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Connect with the Park Board AQUATICS PAVILION RENTALS 15 LEARN TO SWIM 27 facebook.com/theparkboard SWIM TEAM 27 SENIORS twitter.com/theparkboard SILVER SNEAKERS 21-22, 25 BIRTHDAY RENTALS 36 NORTHVIEW CENTER 26 Watch Know Your Parks, a 30-minute TV show BOTANICAL CENTER 8-9 SPARC about Park Board programs BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL 6 events and facilities, EQUESTRIAN 28 produced by Mediacom. BASKETBALL 6 See the show: FACILITIES SNOW DAYS 6 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday-Friday on MAP 34-35 Mediacom Channel 22 FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS 29-33 SPECIAL EVENTS 5 p.m. every day on City View Channel 80/15-1 or AT&T UVerse Channel 99 SEPT. - DEC. 4-5 http://cityview.springfieldmo.gov/category/ FAMILY CENTERS parks/ ACCESSIBLE RECREATION 23 SPORTS ADULT SPORTS 11 MEMBERS OF THE SPRINGFIELD– CHESTERFIELD 18-20 GREENE COUNTY PARK BOARD DAN KINNEY 20-22 ARCHERY 13 DOLING 23-26 CODP 12 Tim Shryack, Chair ICE PARK 14 Sarah McCallister, Vice Chair OAK GROVE 26 MIRACLE LEAGUE 10 Scott Bailes Matt Bailey Carolyn Gerdes FARM PARK 7 TENNIS 11 Paula Glossip Bob Horton YOUTH SPORTS 10 Sid Needem John Price OUTDOOR INITIATIVES ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ARCHERY 15 COOKING CLINICS 16 Bob Belote, Director of Parks Mike Crocker, Assistant Director DAY TRIPS 17 Jim Fisher, Assistant Director Miles Park, Assistant Director HOTLINE NUMBERS For information and cancellations. Kim Reser, Assistant Director Adult Sports (417) 864-1379 Pavilion Information (417) 864-2098 Karen Herron, Senior Executive Secretary Aquatics (417) 864-2099 Tennis (417) 864-2024 Jon Carney, Superintendent of General Services Anne-Mary McGrath, Superintendent of Recreation Dickerson Park Zoo (417) 864-1800 Youth Sports (417) 864-1379 Jerry Mitchell, Superintendent of Business Operations Dog Park (417) 864-1404 Thomas Moore, Superintendent of Special Facilities Jeff Cumley, Superintendent of Jordan Valley MISSION STATEMENT Jenny Fillmer Edwards, Public Information Administrator The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is committed to provide the highest quality of leisure Diana Tyndall, Marketing Coordinator opportunities, to offer programs for relaxation as well as stimulation, and to encourage personal Matt Coats, Park Ranger Supervisor and community enrichment for the citizens of Springfield and Greene County, Missouri. Lana Woolsey, Parks Attorney Terry Whaley, Ozark Greenways Executive Director ADA STATEMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide quality recreational pro- grams to individuals of all abilities. If you or anyone you know has a disability and would like more information on the accessibility of our programs or facilities, please call the Springfield-Greene County Park Board at (417) 837-5808. We want to work with you to continue to improve accessibility for all patrons. Please write to us or call Sheri Davis at (417) 837-5808 at Northview Center if you experience difficulty in gaining access to any of our programs or facilities. INCLUSIVE RECREATION The Springfield-Greene County Park Board encourages participation by everyone in all activities. If you have a disability and need individual accommodations to participate in an activity, contact Sheri Davis at (417) 837-5808. Please call at least one week prior to the date of participation. The Springfield-Greene County Park 1923 N. Weller Board will work with individuals to meet their individual needs and enable them to participate. Springfield, Missouri 65803 (417) 864-1049 Relay Missouri: Visit parkboard.org TDD users only 1-800-735-2966. Voice callers only 1-800-735-2466. Special Events 20TH ANNUAL JAPANESE FALL FESTIVAL • HARVEST FEST

20th Annual Japanese Fall Festival Harvest Fest Three days of authentic Japanese culture Six weekends of fall-themed fun at the in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese farm! Meander through the corn maze, Stroll Garden, celebrating Springfield’s take a hay ride, pick your own pumpkin sister city, Isesaki, Japan. Includes Osuwa Grandparents Day at the Zoo from our pumpkin patch, ride the Cow Taiko Drummers, lion dancing and Train or Grain Train, shoot the Corn Spend a special day making memories folk dancing, Hiroshi the top spinner, a Cannon, bounce on inflatables and much that will last a lifetime. Free zoo admission visiting delegation from Isesaki, authentic more as you enjoy this Midwest fall for grandparents (with or without your souvenirs, tea ceremonies, martial arts, tradition! grandkids!) origami, face painting, Japanese food, local Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 Dickerson Park Zoo 864-1800 artisans and performers and more! Special Age: All ages Age: All ages opening ceremony Friday night includes Date: Sept. 19-Oct. 25 Date: Sun., Sept. 6 th K-5 grade ambassadors from Springfield Time: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Public Schools. Each evening ends with an Sun., Noon-6 p.m. Fee: FREE for grandparents, intimate candlelight walk. Presented by Fee: Free, some activities have a small fee. $11/Adults & Teens, Springfield Sister Cities Association. Details Pumpkin prices based on weight. $8/Children 3-12 yrs. and at peacethroughpeople.org Corn Maze $3/adults, $2/kids 4-11 yrs., Seniors 60 yrs. and up Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden 891-1515 kids 4 and under free. Age: All ages Dog Swim XII Date: Sept. 11-13 The canine aquatics event of the year: Time: Fri., Sept. 11, 5-10 p.m. Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Corn has never been so ear-resistible! Dog Swim XII at Fassnight Pool! One dog Sat., Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Get lost in our corn maze, then pick your per human, no humans allowed in the Sun., Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. pool. All proceeds benefit Cruse Dog Fee: Daily $7/Adult, $3/Kids 3-12 yrs., Open in September during Fall Fest, then Park, Springfield’s first off-leash dog park. Weekend passes $12/adult, $5/3-12 yrs., starting Fri., Oct. 2, also open to 10 p.m. Proof of updated vaccination to register. Kids 2 and under free. Friday and Saturday nights. Pre-register by Sept. 1 online or in person, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 or register on-site at the event. Pre- 1860’s Lifestyle Expo at Gray- Age: All ages registration strongly encouraged — dogs Date: Sept. 19-Oct. 25 don’t like waiting in line! Campbell Farmstead Time: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Noon-6 p.m. Fassnight Pool 864-1049 Rediscover pioneer life at the oldest house Date: Oct. 2-25 Age: Dogs 4 months and up with owner in Springfield and Liberty School house. Time: Fri., 6-10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Date: Tues., Sept. 8 Blacksmith, apple butter making, fiber arts Fee: Pumpkin prices based on weight. Time: 4-7 p.m. (Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m.) and other demonstrations, crafts, clogging, Corn Maze $3/adults, $2/kids 4-11 yrs., Fee: $8/Dog-Human pair, storytelling and more. kids 4 and under free. $3/Additional human Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Age: All ages Date: Sept. 19-20 4 • Time: Sat., 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-4:30 p.m. parkboard.org Fee: Free Special Events 21ST ANNUAL TURKEY TROT • DOGFEST • CHRISTMAS

Veterans Appreciation Day at the Zoo Free admission for military veterans and members of their immediate family. Dickerson Park Zoo 864-1800 Age: All ages Date: Sun., Nov. 8 Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: Free for military veterans and immediate family or a guest $11/Adults & Teens, 21st Annual Turkey Trot $8/Children 3-12 yrs. and Seniors 60 yrs. and up 5K Run/Walk Springfield’s Thanksgiving tradition Candy Cane Lane and the largest Thanksgiving Day 5K in Missouri attracted more than Drive through the farm and enjoy dazzling 7,600 participants in 2014. Turkey Trot Christmas displays and more than 10,000 13th Annual DogFest takes place in downtown Springfield lights. Friday and Saturday nights, weather Thanksgiving morning, with four race & Dachshund Dash permitting, Dec. 4-19. A canine extravaganza! Everyone, including categories: Elite, Runner, Walker and Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 the family dog, is invited for free fun and Family/Pet. Trophies for overall winners Age: All ages activities. DogFest features canine-related and medals for each age groups. Build Date: Fri. & Sat., Dec. 4-19 vendors and non-profits, the Beagle Belly up your Thanksgiving appetite while Time: 5-8 p.m. Bounce House and the highly entertaining benefiting the Park Board Scholarship Fee: $3/Vehicle Dachshund Dash. Heats take place Fund and the Developmental Center of throughout the day with the ‘Best of the the Ozarks. Bring three canned goods for Best’ and the ‘Best of the Worst’ races around Ozarks Food Harvest. Register online at 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit Cruse Dog www.parkboard.org Park, Springfield’s first off-leash dog park. Springfield Expo Center 837-5817 Register for Dachshund Dash or vendor Age: All ages booth by Sept. 18. Date: Thurs., Nov. 26 Chesterfield Park 864-1049 Time: 8 a.m. Age: All ages Fee: Early-bird registration by Fri. Nov. 20 Date: Sat., Sept. 26 (rain date: Sept. 27, noon) (postmarked by Wed., Nov.16): Time: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $20/Adults, $15/Child Fee: Free, $1/Bounce house, $50/Vendor Christmas at the Farmstead After Nov. 20: booth, $15/Dachshund Dash, $10/t-shirt Join volunteers at the Gray-Campbell $25/Adult, $20/Child Farmstead to celebrate an old-fashioned Halloween-Fest Christmas. Sing carols and enjoy sweets! Training for the Trot Celebrate the season with a Halloween- Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Want to be a part of Springfield’s themed weekend at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Age: All ages Thanksgiving Day tradition? Get ready Park. Wear a costume and join in the arts Date: Sat., Dec. 5 for the 21st Annual Turkey Trot 5K by and crafts, games and a hayride. Everyone Time: 1-3 p.m. training with a group at Chesterfield is a winner, with prizes and candy at each Fee: Free Park. Designed for individuals who want activity. Parents, bring your camera! The to run a 5K race for the first time. All Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze are open Breakfast with Santa and Friends participants are registered for Turkey Trot for an additional fee. (Hayride may be Join Santa for a hearty breakfast/brunch and will receive a “Training for the Trot” cancelled in rain, but all other activities will at the Botanical Center as he prepares for shirt. Register by Sept. 28. proceed.) his big journey around the globe. Reindeer Chesterfield Park 891-1616 Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 864-1049 games included. Registration required. Age: All ages Age: All ages Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Date: Sept. 29-Nov. 17 Date: Oct. 24-25 Age: All ages Time: Tues., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Time: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Noon-6 p.m. Date: Sun., Dec. 13 Fee: $45/Person Fee: $1, some activities have a small fee Time: 10-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $10/adult, $5/12 yrs. and under 5 SPARC BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL • BASKETBALL

SPARC Elite Feet A 6-week program designed to teach the basics of running and fast walking. Training increases slowly to build endurance and prepare participants to for the Bass Pro Rock 4 Kids Zombie Run on Sat., Oct 24. Bingham, Bissett, Carver, Fremont, Gray, Harrison, Hickory Hills, Holland, Jarrett, SPARC: Schools, Parks are McBride, McGregor, Pipkin, Reed, Sequiota, Truman, Weaver, Weller, Westport, Williams, SPARC Parent’s Night Out Program Reaching Communities Wilson’s Creek and York schools 837-5737 Offered one Friday a month at different SPARC is a partnership between the Age: Grades K-8 school locations, allowing parents a night Springfield-Greene County Park Board Date: Sept. 14- Oct. 23 out while kids have a fun night with SPARC, and Springfield Public Schools, promoting Time: Dates vary, once a week after school including activities, crafts and friends. opportunities for youth and families Fee: $18 (includes race fee & t-shirt) Gray, McBride, Sequiota and Truman through before and after school programs, schools 837-5737 enrichment opportunities, summer camps, Age: 5-12 yrs. sport leagues and increased availability of SPARC Intramural Basketball Date: Varies, call for details joint school-park facilities. Register for a fun six-week intramural Time: Fri., 5-10 p.m. basketball program this fall or this winter. Fee: $10-$17/Child Register online or at the SPARC Office: Kids learn basic basketball skills and 300 E. Harrison St. positive character traits. Games are played Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Practices are scheduled by SPARC School’s Out Program parkboard.org/SPARC volunteer coaches on weekday evenings. Children enjoy field trips, fun activities and Locations vary. Register by Sept. 25 for an afternoon snack when school is not in Session 1, by Dec. 17 for Session 2. session. SPARC Before & After School SPARC 837-5737 Gray, McBride, McGregor, Sequiota, Truman, A structured and safe program designed Age: K-6th Grade Weaver, Westport and Williams schools 837- to provide fun & enriching activities both Date: Session 1: Practices begin week of Oct. 19 5737 before and after school to compliment Games on Saturdays, Oct. 31 - Dec 1 Age: 5-12 yrs. your child’s day. Session 2: Practices begin week of Jan. 11 Date: Oct. 12, Nov. 2-3, Dec. 18 Fremont/Watkins, Harrison, Truman, Games on Saturdays, Jan. 23 - Feb. 27 Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Westport & Wilson’s Creek schools 837- Time: Varies, call for details Fee: $12-$17/Child 5737 Fee: $45/Child Age: K-6 Date: Aug. 13 – throughout school year Basketball Registration Events SPARC Winter Break Program Time: 6:30 a.m.-School Starts Date: Tues., Sept. 15, Truman Elementary Don’t sit at home with the Winter Break School Dismissal-6 p.m. Thur., Sept. 17, Harrison Elementary Blues. Join the SPARC crew for fun-filled Fee: Before School - $15 /week Tues., Dec. 1 at Truman Elementary activities. Space is limited. Registration After School - $35 /week Thur., Dec. 3 at Harrison Elementary required. Free/Reduced Lunch status fees available Time: 4 -7 p.m. Oak Grove Community Center 891-1635 Age: 5-12 yrs. Date: Dec. 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30 Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Fee: $17/Child/Day

