PLAY CAPE!FALL 2021 PROGRAM GUIDE
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Nip Kelley Equipment Company
COACH’S CORNER Steven Criddle Fall Back in Time Parks & Rec Through the Years
573.339.6340 www.cityofcape.org/parks Fall 2021 What's Inside Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Program Guide
3 STAFF 4-5 A LOOK BACK IN TIME 4 6 FALL CALENDAR
Parks & Recreation 7-11 SPECIAL EVENTS Through the Years
12-15 CLASSES & PROGRAMS
16-20 SPORTS 9
21-23 FITNESS & WELLNESS
25-27 AQUATICS Halloween Hoopla 28-29 JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE 28
General Information General 30-31 CAPE GIRARDEAU SPORTSPLEX
32-33 COMMUNITY CENTERS & SPORTS COMPLEXES
34-38 PARKS, TRAILS & HISTORIC SITES Fall Golf Tournaments
39-40 PROJECTS & NEWS
41-43 PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION
44-46 CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT 30
47 GENERAL INFORMATION Jr. NBA Basketball
2 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks From the Playground Your Parks & Recreation Leadership Team
I love the change of seasons. Don’t you? Change for some is a challenge and for others it is a welcome opportunity! As we head into fall, I am experiencing both sadness and joy as I am retiring as your Parks and Recreation Director...in fact when you read this, Scott Williams Penny Williams Brock Davis Kaed Horrell Doug Gannon I will be “out of office” as they say. My ten years Recreation Recreation Parks Division Assistant Recreation Assistant Recreation Division Manager Division Manager Manager Division Manager Division Manager helping lead this team of excellent professionals, who 573-339-6728 573-339-6733 573-339-6727 573-339-6729 573-339-6737 are responsible for the health, safety and well-being [email protected] of so many public programs, events and facilities, is humbling. I am grateful for the City and public trusting in our team to develop and complete so many GREAT projects made possible by the Parks, Recreation and Stormwater Tax. The successful day to day operations of year round programs, tournaments and events for Heather Davis Chris Eastridge Nathan Martin Robert Shanahan Kacie Walley SportsPlex Supervisor Recreation Supervisor Recreation Supervisor Aquatics Supervisor Recreation Specialist aquatics, sports, golf, community centers, historic sites, 573-339-6731 573-339-6606 573-339-6736 573-339-6612 573-339-6626 cemeteries, social clubs, businesses and so much more, General Information is a tribute to the City and our wonderful staff. Please rest assured, you will be in good hands as they search for my replacement. I have always been extremely proud to have a career in public service (over 40 years), so of course, it is with mixed emotions that I close this chapter of my professional work life and move on to Christine Jaegers Cassie Dennis Sarah Wichern Michael Peters Jordan Eastridge Fitness and Wellness Recreation Coordinator Recreation Coordinator Recreation Coordinator Marketing Coordinator more fun and adventure! I have loved being your Parks Specialist 573-339-6732 573-335-4040 573-339-6788 573-339-6341 and Recreation Director and will hold dear the many 573-339-6604 [email protected] wonderful accomplishments and memories of working with all of you over the past ten years.
Recreationally Yours,
Misty Hess Sharon Bergman Diane Boyer Laura Hermsdorfer Administrative Administrative Administrative Administrative Julia Jones Coordinator Assistant Assistant Secretary 573-339-6730 573-339-6342 573-339-6340 573-339-6342
Randy Lueder Tammy Brock Adam Howell Mike Halter Golf Course Supervisor Cemetery Sexton Parks Supervisor Facility Maintenance 573-335-0458 573-334-1917 573-332-4905 Coordinator 573-332-4905
Brandon Coleman Ryan Walther Playmo Facility Maintenance Sports Complex Facilitator of FUN! Coordinator Maintenance Parks & Recreation 573-339-6343 Supervisor
Director CALL OR EMAIL US! * Unless noted above, all staff members can be reached by email using their July 11, 2011 - July 12, 2021 first initial and last [email protected]. Example: [email protected] For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 3 This long, simply- 1956 constructed barbecue pit was the classroom for 200 guests of the Cape County Poultry Improvement Association at Arena Park. This shows 110 broilers being barbecued over the charcoal fire while the crowd watched in anticipation of the half-chicken each person got to eat later. July 27, 1956
Capaha Park is the scene of 1960 this weekly coffee session. Here this group of housewives assemble each Wednesday morning for a period of A telephone booth relaxation. Enjoying coffee, coffee cakes 1940 located in Capaha and sweet rolls made from a Basic Roll Park in what appears recipe are from the left, Mrs. David Carlton, to be the 1940’s. Mrs. Loy V. Barks, Mrs. Herschel Bays, Mrs. Herman Schaefer, Mrs. William H. Stickler Jr., Mrs. John Smarr, a guest, Mrs. Paul Kaempfer, Mrs. Luther Wise, Mrs. Albert Rogers and Mrs. Paul F. Sitze. Aug. 24, 1960
40’s 50’s Fall Back In Time 80’s
A Look Back In Time The Cape Girardeau Public 1987 School Maintenance Department, along with 35 workers from the Missouri Division of Employment, worked from 7 a.m. until late afternoon, to put up the bubble over the Cape Central Municipal Pool. Sept. 23, 1987
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new foot bridge at Shawnee Park was 1988 held on August 23. Cape Area Youth Soccer Association President Barry Zerbe presented a check in the amount of $9,000 to the city for its participation in the bridge. From left are Steve Bone, Parks and Recreation Department director; J. Ronald Fischer, city manager; Al Stoverink, assistant city manager; Bob Hendrix, president, Photos courtesy of the Southeast Missourian. Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce, and Zerbe. Aug. 23, 1988 4 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Southeast Missourian 1963 Athletic Director Kenny Knox of State College, left, bowed to
one of his former football pupils, John A Look Back In Time Wittenborn, in the milking contest Mayor Howard C. Tooke tossed up a basketball, while Herbert Smith, left, conducted as part of the annual Cape and Bradley McIntosh jumped for it after dedication ceremonies for a hard- County Dairy Festival at Arena Park. 1972 surfaced court in Indian Park. The Cape Girardeau Kiwanis Club presented July 13, 1963 a check for $1,100 to the city to cover the cost of the court. The funds were obtained from the annual Kiwanis Club horse show. Sept. 9, 1972
60’s 70’s Fall Back In Time 90’s
Volunteers and SEMO District 1991 Fair Board members put up fences and prepared Arena Park for the upcoming fair. Working on the fence were Tim Anna Allen, left, attempted to steal the Below, Gary Kight, Jamey Kight, Sam Kight and 1991 basketball from Tewauna Allen during a pickup Ernie Brown. Sept. 8, 1992 game at Indian Park. Aug 12, 1991
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 5 2021 Fall Calendar
September 22 Intermediate Tennis class begins | Arena Park Tennis Courts AUGUST September 24 Fall Youth Volleyball league begins | SportsPlex September 25 Touch-A-Truck | Shawnee Park August 14 Cary Flanagan Memorial Softball Tournament | Shawnee Park September 25 Doggy Swim Day | Cape Splash August 14 Nightfall Glowball Golf Tournament | Jaycee Golf Course September 25-26 Jaycee Golf Course Championship tournament August 16 Cape Splash reduced hours begin September 30 Community Dance & Social | A. C. Brase Arena August 18 Start Smart Soccer begins | Osage Park August 23 Adult Sand Indoor Volleyball league begins | Arena Park OCTOBER SEPTEMBER October 2 Ladies Golf Scramble | Jaycee Golf Course September 6 Last day of 2020 Cape Splash season October 4 Pee-Wee Sports class begins | Osage Centre September 7 Youth Soccer league begins | Shawnee Park October 9 Pumpkin Dive | Central Municipal Pool October 11-15 Seminar | Osage Centre September 9 Shopping Tour Seminar | Schnucks Walk-tober September 10 Homeschool P.E. class begins | SportsPlex October 13 Fall Garage Sale Lottery Booth Drawing | Osage Centre September 11 Coors Light/Trail of Tears Triathlon | Trail of Tears State Park October 15-16 Haunted Hall of Horror | A. C. Brase Arena September 14 Music & Movement class begins | Osage Centre October 22 Jr. NBA Basketball league begins | SportsPlex September 15 Homeschool Art class begins | Osage Centre October 22 S.T.A.R. Haunted Hall of Horror | 4-H Exhibit Hall September 16 16th Annual Senior 2-Person Scramble | Jaycee Golf Course October 22-23 Haunted Hall of Horror | A. C. Brase Arena September 16 S.T.A.R. Evening Hike | Osage Centre October 22 Halloween Hoopla | Shawnee Park Center September 18 NFL Flag Football league begins | Shawnee Park October 29-31 Haunted Hall of Horror | A. C. Brase Arena September 20 Fall Adult Softball leagues begin | Shawnee Park September 21 Jr. Chef’s Cooking Club begins | A. C. Brase Arena September 21 Garden Workshop Series | Shawnee Park Center NOVEMBER November 1 Women’s Indoor Volleyball league begins | SportsPlex November 2 Start Smart Basketball class begins | Shawnee Park Center November 4 Spaghetti Day | A. C. Brase Arena November 8 Holiday Fitness Challenge begins | Osage Centre November 11 Weightlifting Debunked Seminar | Osage Centre November 13 Fall Garage Sale | Osage Centre November 18 Lifeguard training class begins | Central Municipal Pool November 18 S.T.A.R. Barnyard Dance | Osage Centre November 21 Fall Family Festival | Shawnee Park Center
DECEMBER December 2 S.T.A.R. Christmas With Friends | 4-H Exhibit Hall December 2 Community Dance & Social | A. C. Brase Arena December 9 Healthy Holiday Favorites Seminar | Osage Centre December 10 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt | Shawnee Park Center December 11 Breakfast With Santa | Osage Centre December 13 Spring Youth Soccer league sign ups begin December 15 Winter Garage Sale lottery booth drawing | Osage Centre December 27 Lifeguard training class begins | Central Municipal Pool
JANUARY January 3 Men’s Basketball league begins January 4 Indoor Coed Volleyball league begins | SportsPlex January 7 Girls & Boys Youth Basketball leagues begin January 8 Winter Garage Sale | Osage Centre January 19 New Year’s Resolution Warriors begins | Osage Centre January 21 Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet | Osage Centre January 27 Junior Grizzlies Basketball Camp begins | SportsPlex
6 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at the Shawnee Park Center. Special Events
Coors Light Trail of Tears Triathlon Doggy Swim Day This USAT sanctioned race is held at Trail of Tears State Park and consists of a Dogs and humans can take a dip in the zero depth entry and lap pools at Cape 700 meter swim, 15 mile bike ride and a four mile run. The race will begin at Splash! All dogs must be on a leash when entering the facility, and vaccinations 9:00 a.m. (registration starts at 6:45 a.m.). Online registration is available until are required. A private session will be held from 11:00 a.m. - Noon (limit to 20 dogs September 9 at Noon. Participants that are non-USAT members are required to and cost is $20). Must pre-register for private session by calling 573.339.6342. pay a $15 USAT fee. Lunch is provided for all participants. For Dogs under 25 pounds are invited from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., dogs 25-75 more information, contact Chris at 573.339.6606. Register pounds from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., and dogs 75+ pounds from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 online at www.cityofcape.org/coorstri p.m. Humans are admitted free with a dog’s paid admission! Limit of two dogs per human & small dogs can attend a larger dog session, but large dogs must attend DAY DATE TIME designated session. Sessions (except private session) have a limit of 75 dogs, and Saturday 9/11/21 9:00 a.m. partipicants can pre-register at the Osage Centre FEE LOCATION or online at www.cityofcape.org/aquaticevents. Aggressive dogs will be asked to leave. Early Fee $50 Individual / $60 Team Trail of Tears State Park Late Fee (9/6-9/11): $65 Individual / $75 Team DAY DATE TIME Saturday 9/25/21 Multiple Sessions FEE LOCATION $10 Per Dog | $20 For Private Session Cape Splash
Coors Light /Trail of Tears Triathlon swimmers plunge into Lake Boutin.
Splash! Bring your favorite pup to Cape Splash for Doggy Swim Day!
