with coaches and/or staff, so they can be membership drive occurs in early September, prepared and make adjustments as necessary. but new and renewal memberships are welcomed anytime. Individual memberships Volunteer Coaches Are Always Needed are $10; family memberships are $15, and If you are interested in coaching or helping with a program, please lifelong memberships are $175. Memorials are note this on your child’s registration form. You can also call also greatly appreciated and tax-deductible, as Karlene Hummel at 447-3590 to be added to the volunteer are all memberships and donations. coaches list. It is important as a volunteer coach, that you are able to make a 100% commitment to the position. If you cannot make If you have ideas for projects, are interested in this commitment, please sign up as an assistant. All volunteer volunteering, or would like to serve on the coaches are required to pass a background test. Board, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Marjorie Jensen at 319-377-5516. Monthly E-Newsletter Sign up for the Marion Parks & Recreation monthly e-newsletter to receive the latest information, timely registration reminders, and Friends of the Cemetery new program alerts. To be added to the list, simply send an email to [email protected]. The newly formed Friends of Oak Shade Cemetery group is meeting on a regular basis. Online Registration Future projects for the group include assisting Registration for recreation programs can now be made online. Visit the parks staff with seasonal clean up, www.cityofmarion.org and select Parks & Recreation. Online maintaining the perennial flowers beds, registration fee payments are processed through Paypal. headstone repairs, researching genealogy and NEW! Drop Boxes Available cemetery history. If you are interested in more We now have drop off boxes located at both Thomas and Lowe information or joining the group, please contact Park. You can drop off registrations at either location 24/7 at your Jay Kacena at 377-7709. own convenience.
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Recreation Offices ● 447- 3590 Recreation Department Policies & Regulations
Good Sportsmanship Insurance All participants in Marion Parks & Marion Parks & Recreation does not provide Recreation programs, including individual accident liability insurance. players, parents, spectators, coaches, and officials, will treat Team Assignment Policy each other with courtesy and To assign teams fairly and randomly, volunteer respect at all times, no exceptions! coaches may pick ONE assistant. If a program needs more than two coaches per REGISTER EARLY! team, Marion Parks & Recreation will assign Please register early to ensure we the additional assistants from names of have adequate numbers to hold our programs, so you or volunteers appearing on the registration forms. Children your child has the opportunity to participate in the desired will be randomly assigned to teams. Children living in the activity. There comes a time when we must evaluate same household will be placed on the same team if they whether or not to hold a program based on number of are in the same division. NO SPECIAL TEAM OR registered participants. We can’t guarantee there will be CARPOOLING REQUESTS PLEASE! any openings after the registration deadline has passed. Once programs are full, participants may choose to be put Confirmation on a waiting list. No confirmations are sent. Please assume your class/ program will be held at the time and place indicated unless Fees, Late Fees, & Refunds you are notified. We will be happy to send you a All fees are due at the time of your registration. Cash, confirmation if you include a self-addressed stamped check, and credit/debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) envelope with your registration. are all acceptable forms of payment. Checks should be made out to Marion Parks & Recreation. A late fee of $10 Cancellations Due To Inclement Weather per individual registration will be added after the Cancellations are posted on www.cityofmarion.org and can registration deadline. Refunds will be given for withdrawals also be found on our Facebook page. If school is cancelled from an activity prior to the start of the event. However, a due to inclement weather, ALL parks and recreation $5 administrative fee will be charged. There are no refunds activities will be cancelled as well. If school is cancelled or after a program has started. Refund checks will be mailed dismissed early on a Friday, then ALL Friday AND and can take up to three weeks to process. Saturday recreation activities are cancelled. Summer activities will be cancelled in the event of a heat warning Financial Assistance being issued. We want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in all of our programs. To be eligible for Photo Policy assistance, you must be a Marion resident. We will have Photos are occasionally taken of participants in our forms available at either office that you will need to programs, classes, or activities and of people enjoying our complete along with providing proof of your income as well parks. Please be aware that these photos may be used in as any additional assistance you may receive. You will be future programs, brochures, websites, flyers or news required to pay a 25% co-payment of the recreation releases. program cost and a 50% co-payment for a swimming pool pass and pool programs. ATTENTION! Active Participants Registrants in any Marion Parks & Recreation program assume responsibility for any risk, implicit or direct, by participation in said activity or facility. Many programs involve body contact, substantial physical exertion, emotional stress, and/or use of equipment, which represents a certain risk to users. It is recommended you check with your physician prior to participating.
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www.cityofmarion.org Boys Baseball Girls Softball Marion Boys Baseball Peg Pierce Marion Girls Softball Boys 9-18 years of age on June 1, 2014 Girls entering 3rd-9th grades fall 2014-2015 Pony League - 9 & 10 year olds Games played at Peg Pierce Softball Complex. Minor League - 11 & 12 year olds Register By: March 10, 2014 Major League - 13, 14 & 15 year olds NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED! Senior League - 16, 17 & 18 year olds Sign Up: Saturdays, 9 a.m.—12 p.m., March 1 & 8 Most games played at Starry Park Baseball Complex. at Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center Please visit www.marionbaseball.org OR Fee: $15, includes team shirt Find us on Facebook – Marion Boys Baseball
There are three ways to register for this league: Girls PeeWee Softball 1. On-Site Registration Girls entering K, 1st or 2nd grades fall 2014-2015 Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center Players are instructed on the basic rules and skills of Saturdays, 9 a.m.—12 p.m., March 1 & 8 softball such as hitting, throwing and fielding. 2. Marion Parks & Recreation Office Kindergarten League – Players have the option of hitting Monday-Friday 7 a.m.—4 p.m. off a tee or having a coach pitch to them. Practices held 3. Website – www.marionbaseball.org during the week; games held at Butterfield and Lowe Print form from website. Mail form and fee to Parks. 1st/2nd grade league – Coaches pitch to the Marion Boys Baseball players. Practices begin the week of May 19 and are held 4500 10th Street, Marion, IA 52302 Monday—Friday; games held at Willow and Lowe Parks. Fee: $50 per player on or before January 31 Fee: $31, includes team shirt Game Dates: Fridays & Saturdays, June 6-July 19 $55 per player February 1 - March 9 Registration Deadline: April 11, 2014 $60 per player after March 10
Boys Advanced PeeWee Baseball Boys 7-8 years of age by June 1, 2014 Players continue to be instructed on hitting, throwing, Looking For A Job? fielding and basic rules of the game. Coaches pitch to the The Marion Parks & Recreation players. Practices begin the week of May 19 and are held Department is a great place to Monday—Friday; games held at Lowe Park. look for a part-time job. Stop by our office to apply for a position Fee: $31, includes team shirt as a summer t-ball umpire, flag Game Dates: Fridays & Saturdays, June 6-July 19 Registration Deadline: April 11, 2014 football official, basketball official, recreation program aide, Boys PeeWee Baseball concessions attendant, building Boys 5-6 years of age by June 1, 2014 supervisor, or seasonal This program is an instructional maintenance worker. league which focuses on hitting, Seasonal lifeguards and swim throwing, fielding and learning lesson instructors are needed the rules of baseball. Players for the Marion Municipal have the option of hitting off the Swimming pool during the tee or having a coach pitch to summer months. Applications them. Practices begin the week for these positions are due by of May 19 and are held February 14th. Monday—Friday; games held at Lowe Park. Fee: $31, includes team shirt Game Dates: Fridays & Saturdays, June 6-July 19 Registration Deadline: April 11, 2014
— 4 — Recreation Offices ● 447- 3590 Blast Ball Youth Soccer Tiny Goal Kickers 4-6 year old boys & girls This program is INSTRUCTIONAL to help develop basic soccer skills – this is not a competitive league. The first two weeks are practice-oriented with instructional games played during the last three weeks. Emphasis is placed on individual skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and FUN. Program held at Butterfield Park. Little Sluggers Blast Ball Fee: $31, includes team shirt 4 year old boys & girls Times: 5:20-5:55 p.m. OR 6:05-6:40 p.m. Blast ball is a fast-paced action game that teaches the very Days: 4 year olds meet on Tuesdays basic skills involved with tee ball. Players work on throwing, 5-6 year olds meet on Thursdays hitting, fielding, teamwork and sportsmanship. This Dates: April 22-May 15 program does NOT have practices. Games held Thursday Registration Deadline: March 7, 2014 evenings at Lowe Park.