SPARC Snow Day Program When Springfield Public Schools are closed for winter weather, kids may enjoy an activity-filled snow day at Oak Grove Community Center. Registration required. Oak Grove Community Center 891-1635 Age: 5-12 yrs. Date: SPS Snow Days 6 • Time: 7 a.m.-6 p.m. parkboard.org Fee: $17/Child/Day Farm Park HARVEST FEST CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH • HALLOWEEN FUN

Halloween Fun Field Enjoy a hayride, then walk through a kid- friendly Halloween display in a field of sunflowers. Kids face barnyard challenges and receive a Halloween Goody Bag. Designed for kids age 10 years and younger. Kids age 11 years and older not be permitted unless accompanying a younger child. Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch are also open late. Age: Kids 10 yrs. and under Date: Oct. 2-24 Time: Fri. and Sat., 6-10 p.m. Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Fee: $3/Kids 10 yrs. and under, includes Corn has never been so ear-resistible! hayride and goody bag. Chaperones Get lost in our corn maze, then pick your 11 yrs. and older are free. own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. Open in September during Fall Fest, then Halloween-Fest starting Fri., Oct. 2, also open to 10 p.m. Celebrate the season with a Halloween- Friday and Saturday nights. themed weekend at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 Park. Wear a costume and join in the arts Age: All ages and crafts, games and a hayride. Everyone Date: Sept. 19-Oct. 25 is a winner, with prizes and candy at each Rutledge-Wilson Time: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Noon-6 p.m. activity. Parents, bring your camera! The Farm Park Date: Oct. 2-25 Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze are open for A 207-acre farm park designed for visitors Time: Fri., 6-10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. an additional fee. (Hayride may be cancelled to have fun while learning about our Fee: Pumpkin prices based on weight. in rain, but all other activities will proceed.) community’s rich agricultural heritage. Corn Maze $3/adults, $2/kids 4-11 yrs., Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 864-1049 Includes a variety of barns and farm kids 4 and under free. Age: All ages animals, a fishing pond, seasonal crops, Date: Oct. 24-25 walking trail and farm-themed playground. Haunted Trail of Horrors Time: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Noon-6 p.m. 3825 W. Farm Road 146. Take a wagon ride down to the haunted Fee: $1, some activities have a small fee parkboard.org/Rutledge_Wilson trail, then brave the unknown on a frightening quarter-mile walk through Candy Cane Lane the woods, where you may encounter any Drive through the farm and enjoy dazzling Harvest Fest number of terrifying characters. Kids age 7 Christmas displays and more than 10,000 Six weekends of fall-themed fun at the and younger not admitted. Corn Maze and lights. Friday and Saturday nights, weather farm! Meander through the corn maze, Pumpkin Patch are also open late. permitting, Dec. 4-19. take a hay ride, pick your own pumpkin Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 from our pumpkin patch, ride the Cow Age: 8 yrs. and up (12 yrs. and under Age: All ages Train or Grain Train, shoot the Corn must be accompanied by adult) Date: Fri. & Sat., Dec. 4-19 Cannon, bounce on inflatables and much Date: Oct. 2-24 Time: 5-8 p.m. more as you enjoy this Midwest fall Time: Fri. & Sat, 6-10 p.m. Fee: $3/Vehicle tradition! Fee: $5, includes hayride Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 Age: All ages Bonfire Rentals Date: Sept. 19-Oct. 25 Enjoy an old-fashioned bonfire at the farm. Time: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Includes exclusive use of the bonfire pit, Sun., Noon-6 p.m. wood for the fire, straw bale seating and Fee: Free, some activities have a small fee. roasting forks. Food not provided. Pumpkin prices based on weight. Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 Corn Maze $3/adults, $2/kids 4-11 yrs., Age: All ages kids 4 and under free. Date: Varies, call for details Time: Varies, call for details Fee: $40/Hour, 2-hour minimum 7 Botanical Gardens 1860'S LIFESTYLE EXPO • MONARCH TAGGING

Learn to Grow in the Gardens Master Gardeners of Greene County lead discussions in the garden on various topics. Registration required. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Age: All ages Date: Mon., Sept. 14 - Saving Seeds Mon., Oct. 5 - Urban Bees Time: 6:30 p.m. Fee: $5/class

Located in Nathanael Greene-Close Memo- Americana Music at the rial Park, the Springfield Botanical Gardens Springfield Botanical Gardens includes dozens of themed gardens, the Musical guests perform in unique settings Dr. Bill Roston Butterfly House, Master Gar- around the gardens to benefit garden dener Demonstration Gardens, Mizumoto projects. Japanese stroll Garden, Gray-Campbell Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Farmstead and the Springfield-Greene Age: All ages County Botanical Center. Classes, festivals Wed., Sept. 9 - Acoustic Eidolin and exhibits take place year-round. Wed., Oct. 14 - Rob & Drew Pommert 2400 S. Scenic Ave. Time: 6:30 p.m. 1860’s Lifestyle Expo at botanicalcenter.org Fee: Free (donations appreciated) Gray-Campbell Farmstead Rediscover pioneer life at the oldest house in Springfield and Liberty School house. The Dr. Bill Roston 20th Annual Japanese Fall Festival Blacksmith, apple butter making, fiber arts Three days of authentic Japanese culture and other demonstrations, crafts, clogging, Native Butterfly House in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll storytelling and more. Egg. Caterpillar. Chrysalis. Butterfly! Observe Garden, celebrating Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 the complete lifecycle of the butterfly inside Springfield’s sister Age: All ages the screened butterfly house. Volunteer city, Isesaki, Japan. Date: Sept. 19-20 docents provide information on a variety Includes Osuwa Time: Sat., 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-4:30 p.m. of butterfly and garden topics. Weekday Taiko Drummers, Fee: Free fieldtrips and private tours available for a lion dancing and fee. folk dancing, Hiroshi Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 the top spinner, a Creating a Succulent Birdhouse Age: All ages visiting delegation Botanical Garden Staff Angela Keith Date: Sat. and Sun. through Oct. 4 from Isesaki, leads the group in creating a decorative Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. authentic souvenirs, birdhouse, using succulents for the roof. All Fee: Free (donations appreciated) tea ceremonies, martial arts, origami, face materials included. painting, Japanese food, local artisans and Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 performers and more! Special opening Age: All ages Solar Tram Tours th Ride a solar tram on a half-hour guided ceremony Friday night includes K-5 Date: Sat., Sept. 26 tour of the 114-acre Nathanael Greene/ grade ambassadors from Springfield Time: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Close Memorial Park. Weekday fieldtrips and Public Schools. Each evening ends with an Fee: $45 private tours available for a fee. intimate candlelight walk. Presented by Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Springfield Sister Cities Association. Details Monarch Tagging Age: All ages at peacethroughpeople.org Learn about the Monarch Migration study Date: Sat. and Sun. through Oct. 27 Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden 891-1515 conducted through Kansas University. Meet Time: 1-5 p.m. Age: All ages outside the Butterfly House to see this Fee: Free Date: Sept. 11-13 Time: Fri., Sept. 11, 5-10 p.m. demonstration. Sat., Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Sun., Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Age: All ages Fee: Daily $7/Adult, $3/Kids 3-12 yrs., Weekend Date: Sat., Sept. 26 and Oct. 3 8 • parkboard.org passes $12/adult, $5/3-12 yrs., Kids 2 and Time: 2-4 p.m. under free. Fee: Free Botanical Gardens ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION • EXPLORING 4-H

Botanical Drawing Series Christmas at the Farmstead With paper and pencil, Peter Longley guides Join volunteers at the Gray-Campbell in the study of botanical leaves, flowers, Farmstead to celebrate an old-fashioned forms and more to help you replicate plants Christmas. Sing carols and enjoy sweets! in their truest form. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Age: All ages Age: 17 yrs. and up Date: Sat., Dec. 5 Date: Wed., Oct. 21 and 28, Nov. 4 and 11 Time: 1-3 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. Fee: Free Fee: $10/session Exploring 4-H University of Missouri Extension and Parks Fall Fridays with Peter Longley offer this opportunity for youth to explore An animated photographic tour and stories a variety of 4-H projects and experiences on a variety of topics. as part of establishing an urban 4-H group Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 in Greene County. Topic will include Age: 17 yrs. and up horticulture, entomology, civil service, and Date: Nov. 6: The Gardens of Arizona technology. Nov. 13: The Grand Canyon Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Nov. 20: Ideas for Holiday Tablescapes Age: 9-13 yrs. Dec. 4: The Story of Orbit and the Gardens Date: Every third Wednesday beginning Oct. 21. of his Kingdoms Wreaths, Centerpieces and Swags Time: 4 p.m. Time: Fri., 6 p.m. Create your own wreath, centerpiece Fee: $25 for 4-H enrollment, additional fees Fee: Free or swag with fresh greenery and dried for projects. natural ornaments from the garden. Fresh arrangements are the perfect gift, and fun Fall Color Walk with Katie Steinhoff to make with family and friends. Growing Strong 5-15-30 Take a walk with the Botanical Center An anniversary celebration of 5 years of Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Coordinator around the gardens, look for the Botanical Center; 15 years of Friends of Age: All wildlife and enjoy the fall color. the Garden and 30 years of the Mizumoto Date: Sat., Dec. 12 Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Japanese Stroll Garden. Friday night social Time: 10 a.m. - noon Age: All ages, strollers and dog walkers and silent auction, followed by Saturday Fee: $25/ item welcome morning Saturday gardening symposium Date: Fri., Oct. 23: Maples, Oaks and Hickories and Saturday afternoon tours. Register Fri., Oct. 30: Cool Season Annuals Breakfast with Santa and Friends through Friendsofthegarden.com Fri., Nov. 6: The Winter and Join Santa for a hearty breakfast/brunch Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Dwarf Conifer Gardens at the Botanical Center as he prepares for Age: Adult Wed., Nov. 11 (Veteran’s Day) Japanese Maples his big journey around the globe. Reindeer Date: Oct. 2-3 in Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden games included. Registration required. Time: Social and Silent Auction Fri. Oct. 2, 6 p.m. Time: 10 a.m. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Garden Symposium, Sat, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. FEE: Free Age: All ages Fee: Varies, call for details Date: Sun., Dec. 13 Time: 10-11 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Romance in the Japanese Garden Fee: $10/adult, $5/12 yrs. and under Take a rare nighttime stroll through the romantic and beautiful Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden. Enjoy light music and gaze at the stars. Floating wishing lanterns available for purchase. Springfield Botanical Gardens 891-1515 Age: 17 yrs. and up Date: Sept. 25-26, featuring Springfield Astronomical Society telescopes Oct. 23 -24, featuring St Marks Square String Quartet Time: Fri. and Sat, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $5/Person (cash only) 9 Sports SOFTBALL • VOLLEYBALL • SOCCER

Adult Sports

Adult Flag Football Leagues Sat. 7-on-7, non-contact adult flag football leagues. Register by Sept. 4. Meador Park 837-5817 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Sat., Sept. 12-Oct. 24 Time: Varies, call for details Fee: $240/Team

Adult Volleyball Leagues Adult leagues for women Mondays, co-ed on Thursdays at O’Reilly-Tefft Gym and Dan Kinney Family Center. A second co-ed league plays Fridays at O’Reilly-Tefft Gym and Chesterfield Family Center. Register by Miracle League Fall Youth Baseball Tournament Aug. 17 for Session 1; Oct. 19 for Session 2; Non-sanctioned baseball tournament. Dec. 21 for Session 3. Register by Oct. 2. O’Reilly Tefft Gymnasium, Chesterfield, The Miracle League Cooper Sports Complex 837-5817 Dan Kinney and Doling Family Centers Spring and fall leagues held at the Betty Age: 7-14 yrs. 837-5817 and Bobby Allison Miracle League Ball Date: Oct. 10-11 Age: 16 yrs. and up Field in Dan Kinney Park. Seven-week Time: Varies, call for details Date: Session 1: Aug. 31-Oct. 19 leagues for youth and adults with Fee: $135 – $160/Team Session 2: Oct. 26-Dec. 18 disabilities. Scholarships may be available. Time: Evenings vary, call for details Volunteer coaches and buddies are Fee: $160/Team needed, training is provided! Details at OctoberFast Fall Youth Softball Parkboard.org/miracle_field Tournament Miracle League Ball Field 837-5808 End-of-year youth softball tournament. Age: 5 yrs. and up with disabilities Three-game guarantee. Awards for 1st Date: Spring: mid-April–May place. Divisions are 8U & 10U Coach Pitch, Fall: Sept.–Oct. 10U Modified Pitch, 12U Fast Pitch, 14U Time: Varies, call for details Fast Pitch. Register by Oct. 2. Fee: $25/Player Killian Sports Complex 837-5817 Age: 8U & 10U coach pitch, 10U modified pitch, 12U FP, 14UFP Youth Sports Date: Sat., Oct. 10 Time: Varies, call for details Start Smart Fee: $70/team: 10U Coach Pitch Instructional program teaching basics $90/team: 10U Modified & 12U Fast Pitch of sports, including catching, throwing, $120/team: 14U Fast Pitch kicking and hitting. O’Reilly Tefft Gymnasium 837-5817 Youth Indoor Soccer Leagues Age: 3-5 yrs. Register by Oct. 19. New leagues also form Adult Indoor Soccer Leagues Register by Oct. 19. New leagues also form Date: Varies, call for details in January. Details at lakecountrysoccer.org. in January. Details at lakecountrysoccer.org. Time: Varies, call for details Lake Country Soccer 862-3211 Lake Country Soccer 862-3211 Fee: $35/Participant/Session Age: Boys and Girls, 13U, 14U and High School Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Play begins first week of November Date: Play begins first week of November Time: Varies, call for details Time: Varies, call for details Fee: $65/Person; $585/Team Fee: $65/Person; $585/Team

