Bellefontaine Neighbors Parks and Recreation Brochure 2020

Registration Dates Residents Monday, December 30

Nonresidents Monday, January 6

63137 MO , Louis, St.

Rd. Bellefontaine 9669

Center Recreation Neighbors Bellefontaine 2

GENERAL INFORMATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS RECREATION CENTER Adult Activities 12 - 14 9669 Bellefontaine Road Adult & Teen Gym Fitness 11 St. Louis, MO 63137 Adult & Teen Water Fitness 10 Phone: 314-867-0700 Family Special Events 13 FAX: 314-867-9517 General Information 2 - 3

Endurance Swim 8 BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS Park Reservations 16 CITY HALL Passes and ID Cards 3 9645 Bellefontaine Road Registration Information 6 St. Louis, MO 63137 Room Reservations 15 Phone: 314-867-0076 Schedules and Daily Admission Fees 3 - 5 FAX: 314-867-1790 Senior Transportation Service 6 POLICE DEPARTMENT Special Events 12 - 14 Police Business: 314-867-0080 Police Dispatch: 636-529-8210 Swim Lessons 8 - 9 Swim Team Clinics 7 www.cityofbn.com Tennis 14 Trips 12 Parks & Recreation Staff AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (A.D.A.) & INCLUSIVE Office Supervisor RECREATION SERVICES—Bellefontaine Neighbors Parks & Kathy Cross Recreation Department welcomes people of all abilities. We have an Recreation Supervisor Inclusion Coordinator for the North County Region who is responsible Amy Mulholland for facilitating the inclusion of people with disabilities into recreation programs. Every effort will be made to adapt a program to incorporate [email protected] your individual needs. If assistance is needed, please call 314-413- Aquatics Director 2779 or use Relay Missouri 1-800-735-2966. To place a grievance, you Martha Snead may contact Martha Snead at 314-867-0700, Monday through Friday [email protected] from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Aquatics Assistant INSURANCE —Bellefontaine Neighbors Parks & Recreation Craig Scheidker Department does not provide insurance coverage for injuries suffered [email protected] while participating in recreation programs or while using our facilities. Inclusion Coordinator PHOTO POLICY—Our staff may take pictures of you or your child MJ Corcoran while participating in recreational activities. These photographs could 314-413-2779 for more information be used in future publications. If you do not wish to have your photo Weekend Supervisor published, please inform the photographer. Anthony Howard RETURNED CHECK POLICY—There is a $25.00 service charge for Park Board Members all returned checks. You will have five working days to make payment LaDeidra Burgess, Dave Cross, (original amount + service charge). After that, your check will be Kathy Endorf, Judy Mantych, turned over to the Police Department. Tina Fichter Meets 3rd Tuesday at the Recreation For the latest updates on programs and classes, please see our Center sign at the intersection of Chambers Rd. and Bellefontaine Rd. 3

PASSES & ID CARDS

General Id - Daily fee required for $5 The Bellefontaine Neighbors Recreation pools, basketball & weightroom Center NOW accepts SilverSneakers for facility use! Call Amy at 867-0700 for Individual Basketball $30 + $5 details! $50 + $5 each Family Basketball

 Recreation Department resident ID cards are Individual Annual Swim $75 + $5 required by all residents six years of age or older to enter the facility, use the gymnasium, game Family Annual Swim $120 + $5 each room, pool, sauna, racquetball court, to reserve rooms or parks or receive resident rates for Family Summer Swim $90 + $5 each classes. With a resident general ID card you pay daily user fees each time you swim, workout or play Individual Summer Swim $50 + $5 basketball, unless you have purchased a swim, weight or basketball pass. All passes also require a general ID Weight room, first member $50 + $5 card. All passes include basketball passes. Weight room- each additional $25 + $5  As of June 1, 2019, a new nonresident basketball Nonresident Basketball - Daily fee policy and daily fees went into effect. Please $6 inquire at the Recreation Office for details. required Nonresident Annual Swim 18 & $135  All ID cards and passes are valid 1 year from date of older purchase with the exception of the weight room, Nonresident Weight room 50 & $135 additional member. Both the primary and the older additional weight room passes will expire together.