Fee: $31, includes team shirt Times: Thursday Evenings Kick Start Soccer Dates: Thursdays, June 5-July 17 3 year old boys & girls Registration Deadline: April 11, 2014 This program helps prepare players for organized soccer in a fun, non-competitive environment. A variety of soccer skills and fundamentals are introduced including: dribbling, Indoor Winter Blast Ball Camp (2015) kicking, passing, tapping, throw-ins and agility. Program 3-year-old boys & girls held at Butterfield Park. Blast Ball helps prepare players for organized baseball/ Fee: $31, includes team shirt softball in a fun, non-competitive environment. Program Times: Monday Nights held at Bowman Woods School. Limit 20 participants. Dates: April 28-May 19 Registration Deadline: March 7, 2014 Fee: $31, includes team shirt Times: Saturday Mornings Dates: Saturdays, February 7-March 7 Registration Deadline: December 12, 2014 Happy Feet Soccer 3-year-old Boys and Girls
Same as Kick Start Soccer (above) except this 2-week program meets on Dream Team Tuesday and Thursday mornings OR evenings in July at Lowe Park. Limit Dream Team League 20 participants. 6-21 year old boys & girls with special needs Fee: $31, includes team shirt This league is open to boys and girls with special needs. A Times: Tuesday & Thursday; buddy is assigned to each player and the rules are very AM: 10-10:30 a.m. adaptable. Games held at Hanna Park. PM: 5:15-5:45 p.m. Volunteer coaches and buddies needed! Dates: July 15-24 Registration Deadline: June 6, 2014 Fee: $31, includes team shirt Times: Mondays & Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Dates: June 9-July 15 Registration Deadline: April 11, 2014
— 5 — www.cityofmarion.org Youth Football Youth Basketball Little Pigskins Football Little Stars Basketball (2015) 4 year old boys and girls 4 year old boys and girls Children learn the basics of football without the contact. Players meet for five sessions to Coaches combine fun and fundamentals through skill- work on very basic ball handling building exercises. Kids also learn the importance of and shooting skills. Parents also sportsmanship. Program held on Tuesday and Thursday participate. Program held at Echo mornings OR evenings at Lowe Park. Limit 20 participants Hill School. per class. Fee: $31, includes team shirt Fee: $31, includes team shirt Times: Saturday Mornings Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays; Dates: February 7-March 7, 2015 AM: 10:45-11:15 a.m. Registration Deadline: December 12, 2014 PM: 4:30-5 p.m. Dates: July 15-24 PeeWee Shooting Stars Basketball (2015) Registration Deadline: June 6, 2014 Boys and girls in K—1st grades
This instructional program works on the basic skills of PeeWee Flag Football dribbling, passing, and shooting. Players spend the first Boys and girls in K—1st grades two practices working on skills then scrimmage the This league is run like a mini clinic teaching the remainder of the time. There are NO additional practices. fundamentals of football. Players have instruction the first Fee: $31, includes team shirt two sessions and games the remainder of the program. Times: Saturday Mornings Program held at Lowe Park. VOLUNTEER COACHES Dates: February 7-March 7, 2015 NEEDED! Registration Deadline: December 12, 2014
Fee: $31, includes team shirt Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays; Youth 5 on 5 Basketball League 5:20-5:55 p.m. OR 6:05-6:40 p.m. Boys and girls in 2nd—6th grades Dates: August 19—September 11 League is divided into 2nd/3rd grades and 4th/5th/6th Registration Deadline: August 1, 2014 grades. Boys and girls play in separate leagues (NOT A
CO-ED LEAGUE). This instructional league works on 2nd/3rd & 4th/5th Grade Flag Football teaching the fundamentals of basketball. One hour Boys and girls in grades 2nd—5th practices held once or twice a week, beginning in mid- This is an instructional league. Coaches schedule practices November, Monday—Friday between 5:30-8pm. in late August during the week. Games are held on Saturday mornings at Lowe Park. VOLUNTEER Fee: $31, includes team shirt Times: Saturday Mornings COACHES NEEDED! Game Dates: Saturdays, December 6-January 24, 2015 Fee: $38, includes team shirt Registration Deadline: October 17, 2014 Game Dates: Saturdays, September 13—October 18 Registration Deadline: August 1, 2014 NEW! 3 on 3 Summer Basketball League Boys and girls in grades 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, & 7th/8th Organize your own team and compete in this new, fun summer league. The separate boys & girls leagues will run for 6 weeks and games will be officiated. The season will conclude with an elimination tournament. Games will be played outdoors at the newly constructed Thomas Park basketball courts. Minimum 3 players per team & maximum of 5 players. Coaches Required! Fee: $75 per team (Min-3 players; Max-5 players) Times: Games start at 5:00 p.m. Dates: Mondays or Wednesdays June 23—July 30 Tournament: Sunday, August 3rd Registration Deadline: June 6, 2014
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Recreation Offices ● 447- 3590 Other Youth Sports Youth Tennis Little Sports Camp 4 year old boys & girls Give tennis a shot! The Marion Parks and Increase your child’s coordination and motor skills while Recreation Department is pleased to partner with the sparking his/her interest in sports! Activities introduced Westfield Tennis Club in Cedar Rapids to provide during this program include T-Ball, Soccer and Football. these quality, affordable and fun tennis classes. This program is set up to focus on each sport in a creative Westfield Tennis Club's highly qualified, certified way that your child is sure to love. Program held at Lowe tennis professionals coordinate classes and train Park. Limit 20 participants. instructors. Children are required to bring their own Fee: $31, includes team shirt racquet. Minimum class size is 2 participants and the Times: Mondays, 5-5:30 p.m. maximum class size is 6 participants. Dates: S1: June 2-23, 2014 S2: August 18-September 15 (No camp Sept. 1) Only rain dates will be made up. Registration Deadline: S1: May 5, 2014 S2: July 21, 2014 Summer Sessions NEW! Little Kickers Kickball S1: June 9-25; Fee—$36.00 (3 meetings) 3-4 year old boys & girls Registration Deadline: May 23, 2014 An instructional approach to the childhood classic game S2: June 30-July 23; Fee—$48.00 (4 meetings) kickball. Come join other kids your age and have a ball Registration Deadline: June 20, 2014 learning how to play kickball. Program held on Wednesday mornings OR evenings at Lowe Park. Limit S3: July 28-August 13; Fee—$36.00 (3 meetings) 15 participants. Registration Deadline: July 18, 2014 Fee: $20.00 ALL programs/sessions held at Times: Wednesdays Oak Ridge Middle School tennis courts AM:10:30-11 a.m. PM: 5-5:30pm Dates: S1: Wednesdays, May 7-28 NEW! Tots S2: Wednesdays, September 3-24 4-6 year old boys & girls Registration Deadline: 1 week prior to start date This class is an introduction to tennis and meant to develop basic tennis skill sets such as hand-eye NEW! Backyard Lawn Games Camp coordination. 6-10 year old boys & girls Class Options: Want to try something new? Tired of the same old Mondays; 5—5:45 p.m traditional sports? Give this new program a try and learn to Wednesdays; 9—9:45 a.m. play some of the classic backyard lawn games, as well as . some new ones. Program held on Tuesdays and NEW! Rookies Thursdays at Willow Park. Limit 20 participants per class. 7-10 year old boys & girls This class is for the junior who is just beginning to play Fee: $25.00 tennis. We provide a fun environment while teaching basic Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-5:45 p.m. Dates: May 20-29 (4 meetings) strokes and rules of the game. Registration Deadline: May 2, 2014 Class Options: Mondays; 6—6:55 p.m. Wednesdays; 10—10:55 a.m.
