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1998 ark A publication of New Haven's Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees Volume 1, Number 2 John Destefano, Jr., Mayor Summer 1999 New Haven's Mayor launches in bloom! an it-graffiti Dear Friends: initiative Look around! New Haven is in Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. bloom! announced that the City of New Haven is We' ve got thousands of tulips launching a campai gn to wipe out graffiti sprouting along Legion Avenue, and tulips throughout the City. and daffodils are corning up near Edgewood The City has purchased new graffiti Park, the banks along Route 34, and dozens removal equipment and has hired an of other public spaces throughout the City. outside contractor to help remove graffiti The flowers really make New Haven come from every brick, wall and bridge in the alive, and bring out the beauty of our All­ city. If you see graffiti anywhere - on a America City. public building, on a curb or in a park - True to the spirit of the All-America call the "Elm City: Green and Clean" City award, the flowers you see are the response unit at 946-7700, and we' ll results of hard work, pride and teamwork. remove it within 48 hours. The service is Last summer, as many of you remember, also available for private property, if own­ City staff and volunteers joined forces to We' re working hard, in lots of ways, ers give their permission for the removal. plant more than 30,000 flowers in our parks to make New Haven a better place to live. "New Haven is a beautiful City, and and public spaces. I was proud to see City Please join me in making New Haven come I can 't stand to see it marred by graffiti," residents follow suit by sprucing up their alive. said Mayor DeStefano. "We should be too own flower beds. proud of our City to allow it to be defaced This year, the City decided to get an Very truly yours, by graffiti artists. If you own private prop­ early start. Last fall, volunteers and staff erty that's been tagged, please call us and members of the Department of Parks, John DeStefano, Jr., Mayor let us remove the graffiti." Recreation & Trees planted 70,000 bulbs in public spaces. And on Saturday, May 29, we' ll be having our second annual Flower New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees Planting Day, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This 720 Edgewood Avenue U.S.P< >STA

Day Camp Swimming lessons at The Neighborhood Recreation Career High School division operates IO summer day camps for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and I 0. Swimming lessons for children and Daily sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and adults will take place at Career High offer bus trips to city and state parks, swim­ Theater Camp School, 140 Legion Avenue, from June 29 ming, arts and crafts, sports, games and Theater games, techniques and an to August 22. Lessons are scheduled be­ nature programs. One three-week and one ending performance, field trips, arts and tween the hours of 4 and 6 p.m. Call 946- two-week session run from July 6 to August crafts, and dancing for children will enter­ 8019 for more information. 6. Fees vary from $10 to $45 per week. Call tain ages 9 to 12. The camp runs from July 6 946-8019 for camp information. to August 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Career Summer basketball High School, 140 Legion Avenue. Fee: $10 Tiny Tots Day Camp per week. leagues Children ages 4 to 7 can enjoy age­ Basketball leagues for students ages appropriate activities from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Park -spray showers 15 to 18 will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in camps at two sites. In Edgerton Park on Park spray showers will operate daily at Criscuolo Park and McClain Park from Whitney Avenue, children will learn about · from 12 to 8 p.m. July 12 to August 13. There is a $35 entry gardening and will take part in many other Locations of spray showers are as fee for each team. Call 946-8088 for more can1p activities. At West Rock Nature follows: information. Center, children will have the opportunity to •:• . Edgewood Park A girl 's/women's basketball program learn about nature, the environment and •:• Galvin Playground at First and Greenwich at Ralph Walker Rink at Blake Field, 1080 native Americans. Fee: $35 per week. •:• Trowbridge Square at Carlisle Street State Street, will provide league play for •:• McAlpine Park at Lincoln-Bassett girls in middle school, high school and •:• McClain Park at Washington Avenue college. The program will run from 5 to 10 Sports Camp •:• Hill Central School p.m. from Monday through Friday. Call Bill Basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis •:• Winslow/Augustine Park Dixon at 946-7905 for more information. and softball camps for boys and girls ages 8 •!