Daily Fees To get a resident ID card you must: Credit cards accepted for charges $15.00 and over Adult fee begins at age 13 1. Be on a current Bellefontaine Neighbors occupancy permit. Swimming Pool - 2 guests per card 2. Bring a picture ID showing your Bellefontaine Neighbors address Adults - Resident - $3.00 Nonresident Guest - $6.00 (driver's license, school or work ID). Child - Resident - $2.00 Nonresident Guest - $4.00 3. Bring your occupancy permit, utility bill, or bank statement if your 5 & under free Labor Day to Memorial Day picture ID does not have your Bellefontaine Neighbors address. Weight Room Residents only - $3.00 4. Bring a parent with a picture ID if a child does not have the Miniature Golf Course - Open to the Public required identification. Adult Resident - $2.00 Nonresident - $4.00 To get a nonresident basketball ID Child Resident - $1.50 Nonresident - $3.00 Gymnasium & Game Room ID required. 1. Have a Bellefontaine Neighbors sponsoring resident with Resident Adult or Child $1.00 valid ID accompany you to sign-up. Nonresident Adult $6.00 2. Show a valid state issued ID card with your current address. This Nonresident Child $4.00 is required for anyone 18 & older. Racquetball per hour Weekdays before 5:00 p.m. - $5.00 3. Complete the nonresident basketball waiver. After 5:00 p.m., weekends, holidays - $6.00 4. Bring a parent or guardian with a valid state issued ID if a child Walleyball per hour does not have the required identification. Weekdays before 5:00 p.m. - $9.00 After 5:00 p.m., weekends, holidays - $11.00 Pickleball $2.00 per person 4

FACILITY SCHEDULES The Bellefontaine Neighbors Recreation Complex has these features:

 Recreation Department office  Weight room Regular Business for registration, facility  One racquetball court Hours: reservations, obtaining ID  Two meeting rooms and other department  Miniature golf course with Sunday business a playground and gazebo 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Locker rooms  Outdoor sand volleyball Monday through Friday  Game room with 2 pool court 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. tables The following areas have separate schedules Saturday  Gymnasium 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Indoor pool  Outdoor pool (closed

Labor Day to Memorial Day)

GYMNASIUM SCHEDULE

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

8am ADULT W A L K

Walking/Family 9am Class 9:00 Time

10am To 10:30 p.m.

11am ADULT W A L K 9:00 - 12:00 pm

12pm Class 12:00 15 & under

1pm 15 & under To 1:30 pm O P E N 12:00 pm -

1:00 - 3:00 2pm 3:00 pm p.m. G Y M

3pm 16 & older 16 & older

4pm 3:00 p.m. - UNTIL 4:15 pm 3:00 pm -

5pm 6:00 p.m. Class Family Time/ Class 6:00 pm

Family Time/ Family Time/ Family Time/ Family Time/ 6pm 5:00 - 7:00 pm Pickleball 4:15 - 8:00 pm Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball Pickleball 7:00 pm UNLESS 7pm 6:00 - 8:00 pm Family Time UNLESS NEEDED 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Pickleball NEEDED

8pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm 16 & over FOR TENNIS 16 & older FOR TENNIS 5

POOL HOURS, POLICIES & CLOSINGS Gymnasium closed - Kwanzaa Event Dec. 28 Indoor Pool Facility closes at 6:00 p.m.

Lap Swim Dec. 31 Facility open 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday Jan. 1 Facility closed - New Years Day

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Facility open 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Jan. 20 Saturday & Sunday MLK Birthday Feb. 7 - 8 Gymnasium closed - Black History Event 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Open Swim Feb. 12 Gymnasium opens at 2:00 p.m.

Facility opens 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday Feb. 17 Presidents’ Day 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Feb. 26 Gymnasium opens at 2:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. beginning Feb. 7 Mar. 11 Gymnasium opens at 2:00 p.m Saturday & Sunday Mar. 14 Gymnasium closed - Hoops Madness 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mar. 25 Gymnasium opens at 2:00 p.m. Adult Time Monday through Friday Apr. 8 Gymnasium opens at 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Apr. 10 - 12 Facility closed