NEW! Racqueteers 11-13 year old boys & girls The emphasis is on control and consistency. Drills will introduce directional intent and improve mechanics. Class Options: Mondays; 7—7:55 p.m. Wednesdays; 11—11:55 a.m.
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www.cityofmarion.org Youth Programs Special Youth Events NEW! Kid Crafters NEW! EGGStraordinary Egg Hunt 3-5 year old boys & girls Children up to age 8 Come join and socialize with other This new take on the traditional Easter egg hunt will have kids your age as we create different kids jumping for joy. Join other fellow egg hunters for a seasonal crafts and art projects each night you won’t soon forget. Children will first craft their own session. Parents are encouraged to Easter basket before the hunt begins and then it’s off in participate with their child. This search of the mysterious glowing eggs. Who knows, there program is supported by the Marion may even be an Easter Bunny sighting. Event will take Arts Council. Program is held at Lowe place at Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center. The egg Park Arts and Environment Center. hunt will be outside, weather permitting. Please dress Limit 15 participants. accordingly. Limited number of spots available! Fee: $25 Fee: $7.50 per child (Under 2 Free) Times: AM: 10:30-11 a.m. Time: 7-8:30 p.m. PM: 5-5:30 p.m. Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014 Dates: S1: Tuesdays, February 4-25 Registration Deadline: March 14, 2014 S2: Tuesdays, March 4-25 S3: Tuesdays, October 21-November 11 Candy Cane Hunt S4: Tuesdays, December 2-23 Registration Deadline: 1 week prior to start date 3-6 year old boys & girls For anyone that still believes! Someone has left candy NEW! Little Chefs Cooking canes around the Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center grounds. Come help us find them 3-5 year old boys & girls Come ready to bake, cook, and all! First we’ll decorate a bag for have a great time with other kids collecting the candy canes. After your age. Children will create the hunt we’ll enjoy cookies and delicious snacks and treats to eat cocoa. Dress accordingly for the and take home with them. Parents weather – we may even try to make are encouraged to participate with a snowman. Limited number of their child. Bring your appetite! spots available! Program held at Lowe Park Arts Fee: $7.50 per child and Environment Center. Limit 15 participants. Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Dates: December 13, 2014 Fee: $25 Registration Deadline: November 14, 2014 Times: AM:10:30-11:15 a.m.
PM: 5-5:45 p.m. Dates: S1: Thursdays, January 9-30 S2: Thursdays, April 3-24 NEW! Santa’s Little Workshop S3: Thursdays, August 7-28 Boys and girls in grades K-5th S4: Thursdays, October 2-23 Bring your kids to Santa’s Little Registration Deadline: 1 week prior to start date Workshop for an afternoon filled with; games, crafts, snacks, music, movies, and more. Drop your kids off and finish up those last minute Christmas chores and errands. Snacks will be provided during the day. Please send them with appropriate clothing to be outside if weather permits. Limited number of spots available. Fee: $15 for first child; $10 for each additional sibling Time: 12:30-4 p.m. Date: Saturday, December 13, 2014 Registration Deadline: November 14, 2014 — 8 —
Recreation Offices ● 447- 3590 Adult Programs NEW! 3 on 3 Men’s Summer Basketball League NEW! Winter Adult Team Trivia Night Adults 18+ Adults 18+ Take yourself back to the playground days with this new Bring your thinking caps and useless trivial knowledge and recreational league. The league will run for 6 weeks and compete against other teams of adults in fun and all games will be self-officiated. The season will conclude challenging rounds of trivia. Categories will include; pop with an elimination tournament. Games will be played culture, movies, music, sports, history, brand recognition outdoors at the newly constructed Thomas Park basketball and more. Participants are welcome to bring food and drink courts. Minimum 3 players per team & maximum of 5 to share. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams and players. the winner will receive free entry into the following adult Fee: $50 per team (Min-3 players; Max-5 players) trivia night. Event held at Lowe Park Arts and Environment Time: Sunday Afternoons Center. Limited number of spots available. Dates: Sundays, May 18-June June 29, 2014 Fee: $75 per team; Maximum of 8 people per team Tournament: Sunday, June 29 Time: Starts at 6:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: April 25, 2014 Date: Saturday, March 15 Registration Deadline: February 28, 2014
NEW! Adult Bags League Adults 18+ NEW! Fall Adult Team Trivia Night Tailgating season is just around the corner and what better Adults 18+ way to get ready for it by taking part in this new Bring your thinking caps and useless trivial knowledge and recreational league featuring the tailgate classic corn-hole compete against other teams of adults in fun and game, better known to many of you as simply “Bags”. challenging rounds of trivia. Categories will include; pop Teams of two will compete in a six-week season, followed culture, movies, music, sports, history, brand recognition by an end of the season elimination tournament. League and more. Participants are welcome to bring food and drink will take place at Thomas Park or Lowe Park. Limited to share. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams and number of spots available. the winner will receive free entry into the following adult Fee: $25 per team of two trivia night. Event held at Lowe Park Arts and Environment Time: Matches Start at 5:30 p.m. Center. Limited number of spots available. Dates: Tuesdays, June 24-July 29 Fee: $75 per team; Maximum of 8 people per team Tournament: Saturday, August 2 Time: Starts at 6:00 p.m. Registration Deadline: June 2, 2014 Date: Saturday, October 25 Registration Deadline: October 8, 2014
NEW! Co-Ed Adult Kickball League Adults 18+ Gather your best team of friends, family, and coworkers and take yourself back to recess with this exciting new league offered by the Marion and Hiawatha Parks and Recreation Departments. Teams will play a 6 game Congratulations regular season, followed by a single elimination tournament to team at the end of the season. Teams will be seeded based on Hufflepuffz on their regular season record. Games will take place at either winning the Lowe Park in Marion or Guthridge Park in Hiawatha. inaugural Adult Limited number of spots available. Team Trivia Fee: $50 per team (Minimum 8 players) Night on Time: Games start 5:30 p.m. Dates: Tuesdays, August 5—September 9 November 16! Tournament: Sunday, September 14 Registration Deadline: July 21, 2014