• View Street playground T-ball clinic to 15 will be held at East Shore Park. Fee: $ 10 per child per camp. Beginning Saturday, June 12 from 1 Basketball and soccer: August 9 to 13 , 9 Evening playgrounds to 3 p.m., a T-ball clinic will be held for 4, 5 a.m. to noon Children ages 6 to 14 are encour­ and 6 year olds. Children should bring a Baseball, softball and tennis: August 16 to aged to participate at several sites through­ glove and wear sneakers. Registration will 20, 9 a.m. to noon out the city including Hill Central Park, be held on Wednesday, May 19 and Helene Grant School playground, Criscuolo Thursday, May 20 at 5 p.m. at Conte School, Park, Eastern Circle playground, East Shore 21 Wooster Place. Fee: $20 per player. Summerkids Park, Davis Street School playground, Summerkids provides recreational Jocelyn Square/View Street playground, activities and employment training for Winslow/Augustine Park and Jackie Girls softball league youngsters ages 11 to 13 in an atmosphere Robinson School playground. This free, A softball league for 8 to 12 year old of fun and excitement that creates a learning supervised program operates Monday girls will begin on Saturday, June 12 at 9 experience through play and hands-on through Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. from July a.m. at Conte School. Girls should bring a training. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. 12 to August 13 and offers on-site games glove and wear sneakers. Registration will to 3 p.m. from July 6 to August 6 at Camp and playground activities, and bus trips to be held on Wednesday, May 19 and Cedarcrest. Fee: $ 10 per week. bowling, roller-skating, swimming and picnics. Thursday, May 20 at 5 p.m. at Conte School, 21 Wooster Place. Fee: $15 per player. Track and Field Nature Camp Fitness Center at Nature Camp will provide environ­ Program mental games, hiking, fishing, canoeing and This program meets daily at Bowen Career High School field trips for children ages IO to 13 from Field from 6 to 8 p.m. It is open to New Adults may continue to enjoy the July 26 to August 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Haven children of all ages who are interested new indoor track, free weights and aerobics Camps will move among the city's nature in learning and practicing the fundamentals machines with a personal trainer. This free centers and Camp Cedarcrest. Fee: $25 per of track and field activities. Call Lloyd program runs from 5 to 8 p.m., Monday week . Call 946-8019 for more information. Gibson at 387-7355 for more information. through Thursday.

page 2 in our parks Public swimming begins in New Haven in July

The pools at Wilbur Cross High School at 181 Mitchell Drive, Career High School at 140 Legion Avenue and Pelz Gymnasium on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University, will open in July for public swimming. Pools will be open on Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3, then will reopen on Tuesday, July 6 according to the following schedule: Celebrate July 4 at

Wilbur Cross High School pool Pelz Gymnasium pool Long Wharf Park

•!• Monday through Thursday On Sunday, July 4, New Haven's 10 a.m. to noon a.m. to noon Office of Cultural Affairs will present 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. . to 5 p.m. "Celebrate New Haven 4th" at Long Wharf 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to 8 p.m. Park. The day will include kids activities, tours of a naval ship, food vendors, a concert •!• Friday by Orchestra New England and a giant 10 a.m to noo fireworks display. All events are free and 1 p.m. to 5 p., open to the public. The rain date will be Monday, July 5. •!• Saturday For more information, please call the Events 10 a.m. to Line at 946-7821. Cool jazz, hot n_ights

•!• Monday throng on the Green 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy free concerts on the historic 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. New Haven Green! The SNET New Haven Jazz Festival presented by BankBoston will •!• Friday feature famous performers and great food, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. too. Concerts are scheduled for Saturday, July 31 •!• Saturday and August 7, 14, 2 I and 28. All concerts 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. begin at 6 p.m. For more information, please call the Events Line at 946-7821 . Scuba dive with the Outdoor Adventure Program Join the New Haven Department of that this equipment not be purchased until Mitchell Drive. All participants must be at Parks, Recreation and Trees' Outdoor after the first class meeting. least 18 years of age, in good health and Adventure Program for one of our newest In order to complete certification, must provide a doctor's statement that courses - scuba diving! Discover why four open water training dives must be clearly indicates that the participant is in millions of people have become explorers of