Facility Admission Policies and Rules

1. As of June 1, 2019, the daily resident admission to play basketball is $1.00 per person. Please consider purchasing a pass to forgo the daily fee. 2. There are no guests allowed in the gymnasium. All nonresidents must present their nonresident basketball ID. Please see page 2 for eligibility requirement. The nonresident basketball I.D. can be used for admission to gymnasium & game room after paying the appropriate daily fee. It cannot be used for pool or weight room admission.  No loitering is allowed.  Inappropriate language or conduct perceived as threatening, inappropriate or less than family-friendly will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the facility.  Children 9 years of and under must be with an adult age16 or older at all times. An adult must remain in the building with chil- dren during family time.  Each resident is allowed two guests in the pool during open or lap swim. Nonresident swim guests must pay appropriate fee for admission. Guests must stay with the resident at all times. The resident is responsible for the guest’s behavior. Misconduct of either party will result in the removal of both.  No guests are allowed in the weight room. Weight room users must complete a release form. All users must bring a sweat towel and abide by the rules attached to the form.  Properly lined swim attire is required. No gym , , sport or street clothes are allowed in the pool.  All patrons on the pool deck must pay the admission fee.  All must be changed using the changing stations located in the locker rooms.  Proper attire is required in every area of the recreation facility at all times. This includes the wearing of in the gymnasium, hallways and weight room as well as pants that cover any and all under . 6

PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Resident Registration: Monday, December 30, 9:00 a.m. Open Registration: Monday, January 6, 9:00 a.m. Please see page 9 for spring swim lesson registration dates. Registration runs until class limits are met. During open registration, residents and nonresidents may enroll.  Full payment in cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express must be made before being added to the roster. Credit card transactions must be $15.00 or higher.  To receive resident rates, each person must have a current resident ID. Please bring your ID card.  The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel any class due to low enrollment. If a class is cancelled, you will receive a full refund or credit.  You may cancel your enrollment before the class begins, with a $3.00 surcharge. After the first class of the session, refunds or credits can be issued with a medical excuse only.  All credits must be used within one year.  If an accommodation is needed to participate in any program, please contact our inclusion coordinator at 314-413-2779 to discuss options. SIGN UP EARLY TO PREVENT CANCELLED CLASSES!

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

Our curb to curb service is The van will not run: available to the senior or disabled residents of Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve Bellefontaine Neighbors. Call Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day the Recreation Center at Jan. 20 - MLK Birthday 867-0700 to receive an Feb. 17 - Presidents’ Day information packet and Apr. 10 - Easter Holiday application, or to make an appointment to use the service. WHERE DOES THE VAN GO?

Tuesday Restaurant  Medical Appointments Monday - Thursday  Family Dollar Wednesdays Trips  Walmart 3rd Wednesday  Walmart 4th Monday Jan. 7 McAllister’s Deli  Schnucks, Aldi, Ruler Fridays Feb. 4 Pirrone’s THE FOLLOWING AT APPROVED LOCATIONS ONLY: Mar. 10 Cracker Barrel  Local Banking, Post Office As Needed Apr. 7 Vincenzo’s  Library, Drug Stores As Needed  Hair Salons, Recreation Center As Needed 7

SWIM TEAM CLINICS

Prerequisite skills vary according to age group with the minimum skills being to perform rhythmic breathing, swim 2 pool lengths, dive and tread water independently. Practice incorporates drills to encourage proper stroke and turn technique along with conditioning to prepare swimmers for competition. A strong swim lesson background is preferred. This program runs from September through May.

Winter Session Dates: January 13 - March 6 No class Jan. 20 or Feb. 17

Days & Times: Mondays & / or Thursdays evenings all ages

Mondays 5:45 p.m. - 6:40 p.m.

Thursdays 4:45 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.

Mondays &/ Wednesdays &/ or Fridays mornings all ages

9:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.

Fee for 8 Week Session: Residents & Bellefontaine Swim Team Members 1 day/ week: $18.00 2 days/week: $36.00 3 days/week: $54.00 Nonresidents 1 day/week: $26.00 2 days/week: $52.00 3 days/week: $78.00

Spring Session Dates: March 23 - May 15 No class Apr. 10

Days & times to be announced.

Swim Team Open House & Registration Night Thursday, April 30 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Bellefontaine Barracudas are a proud member of the Municipal Swim League - North. Our team stresses sportsmanship, personal improvement and a healthy competitive spirit. With team members ranging in age from 5 through 18 years, it is a rewarding experience for the entire family. Practices begin May 27 and continue through July. They are held Tuesday thru Friday mornings and some Mondays & Wednesday evenings. To find out more about the Barracudas, visit our Open House or contact Martha at the Recreation Center for an information packet.