10 • parkboard.org For more Youth Sports, see SPARC Sports ADULT TENNIS • YOUTH TENNIS Adult Tennis Men’s Doubles League Competitive weekly doubles matches for advanced players with NTRP ratings of 4.0 Adult Beginning Tennis and up. A comfortable and easy approach for Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 learning the basics of tennis in a group Age: 16 yrs. and up setting. New classes start every month. Date: Oct. 1-Dec. 17 (Skip Nov. 26) Registration required. Time: Thurs., 8-10 p.m. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Fee: $5/Member (weekly); Age: 18 yrs. and up $10/Non-member Date: Mon., Sept. 7-28, Oct.5-26, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 7-14 Wed., Sept. 2-30, Oct. 7-28, Nov. 4-25, Springfield Rebels Men’s Singles Dec.2-16 Challenge Ladder League Time: 6-7 p.m. Open format men’s singles ladder for Fee: $20/Member (monthly); players with 3.5 - 4.5 NTRP ratings. Schedule $28/Non-member your own match times and locations. Registration required at springfieldrebels@ Youth Tennis gmail.com. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Age: 16 yrs. and up Youth Beginning Date: Oct. 1-Dec. 31, Playoffs January 2016 Learn tennis basics in a group setting. Time: Players schedule matches New weekly classes begin every month. Fee: $21/Player registration fee Registration required. $10/Non-member (per match, if played Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 at Cooper Tennis Complex) Age: 9-12 yrs. Date: Tues., Sept. 1-29, Oct. 6-27, Nov. 3-24, Dec. 1-15, or Thurs., Sept. 3-24, Oct.1-29, Women’s Singles Challenge Ladder Nov. 5-19, Dec. 3-17 Open format women’s singles ladder for Time: 6-7 p.m. players with 3.5 - 4.5 NTRP ratings. Schedule Fee: $20/Member, $28/Non-member your own match times and locations. Adult Intermediate Tennis Registration required. Additional tennis strokes and limited match Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Youth Intermediate play situations. New classes start every Age: 18 yrs. and up The next step in weekly recreational tennis. month. Registration required. Date: Oct. 1-Dec. 31, Playoffs January 2016 Registration required. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Time: Players schedule matches Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: $21/Player registration fee Age: 9-12 yrs. Date: Mon., Sept. 7-28, Oct.5-26, Nov. 2-30, (Members & Non-Members) Date: Tues., Sept. 1-29, Oct. 6-27, Nov. 3-24, Dec. 7-14 $10/Non-member (per match, Dec. 1-15, or Thurs., Sept. 3-24, Oct.1-29, Wed., Sept. 2-30, Oct. 7-28, Nov. 4-25, if played at Cooper Tennis Complex) Nov. 5-19, Dec. 3-17 Dec. 2-16 Time: 7-8 p.m. Time: 7-8:30 p.m. Fee: $20/Member (per month), Fee: $30/Member (monthly); World TeamTennis $28/Non-member $40/Non-member Co-ed team tennis league with singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches for intermediate to advanced players. Register Future Stars Cooper Adult Academy team by Sept 19. Introduces intermediate youth to additional Specialized tennis training for adult players. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 strokes and match play situations. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Age: 16 yrs. and up Registration required. Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Oct. 4-Dec. 13 Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Date: Sept. 1-29, Oct. 6-27, Nov. 3-24, Time: Sun., 6-8 p.m. Age: 9-12 yrs. Dec. 1-15 Fee: $5/Member (weekly); Date: Sept. 5-26, Oct. 3-31, Nov. 7-28, Dec. 5-19 Time: Tues., Noon-2 p.m. $10/Non-member Time: Sat., 9-11 a.m. Fee: $40/Member, $56/Non-Member (monthly) Fee: $32/Member, $44/Non-member $16/Member, $18/Non-Member (daily) 11 Sports COOPER TENNIS ACADEMY

Level 4 (Players need a 23” racket or smaller. ) Age: 9-11 yrs. Date: Mon. & Wed., Sept. 2-30, Oct. 5-28, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 2-16 Serving our community's young Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 1-29, Oct. 6-28, athletes - call to learn more! Nov. 3-26, Dec. 1-17 Time: Mon. & Wed. or Tues. & Thurs., 6:30-8 p.m. CODP Director Fee: $40/Member (monthly); Linda Dollar 766-4472 $56/Non-member

Level 3 (Players need a 26.5” racket or smaller.) Tennis Kyle Wartick Ages: 12 & under- by application only Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Academy Prep Provides a skills-based approach to Date: Sept. 1-29, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 3-26, Dec. 1-17 learning tennis for beginning and Time: Tues. & Thurs., 4-5:30 p.m. Volleyball intermediate teenagers. Registration Fee: $90/Member (monthly); Lori Endicott-Vandersnick required. $110/Non-member Doling Family Center 837-5900 Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Age: 13-17 yrs. Level 2 Ice Hockey B.J. Norman Date: Sept. 2-30, Oct. 5-28, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 2-16 Age: 14 yrs. and under – by application only Mediacom Ice Park 866-7444 Time: Mon & Wed., 4-5 p.m. Date: Sept. 1-29, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 3-26, Dec. 1-31 Fee: $40/Member, $56/Non-member Time: Tues. & Thurs., 5:30-7 p.m. Sat. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Archery Amy Francka Indoor Archery Range 353-2961 Fee: $135/Member (monthly); $162/Non-member

Level 1 Age: High School Varsity, JV & Middle School – by application only Date: Sept. 1-29, Oct. 1-29, Nov. 3-26, Dec. 1-31 Time: Tues. & Thurs., 4-5:30 p.m., Sat. 9-10:30 a.m. Fee: $135/Member (monthly); Cooper Tennis Academy $162/Non-member Year-round training and a pathway of High Performance Team tennis development through six levels, Age: All ages (By invitation only, based on starting at age 5. Entry Levels 4 and 5 USTA National and Section Rankings) teach children how to play fun and active Date: Sept. 2-30, Oct. 2-30, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 2-30 tennis. Covers the rules of tennis, footwork, Time: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 4-6 p.m. motor skills, hand-eye coordination and Fee: $180/Member (monthly); scoring, using age- and skill-appropriate $220/Non-member equipment. Advanced Levels 1-3 and High Performance Team are by application only. New classes begin monthly. Registration required. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800 Level 5 (Players need a 21” racket or smaller.) Age: 5 -8 yrs. Date: Mon. & Wed., Sept. 2-30, Oct. 5-28, Nov. 2-30, Dec. 2-16 Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 1-29, Oct. 6-28, Nov. 3-26, Dec. 1-17 Time: Mon. & Wed., 5-5:45 p.m., or Tues. & Thurs., 5:45-6:30 p.m. Fee: $20/Member, $28/Non-member 12 • parkboard.org Archery

TRY ARCHERY • LEARN TO SHOOT Archery

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board offers indoor and outdoor archery programs, as well as open shooting sessions, at the Archery Range at the Davis Property, 5780 South Farm Road 141. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 12-7 p.m., and Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. parkboard.org/Archery Amy Francka, CODP Head Archery Coach [email protected] 417-353-2961

Open Shooting Learn To Shoot Adult Archery Program Bring your own equipment or rent basic Learn to shoot archery using fundamental An opportunity to meet goals, receive compound or recurve bows. Indoor 20-yard techniques. Students will also learn about achievement awards and prepare for range, outdoor FITA and Field ranges. range safety, archery equipment and competitions. Annual USA Adult or Archery Range 353-2961 proper shot form in four classes. Annual Family Archery Membership required for Age: All ages, prior experience required USA Archery Membership required for participation. Indoors Oct.-March, Outdoors Date: Ongoing participation. April-Sept. Time: Mon.-Fri., Noon-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Archery Range 353-2961 Archery Range 353-2961 Fee: $5/Hour, monthly and annual Age: 8 yrs. and up Age: 21 yrs. and up memberships available Date: Monthly, call for details Date: Tues. $3/Equipment rental, $1/Paper target Time: Varies, call for details Time: 3-7 p.m. Fee: Level 1 Beginner: $30, Fee: $20/Membership plus USA Membership, equipment provided $5/Achievement Pin Shoot, $3/Equipment rental Advanced Lessons Learn the National Training System for Field Archery shooting archery, recurve bow fitting, A 14-target known-distance course through sighting in a bow, or learn to shoot 3D or the woods. Distances vary from 20 feet to field archery. 80 yards. Rounds vary from Field, Hunter Archery Range 353-2961 and Animal. Archers must have their own Age: 8 yrs. and up equipment. Check website for tournament Date: Varies, call for details schedules and fees. Time: Varies, call for details Archery Range 353-2961 Fee: $10/hour Instruction, $5/hour Range time, Age: All ages $3 Equipment rental Date: Ongoing Time: Mon.-Fri., 12-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $8/Round (14 targets, up to 4 arrows Junior Olympic Archery per target) Development (JOAD) Club An opportunity to meet goals, receive achievement awards and prepare for Paper Target League Try Archery Program competition. Annual USA Archery Youth Open Compound, Hunter, Fingers and Youth Allows beginners of any age an opportunity or Family Membership required for Divisions. to shoot a limited number of arrows under participation. Indoors Oct.-March, Outdoors Archery Range 353-2961 the supervision of an instructor. Equipment April-Sept. Age: All ages is provided. Archery Range 353-2961 Date: Ongoing Archery Range 353-2961 Age: 8 -20 yrs. Time: Wed., 5-7 p.m. Age: All ages Date: Tues. Fee: $5/Round Date: Monthly, call for details Time: 3-7 p.m. Time: Varies, call for details Fee: $20/Club Membership plus USA Fee: $5/one-hour class Membership, $5/Achievement Pin Shoot, 13 $3/Equipment rental Ice Park LEARN TO SKATE • HOCKEY Mediacom Ice Park

Located in downtown Springfield’s Jordan Valley Park, Mediacom Ice Park features two indoor ice rinks for ice skating, figure skating and hockey. Bring your own skates or rent skates for $2.50. Private facility rentals and party packages are available. Check our website for monthly schedules. 635 E. Trafficway icepark.org

Public Ice Skating Skate with your friends and have a great time. Check monthly schedule online. Mediacom Ice Park 866-7444 Freestyle Adult Hockey League Age: All ages Designed for figure skaters to practice Three groupings available: beginner, Date: Weekly-call for details and receive private instruction. Great for intermediate and advanced. All leagues are Time: Varies-call for details meeting other skaters. non-checking and designed to improve Fee: $5/youth, students & seniors, Mediacom Ice Park 866-7444 player skills and competition on the ice. $6/adults, $2.50/skate rental Age: All ages Mediacom Ice Park 866-7444 $100/Annual Pass-youth, Date: Held weekly Age: 18 yrs. and up students and seniors Time: Varies, call for details Date: Sept. 13- Dec. 16 $120/Annual Pass-adult Fee: $10-$20 Time: Varies, call for details Fee: $210/League

