Parks & Recreation Activity Guide Spring/Summer
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PARKS AND RECREATION www.victorny.org • Phone: (585) 742-0141 • Fax: (585) 924-0202 GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021 Resident Registration Begins: Monday, May 10, 2021 Non-resident Registration Begins: Monday, May 17, 2021 Things to Look for this Spring and Summer! Brian Emelson, CPRE, Director of Parks and Recreation As we enter the spring and summer months, the DIRECTOR OF Department of Parks and Recreation will restart its PARKS & RECREATION award winning recreation program that Victor residents Brian Emelson, C.P.R.E. and families have come to know so well for over two bemelson@town- victor -ny.us decades. Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to PARKS MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT be of local and national concern, we feel that we are in a Jeff Rader good place to resume some of our recreational activities jrader@town -victor- ny.us and experiences. Recreation programs and special events will follow health and safety guidelines including MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Nick Bodine wearing of masks, smaller group sizes, sanitizing of Travis Thomas public facilities, daily health checks and physical distancing. TRAIL MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Adam Reitz As you will note in our program offering; our focus [email protected] this spring and summer will be on outdoor recreation programs and events which occur in our parks and trail systems. Activities will include nature camps for preschool and school age children, sports instruction in gymnastics, mountain biking, running and pickleball; the community garden at MaryFrances Bluebird Haven and Lunch in the Park for our seniors! We will showcase our annual Sid Partington Memorial Concert in the Park series on Thursday evenings at the Victor Municipal Park bandshell and feature a “new location” for our children and family concerts which will be held outside at the Victor-Farmington Library in the Mead Square Park area. Kids and families can celebrate the end of summer at the “Back to School Family Campout and Movie” at Dryer Road Park on August 28th. MISSION STATEMENT For specific recreation program information including The Town of Victor Parks and how and when to register, please visit us at www. Recreation Department is dedicated to offering ALL victorny.org as we reopen the recreation component of residents a balanced system of the Department of Parks and Recreation. parklands, preservation of open space, and broad-based leisure We wish you a happy and healthy spring and summer in opportunities that will foster growth of healthy lifestyles. Victor. 2 | WWW.VICTORNY.ORG | PHONE: (585) 742-0141 | FAX: (585) 924-0202 | EMAIL: [email protected] [email protected] DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION RECREATION PROGRAM AND SPECIAL EVENT COVID-19 GUIDELINES – SPRING/SUMMER 2021 Thank you for your interest in our spring and summer recreation programs and special events. As we reopen our program, our #1 goal is the safety of our participants and staff. Our Department will meet or exceed all New York State and Ontario County Department of Health guidelines and protocols. We ask for your support and assistance to help us insure that you have a positive and worthwhile experience. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM OUR DEPARTMENT? • Clean facilities with regular sanitizing. • Staff and instructors that wear face masks at all time in public spaces. • Strategically located hand washing and sanitizing stations. • Consistent and ongoing communication. WHAT DO WE ASK OF YOU AS A PARTICIPANT IN OUR PROGRAM? • Do not attend a program or come to an event if you are feeling ill. • Hand wash and sanitize before and after participating in a program. • If possible, bring your own program related equipment. • Face masks are required at recreation programs and special events. If you are eating or drinking at your activity and are seated and able to maintain a safe social distance of six-feet, you may remove your face mask. • Please move directly to your activity space and do not congregate in common areas. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT… • Programs may be modified to operate in the safest manner possible. • Programs will have physical distancing requirements when appropriate. • The total capacity of our indoor and outdoor recreation facilities will be 50% of fire code and not exceed (150) participants or event attendees. We look forward to seeing you back at our recreation programs and special events. Please help us make activities safe and enjoyable for everyone including our staff, instructors, and park patrons. These guidelines and our procedures for implementing them are subject to change with little notice. Thank you for your patience and commitment to our community! Brian C. Emelson, CPRE, Director of Parks and Recreation SPRING/SUMMER 2021 | 3 Special Events BACK TO SCHOOL FAMILY CAMPOUT & MOVIE Are you and your kids new to camping? Do