Community Dance & Social Relax, socialize and dance to some great classic music! Our Community Dance & Socials feature a big dance floor with plenty of seating, and concessions are available for purchase. Dances are located at the A. C. Brase Arena and run from FIND MORE INFO ONLINE & REGISTER 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. WWW.CITYOFCAPE.ORG/PARKS September 30 | Potluck at 4:30 p.m. | $8 | Bob Dolle & Variety Band December 2 | Dance at 6:00 p.m. | $4 | Jerry Ford Combo & Orchestra For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 7 Pumpkin Dive Pumpkin divers will search for pumpkins in the shallow end of Central Municipal Pool! Children up to five years old will dive at 10:00 a.m., and children ages 6-10 will dive at 11:00 a.m. (maximum of 50 per age group). One parent can be in the water with their child. Pumpkins will be numbered NOMINATE NOW! and correspond with candy & prizes. Don’t forget goggles & a mesh or plastic bag that can get wet to collect pumpkins in! Register online at www. cityofcape.org/aquaticevents. DAY DATE TIME Saturday 10/9/21 10:00 a.m. FEE LOCATION $5 Per Person Central Pool
The spring Egg Dive was so much fun, we’re diving for PUMPKINS this fall!
Garage Sales Shop for any item imaginable at the Osage Centre garage sales. Sales typically include 70+ booths, and run from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. If you are interested Special Events in selling items, booth space is available for $20. Booth space is reserved by attending a booth lottery drawing (dates listed below), and booth space is not guaranteed. Garage sale admission is $1. Contact the Osage Centre at 573.339.6342 for more information. Web: www.cityofcape.org/garagesales
Fall Garage Sale - November 13, 2021 Celebration of Youth Booth Lottery Drawing - October 13, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. | Osage Centre Winter Garage Sale - January 8, 2022 Sports Awards Booth Lottery Drawing - December 15, 2021 | 6:00 p.m. | Osage Centre
Banquet Fall Family Festival Come one, come all...let’s celebrate fall! This family event includes hayrides, January 21, 2022 a bonfire, weenie roast, hot drinks, s’mores and more. Each activity is $1 per person. No pre-registration is required for Nominate a deserving player, team or coach this fun fall event. Web: www.cityofcape. by November 14! More information at: org/fallfamilyfestival DAY DATE TIME www.cityofcape.org/sportsbanquet Sunday 11/21/21 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. FEE LOCATION $1 Per Activity Shawnee Park Center
8 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks SEPT. 25 SATURDAY
10 am - 1 pm Shawnee Park
FREE EVENT! Special Events
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 6 PM - 8 PM •SHAWNEE PARK CENTER
This spooktacular event includes a costume contest beginning at 7:30 p.m. and other fun Halloween activities including pumpkin decorating, pumpkin bowling, trick or treat bags, & more! Come dressed up ready for a fun night! Best Costume, Funniest Costume & Creepiest Costume awarded! For ages 12 & under. The cost is $5 per child and tickets will be sold at the door on Oct. 22.
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 9 Spaghetti Day Join us for eat in or take out at the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Foundation’s annual Spaghetti Day on Thursday, November 4! Lunch and dinner will be served between 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the A. C. Brase Arena. The cost is $8 for adults (13+), $5 for children (ages 5-12), and free for ages four and under. The meal includes spaghetti, mostaccoli, garlic bread, salad, drink and dessert. Dinner entertainment will be provided by The Jerry Ford Orchestra, and proceeds benefit the Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Foundation for various improvements to the Parks & Recreation Department facilities and programs. To sponsor, call 573.339.6340. Web: www.cityofcape. org/parksfoundation
DAY DATE TIME Thursday 11/4/21 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. FEE LOCATION $8 Adult | $5 Child A. C. Brase Arena Saturday, December 11 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM • Osage Centre
Santa will be making a special stop just to have breakfast with you! Enjoy donuts, danishes, muffins, bagels, biscuits & gravy, milk & juice with Santa. Parents are invited to bring their cameras for a picture Special Events with Santa! Santa will be arriving at 9 a.m. For ages 12 & under accompanied by an adult (everyone in attendance must purchase a ticket). Tickets are $7 per person in advance, or $10 per person day of. For more information, call 573.339.6340. Everyone LOVES Spaghetti Day!
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt Ages 2+ Did you hear the latest news?! A particular someone has left candy canes all over the grounds of Shawnee Park. Bring your flashlights and help us find them! When you arrive at the Shawnee Park Center you’ll get to decorate a bag for collecting candy canes. After we collect candy canes, we will enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Parents are not charged admission for this event, but must accompany children. Register in ad- vance online at www.cityofcape.org/candycanehunt. Purchase tickets at the A. C. Brase Arena, DAY DATE TIME Osage Centre or online at Friday 12/10/21 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. FEE LOCATION www.cityofcape.org/breakfastwithsanta $5 Per Child Pre-Registered | $8 Per Child Day Of Shawnee Park Center
10 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Special Events STARTING OCTOBER 15 at the A. C. BRASE ARENA
October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 31 | 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM 410 Kiwanis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO $9.00 | Ages 5 & Under are Free $$99
Contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 573.339.6340 for more information. Find us online at www.cityofcape.org/hauntedhall
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For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 11 We can help you improve your tennis skills!
Classes & Programs
YOUTH ART CLASSES
Music & Movement Ages 3-4 Join us in a creative atmosphere where your child will interact with their peers through a variety of movement and music based activities. We will do dancing, jumping, basic tumbling, ball activities, parachute, instruments, and other fun things that will vary each class to keep your child interested and learning along with our theme.
DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Tuesdays 9/14/21 - 9/28/21 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 9/12/21 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $35 Per Child Osage Centre Min: 6 / Max: 20 Clay work, drawings, crafts & more at Homeschool Art class!
Jr. Chef’s Cooking Club Ages 6-12 Get ready for a yummy, fun filled class! Each week, you will make (and eat!) a special treat while you learn about measuring, why food changes as it cooks, and of course, kitchen safety. DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Tuesdays 9/21/21 - 10/5/21 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9/19/21 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $35 Per Child A. C. Brase Arena Min: 8 / Max: 15
Music & Movement is a fun, interactive class for 3-4 year olds!
Homeschool Art Ages 6-15 Drawing, painting, craft projects and three-dimensional art are just some of the areas of art that will be covered in this class. All materials will be provided. Please remember to wear old clothes! DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Wednesdays 9/15/21 - 10/20/21 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 9/13/21 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $35 Per Child Osage Centre Min: 8 / Max: 20 Cook with us at Jr. Chef’s Cooking Club! 12 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks YOUTH SPORTS CLASSES Intermediate Tennis Ages 8-12 The instructor will provide a balance of instruction and practice. Emphasis will be on proper grip, stance, swing, serve and ball placement, as well as hitting with control for depth and power. Please bring your own racket, water and appropriate footwear. DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Wednesdays 9/22/21 - 10/6/21 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 9/20/21 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $25 Per Child Arena Park Tennis Courts Min: 6 / Max: 12 Learn about basketball, soccer & t-ball in Pee-Wee Sports!
Pee-Wee Sports Start Smart Basketball Ages 3-5 Ages 3-5 Introduce your child to the world of sports. Participants will play a different sport This is a fun, hands-on class to teach children the basic motor skills each week including t-ball, soccer and basketball. We will go over the basic skills to play organized basketball while spending quality time with their and rules of each sport and play a fun game at the end! parents. Parent participation is required. Classes & Programs DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Mondays 10/4/21 - 10/18/21 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 10/1/21 Tuesdays 11/2/21 - 11/23/21 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 10/31/21 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $35 Per Child Osage Centre Min: 8 / Max: 15 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $40 Per Child Shawnee Park Center Min: 10 / Max: 30
WHEN: Fridays, Sept. 10 - Nov. 12 TIME: 1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. LOCATION: Cape Girardeau SportsPlex COST: $35 Per Child REGISTER: Register by Sept. 9 online at www.cityofcape.org/youthclasses
REGISTER FOR CAMPS & CLASSES ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/youthclasses For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 13 Hapkido Core 1 & 2 By Lee H. Park Hapkido ADULT CLASSES Hapkido classes are a basic introduction to martial arts and work on improving balance, mobility and respect. Other key areas of focus include kicking, punching Adult Hapkido By Lee H. Park Hapkido and bully-proofing your child. All classes are taught at Lee H. Park Hapkido (1131 Ages 16+ N. Kingshighway Suite 2K). Hapkido training is a traditional martial art for all ages, gender and fitness levels. 5-6 Yr. Olds Mon. & Wed. 9/13/21 - 10/20/21 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Participants will learn kicking, punching, escapes, throwing and locks. Exercise and conditioning are focuses of this class. All classes are taught at Lee H. Park 7-9 Yr. Olds Mon. & Wed. 9/13/21 - 10/20/21 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hapkido (1131 N. Kingshighway Suite 2K). FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT $26 Per Person Lee H. Park Hapkido Max: 15 DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Tues. & Thurs. 9/14/21 - 10/21/21 6:00 a.m. OR 5:30 p.m. 9/10/21 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT Pre-Hapkido By Lee H. Park Hapkido $26 Per Person Lee H. Park Hapkido Max: 12 Ages 10-15 Pre-Hapkido is an introduction class to Hapkido for ages 10-15. This class provides the basic skills and foundation that students will need to transition to the adult Hapkido class Students will learn self-discipline, self-respect, kicking, Garden Workshop Series: Planning for Next Spring punching, throwing, falling, basic self-defense & general exercise. All classes are Who wouldn’t love a beautiful spring garden with tulips, daffodils and more? taught at Lee H. Park Hapkido (1131 N. Kingshighway Suite 2K). Donna Aufdenberg with the Missouri Extension Services can take the mystery out of bulb planting and help you plan your beautiful spring garden in this free DAY DATE TIME REG. DEADLINE Garden Workshop Series class! Mon. & Wed. 9/13/21 - 10/20/21 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 9/9/21 DAY DATE TIME FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT Tuesday 9/21/21 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. $26 Per Person Lee H. Park Hapkido Max: 12 FEE LOCATION ENROLLMENT FREE! Shawnee Park Center Max: 15
Presenting Sponsor
fall SCHEDULE Classes & Programs S.T.A.R. therapeutic program
EVENING HIKE September 16 | Osage Centre | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
HAUNTED HALL OF HORROR October 22 | 4-H Exhibit Hall | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
BARNYARD DANCE November 18 | Osage Centre | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
CHRISTMAS WITH FRIENDS S.T.A.R. - 2021 December 2 | 4-H Exhibit Hall | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Learn More At: www.cityofcape.org/starprogram 14 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks • DRIVE IT HOME RAFFLE • Go the extra mile for Special Olympics Missouri athletes! The Drive It Home Raffle is a statewide promotion that directly benefits more than 16,900 Special Olympics Missouri athletes across the state. We are honored to work with our statewide partners to make this event a success: Missouri Automobile Dealers Association and Law Enforcement Torch Run.
We are excited to share that Missouri Automobile Dealers Association has generously donated a 2022 Acura MDX SUV for our Drive it Home Raffle this year. Six finalist prizes of $450 each, multiple vacations and trach savvy toys will also be raffled off. Raffle tickets will be $25 for one ticket, $50 for three tickets for $100 for eight tickets.
Purchase at the Osage Centre or online at somo.org/raffle
Proceeds benefit local 4th Annual Scott Wright Memorial Special Olympics Missouri programming. CORNHOLE CLASSIC Register by September 24 October 9 • Cape Girardeau K.C. Hall www.somo.org/cornhole
SOUTHEAST AREA SPECIAL OLYMPICS Sports offered: Basketball, Bocce,Track & Field, Soccer, Softball, Bowling, Volleyball, Golf & Power Lifting
Fire Department Website: www.somo.org | Phone: 573.339.6733 | Email: [email protected] or [email protected] For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 15 Jr. NBA Basketball league at the SportsPlex
Sports
FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL
NFL Flag Football League Adult Sand/Indoor Volleyball Grades K - 8th 17 & Over Compete in the NFL flag football league! Participants receive game flags and a This league consists of four weeks of sand volleyball and four weeks of indoor replica jersey NFL jersey. Games are played on Saturday afternoons and some volleyball plus a tournament. Power and intermediate divisions are offered. Monday evenings at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex. For more information, Games are played on Mondays and Tuesdays at Arena Park or the Cape Girardeau contact Chris at [email protected]. Register online at www.cityofcape. SportsPlex. For more information, contact Chris at 573.339.6606. Register online org/football. at www.cityofcape.org/volleyball.
DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Mon. & Tues. 8/23/21 - 10/12/21 Early: 8/13/21 Late: 8/17/21 Sat. & Mon. Games Start: 9/18/21 Early: 8/20/21 Late: 8/27/21 FEE LOCATION FEE LOCATION $200 Early Fee | $220 Between 8/14-8/17 Arena Park & SportsPlex $60 Early Fee | $70 Between 8/21-8/27 Shawnee Park Sports Complex
Fall Youth Volleyball Grades 1st-7th This is an individual sign up league for boys & girls in 1st-7th grades. Practices will be held on Mondays from September 13-October 11, and games will be played on Friday nights from September 24-October 15. A $2 spectator fee will be charged for ages 13+ for games. For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Register online at www.cityofcape.org/volleyball. DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Mon. & Fri. Games: 9/24/21 - 10/15/21 Early: 8/22/21 Late: 8/29/21 FEE LOCATION $60 Early Fee | $70 Between 8/23-8/29 SportsPlex
Don’t miss sign ups for the NFL Flag Football league!
FIND MORE INFORMATION ONLINE & REGISTER AT:
www.cityofcape.org/sports Improve your volleyball skills with our Fall Youth Volleyball league at the SportsPlex. 16 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks LEAGUE FORMAT 6-on-6 women’s league doubleheaders each week for four weeks + tournament DATES games played on mondays STARTING November 1 cost $190 Per Team $175 Per Team With early Discount If Registering By Oct. 13 REGISTER register by 10/17/21 online only at www.cityofcape.org/volleyball
CONTACT Sports [email protected]
Adult Indoor Coed VOLLEYBALL Compete in the adult indoor volleyball league this winter at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex! Power and intermediate divisions are offered. The season will be 12 games plus playoffs. Team sign-ups only for ages 18+. For more information, contact us at [email protected].
WHEN Tuesdays starting January 4, 2022
WHERE Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
$270 Per Team COST Pay $250 per team with an early registration discount if registering by 12/15/21
REGISTER Register by 12/19/21 online at www.cityofcape.org/volleyball
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 17 Ladies Golf Scramble SOCCER This tournament is open to women of all ages. This is a $300 first place cash payout tournament! Other cash prizes determined by number of teams. Cart Youth Spring Soccer and lunch are included with entry fee. For more information, contact us at Grades Pre-K to 8th [email protected]. Register online at www.cityofcape.org/golf. Pre-K to 8th grade divisions are offered. Games are played on Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays beginning in March. For DAY DATE TIME more information, visit www.cityofcape.org/soccer or contact Saturday 10/2/21 8:00 a.m. shotgun start Nathan at [email protected]. Registration begins FEE LOCATION REG. DEADLINE December 13! $120 / Team Jaycee Golf Course 9/29/21
BASKETBALL Jr. NBA Basketball League Boys & Girls K-6th Grade This Jr. NBA affiliated basketball league is individual sign ups only, and participants will receive an NBA replica jersey. A mandatory evaluation will be held on September 28 at the SportsPlex for grades 3rd-4th (5:30 p.m.) and grades 5th-6th (6:30 p.m.) A coaches meeting & draft (draft for grades 3rd- 6th only) will immediately follow evaluations. Three pre-season practices are included and practice times are set by the coach. League is coed unless there are enough girls to form a girls division. Coaches needed! A $2 spectator fee will Spring soccer sign ups start December 13! be charged for ages 13+ for games. For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Register online at www.cityofcape.org/basketball. GOLF DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Fridays Games: 10/22/21 - 12/10/21 Early: 9/12/21 Late: 9/19/21 16th Annual Senior 2-Person Scramble FEE LOCATION This tournament is open to individuals age 50 and over. This is a $300 first $60 For Kindergarten | $80 For 1st-6th Grades Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
Sports place cash payout tournament! Other cash prizes determined by number of $10 Late Fee Applied Between September 13-19 teams. Cart and lunch are included with entry fee. For more info contact us at [email protected]. Register online at www.cityofcape.org/golf.
DAY DATE TIME Thursday 9/16/21 8:00 a.m. shotgun start FEE LOCATION REG. DEADLINE $140 / Team Jaycee Golf Course 9/14/21
Jr. NBA is an individual sign up league for K-6th graders.
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Interested in golfing? Try out the Jaycee Golf Course for a round or register for an upcoming tournament! RAINOUT LINE: 573.975.1024 18 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Men’s League Basketball The mens basketball league offers five divisions of play from recreational to competitive. Games are played from January to March in various gyms. Team sign-ups only for ages 18+. For more information, contact Chris at [email protected] or visit www.cityofcape.org/basketball WHEN Start: January 3, 2022 Games will be played Sundays - Thursdays COST $375 Per Team REGISTRATION Register by 12/22/21 in person at the A. C. Brase Arena or Osage Centre Sports
Boys & girls ages 5-8 will learn the basic basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense, and have the Junior opportunity to play in a game setting. The program will consist of 45 minutes of skill development and 45 minutes of game time. The entry fee includes a Junior Grizzlies Nike reversible jersey, basketball and ticket to a Memphis Grizzlies game! There will be a maximum of 40 kids per age Grizzlies group (5-6 yr. olds & 7-8 yr. olds) per night. Camp will be held on Thursdays from January 27 - February 24, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the SportsPlex. Basketball The cost is $90 per child. The registration deadline is December 22, 2021. Register online at www.cityofcape.org/basketball or at the Program SportsPlex. Save $10 by registering early (by 12/19/21)!
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 19 Boys Youth Basketball League Grades 1st - 8th SOFTBALL This league is team entry only and divisions will be divided into 1st-2nd grade, 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade and 7th-8th grade. Teams receive a minimum of Fall Adult Softball eight games guaranteed and games are played from January to early March. 17 & Over A coaches meeting will be held on November 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Osage Fall men’s and coed softball leagues range from competitive division one Centre. Contact Chris at [email protected] for more to recreational division three. All leagues are team entry sign up only. There information. A spectator admission fee of $2 will be charged will be a manager’s meeting on September 1 at the Shawnee Park Center for ages 13+ for games. Web: www.cityofcape.org/basketball at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Nathan at nmartin@cityofcape. org or 573.339.6788. Web: www. DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE cityofcape.org/softball Fri. & Sat. Start: 1/7/22 11/19/21 FEE LOCATION DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE $400 Per Team Various Locations M T Th. Start: 9/20/21 9/7/21 Late Deadline: 9/10/21 FEE LOCATION $225 | $245 Between 9/8 - 9/10 Shawnee Park Sports Complex Girls Youth Basketball League Grades 1st - 8th Sign your team up for the girls youth basketball league! This league is offered to first through eighth grade teams, and runs from January to early March. Teams receive a minimum of eight games guaranteed. There will be a manager’s meeting on November 22 at 6:00 p.m. at the Osage Centre. Team sign ups only! Contact Chris at [email protected] for more information. A spectator admission fee of $2 will be charged for ages 13+ for games. Web: www.cityofcape.org/basketball DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Fri. & Sat. Start: 1/7/22 11/19/21 FEE LOCATION $400 Per Team Various Locations Register your adult softball team for the fall league! Coed or men’s divisions offered. Sports
Coaches Corner | Steven Criddle
What is your coaching background? I have been coaching rec sports for 14 years. I started off in baseball, and then coached football, soccer and basketball as well.
Why do you coach recreational sports? As a former athlete I’ve always wanted to pass on my knowledge of sports and team building to youth. I’ve always been interested in coaching, and just being able to watch kids improve as a player and a teammate is very fulfilling. I also just wanted to be a good role model for my kids and others.
How important is winning in recreational sports? Of course winning is important; however, you can’t base your success off just wins. Every game is a new experience for the kids and you can always learn more from a loss than from a win. As long as every kid has shown improvement, that’s the biggest win.
Any advice for new coaches? Always remember that winning isn’t the most important part of the game. Teaching the kids and watching them progress as the season goes is more rewarding than wins.
Any words of wisdom? My best advice for anyone is to remember that you cannot coach all kids the same. They learn on different levels. Also teach them good sportsmanship and don’t make it all about wins and loses.
20 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Yoga on the Riverfront
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FITNESS PROGRAMS WELLNESS EDUCATION Holiday Fitness Challenge Health & Wellness Seminars Earn extra cash when you maintain or reduce your weight during the holidays! Stay Check out our website and follow us on Facebook @FitCape for a wide variety of motivated and focused on healthy habits this season. How to participate: Register health and wellness education events available just for you! Check out the cooking and pay a $5 entry fee at the Osage Centre fitness room. The $5 fee will go in the seminars were offering this fall! Pre-registration is required for seminars. Find prize pot. Weigh in between November 8-24. Exercise and eat right through the more information & pre-register online at www.cityofcape.org/wellnessevents. holidays! Come back to the Osage Centre for your final weigh-in between January 1-10. If you have maintained or lost weight, you get a percentage of the cash prize Choose This-Not-That Shopping Tour pot (to be divided equally among winners)! For more information, contact Christine Meet at Schnucks for a fun grocery shopping experience and learn about healthier at [email protected]. options to meet your goals. Maximum of eight (8) participants. MUST pre-register.
September 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Schnucks Cost: $2 New Year’s Resolution Warriors How are you doing with your health goals? Join us for this special class to focus on Walk-tober each one of your goals, from weight loss, strength gain, or just a healthier lifestyle! Join us Monday - Friday the week of October 11 at 1:00 p.m. for a Walk & Talk! We’ll Meet weekly with a fitness specialist to stay on track and reach your goals faster and meet at the Osage Centre trailhead for a walk and wellness focused talk. Each day to help keep you motivated. This class includes a pre and post assessment, nutrition will feature a new topic & focus! Great for all levels as we will take breaks as needed education, recipes, goal setting guidance and more. Stick with it and earn your and finish up with stretches. free warrior prize! For more information, or to register, visit www.cityofcape.org/ wellnessevents. October 11-15 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Osage Centre Cost: $2
DAY DATE TIME Weightlifting Debunked Wednesdays 1/19/22-3/9/22 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Certified personal trainer Shawn will go over the most common lifting mistakes FEE LOCATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE and myths. $45 Osage Centre 1/17/21 November 11 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Osage Centre Cost: $2
Healthy Holiday Favorites PERSONAL TRAINING Join us for this holiday themed cooking demo with personal trainer Scott and learn some of his favorite holiday secrets! Time To Take Care Of YOU! December 9 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Osage Centre Cost: $2 We offer personal training services at a low cost! Training services include personal training, partner training, group training, sport-specific training, stand strong and mobility express: flexibility training. Training packages start as low as $25 for one 30 minute personal training session, and go up to ten - 60 minute training session packages. Nutrition and fitness plan consultations are also available starting at $60. For more information on personal training, contact Christine, our Fitness & Wellness Specialist, at 573.339.6604 or [email protected].
FIND MORE INFORMATION ON FITNESS & WELLNESS ONLINE AT: www.cityofcape.org/fitness For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 21 INSANITY / Core De Force GROUP FITNESS INSANITY® is a revolutionary cardio-based total body conditioning program. This class will push you past your limits with plyometric drills on top of nonstop Group fitness classes are offered daily at the Osage Centre! Cardio drumming, intervals of strength, power, resistance, ab and core training moves. You don’t zumba & Pilates are just a sampling of our fun classes. For a monthly calendar, have to be in extreme shape – multiple exercise versions are provided for visit www.cityofcape.org/fitnessclasses. Classes are just different ability levels. Time to dig deep! $4 each, or $42 for a 12 classes, or $72 for a 24 classes. Low Impact Aerobics This class offers positive support, safe low-impact aerobics, music and fun. You Seasonal Class! - Riverfront Yoga will boost your mood, burn fat, build stronger bones, improve your stamina, as Start your weekend off with yoga and the Mississippi River! Come and enjoy well as your heart and brain health. an energized yoga flow with a scenic backdrop. No experience is required. Yoga is a personal journey and a judgement free zone. Every body is different, so as always, do what you can! Classes will be held outside at the Riverfront Pilates steps near the flood gates at Water Street and Broadway Street. Please bring a This mind/body class is designed to focus on core strength and coordination towel, a mat and water. Follow @CapeRiverfrontYoga on Facebook for weather while learning the correct breathing patterns and body alignment. Pilates related updates (classes are weather dependent and no make up classes will creates great benefits from better posture to muscle toning. be offered). Classes are offered Friday evenings & Saturday mornings through September. Check out the monthly fitness calendar for times! POUND This class transforms drumming into an energizing workout combining cardio, conditioning and strength training with yoga and Pilates inspired movements. Abs & Arms Designed for all fitness levels. Let’s ROCK OUT! This 30 min express class is great for your lunch break or the busy bee who needs a great workout in a flash! In this workout, you’ll focus on toning all parts of your arms and core. Each week is different to keep your muscles guessing. Strength Conditioning / Body Sculpt / Pump 40 This class focuses on strengthening the muscles. As we age, our muscles tend Barre / Barre HIIT to get weaker and this class helps strengthen. All levels welcome. Kettlebells Transform your physique with this safe & effective trio of yoga, ballet and mixes cardio with strength to give an overall great workout! Pilates. Easy on the joints while developing long and lean muscles. Zero in on those spots for abs, arms, butt and legs. Segments of fat burning exercises are followed by super stretching to lengthen your frame. BOSU Blast BOSU Blast keeps your mind busy and your heart pumping. This class is great for beginners to advanced as you learn the moves throughout the time.