completed. These di ves are typicall y done suffi cient health and fitness for this scuba the underwater world as certified scuba on two half-days, either in Long Island di ving instruction. divers. Sound or in a location selected by the Dates: Tuesday, June I This entry level scuba course con­ student (while on vacation in Florida, for Thursday, June 3 sists of three to fo ur three-hour classroom example). The fee charged for the certifica­ Tuesday, June 8 sessions and three to four three-hour pool tion dives here in the Sound is $80 per day, Thursday, June I 0 sessions. The amount of time needed to for a total of $160. This includes all boat Tuesday, June 15 complete all skills and all material is depen­ fees and all rental fees (provided with rental Thursday, June 17 dent on individual class size. equipment per day are tanks, regulator, A signed Acknowledgement of Risk The course fee is $235 for residents buoyancy compensator, wet suit, hood, and Release of Liability form is required for of New Haven and $255 for non-residents. weight belt and weights). If the student this class. Prior to the end of the class, each The fee includes all textbooks, plastic dive elects to purchase all of his/her own equip­ student must be able to swim non-stop eight tables, and all scuba equipment, including ment prior to the dives, the open water pool lengths and tread water for IO minutes. tanks, regulators, wet suits, weight belts, training fees will be only $80 for both days. To register or for more information, weights and buoyancy compensators, for the After completing these dives and passing please call 946-8019 or stop by the New pool. the written and practical skills tests, an Haven Parks Department Administrative Not included in the course fee are the internationally recognized certification card Offices, 720 Edgewood Avenue, Monday students' personal dive gear, such as mask, will be issued at no extra fee. through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. snorkel, fins and booties, dive logbook and All classes will be held from 7 to I 0 and 5 p.m. open water training dives. We recommend p.m. at Wilbur Cross High School, 18 l in our parks page 3 1,~ 1-,-. - I I I White water rafting adventure planned at Zoar Gap I I The New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees' Outdoor Adventure Program has customized a fantastic trip to the Deerfield River's Zoar Gap, where popular class II and class III rapids are among the best for beginning and intermediate rafters. On board rafts with a capacity for six paddlers and one certified guide, we will raft a ten mile section of class II to III whitewater on the Deerfield River, beginning below the United States Generating Company Fife Brook Dam and finishing the trip in Charlemont, Massachusetts. Rapids such as Microwave, Freight Train and Pinball will allow crews to hone their skills in preparation for the raging whitewater of Zoar Gap. Below the Gap, Photo provided by Zoar Outdoor we will pull over in a state forest for a picnic­ Haven. Please arrive early (before 7:20 a.m.). If Liability is required from each participant for style lunch. Along the way, there will be you are not present at departure time, your fee this adventure. Participants must be able to opportunities to swim or simply relax as we raft will be forfeited and it cannot be applied towards paddle and feel comfortable in a raft and in back to base camp where hot showers and a slide any other activities. moving water. show of the day's adventure await. (Photos will Paddles, helmets, rafts and life jackets The cost of this adventure, including use be available for purchase.) will all be provided. You will be required to wear of paddles, helmets, rafts and life jackets, as well The entire trip, including lunch and the jackets provided; no substitutions will be as transportation from and to New Haven is: swim stops, takes between four and six hours allowed. You will be provided with a list of what New Haven residents: depending on conditions. This trip will be run you should bring. Expect everything in the raft to $85 for adults during daylight hours on the water released by get wet. No breakables will be allowed. $70 for children under 16 the generating company. Occasionally, the power You are responsible for bringing your company releases water late in the day or not at own lunch. Please pack it in a waterproof Non-residents: all; this is out of our control. Thus, we reserve container such as a plastic bag that seals or a $105 for adults the right to move the trip to another section of plastic container, and write your name on it so $90 for children under 16 the river or a different river or to cancel the trip that it is easy to locate. Glass containers and depending on water releases. coolers are not allowed on the raft. We will pack Full payment is due at the time of This trip will go rain or shine, and be your lunches