Learn to Skate Learn to Play Hockey Learn the fundamentals of hockey and Cross Ice Hockey Fun, group skating instruction taught in basics of hockey skating during this eight- Learn hockey on small-sided ice surfaces eight weeks session, includes eight free week course. Includes eight free public where participants will get more touches public sessions passes. $12 annual USFS session passes. $12 annual USFS Basic Skills on the puck and improve skills. Basic Skills membership required. membership required. Mediacom Ice Park 866-7444 Mediacom Ice Park 866-7444 Mediacom Ice Park 866-7444 Age: 10 yrs. and under Age: All ages Age: Youth-Adult Date: Sept. 28- Nov. 18 Date: Oct. 13-Dec. 12 Date: Oct. 13- Dec. 12 Time: Mon. and Wed., 5:45-6:45 p.m Time: Varies, call for details Time: Varies, call for details Fee: $80/Player Fee: $90 (includes skate rental and (depends on day and level) eight practice sessions) Fee: $90 (includes skate rental and Practice Hockey eight practice sessions) Adult Drop-In, Adult Stick and Puck, Adult 101, Jr. Drop-In, Parent and Child Stick & Puck. Jr. Bears Youth Mediacom Ice Park 866-7444 Age: Youth 17 yrs. and under House Hockey League Adults 18 yrs. and older A non-checking league designed to Date: Varies, call for details develop and improve hockey skills. One Time: Varies, call for details session and one game per week for eight Fee: $7-$10 weeks. Prerequisite: Learn to Play or $120/Annual pass Stick & Puck another ice hockey development program. and Parent and Child Stick & Puck Mediacom Ice Park 866-7444 Age: 9-10 yrs. and 11-17 yrs. Date: Wed. & Sat., Sept. 23- Dec. 5 Time: Wed., 6-7 p.m., and Sat., 8:15-9:15 a.m. for 9-10 yrs. Wed., 7:15-8:15 p.m., and Sat., 9:30-10:30 a.m. for 11-17 yrs. 14 • parkboard.org Fee: $110 (full equipment is required) Outdoor Initiatives ARCHERY • CAMPING Outdoor Initiatives Outdoor Initiatives Open House Check out Outdoor Initiatives programs featuring displays, demonstrations, and Outdoor Initiatives supports children and activities. Find out about upcoming families in nature. Headquartered at archery, bat flights, camping, canoeing, Valley Water Mill Park, 2450 E. Valley Water paddleboarding, kayaking, caving, Mill Road. geocaching, hunter safety, Little Critters, parkboard.org/outdoor long boarding, nature hikes, winter [email protected] outdoor safety and preparedness and other programs. Dutch Oven Cookery Outdoor Initiatives offers the following samples alone are worth the trip! programs as well as custom speakers, Sequiota Park 833-8647 presentations, displays, clinics, Age: All ages Camp Ritter Family/Group Camping demonstrations, community service Camp out at beautiful Ritter Springs Park in Date: Sun., Sept. 13 projects and other opportunities. Topics your own camper, trailer or tent. Includes Time: 11 a.m. -3 p.m. may include: artifacts and fossils, archery, bat and cave awareness, canoeing or Fee: Free bat awareness, bat flights, bat education/ kayaking, catch & release fishing, night endangered gray bats, backpacking, hikes and more. Dutch Oven lunch served camping, canoeing, cave awareness, cave Archery Clinics Oct 18. Camp in Sept. and Oct. or schedule education signage, cave restoration, cave Try archery for the first time or brush up on your own group camping weekend. tours, day trips, Dutch Oven cookery, your skills with National Archery in Schools Register by one week in advance. endangered species, glade restoration, Program instructors. Register by 5 p.m. the Ritter Springs Park 833-8647 GPS-geocaching and Earth caches, Tues. before. Age: All ages kayaking, Leave No Trace National Valley Water Mill Park 833-8647 Date: Sept. 18-19; Oct. 16-17 Certification, letter boxing, nature crafts, Age: 8 yrs. and up Time: Fri., 5-6 p.m., to Sat., 5 p.m. nature walks, outdoor safety and survival, Date: Sat., Nov.14 and Dec. 12 Fee: $10/Person, $25/Group of 3-4 paddleboarding, trail restoration, tree and Time: Sat., 1-2:30 p.m. Free/6 & under plant identification, water rescue/open Fee: $5/Person water and small watercraft safety and more. Call for details and fees. Camp Northwoods Youth Archery Tournaments Family/Group Camping Put your eagle-eye archery shooting skills Camp out on Northwoods hill at Lake to the test in this Archery Tournament Springfield Park in your own camper, trailer with National Archery in Schools Program or tent. Includes a night hike, canoeing or instructors. Prizes awarded. Register by 5 kayaking, catch & release fishing and more. p.m. the Tues. before. Register by one week in advance. Valley Water Mill Park 833-8647 Lake Springfield 833-8647 Age: 8 yrs. and up Age: All ages Date: Sat., Nov.14 and Dec. 12 Date: Oct. 9-10 Time: Sat., 2:30-3:30 p.m. Time: Fri., 5-6 p.m., to Sat., 5 p.m. Fee: $5/10 shots Fee: $10/Person, $25/Group of 3-4 Free/6 & under

Picnic Pavilions Kayaking & Paddleboard Skills Plan your next party... outdoors! Reserve a picnic shelter or pavilion for your Spend a relaxing afternoon floating the special event! Call 864-2098 for more information, or: lower James River. Float on your own or • Dan Kinney, Doling, Fassnight, Grant Beach, Living Memorial, Nichols, learn basic skills. Great for couples, families, Phelps Grove, Ritter Springs, Sequiota, Silver Springs groups. Register by Tues. prior. and Smith park pavilions, call 864-1049. James River Water Trail Southwood Access • Chesterfield Park pavilion, call 891-1616. on Lake Springfield 833-8647 • Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park pavilions, call 891-1515. Age: 10 yrs. and up • McBride School Park pavilion, call 837-5737. Date: Sat., Sept. 5, and Sun., Sept. 27 • Dickerson Park Zoo pavilion, call 833-1570. Time: 12-4 p.m. • Lake Springfield Park, call 891-1550. Fee: $5/30 minutes of instruction 15 Outdoor Initiatives COOKING CLINICS • BATS AND CAVES

Basic Camp Cooking Clinic Learn different ways to cook while camping using foil packs, reflector ovens, buddy burners, alcohol stoves and backpacking stoves. Prepare and pack as well as hands- on cooking, then try our recipes out. Valley Water Mill/Lake Springfield Park 833- 8647 Age: 11 yrs. and up (15 yrs. & under with adult) Date: Thurs., Sept 3, Valley Water Mill Park Sat., Oct. 10, Northwoods at Lake Springfield Park Sat., Nov. 21, Valley Water Mill Park Sat., Dec. 12, Valley Water Mill Park Time: Thurs., 6-8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-Noon Fee: $15/Person; $25/2 people

Dutch Oven Cooking Clinic Learn the historical skill of Dutch Oven Cooking. Prepare, cook and consume a delicious Dutch Oven meal. Registration required one week in advance. Ritter Springs Park 833-8647 Age: 11 yrs. and up (15 yrs. & under with adult) Date: Sat., Oct. 17 Canoeing & Water Safety Skills Giboney Cave Tours Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Float Part of the James River Water Trail Explore the myths, facts and history of Fee: $15/Person; $25/2 people on your own or receive basic hands- Doling Park’s Giboney Cave. Shoes may get on canoeing skills and safety. Choose muddy on Walking Tours. You will get very 30-minutes or up to 3-hours. Register by muddy and wet on the in-depth Tunnel Tues. prior. Tours. All tours subject to bats and weather. James River Water Trail’s Southwood Access Register onsite. on Lake Springfield 833-8647 Doling Park 833-8647 Age: All ages Age: 6 yrs. and up (6-11 yrs. with adult) (15 yrs. & under with an adult) Date: Sat., Sept. 5, Oct. 3 and 31, Nov. 7 Date: Sat., Oct. 3 and Sun., Nov. 1 Time: 11a.m.- 4 p.m. Time: 1-4 p.m. Fee: Walking Tour: $4/person or Fee: $5/30 minutes of instruction $12 for family of 4 Tunnel Tour: $6/person or $20 for family of 4 Bat Flights Basic information on Big Brown Bats, Gray Bats, Little Brown Bats, Tri-Colored Bats and Cave & Cave Life Awareness the potential to observe the twilight flight Cave and cave life awareness displays, of Endangered Gray Bats from Sequiota presentations, videos, and hand-outs. Natural Wonders of Lost Hill Cave. Arrive 45 mins. before darkness. Sequiota Park Pavilion 833-8647 A guided walk in Lost Hill Park, including: Sequiota Park 833-8647 Age: All ages cave and karst features, fossils, glades and Age: All ages Date: Sun., Sept. 20 cactus, loosing streams, the “Cozy Cave Date: Sat., Aug. 29, Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Clubhouse” and Leave No Trace trail ethic. Sun., Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, Fee: Free Register by 5 p.m. the Tues. prior. Time: Twilight Lost Hill Park 833-8647 Fee: Free Age: 7 yrs. and up Date: Sun., Aug. 30 and Sat., Oct. 24 Time: 1:30 p.m. Fee: Free 16 • parkboard.org Outdoor Initiatives DAY TRIPS • HIKING

Geocaching Clinic Learn the hands-on adventure of Geocaching. Includes basic skills, guidelines and permits. Register by 5 p.m. the Tues. prior. Outdoor Initiatives 833-8647 Age: 9 yrs. and up Date: Sat., Sept. 19, at Ritter Springs Park pavilion Sat., Oct. 10, at Lake Springfield Northwoods pavilion Sun., Nov. 22 at Valley Water Mill Park Time: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: $5/Person

Ritter’s Ecology & Wildlife Day Trips A guided walk at Ritter Springs Park, Visit state parks and other natural including cave and bat awareness, areas with a group. All trips include endangered species, wildlife, glades and transportation and depart from the Leave No Trace trail ethic. Register by 5 Springfield-Greene County Park Board p.m. the Tues. prior. office at 1923 N. Weller. Bring your own Ritter Springs Park 833-8647 sack lunch, snacks and water. Full-day Age: 7 yrs. and up groups will stop at a restaurant for supper. Date: Sat., Nov. 21 and Dec. 5 Register by one week in advance. Time: 1:30 p.m. Outdoor Initiatives 833-8647 Fee: Free Age: 9 yrs. and up (17 yrs. and under with adult only)

Little Critters “Walk-A-‘Bout” Paddy Creek Recreation & Designed to get kids outdoors seeing, Wilderness Area Winter Outdoor Safety smelling and touching nature. Each During this all-day trip, you may get wet as we explore & Preparedness themed program includes short, easy and hike trails in the creek. Prepare for being stranded in your car or walks with a guide, a story and activity. Date: Sun., Oct. 25 home in a winter storm, learn what to do if Register by 5 p.m. the Tues. prior. Time: 8:30 a.m. (all day) lost in a remote location or if you fall into Doling/Sequiota Park 833-8647 Fee: $15/Person, $25/Two people Age: 3-8 yrs. with an adult cold water. Register by 5 p.m. the Tues. Date: Aug. 29 at Sequiota Park: Trees, prior. Ha Ha Tonka State Park meet at pavilion Valley Water Mill Park 833-8647 Cameras encouraged for the fall scenery. Be prepared for Aug. 30 at Doling Park: Critter Cuisines, Age: 9 yrs. and up short guided hikes. meet at pavilion Date: Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Jan. 16 Date: Sun., Oct. 18 Sept. 20 at Lost Hills: Rock Hunt, meet at Time: Sat., 9:30-11 a.m. Time: 1-7 p.m. picnic tables by the parking area Fee: Free Fee: $10/Person Oct. 11 at Doling Park: In the Deep Dark, meet at Giboney Cave Arkansas Boston Mountains Time: 1 p.m. Includes Arkansas Tourism Center, elk at Boxley Valley, Fee: $2/Child; $1/Child-3 or more Buffalo National River and Pruitt Landing, Arkansas Wildlife or Ponca Elk Education Center, and Scenic Point. Holiday Little Critters Date: Sat., Oct. 24 Come and make a holiday nature craft and Time: 7:30 a.m. (all day) play games. Celebrate the holiday with Fee: $20/Person, $35/Two people nature. Outdoor Initiatives 833-8647 Age: 4-10 yrs. Date: Sat., Dec. 5 Time: 9-11 a.m. Fee: $5/Child, $3/Child-3 or more 17 Family Centers CHESTERFIELD FAMILY CENTER

Advanced Tae Kwon Do Four-week sessions of Tae Kwon Do. Opportunity to move beyond beginner level for more advanced lessons and skills. Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Age: 7 yrs. and up Date: Session 1: Sept.9-Oct. 1 Session 2: Oct. 7-29 Indoor family fitness with classes, Session 3: Nov. 4-Dec. 3 gymnasium, walking track, fitness center, Time: Wed. and Thurs., 7:30 p.m. weights, game room, childcare and indoor Fee: $30/Member, $40/Non-member aquatics. Non-member daily fees are Restorative Yoga $8/adults, $6/youth and seniors. Great for beginners. Feel refreshed and 2511 W. Republic Road parkboard.org/cfc Ballroom Dance restored as you learn to master different Five-week sessions of a variety of ballroom positions at your own pace. dance styles. Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Little Dragons Age: 14 yrs. & up Helps little ones develop motor skills, Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Date: Ongoing discipline and self-control through an Age: 12 yrs. and up Time: Fri., 10:30 a.m. introductory class of Tae Kwon Do. Date: Session 1: Sept. 14-Oct. 12 Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Session 2: Oct. 26-Nov. 23 Age: 5-6 yrs. Time: Mon., 7 p.m. Date: Session 1: Sept. 9-Oct. 1 Fee: $35/Member; $45/Non-member Tai Chi Session 2: Oct. 7-29 Five-week sessions of Tai Chi include Session 3: Nov. 4-Dec. 3 Zumba relaxation, focus and balance for all Time: Wed. and Thurs., 5:30 p.m. A fun and easy-to-follow aerobic workout experience levels. Fee: $30/Member, $40/Non-member incorporating Latin music and moves. Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Age: 18 yrs. and up Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Session 1: Sept. 22-Oct. 20 Date: New sessions begin monthly Session 2: Nov. 2-Nov. 30 Time: Tues., 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Time: Tues., 5:30 p.m. Fee: $25/Member (8-Pack) Fee: $35/Member, $45/Non-member $35/Non-member (8-Pack) Personal Training Yoga Can help individuals lose weight, gain Five-week sessions of yoga muscle, build self-confidence and live accommodating any level of experience. a healthier lifestyle. Flexible scheduling Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 options and five different personal trainers Age: 12 yrs. and up available. Date: Session 1: Sept. 22-Oct. 20 Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Beginning Tae Kwon Do Session 2: Nov. 2-Nov. 30 Age: All Ages Four-week sessions of Tae Kwon Do. Family Time: Tues., 7 p.m. Date: By appointment oriented classes, great for students of all Fee: $35/Member, $45/Non-member Time: By appointment ages and abilities. Fee: $25/session: Member Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 $35/session: Non-Member Age: 7 yrs. and up Hatha Yoga Date: Session 1: Sept. 9-Oct. 1 A variety of yoga techniques in a Session 2: Oct. 7-29 progressive format, transitioning to more ACTion Session 3: Nov. 4-Dec. 3 challenging poses. Using Accelerated Cross Training Time: Wed. and Thurs., 6:30 p.m. Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 and circuit training to improve body Fee: $30/Member, $40/Non-member Age: 14 yrs. & up composition. This is an advanced class. Date: Ongoing Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Time: Tues., Thurs., and Fri., 11:30 a.m. Age: 14 yrs. & up Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Date: Ongoing Time: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 5:15 a.m. 18 • parkboard.org Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Family Centers CHESTERFIELD FAMILY CENTER