For registration information, please see page 6. 8

SWIM LESSONS (AGES 1 - 5 YEARS)

Turtles (Recommended ages 1 to 3 years) This class teaches kicking, pulling and submersion. Using songs and games, parents learn to safely handle and guide their child in the water. Children must wear a commercial swim diaper under their . Adult participation is required. One adult in proper swim attire is required for each child. Tuesday 7:00 p.m. - 7:40 p.m. Spring session only

Puddleducks (ages 3 - 5 years)

Puddleduck I - Concentrates on the basic skills of water adjustment, floating, kicking and water safety. The parent is not in the water with the child. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.

Puddleduck II - This class includes rotary breathing, introduction to front crawl, elementary backstroke and safety skills. Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

Puddleduck III - Endurance and independence in the water will be emphasized. Skills will include treading water, diving, improvement on crawl stroke and elementary backstroke. Wednesday 5:15 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. Spring session only Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.

FITNESS & ENDURANCE SWIMMING

Emphasis will be on strengthening and conditioning to enable youth and adults to swim laps for longer distances and reach individual goals. Strokes will be critiqued to make them more efficient. This is appropriate for those working toward a scout badge, preparing for competitive swimming, wanting to incorporate lap swimming into their regular workout, or seeking additional training for other sports. Participants should have completed Level 4/5 or equivalent and be able to swim 2 pool lengths and tread water independently.

Saturday 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

For registration information, please see page 6. 9

SWIM LESSONS (AGES 6 - ADULTS)

Level Classes Ages 6 - 12 Swim Lesson

Beginner Level - Fundamental Skills - (Level I & Level 2) Session Dates: Participants will become comfortable in the water by experiencing Winter: week of buoyancy, putting their face into the water, blowing bubbles, retrieving objects, front and back floats and glides, flutter kicking and basic arm Feb. 18 - Mar. 28 strokes. Spring : week of Wednesday 5:15 p.m. - 5:55 p.m. (Spring session only) Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. Apr. 14 - May 23 Wednesday 6:45 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Spring registration Saturday 10:45 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. dates: Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. Resident: Mar. 23 Saturday 12:15 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. Open: Mar. 30 Intermediate Level - Stroke Development - (Level 3) Fees: Rhythmic breathing and treading water will be stressed as participants become more independent in the water. Front and back crawl will be Resident $24.00 refined. Diving, elementary backstroke and the breaststroke kick will be Nonresident $30.00 introduced. Greater endurance will be expected. Wednesday 6:45 p.m. - 7:25 p.m. Classes offered for patrons age one Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. year through Saturday 12:15 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. adults.

Advanced Level - Stroke Improvement - (Level 4 & 5)  Classes are Participants must have the ability to swim the length of the pool to tentative based on participate. Greater independence will be stressed with the addition of enrollment. deep water skills. Breaststroke, sidestroke, butterfly and basic turns are introduced.  Please be courteous Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 6:40 p.m. to other participants Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. by enrolling your Saturday 12:15 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. child in the appropriate age group and ability Teen & Adult Swim Lessons level. Ages 13 and up Additional classes may Basic & intermediate skills taught at each individual’s ability. be added from waiting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. - 8:10 p.m. lists. We encourage Saturday 9:15 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. you to add your name.

For registration information, please see page 6. 10

ADULT & TEEN WATER FITNESS Winter Session Water Exercise Class Descriptions Jan. 13 - Mar. 6 Spring Session Mar. 23 - May 15

Fee unless prorated: Residents $18.00 Nonresidents $22.00

MONDAY No class on Jan. 20 or Feb. 17 10:30 a.m. - Water Aerobics (Kathy) 6:45 p.m. - Water Aerobics (Tricia) 7:30 p.m. - Deep Water (Tricia) Toning - This low-impact class consists of basic TUESDAY and intermediate muscle toning moves focusing 4:45 p.m. - Water Aerobics (Tricia) on the arms, legs and stomach. Exercises use 5:30 p.m. - Toning (Tricia) various types of resistance. Class is held in the 6:15 p.m. - Deep Water (Tricia) shallow end of the pool. No swimming ability is WEDNESDAY necessary. 10:30 a.m. - Aqua Fitness (Martha) THURSDAY 10:30 a.m.- Water Aerobics (Kathy) Aqua Fitness - This class consists of continuous 6:00 p.m. - Toning (Tricia) Winter only resistance exercise designed to improve 6:45 p.m. - Water Aerobics (Tricia) breathing, circulation, and muscle tone. Class is 7:30 p.m. - Toning (Tricia) Spring only held in the shallow end of the pool. No swimming FRIDAY ability is necessary. No class April 10