in drybags. registration. To register, or for more information, prepared to get wet. If cooler weather is Minimum age is 8 years old if please call 946-8019 or stop by the Parks predicted, bring layers of clothing that can be accompanied by a parent or guardian. A signed Department Administrative Offices between the removed. Cotton clothing such as blue jeans, Acknowledgement of Risk and Release of hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. sweatshirts or T-shirts is not appropriate for rafting since cotton keeps you cold when it gets wet. Wool, nylon or polypropylene is ideal, as it wick water away from your skin and keeps you Presenting: warm when wet. Round trip transportation will be pro­ vided from New Haven. The van(s) will depart Free Movies from the New Haven Parks Department Administrative Offices, 720 Edgewood Avenue, in the at 7:30 a.m. sharp on Saturday, June 12, 1999 and return later in the evening. In the event of a late water release, the trip may end as late as 6:30 Parks p.m., plus a 2 to 2-1/2 hour ride back to New -----

Saturday, July 24, 8 p.m. A Bug's Life Edgerton Park

Saturday, August 14, 8 p.m Babe: Pig in the City Lighthouse Point Park

page4 in our parks l f 1 Reach new heights! Learn how to rock climb Climbing is an outdoor activity that is you wish, issue you a full refund. Intermediate Rock Cli mbing rapidly growing in popu'Jarity. The Outdoor All participants are required to sign an As in our Basic Rock Climbing course, Adventure Program of New Haven's Acknowledgment of Risk and Release of we want students to learn to be safe and aware Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees Liability. Participants under 18 years of age must top-rope climbers. This is a course for students recognizes thi s and will provide residents ages 8 have a release signed by their parent or legal guardian. who have taken the Basic section and/or are and up with an enjoyable and safe learning . : Participants muS! be in good health and familiar with the topics covered in the Basic experience. Our course has been designed and must provide a doctor's statement that clearly section. It will enable students to become more will be implemented in accordance with the indicates that the participant is in sufficient familiar while setting top-ropes, be comfortable American Mountain Guides Association health and fitness for this experience. with rappels, and become a useful partner for a (A.M.G.A.) guidelines, and will provide a Participants are responsible for making recreational leader. This section will take you a uniquely tailored experience that not only will the guide(s) aware of any current medication, step farther. Topics may include site selection, provide exhilarating amusement, but also will any recent surgeries, and any hi story of allergic advanced anchor building, advanced belaying, contribute to the development of a new reactions or problematic injuries. leading techniques, rope management, nuts and generation of climbers. Using the latest S.L.C.D. (spring loaded camming devices) techniques and equipment, we will pay particular Basic Rock Climbing ··· placement, racking, handing belays, cleaning a · attention to safety, judgment and the environment. Our most popular course, offered for pitch, advanced rappelling, route finding, and The Outdoor Adventure Program will those with little or no previous rock climbing basic self-rescue. provide all climbing equipment. This includes experience, is customized to fit your individual ropes, webbing, harnesses, hardware and needs and physical limitations. During this full Family Rock Day helmets. All equipment has been designed for day of climbing, you may learn about climbing This is a day of adventure for parents use specifically in climbing and tested by the hardware, protection placement and removal, and their children, ages 8 to 12 , who would like manufacturer and, in many cases, by the U.I.A.A. knots, ropes, rope handling, rappelling, anchors, to learn rock climbing together. (Union Interationale des Associations calls, belays, rating of climbs, top-rope d' Alpinisme, the international mountaineering techniques, face and crack climbing movements, Introduction to Rappelling regulatory organization). We use only the latest bouldering, basic risk management, and weather Rappelling means running the rope and finest equipment. Each piece of equipment is considerations. around a mechanical device to create friction, in kept in excellent condition, inspected prior to order to make a controlled descent. Although each use, and a record is kept regarding its Climbing for Kids rappelling requires little skill, it calls for great condition and retirement schedule. After A kids-only version of our basic rock alertness. This basic course will include the inspection and approval by our guides, you may climbing program, ideal for kids who have no whole process of gear