AUTUMN/WINTER Activity Guide 2019/20 sparksrec.com 1 City of Sparks test.indd 7 8/28/19 5:33 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Adult Sports Welcome ..................................3 Registration Information ..................4 General Information ......................6 Community Centers ......................7–9 Aquatics/Swimming .......................10–15 Kids Out–of–School Programs ...........16-18 Small Wonders Learning Center .........19 Arts ........................................20 Special Populations .......................23 Special Events Community Classes .......................24–26 Youth Sports ..............................29–31 Special Events .............................32–33 Adult Sports ..............................36–39 Community Giving ........................40–41 Parks & Facilities .........................42–45 Please note: Classes and programs do not take place on the following holidays unless otherwise noted: 10/25, 11/11, 11/28-29, 12/25, 1/1, 1/20, 2/17. MISSION STATEMENT Special Populations Strengthening Sparks by protecting parks and natural resources and fostering recreation opportunities and special events that enhance our city’s image, economic vitality and quality of life. 2 City of Sparks WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR This past year, our Parks and Recreation team accomplished a 75% cost recovery rate; brought in approximately $24.4 million economic impact to the Truckee Meadows through the activities and tournaments at the Golden Eagle Regional Park; raised $15,000 for the Youth Scholarship Fund through the 17th Annual Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament; named two future parks and received a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts for a public art overlay plan for Victorian Square. This fall you’ll see new Sparks signage educating the public on our new smoke/vape free park ordinance. Your compliance is appreciated and assists us in providing healthy, clean and safe parks. I’m aware of the demand for our Youthwatch services which has created waiting lists. With a growing community and low unemployment rate, please know that we are doing everything we can to recruit, train and retain part-time staff to meet your needs. Thank you for your patience and patronage. Tracy L. Domingues Director of Parks and Recreation Sparks Parks and Recreation staff. SPARKS PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT • Donald Abbott • Terry Frugoli (775) 353–2376 • 98 Richards Way • Sparks, NV 89431 • Laura Bayer • Jennifer Martinez Tracy Domingues, Director of Parks and Recreation • Jack Byrom • David Sexton Chris Cobb, Parks Development Coordinator • Brad Fitch • Andrea Tavener Francine Burge, Special Events Supervisor Shauna Nelson, Recreation Manager – Youth Watch/Special Populations Commission meetings are scheduled quarterly on the fourth Wednesday of Tanja Ramociotti, Recreation Specialist – Runs/Seniors/ January, April, July and October in the City Council Chambers, 745 4th St., Contracts/Youth Sports at 5:30 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to attend these public meetings. Call Andre Stigall, Parks and Recreation Admin. Manager (775) 353-2376 to confirm meeting dates. Jackie Martinez, Office Assistant I ALF SORENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER LARRY D. JOHNSON COMMUNITY CENTER (775) 353–2385 • 1400 Baring Blvd. • Sparks, NV 89434 (775) 353–7780 • 1200 12th St. • Sparks, NV 89431 Tony Pehle, Recreation Manager – Sports/Facilities Cindy Brantner, Recreation Specialist – Facility/Programs/ SPARKS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER Small Wonders/Youth Sports Operated by Washoe County Senior Services Shawn Olson, Aquatics Specialist (775) 353–3110 • 97 Richards Way • Sparks, NV 89431 SPARKS CITY COUNCIL Mayor and Council members can be reached at (775) 353-2311 Ron Smith Donald Abbott Ed Lawson Paul Anderson Charlene Bybee Kristopher Dahir Neil Krutz Mayor Ward #1 Ward #2 Ward #3 Ward #4 Ward #5 City Manager Additional elected officials: Judge Barbara S. McCarthy – Dept. 1, Judge Jim Spoo – Dept. 2, Chet Adams – City Attorney See page 45 for a map of parks in your ward. www.sparksrec.com 3 REGISTRATION INFORMATION ONLINE REGISTRATION PHONE REGISTRATION Try our convenient 24-hour online registration system for classes with the Phone-in registration is available for all programs, computer symbol. All you need is your household I.D. number and a VISA, unless otherwise noted. MASTERCARD or DISCOVER card. To obtain your I.D. number, e-mail • Parks and Recreation Office: (775) 353-2376 [email protected] or call (775) 353-2376. Be prepared to provide the • Alf Sorensen Community Center: (775) 353-2385 first/last name of each member in your household, their • Larry D. Johnson Community Center: (775) 353-7780 respective birth dates, address, email, and phone number. Once you have an I.D. number, you can register online at sparksrec.com. Use of mobile