10:30 a.m. - Aqua Fitness (Martha) Water Aerobics - This faster-paced class emphasizes choreographed or repetitive motion Pay-As-You-Go for both morning cardiovascular exercises for a full body workout. and evening classes Class is held in the shallow end of the pool. Resident $3.00

Nonresident $3.50 Deep Water - This class consists of treading and 1. Take any combination of classes resistance exercises in the deep end of the pool, meeting your needs, but you can come using some float support. This class provides a only to those in which you are enrolled. cardiovascular workout along with toning. Missed classes cannot be made up. Participants must be able to swim 2 lengths of 2. A lined swim suit must be worn. A the pool and tread water for 1 minute without laundered t- and/or shorts may be assistance. Class is held in the deep end of the worn over suit. pool. 3. Anyone with continence problems will be required to wear a commercial swim For registration information, please see page 6. 11

ADULT & TEEN GYMNASIUM FITNESS

Chair Aerobics and Beginner Strength - Raise your heart rate and tone major muscle groups with this NO IMPACT aerobic workout. Fitness moves are performed while seated in a chair or standing beside a chair/wall. Exercises will target, arms, legs, back and core. This workout is ideal for adults who cannot participate in typical gym classes due to joint pain and those just beginning an exercise program. **Please bring your own hand weights (1-3 lbs. recommended) and a resistance band for Tricia’s class only.** Winter Session Jan. 13 - Mar. 5 Stability (Core) Ball - Class will offer an effective Spring Session Mar. 23 - May 14 way to lose weight and tone the entire body while improving flexibility and balance. The focus of the Chair Aerobics class is to engage and strengthen core muscle’s to Resident $18.00 Nonresident $22.00 achieve optimal results. Any fitness level can Slide Class & Stability (Core) Ball participate. Participants are required to provide Resident $24.00 Nonresident $28.00 their own ball!! Fitness mat is optional. PAY-AS- YOU-GO Fee: Resident $3.50 Nonresident Dancers’ Choice Slide Class $4.00 Resident $18.00 Nonresident $21.00

Slide Class - Enjoy improving your endurance, Pay-As-You-Go fees EXCEPT FOR STABILITY flexibility and balance with our beginner level slide Resident $3.00 Nonresident $3.50 group. Easily modified, choreographed slide dances benefit a range of ages and fitness levels. MONDAY Join in to help relieve stress and promote overall No class Jan. 20 0r Feb. 17 wellness. 12:00 p.m. - Chair Aerobics (Martha) Lisa’s Dancers’ Choice Slide Class - This class 12:00 p.m. - Slide (Salina) has a six week session, January 18 - February 6:00 p.m. - Stability Ball (Maria) 19. WEDNESDAY

9:00 a.m. - Dancers’ Choice Slide (Lisa)

THURSDAY 12:00 p.m. - Chair Aerobics (Martha) 4:45 p.m. - Chair Aerobics (Tricia) 6:30 p.m. - Slide (Salina)

Take any combination of classes meeting your needs, but you can come only to those in which you are enrolled. Missed classes cannot be made up. For registration information, please see page 6. 12

ADULT TRIPS & ACTIVITIES

Fairmount Siteman Mammography Event Park Bellefontaine Rec Center This is the way to go to the horse races. We begin with Saturday, March 7, 2020 a delicious buffet at the Black Stallion Room overlooking the track. Stay Call 314-747-7222 to make an appointment in your seat and out of the weather to the horses run or go outside to get up close to the action. Either way, you are bound to be a STEEL CITY SMOKEHOUSE winner. If you love barbeque, this is the trip for you. Located in Date: Tues., Apr. 14 Granite City, this restaurant is Time:11:15 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. known for its friendly people, Fee: Resident $37.00 generous portions and Nonresident $39.00 delicious food. Lunch is on your own. Happy Valentine’s Day! Date: Friday, February 14 Casino Trips Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fee: Resident $6.00 Try your luck at Nonresident $8.00 these popular casinos. All trips Lunch & Bingo leave at BUNCO! Come for good food, good 10:00 a.m. & return at 3:00 p.m. Try something new! You company and some friendly Fee: don’t need to know the rules bingo. Fee covers lunch with Resident $10.00 for this dice game, just dessert and beverage, two Nonresident $12.00 expect to have a good time. bingo cards and prizes. You A great lunch is included. Lumiere’ may only sign up for one bingo Day: Wednesday Thursday, Jan. 2 per month. Time: 11:30 a.m. Day & Time: Wednesday River City Dates: Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Tuesday, February 18 Mar. 25, Apr. 22 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Hollywood Fee: Resident $6.00 Dates: Jan. 8, Feb. 12, Mar. Monday, March 16 Nonresident $7.00 11, Apr. 8 Fee: Residents $6.00 Ameristar Nonresident $7.00 Wednesday, April 1