selection, anchors, brakes, use your own equipment. We encourage you to previous climbing experience or may have some understanding dynamic impact forces, body learn with the equipment that you will use in the indoor climbing experience. position, edge stance, dealing with overhangs future. and steep faces, descending, working in mid­ Due to the popularity of the courses, we rappel, safety back-ups, preventing stuck ropes, strongly advise you to book as early as possible. and rope retrieval. We run small groups and space is limited. Full payment is due at the time of registration. The For all courses, please bring adequate tuition is refundable up to five days before the clothing that will not restrict movement. course. To register, or for more information, Sweatpants, sweatshirts and sneakers or light please call 946-8019 or stop by the Parks hiking boots will be fine. A light windbreaker, Department Administrative Offices between the rain gear and/or warmer clothing may be more hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Courses are run as appropriate, depending on the weather. Along stated in the schedule below. In the unlikely with your clothing, please bring a small pack, event of cancellation of a course by us, due to full water bottle and lunch. extreme weather or extenuating circumstances, we will reschedule you for the next course or, if Photo by Martin Torresquintero • •• • •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •• • •• • Schedule of classes and clinics ,,_.A

Classes The followin~ information applies to all pro­ Saturday, May 22 Introduction to Climbing for Youth Minimum age - 13 years old ~rams: Sunday, June 6 Introduction to Climbing for Adults Minimum age - 18 years old Saturday, June 19 Introduction to Rappelling for Youth Minimum age - 13 years old Fee for classes: $50 for residents Sunday, June 27 Introduction to Rappelling for Adults Minimum age - 18 years old $75 for non-residents Saturday, July 10 Climbing for Kids Ages 8 to 12 years old Time: IO a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 17 Introduction to Climbing for Adults Minimum age - 18 years old (subject to change) Sunday, July 18 Climbing for Kids Ages 8 to 12 years old Saturday, August 7 Intermediate Climbing for Youth Minimum age - 13 years old Fee for clinics: $25 for residents Sunday, August 22 Intermediate Climbing for Adults Minimum age - 18 years old $40 for non-residents Sunday, September 12 Family Rock Day for Adults and Children, ages 8 to 12 years old Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (subject to change) Clinics Wednesday, May 26 Top-rope anchor clinic Minimum age- 16 years old Please arrive at the time stated above at the New Wednesday, June 2 Belaying techniques clinic Minimum age - 16 years old Haven Parks Department Administrative " Wednesday. June 9 Self-rescue clinic Minimum age - 16 years old Offices, 720 Edgewood Avenue, in order to get your gear and sign all required forms.

in our parks page 5 t Carstensz Pyramid is topic of July 7 Park summer schedule announced Visit East Rock Park and Ranger Dan Barvir in June, July and August for a wide assort­ presentation ment of programs appropriate for all members of the family. Call 946-6086 for more At 16,023 feet, Carstensz Pyramid, information. or Puncak Jaya as the Indonesians call it, is located in the western central highlands of Saturday, June 5, IO a.m. to 2 p.m. Canoe New Haven Orange Street launch site Irian Jaya, Indonesia and is the highest peak Thursday, June 24, 7 to 9 p.m. Family Night Walk East Rock Park on the Austral-Asia continent. Named after Saturday, July 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Canoe New Haven Orange Street launch site Jan Carstensz, a Dutch explorer and the first Saturday, July 10, IO a.m. to l :30 p.m. Summer Hike East Rock Park European to sight the snow-capped equato­ Tuesday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bluefishing Trip $35 fee/Call for details rial peak, the mountain has proved formi­ Thursday, July 29, 7 to 9 p.m. Bat Walk East Rock Park Saturday, August 7, 9 a.m. to l l p.m. dable. Carstensz appears as a mysterious and Whale Watching Trip $55 fee/Call for details Tuesday, August l 0, 7 to 9 p.m. Star & Meteor Watch East Rock Park relatively unfriendly climbing objective, Friday, August 13, 10 a.m. to noon Wildflower Walk West Rock Ridge State Park cloaked with glaciers and rising from the Tuesday, August 17, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bluefishing Trip $35 fee/Call for details mist of the New Guinea jungle. The moun­ Friday, August 20, 10 a.m. to noon Butterfly Walk East Rock Park tain was first climbed in 1962 by an expedi­ Saturday, August 21, 10 a.m. to noon Canoe New Haven Orange Street launch site tion led by Heinrich Harrer of Eiger North Wall fame. This remote and spectacular peak offers a variety of very special and unique Fort