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www.cityofmarion.org Family & Community Programs and Special Events
NEW! Capture The City Photo Contest NEW! Light The Night-Holiday Lights Tour Open to All ages Open to All Marion residents Capture the best that Marion has to offer through your Tis’ the season to show off your Christmas spirit by photo lens. Participants are encouraged to get out and take decorating your property for the holidays. Entrants will be photos throughout the community. Photos of local events & judged by a combination of city staff and public viewers. programs, scenic views, artwork, monuments, wildlife, Participants must complete an entry form and drop it off at nature, etc. are welcome for submission. Photos will be Lowe Park, 4500 N 10th Street, Marion, IA 52302. Voters judged and voted on by city staff and the winners will can pick up a list of entries at Lowe Park starting Friday, receive a prize & recognition from the department. Photo December 13th. Voting will take place December 13th-23rd. of the year will be displayed in our next annual program Fee: FREE; Prizes awarded to winners brochure. Participants can e-mail their photos to Dates: December 12—25, 2014 [email protected]. Please include your; name, age, Registration Deadline: December 5, 2014 contact information, and a brief description and location of the photo. Maximum of 5 photo submissions per session please. NEW! Winter Wonderland Party Fee: FREE Open To All Ages and Families Times: Ongoing Program Join us at Lowe Park and help us with our winter Dates: S1: December 1—February 21 landscaping by filling the area with beautiful snowmen. Hot S2: March 1—May 23 cocoa and seasonal treats will be served. Some basic S3: June 1—August 24 supplies will be provided, but please bring your own décor S4: September 1—November 23 to make your snowmen unique. This event is free to Registration Deadline: No registration required participate, but must call 447-3590, to reserve a spot.
NEW! City Pumpkin Decorating Contest Fee: FREE, must call 447-3590 to reserve your spot Open to All ages Program Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014 Carve, paint, and sculpt your most creative and best Time/Location: 12:00-3:00 p.m. at Lowe Park Register Deadline: January 10, 2014 looking pumpkin and compete against other fellow community members. Pumpkins will be judged and voted on by city staff and the winners will receive a prize from the Swamp Fox Festival recreation department. Participants can submit their pumpkins at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center September 6, 2014 th at 4500 N 10 Street, Marion, IA 52302. Please include Marion’s Annual Swamp Fox your name, age, contact information and a clever name for Festival will be held Saturday, your pumpkin design. Pumpkins will be on display through September 6th of this year. Events Halloween at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center. are held at City Square Park on Fee: FREE Friday night Register Deadline: No pre-registration required, must fill and Saturday morning, and move out an entry form over to Lowe Park on Saturday Program Dates: Submit pumpkins October 20-24, 2014 evening. Events and activities Voting: Will take place October 27-31 include: Old Settlers Brunch, live
music, the always popular Swamp Fox parade on Saturday morning, Swamp Fox 5k, food and craft vendors, pancake breakfast, kids games & activities, and concludes with an exciting fireworks display. Look for more details in the Marion Messenger, Marion Times, and on the City of Marion’s website in mid-August for an official list of events & activities.
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Recreation Offices ● 447- 3590 Cooperative Programs with Linn County Conservation
The Marion Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer these NEW and exciting programs by partnering with the Linn County Conservation Department and Wickiup Hill Learning Center. All programs are held at Lowe & are FREE (excluding the archery clinic) , but you must call the recreation office to reserve your spot —447-3590. This helps to ensure adequate numbers are met to hold the program. NEW! Creature Feature NEW! Youth Archery Clinic Children ages 5+ Children ages 10-16 Come for an hour of fun as a naturalist shows off some of An introduction to shooting recurve bows, a traditional bow their favorite animals. This entertaining and informative style similar to the one used by heroine Katniss Everdeen program allows visitors to hear, see, and touch many of our in the Hunger Games. Wickiup Hill Naturalist Sarah Wendt fascinating furry, slimy, and scaly friends. Limit 40 will help students determine eye dominance, practice participants. proper form and execute shooting exercises. Limited Fee: FREE, but must call 447-3590 to reserve your spot number of spots available. Time: 10-11 a.m. Fee: $10 per child, must pre-register at Lowe Park Date: Saturday, March 29, 2014 Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Registration Deadline: March 21, 2014 Date: Thursday, August 7, 2014 Registration Deadline: August 1, 2014 NEW! Full Moon Nature Hike Adults and Families NEW! Fish Iowa! Adventure Hike the trails at Lowe Park by the light of the full moon Children ages 8-14 with a Wickiup Learning Center naturalist. Find out what Come out and reel in the fun as we learn more about creatures come out with the full moon at the park. Make casting and how to lure more fish to your line. Participants sure to bring water, wear comfortable shoes and dress for will learn about fish identification, water habitat, knots, and the weather. Please do not bring a flashlight. Limit 60 more. Of course, we’ll also go fishing. It will require a hike participants. to get to the pond and back, but over a well paved trail. Fee: FREE, but must call 447-3590 to reserve your spot Fee: FREE, but must call 447-3590 to reserve your spot Time: 8-9 p.m.. Time: 3-6 p.m. Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014 Date: Saturday, June 7, 2014 Registration Deadline: April 11, 2014 Registration Deadline: May 30, 2014 Discount Admission Tickets to Area Attractions
Gate Price: $25.00 Want To Get Away? Gate Price: $55.00 *Our Price: $23.00 The Marion Parks and Recreation Department *Our Price: $37.00 offers discount admission tickets to some of the areas hottest attractions and vacation spots!
Tickets available starting in May at: Gate Price: $11.00 Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center, Gate Price: $38.33 *Our Price: $9.00 Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. *Our Price: $29.50
*Prices subject to change, 2014 prices not available at time of printing.