Yoga / Chair Yoga Various techniques will be used in this class with emphasis on flowing postures and breath awareness. Through basic yoga poses, participants will also work towards relaxation, mental clarity and tuning into their own bodies. Fitness & Wellness
Cardio Drumming is a poplar cardio class with fun music!
Cardio Drumming Cardio drumming uses drumsticks, fitness balls and buckets to get you moving to the beat while playing on the ‘drums’. Your favorite songs turn into a whole new fitness experience! No experience necessary. Join us for any of our yoga class options to work on your body & mind!
Circuit Zumba / Zumba Gold This class gives you an all in one! Never expect the same workout with a mixture This is a dance based fitness class inspired by traditional Latin-based music of cardio, strength, endurance and more. Since each exercise is geared towards including salsa, samba and meringue. It has people of all ages falling in love you, it’s a great class for all levels. with its infectious music, easy-to-follow dance moves and body beautifying benefits. Gold is lower impact & great for beginners! Dance Jam is a fun twist Country Fuzion to dancing fitness with your favorite music. Country Fuzion is a fun mix of low impart aerobics and country line dancing! No experienced needed for this fun twist of a workout. Get ready to move to your favorite songs! = Great for beginners / low impact! 22 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks SAVE THE DATE! HEALTH & WELLNESS 2022 ExpoMarch 5, 2022
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Fitness & Wellness Osage Centre
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OSAGE CENTRE HOURS SHAWNEE PARK CENTER HOURS CENTRAL POOL FITNESS HOURS Monday-Thursday 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday-Friday 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. Friday 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. Check the website for additional hours Sunday 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. this fall at cityofcape.org/centralpool.
ADMISSION ADMISSION ADMISSION Fitness Room $2 / Visit Fitness Room $2 / Visit Children $2.75 Indoor Track $2 / Visit Gym Walking Free Adults $3.50 Gym Walking Free Discount Card $16 / 10 Visits Seniors $3.00 Discount Card $16 / 10 Visits
FREE ‘FITZONE’ OUTDOOR FITNESS AREA Located on the Cape LaCroix Trail by the Arena Park tennis & sand volleyball courts!
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For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 23 Parks & Recreation BIRTHDAY PARTIES SHawnee park center OSAGE CENTRE BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE PARK CENTER...... $110 BIRTHDAY PARTY AT THE OSAGE CENTRE...... $110 Two hours of meeting room & gym space. Two hours of meeting room, gym space & rack of games. If booking outside of normal facility hours, the cost is $130. ADD ONS SMALL INFLATABLE BOUNCE HOUSE...... $30 ADD ONS One staff member to supervise. For ages 2-8. INFLATABLE OBSTACLE COURSE...... $100 AIR HOCKEY TABLE...... $20 53’ inflatable course with two staff members to supervise. For ages 5-15. PING PONG TABLE...... $15 SMALL INFLATABLE BOUNCE HOUSE...... $30 573.339.6346 | www.cityofcape.org/shawneeparkcenter One staff member to supervise. For ages 3-6. LARGE INFLATABLE BOUNCE HOUSE...... $50 One staff member to supervise. For ages 2-12. LITTLE TYKE PACKAGE...... $40 For our little guys! Includes a little mountain climber, tumble fun CENTRAL POOL system, mats, rack of games and one staff member to supervise. For ages 1-4. POOL PARTY...... $110 573.339.6342 | www.cityofcape.org/osagecentre An area on the pool deck will be set up with tables and chairs. All regular pool rules apply to party groups. Children under the age of eight (8) years old need to be in arms reach of an adult. For parties with children nine (9) years and older, one (1) adult is required for every ten (10) children. SPORTSPLEX RESERVATION PERIODS June - July: Can reserve Monday - Sunday. Call for availability. SPORTSPLEX...... $150 August - May : Can reserve Saturday - Sunday at 1:00 p.m. OR 3:00 p.m. Birthday parties are offered for two hours. Parties will get meeting 573.335.4040 | www.cityofcape.org/centralpool room space and either a full court OR 1/2 turf field. ADD ONS Find more about Cape Splash birthday parties at INFLATABLE BOUNCE HOUSE...... $30 www.cityofcape.org/capesplash! 573.339.6341| www.cityofcape.org/sportsplex
Birthday parties may bring in food, cake and decorations at no extra charge! (Exception at Cape Splash.) 24 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks River Walking in the lazy river! Aquatics
Doggy Swim Day AQUATIC FITNESS Dogs and humans can take a dip in the zero depth entry and lap pools at Cape Swimnastics Splash! All dogs must be on a leash when entering the facility, and vaccinations are required. A private session will be held from 11:00 a.m. - Noon (limit to 20 dogs This class is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, tone muscles and increase and cost is $20). Must pre-register for private session by calling 573.339.6342. flexibility by using the water’s resistance. This class is great for seniors, arthritic Dogs under 25 pounds are invited from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., dogs 25-75 people, injury rehabilitation, or people just getting started in aquatic exercise. pounds from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., and dogs 75+ pounds from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 DAY DATE TIME p.m. Humans are admitted free with a dog’s paid admission! Limit of two dogs per Mon., Wed., Fri. Ongoing 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m. - Noon human & small dogs can attend a larger dog session, but large dogs must attend designated session. Sessions (except private session) have a limit of 75 dogs, and FEE LOCATION partipicants can pre-register at the Osage Centre $20 Residents / $24 Non-Residents For 12 Classes Central Pool or online at www.cityofcape.org/aquaticevents. Aggressive dogs will be asked to leave. River Walking DAY DATE TIME Enjoy a low-impact workout while walking in the lazy river at Cape Splash! Walk with Saturday 9/25/21 Multiple Sessions the current or against it to customize your workout. Water walking increases your FEE LOCATION blood flow and warms your muscles and joints. Open to adults 18 & over! Season $10 Per Dog | $20 For Private Session Cape Splash passes must be purchased in advanced at the A. C. Brase Arena or Osage Centre. No make-up dates will be offered. Private Swim Lessons DAY DATE TIME These one on one sessions allow for swimmers ages 4 and up, of all skill level, Mon. - Thurs. 6/1/21 - 8/19/21 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. to progress at their own pace and have the focused instruction of their instructor. Mon. & Wed. 6/2/21 - 8/18/21 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. These are great options for children who thrive better from one on one attention, FEE LOCATION teenagers who need to prepare for lifeguard training prerequisite skills, and adults who want to improve their strokes. Lessons are held at Central Municipal Pool. To $4 Drop In Rate | $50 Season Pass For All Dates Cape Splash book a private lesson, contact Sarah at [email protected]. Three, 30 minute sessions for $45 | Six, 30 minute sessions for $90 AQUATIC PROGRAMS & EVENTS Lifeguard Trainings Preschool Playtime We’ll be holding two lifeguard certification classes this fall. The first class will Parents with little ones, come enjoy the spray pad without the crowds! Preschool be held November 18 & 19 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and November 20 & 21 Playtime is for kids ages 4 & under. The play structure will also be open on the from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The second class will be December 27 - 30 from 8:00 Friday dates in August. Adults are free! Season passes must a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All classes will be at Central Municipal Pool. The cost is $75 for be purchased in advanced at the Osage Centre or A. C. Brase participants who are seeking employment with the City of Cape, or $150 for those Arena. No make-up dates will be offered. not seeking employment. To register, contact Robert at [email protected]. DAY DATE TIME Mon. - Thurs. 6/1/21 - 8/19/21 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Mon. & Wed. 6/2/21 - 8/18/21 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. LEARN Fridays 8/6/21 - 8/27/21 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. FEE LOCATION MORE AT: $4 Per Child Drop In Rate | $30 Season Pass For All Dates Cape Splash cityofcape.org/lifeguard For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 25 CENTRAL MUNICIPAL POOL 1920 Whitener St. | 573.335.4040 | Supervisor: Sarah Wichern Central Municipal Pool is an Olympic size, 50 meter x 25 yard pool. This facility is used in conjunction with the Cape Public School District and used for open recreational swim, swim team practices, birthday parties and special events. HOURS & PRICING Fitness Swim Hours Monday - Friday 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Check our website at www.cityofcape.org/central for additional hours this fall. Admission Adults $3.50 / Person Children $2.75 / Person Seniors $3.00 / Person Coupon Books Adults $60 / 25 Visits Children $45 / 25 Visits Seniors $50 / 25 Visits FACILITY GUIDELINES Fitness Swim During scheduled fitness swims, the pool is available for lap swimming and other fitness activities. Children will not be admitted into the facility during this time period unless engaging in some sort of structured physical exercise. No
Aquatics free play will be permitted during this time. General Information Parents are required to watch their children and to assist in enforcing the policies for the safety and enjoyment of all patrons. All children under 12 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult. All children 8 years and younger must be within arms length of an adult at all times. Swim Diapers Must be worn by infants and toddlers and may be purchased for $1.75. Flotation Devices Parents must supervise children in flotation devices by being within arms length of the child at all times. No blow-up rafts or Styrofoam water noodles will be allowed. Facility staff reserves the right to restrict any flotation devices that are determined to be unsafe or improperly used.
DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CALL OUR RAINOUT LINE: 573.975.1024 26 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks CAPE SPLASH 1565 N. Kingshighway | 573.339.6343 | Supervisor: Robert Shanahan The Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center is an outdoor waterpark designed for water-goers of all ages! The waterpark contains a splash pad, zero depth entry pool, lazy river, swirl pool, and eight water slides...the tallest is a 265 foot long free fall slide!
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Facility Hours Reduced hours begin August 16 Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Last day of the season is September 6! Hours will be 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on September 6. Daily Admission 12 Months & Under Free Ages 1 - 13 $8 Ages 14 - 59 $9 Seniors 60 & Up $8 2021 Season Pass Rates 12 Months & Under Free Ages 1- 13 $70 / Person Aquatics Ages 14 - 59 $80 / Person Seniors 60 & Up $70 / Person RENTALS After Hours Parties Reserve your after-hours party today! After-hours parties are available to reserve from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and range from 100 people with a limited waterpark area, to 1,300 people for the entire waterpark complex. Contact us today at 573.339.6342 to book your party...dates fill up fast! Birthday Parties Cape Splash offers several birthday party packages that include an hour at our party gazebo, admission for up to 50 people (attendance based upon package purchased), and concessions from Cape Splash (based upon package purchased). Feel free to bring your own cake or cookies! Group Rates For groups of 20 or more, a 20% off group discount is available. Groups must contact Cape Splash at a minimum of one week before planned visit. A limited number of group rates are allowed per day. Rent the Playmo Pavilion for your group! Call 573.339.6342 for more information. *Season Pass Benefits For The 2021 Season* Park entry 15 minutes early Entry to Adult Beach Bashes Entry to Kid’s Luau Party Concession deals!
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 27 Jaycee Municipal Golf Course
TOURNAMENTS GREAT DEALS! 16th Annual Senior 2-Person Scramble Happy Hour Golf This tournament is open to individuals age 50 and over. This is a $300 first place Save on greens fees and cart rental during Happy Hour Golf! This deal is only cash payout tournament! Other cash prizes determined by number of teams. available Mondays through Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Cart and lunch are included with entry fee. For more info 18 holes + cart: $29 contact us at [email protected]. Register online 9 holes + cart: $24 at www.cityofcape.org/golf. Offer good from April 1 - September 30, 2021 DAY DATE TIME Unlimited Twilight Thursday 9/16/21 8:00 a.m. shotgun start Get a discounted rate when you play at twilight! FEE LOCATION REG. DEADLINE Weekdays after 5:00 p.m.: $27 $140 / Team Jaycee Golf Course 9/14/21 Weekends after 5:30 p.m.: $29 Offer good from April 1 - September 30, 2021 Two For Tuesdays Jaycee Golf Course Championship Twosomes can play for $50 on Tuesdays before 2:00 p.m. Compete for the Jaycee Golf Course Championship September 25 & 26! This Offer good from April 1 - September 30, 2021 championship is open to paid & non-paid course members and the general public. Junior to senior divisions offered. Reserve your Saturday tee time in the Pro Shop Family Fridays by September 22. Sunday tee times will be based on Saturday scores. For more Get an entire tee time for $50 on Fridays after 5:00 p.m. information, contact us at [email protected]. Offer good from May 1 - August 31, 2021 DAY DATE TIME Saturday & Sunday 9/25/21 - 9/26/21 8:00 a.m. tee times FEE REG. DEADLINE Free for paid members 9/22/21 $60 for non paid members & the public
Ladies Golf Scramble This tournament is open to women of all ages. This is a $300 first place cash payout tournament! Other cash prizes determined by number of teams. Cart and lunch are included with entry fee. For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Register online at www.cityofcape.org/golf.