Nathan Hale Observe migrating birds experiences with local indigenous tribes, Encampment to be on the East Shore tropical to alpine vegetation, and changes in weather and terrain. Various climbing held on May 22, 23 Springtime is when many birds demands make it all the more exciting, Relive the invasion of New Haven by migrate back north after a long winter. East On Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at 8 the British during the American Revolution Shore Ranger Terry McCool will be out p.m. in Edgewood Park's Coogan Pavilion, on May 22 and 23, 1999 during the Fort observing the migrants as they pass through New Haven resident Jeff Russek will present Nathan Hale Encampment. A parade will our parks. All are welcome to join him, a slide show that covers a 40 mile trek begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Morris s_ cially Beginners Walks will begin at through the jungle and across the high plains Cove Seawall and will be followed by the 9:30 a.m. and end at :30 a.m. A walk is from the remote village of Haga to the base battle between Loyalist and Patriot units and cancelled if it rains. all 946-8790 for more camp at 13,000 feet. The route up the north the rededication of Fort Nathan Hale's flags. information. face was done in a long day from the base to Other activities will include musket demon­ Date the peak to the summit and back. The north strations, military drills, bayonet charges, Saturday, May 8 Lightho se Point Park face route follows Harrer's first ascent where cavalry demonstrations, blacksmithing, Wednesday, May 12 Lighthou e Point Park some of the terrain can be climbed without powder horn making, eighteenth century Friday, May J;i Fort Nathan al ropes but other sections require fully belayed cooking, tomahawk throwing, leather work Tuesda , ay 18 Lighthouse Point Park pitches up to a 5.8 rock standard. and hands-on educational programs. Events Saturday, May 22 Lighthouse Point Park The fee for this presentation will be on Sunday wi11 take place from 10 a.m. to 3 Monday, May 24 Lighthouse Point P k $2 for New Haven residents and $3 for non­ p.m. Admission wi11 be charged. The Fort is Thursday, May 27 Lighthouse Point P k residents. For more information, please call located at 36 Woodward Avenue in New Wednesday, June 2 Lighthouse Point P k 946-8019. Haven. Thursday, June 3 Fort Nathan Hale Wednesday, June 9 Fort Nathan Hale Concerts planned in two gardens in Saturday, June 12 Lighthouse Point Park Wednesday, June 16 Lighthouse Point Park Saturday, June 19 Fort Nathan Hale New Haven's East Rock Park Saturday, June 26 Fort Nathan Hale Visit the East Rock Lilac Garden on Saturday, May 15, Wednesday, June 30 Lighthouse Point Park 1999 at 6 p.m. and enjoy a concert by a string quartet from the Neighborhood Music School. The garden, which is located in the North Meadow section of East Rock Park adjacent to Davis 1999 Roundball Ruckus Street on the Hamden side of the park, was established in 1938 3-on-3 National Tour with the help of Beatrix Farrand, a well-known landscape archi­ tect. The Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees has begun coming to New Haven restoration of the garden and there will be a variety of colorful The New Haven Department of lilacs in bloom in early May. Parks, Recreation and Trees, in cooperation On Saturday, June 12, 1999 at 6 p.m., the Department of with WKCI Radio, will sponsor the Parks, Recreation and Trees wi11 celebrate the 75th anniversary Roundball Ruckus 3-on-3 Basketball Tour's of the Pardee Rose Garden in East Rock Park with a jazz concert stop at East Shore Park on July 17 and 18, presented by students of the Neighborhood Music School. 1999. In addition, the Pardee Rose Garden has been selected as The tour stops in over 60 cities test garden for the Year 2000 Rose of the Year. Please visit throughout the country with regional and the Rose Garden in June for a fragrant and beautiful experience. national championships. For more informa­ tion, please call toll-free (877) 554-3663. page 6 in our parks T Visit New Hampshire for an awesome adventure This awesome, multi-day adventure the 1991 ascent of Mount Everest. After instructor, will lead this trip. His school will will present you with an opportunity to dinner (provided), we will have a chance to arrange for a program tailored to the groups' combine rock climbing, hiking and see the 1991 Everest Expedition film and to abilities. Paddles, kayaks and life jackets kayaking. Using American Mountain Guides relax in the Jacuzzi and swimming pool will be provided. You will be required to Association professional and certified located at the Cranmore Mountain Lodge, wear the jackets provided; no substitutions guides, we will provide you with a safe and our home for the night. We will sleep in the allowed. After a wonderful day of paddling, unforgettable experience. The first day bunkhouse, a traditional