Activity Guide • 2021 2 Table of Contents
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
21 • 20 activity guide 2 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS PARK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Fido Fields/Nelson Park Dog Park 3 Stacey Young President Special Events 4 Bob Brilley, II Vice-President Dr. Kristin White Commissioner Overlook Adventure Park 5 Chris Harrison Commissioner Mini Golf, Batting & Ropes Matt Whitehead Commissioner Foundation 6 - 7 DISC 8 - 10 STAFF Passes & Fees/Fitness Center Clay Gerhard Executive Director Fitness Classes Kristin Sowa Chief Financial Officer Devon G. Buffett Amphitheater 10 Melanie Moore Freedom of Information Officer Basketball/Volleyball/Pickleball 10 - 11 Jamie Davis DISC Manager Ken Frye Scovill Zoo Director Youth Activities 12 - 15 Jamie Gower Recreation & Facilities Director Tumbling Classes Frank Hubbard Chief of Park Police Cheer Camp Karalee Misner Marketing Director Winter Break Day Camp Kristi Orrick Human Resources Manager Preschool Activities Mike Wilcott Amphitheater Manager Super Saturday Recess Tim Wright Decatur Airport Director Park District Parties 13 Running/Staley Striders 15 OUR CODE Baseball & Softball 16 The Decatur Park District does not discriminate Lacrosse 17 against individuals in admission to, or treatment of, or Golf 18 - 19 employment in programs or activities in compliance Indoor Golf Center with the Illinois Human Rights Act, Section 504 of Junior Golf Classes the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and the U.S. Constitution. The Park District receives Federal Soccer 20 - 21 funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of MidState Soccer Club the U.S. Dept. of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful Youth Indoor Soccer discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Leagues Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, Scovill Zoo 22 - 23 age or handicap. Any person who believes he or Arts 24 - 27 she has been discriminated against in any program, Seniors 28 activity, or facility operated by the Decatur Park District may contact the District’s Equal Opportunity Special Recreation 28 Officer (217/422-5911) and the U.S. Department of Meeting & Banquet Facilities 29 the Interior at: Director, Equal Opportunity Program, Decatur Airport 30 U.S. Dept. of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Registration Form 31 Box 37127, Washington, D.C. 20013-7127. Partners for Parks Adopt a park! Businesses, schools, churches and individuals are invited to help keep our community parks beautiful by participating in the Park District’s Partners for Parks program. Please call 422-5911 to volunteer. General Information/DogGeneral Information Parks 3 Trees on the Tees AT YOUR SERVICE Encounter an outdoor Administration Office 217-422-5911 experience sure to Airport Office 217-428-2423 get you embracing Cancellation Hotline 217-427-3488 the holiday spirit! Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater 217-422-5911 Aboard a golf cart after dark, drive through an DISC 217-429-3472 enchanting path of beautifully decorated trees. Fairview Tennis Complex 217-421-7432 Afterward, pull up a hay bale to roast s’mores by the fire pit and sip on hot cocoa. Foundation 217-422-5911 Hickory Point Golf Course 217-421-7444 December 9-12 & 15-19 Hickory Point Banquet Facility 217-421-6657 Interested in Sponsoring? Johns Hill Center 217-429-7750 Be a part of the magic by becoming an event Overlook Adventure Park 217-422-2316 sponsor, tree sponsor, volunteer or donating Park Watch 217-424-1311 decorations! Call 217-422-5911. Poage Arts & Recreation Center 217-421-6648 Red Tail Run Golf Course 217-422-2211 Schaub Floral Display Center 217-421-7550 Scovill Zoo 217-421-7435 Splash Cove 217-619-8080 Fido Fields & Nelson Park Dog Parks Hours: Sunrise - 10 p.m. year-round Exercise and socialize your pups at Fido Fields and Nelson Park Dog Parks! Fee is $38 for the first dog We Care about Your Safety and $16 for each additional dog (max 5). Registration As a PDRMA-accredited agency, the Decatur Park forms for annual dog park memberships may be District strives to ensure that playground equipment, found at the DISC or decatur-parks.org. Complete park grounds, and facilities remain in excellent the form and submit with your proof of veterinarian condition. Please help us in this effort! Follow certification of rabies, Bordetella, distemper and posted safety rules, and note age designations for parvo vaccinations, and proof of spay/neuter. appropriate use of playground equipment. Please call 422-5911 to report any concerns. Park Watch Park Watch helps prevent crimes Greater Decatur Chamber Metro Money in Decatur Park District parks, Support the local business community by using properties and facilities. Cash Metro Money! Gift certificates come in $5 and rewards of up to $1,000 can be $20 denominations, never expire, and offered for information