DAY DATE TIME The Jaycee Golf Course is a great place for young golfers to learn the game! Saturday 10/2/21 8:00 a.m. shotgun start FEE LOCATION REG. DEADLINE PROGRAMS $120 / Team Jaycee Golf Course 9/29/21 Private Lessons Interested in improving your golf game at your own convenience? Private lessons Tee Marker Sponsorship Available! are great for working on something specific, learning the basics of a swing or cleaning up your swing. A 30 minute session is $30 per person. Call 573.334.2031 ONLY 1 LEFT! to schedule your lesson today! For all ages! 28 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks ADDRESS | 3280 Perryville Road, Cape Girardeau Mo 63701 PHONE | 573.334.2031 EMAIL | [email protected] Jaycee Municipal Golf Course ABOUT | The Jaycee Municipal Golf Course features 18 holes of Zoysia Fairways and Bent Grass greens over 5,800 yards. Tree- lined fairways, water on 11 holes, sand bunkers and architecturally- designed greens provide a challenge for novice to pro.
HOURS | Open seven days a week (weather permitting)! December 1 - February 28 10:00 a.m. - Dusk March 1 - March 31 9:00 a.m. - Dusk April 1 - April 30 8:00 a.m. - Dusk May 1 - September 30 7:00 a.m. - Dusk October 1 - October 31 8:00 a.m. - Dusk November 1 - November 30 9:00 a.m. - Dusk
GREENS FEES + CART Winter Rates Type Summer Rates (Nov. 1 - March 31) (April 1 - Oct. 31) Weekday 9 holes $21 $27 Weekday 18 holes $28 $36 Weekend 9 holes $21 $29 Weekend 18 holes $28 $38 GOLF CART / CLUB RENTAL 9 holes per rider $9 Pull Cart $5 18 holes per rider $18 Rental Clubs $10 Private Cart $10
2021 GREENS FEES MEMBERSHIP Monthly + Cart (by calendar month) $250 Individual $630 Family (2 person) $850 Senior single (60+) $405 Senior family (60+ one spouse over 60) $630 Junior Individual $250 ANNUAL CART PASS Annual Pass $630 2-Person family $900 For facility information during wet or SEARCH FOR COURSES inclement weather, call our rainout/weather hotline at BOOK TEE TIMES 573.975.1024 For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 29 xxx Cape Girardeau SportsPlex
TOURNAMENT CALENDAR LEAGUES & PROGRAMS August 14-15 Reebok Series Summer Finale Basketball Tournament Fall Youth Volleyball August 28-29 All World Hoops Basketball Tournament Grades 1st-7th September 10-11 Dig For Life Volleyball Tournament This is an individual sign up league for boys & girls in 1st-7th grades. Practices will October 18-19 SEMO Conference Volleyball Tournament be held on Mondays from September 13-October 11, and games will be played on Oct 31 – Nov 1 Ball Is Life Basketball Tournament Friday nights from September 24-October 15. A $2 spectator fee December 4-5 Premier Hoops Cape Winter Shootout Basketball Tournament will be charged for ages 13+ for games. For more information, December 11-12 Reebok Holiday Super Jam Basketball Tournament contact us at [email protected]. Register online at December 18-19 NSSC Volleyball Tournament www.cityofcape.org/volleyball. January 8-9 NSSC SportsPlex Blast Volleyball Tournament DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE January 15-17 NSSC MLK Extravaganza Volleyball Tournament Mon. & Fri. Games: 9/24/21 - 10/15/21 Early: 8/22/21 Late: 8/29/21 January 22-23 Reebok Series Basketball Cape Girardeau Winter Slam January 29-30 NSSC SportsPlex Blast Volleyball Tournament FEE LOCATION February 5-6 Reebok Series Basketball Cape Valentine’s Day Classic $60 Early Fee | $70 Between 8/23-8/29 SportsPlex February 12-13 Level 12 Sports JVA Volleyball Tournament February 19-21 NSSC President’s Day Volleyball Tournament February 26-27 SEMO Chemo Smash Pickleball Tournament March 5 NSSC SportsPlex Blast Volleyball Tournament Jr. NBA Basketball League Boys & Girls K-6th Grade March 6 Athletes Plus Cheerleading Competition This Jr. NBA affiliated basketball league is individual sign ups only, and participants March 12-13 Reebok Cape Girardeau Madness Super Showcase Basketball will receive an NBA replica jersey. A mandatory evaluation will be held on September 28 at the SportsPlex for grades 3rd-4th (5:30 p.m.) and grades 5th-6th (6:30 p.m.) A coaches meeting & draft (draft for grades 3rd-6th only) will immediately follow evaluations. Three pre-season practices are included and practice times SPORTSPLEX are set by the coach. League is coed unless there are enough girls to form a girls division. Coaches needed! A $2 spectator fee will be charged for ages 13+ for games. For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Register online at Sport www.cityofcape.org/basketball.
DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Specific Fridays Games: 10/22/21 - 12/10/21 Early: 9/12/21 Late: 9/19/21 FEE LOCATION $60 For Kindergarten | $80 For 1st-6th Grades Cape Girardeau SportsPlex Training $10 Late Fee Applied Between September 13-19 Soccer • Football Baseball • Volleyball Softball • Basketball FIND MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER ONLINE: cityofcape.org/sportsplextraining www.cityofcape.org/sportsplex 30 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Women’s Indoor Volleyball League Ages 18+ Play in the 6 on 6 women’s volleyball league! All games will be played at the Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. Teams will play doubleheaders each week for four weeks plus an end of season tournament. For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Online registration only at www.cityofcape.org/ volleyball.
DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Mondays Start: 11/1/22 10/17/21 ADDRESS | 2526 Jim Drury Way, Cape Girardeau Mo 63701 FEE LOCATION PHONE | 573.339.6341 $190 Per Team | $175 per team with early SportsPlex EMAIL | [email protected] registration discount is registering by 10/13/21 ABOUT | The Cape Girardeau SportsPlex is 121,000 square foot facility designed for basketball, volleyball, soccer, and more! The Plex features six wood basketball courts that convert to 12 volleyball courts, two indoor turf fields, batting cages, meeting Cape Girardeau SportsPlex rooms, and a full service concession stand.
HOURS Summer Hours (Until August 22, 2021) Monday - Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Get your women’s team signed up today! Winter Hours (Starting August 23, 2021) Indoor Coed Volleyball League Monday - Thursday 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+ Friday 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Compete in the adult indoor volleyball league this winter at the Cape Girardeau Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. SportsPlex! Power and intermediate divisions are offered. Team sign-ups only. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more information, contact us at [email protected]. Online registration only at www.cityofcape. PRICING org/volleyball. Daily Admission $4 DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Discount Card (10 Visits) $30 Tuesdays Start: 1/4/22 12/19/21 FEE LOCATION RENTAL FEES $270 Per Team | $250 per team with early SportsPlex Full Court Rental $50/Hour registration discount is registering by 12/15/21 Half Court Rental $35/Hour Full Turf Field $90/Hour Half Turf Field $60/Hour Junior Grizzlies Basketball Program Batting Cages $25/Hour Boys & Girls Ages 5-8 Pitching Machines $15/Hour Players will learn the basic basketball fundamentals such as dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding and defense, and have the opportunity to play in a game Prices above are based off an hour rental. Call for additional setting. The program will consist of 45 minutes of skill development and 45 rates. Call for tournament rental pricing and multi-use discounts. minutes of game time. The entry fee includes a Junior Grizzlies Nike reversible jersey, basketball and ticket to a Memphis Grizzlies game! There will be a maximum of 40 kids per age group (5-6 yr. olds & 7-8 yr. olds) per night. Register online at www.cityofcape.org/basketball. DAY DATE REG. DEADLINE Thursdays 1/27/22 - 2/24/22 12/22/21 FEE LOCATION $90 Per Child | $80 with early registration discount SportsPlex SPONSOR SIGNS AVAILABLE! if registering by 12/19/21 Call 573.339.6341 for information. For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 31 Community Centers & Sports Complexes
The Parks & Recreation Department has three community centers: The A. C. Brase Arena, Osage Centre and Shawnee Park Center. The A. C. Brase Arena is located in Arena Park and is primarily used as a rental facility for private functions, leagues, conventions and community events. The facility also houses the Parks & Recreation Department’s main office. Adjacent to the A. C. Brase Arena is the 4-H Exhibit Hall. This smaller rental facility is perfect for family get togethers and smaller parties. Both facilities must be rented for use. The Osage Centre is a community center with two full basketball courts / four volleyball courts, a fitness room and eight meeting rooms. The facility is open daily for gym and fitness center usage or can be rented for special functions. The Shawnee Park Center is open to the public for basketball or volleyball play and also features a fitness room. Meeting rooms and a full service kitchen are also available for rent and are popular spaces for wedding receptions, showers and birthday parties.
A. C. BRASE ARENA OSAGE CENTRE SHAWNEE PARK CENTER 410 Kiwanis Drive 1625 N. Kingshighway 835 S. West End Blvd. Phone: 573.339.6340 Phone: 573.339.6342 Phone: 573.339.6346
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OFFICE HOURS FACILITY HOURS FACILITY HOURS Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Thurs. 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The A. C. Brase Arena is available to rent only. Please call for details. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. COST COST COST Full Court $25/hour Daily Admission $2 Daily Admission $2 Volleyball $25/hour Discount Card $16/10 visits Discount Card $16/10 visits Plus $2 admission per participant. Gym Walking Free Gym Walking Free AMENITIES AMENITIES AMENITIES 1 basketball court/2 volleyball courts 2 basketball courts/4 volleyball courts 1 basketball court/2 volleyball courts Full-service kitchen 8 meeting rooms 2 meeting rooms Stage 1 fitness center 1 fitness center Bleacher seating Full-service kitchen
32 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Community Centers & Sports Complexes
The Parks & Recreation Department operates three outdoor sports complexes: the Shawnee Park Sports Complex, Arena Park Sports Complex & Capaha Field in Capaha Park. Field space at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex and Capaha Field must be rented. Space at the Arena Park Sports Complex must be rented for tournaments and events, otherwise space is first come first served. For rental inquiries, please contact the sports complexes facility supervisor at 573.339.6340. Sports Complexes
ARENA PARK CAPAHA SHAWNEE PARK SPORTS COMPLEX FIELD SPORTS COMPLEX 410 Kiwanis Drive 1400 Broadway St 1157 S. West End Blvd. The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Depart- Capaha Field is a collegiate size baseball field The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Depart- ment operates youth softball, youth baseball and located in Capaha Park, Cape Girardeau’s oldest ment operates adult softball, youth soccer, youth youth fast pitch leagues at the Arena Park Sports park. This newly renovated stadium features a baseball, youth fast pitch and youth flag football Complex. Fields are open for play first come, first turf field, stadium seating, a home run deck and leagues at the Shawnee Park Sports Complex. served, only while leagues and tournaments are plaza concourse. This field is home to: Fields are only available by renting. To rent a field, not happening. Field space can be rented for tour- call 573.339.6340. naments by calling 573.339.6340. Cape Catfish Southeast Missouri State Two Baseball Fields 15 Baseball/Softball Fields University Redhawks Six Softball Fields Four Football Fields Capahas Baseball 14 Soccer Fields American Legion Two Football Fields
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 33 This picture shows a double slide at Capaha Park near the corner of West End Boulevard and Normal Avenue. It is undated, but probably taken in the 1950s.
xxx Parks, Trails & Historic Sites
The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department oversees 25 parks with over 600 acres of park land, facilities, ball fields, pools, trails and historic sites. Cape Girardeau’s park sites are a beautiful collection of active and passive lands which feature specimen trees, beautiful vistas overlooking the Mississippi River (Cape Rock Park), heritage sites such as Fort D (a Civil War fortification) and the Cape La Croix Trail which winds it’s way from north to south along Cape La Croix Creek and through three of our major parks. Wherever you are in Cape, you are never too far from a park, trail or green space where you can experience nature or family fun. Please pay a visit to one of our parks, reserve a pavilion for a picnic or family reunion or participate in one of our many activities and events. Remember to PLAY CAPE!!