spot for climbers all we will return to the amenities of the lodge. (Monday, July 12, 1999), we will depart over. Upgraded private rooms may be On the morning of Thursday, July from the New Haven Parks Department available at extra cost. 15, I 999, after breakfast, we will drive to Administrative Offices, 720 Edgewood The next day (Tuesday, July 13, New Haven, arriving in the afternoon. Avenue, at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Transportation is 1999), after an early breakfast (provided), Participants must be in good health provided. Please arrive early (before 6:50 we will pick up bag lunches (provided) and and provide a doctor's statement that clearly a.m.) If you are not there by departure time, head to Mount Washington, where we will indicates that the participant is in sufficient your money will be forfeited and it may not attempt to hike to its summit - the highest health and fitness for this experience. The be applied towards any other activities. point in New England at 6,288 feet! guides should be made aware of anyone Along the route, we will stop for Although this is not a technical climb, but currently on medication or who has had lunch (at your own expense) and arrive in rather a straightforward hike, it is still a recent surgeries, or who has a history of North Conway, New Hampshire, around rigorous, full-day experience. Therefore, allergic reactions or problematic injuries. A noon. Shortly after, we will form small participants must be physically and mentally signed Acknowledgement of Risk and Release groups for a general introduction to the prepared. If weather or the group's physical of Liability is required for this adventure. fundamentals of rock climbing. This course condition prevent us from attempting Mount The minimum age for participants is 14 is intended for people who have never Washington, we will try another of the peaks years old if accompanied by a parent or climbed or have had very little experience in the Presidential Range. Special attention guardian. and would like a chance to find out what is will be focused on the history of the area, The cost of this adventure, including involved in rock climbing. Our top-rope local flora and fauna, and the skills required three nights' accommodations in bunks at program will be customized to match the to hike in the alpine zone in a safe and the lodge, three dinners, three breakfasts, abilities of the group. Our outdoor "class­ responsible manner. A team photo at the top two box lunches, all climbing and kayaking room" will be at Cathedral Ledge, with of New England will be an exciting achieve­ equipment, as well as round-trip transporta­ tremendous views of the Mount Washington ment. After the hike we will retreat to the tion from New Haven is $360 for residents Valley. In the event of bad weather, we will lodge and enjoy its amenities. of New Haven and $450 for non-residents. conduct the class at the indoor climbing On Wednesday, July 14, 1999, after Full payment is due at time of registration. wall, located at the sports center. Rock breakfast (provided), we will pick up our To register or for more information, climbing shoes, harnesses, bag lunches (provided) and embark on a please call 946-8019 or stop by the New helmets, ropes and technical gear will be kayaking tour of Lake Umbagog Wilderness Haven Parks Department Administrative provided. In the evening, we will vi sit a Area. Jerry Tremblay, a very experienced Offices, 720 Edgewood Avenue, Monday display of climbing equipment using during kayaker/canoeist as well as an enthusiastic through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Women's basketball at its finest!

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Bring your mom for a August 8, 1999 at 4 p.m. ride on the Carousel $25 fee Bring your mom to Lighthouse Point Transportation & ticket included Park on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9, 1999 Call 946-8019 for reservations and she gets a free ride on the Carousel! New Haven's spectacular antique Carousel will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on Mother's Day, so come down for a ride and Sponsored by a walk on the beach. the New Haven Department The Friends of the Lighthouse Park Carousel will also be on hand to answer of Parks, Recreation and Trees questions about the Carousel, to sign up new members and to offer souvenirs of the Carousel for sale. in our parks page 7 J. Year-round activities planned on East Shore Join East Shore Rangers Phil Vallie and Terry McCool for activities centered on and around the water. Pre-registration is required for all programs, which meet at the Lighthouse Ranger Station unless otherwise indicated. Non-residents are invited to attend, but a $6 parking fee is required for entrance to Lighthouse Point Park between Memorial Day and Labor Day. To register or for more infonnation, please call 946-8790.

