FALL 2017PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITY GUIDE 1 PARKS AND RECREATION A NOTE FROM OUR DIRECTOR: Whether it's Theater Class, Community Day, Youth Basketball, or the 70th Annual Halloween Parade, Newark Parks and Recreation has plenty to keep you and your family active this Fall! Perhaps you'd prefer a leisurely stroll in one of our 33 parks or bike over 17 miles of trails to enjoy the fall foliage? In addition to just being fun, our parks, programs and services give all of us a chance to enrich our lives and promote a healthy lifestyle. We are proud to serve the Newark Community since 1968. Join us for our 50th anniversary celebration in 2018! TABLE OF CONTENTS Information Page 3 Sincerely, Frequently Asked Questions Page 4 Joseph Spadafino Director, Newark Parks and Recreation George Wilson Center Page 5 School Age Care Page 6 Sports & Aquatics Page 8 Fitness Page 15 Special Interest Page 17 Visual & Performing Arts Page 20 Trips Page 22 Events Page 23 Activity Registration Page 28 Newark Maps Page 29 SUGGESTIONS OR COMMENTS If you have a suggestion or comment regarding the Newark Parks and Recreation Department, please let us know. You may contact the department by phone at (302) 366-7000,
[email protected], or by mail at 220 South Main Street, Newark, DE 220 SOUTH MAIN STREET, NEWARK DE 19711 19711. PHONE: (302) 366-7000 FAX: (302) 366-7169 HOURS OF OPERATION: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. JOSEPH SPADAFINO, DIRECTOR 2 FALL 2017 | WWW.NEWARKDE.GOV/PLAY REGISTER ONLINE AT NEWARKDE.GOV/PLAY PARKS & RECREATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The Parks and Recreation Department is continuously in search of recreation leaders and instructors with special skills and interests, as well as seasonal park maintenance personnel.