RECREATIONAL TRAILS CAPE LACROIX RECREATIONAL TRAIL Conservation Center Property to Route W/Kingshighway Bridge...... 1.25 miles Route W/Kingshighway Bridge to Cape Woods Restroom...... 60 mile
COUNTY RD. 635 Cape Woods Restroom to Hopper Road Bridge...... 37 mile COUNTY RD. 642 COUNTY RD. 645 Hopper Road bridge to Rodney Street Bridge ...... 1.10 miles Rodney Street Bridge to Independence Street Bridge ...... 42 mile Independence Street Bridge to William Street Bridge...... 27 mile
COUNTY RD. 620 MO. RT. W JAYCEE GOLF COURSE W. CAPE ROCK DR. COUNTY FARM PARK BOUTIN DR. William Street Bridge to Bloomfield Road Bridge...... 47 mile Bloomfield Road Bridge to Brink Street Access...... 22 mile NORTH PERRYVILLE RD. I.R. KELSO Brink Street Access to Shawnee Park Soccer Field Bridge ...... 97 mile OLD SPRIGG ST. RD. WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Shawnee Park Bridge to Linden...... 36 mile DELAWARE SOUTH TOTAL 6.03 miles LEXINGTON AVE. MO HWY 177 KIWAINIS TWIN CASQUIN INTERSTATE 55 TREES OTHER PARKS & RECREATIONAL TRAILS KAGE RD. OSAGE SPRINGDALE FOUNTAIN DENNIS FARM PARK Downtown Riverfront Park Walkway (from end to end)...... 1.3 miles KINGSHIGHWAY SCIVALLY BERTLING ST. Sidewalk around Capaha Park...... 90 mile PERRYVILLE RD. CAPE HOPPER RD CAPE BIG BEND RD. ROCK Sidewalk around Capaha Pond ...... 28 mile WOODS GROVES OSAGE PARK NEW Fountain Park (Natural Surface) ...... 1.2 miles MADRID ST. SPRIGG ST. RED STAR Juden Creek Conservation Trail (Natural Surface) ...... 2.5 miles OLD HOPPER RD. W. CAPE ROCK DR. BOAT RAMP ARENA Conservation Nature Center (Gravel Surface) ...... 1.0 mile ROCKWOOD CHOCTAW MASON ST. Route K Connector - Cape Bicycle to Mount Auburn Road ...... 1.2 miles PERRY AVE.
AUBURN RD. ARENA CAPAHA . WASHINGTON Bloomfied Road Trail ...... 1.4 miles
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WATER ST. MO. RT. K RIVERFRONT GORDONVILLEEDGEWOOD DR. DR. WILLIAM ST. CITY HALL effort to clear our roadways and entrances from debris and snow as quickly INDIAN MISSISSIPPI RIVER as possible. The trail system is closed in the event of snow and ice. Please use BLOOMFIELD ST.
SIEMERS DR. SPANISH ST. MARTAUGH WEST END BLVD. MORGAN OAK ST. care and caution when using outdoor areas during inclement weather. Report a MO HWY 74 problem: call 573.339.6340. RANNEY STREETS FORT D SHAWNEE BIKE LANES
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34 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks 15. MAY GREENE GARDEN (Fountain and Themis Street) This lovely park consists CITY PARKS of a variey of flowers and plants. Wooden benches in the park allow for a leisurely rest in downtown Cape Girardeau. For more information on all the parks in Cape Girardeau, see below or visit our website at www.cityofcape.org/parks. 16. MISSOURI PARK (Fountain Street and Park Drive) The 6.3-acre park contains a half-basketball court, green space and the only skateboard park in the city. 1. ARENA PARK (Kiwanis Drive and Kingshighway) A 90 acre community park which contains the A.C. Brase Arena, 10 shelters, 60 picnic tables, 16 softball/baseball fields, four 17. MURTAUGH PARK (William and Main Street) A small green space (0.2 acres) tennis courts, three restroom facilities, two sand volleyball courts, one basketball court and located on a median across from the Old St. Vincent’s Cathedral in historic downtown Cape one rugby court. Girardeau. 18. OSAGE PARK (1625 North Kingshighway) Covers 52 acres and is the site for the 2. CAPAHA PARK (Broadway and West End Blvd.) The oldest park in Cape Girardeau’s Osage Centre and Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center. The Center is a multi-purpose building system, the park is near Southeast Missouri State University and comprises 39.3 acres. designed for conventions, meetings, special events and sports activities. It contains two baseball fields, one basketball court, three play structures, two restroom facilities, three shelters, one bandshell, the Rose Garden and a 3.5 acre fishing pond. One of the 19. RANNEY PARK (Ranney Street and William Street) One shelter and six picnic baseball fields is home to the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks and the Capahas, tables are located on this 1.2 acre neighborhood park. The new Mississippi Bridge route passes a semi-professional baseball team. just north of this park.
3. CAPE ROCK PARK (North Cape Rock Drive) In the northeast part of the city, the 21.3 20. RED HOUSE INTERPRETIVE CENTER (South Main Street at the acre park offers a breathtaking view of the Mississippi River. It is mainly undeveloped in an intersection of Main and William) Historic Representation of Cape’s Founder, Louis Parks, Trails & Historic Sites effort to promote the natural area. Lorimier and his trading post. Tours and events May – September. 4. CASQUIN PARK (North Sprigg Street) This is a 7.3-acre, undeveloped park. Blanchard Elementary is located just south of this park and Fire Station 3 is to the park’s north. 21. RIVERFRONT PARK (Water Street) On the river side of the flood wall, the park contains 1.5 acres with terraced seating for an amphitheater effect. This park is the docking 5. CHOCTAW PARK (Broadway and Kingsway Drive) Contains 1.4 acres and consists of site for the Mississippi River paddle boats and a hiking trail along the riverfront. one shelter and one play area. The park is along the Cape LaCroix Creek flood control project area. 22. ROCKWOOD PARK (Rockwood Drive) 1.9-acre natural area that consists of outcroppings of limestone. 6. COMMON PLEAS GAZEBO (44 N Lorimier Street) This historic parcel is located downtown Cape Girardeau. The gazebo pavilion and surrounding land is rentable space. 23. SHAWNEE PARK SPORTS COMPLEX AND CENTER (State Highway 74 and West End Boulevard) This 131.2 acre park serves as the location of the Shawnee Park 7. DELAWARE PARK (Sprigg Street and Lexington Ave.) An 18 acre undeveloped park. Sports Complex. 8. DENNIS SCIVALLY (West Cape Rock Drive and Scivally Drive) This is a small 24. TWIN TREES PARK (North Cape Rock Drive along the Mississippi River) Located neighborhood park with one shelter and one play area. The park features tall shade trees and on the northern boundaries of the city, the park contains 61.8 acres. The hiking trail at the park a stately stone bridge over the Walker Branch creek. established a partnership between the City of Cape Girardeau, the Missouri Department of Conservation, and Southeast Missouri State University for the purpose of providing a natural 9. FOUNTAIN PARK (West of Cape Rock Drive) A small mini-park that contains a water area for the public to enjoy. fountain with gold fish to view, sitting benches and a picnic table. This park also contains a 1-mile trail that winds through the wooded area west of Cape Rock Drive. 25. WASHINGTON PARK (Washington Lane and Middle Street) - A 3.3-acre neighborhood park containing one shelter and one play structure. 10. FORT D (Fort street and Locust street) A Civil War Historic Site and the only remaining earthworks of the four originally built in Cape Girardeau. The site was designed by John Wesley Powell and the earthworks were constructed in 1861. PARK LOCATOR MAP 11. GROVES PARK (Jean Ann Drive) A 1.8-acre park consisting of one mini-shelter and one playground area. 13 12. INDIAN PARK (William Street and Lorimier Street) This 1.9 acre park contains one mini-shelter, two basketball courts and one play
structure. Several summer basketball tournaments are held at this park. 7 13. JAYCEE MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE This course features 18-holes of Bermuda fairways and Bent Grass greens. Featuring hilly, 4 24 14 tree-lined fairways, water, sand bunkers and architecturally designed 18 8 greens, the course provides a challenge for all golfers. The course and 9 all 18 greens are now open year round, from dawn to dusk. 11 3 14. KIWANIS PARK (Rotary Drive off of Perryville Road and Lexington Avenue) The park is 55.8 acres and features three 5 22 shelters, one pick-up baseball field, one small pond, one play structure 25 16 and one restroom facility. Home of Dogtown Dog Park. 1 2 21 15 6 20
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10 23 For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 35 • New Lorimier Cemetery was established in 1877. Most of these plots are SHELTERS family plots in blocks of four or eight. New Lorimier Cemetery is home to the “Temple of Rest” Mausoleum established in 1917. All crypts and plots Picnic Shelter Reservations have been purchased. Looking to reserve a shelter in one of our city parks for a picnic or family • Fairmount Cemetery was established in 1883. It sits adjacent to New gathering? Head to the Parks and Recreation Main Office at 410 Kiwanis Drive Lorimier Cemetery and is also a family cemetery. at the A. C. Brase Arena located in Arena Park. Reservations must be made in person only and all fees are non-refundable. Shelters vary in size from small (10-30 people), medium (30-70 people) and large (70-100+ people). Fees vary based on size and proximity to amenities. A shelter listing of amenities and rental prices are listed below. Shelters are rented by the day and granted on a first-come-first-served basis. If a shelter is not rented, they are free to use for the public for sanctioned activities (spe- cial event rental information is below). The City reserves the right to use park shelters without a reservation.
CITY CEMETERIES The City of Cape Girardeau Cemetery Office is located at 1836 Cemetery Drive. For information you may contact the cemetery office at 573.334.1917 or the main Parks and Recreation Office at 573.339.6340. Mailing address for Old Lorimier Cemetery. City of Cape Girardeau Cemeteries is 410 Kiwanis Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. The City operations three cemeteries: • Historic Old Lorimier Cemetery was established in 1808 by Louis Lorimier. PARK PROGRAMS & SERVICES There are many pre-Civil War and Civil War grave sites in this cemetery. Some sites are unmarked. There are no grave sites available for sale at Old Special Events in City Parks Lorimier Cemetery. Groups or organizations wishing to host a special event in one of our City parks will need to complete an application in advance of reserving any
SHELTER LOCATIONS SIZE PLAYGROUND PERMANENT GRILL ELECTRICITY DAILY RESTROOMS FEE ARENA SHELTER 1 - 410 Kiwanis Drive M $45.00 ARENA SHELTER 2 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $35.00 ARENA SHELTER 3 - 410 Kiwanis Drive M $25.00 ARENA SHELTER 4 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $25.00 ARENA SHELTER 5 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $25.00 ARENA SHELTER 6 - 410 Kiwanis Drive M $35.00 ARENA SHELTER 7 - 410 Kiwanis Drive M $45.00
Parks, Trails & Historic Sites Parks, Trails ARENA SHELTER 8 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $10.00 ARENA SHELTER 9 - 410 Kiwanis Drive S $10.00 CAPAHA SHELTER 1 - 1400 Broadway St. L $55.00 CAPAHA SHELTER 3 - 1400 Broadway St. L $65.00 CAPAHA SHELTER 4 - 1400 Broadway St. L $65.00 CHOCTAW SHELTER - Broadway & Kingsway S $10.00 COMMON PLEAS GAZEBO - 44 N. Lorimier L $50.00 DENNIS SCIVALLY SHELTER - 2428 Cape Rock Drive M $25.00 INDIAN PARK SHELTER - William & Lorimier M $25.00 KIWANIS SHELTER 1 - 2100 Rotary Drive L $65.00 KIWANIS SHELTER 2 - 2100 Rotary Drive M $45.00 KIWANIS SHELTER 3 - 2100 Rotary Drive L $65.00 KIWANIS SHELTER 4 - 2100 Rotary Drive M $45.00 RANNEY PARK SHELTER - 600 S. Ranney Ave. M $25.00 WASHINGTON PARK SHELTER - 500 Washington Ave. M $45.00 36 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Please contact our administrative office for additional details or to obtain an application. Our Parks and Recreation Main Office is located in Are- na Park at the A. C. Brase Arena (410 Kiwanis Drive) and can be reached by phone at 573.339.6340. Please allow 30-60 days (minimum) prior FREE! to your event for review and approval. Special events are any events that are open to the public held on City park property, and include but are not limited to the following: races/runs/walks, festivals/shows/exhibits/con- certs, parades/food/beverage events, and tournaments/competitions.