you crave more outdoor activities for your New! family and want to hone those skills a little closer to home? Bring your tent, lantern, sleeping bags and snacks and join us at Dryer Road Park for sunset hikes, the animated, family movie SOUL from Disney / Pixar and stay in the park for an overnight campout. The Roc City Sammich food truck, Salvatore’s Pizzeria and Kona Ice will be on hand serving up a variety of festive food and tasty treats! Masks or face coverings required. LOCATION: Dryer Road Park, 7405 Dryer Road AGES: All ages FEE: FREE, but pre-registration required. DATE: 8/28/21 DAY / TIME: Saturday, 6:00 pm to Sunday, 10:00 am PROGRAM# DR821FCM SUNSHINE & SMILES IN MEAD SQUARE: SUMMERTIME CHILDREN’S CONCERT SERIES New! We are excited to bring our summer children’s concert series to the Mead Square Park area of the Village this year! Our community partners at the Victor-Farmington Library will be co-sponsoring these events which will tie in to their summer reading program theme “Tails and Tales.” Local food truck Macarollin will be on –site with their gourmet mac-n-cheese dishes or bring some snacks to share with your family and friends! Masks or face coverings required. LOCATION: Mead Square Park & Victor-Farmington Library Parking Lot AGES: All ages FEE: FREE DAY / TIME: Tuesdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm DATES: July 6th featuring composer and singer Vincent Nunes! Vincent’s original, interactive music has entertained young audiences in the Rochester area for many years. His lyrics have a flair for fun and send a positive message about the future of our society being in the hands of our children! Vincent has been the recipient of several awards and he has performed throughout the country, so we are delighted to have him help us kick off our summer reading program “Tails and Tales” at the Victor-Farmington Library! August 10th featuring entertainer Mark Rust! Mark’s charismatic personality combines well with his blend of wit and humor sure to captivate audiences of all ages. You will be treated to music from instruments including guitar, banjo, piano, fiddle, mountain dulcimer, and hammered dulcimer. Enjoy tales from Mark’s past growing up in a musical family in the Catskill Mountains. GONE FISHING…YOUTH FISHING DERBY Grab your fishing pole and get ready to cast your line at one of our feature parks for this annual event for kids! Participants will receive prizes, a snack and winners will get a trophy. Please bring your own fishing pole and tackle box. We will provide bait. Parents must accompany children. Masks or face coverings required. Pre-registration is required and is limited to the first (25) children. LOCATION: Victor Municipal Park, 6680 Paparone Drive, off Brace Road AGES: 5 – 12 years FEE: $5 DAY / DATE: Saturday, 6/19/21 TIME: 9:00 – 10:30 am PROGRAM# VMP621GF 4 | WWW.VICTORNY.ORG | PHONE: (585) 742-0141 | FAX: (585) 924-0202 | EMAIL: [email protected] BROUGHT TO YOU BY Special Events SID PARTINGTON MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES Celebrate the sounds of summer with your family and friends COMMUNITY at this annual Victor concert in the park series! Bring your PARTNERS own blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic basket or food and drinks from area businesses, vendors and food trucks. Masks or face coverings required. LOCATION: Victor Municipal Park, 6680 Paparone Drive, off Brace Road AGES: All ages FEE: FREE DAY / TIME: Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm DATES: July 1st FLINT CREEK Country music with a kick! This band features\ modern country music with a few classic sounds thrown in. Get ready for a good time! FOOD TRUCK: Two Guys Kitchen & Catering by Bistro 11 July 8th THE EARTHTONES Harmony-driven classic rock just like the music that you listened to from the back end of the station wagon in the late ‘70’s. You’ll know all the words to these tunes! FOOD TRUCK: LePetit Poutine July 15th BILL TIBERIO BAND Join famed local saxophonist and music educator Bill Tiberio and some of Rochester’s finest Jazz musicians for a wonderful evening of music! FOOD TRUCK: Two Guys Kitchen & Catering by Bistro 11 July 22nd MR. MUSTARD Enjoy this Beatles tribute band as they share timeless songs and hits that helped change pop music culture. FOOD TRUCK: Tom Wahl’s July 29th HEY MABEL A diverse mixture of blues, rock, soul and pop which has helped them become a mainstay of the local music scene. Enjoy contemporary covers from Janis Joplin to Alabama Shakes and more classic hits! FOOD TRUCK: Two Guys Kitchen & Catering by Bistro 11 August 5th MARC BERGER AND RIDE A nationally touring act that plays country, blues and roots rock so put on those dancing shoes band join us for a great finish to our summer concert season! FOOD TRUCK: Dinosaur BBQ SPRING/SUMMER 2021 | 5 Special Events/Activities NATIONAL TRAILS DAY WITH VICTOR HIKING TRAILS Celebrate Victor’s extensive trail system with community parks and trails advocates Victor Hiking Trails! Enjoy a variety of guided hikes throughout the day as well as a continental breakfast, lunch and snack breaks.