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FALL 2017PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITY GUIDE 1 PARKS AND RECREATION A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR: Whether it's Theater Class, Community Day, Youth Basketball, or the 70th Annual Halloween Parade, Newark Parks and Recreation has plenty to keep you and your family active this Fall! Perhaps you'd prefer a leisurely stroll in one of our 33 parks or bike over 17 miles of trails to enjoy the fall foliage? In addition to just being fun, our parks, programs and services give all of us a chance to enrich our lives and promote a healthy lifestyle. We are proud to serve the Newark Community since 1968. Join us for our 50th anniversary celebration in 2018! TABLE OF CONTENTS Information Page 3 Sincerely, Frequently Asked Questions Page 4 Joseph Spadafino Director, Newark Parks and Recreation George Wilson Center Page 5 School Age Care Page 6 Sports & Aquatics Page 8 Fitness Page 15 Special Interest Page 17 Visual & Performing Arts Page 20 Trips Page 22 Events Page 23 Activity Registration Page 28 Newark Maps Page 29 SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTS If you have a suggestion or comment regarding the Newark Parks and Recreation Department, please let us know. You may contact the department by phone at (302) 366-7000, [email protected], or by mail at 220 South Main Street, Newark, DE 220 SOUTH MAIN STREET, NEWARK DE 19711 19711. PHONE: (302) 366-7000 FAX: (302) 366-7169 HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. JOSEPH SPADAFINO, DIRECTOR 2 FALL 2017 | WWW.NEWARKDE.GOV/PLAY REGISTER ONLINE AT NEWARKDE.GOV/PLAY PARKS & RECREATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Parks and Recreation Department is continuously in search of recreation leaders and instructors with special skills and interests, as well as seasonal park maintenance personnel. The department offers part-time temporary employment opportunities in a wide variety of program areas. We are accepting applications for the fall season for the following positions: LIFEGUARDS PARK MAINTENANCE BASKETBALL REFEREES GYMNASIUM SUPERVISORS SOCCER INSTRUCTORS BASKETBALL INSTRUCTORS BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CENTER TENNIS INSTRUCTORS SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS In addition, if you have a special talent and would like to share it with others by instructing a class, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department. We’re open to new and interesting ideas. Examples of instructional classes include handmade crafts, cooking, pottery, music, dance, tennis and hobbies. For additional information on our employment opportunities, call (302) 366-7000 or visit www.newarkde.gov/play. VOLUNTEER INFORMATION The Parks and Recreation Department has many volunteer opportunities available to you! From teens through older adults, volunteers assist with special events, programs, summer camps, and are vital in taking care of our parks! More information, opportunities and volunteer applications are available online at www.newarkde.gov/play. We look forward to working with you. The following are just a few areas where volunteer assistance is needed: THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING! YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUE The Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank COACHES the many people who volunteer their time and expertise to assist with special events, coach teams, lend a hand PRESCHOOL & YOUTH in community service, and assist in leading programs. ACTIVITIES Volunteers contribute toward making Newark a better OFFICE ASSISTANCE community to live, learn, work and play. PARK & TRAIL MAINTENANCE TRAFFIC ISLAND BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM The Parks and Recreation Department would like to extend a FALL COMMUNITY EVENTS unique opportunity to you and your business. We invite you Newark Community Day to take part in helping to beautify our community and also Mayor’s Harvest Festival allow your business to be seen on roads heavily traveled Fall Community Clean Up by residents and visitors. To show your support, an island Halloween Parade beautification sign is placed on a site with your business Halloween Party at GWC name printed on it. With the completion of DelDOT’s NewBark PawLooza improvements to South Main Street there are many sites Turkey Trot 5k/10k Race available. For more information please call the Recreation Thanksgiving Day Breakfast office at (302) 366-7000. FALL 2017 | WWW.NEWARKDE.GOV/PLAY 3 REGISTER ONLINE AT PARKS & RECREATION NEWARKDE.GOV/PLAY F.A.Q. WHAT DOES RDF STAND FOR? RDF stands for Resident Discounted Fee. The Parks and Recreation Department strives to provide quality and affordable recreation opportunities to the community. In recognizing that City of Newark residents support our department along with other city services through their city taxes, residents are offered a discounted fee. Non-residents will pay the regular fee for programs. If ADOPT A PARK you're unsure about resident status, you may call the Parks and Recreation Department at (302) 366-7000. ADOPT-A-PARK/STREAM PROGRAM The City of Newark has 17 miles of trails and 33 parks WHO IS A NEWARK RESIDENT? Newark residents live within the corporate city limits. totaling over 650 acres