Gate Price: $43.99 Gate Price: $39.00 *Our Price: $30.00 *Our Price: $31.00 — 11 — Marion Municipal Swimming Pool ● 377- 1654 Marion Municipal Swimming Pool & Splash Pads
Swimming Lesson Registration 2014 Pool Season Registrations begin April 26 and are NOT accepted May 24—August 17th, & then weekends until Labor Day prior to this date. (The line at Registration Day can be long at the start of the day, so plan accordingly). After Marion Municipal Swimming Pool April 26, registrations are accepted in person or by Willowood Park—1855 35th Street, Marion mail at the Parks & Recreation office. When registering Hours: Monday—Friday 12:30-8 p.m. by mail please include a self-addressed stamped Saturday & Sunday 12:30-7 p.m. envelope so we may confirm your class sessions and Special Hours Due to Session 1 Swim Lessons: times. June 2-6 & June 9-13 12:30-4:00 p.m. Swim Lesson Session Limits *Pool does not re-open after these lessons To allow more children the opportunity to take swim Daily Adult Lap Swim Hours: lessons, each child may be registered for no more than 11:15 a.m.—12:15 p.m. two sessions prior to May 15. After May 15 you may 12:30 p.m.—Close (Lap Lane ONLY) register for additional sessions. *No evening lap swim from June 2-6 & 9-13 due to lessons No Waiting Lists The number of students per class is limited in order to Pool Admission—Cash or Check only provide quality lessons for everyone. Once a class is Ages 3 & Under $2.50 filled, no one else can register for that class. Ages 4 & Older $3.50 Seniors (Age 60+) $2.50 Lesson Changes and Refunds There is a $10 charge per lesson for changes to the Seasonal Pass Purchases date(s) or time(s) you have registered for. Refunds are Individual Pass $100.00 available prior to the start of the session less a $5 Family Pass $190.00 administrative fee per lesson. No refunds after the first day of class. Purchase season passes at the Marion Parks & Recreation office from 7 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Passes may also Swimming Pool General Information be purchased during swim lesson registration on April 26 and Youth age 9 and younger MUST be supervised by a at the swimming pool starting May 24. Only cash or checks responsible person age 15 or older. are accepted for payment. Swim diapers are required for anyone who is not Family Season Pass – Includes two adults and immediate toilet trained. Regular diapers are not allowed. children that all reside at the same address. This could Cut-off shorts, thongs, street clothes and sweat include children of divorced parents who have joint custody, pants are prohibited in the pool. T-shirts may be worn step-children or foster children. A babysitter may be added over appropriate swimming attire. to your family pass for an additional $75. A babysitter is NO REFUNDS are given if the pool closes due to defined as a responsible young adult that will bring your weather conditions. The pool may close if air children to the pool and supervise them in your absence. temperatures drop or if lightning is spotted. Use your discretion when coming to the pool in these adverse Discounted Admission Days $2 Days – June 15 • July 13• August 10 Splash Pads Pay only $2 per person on these special days Thomas Park Splash Pad Willowood Park Splash Pad $12 Family Nights – Every Sunday 4-7 p.m. Hours of Operation Hours of Operation Bring your family for a Sunday night swim at the Marion Pool! Open daily: 11:00am—7:00pm Open daily during pool hours Admission is for a maximum of two adults and 4 children The Thomas Park splash pad will The Willowood Park splash pad under the age of 18. (This can include grandparents bringing open for the season on Memorial is located inside the confines of their grandchildren.) Day weekend and remain open the Marion municipal swimming through Labor Day. Splash pad pool. Regular pool admission Private Pool Rentals may remain open after Labor fees apply to utilize this splash Day depending on the weather. pad area. Rental Information can be found on page 13
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Recreation Offices ● 447- 3590— Marion Municipal Swimming Pool ● 377- 1654 Aquatics & Swim Lessons
Swimming Lessons Registration Day Swim Lesson Levels The following guidelines will Saturday, April 26, 2014: 8 a.m.—12 p.m. help determine which level Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center best fits your child’s swimming Lessons are available for children ages 4 and up. ability. All children are Sessions run for two consecutive weeks with classes assessed at their first lesson meeting 45 minutes each day, Monday—Friday. and may be moved to a different level as necessary. If your child is between levels, please register for the lower one. Fee: $32 per child, per session Students learn many different skills at each level. They usually need more than one session at each level to pass SPLASH! Parent/Toddler Class to the next level. Parent and Child 18 months-2 years of age Parent and child will work together on games and activities Level 1— Students learn to fully submerge face and body, designed to prepare for lessons. This class will be held breathe rhythmically, experience buoyancy, float on front during Session 3 from 11:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. and back, and swim on front and back using arm and leg Limit 20 participants. actions.
Level 2— Students learn to float on front and back with Marion Sharks Swim Team glide, swim a combined stroke front and back, demonstrate Boys and Girls 6-18 years of age rhythmic breathing, tread water, and swim on side. Open to all swimmers who are able to swim 25 yards. Level 3— (Participants must be able to stand unassisted, Participants have the in three feet of water.) Students learn front crawl with rotary opportunity to compete breathing, back crawl, butterfly arm and leg motions, a against other area teams. kneeling or standing dive, survival float, and retrieve a Coached by Jody Petersen submerged object. and pool staff. Level 4— Students work on strokes including front and Fee: $80 (includes $15 fee to back crawl, swim on side with scissor kick, elementary Cedar Rapids) back, breaststroke and butterfly. They also learn diving, Program Dates: Early morning practices 7-8:20 a.m. underwater swimming, surface dives and open turns on June through July front and back. Register By: May 2, 2014 Level 5— Students refine the front and back crawl,
elementary back, breaststroke, butterfly and sidestroke.
They also learn standing and shallow dives, pike and tuck NEW! Adult Drop-In Swimming Lessons surface dives, and front and backstroke flip turns. Saturdays, June 14th-August 16th Level 6— Students refine strokes to swim with ease, 9-10 a.m.; $5 per lesson efficiency, power and smoothness over greater distances. This level is offers these personal emphasis options: personal water safety, fitness swimming, fundamentals of diving, and lifeguard readiness. Private Pool Rentals Evening rentals of the Marion Pool are available for birthday parties, neighborhood gatherings, church groups, etc. To make a reservation before May 24, contact the Parks & Recreation office at 447-3590; beginning May 24, contact the pool directly at 377-1654. Mon-Fri, 8:15-9:45 p.m. ………………………………..$190 Sat-Sun, 7:15-8:45 p.m. ………………………………..$190
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www.cityofmarion.org Swim Lessons
Please review the times and dates for each session to ensure you are signing your child up for the correct level, time, and session. If you are registering your child or someone else for swimming lessons ONLY and no other programs at this time, we ask that you please use the registration form at the bottom of the page. To ensure more children have access to swim lessons in the summer, you may not register your child for more than two lessons prior to May 15, 2014.