For registration information, please see page 6. 13

SPECIAL EVENTS

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

You don’t need the “Luck of the Irish” to have a great time at our corned beef & cabbage dinner. The City of Bellefontaine Tickets on sale Neighbors until February 28. BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION Date: Tues., March 3 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 2020 Theme - Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. “African Americans and the VOTE” Fee: $11.00 Saturday, February 8, 2020 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Bellefontaine Neighbors Kwanzaa Recreational Center Celebration 9669 Bellefontaine Road Saturday, St. Louis, MO 63137 December 28 Inclement Weather Date June 20, 2020 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. (32* Degrees or Below, Including Ice, Sleet & Snow)

Celebrate Mexico’s Guest Speakers: independence with St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell great ethnic food, good (Main Event & company and perhaps Special Session an adult beverage. As with Youth Only) usual, your first beverage is included with the John A Wright, ticket. Tickets go on sale April 1. African American Historian, Author, Date: Tuesday, May 5 Educator Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Main Event) Dinner served at 5:30 p.m. Fee: $11.00 Minister Kathy Horry Co-founder of Ark of Safety in St. Charles, MO (Main Event)

Mayor’s Golf Tournament Gentlemen of Vision • RGHS NJROTC • T.B.A. Special Dancers • Music • Black History Trivia • Giveaways • Vendors

For registration information, please see page 6. 14

FAMILY SPECIAL EVENTS & TENNIS

Easter Egg Hunt & Arbor Day Kids’ Tennis Club The Recreation Center will host its annual Easter This special program is designed to help Egg Hunt for children ages 9 and under. After the children ages 5 - 12 learn the basics of tennis search for candy and colored eggs, the Easter and get them on the courts next summer. Each Bunny will make a special appearance to pass out week begins with an organized class followed more Easter treats. The Arbor Day Celebration by practice time. House racquets will be follows the Easter Egg Hunt. Free seedling and available or new ones can be purchased for instructions for its planting and care will be $13.00. available. Dates: Wednesdays & Friday, Feb. 12 - 28 Saturday, April 11 & Apr. 15 - May 1 11:00 a.m. SHARP Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fee: Resident $10.00 Nonresident $12.00 Bike Safety Rodeo The Bike Safety Rodeo is free and open to children ages 2 - 12. The activities include a bike riding course, Safetyville Tricycle Town and more. This event is sponsored by the Bellefontaine Neighbors Youth Commission and Police Department. For more information, call Bellefontaine Neighbors City Hall at 867-0076.

Saturday, May 9 (Rain Date, May 16) 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. City Hall Parking Lot

Hoops Madness 2020 This free basketball shooting competition will be divided into 3 age groups, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15 with boys and girls mixed. There are Teen & Adult USTA Tennis Lessons only 16 players per age group so register early! Prizes and trophies will be awarded for Tennis is a great lifetime sport that can be the player in each division. YOU MUST enjoyed by anyone of any age. The small PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT; No at- class size allows the instructor to work with the-door registration will be accepted. each person at their ability level. All sessions Registration will be available at the Recreation Center beginning February 11. Family are six classes long. Racquets are available members are welcome to watch. Snacks and for $13.00. drinks will be provided for participants ONLY. Dates: Wednesdays & Fridays, Feb. 12- 28 This event is sponsored by the Bellefontaine & Apr. 15 - May 1 Neighbors Youth Commission and Police Department. Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 14 Fee: Resident $15.00 Nonresident $18.00 12:00 p.m.

For registration information, please see page 6. 15

ROOM INFORMATION

There are two meeting rooms at the Recreation Center available for any adult resident aged 18 and older with a current recreation ID card to rent for birthdays, anniversaries, bridal and baby showers or other functions. Weddings and family reunions are not permitted.

 The smaller room will accommodate 35 people. The fee is $120.00.