Adopt a Park The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department and our Keep Cape Beautiful Committee are looking for groups interested in “adopting” a City park or trail section by being involved in improvement projects throughout the year. At a minimum, we ask that interested groups help clean up your park or trail section at least four times per year. We will provide the equipment needed and your name will appear on a sign posted within the park or on the trail. This makes for a great scouting project, a business team building oppor- tunity or may fit the bill for your civic club goals. Please contact us today if you Parks, Trails & Historic Sites are interested or if you have additional questions.
Commemorative Tree Program Here’s an opportunity to commemorate a special person or occasion while helping beautify the community at the same time. A commemorative tree can be given in memory or in honor of special people, groups or occasions. Gifts of $350 or more will be used to purchase and plant a specified tree with an appropriately inscribed memorial stone, which will be placed in the ground at the foot of the commemorative trees. Each stone will list the person, group Open until October. Check our website for exact dates: or occasion that is being honored, and the tree’s common name. Trees are www.cityofcape.org/capahasplashpad planted from October 1- April 30. KEEP CAPEbeautiful OUR MISSION: “Engage individuals, businesses and organizations to Keep Cape Girardeau Beautiful.” About Keep Cape Beautiful The Keep Cape Beautiful Committee is a group of dedicated citizens who meet monthly to discuss ways to beautify the city, help educate the public on recycling and how to reduce waste to help eliminate excessive landfill use, and to seek volunteers to help eliminate litter from our city’s roadways and public spaces. If you have an idea or would like to be a part of the KCB Committee, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 573.339.6340. Annual Litter Inventory END LITTERING • RECYCLE • BEAUTIFY COMMUNITIES An annual litter inventory is conducted by the KCB Committee each spring/summer or fall in order to gauge the amount of debris, trash and litter that exists on our major roadways and streets. The inventory KEEP CAPE is organized by council wards and each Council person receives their annual ward score. Overall the BEAUTIFUL City has been improving each year but there is still much work to be done. Occasionally, a particular A KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL AFFILIATE • CITY OF CAPE road or area needs special attention and KCB organizes a TRASH DASH event to help. If you would like to organize a TRASH DASH in your area, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at 573.339.6340 and they will assist you with your event.
The Keep Cape Beautiful Committee is now taking nominations for beautiful properties of the month! Find nomination forms at: www.cityofcape.org/beautification For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 37 CAPE GIRARDEAU HISTORIC SITES
UPCOMING EVENTS Fall Muster at Fort D Sept. 4-6 | 9AM-3PM Veterans Day at Fort D Nov. 11-14 | 9AM-3PM Published Dec. 10, 1990. Elizabeth Alberson of Cape Girardeau visited with St. Nicholas atop the old aerial ladder fire truck in the River Heritage Museum. At a benefit for the museum, children got to meet the jolly old fellow and make crafts for Christmas gifts.
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Parks, Trails & Historic Sites Parks, Trails INTERPRETIVE CENTER HISTORIC SITE HERITAGE MUSEUM Main Street, Cape Girardeau 920 Fort Street, off of Sprigg St., 538 Independence, Cape Girardeau 573.335.6340 Cape Girardeau 573.334.0405 Have you ever wondered what life was like in Constructed in the summer of 1861 by Union The museum is located in the Old Fire & Police early Cape Girardeau? The Red House Interpretive troops under the leadership of John Wesley Station dating to 1908. Learn about river Center commemorates Louis Lorimier, our city’s Powell, Fort D is the only remaining of four Civil captains and the great paddle-wheel steamboats; nineteenth century founder through recreating War earthen fort sites that protected the City of Jean Pierre Girardeau, namesake of our town; his home and trading post. Come learn about Cape Girardeau from Confederate attack. The Marie Oliver, designer of our M0 State Flag; the various jobs Lorimier held from local Spanish earthwork walls remain intact and historical Louis Houck, pioneer railroader who opened Commandant to trading post owner. Also, see signage throughout the fort’s grounds bring development of SE Missouri; Willard Vandiver, what famous visitors came to see Lorimier and his its storied past to life. The site also contains who coined the phrase “The Show Me State” family during this exciting time in Cape Girardeau. a limestone building that was constructed in and many other exhibits; attend our monthly The season ranges from May through October 1937 as a federal WPA project. Self-guided “Speaker Series” to hear local historians revive and the hours are Fridays and Saturdays from tours are free and can be taken during daylight our past. The River Heritage Museum is open 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. General admission is free. hour, 365 days a year. For more information visit Thursdays & Fridays from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. To schedule a group tour or contact the Cape fortdhistoricsite.com. and Saturdays from Noon - 4:00 p.m. (from mid- Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department at March until mid-December) and is free. Special 573.339.6340. tours offered by appointment.
38 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Rendering of the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre renovations in Capaha Park.
Projects & News
WIFI In City Parks! River Heritage Museum Improvement Don’t forget that we now have wifi in select locations in Ranney Park, Update Indian Park, Washington Park, Shawnee Park, Capaha Park, Arena Park The City of Cape Girardeau staff is nearing the construction stage of & Kiwanis Park! Thank you to the Cape Girardeau Public Library for the River Heritage Museum renovations. During the consultant phase helping us add this great asset for our park patrons! the City had to make a few last minute changes, but as of the end of Capaha Park July the project is in the bidding process. The City is careful to keep the Amphitheatre & Broadway restroom area historic integrity of the River Heritage Museum and all that it means to Arena Park Cape Girardeau. Restroom near Rodney Street, restroom near fields no. 2 & 3, restroom This project will include a new roof, new soffit, new fascia and guttering near shelters no. 4 & 5 system with down spouts, tuck pointing of the existing brick area and Indian Park repair of the windows. These improvements will ensure the longevity Restroom area of the building and preserve its historical features. Washington Park Shelter Ranney Park Shelter A look back in time... Kiwanis Park Restroom near shelter no. 1 Shawnee Park Soccer field concession, restroom area near field no. 3
Capaha Park Master Plan Update Parks staff is nearing completion of the Dan Cotner Amphitheatre renovations in Capaha Park. Staff is finalizing the seating and sidewalk access areas. Once the Amphitheatre is complete, staff will begin construction on the “Cherry Hill” area of Capaha Park with excavation of the area and replacement of the shelter. This will include a viewing deck of the park, replacement of the playground area and the addition of a permanent restroom. The final renovation of this phase is the Rose Published March 19, 1987. A reception honoring Otto Dingeldein Garden area. The garden will see a complete renovation that includes was held Tuesday evening at the Cape River Heritage Museum. A ADA accessibility, beautiful new planting beds and new parking that is Retrospective exhibit of Dingeldein’s works will be on display at the handicap accessible. museum through December. Pictured from left: Ann Knight, Nancy We continue to ask for citizen and user patience during this renovation Godwin, both of Junior Service League; Otto Dingeldein, silversmith; period. This is a needed improvement to Capaha Park and will look as Ruth Knote, guest; and Cherie Herbst, Junior Service League. great as the already completed renovations of the park! View schematic layouts of Cherry Hill and the Rose Garden on the next page. For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 39 +439 +438 +438 +436.5 +437 +436 435+ +435.5 +435.5 +435 +434 +434 +434 +433.5 +433
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40 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Join the Parks & Recreation Foundation for Breakfast With Santa on December 11!
Parks & Recreation Foundation
2021 CALENDAR OF EVENTS August 14 Cary Flanagan Memorial Softball Tournament | Shawnee August 14 Nightfall Glowball Golf Tournament | Jaycee Golf Course September 16 2-Person Senior Golf Tournament | Jaycee Golf Course September 25 Doggy Swim Day | Cape Splash November 4 Spaghetti Day | A. C. Brase Arena The Parks And Recreation Foundation is a 501c3 Not for Profit organization created December 11 Breakfast with Santa | Osage Centre to assist the City of Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department in providing for programs, facilities and equipment that may not be funded through limited city tax funds. Your gifts and contributions are tax deductible and we encourage you to think about bequeathing to the Foundation as part of your estate giving plan. Gifts may be donations, retirement funds, city employee payroll deduction and more. John Schneider Memorial Please contact us if you would be interested in becoming a Parks and Recreation Foundation supporter! The Board meets quarterly. Youth Sports SPONSORSHIPS Scholarship Fund Business Sign Sponsorship Opportunities exist for your business to be recognized through sign sponsorship Call 573.339.6340 for more information. at our parks and facilities. Please contact us for more information on how your business can benefit through increased exposure in our parks and facilities. Event Sponsorship Please check out our annual calendar of events to see if there is an event that fits your business needs or recreational interests! Business sponsorships provide increased exposure through marketing, signage and more! Why not Sponsor our annual Spaghetti Day Lunch/Dinner where thousands come to enjoy a fun and affordable family meal? How about Breakfast with Santa in December where kids and parents enjoy kicking off the holiday season, or how about the Nightfall Glowball Golf Tournament at the Jaycee Golf Course? We have many great programs and events that you can be a part of. Just call 573.339.6340 for more information.
Scholarships The Parks & Recreation Foundation is now offering financial assistance for league registrations through the John Schneider Memorial Youth Sports Scholarship Fund! Scholarships are only available for leagues that require individual sign-ups and the Youth Track Club. If you are interested in helping support our scholarship fund, give us a call!
Your donations and support can be tax deductible. Please contact us about this opportunity and the many worthwhile projects and programs available.
For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 41 ABOUT THE FOUNDATION FRIENDS PROGRAM The Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Foundation is dedicated to giving time, The Friends of the Parks & Recreation Foundation Membership Program talent and treasures to the community through recreational endeavors. The gives citizens and businesses a chance to get involved with their community. Foundation hosts many annual community fundraising events in conjunction The Parks & Recreation Foundation offers an individual/family option and a with the city’s Parks & Recreation Department. These efforts provide financial corporate option. support for Department projects and equipment that enhance the community. Our mission is... Individual $25 | Family $50 Discounts for select Parks & Recreation Foundation events. TO FUNDRAISE ... Preferred seating at select Foundation events with reservation. The Foundation exists to provide financial support for the City of Cape Girardeau’s Parks & Recreation Department. Financial support is provided for An invitation to Cape Splash Night for Foundation Members. parks and recreation facility improvements, equipment and programs through One complimentary discount card to local businesses. Families various fundraisers and sponsorship opportunities. receive two cards. Subscription to the Foundation’s quarterly newsletter. ...TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EVENTS The Foundation hosts annual events for the community and surrounding Corporate $250 areas of Cape Girardeau that provide fun and enriching family experiences throughout the year. These events include a variety of opportunities from Business exposure at Parks & Recreation Foundation events. sports and recreation to community meals. “Foundation Sponsor of the Week” promotion on facility marquees. Exposure in the Foundation newsletter and PLAY CAPE! program ...TO CREATE COMMUNITY AWARENESS guide. Through special events, the Foundation promotes topics such as fitness, family, youth sports values, historic districts, memorials and leisure activities 10% Discount on advertising signage at Parks & Recreation facilities. for all. Five complimentary discount cards to local businesses. THE FOUNDATION NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT! Join us in our effort to enhance recreational activities and amenities in YOUR community by building an active support system for our Parks & Recreation Department through volunteerism and contributions. Call 573.339.6340 to learn how to be a member!