Step and Tone 30/20/10 Mix Enjoy a variety of activities with this interval Great for anyone seeking non-traditional class that combines both cardiovascular and “step-aerobics”. strength exercises. Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Age: 14 yrs. & up Age: 14 yrs. & up Date: Ongoing Date: Ongoing Time: Fri., 9 a.m. Time: Tues., 5:15 a.m. Fee: Free/Member; Daily Fee/Non-member Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Body Blast Chisel Circuit Challenging sessions to increase strength An energetic workout designed to tone the and cardiovascular training using a variety body and burn calories! Weight training is Low Impact Aerobics of circuits. the focus here, while the heart rate is kept This aerobic and toning class is designed to Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 up in the aerobic state. provide a safe workout for someone who is Age: 14 yrs. & up Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 just starting out. Date: Ongoing Age: 14 yrs. & up Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Time: Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m. Date: Ongoing Age: 14 yrs. & up Fee: Free/Member; Daily Fee/Non-member Time: Thurs., 5:15 a.m. Date: Ongoing Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Time: Mon.- Fri., 7:30 a.m. Body Sculpt Fee: Free/Member; Daily Fee/Non-member Tone and strengthen using a variety of techniques and tools. Great choice if you Dance and Aerobics Fusion need a change of pace. Content varies by High-energy class features floor aerobics instructor. and dance styles for all skill levels. Instructor Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 gives option of low- and high-impact Age: 14 yrs. & up moves. Date: Ongoing Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Time: Tues. & Thurs., 9:45 a.m.; Age: 14 yrs. & up Sat., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Date: Ongoing Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Time: Tues. and Thurs., 8:45 a.m. Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Core Strength Pilates 30/30 Fit and Strong Strengthen core, improve balance, flexibility and posture through various low-impact 30 minutes of cardio paired with 30 minutes Stepping Up and Mish Mash Step positions. Intensity is determined by of strength training to challenge the body Use one or multiple steps to create a participant. in new ways with different implements. wide variety of activities and an excellent Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 workout. Age: 14 yrs. & up Age: 14 yrs. & up Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Date: Ongoing Date: Ongoing Age: 14 yrs. & up Time: Mon. & Wed., 11:30 a.m. Time: Mon. and Wed., 5:15 a.m. Date: Ongoing Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Time: Mon. and Wed., 9 a.m. Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Fitness Fusion 30/30 Abs and Yoga Challenging workouts involving strength 30 minutes of abdominal training coupled Total Body Blitz and cardiovascular training through sprints, Challenging workouts involving strength with 30 minutes of yoga to strengthen, jumps, weights, and circuits. Content varies and cardiovascular training through sprints, restore and refresh the body. by instructor. jumps, weights and circuits. Content varies Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 by instructor. Age: 14 yrs. & up Age: 14 yrs. & up Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Date: Ongoing Date: Ongoing Age: 14 yrs. & up Time: Fri., 5:15 a.m. Time: Tues., and Thurs., Noon Date: Ongoing Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Time: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member 19 Family Centers CHESTERFIELD FAMILY CENTER • DAN KINNEY FAMILY CENTER

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Free Virtual Classes Kick HIIT Cycling-X Dan Kinney Family Center offers virtual A high-intensity cardiovascular workout High calorie burn and non-impact cross classes, available to members whenever the utilizing boxing and martial arts footwork workout. Embark on a total body workout aerobics room is not in use. Classes range and training techniques. Great for building as you ride up mountain sides, over rolling 20-50 minutes, and include: strength, agility, balance, endurance and hills, and invigorating sprints across the Fusion (Yoga-Pilates Mix), Definitions flexibility. Taught by an experienced martial finish line, combined with fat-burning (Toning), Express (Intense 20-Minute artist. resistance training. Workouts), Kinetics (Total-Body Interval/ Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Circuit Workouts), Stomp (Step Class), TKO Age: 14 yrs. & up Age: 14 yrs. & up (Cardio Kickboxing), Transitions (Workouts Date: Ongoing Date: Ongoing geared to 45+) and Vibe (Dance aerobics). Time: Tues. and Thurs., 5 p.m. Time: Tues. and Thurs., 10:15 a.m. Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Fee: $5/Members; packages available for Age: 16 yrs. and up members and non-members Date: Ongoing Cardio Max Step Time: Varies Performed in an alternating format Group Cycling Fee: Free /Members, Daily Fee/Non-Members combining strength circuits and step A great cardiovascular workout. Pedal aerobics. through hill climbs, sprints and other Youth Personal Instruction Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 challenging drills and exercises. All skill Individually designed program helps youth Age: 14 yrs. & up levels welcome. Bring a towel and water lose weight, build self-confidence, increase Date: Ongoing bottle. strength, or improve sports performance Time: Mon. and Thurs., 6 p.m. Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 working one-on-one with a certified coach. Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Age: 14 yrs. & up Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Date: Ongoing Age: 9-17 yrs. Lifestyle Academy Time: Mon., Wed. and Fri., 5:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.; Date: By appointment A monthly health and wellness educational Mon. and Wed., 5:30 p.m.; Time: By appointment class covering a wide variety of subjects. Tues. and Thurs., 5 p.m., 6 p.m.; Fee: $15/Hour Member Offered by the Health & Human Sat., 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. $20/Non-Member Performance program. Fee: $5/Members; packages available for Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 members and non-members Athlete Performance Age: 16 yrs. and up Four-week sessions designed to help Date: Sept. 14: Why Are We so Sick? athletes improve speed, power, strength Oct. 12: Healthy Decision Making and overall performance. Groups of four led Nov. 9: Healthy Holiday Tips by a certified coach. Dec. 7: The Best Diet Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Time: Mon., 11 a.m. Age: 12-18 yrs. Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Date: Session 1: Sept. 7-Oct. 1 Session 2: Oct. 12-Nov. 5 Session 3: Nov. 16-Dec. 14 (no class Nov. 26) 20 • parkboard.org Time: Mon. and Thurs., 4 p.m. Fee: $48/Member; $58/Non-Member Family Centers DAN KINNEY FAMILY CENTER

High-Intensity Boot Camp Personal Training Offered 5 days a week for anyone looking Helps individuals lose weight, gain muscle, to lose weight, tone up, gain strength and build self-confidence and live a healthier improve conditioning. lifestyle. Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Age: 16 yrs. and up Age: All ages Date: Ongoing Date: By appointment Time: Mon., Wed., and Fri., 9:30 a.m. Time: By appointment Tues. and Thurs., 6 a.m. Fee: $25/Hour Member, $35/Hour Non-Member Fee: $30/Member (12-punch card) Tai Chi Relaxation, focus and balance practices for $40/Non-member (12-punch card) all experience levels. $3/one-time introductory class Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Age: 16 yrs. and up Muscle Fusion Date: Session 1: Sept. 12 - Oct. 10 A full-body workout that strengthens and Session 2: Oct. 17 - Nov. 14 tones every muscle group. Time: Sat., 10 a.m. Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Pickleball Rocks! Fee: $35/Members (10-punch card Age: 16 yrs. and up A cross between ping-pong and tennis, and $45/Non-member (10-punch card) Date: Ongoing played on a short court. Great for teens and Time: Tues. and Thurs., 9:15 a.m. adults. Thurs., 5:30 a.m. Pilates Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Focuses on developing core strength and Fee: $30/Member (12-punch card) Age: 10 yrs. and up flexibility in a less intense atmosphere. $40/Non-member (12-punch card) Date: Ongoing Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Time: Tues. and Thurs., 10 a.m. - Noon Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: Free/Members Date: Ongoing $25 Non-member (10-punch card) Time: Mon. and Fri., 9:45 a.m. Fee: $25/Member 10-punch card Tae Kwon Do $35/Non-Members 10-punch card Basic martial arts techniques, beginning through advanced students. Instructor-led Rev Cycling classes emphasis these essential training Virtual indoor cycling all year. Attend principles: be polite, be patient, be alert, be scheduled classes or just stop by and take a Pound! brave, do your best., respect yourself and ride anytime the Aerobics Room is open. A 45-minute class combining cardio, others.” Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 strength training and Pilates with Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Age: 16 yrs. and up drumming to achieve a full-body workout. Age: All ages Date: Ongoing Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Date: Sept. 7 - 30 Time: Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m. Age: 14 yrs. and up Oct. 5 - 28 Fee: $15/Month Member Date: Ongoing Nov. 2 - 30 (No Class 25th) $100/Year Member Time: Mon. and Wed., 5:30 p.m. Time: Mon. and Wed. 6:30pm $35/8 Classes Non-Member Wed. Noon Fee: $30/Member, $40/Non-Member $50/20 Classes Non-Member Fee: $25/Member (8-punch card) $35/Non-Member (8-punch card) Get fit, have fun, make friends! HIT (High Intensity Training) Join the nation's leading fitness Short intense training sessions to maximize program for older adults for free. body sculpting and muscle toning. Stop by Doling, Chesterfied or Dan Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Age: 16 yrs. and up Kinney Family Centers to get started Date: By appointment with your fitness program today! Time: By appointment Fee: $10 per session/Members, SilverSneakers is a registered $20 per session/Non-members mark of Healthways, Inc. 21 Family Centers DAN KINNEY FAMILY CENTER

Senior Spin Small Group Training Parents Shopping Night - Kids Night Indoor cycling in a less intense atmosphere. Four-week course designed to help Mom and Dad can run errands while kids Instructor led, limit 10 participants. improve mobility, strength, flexibility and join us for movies, pizza, crafts, basketball, Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 overall physical performance through a bouncy castle, games and more. Age: 50 yrs. and up comprehensive training plan designed by a Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Date: Ongoing certified coach. Classes limited to five. Age: K-5th grade Time: Tues. and Thurs., 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Date: Thurs., Dec. 4 Fee: $25/Member 10-punch card Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: 4:30-8:30 p.m. $35/Non-Member 10-punch card Date: Session 1: Sept. 2-Sept. 25 Fee: $7/child Member, $10/child Non-Member Session 2: Sept. 30-Oct. 23 Session 3: Nov. 4-Nov. 27 Time: Wed. and Fri., 9 a.m. CPR & AED Certification Classes Fee: $40/Member; $50/Non-Member Learn the skills that could save a life in the community room. Emergency Care and Safety Institute Certification card provided upon class completion. Min. 3, max. 10 participants. Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Age: 15 yrs. and up Date: Tues., Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 29 Time: 12:30-5:30 p.m. Senior Strength Training Fee: $10 Member, $20 Non-Member For seniors interested in getting stronger, toned and more fit, using strength training in a group atmosphere. Yoga Between Friends Center Clubs Get involved and make friends! Join one of Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Learn proper breathing techniques and our weekly social clubs. Choose your area Age: 60 yrs. and up gentle, yet powerful, yoga poses to help of interest and join in the fun. Snacks and Date: Ongoing reduce stress and increase flexibility. beverages provided. Time: Wed., 9:45 a.m. Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Fee: $25/Member 10-punch card Age: 16 yrs. and up Age: All Ages $35/Non-Member 10-punch card Date: Session 1: Sept. 17-Oct. 15 Session 2: Oct. 29-Dec. 3 (no class Nov. 26) Date: Ongoing Time: Scrapbooking Club; Mon. 1-5 p.m. Time: Thurs., 6 p.m. , Silver Sneakers Classic Dominos Club: Wed., 1-5 p.m. Fee: $35/Member; $45/Non-Member A group senior fitness class combining Knitting Club: Fri., 1-5 p.m. low-impact cardio with hand weights and Bingo Quilting and Sewing Club: Sat., 1-5 p.m. stretching. Join us for a night of bingo, fun, friends Chess Club: Sun., 1-5 p.m. Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 and snacks in the community room. Each Fee: Free/Members, Daily Fee/Non-Members Age: 60 yrs. and up winning cards puts you in the running for Date: Ongoing prizes! Time: Tues., Thurs., 9 a.m. Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Lifestyle Academy Fee: Free/Members, Daily Fee/Non-Members Age: 16 yrs. & up A monthly health and wellness educational Date: Sept. 3, Oct. 8, Nov. 5, Dec. 3 class covering a wide variety of subjects. Time: Thurs. 3-4 p.m. Offered by the Health & Human Silver Sneakers Cardio Circuit Fee: $5/Person, $5.50/Couple Performance program. A group senior fitness class that combines Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 low Impact cardio with hand weights and Age: 16 yrs. and up stretching. Kids Night Date: Sept. 9: Why Are We so Sick? Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Kids, join us for movies, pizza, crafts, Oct. 14: Healthy Decision Making Age: 60 yrs. and up basketball, bouncy castle, games, and more. Nov. 11: Healthy Holiday Tips Date: Ongoing Dan Kinney Family Center 891-1500 Dec. 9: The Best Diet Time: Mon., Wed., Fri., 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Age: K-5th grade Time: Wed., 11 a.m. Fee: Free/Members, Daily Fee/Non-Members Date: Thurs., Sept. 11 Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Time: 5-9 p.m. Fee: $7/child Member, $10/child Non-Member 22 • parkboard.org Family Centers DOLING FAMILY CENTER

