Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Activity Brochure Is Published Three Times a Year, April, September and January
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FALL/WINTER 2021 ABERDEEN PARKS REC GUIDE THE HUB CITY’S GUIDE TO RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES CONTENTS General Information ........................................page 1 ARCC.......................................................page 2 Arts . page 3-10 Wellness ...................................................page 6 PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY DEPT. ARCC Visual Arts Program ...................................page 9 225 3rd Avenue SE, Aberdeen, S.D. 57401 Music ......................................................page 9 Dance.................................................page 10-11 Telephone: 605-626-7015 Fax: 605-626-7989 Social Dance . page 11 Website: www.aberdeen.sd.us E-mail: [email protected] Open Gym ............................................... page 12 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Washington Street Gym Activities ......................... page 13 Athletics ................................................. page 14 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD Outdoor Activities . page 15 David Sandvig, President Ice Skating ............................................page 16-17 Tom Kuck, Vice-President YAPAtorium .............................................. page 18 Doug Farrand, Secretary/Treasurer Jake Cramond, Nick Gehrts, Tarah Heupel, Elizabeth Schwab Special Events ............................................ page 19 Josh Rife, City Council Liaison Senior Center Activities ................................page 20-21 Joe Gaa, City Manager, Travis Schaunaman, Mayor For Your Information...................................page 24-25 Rental Facilities and Equipment ........................... page 26 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Recreational Trails Around Aberdeen ...................... page 27 Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry .................... Mark Hoven Recreation Superintendent ...........................Gene Morsching Park Superintendent.....................................Tyler Bierman Wylie Park Supervisor......................................Mark Grote City Forester...............................................Aaron Kiesz Golf Superintendent................................Charles Kornmann Aquatics/Recreation Supervisor ...........................Travis Lemer Senior Center Director ...................................Jackie Witlock Cemetery Manager ........................................Ryan Smith A.R.C.C. Supervisor . .David Eckert Cultural Arts Program Coordinator ......................Crystal Harper Office Manager .....................................Wende Holzkamm YAPA Supervisor ............................................. Nick Eilts TELEPHONE DIRECTORY Administrative Offices, 225 3rd Avenue SE ....................626-7015 Aberdeen Recreation and Cultural Center, 225 3rd Avenue SE..626-7081 Washington Street Gym, 401 N. Washington St. ...............626-7982 Golf Course-Lee Park, 1028 8th Ave NW.......................626-7092 Campground Reservations.......626-3512 or (toll-free) 1-888-326-9693 Senior Citizens Services, 1303 7th Avenue SE..................626-3330 YAPAtorium Teen Center, 314 SE 2nd Avenue..................626-3595 PLEASE KEEP THIS BOOK FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department activity brochure is published three times a year, April, September and January. So please keep this schedule of events until you receive your next one in January 2022. CLASS REGISTRATION general information Programs are filled on a first-pay, first-served basis, preregistration by the published deadline is required. Payment can be made by sending checks payable to the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department, 225 3rd Avenue SE or by credit card by phone. Please include name, LOG ON address, home phone and work phone, and Check out the City of Aberdeen’s web site at www.aberdeen.sd.us. The web site provides what programs you wish to register for. The information on the various departments of the city including the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office is open Department. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department web site includes information on from 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., Monday park facilities, recreation programs, volunteering, employment and much, much more. Below through Friday, 225 3rd Avenue SE. Sales tax is are some of the features you will find on the website. assessed to all class activities. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry 1. Notify Me - Visitors can subscribe to be notified via email regarding community activities, Department reserves the right to cancel, activity cancellations, meetings, services and snow plow alerts. Messages can be sent in both HTML and plain text to accommodate all email readers, cell phones and other devices. combine or divide classes; to change the time, date or location of classes; or make other 2. Events Calendar - Allows the city to set up calendar items, recurring events, short revisions which may be necessary. If a class descriptions and hyperlinks to display the details of the event. is cancelled due to insufficient registrants, 3. News Flash - An area where hot information is posted. The information posted in this module participants are given the opportunity to might include a change in meeting location, road closure and more. transfer to another class of equal value or receive a refund. 4. Job Posting - In addition to displaying current job openings, site visitors can download a If a registrant requests a refund for an activity, job application and email their resume. a $5 per person per activity fee will be deducted If you are interested in sponsoring a project at Storybook Land, The Land of Oz, The Wylie Circle from the full refund. of Flags or the Kuhnert Arboretum, information is available. Check us out! ACTIVITY ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Reduced activity, class or youth season pass VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES fees for recreation programs are available for ABERDEEN PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY youth 17 years of age and under for qualified low income families. Anyone interested in The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department offers volunteer opportunities in a variety participating in this program must submit of areas. The department offers numerous recreation programs and special events and manages the required qualification information many park and recreation areas and facilities. We need your help. As a volunteer, you gain valuable to the Aberdeen Parks, Recreation skills, meet new people and achieve a proud sense of contributing to your community. Volunteer and Forestry Department Office at your time and talent and everyone becomes a winner. For more information call 626-7015. 225 3rd Avenue SE. Applicants for the Activity Volunteer opportunities exist in the following areas: Assistance Program will be required to provide RECREATION SPECIAL EVENTS proof for participation in one of the following Low Income Family Assistance Programs • Winterfest • Holiday Celebration • Haunted Forest including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ABERDEEN AREA SENIOR CENTER Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Anyone can become a Meals on Wheels delivery volunteer. Persons of all ages and abilities have Security Income (SSI), Refugee Assistance, something valuable to contribute. Applicants under 18 must have parental or legal guardian consent. Low Income Family Medicaid (LIF) or Children’s Volunteers are limited only by their willingness to serve. You may work full time or just a few hours Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Individuals each week. You will receive a general orientation as well as training specific to your needs. If you are interested in reduced fees must be qualified interested in volunteering, contact the department at 626-3330 for information on the volunteer prior to registration. Youth who are eligible opportunities which are available. All volunteers must complete an interest form. to participate in the program may sign up for any department activity, class, or youth season pass at a 70% discount. For more information, FALL JOBS contact the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Office at 626-7015. The Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department offers a variety of opportunities for employment. Fall/Winter jobs include Open Gym Supervisors, Basketball and Volleyball Officials, Basketball VISA, MASTERCARD Scorekeepers, Outdoor Ice Rink Supervisors, Indoor Ice Facility Supervisors, Indoor Arena Skate Shop AND DISCOVER ACCEPTED Attendant and Ice Skating Instructors. Fall applications are being accepted now. Applications and job descriptions are available at the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Fees and charges for activities, programs, and office, the SD Department of Labor - Aberdeen Office, 420 South Roosevelt Street or online at facility rentals may be charged to your VISA, www.aberdeen.sd.us/jobs. MasterCard or Discover accounts at the time of registration by calling or stopping by the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Program Offices, 225 3rd Avenue SE, 626-7015. For Wylie PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY Park Campground reservations, call 626-3512, The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department encourages people with disabilities or toll free 1-888-326-9693. to participate in any of the Departments programming. The Department also offers programs specifically for special populations in an attempt to encourage their participation in new recreational opportunities. The Aberdeen Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and accessibility for all programs offered. If you require a sign language