Projects & News 2021 FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION MEMBERS FAMILY MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL Mark & Tamara Ahlvin Bob & Connie Fox Percy & Bernadette Huston David & Jackie Otto Heather Davis Tim & Gail Allen James & Vicki Frank Stan & Glenda Irwin Aaron Panton & Family Cmdr. Christine Dickman Karen & Doug Atwood Doug & Maile Gannon Tyson & Christine Jaegers Tim & Laurie Pleimann Connie Eichhorn Bob & Betty Basler Mark & Rebecca Gotto Greg Jansen Tim & Lisa Powderly Beverly Evans Trae Bertand & Family Robbie & Carrie Guard Mike & Julia Jones Narvol & Amy Randol Lisa Gibbar Duane & Kari Beussink Robert & Jana Gile Frank & Lori Ann Kinder Jerry & Mary Roe Nancy Horrell Craig & Mary Billmeyer Kevin & Linda Greaser Jay & Cindy Knudtson Joe & Laurie Schneider Marjory Janssen Curt Buchheit Jim & Debra Grebing Mark & Bobbie Kohlfeld Randy & Trish Stahly Dolly Jewel Sam & Jana Birk Steve & Laura Green Mike & Barbara Kohlfeld Nate & Dana Thomas Trisha Kell Glenn & LeeAnn Campbell John & Angie Grimm John & Mary Sue Layton Ed & Marsha Thompson Nathan Martin David & Stacey Cantrell Pat & Karen Hagan Dr. Rickey & Margaret Lents Kim Thompson & Terry Bozzay Jack McDonald Jason & Lesley Coalter Dr. Kevin & Jackie Hammond David & Lisa Limbaugh Andrew & Adrienne West Daniel Neff Brock & Karen Davis John & Becky Harding Lonnie & Debbie Lusk Reid & Cathy Willen Mattie Neff Gene & Michelle Dewrock Tim & Liz Haynes Tony & Leslie Martin River Heritage Museum Brenda Newbern Steve & Charlotte Dirnberger Bobby & Misty Hess Jim & Teresa Maurer Scott & Penny Williams Tina Niswonger Tim & Loretta Dodd Brad & Brenda Hiett Harold & Dianne Meyr Brad & Michele Wittenborn Margaret Poinsett Dr. Dean & Lorrie Edwards Tom & Mary Higgins Paul & Casie Mills Robert & Laura Younghouse Julia Williams Danny & Debbie Essner Kim Hope Bob & Bari Neff Don & Toni Zimmer Nick Williams Larry & Mary Essner Kaed & Brandi Horrell Mike Lee & Kelsie Neff Roger & Donna Essner Mike & Kristi Howard Kevin & Audra Noel Kevin & Cindy Ford Roger & Elizabeth Hudson Mark & Sarah Nussbaum
42 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks CORPORATE MEMBERS Parks & Recreation Foundation
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Citizen Engagement
Board Member Spotlight: Cindy Gannon Golf Course Advisory Board Cindy spent 31 years working at Southeast Missouri State University. First coaching the volleyball team for 15 years, winning nine Ohio Valley Conference Championships, making five NCAA Tournament appearances and achieving four OVC Coach of the Year honors during that time. She served as the Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator for 16 years and during that time she also served as the interim Director of Athletics twice. She retired from Southeast in 2018. Cindy currently serves as the Assistant General Manager for the Cape Catfish bringing her out from retirement and back into the arena that is collegiate sports. Cindy was the founder of the “Cindy Gannon Walk for Women” and “Dig for Life.” The Walk for Women has raised over $500,000 dollars for scholarships, and has helped over 220 student-athletes. “Dig for Life” is in memory of Cindy’s mother. It is now “Pink Up” and has provided free mammograms for women in Southeast Missouri since 2001. She is a Desoto High School Hall of Fame member and a three time member of the SEMO Hall of Fame. Cindy has been actively involved in the Cape Girardeau community for 30 plus years and appreciates the generosity and passion that people have for our community. She stated that “It is an honor to serve on the Golf Advisory Board. The Jaycee Golf Course is something our community should be very proud of. It is a beautiful asset for the community.” In her spare time she enjoys playing golf, walking, and spending time with family and friends.
BOARD & COMMITTEE MEMBERS PARKS AND RECREATION Danny Essner - Treasurer Jared Snell RED HOUSE BOARD ADVISORY BOARD Kevin Noel - Secretary Gary Wren (Meets every month) (2nd Monday of each month at Osage Shannon Truxel - Council Liaison Brenda Schloss - Chairman Centre) Bob Basler TREE BOARD Dana Deisher - Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Noel - Chairman Tyler Cuba (Meets every other month) Frank Nickell Roger Hudson - Vice Chairman Michael Gardner Jennifer Behnken - Chairman Christy Mershon Kenneth Stilson - Secretary Brad Labruyere Dr. Sven Svenson - Vice Chairman Debra Baughn Daniel Presson - Council Liaison Nathan McGuire Dr. Beverly Evans Stan Baughn David Cantrell Aaron Panton Robert Harris Stan Downs Anne Dohogne Pete Poe Laura Klipfel Julie Grueneberg Beverly Evans GOLF COURSE KEEP CAPE BEAUTIFUL COMM. Alyssa Phares-Fee Pete Frazier Augusta Welch Tracey Glenn ADVISORY BOARD (Last Tuesday of each month at Osage) Becky Mocherman - Chairman Joe Sullivan Meghan Harville (4th Thursday of every other month at Osage Beverly Hahs - Rose Hill Garden Liaison Brad LaBruyere Centre) Shannon Truxel - Council Liaison Chatez Robinson Nate Saverino - Chairman Meghan Harville Cindy Gannon - Vice Chairman Julia Jones PARKS AND RECREATION Brad Wittenborn - Secretary Missy LaPlant FOUNDATION BOARD Janet Esicar Lee Piner (Meets Quarterly) Claire Kneer Laura Ritter Bari Neff - President Josh Parham Bonnie Svenson Mark Lanzotti - Vice President Keith Sander Want to serve your city? Apply online at www.cityofcape.org 44 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
My Father, Nip Kelley, started this business in 1970 primarily doing earthwork in the Cape area. Over the years we have grown into a more General Heavy Civil Contractor, doing earthwork, water and sewer mains, storm water piping, box culverts, underground detention systems, street and road paving, and primarily anything outside of a structure in the southeast Missouri region. We have lived and worked in Cape Girardeau all our lives. We have met and worked with many wonderful people in our community through our business. We are proud of our hometown and want to see it continue to grow and thrive. It is rewarding to be able to contribute to that growth. We see so many improvements and additions throughout our parks. They are well maintained and always in use. Cape Girardeau Parks & Rec is a top notch group of people and it is our privilege to be a sponsor. Citizen Engagement
Vince & Jan Kelley, owners of Nip Kelley Equipment Company For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 45 THANK YOU to our Corporate Partners!
Youth League Coaches & Team Sponsors - Thank you! Boys Baseball League 7-8 Year Old Division 13-15 Year Old Division AAA Division 4-5 Year Old Division Scott Robinson - Cape Noon Optimist Matt Gaeta - Cape Noon Optimist Mike & Carrie Patrick - Lee’s Lawn Amy Camp - The Orthopedic Center Ross Bennett - Bennett Family Aaron Tarble - Midwest Meter, Inc. Care, LLC of Cape Girardeau Dentistry Andy Callis - Farmers Insurance Victor Baine - Window World Citizen Engagement Citizen Jeff Brune - Cape Noon Optimist Dane Werner - Nutrien James Miller Agency Tony Bartkoski - Ritter Real Estate Jake Culver - C.P. McGinty Jewelers Ron MacCubbin - The Glaus Law Firm Spring Indoor NFL Flag Cindy Henry - Cheekwood Studios Jennifer Hamilton - Dewayne Football League Erik Gowin - Viking-Cives Midwest, Inc. McAlister, Realtor Girls Softball League 1st/2nd Grade Division Luke Ray - Ole Hickory Pits Andrew DePeder - Statler Lawyers Instructional Division Andrew Martin - Cardinals Chad Proffer - Kohlfeld Distributing, Inc. Ted Westondorf - Advanced Chad Fisher - Busch Pet Products Matt Cromer - Steelers Michael Keillor - Dobbs Tire & Auto Dermatology of Southeast Missouri Stephen Wiggs - Balls-N-Strikes Sean Ivory - Ravens Center Tasha Rosenkrans - Royalty Painting Kayla Koehler - Canedy Sign & Graphics Brian Kippen - Packers Derek Sides - Culver’s of Cape Eliiot Walshon - B & B Property Joey Babich - Window World Stephen Pind - Falcons Girardeau Rentals LLC Tony Boren - Ford Groves Steve Fox - Eagles Lance Young - Canedy Sign & Graphics 9-10 Year Old Division Rookie Division 3rd/4th Grade Division Brent McGuire - Farmers Insurance Jason House - Recar Cara Gill - Osburn, Hines & Yates, Sam Herndon - Buccaneers James Miller Agency Zach Wilson - Advanced Orthopedic Attorneys at Law David Goncher - Bears 6 Year Old Division Specialist Brent Graviett - Culver’s of Cape Terrance Sterling - Patriots Nick Martin - Room Mates Pool & Spa Missy O’Kelly - Nip Kelley Equipment Girardeau Preston Schmidt - Browns Nick Cody - Cape Noon Optimist Matt Fullhart - Banterra Bank Aaron Wilson - Dobbs Tire & Auto Center Michael Irey - Chiefs Jeremy Patton - Dobbs Tire & Auto Steve Criddle - Cape Noon Optimist Casey Cook - Window World Joey Keys - Dolphins Jason Waggoner - Cheekwood Studios Center 11-12 Year Old Division Andrew Martin - Seahawks Lance Young - The Orthopedic Center Greg Dowdy - Canedy Signs AA Division Tyson Rees - Vikings of Cape Girardeau Matt Fullhart - Advanced Orthopedic Kim Hogan - Stone Mountain Flooring Anitra Bahner - Nip Kelley Equipment Specialist Halley Barke - Window World Keith Shepard - Dewayne McAlister, Tim Horrell - Dobbs Tire & Auto Center John Broeckling - Dana’s Pet Resort Realtor Mike Renick - Cape Noon Optimist Justin Pattengill - Standley Batch Systems Elliot Swoboda - Hudson Chiropractic 46 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks If noted in this publication, programs, leagues and events can be registered for online. If registering online, you must first create an account (you will receive a confirmation email when creating a new account). Notes to remember: Your email is your login; if registering your child for a program, make sure your child is the customer you are registering, not yourself; if you have registered in person or online in the past, your email is in the registration system so you already have an account. Register online at: www.cityofcape.org/parks Registrations can also be done in person at the A. C. Brase Arena, Osage Centre or Cape Girardeau SportsPlex. Cash, check, money order, debit or credit cards are accepted if registering in person.
Classes, leagues, events or facilities can be cancelled due to weather. Call the Rainout Line for up-to-date cancellation information or download the rainout app to get instant weather updates.
573.975.1024 General Information
All programs have a minimum enrollment. Pre-registration is required prior to start of program unless otherwise noted. We reserve the right to cancel a program if sufficient enrollment is not achieved. Full refund or credits will be given if this occurs. Refunds will follow the Finance Department bill-paying schedule and be issued by city check. Allow three weeks for processing. There will be no cash refunds. Payment by credit or debit card will be refunded accordingly. Refunds are granted in the following cases: If participant withdraws three days prior to the first class, full refund is given. If participant withdraws after the first class, prorated refund is given. If participant must withdraw due to illness or injury a prorated refund is given. No refunds after class is half over. Refunds for memberships or trips will be made on a case by case basis.
Our staff may take photos of you or your child participating in recreational activities. These photos could be used in future publications & social media. If you do not wish to have your photo published, please inform the photographer. View photos on our Facebook pages: @CapeParks | @CapeSplash | @JayceeGolf | @CapeSportsPlex | @FitCape | @OsageCentre
Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Other Services Main Office 573.339.6340 City Hall 573.339.6300 Central Municipal Pool 573.335.4040 Visit Cape 573.335.1631 Osage Centre 573.339.6342 Cape County Parks 573.204.2494 Cape Splash 573.339.6343 Nature Center 573.290.5218 Shawnee Park Center 573.339.6346 Dept. Of Conservation 573.290.5730 Shawnee Park Sports Complex 573.339.6788 Chamber of Commerce 573.335.3312 Cape Girardeau SportsPlex 573.339.6341 SEMO District Fair 573.334.9250 City Cemeteries 573.334.1917 Cape County Health Dept. 573.335.7846 Jaycee Municipal Golf Course 573.334.2031 Jackson Parks & Rec 573.243.3568 For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks Play Cape! • 47 THURSDAY SAVE November 4, 2021 THE A. C. Brase Arena • 11 AM - 7 PM DATE! Join us for eat in or take out!
DINNER INCLUDES: Spaghetti, Mostaccoli, Garlic Bread, Salad, Drink, Dessert & Entertainment! Adults (13+): $8.00 | Children (5-12): $5.00 | 4 & Under: FREE
Great sponsorship opportunity! Call 339.6340 for more information. Proceeds benefit: Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Foundation for various improvements to the Parks and Recreation Department facilities and programs. 48 • Play Cape! For more information call 573-339-6340 or visit www.cityofcape.org/parks