leading to can be used like cash at over 40 the arrest of individuals responsible locations, including the Decatur Park for these crimes. If you witness District! We are excited to partner suspicious activity or have a tip, call Park Watch at with the Greater Decatur Chamber of 424-1311. All tips and information are helpful, and Commerce in this important program. you may remain anonymous. Use your Metro Money at the Park District Admin Emergencies 911 Office, DISC, golf courses, Overlook Adventure Park, Macon County Dispatch 217-424-1311 and Scovill Zoo. 4 Special Events Princess Ball CALENDAR OF EVENTS This popular event is perfect for young ladies aged 5 – 12 and their dads and/or grandfathers. Call September 3 Justin Moore 422-5911 for reservations. Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater Deadline: January 19 unless sold out. September 4 Kevin Costner & Modern West Date: Saturday, January 22 Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater Time: Dinner, 5 - 6 p.m. September 12 Grandparents’ Day Dancing, 6 - 9 p.m. Scovill Zoo Location: Hickory Point Banquet Facility September 17 Dry Bar Comedy Fee: $30 per couple ($10 for each Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater additional sibling) September 18 Three Dog Night Tickets go on sale on November 26, 2021 by Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater calling 217-422-5911 September 19 Shoreline Classic Road Race Nelson Park Mommy/Son Play Night September 24 Diamond Rio Boys aged 5 - 10 and their moms will enjoy a Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater night of active play, music, a bounce house, September 25 Platinum Rock Legends rock wall climbing, a photo booth, pizza, prizes Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater and giveaways. Call 429-3472 to register! Pre- Oct. 15 - 17, Boo at the Zoo registration required by March 2. 21 - 24, 28 - 31 Scovill Zoo Code Age Day Date Time November 20 Turkey Trot, Fairview Park 461400-08 5 - 10 F March 4 6 - 9 p.m. December 5 Santa Shuffle at the DISC Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood December 9-12 Trees on the Tees Hickory Point Golf Course Fee: $25 per couple ($10 for each additional sibling) December 11 Pajama Party with Santa Scovill Zoo Parents’ Night Out at the DISC December 15 -19 Trees on the Tees Take some time for yourself while your kids have Hickory Point Golf Course a blast at the DISC! They’ll play games, climb the January 8 DISC Open House rock wall, slide and jump on the inflatables, zip January 14-16 Greater Decatur Chorale around on scooters, eat pizza, and more! Must RCC Theater pre-register by the preceding Wednesday at 5 January 22 Princess Ball p.m. online, at the DISC or by calling at 429-3472. Hickory Point Banquet Facility Code Age Day Date Time March 4 Mommy/Son Play Night 415000-01 5 - 12 S Sept. 18 5 – 8:30 p.m. DISC 415000-02 5 - 12 S Oct. 23 5 – 8:30 p.m. March 18 - 20 Perform! - SHREK the Musical Jr. 415000-03 5 - 12 S Nov. 13 5 – 8:30 p.m. Decatur Civic Center Theater 415000-04 5 - 12 S Dec. 18 5 – 8:30 p.m. April 2 Opening Day: Scovill Zoo and 415000--05 5 - 12 S Jan. 15 5 – 8:30 p.m. Overlook Adventure Park Location: DISC, 1295 W. Wood April 16 FOZ Breakfast with the Easter Fee: $30 ($25 w resident discount); $10 for each Bunny & Critter Egg Hunt additional child Scovill Zoo May 6 & 7 Dance Recital Location: TBD Overlook Adventure Park 5 Overlook Adventure Park at Lakeshore Landing 2501 E. Nelson Park Rd. • Overlookadventure.com Escape to the lake at Overlook Adventure Park, featuring two 18-hole, accessible mini golf courses, a high ropes course, and batting cages! Call 422-2316 for info about parties and corporate events. Check overlookadventure.com and our Facebook page for details about fall events! August 15 - September 6* September 7 - October 31 Monday - Thursday: 4 - 8 p.m. Monday - Wednesday: Closed Friday: 4 - 10 p.m. Thursday: 4 - 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday: 4 - 10 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 8 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. *Open Labor Day from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday: Noon - 8 p.m. Overlook Adventure Mini Golf Ropes Course With challenging water features and a Scovill Zoo This amazing course is unique to Central Illinois, animal theme, Overlook Adventure Mini Golf is a putting climbers 25 feet above the ground, soar- blast for individuals of all ages! ing above the mini golf course! You’ll climb your Ages 3 & Under Free way around 33 challenges, including a tightrope, Ages 4 - 12 $6.75 bridges, balance beams, and zip line. A tots Ages 13+ $7.75 course has 9 obstacles for the little ones. Seniors 65+ $7.25 Ropes Course Rates 30 min. 60 min. Second Game $4.75 Tots Course $4.75 $7.75 Group Outing Rates 20 player min. at $6/round Ages 4 - 12 $6.75 $10.75 GSI Party Bin Event $45 for GSI party bin + Ages 13+ $7.75 $11.75 10 player min.