Session 1 ● June 2—13 Session 2 ● June 16—27 Session 3 ● July 7—18 Session 4 ● July 21—Aug 1 Time Level Class # Time Level Class # Time Level Class # Time Level Class # 4:30pm Level 1 A101 8:30am Level 1 A201 8:30am Level 1 A301 8:30am Level 1 A401 Level 2 A102 Level 2 A202 Level 2 A302 Level 2 A402 Level 3 A103 Level 3 A203 Level 3 A303 Level 3 A403 Level 4 A104 Level 4 A204 Level 4 A304 Level 4 A404 5:20pm Level 1 B101 Level 5 A205 Level 5 A305 Level 5 A405 Level 2 B102 Level 6 A206 Level 6 A306 9:25am Level 1 B401 Level 3 B103 9:25am Level 1 B201 9:25am Level 1 B301 Level 2 B402 Level 4 B104 Level 2 B202 Level 2 B302 Level 3 B403 Level 5 B105 Level 3 B203 Level 3 B303 Level 4 B404 Level 6 B106 Level 4 B204 Level 4 B304 Level 5 B405 6:15pm Level 1 C101 Level 5 B205 Level 5 B305 Level 6 B406 Level 2 C102 Level 6 B206 Level 6 B306 10:20am Level 1 C401 Level 3 C103 10:20am Level 1 C201 10:20am Level 1 C301 Level 2 C402 Level 4 C104 Level 2 C202 Level 2 C302 Level 3 C403 Level 5 C105 Level 3 C203 Level 3 C303 Level 4 C404 Level 6 C106 Level 4 C204 Level 4 C304 Level 5 C405 Level 5 C205 Level 5 C305 Level 6 C406 ALL swim lessons Level 6 C206 11:15am Level 1 D301 11:15am Level 1 D401 are $32 per child, 11:15am Level 1 D201 Level 2 D302 Level 2 D402 per session. Level 2 D202 11:30am SPLASH! SPLASH! Level 3 D403 Payment is due at Level 3 D203 Level 4 D404 time of registration. Level 4 D204 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Marion Parks & Recreation Swim Lesson Registration Form ONLY Please print clearly and complete all fields
Parent/Guardian: ______(Last Name) (First Name) (Signature)
Address: ______(Street) (City & Zip) (E-mail)
Phone: ______(Primary) (Secondary)
Participant’s Information:
1st Choice 2nd Choice Last Name First Name Age D.O.B. Level Class # Class # Fee
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Lowe Park Arts & A reception is held for each exhibit on a Thursday night Environment Center during the exhibit. Visitors meet the featured artists, hear them discuss their work and enjoy light refreshments. 4500 North 10th Street One wall in the gallery is dedicated to presenting artwork of Marion, Iowa 52302 students from the city of Marion schools. A different school 447-3590 or 377-1017 is featured each month from October through May. [email protected] Workshops Educational and entertaining workshops have been provided by the Marion Arts Council since its inception in For updates on all of our art, music and workshop 1976. Some workshops are designed for adult education, events, find us on Facebook and “Like Us”. some for children and some for family artistic activities. Instructors of the fine arts who are interested in leading The Marion Arts Council is a seven member volunteer workshops are encouraged to contact us at board appointed by the Mayor, with the mission of [email protected]. promoting the importance of the arts and developing programs that maximize public awareness of art, artists Performances and culture. Between December Gallery Exhibits & and April, Coffeehouse Nights are held in the Receptions lobby and gallery area In the front portion of of the Arts and the Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center. Environment Center is These musical an inviting area which is performances feature the gallery for Marion talented local acoustic artists in a relaxed coffeehouse type Arts Council exhibits. atmosphere. Admission is free while coffee, cocoa and Approximately every pastries from Witte’s End Coffeehouse are available for eight weeks a new purchase. exhibit is displayed in the gallery, featuring works by local, Iowa and regional Associate Members & Volunteers artists. This is a great opportunity for the citizens of Marion If you are interested in becoming an associate member of and visitors to enjoy a variety of quality works of art. the Marion Arts Council or looking to volunteer, please Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and the e-mail them at [email protected] to obtain more first Saturday of each month 1-3 p.m. information on how to get involved.
Marion Arts Council
Dennis Frevert Fuf Renfer Patsi Gann Angie Pierce Jennings Joni Reed Cooley
The Marion Arts Council meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center.
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Master Gardeners are a dedicated group of trained educational workshops, growing plants for the Lowe Park volunteers willing to share their horticulture knowledge, a demonstration gardens, the Linn County Master Gardener love of gardening, an enthusiasm for learning, and a Plant Sale, flowers for the Marion Parks Department & the commitment to helping others. donation of vegetable plants to low income families who are supplementing their diet with home grown foods, and Master Gardeners are members of the local community various other projects. who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and gardens. They are willing to learn more and The Linn County Master share their knowledge about horticulture. Master Gardeners’ Lowe Park Gardeners attend classes taught by Iowa State University Demonstration Gardens Extension staff and specialists. The program offers 40 and ABC Discovery hours of instruction that covers topics such as lawn care, Garden offer an outdoor flower and vegetable gardening, ornamental trees and plant growing lab. Visit our shrubs, fruit crops, and houseplants. Training also covers public outdoor plant learning lab at Lowe Park, 4500 N 10th insects, disease, and weed control, soil and plant nutrition, Street in Marion, Iowa. as well as pesticide safety. Twelve continuously developing gardens are available for In exchange for training, participants are asked to volunteer public education and enjoyment. The gardens are 40 hours of service back to their local county extension accessible all day, programs by the end of the calendar year following every day. Take a self- completion of class hours. The type of service done by guided tour through Master Gardeners includes: educating youth and the the gardens using the community, answering questions on the Hotline, answering Demonstration Garden horticulture related questions at a booth at public events, brochure available at and planting demonstration educational garden plots. Once Lowe Park in the the 40 hours are completed, Interns become Master garden mail box Gardeners and are then only required to volunteer 12 hours (pictured above). Linn a year plus 6 educational hours a year to stay certified. County Master Gardeners are available to answer questions regularly on Tuesday evenings and Thursday The Lowe Park mornings. Greenhouse is a joint project between the City of Marion and Contact Information: the ISU Extension Linn Michelle Kenyon Brown County Master Community Ag Programs Manager Gardeners. The E-mail: [email protected] greenhouse is used as Phone: (319)-377-9839 Ext. 309 a classroom for Community Gardens
Community garden plots are available for lease at Lowe Park. Plot size is approximately 20’ x 40’ and can be leased for $25 for the season. Gardens must be cleared at the end of growing season, but no later than October 13. For questions or plot availability, please contact the Marion recreation office at Lowe Park at 447-3590. There may be a waitlist for garden plots depending on the demand.