devices/tablets not WALK-IN REGISTRATION recommended for this system. Walk-in registration is available for all programs, unless otherwise noted. You must register for adult sports leagues at the Alf Sorensen Community Center. See box below for PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS location and hours of operation for our facilities. Proof of residency is required on all registrations claiming Sparks residency rates. You are a resident if you reside within the City of Sparks boundaries. Having a Sparks mailing address does not necessarily mean you reside within the city NOTE: The majority of programs offered are self-supporting. The fees limits. Acceptable forms of proof are: collected from these programs are not intended for profit. The fees cover the • Copy of driver’s license (as long as it shows current physical address) costs of providing necessary supplies and staff to run said programs. Fees and and copy of sewer bill or power bill (showing the person’s name and programs are subject to change without notice. The Sparks Parks and Recreation service address). Department reserves the right to make cancellations as deemed necessary and refund accordingly. REGISTRATION INFORMATION In addition to the online option, registrations (unless otherwise indicated) are managed through the Parks and Recreation Department Office, the Alf Sorensen Community Center (for classes held there and adult sports leagues), DID YOU KNOW? and at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center (for programs and classes held Rotary Club of Sparks & Rotary Club of Sparks Centennial Sunrise replaced 45 trees at Shadow Mountain Park, most of at the facility). Classes fill quickly, so early registration is advised. Registration is which were killed by the Western Bark Beatle. on a first-come, first-serve basis. All fees are due and payable upon registration. Unless indicated, fees are for the entire session, rather than on a per class basis. HOURS OF OPERATION REVISED! Please note the hours of operation for the following facilities: CANCELLATION POLICY PLEASE FOR PROGRAMS NOTE RECREATION OFFICE – 98 Richards Way Monday – Thursday .............................7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cancellation requests for programs must be received no later than the Friday ............................................................... Closed business day (M - F) prior to the session start date at the Recreation Office or at any of our recreation centers, by email to LARRY D. JOHNSON COMMUNITY CENTER [email protected], by phone and fax. You can download the 1200 12th St. cancellation form at sparksrec.com. No refund, credit or prorating will Monday – Friday ............................... 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. be given for any part of a session, daily or weekly, once it has begun. Saturday and Sunday .......................................Rentals Only Exceptions may be made for verified medical issues/family emergencies (verification must be included with the request) and considered on a ALF SORENSEN COMMUNITY CENTER case-by-case basis by the program supervisor and/or Director of Parks 1400 Baring Blvd. and Recreation. Full refunds may be granted if a cancellation request Monday and Wednesday .....................6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. form is submitted a minimum of 14 days prior to the program start date. No check refunds will be issued if a registration is paid by credit card. Tuesday and Thursday ......................... 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If a cancellation request form is submitted less than 14 days prior to the Friday ............................................ 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. program start date, the refund will be issued as household credit only, less Saturday ........................................12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. a $3 processing fee. The $3 processing fee is deducted from the original Sunday .............................................................. Closed registration payment. Household credit on account must be applied to balance due before other payment methods will be accepted. Household SPARKS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER – 97 Richards Way credits are refunded quarterly by check to the address on file. Call (775) 353-3110 for hours 4 City of Sparks Do it again. More bowling, racing, putting, and playing than ever! Wild Island’s Coconut Bowl is bigger, brighter and bolder than ever with indoor action that’ll glow you away! Do it again and again on our Jungle Kart black light go kart track or in the heat of battle in our Elite Force 30-player Laser Tag arena. With a 90+ game arcade/ Bowling • Black Light Go Karts • Laser Tag • redemption store, party spaces, High Ballocity play Arcade/Redemption Store • XD Adventure Theater High Ballocity • Mini Golf • Parties/Groups structure, XD Adventure