Pickleball A great game with the funny name, Pickleball is a cross between tennis and ping-pong, played on a short court. Great for teens and adults. Doling Family Center 837-5900 Age: 10 yrs. and up Tiny Dancers Date: Ongoing Learn the basic movements of ballet while Time: Wed. and Fri., 9-11 a.m., Sat. 8-10 a.m. having a lot of fun. Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Doling Family Center 837-5900 or $25/Non-member (10-punch card) Age: 3-4 yrs. Date: Session 5: Oct. 3 - Nov. 21 (no class Oct. 31) Tae Kwon Do Time: Sat., 9-9:45 a.m. Helps build self-confidence, teach self- Fee: $30/Member, $40/Non-member defense, achieve new skills and make new Indoor family fitness with classes, friends. Beginning and Advanced. gymnasium, walking track, fitness center, Kids’ Beginning Dance Doling Family Center 837-5900 weights, game room, childcare and indoor Basic Ballet and Jazz. Must be at least 5 Age: 6 yrs. and up aquatics. Non-member daily fees are $8/ years old, with less than two sessions of Date: Session 6: Sept. 1-29, Session 7: Oct. 1-29 adults, $6/youth and seniors. dance experience. Session 8: Nov. 3-24, Session 9: Dec. 1-22 301 E. Talmage St. parkboard.org/dfc Doling Family Center 837-5900 Time: Tues. and Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Age: 5-10 yrs. Fee: $30/Member, $40/Non-member Date: Session 5: Oct. 3 - Nov. 21 (no class Oct. 31) Time: Sat., 10-11 a.m. Fee: $30/Member, $40/Non-member Accessible Kids’ Intermediate Dance Recreation Builds upon Ballet and Jazz techniques learned in Beginning Dance. Must have at Programs least two sessions of dance experience. Doling Family Center 837-5900 Northview Center Age: 5 - 10 yrs. 837-5808 Date: Session 5: Oct. 3 - Nov. 21 (no class Oct. 31) Time: Sat., 11 a.m. - Noon Fee: $30/Member, $40/Non-member Fun & Fitness for Kids A variety of fun, fitness-oriented activities, Kids’ Advanced Dance Builds upon Ballet and Jazz techniques exercises, and games for youth. Specialized programs are offered for learned in Intermediate Dance. Must have at Doling Family Center 837-5900 adults 18 years and up with disabilities, least three sessions of dance experience. Age: 7-12 yrs. for those opting not to participate in Doling Family Center 837-5900 Date: Ongoing Inclusion. Programs include: Miracle Age: 5 - 10 yrs. Time: Wed., Fri., 6-7 p.m. League, bowling, TEAM, ceramics, Date: Session 5: Oct. 3 - Nov. 21 (no class Oct. 31) Fee: $25/Member (10-punch card) line dance, tennis and creative dance Time: Sat., 11 a.m. - Noon $35/Non-member (10-punch card) workshop. For program schedule and Fee: $30/Member, $40/Non-member registration information, call 837-5808. 23 Family Centers DOLING FAMILY CENTER

Indoor Wiffleball We’re bringing the backyard indoors with this fun league. Minimum 3-person team. Register by Oct. 1. Doling Family Center 837-5900 Age: 14 yrs. and up Date: Oct. 6 - Nov. 17 Time: Tues., 7 p.m. Fee: $110/Team

POUND Zumba A 45-minute class combining cardio, A fun and easy-to-follow aerobic workout strength training and Pilates with incorporating Latin moves and music. drumming to achieve a full-body workout. Doling Family Center 837-5900 Doling Family Center 837-5900 Age: 14 yrs. and up Age: 14 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing Date: Ongoing Time: Sat., 10-11 a.m. Time: Mon., 5:30-6:30, p.m. and Thurs., 5-6 p.m. Fee: $25/Member (10-punch card) Fee: $25/Member (10-punch card) $35/Non-member (10-punch card) $35/Non-member (10-punch card) Indoor 3-on-3 Basketball Total Yoga Get your team together for this new league! Personal Training Ideal for improving balance, coordination, Games play on half-court. Men’s, Women’s Offered to both members and non- peace of mind, and overall health. and Youth leagues available. members. Can help individuals lose weight, Doling Family Center 837-5900 Register by Sept. 19. gain muscle, build self-confidence, live Age: 18 yrs. and up Doling Family Center 837-5900 a healthier lifestyle and so much more! Date: Session 7: Oct. 6 - Nov. 10 Age: 16 yrs. and up Flexible scheduling available. Session 8: Nov. 17 - Dec. 22 Date: Sept. 25 - Nov. 13 Doling Family Center 837-5900 Time: Tues., 9-10 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. Time: Fri., 7:15 p.m. Age: All ages Date: Session 7: Oct. 8 - Nov. 12 Fee: $60/Team Date: By appointment Time: Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Time: By appointment Fee: $35/Member, $45/Non-member Class by Design Fee: $25/Session- Member Targets your physical, mental and social $35/Session- Non-member well-being by collaborating with the $20/Session- 2 or more Members instructor. $30/Session- 2 or more Non-members Doling Family Center 837-5900 Age: 16 yrs. and up Boot Camp Date: Ongoing Time: Thurs., 5:30-6:30 p.m. An advanced exercise experience for Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member those needing a change of pace. Includes cardiovascular fitness and strength training for a challenging workout. 30/30 CORE & Cardio Kickboxing Doling Family Center 837-5900 Pilates Fusion Hour 30 minutes of core training followed by 30 Age: 16 yrs. and up minutes of cardio kickboxing, to improve A combination of Pilates and Yoga, with Date: Ongoing strength and cardiovascular endurance. a strong emphasis on developing core Time: Tues. and Thurs., 6-7 a.m. Doling Family Center 837-5900 strength. Fee: $25/Member (10-punch card) Age: 16 yrs. and up Doling Family Center 837-5900 $35/Non-member (10-punch card) Date: Ongoing Age: 16 yrs. and up Time: Tues., 9:30-10:30 a.m. Date: Ongoing Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Time: Mon., 6:30-7:30 p.m., Thurs., 9-10 a.m. 24 • parkboard.org Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Family Centers DOLING FAMILY CENTER

Power Hour Toning & Strength Training Ever-changing class utilizing cardio, Helps tone and strengthen muscles by using strength and core work to keep your mind a variety of techniques and equipment. and body challenged. Doling Family Center 837-5900 Doling Family Center 837-5900 Age: 18 yrs. and up Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing SilverSneakers - Classic Date: Ongoing Time: Wed., 9:30-10:30 a.m. A variety of exercises designed to increase Time: Tues., 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member muscle strength, range of motion and Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Total Workout overall health. Doling Family Center 837-5900 Includes cardio and strength training using Age: 60 yrs. and up (or as specified Step Aerobics body weights, tubing and weighted balls. by health insurance) Use a small step platform to change pace Doling Family Center 837-5900 Date: Ongoing and direction while getting an excellent Age: 18 yrs. and up Time: Mon. and Wed., 10:35-11:35 a.m. cardio workout. Date: Ongoing Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Doling Family Center 837-5900 Time: Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m. Age: 18 yrs. and up Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Date: Ongoing SilverSneakers - Circuit Time: Mon., 9:30-10:30 a.m. Combines fun with fitness, to increase Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member cardiovascular and muscle endurance with a standing circuit workout. Step & Tone Aerobics Doling Family Center 837-5900 Age: 60 yrs. and up (or as specified Easy-to-learn, high-energy class that burns by health insurance) calories with basic step patterns, and Date: Ongoing incorporates full body strength training. Time: Fri., 10:35-11:35 a.m. Doling Family Center 837-5900 Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing Time: Mon., 6-7 p.m. SilverSneakers - Yoga Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Improves joint health, balance, and Low-Impact Aerobics endurance, using static and dynamic Strength & Stretch A safe workout for someone who’s just movements with a chair, for seated and getting started and for older adults. standing support For all fitness levels, improves muscle tone . Includes warm-up, aerobics, cool down, Doling Family Center 837-5900 and flexibility using hand weights, plated toning and stretching. Age: 60 yrs. and up (or as specified bars and bands for a full body workout. Doling Family Center 837-5900 by health insurance) Doling Family Center 837-5900 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing Time: Tues. and Thurs., 10:35-11:35 a.m. Date: Ongoing Time: Thurs., 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Time: Wed. and Fri., 6-7 p.m. Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member 25 Family Centers DOLING FAMILY CENTER • OAK GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER

Martial Arts Learn martial arts from certified instructors in a Karate-based class. Includes self- defense, self-discipline and increased balance, stamina and flexibility. Oak Grove Community Center 891-1635 Age: All ages Date: Ongoing Time: Thurs. 7-8 p.m. Fee: $25/month

Dog Obedience A great start for you and your dog. Dogs and owners of all ages are welcome for beginning and advanced classes. Proof of Mile Club Challenge Oak Grove vaccination required. Move yourself by walking, running, Community Center Oak Grove Community Center 891-1635 cycling, rollerblading, skating, swimming Age: All ages or any non-motorized activity, and receive 1538 S. Oak Grove Ave. parkboard.org/oak_grove Date: Session 1: Aug. 18-Sept 23 prizes and recognition for each milestone Session 2: Oct. 6-Nov. 17 achieved (100, 500, 1,000 and 1,500 miles.) Time: Tues., 6-7 p.m. – Beginning Doling Family Center 837-5900 Tues., 7-8 p.m. – Advanced Age: 12 yrs. and up Fee: $85/6-week session, Beginning Date: Ongoing $90/6-week session, Advanced Time: Self-directed Fee: $5/Person

Lifestyle Academy A monthly health and wellness educational class covering a wide variety of subjects. Offered by the Health & Human Performance program. Doling Family Center 837-5900 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Sept. 10: Why Are We so Sick? Oct. 15: Healthy Decision Making Nov. 12: Healthy Holiday Tips Tiny Dancers Beginner Programs for Ages 55+ Northview Center welcomes Dec. 10: The Best Diet Learn the basic movements of ballet while Time: Thurs., 11:30 a.m. having a lot of fun. persons 55+ to participate in a wide Fee: Free/Member, Daily Fee/Non-member Oak Grove Community Center 891-1635 variety of programs and activities in Age: 3- 8 yrs. a relaxed, social atmosphere. There Date: Session 1: Aug. 18 -Sept. 22 is no membership fee at Northview Coffee & Company Session 2: Oct. 6 -Nov. 17 Center – participants are welcome Morning social hour for Doling Family Time: Wed., 6-7 p.m. to use the amenities at the facility. Center members. Play cards, dominoes Fee: $24/6-week session The Generator monthly newsletter and enjoy complimentary coffee and light is available online at parkboard.org, breakfast treats with friends. Zumba Doling Family Center 837-5900 at Northview Center or by calling A fun and easy-to-follow aerobic workout Age: 18 yrs. and up 837-5808. incorporating Latin music moves. Date: Ongoing Oak Grove Community Center 891-1635 Time: Wed., 9 a.m. Age: 18 yrs. and up Monday ‑ Friday, Fee: Free/Member, Daily fee/Non-member Date: Ongoing 8:30 a.m. ‑ 4:30 p.m. Time: Tues. & Thurs., 6-7 p.m. Fee: $24 for a 6 class punch card. 26 • parkboard.org Aquatics LEARN TO SWIM • SWIM TEAM Aquatics Swim Team Sting Rays Private Swimming Lesson Packages For swimmers ages 6-18 who would like Half-hour sessions of private swim lessons Family Learn to Swim to continue their swim team experience with an American Red Cross Water Safety Designed to accommodate all ages through the school year. A great Instructor. For all ages and all swimming through Level 2 skills. This program focuses alternative to the super competitive abilities. Registration begins Sept. 1. Lessons on swimming skills and water safety. Each aquatics arena! Same coaches as summer. begin the week of Sept. 29. class takes place twice a week for three Classes on Sun., Tues. and Thurs. No classes Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 weeks. the week of Thanksgiving. Age: All ages Doling Family Center 837-5900 Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Date: Varies, call for details Age: All ages Age: 6-18 yrs. Time: Varies, call for details Date: Session 1: Mon. & Wed., Oct. 5-21 Date: Session 1: Oct. 4-Oct. 29 Fee: 2-Lesson pack - $30/Member Session 2: Mon. & Wed., Oct. 26- Nov.11 Session 2: Nov. 1-Dec. 3 5-Lesson pack - $70/Member Session 3: Mon. & Wed., Nov. 30- Dec. 16 Time: Sun., 2-3 p.m., 2-Lesson pack- $40/Non-member Time: 5:45-6:30 p.m. Tues. & Thurs., 6-7 p.m. 5-Lesson pack- $80/Non-member Fee: $40/Session/Member Fee: $35/ Session/Member Doling Family Center 837-5900 $50/Session/Non-member $45 /Session/Non-member Age: All ages Date: Varies, call for details Time: Varies, call for details Swim Team Sting Rays Elite Fee: 2-Lesson pack - $30/Member For swimmers ages 6-18 who would like 5-Lesson pack - $70/Member to get more competitive with their swim 2-Lesson pack - $40 /Non-member team experience. Local competition and 5-Lesson pack - $80/Non-member longer practices make this program more intensive than Swim Team Extension. Same coaches as summer. Classes three times Semi-Private Swimming a week on Sat., Mon. and Wed. No classes Lesson Packages Oct. 12-22 or the week of Thanksgiving. Semi-private lessons are available for two Doling Family Center 837-5900 swimmers of similar skill levels. Participants Age: 6-18 yrs. must pair up before registering. Mommy & Me Date: Session 1: Oct. 5-Oct. 31 Registration begins Sept. 1. Lessons begin In-pool instruction for children six months Session 2: Nov. 12-Dec. 2 the week of Sept. 29. to three years and a parent in the water. Time: Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon, Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 Six-week sessions teach a variety of pre- Mon. & Wed., 6:30-8 p.m. Age: All ages swimming fundamentals. No classes the Fee: $40/Session/Member Date: Varies, call for details week of Thanksgiving. $50/Session/Non-member Time: Varies, call for details Doling Family Center 837-5900 Fee: 2-Lesson pack - $24/Member Age: 6 months to 3 yrs. 5-Lesson pack - $55/Member Date: Session 1: Thurs., Oct. 8 - Nov. 12 Mini-Rays Preschool Swim Team 2-Lesson pack - $34/Non-member Time: 10:30-11:15 a.m. This program is designed to get kids ages 5-Lesson pack - $65/Non-member Fee: $35/Session/Member 4-6 involved in a swim team. Includes Doling Family Center 837-5900 $50/Session/Non-member stroke basics in a swim team style setting. Participants should be able to swim at least Age: All ages 12 yards (half a lap.) Classes will take place Date: Varies, call for details Home School Program on Sundays for six weeks. No classes the Time: Varies, call for details Aquatics class for home school students week of Thanksgiving. Fee: 2-Lesson pack - $24/Member ages 5-14. For physical education Chesterfield Family Center 891-1616 5-Lesson pack - $55/Member credit or just to have fun and improve Age: 4-6 yrs. 2-Lesson pack - $34/Non-member swimming skills. A great social networking Date: Session 1: Oct. 4-Nov. 8 5-Lesson pack - $65/Non-member opportunity! No classes the week of Time: Sun., 3-4 p.m. Thanksgiving. Fee: $35 /Session/Member Doling Family Center 837-5900 $45/Session/Non-member Age: 5-14 yrs. Date: Session 1: Wed., Oct. 7-Nov. 11 Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Fee: $18/Child ($10 non-member fee/family) 27 Equestrian RIDING LESSONS • PONY PLAYDAY CAMP