 The larger room will accommodate 47 people. The fee is $130.00.

 All reservations include a $50.00 damage deposit. This deposit will be refunded by mail if the room is cleaned up after your function, your group abides by the rules of this facility and you do not exceed the fire code limit of the room. After you have cleaned the room, present your checklist to the Recreation Staff. They will inspect the room and both of you will sign the checklist. If everything is in order, you will receive your security deposit by mail within one month. Any damage will be verified by maintenance the following morning.

 The resident making the reservation must have a current Bellefontaine Recreation ID card and the charge is $5.00. Please see page 3 for more information.

The resident:

1. May only reserve one room per date for an event.

2. Must be present for the entire function.

3. Is responsible for the behavior of their guests.

4. Must bring the paperwork you received in the mail and your Bellefontaine Neighbors ID card to check in at the office before anyone from your group will be admitted to the reserved room.

To check on the availability of a date, call the Recreation Center. Reservations must be made in person to fill out a contract. Both the deposit and rental fee must be paid in full before the reservation is placed on the calendar. Events that will take place within 2 weeks must be paid in cash or charge.

IMPORTANT ROOM INFORMATION

 You cannot enter the room until 1:00 p.m. the day of the reservation, and the room must be cleaned up and your party be out of the building by 8:00 p.m.

 Due to the size of our meeting rooms and our hours of operation, the rooms may not be reserved for wedding receptions or family reunions.

 Sales or fundraising of any kind is prohibited in our meeting rooms.

 Guests must stay in the room. They are not permitted to use the pool, gymnasium or game room, or to congregate in the lobby or hallways.

 No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the reservation date.

 NO FRYING, GLITTER, OR CONFETTI ARE PERMITTED IN THE BUILDING.

 There is a $3.00 service charge on reservation cancellations. 16

PARK INFORMATION

Tanglewood Park Tanglewood

Belgrove Park Belgrove

Rec Center & Center Rec

Doherty Park Doherty

Bissell Hills Bissell

Pruett Park Pruett

Wilderness

Tanglewood Park Tanglewood

Klein Park Klein

Belgrove Park Belgrove

Rec Center & Center Rec Cyr St.

Doherty Park Doherty

Bissell Hills Bissell

Pruett Park Pruett

Wilderness Klein Park Klein

Cyr St.

Acreage 9.3 6.2 6.2 4.4 1.1 5.1 .9 10.8 4.7 Picnic SheltersAcreage w/Electric 9.3 6.21 6.21 4.41 1.1 5.1 .9 10.8 4.7 Picnic SheltersRestrooms w/Electric 2 1 1 1 PicnicRestrooms Tables 62 101 101 61 1 2 NaturePicnic Trail Tables (.8 mile) 6 10 10 6 1 2 1 NaturePlaygrounds Trail (.8 mile) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OpenPlaygrounds Play Space 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SoftballOpen Fields Play (unlighted)Space 1 2 1 1 SoftballFootball/Soccer Fields (unlighted) Field 12 1 2 TennisFootball/Soccer Courts (unlighted) Field 21 1 1 Tennis CourtsGazebo (unlighted) 1 2 2 1 MiniatureGazebo Golf Course 1 1 Sand Volleyball Court 1 Park Reservations Park Rules We will begin accepting  The parks open at 9:00 a.m. and 2020 reservations close at dusk. Jan. 2, 2020.  No glass bottles allowed. The City of Bellefontaine Neighbors has three picnic  Organized groups of 10 or more must shelters with restrooms obtain a park permit through the available for reservations April Recreation Department 1 through October 31 located  Alcohol is allowed by permit only. at :  Loud music is prohibited.

 Pet waste must be disposed properly. 1. Bissell Hills Park, 10237 Ashbrook, capacity: 75 2. St. Cyr Park, 1041 Hopedale, capacity: 125  Use of the service roads is prohibited. 3. Tanglewood Park, 1230 Chambers, capacity: 125  Any commercial entertainment Bellefontaine Neighbors residents with a current business must provide the City with a Bellefontaine ID card may reserve any of the three certificate of insurance in the amount shelters for $45.00. Nonresidents may reserve Tanglewood of $1,000,000.00 per incurrence Park only for $75.00. naming the City as an additional insurer. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the reservation date. A $3.00 cancellation fee  No personal barbeque pits or play applies. equipment (I.E. bounce houses, pools, etc.) are allowed in the parks.