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Recreation Offices ● 447- 3590 Facility & Field Rentals—447-3590
Reservations for Marion Park facilities must be made in Klopfenstein Amphitheater, Lowe Park person at the Marion Parks & Recreation office, Monday At the time of print, we were still working on the fee thru Friday,7 a.m.-4 p.m. Payment by cash, check, or structure and regulations for the Klopfenstein Amphitheater credit/debit is due when the reservation is made. for the Performing Arts located at Lowe Park. Until then, See also alcohol permits on page 18. please visit the city’s website at cityofmarion.org for the most up-to-date and current information regarding the Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center progress of the amphitheater as it nears completion. The non-smoking facility offers several options to Ball Diamonds & Soccer Fields accommodate groups of many different sizes. Weekend Beginning Monday, January 5, 2015, reservations for rates begin at 4 p.m. on Fridays. diamonds and soccer fields will be taken at the Marion Kitchen Facilities—Use of the kitchen is included only recreation offices at Lowe Park. Fees must be paid at the with rental of Hickory and use of the kitchenette time reservations are made. Marion Parks & Recreation (refrigerator, microwave and sink) is included only with has first priority of all facilities and predetermines the time rental of Red Oak. slots that are available for rental. Whole Facility—350 people / 220 seated Soccer fields…………………………………………$10/hour 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-10 p.m………………………………...$500 Ball diamonds………………………………..$15/90 minutes Additional Hour (Before 9 a.m. OR After 10 p.m.)…….$100 Private Pool Rentals— See page 13 for details All day (8 a.m.-11p.m.)…….………………………...... $1,000 Hickory —10 round tables / 60 people Park Pavilions Red Oak—8 round tables / 48-64 people Pavilions are available for rental May 1—October 31 and White Oak—8 round tables / 48-64 people feature electricity, running water and grills (Taube Park Weekdays……………………………………$100/three hours does not have a sink, but water is available). Trash must be Weekends—9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-10 p.m…………...…….$150 placed in the containers provided. Weekends—all day…………………………………….….$300 Six-hour rentals run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-10 p.m. The Oaks—as one large room / 90-120 people Renters of the first reservation must leave by 3 p.m. to Weekdays……………………………………$150/three hours allow for cleaning. If additional time is needed, please rent Weekends—9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-10 p.m…………...……$250 for the entire day. Weekends—all day……………………………………….$400 Taube Pavilion – Taube Park Sunburst—10 small square tables / 40 people 25 capacity……………………$30/six hours OR $45/all day Small room for non-profit groups and very small meeting Green Pavilion – Thomas Park groups. Does not include use of the kitchen. Hanna Pavilion – Hanna Park Weekdays—after 3 p.m……………………………...$15/hour 75 capacity……………………$60/six hours OR $90/all day Weekends—9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-10 p.m…………………$100 New Pavilions – Thomas Park (Opening in 2014) Weekends—all day……………………………………….$150 75 capacity…………………….$60/six hours OR $90/all day *Two hour limit, use allowed once per month, Mon.-Fri. English Pavilion – Thomas Park Hickory & Sunburst—100 people 150 capacity…………………$75/six hours OR $100/all day These spaces are adjacent, but does NOT convert to one large space. Tables and kitchen use included as described Depot Pavilion – City Square Park above. 50 capacity…………………..$75/six hours OR $100/all day Weekends—9 a.m.-3 p.m. or 4-10 p.m…………………$250 Thomas Park Safe Room Weekends—all day……………..………………………...$400 The non-smoking facility has a seating capacity of 100 and use of a refrigerator, microwave and sink are included May & June Reservations For Graduation Parties with rental. Six-hour rentals run 8 a.m.-2 p.m. or 4-10 p.m. To accommodate more families, rentals for graduation parties at Lowe Park for weekends in May and June will be Weekdays………………………………………$150/six hours limited to one time period—9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OR 4:30 p.m. Weekends and Holidays (All Day), 9 a.m.-10 p.m…….$300 to 10:30pm. No alcohol allowed at graduation party rentals. Weekday daytime rentals (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) are not available April 1 to November 30. — 17 —
Administrative & Operations Offices ● 447- 3580 Park Rules & Regulations Oak Shade Cemetery
Alcohol Permits & Policies Marion Parks & Recreation manages the beautiful and Alcohol permits are required for Lowe Park and Thomas historic city-owned cemetery located at 789 2nd Avenue. Park Safe Room facility rentals if you intend to serve Spaces may be purchased at the Parks & Recreation office alcohol at your function. Requests are reviewed by the for $650 each. If the space is not for an immediate need, it Marion Park Board with a $25 non-refundable application may be purchased on a payment plan. For more fee. No kegs or hard liquor are permitted information, please call 447-3580. For park pavilion rentals, No kegs or hard liquor are Cemetery Clean-up Dates permitted per city ordinance. Spring clean-up date is mid-March; all winter decorations must be removed. New decorations may be placed after General Regulations May 15. Fall clean-up date is mid-October. Holiday NO SMOKING at any ball fields, recreational activities or decorations may be placed after Thanksgiving. at City Square Park during special events. Snowmobiles are prohibited from all city parks and trails. All parks close at 10:00 p.m. according to city ordinance.
Pets All pets shall be kept on a leash in all park areas, including all walking trails and Oak Shade Cemetery. Pets are not allowed in pavilions or within 100 feet of food vendors, playgrounds, ball fields, or swimming pools.
Pet owners are required to clean up after their pet.
Pets are not allowed at large community functions such as the events held at City Square or Lowe Parks.
Trail Etiquette and Safety
Horses and motorized vehicles are not allowed on any city trails. Marion Farmers Market
Stay alert, walk/ride to the right side of the path and May 3-September 27 announce “Passing on your left,” when passing another Wednesdays 3-6 p.m. & Saturdays 8-11:30 a.m. user on the trail. The Marion Farmers Market offers a wide variety of locally Tree Permits & Memorial Trees grown produce, fresh baked goods, flowers, and homemade crafts. Tree Permits The 2014 Farmers Market is held at City Square Park in Homeowners are required to obtain a tree permit for tree the depot. Watch for more details and information in the plantings in the right of way. This process allows us to Marion Messenger and online at www.cityofmarion.org. accurately track trees that the City is responsible for and ensure proper placement. A site inspection will be If you are interested in being a vendor at the Farmers performed by staff. An informational packet and permit Market, please contact the Marion Parks & Recreation may be obtained at either Thomas or Lowe Park during office at 447-3590 for availability of space and rental rates. normal office hours. There is no fee for this permit. We will begin accepting rentals in early February. Lowe Park Memorial Tree Program Rates and Fees are as followed… Plant a memorial tree in honor of a loved one at Lowe Park Seasonal—Wed. & Sat…………………………………...$200 through the Memorial Tree program. For more information Seasonal—Wed. OR Sat…………………………………$125 or to purchase a memorial tree please call 447-3580. Daily—Wednesday…………………………………………$30 Memorial Tree…………..………………………………..$150 Daily—Saturday…………………………………………….$30 Memorial Tree with plaque…...………………………..$250
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Administrative & Operations Offices ● 447- 3580 Marion Parks Facilities & Amenities
Ascension Park 875 S 22nd St. • Open play area, picnic tables, playground, Marion Senior Center at Lowe Park soccer field, basketball court. Seniors gather Monday—Friday for socializing, Boyson Park & Trail card games, bingo, dancing, and more. 975 Boyson Rd. • One-mile walking/biking trail w/ access to Lunch served daily at 11:30 for Thomas, Donnelly, & Hanna parks, access to Lindale, a minimal fee. Parkview, & Krumbholtz trails, restrooms, picnic tables. Call 241-4072 for dinner Butterfield Park reservations, activity 29th Ave. & 35th St. • Basketball court, baseball diamond, schedule, and more playground, gazebo with grill, restroom, open play area. information. City Square Park 1001 7th Ave. • Pavilion, picnic tables, grill, train caboose. J.W. Gill Park No smoking during community functions. 3450 Hawthorne St. • Small walking trail, playground equipment, gazebo, grill, restroom, basketball court, Donnelly Park baseball diamond, open play area. 290 W 8th Ave. • Small pavilion, playground, basketball court, peewee ball diamond, restroom, grill, access to Lininger Park Boyson Trail. 390 Alburnett Rd. • Baseball diamond, picnic tables, restroom, open play area, playground equipment, sandbox Elza Park w/ diggers, basketball court. 1645 5th Ave. • Picnic tables, playground. Lowe Park Faulkes Heritage Woods 4500 N 10th St. • Home to the Arts & Environment Center 30th St. & Tama St. • 1.5 mile walking trail in 110 acres of and the Parks & Recreation offices. Hard surface trails natural woodland. including a sculpture trail, amphitheater, open space, fishing pond, ball diamonds, sports fields, restrooms, Glenbrook Cove concessions, community gardens. 40th Street Dr. • Four acres of open space, picnic tables, grill. Peg Pierce Complex 3205 3rd Ave. • Site of Marion Girls Softball program, Hanna Park concessions, small playground, restrooms, picnic tables. 775 Fairview Dr. • Pavilion, grills, restrooms, volleyball net, basketball court, picnic tables, baseball diamond, open Starry Park play area, playground equipment, sandbox area w/ 1480 Grand Ave. • Site of Marion Boys Baseball program, diggers, access to Boyson Trail. concessions, small playground, batting cage, restrooms, picnic tables. City of Marion Trails Taube Park 2200 31st St. • Small pavilion, grill, restroom, playground, Boyson Trail— 2.4 miles, crushed limestone trail, sandbox, basketball court, picnic tables, open play area. follows Indian Creek. Krumbholtz Trail— .75 mile, crushed limestone trail, Thomas/Legion Parks 335 Marion Blvd. • Two pavilions, playgrounds, sandbox w/ Thomas Park to Highway 100. diggers, two full-size basketball courts, ice rink, 18-hole Lindale Trail— 1 mile, crushed limestone trail, from disc golf, splash pad, horseshoe courts, trails, picnic Lindale Drive West to C Avenue. tables, grills, restrooms, open play area, sledding hill, access to Boyson & Krumboltz Trail. Gill Park Trail— 1,500 feet, circular walking path. Lowe Park Trail— 1.25 mile, paved trail from 10th Willow Park street to Oak Ridge Middle School parking lot. 990 2nd St. • Playground, restrooms, ball diamond, rolle bolle courts, open play area. Lowe Park Art Trail— Paved path that winds its way through art sculptures and behind the Klopfenstein Willowood Park Amphitheater for the Performing Arts. 1855 35th St. • Marion Municipal Swimming Pool, pavilions, grills, small playground, restrooms.