Youth HorseSHOE I & II Homeschool HorseSHOE I & II Sheriff’s Horsemanship Outreach and Education (HorseSHOE) teaches children safety around horses and basic grooming, saddling and riding techniques. Eight students/class. Horses and helmets provided. Equestrian Center 833-3291 Age: 7-16 yrs. Date: SHOE I, Session 1, Tues., Sept. 1-22 SHOE I, Session 2, Thurs., Oct 1-22 SHOE II, Session 1, Thurs., Sept. 3-24 SHOE II, Session 2, Tues., Sept. 29- Oct. 20 Time: Homeschool 10-11 a.m. Youth 4:30-5:30 p.m. Valley Water Mill School’s Out! Pony Playday Camp Fee: $50/4 group lessons When school’s away, it’s time to play! A fun Equestrian Center educational day with crafts, movies, stick Equestrian activities and instruction. Call horse races, horse care, petting ponies and Riding Lessons Private, semi-private and group instruction or check online for weather cancellations, one lead line ride. Bring a lunch, snack and with your horse or one of ours. Beginning updates, schedule changes, registration water bottle. Wear jeans and boots/tennis to advanced riders focus on a specific skill forms and liability waivers. shoes. Space is limited, register early. set including balance, seat, effective leg aids 4007 N. Farm Road 171 Equestrian Center 833-3291 and control. Completion of HorseSHOE I and parkboard.org/vwmec Age: 6 yrs. and up II required. Date: Oct. 12 and Nov. 2-3, Equestrian Center 833-3291 Time: Drop off opens 7:30 a.m. My Little Pony Pick up before 5:30 p.m. Age: 7 yrs. and up Introduction to horses for children, with or Fee: $35/day Date: Tues.-Sat. without parents. One-hour class includes Time: Varies, call for details basic safety, grooming, saddling and Fee: $100/4 private lessons leading techniques. Ponies and helmets Open Recreational Riding $80/4 semi-private lessosn provided. Class may be repeated. Bring your own horse to use indoor and $60/4 group lessons (min. 3 riders) Equestrian Center 833-3291 outdoor arenas. Negative Coggins and Age: 4-8 yrs. liability waivers required. Special requests Date: Varies, call for details must be scheduled in advance. Horse-Themed Birthday Parties Give your Time: Varies, call for details Equestrian Center 833-3291 little or big Fee: $15/Person Age: Varies “buckaroo” Date: Varies, call for details a birthday Time: Varies, call for details party to Pony Pals Fee: $15/Rider Private introduction to horses for a young remember. child. Parents encouraged to stay on facility Party in grounds. Includes horse-related story time, Adult HorseSHOE I and II the house stable tour, grooming, petting and feeding For adults who always wanted a horse or meeting room followed by lead line miniature ponies. Class may be repeated. just want to get back into riding. Teaches horseback rides and/or petting and Equestrian Center 833-3291 basic horsemanship skills, including safely grooming miniature horses in the indoor Age: 3-6 yrs. & parent on premises approaching, haltering, leading, grooming arena. Each horse can give 10 rides/hour. Date: Varies, call for details and saddling. Horses and helmets provided. Equestrian Center 833-3291 Time: Varies, call for details Eight students/class. Age: 5 yrs. and up Fee: $15/Person Equestrian Center 833-3291 Date: Tues.-Sun. Age: 17 yrs. and up Time: Varies, call for details Date: Varies, call for details Fee: $35/hour room rental (min. 2 hrs.); Time: Varies, call for details $40/hour each Lead line Horse Fee: $50/4 group lessons $30/hour Miniature Horse Grooming 28 • parkboard.org $100/4 private lessons Facilities Special Facilities Rutledge-Wilson Farm Community Park Springfield Botanical Gardens at The 207-acre farm park provides educational and recreational resources for the community along with celebrating the rich agri- Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park cultural heritage of the area. Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Free. The Park Board’s premier location for 3825 West Farm Road 146 (417) 837-5949 everything “green thumb”, Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park is home to the Springfield Botanical Gardens, now one Lake Springfield Boathouse and Marina of the area's top attractions. The 113-acre If you like the out- park boasts dozens of themed gardens doors, you’ll love this maintained by Friends of the Garden and 153-acre property other volunteers. The park also features the with more than one Dr. Bill Roston Butterfly House, The Gray- mile of shoreline and Campbell Farmstead, Master Gardener the five-mile James Demonstration Gardens, the Mizumoto River Water Trail. Lake Japanese Stroll Garden (below) and several Springfield Park and garden-themed playgrounds. Visitors can learn about plant life the Boathouse are through events, demonstrations, volunteer opportunities, signage available for special and a “guide-by-cell phone” tool. Lake Drummond sits on the south events along with of the property with a link into the Ozark Greenway’s South Creek public and private Greenway. bookings. Seasonal hours apply for the pavilion and the canoe/kayak rentals. Please call At the center of the park, the us for reservations, service and pricing. Springfield-Greene County Boathouse Lake Room (seats 80 year round): Botanical Center includes class- $175/hour, $350/4 hours, $525/8 hours room, meeting, rental, exhibit, Northwoods Pavilion (seats 140) (June 1 - Sept. 30): and office space. There is an elevated plaza, roof garden, gift $40/4 hours, $80/8 hours shop and library for your enjoy- Canoes/Kayak rental (weather permitting): ment. A number of classes, $10/hour, $30/4 hours, $45/8 hours workshops, festivals, exhibits 2312 E. Lake Springfield Park Road (417) 891-1550 and other opportunities are available year-round. Valley Water Mill Park 2400 S. Scenic (417) 891-1515 Located northeast of Springfield on Valley Water Mill Road, the park features a one-mile hiking trail around the lake and other in-park trail, water-and-stream side learning stations, outdoor classroom pavilion, fishing piers, maintenance center and Watershed Center of the Ozarks. Home of the Outdoor Initiatives program. 2300 E. Valley Water Mill Road (417) 833-8647 Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center Learn to ride a horse! This facil- ity features a 200’x90’ indoor arena with sand footing and 170’x115’ fenced outdoor arena with all-weather sand footing. Horsemanship 101, private rent- als and birthday packages are all Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden available. Home of the Greene Unique garden of Japanese design, complete with teahouse, moon County Sheriff's Posse. bridge, pagoda and three lakes. Located in Nathanael Greene Park. 4007 N. Farm Road 171 Hosts Japanese Fall Festival each September. (417) 833-3291 Open: 9 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Thurs. - Mon., April - October Fee: $3-Adults, Children under 12 free 2400 S. Scenic (417) 891-1515 29 Facilities Dickerson Park Zoo Lost Hill Park Natural Resource Area Located in unincorporated Greene County, features unique geological formations, a 1.5-mile linear park trail to Truman Elementary; trailhead with parking; small playground; picnic tables, made from recycled plastic containers; restrooms; and other trails within the park. 4705 N. Farm Rd. 151 (417) 864-1049 Ozark Greenways

More than 60 miles of Greenway trails in and around Springfield and Greene County provide recre- Explore the world without leaving Springfield. Your zoo adventure ation, exercise and transportation includes hundreds of animals representing South America, Asia, opportunities. Trails are built by the Africa, Australia and our own Missouri Habitats. Tour the Ambler non-profit Ozark Greenways and Diversity of Life exhibits for an up-close look at reptiles, amphib- managed by the Park Board. Special ians and insects. The zoo's "Tropical Asia" region showcases Asian mountain bike trails are also avail- elephants, tigers and primates. In "Africa," stand eye-to-eye with able. Trails open daylight hours and giraffes on the feeding/viewing deck. Learn some of our state's access is free. Call or visit website for trail heads, maps, details. natural history in "Missouri Habitats," home to gray wolves, moun- Fee: Trail use is free, however membership to Ozark Greenways is encouraged. tain lions, river otters, bobcats, black bears and other native ani- www.ozarkgreenways.org (417) 864-2014 mals. Take a lake front tour of primate islands on the Titus Express miniature train (seasonal operation). Kids will enjoy exploring the playground and making a splash in the Jumping Jewels water play to cool off in the summer heat. Relax at the Bush Country Café and Jordan Valley Park shop at the Safari Trading Company for souvenirs to remember your A showpiece of Downtown Springfield. Splash in the Ozarks visit. Let your imagination run wild, and don't forget your camera! Fountain and Stream; play with K-Man and the Springfield Wagon; 1401 W. Norton Road (417) 864-1800 or (417) 833-1570 enjoy a picnic lunch with family and friends. Available for special www.dickersonparkzoo.org and www.fozblog.org events and other rentals. Take the Jordan Creek Greenway across Downtown to nearby Founders Park. Hours: April-Sept. - 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 735 E. Trafficway (417) 866-7444 Oct.-March - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (weather permitting) Cruse Dog Park Guests may stay in the park one hour The six-acre park is Springfield’s after the admission gate closes. first off-leash dog park featuring Fees: $11/Adults & Teens; designated areas for small and large dogs to play and run. The $8/Seniors (60 yrs. and up); park is located just west of Kansas $8/Children 3-12 yrs.; under Expressway, off of Grand Street. The 2 yrs. and FOZ members free fenced facility features water stations Train: $2/person 1 yr. and up for both canines and humans. Open (seasonal operation daily seven days a week, dawn-to-dusk, April - September) weather and conditions permitting. Dogs must be registered and owners must provide specific Friends of the Zoo memberships for families vaccination records (call for details). are $75 for an annual pass. Fee: $25 annually per dog (maximum of two dogs per owner.) Daily passes avail- Call (417) 833-1570 for information. able for $10 per day/per dog, plus a $10 “fob” deposit; Replacement fobs: $10 2100 W. Catalpa Street (417) 864-1049

30 • parkboard.org Facilities Family and Community Centers Northview Center Northview Center offers programming and Dan Kinney Family Center meals for ages 55+. The Park Board's There is no member- newest family center ship fee, although some opened in 2013 with programs have nominal a gymnasium, 1/16- fees. Programs include mile indoor walking/ arts & crafts, billiards, running track, fitness fitness, computers and center, aerobics room, hospitality with library childcare, game room, and book exchange. community room and SWMOA provides ser- locker rooms. Located vices and lunch Mon.-Fri. (except holidays). Northview also houses in Dan Kinney Park the Accessible Recreation programs for persons 18+ years with dis- adjacent to Miracle abilities. Northview may be rented for meetings or special events. League Ball Field. A Open 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Mon.-Fri. variety of memberships and day passes are available. 301 E. Talmage (417) 837-5808 2701 S. Blackman Road (417) 891-1500 Oak Grove Community Center Offers regulation-size gym with drop-down basketball goals, vol- Chesterfield Family Center leyball, climbing wall, ping-pong table and a variety of sport balls for gym sports. The center also has a community room with tables and chairs, kitchen sink, refrigerator and microwave. Located in beautiful Oak Grove Park, with a kids playground, outdoor basket- ball goals and a challenging disc golf course. 1538 S. Oak Grove Street (417) 891-1635 O'Reilly-Tefft Gymnasium Offers a variety of vol- leyball and basketball Features a gymnasium, indoor track, cardio exercise and free leagues and programs weight rooms, aerobics, indoor cycling, childcare, game room, a throughout the year. 28-foot rock climbing wall and a community room for rent. The Call for program or Chesterfield Indoor Aquatics Center offers a zero-depth entry, a open gym information. 100-foot water slide, resistance walk, whirlpool, and child’s play 1408 E. Pythian area. A variety of memberships and day passes are available. (417) 837-5814 2511 W. Republic Road (417) 891-1616 Doling Family Center Full-service family center in historic Doling Park School-Park Offices (SPARC) – Jenny Lincoln Center includes gymnasium, indoor track, weight SPARC (Schools, Parks are Reaching Communities) includes before- room, cardio equipment, and after-school programs, summer day camps and intramural aerobics room, game sports, in partnership with Springfield Public Schools. room, childcare and locker 300 E. Harrison (417) 837-5737 rooms. The new Doling Indoor Aquatics Center Tom Watkins Center features a zero-depth Indoor space available for celebrations, family reunions, meetings entry recreational pool, and events. Can accommodate 30-40 comfortably with tables, slide, water spouts, water-brella and other interactive features. Also chairs and small kitchen. Located in Tom Watkins Park, which fea- includes a three-lane 25-meter lap pool and therapeutic whirlpool tures a disc golf course. spa. A variety of memberships and day passes are available. Fee: $40/4-Hr. Minimum, $10/Ea. Additional Hour 301 E. Talmage (417) 837-5900 2100 W. High Street, in Watkins Park (417) 833-8647