Saturday. May 8, I :30 p.m. Tour of Fort Nathan Hale at Fort Nathan Hale Photo by Dan Barvir Saturday, May 15 , 10 a.m. Map & Compass Skills Saturday, June 12. 10 a.m. Ranger at the Lighthouse Saturday, June 26, I p.m. Tour of Fort Nathan Hale at Fort Nathan Hale Whale watching trip to Thursday. July 8, 5 to 8 p.m. Canoe Morris Creek for Beginners Stellwagen Bank Tuesday. July 13. 10 a.m. to noon Learn to Kayak Saturday, July 17 , IOa.m. Beach Exploration scheduled for August 7 Tuesday. July 27 , IO a.m. to noon Kayak the Creek Thursday, August 5. 5 to 7 p.m. Canoe Morris Creek New Haven's Department of Parks, Sunday. August 8. I :30 p.m. Marine Life Recreation and Trees will sponsor a whale Tuesday. August 10, 10 a.m. to noon Kayak the Harbor watching trip on Saturday, August 7, 1999 Thursday. September 2. 5 to 7 p.m. Kayak the Harbor from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, September 12, 10 a.m. Orienteering for Beginners Take a bus to historic Plymouth, Saturday, October 9, 9 to 11 a.m. Hawk Watching Massachusetts, then board a whale watching Sunday, October 17, 10 a.m. Fall Foliage Tree Hike boat and travel to the Stellwagen Bank Saturday. October 30, 8 to 11 a.m., I to 3 p.m. Ranger Station Open House feeding grounds for a glimpse of the largest mammals on earth. Past trip participants Nature Center open on have enjoyed a close view of several differ­ ent species of whales feeding, diving and Saturdays for bird walks blowing. We will also be looking for pelagic The West Rock Nature Center is now (oceanic) birds. open to the public on Saturdays from 11 The $55 trip fee includes bus a.m. to 3 p.m. Picnic, hike and enjoy the transportation and the boat fee . After the beauty of Wintergreen Brook. whale watch, there will be free time to eat Bring the children for a family bird dinner in Plymouth before boarding the bus walk on Saturday, May 22, June 19 or July back to New Haven. 17 from IO to 11 a.m. Please call 946-8016 Come to Edgewood Park's Coogan To register or for more information, for more information. Pavilion on Wednesday evenings and week­ please contact East Rock Ranger Dan Barvir ends through the month of May for a variety at 946-6086. of programs and projects. · On Saturday, May 8, 1999 from 9 a.m. to I p.m., hit the trails with Ranger Harry Coyle to clear and improve the hidden in our parks paths in the park. Become part of the new volunteer trail crew. Call 946-8028 for more information. Build bat houses, wood duck nest Published quarterly by New Haven's Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees boxes, owl homes and bluebird houses for Bonnie Posick Winchester, Public Information Officer park wildlife with Ranger Harry on Sunday, 720 Edgewood Avenue May 16, 1999 from 2 to 4 p.m. Install your New Haven, Connecticut 06515 finished product in the park. Call 946-8028 Telephone: (203) 946-8021 for more information. FAX: (203) 946-8024 On Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at 6:30 p.m., imagine yourself out on the water John DeStefano, Jr., Mayor as you enjoy a slide show on kayaking Long Robert D. Levine, Director Island Sound. Steve Grant from the Hartford Courant will narrate this presentation. A $2 donation is suggested. For more information, Board of Park Commissioners please call 389-2751 . Margaret G. Pastore, President Emeritus Robert N. Schmalz, President The Friends of West River Park will Clifton Bush, Jr., Vice President Kathleen Wimer, Secretary sponsor a West River greenway hike from David R. Belowsky, Treasurer David Santana Edgewood to West River Memorial Park on Anthony Santino Susan Swensen Sunday, May 30, 1999 from I to 4 p.m. Be prepared for a long hike that will loop back to Coogan. A $2 donation is suggested. Call 389-2751 for more information. in our parks page 8