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www.cityofmarion.org What’s New with Marion Parks & Recreation!
Rolle Bolle Courts Klopfenstein Two new rolle bolle courts Amphitheater for the were constructed at Willow Performing Arts Park. Rolle bolle is an old European game developed The construction for the by the Belgians shortly after Klopfenstein Amphitheater the reformation and passed for the Performing Arts is on through generations. The game is similar to horseshoes, well underway and nearing ten pin bowling, and bocce ball. Our court in Marion is the completion. The first public rolle bolle court in Linn County. For more amphitheater is located at Lowe Park behind the Arts and information on the game of rolle bolle, please contact Lynn Environment Center. The Amphitheater, expected to open DeDecker at 832-2353. in the Spring of 2014, will host a variety of special events such as; live music, concerts, theatrical performances, Thomas Park Basketball festivals, special events, and more. Courts/Ice Rink The amphitheater will also be A new basketball court/ice rink available for private rentals. At has opened at Thomas Park. the time of printing, amphitheater This new amenity can be used fees and rules are still being year around. In warmer months discussed, so please check back there are two basketball courts. in the spring for a list of rules During the colder winter months, as the weather and fees by either contacting the cooperates, this will also be our ice rink. Check the Marion recreation offices at 447-3590 or Parks and Recreation website for updates on the 2014 ice check the city website at cityofmarion.org. rink season. A ribbon cutting and opening ceremony is scheduled for early May at the amphitheater, located behind the Lowe New Phone Number at Lowe Park Park Arts and Environment Center. Please check the city There is a new phone number for the Lowe website for details in the Spring. Park Arts and Environment Center and Recreation Offices. The new phone number is 447-3590. Please use this number for all The Marion Adopt-A-Spot questions regarding recreation programs, Program allows individuals aquatics, and rental information. or groups to adopt identified public areas. Through New Payment Options adoption, they may assume The Parks and Recreation Department will be the responsibility to installing credit/debit card machines at both introduce sustainable Thomas Park & Lowe Park Arts and management practices for Environment Center. Which means you will the maintenance and soon have the option to pay your program beautification of the public fees, rental fees, and other park fees with a areas. Areas to adopt: A credit & debit card to make payment options PARK, A TRAIL, GREENSPACE, or A FLOWER BED . more convenient for everyone. No registrations or rentals can be made over the phone with a credit card. Procedure for Adopt –A-Spot application— Marion Parks & Recreation Department ... Drop Boxes For your convenience, we now have drop A representative of an interested group or an individual off boxes located at both Thomas and Lowe should contact the Parks Department at 447-3580. A staff Park. You can drop off registrations at member will explain the program and provide a either location 24/7 at your convenience. sponsorship application.
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Marion Parks & Recreation General Registration Form Please print clearly and complete all fields
Parent/Guardian: ______(Last Name) (First Name) (Signature)
Address: ______(Street) (City & Zip) (E-mail)
Phone: ______Youth Shirt Sizes: Extra Small (2-4), Small (6-8), Medium (10-12), Large (14-16) (Primary) (Secondary) Adult Shirt Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large
Participant’s Information: Grade Shirt Last Name First Name M/F Age D.O.B. 2014-15 Activity Size Fee
I would like to volunteer to: ____Coach ____Asst. Coach ______(Name) (Shirt Size)
Phone:______(Primary) (Secondary) (E-mail)
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Parent/Guardian: ______(Last Name) (First Name) (Signature)
Address: ______(Street) (City & Zip) (E-mail)
Phone: ______Youth Shirt Sizes: Extra Small (2-4), Small (6-8), Medium (10-12), Large (14-16) (Primary) (Secondary) Adult Shirt Sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large Participant’s Information: Grade Shirt Last Name First Name M/F Age D.O.B. 2014-15 Activity Size Fee
I would like to volunteer to: ____Coach ____Asst. Coach ______(Name) (Shirt Size)
Phone:______(Primary) (Secondary) (E-mail)
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www.cityofmarion.org
Have An Idea? Have a program, league, or event that you would like to see offered by the Marion Parks and Recreation Department? 2014 Events At Let us know! Marion City Square Park We are always looking for new and exciting offerings for the people of Marion. If you have Marion Arts Festival an idea, please contact us at 447-3590 or e-mail Tony Ireland at May 17 Sponsored by Marion Chamber [email protected] . BBQ Rendezvous June 7 Sponsored by Marion Kiwanis THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
A special “Thank You” to ALL of Marion By Moonlight our wonderful volunteers that help June 5, 12, 19, 26 us throughout the year with all of Sponsored by Farmers State Bank our programs and events. Many of these programs and events would Marion Community Band Concerts not be possible without your generous spirit and time June 10 ● July 1 commitments. We understand that every person’s time is valuable Uptown Marion Markets and we truly appreciate you taking June 14 ● July 12 ● August 9 time out of your busy schedules to Sponsored by Marion Chamber help support the Marion Parks and Recreation Department. Marion Big Band Concerts July 10, 17, 24, 31
Uptown Getdown August 7, 14, 21, 28 Sponsored by Marion Chamber Swamp Fox Festival September 6
Christmas In The Park December 5 Sponsored by Marion Chamber
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Marion Parks & Recreation
4500 N. 10th Street Marion, Iowa 52302
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