of parkland. Newark’s Parks Not all persons with Newark mailing addresses live and Recreation Department is offering local civic, within the city limits. If you receive a City of Newark social, school and family groups an opportunity electric bill, you are a Newark resident. Not sure? The for direct stewardship of our park, stream and trail Parks and Recreation staff will be able to assist you areas. The Adoption program asks that your group (302) 366-7000. Those persons not living within the city limits are welcome to enjoy our activities at the fee pick up litter at the agreed upon park area at least listed. one time each month. Trash bags will be provided. The Parks and Recreation Department can provide DOES THE CITY OF NEWARK OFFER FINANCIAL a list of parks or stream areas to select from. Other ASSISTANCE? care or improvement options are possible, such The City of Newark is committed to providing as horticultural plantings or stream bank erosion recreational opportunities to everyone without regard to economic circumstances. For this reason, a Fee protection. For more information, contact Chrissy at Assistance Program for City Residents is available for (302) 366-7000, [email protected]. A special qualifying individuals (youths and adults). If you are thank you to the organizations who are currently interested in finding out more about the program, you involved in the Adopt-A-Park/Stream program. are encouraged to contact Paula Ennis, Recreation Superintendent, at the Parks and Recreation office Curtis Mill Park - Methvin Family for more information. All inquiries and requests are Dorothy Miller Park - Energy & Environmental Policy strictly confidential. Funding for this program has been Student Association secured through the Federal Community Development Elan Park - Ostertag - Stretch Family Block Grant and is available on a limited basis. Fairfield Park - Graduate Student Government Fairfield Crest Park - Conkey Family WHAT IS THE JAMES F. HALL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP Folk Park - Girl Scout Troop #42, #176 & Kindness FUND? Matters in Delaware Youth Group The City and family and friends of Jim Hall have George Read Park - Kucienski Family established a scholarship to honor his memory Hidden Valley Park - Menzer Family and recognize his great contribution to the Newark James F. Hall Trail -The College School community. Jim Hall was the City’s first Parks Kells Park - Sigma Alpha Professional Agriculture Sorority and Recreation Director, an outdoorsman and a Lewis Park - Delaware Autism Program conservationist. He founded our Summer Playground Lumbrook Park - Delaware School for the Deaf and Rittenhouse Camp programs to share his love Mason Dixon Trail - Wilmington Trail Club of nature with Newark’s young people. The purpose Newark Reservoir - Community Systems of the scholarship is to provide tuition assistance to Norma B. Handloff Park - Boy Scout Troop #56 youth who would otherwise be unable to participate Olan Thomas Park - Kucienski Family in our activities and programs. For more information Old Paper Mill Park - Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity call the Parks and Recreation office at (302) 366- Phillips Park - Newark Center for Creative Learning 7000. All inquiries and application materials are strictly Pomeroy & Newark Rail Trail - Tom Burke confidential. Rahway Park - The Moss Family Rittenhouse Park - Gallaher Family & Bancroft Family Stafford Park - McBride Family 4 FALL 2017 | WWW.NEWARKDE.GOV/PLAY REGISTER ONLINE AT NEWARKDE.GOV/PLAY PARKS & RECREATION GEORGE WILSON CENTER 303 NEW LONDON ROAD If you are planning a special occasion or need a meeting place for your organization or group, the George Wilson Community Center (GWC) may be the perfect location! Located at 303 New London Road (across from Clayton Hall), the GWC is Newark’s best-kept secret as a multi-purpose meeting space. The indoor facilities are available to organizations or individuals for rental purposes. The Main Hall has a seating capacity of 150 people. Each meeting room has a seating capacity of 20 people. If you are planning a birthday party, anniversary, baby shower or would like to hold a civic, business or other meeting, please call the Parks and Recreation Department or stop by to speak with the professional staff. In addition to affordable rates, we offer a staff person on site during all rentals who will provide set up and take down of tables and chairs. Additional equipment is available for your unique needs, such as a big screen TV, DVD player, stage, podium, microphone and speaker. Food and refreshments are permitted; however, alcoholic beverages are prohibited. A kitchen is also available to keep your refreshments and meals at the optimum temperatures and to keep your rental room clutter-free and clean. 2017 RENTAL RATES PARTY PACKAGE ONE $170 ROOM SHORT TERM * LONG TERM ** STAFF HOST FOR 2 ½ HOURS Main Hall $40/HR $30/HR 2 HOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY Meeting Room $25/HR $20/HR Kitchen $20/HR $20/HR 12 GOODY BAGS RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE T-SHIRT FOR BIRTHDAY CHILD 1 ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT 2018 RENTAL RATES VARIOUS BIRTHDAY GAMES ROOM SHORT TERM * LONG TERM ** Main Hall $50/HR $35/HR Meeting Room $30/HR $25/HR Kitchen $30/HR $30/HR EFFECTIVE JAN.