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Killian Sports Complex Cooper Tennis Complex/Mediacom Stadium A 1,080-seat softball 2006 USTA/Missouri stadium and five other Valley Section Facility fields make up the lighted of the Year, Cooper complex. The stadium is Tennis offers 12 home to the Missouri State indoor courts and University Softball team. 17 outdoor lighted A number of annual state, courts with the regional, and national soft- 2,500-seat Mediacom ball tournaments are hosted Stadium Court. The at the complex. indoor facility houses 2141 E. Pythian Ave. (417) 837-5817 a full-service pro shop with racquet stringing and grip services; locker rooms with showers; a fitness room with Miracle Field exercise equipment and free weights; a conference room; and a The Betty & Bobby Allison Miracle League Field was built large meeting area. Programs and lessons available for all ages and especially to help players with physical or developmental skill levels. Home to professional World TeamTennis matches each disabilities to hit, run, catch and play ball. The 1/3-size field features July with the Springfield Lasers. a barrier-free cushioned synthetic surface which enables players 2331 E. Pythian (417) 837-5800 using wheelchairs or walkers to glide unrestricted. The entire facility is accessible, next to Dan Kinney Park universal playground. Outdoor Tennis Courts 2701 S. Blackman Rd. (417) 837-5808 Gillenwaters Tennis Complex James Ewing Sports Complex Twelve outdoor courts for league play and lessons. 3635 S. Jefferson (417) 837-5800 Features five lighted ball fields, concessions, picnic tables & grills, three tennis courts - unlighted, children’s play equipment, rest- Perry Tennis Courts rooms. Home to Spokes BMX Raceway. Six lighted courts located at National Avenue & Bennett. Scenic Avenue & Bennett Street (417) 837-5817 National Ave. & Bennett (417) 837-5800 Meador Park Tennis Courts Meador Sports Complex Four recently renovated courts inside Meador Park. Five softball fields, a baseball stadium and four 2500 S. Fremont (417) 837-5800 tennis courts. Meador’s Thompson Field under- went extensive upgrades in 2008, and features Outdoor courts are also available at Doling, Ewing, Glenwood, Hilltop polymer-coated infield aggregate, new Grant Beach, Jenny Lincoln, Nichols, Phelps Grove, Silver Springs, press box, bleacher seat skins, dugouts, and pub- Tom Watkins, Washington, Westport and Zagonyi Parks. lic address/sound system. Meador is also home to the Drury University Softball and Baseball teams. 2500 S. Fremont Ave. (417) 837-5817 Archery Soccer Archery Range Archery is one of four Community Cooper Sports Complex Olympic Development Programs An expansive 127-acre recreational area featuring soccer fields (see (CODP) in the Park Board sys- Lake Country Soccer Complex) and five baseball/softball fields, tem, providing young archers along with the Cooper Soccer Plex and Cooper Tennis Complex. the opportunity to learn 2300-2700 E. Pythian (417) 837-5817 and compete in recreational shooting including the pos- sibility of competing in the Lake Country Soccer Complex Olympics, Paralympics or World This complex has 18 regulation–size outdoor soccer fields and an Championships. indoor soccer dome. The indoor facility is heated, air conditioned, Hours: Mon.-Fri., 2-7 p.m. has concessions, and can be rented for parties. Astroturf® synthetic 5780 South Farm Road 141 soccer field surface and other improvements at Greenwood (417) 353-2961 Stadium Field. 2334 E. Pythian (417) 862-3211 32 • parkboard.org Facilities Golf Springfield Skate Park Best skate park in the Midwest! Featuring 13,500-square foot Indoor Park with Finland-birch ramps; and 25,000-square foot Horton Smith Golf Course “Outdoor Concrete Park” with rippin’ bowl, flow course, and street This 18-hole, 6,312-yard course with driving range is perfect for plaza. Safe environment for young kids and great for spectators. the novice, intermediate or highly skilled player. Full line pro shop Open Tues.-Sun. (closed Mon. for private parties). with golf equipment, private golf lessons, junior clinics and leagues Fee: $25/annual membership; $5/members; $10/non-members throughout the summer. Course was named for Springfield’s first local champion, winner of the inaugural Masters Tournament in 945 W. Meadowmere (417) 868-8758 1934, Horton Smith. 2409 S. Scenic (417) 891-1639 Museums & History Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course Renowned designer Perry Maxwell designed this 18-hole, 6,162- Doling Museum yard par 70 course. Named for Missouri Amateur winner Bill Stewart Located on site of Doling's former roller skating rink, the museum and his son, PGA pro Payne Stewart, who was an 11-time tour features Doling Park's 130-year history, including memorabilia from winner, including two U.S. Opens and a PGA Championship. Course the bygone amusement park. Courtyard rentals available. offers driving range, practice greens and pro shop. Hours: Tues. 1-5 p.m. • Fri 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. • Sun. 1-4 p.m. Glenstone and I-44 (417) 833-9962 Open April - October; No admission fee. Betty Allison Golf Course at Oscar Blom Doling Park, 301 E. Talmage (417) 837-5808 A par-3, 9-hole, lighted course – the perfect course to learn and The Railroad Historical Museum sharpen golf skills. Kids play free. Open for evening play. The Railroad Historical Museum is located in Grant Beach Park, Glenstone & I-44 (adjacent to Stewart) (417) 833-9962 with access to a public pool, playground and picnic areas. This is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of railroad Rivercut Golf Course history. The museum is staffed by volunteers, most of whom have a Ranked 4.5 stars out of 5 and Golf Digest’s No. 1 Municipal Golf connection to the railroad industry and can answer your questions. Course in the State of Missouri (2009), Rivercut is the “Crown Jewel” Hours: Sat., 2-4 p.m., May - Oct. Group tours are available by appointment. Free. of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s public courses. An (417) 865-6829 or (417) 883-5319 18-hole, 7,066-yard par 72 golf course, it offers a practice facility, [email protected] driving range and pro shop. 2850 W. Farm Road 190 (417) 891-1645 Missouri Institute of Natural Science Connie Morris Golf Learning Center Learn about mammoths, short-faced bears and other prehistoric animals at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science. Located near If you’re just starting out or a seasoned golfer, this facility is Greene County’s Riverbluff Cave, the oldest Ice Age cave in North designed for all ages and skill levels and is sure to improve your America, the museum features fossils and minerals from Riverbluff game. Facility at Rivercut Golf Course. Cave and all around the world. Special presentations and activities 2846 W. Farm Road 190 (417) 823-7888 available for field trips. Free. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m .- 4:30 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Hockey/Skating/BMX 2327 W Farm Road 190, (417) 883-0594 Founders Park Mediacom Ice Park Take a walking tour at the founding site of Springfield. Pictures and Recreational and competitive ice sports can be found at the Ice Park. narrative text take you through our City’s history at this Downtown Enjoy open ice skating, figure skating, or join a hockey team Springfield park location. Walk the greenway trail to nearby Jordan (lessons and leagues available for all ages). The Ice Park is home to Valley Park. Founders Park is home to a summer weekday concert the Missouri State Ice Bears Div. II and III Hockey; the Springfield series, summer Movies at Founders Park and other activities. Free. Youth Hockey Association; and the Jordan Valley Figure Skating 330 E. Water St. (417) 866-7444 Club. The facility is perfect for birthday parties, group functions or special events. Group discounts available. 635 E. Trafficway (417) 866-7444 Springfield Softball Hall of Fame Museum Enjoy softball history and memorabilia dating from the 1920s. Spokes BMX Raceway Hours: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Mon.-Fri. Free, donations accepted. Equipment needed: Bike, helmet, long sleeve shirt, long pants, and 2141 E. Pythian St. (417) 837-5817 tennis shoes. Fun for all ages! Registration begins at 6 p.m. (Tues. & Thurs.) April – Oct. Track rebuilt in 2008. www.spokesbmx.com Behind Ewing Park (Scenic & Bennett) (417) 831-6060 33 PARKS FACILITIES Archery Range 5780 S. Farm Road 141 (353-2961) Betty Allison Golf Course at Oscar Blom Glenstone & I-44 (833-9962) Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course Glenstone & I-44 (833-9962) Botanical Center 2400 S. Scenic (891-1515) Champion Park 2561 S. Grant Ave. Chesterfield Park & Family Center 2511 W. Republic Rd. (891-1616) Connie Morris Golf Learning Center 2846 W. Farm Rd. 190 (823-7888) Cooper Sports Complex 2300-2700 E. Pythian Cooper Tennis Complex 2331 E. Pythian (837-5800) Cowden Park 2927 S. Kimbrough Ave. Cruse Dog Park 2100 W. Catalpa (864-1049) Dan Kinney Park & Family Center 2701 S. Blackman Rd. (891-1500) David C. Murray Park 4800 N. Farm Road 141 Dickerson Park Zoo 1401 W. Norton Road (833-1570) Doling Park & Family Center 301 E. Talmage (837-5900) Edna Norris Park 2056 S. Moore Road Eugene Field Park 2120 Barataria Fassnight Park & Pool 1300 S. Campbell Founders Park 330 E. Water Street (866-7444) George Washington Carver Park 800 S. Belview Gillenwaters Tennis Complex & Park 3635 S. Jefferson (891-1634) Glenwood Park 451 N. Cedarbrook Grant Beach Park & Pool 1300 N. Grant Ave. Hartman Park 4001 S. Hemlock Ave. Hawthorn Park 815 S. Market Horton Smith Golf Course 2409 S. Scenic (891-1639) James Ewing Sports Complex 1400 S. Scenic (837-5817) Jenny Lincoln Park & Center 300 E. Harrison (837-5737) Jordan Valley Park 635 E. Trafficway (866-7444) Killian Sports Complex 2141 E. Pythian (837-5817) Kirkwood Park 2201 E. Seminole L.A. Wise Park 3100 W. Nichols LaFayette Park 202 E. Atlantic St. Lake Country Soccer Complex 2334 E. Pythian Ave. (862-3211) Lake Springfield Park & Boathouse 5324 S Kissick Ave. (891-1550) Latimer Park Future park site Living Memorial Park 4405 S. Glenstone Loren Street Park 2155 W. Catalpa Lost Hill Park 4705 N. Farm Rd. 151 Lurvey Park 950 S. Oak Grove McDaniel Park 2405 S. National McGee/McGregor Wading Pool 1200 E. Bennett St. Meador Sports Complex, Park & Pool 2500 S. Fremont Mediacom Ice Park 635 E. Trafficway (866-7444) Miles Park 2000 E. Cherry Miracle Field 2701 S. Blackman Rd. (837-5808) Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden 2400 S. Scenic (891-1515) Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park 2400 S. Scenic (891-1515) Nichols Park 1900 W. Nichols Northview Center 301 E. Talmage (837-5808) Oak Grove Park & Community Center 1538 S. Oak Grove (891-1635) Ooley Park 2624 E. Monroe St. O’Reilly-Tefft Gymnasium 1408 E. Pythian (837-5817) Overhill Park 1100 S. Overhill Rd. Ozarks Greenways 840 Boonville Ave. (864-2014) Parkwood Park 2600 N. Barnes Perry Tennis Courts National & Bennett Phelps Grove Park 950 E. Bennett Ray Kelly Park/Southside Senior Center 2225 S. Fremont (890-1313) Rex P. Krieder, Jr. Park Future park site Ritter Springs Park 3683 W Farm Road 92 Rivercut Golf Course 2850 W. Farm Rd. 190 (891-1645) Rountree Park 2975 W. Bennett Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 3825 W. Farm Rd. 146 (837-5949) Sanford Park Battlefield & Franklin Sequiota Park 3500 S. Lone Pine Silver Springs Park & Pool 1100 N. Hampton Smith Park 1536 E. Division Springfield Skate Park 945 W. Meadowmere (868-8758) Tom Watkins Park 2100 W. High Valley Water Mill Park 2450 E. Valley Water Mill Rd. Valley Water Mill Equestrian Center 4007 N. Farm Rd. 171 (833-3291) Washington Park 1600 N. Summit Westgate Park 3550 W. State St. Westport Park & Pool 3100 W. Mt. Vernon Young/Lilley Park Chestnut Expressway & York Ave. Zagonyi Park Mt. Vernon & Park Ave. Park Board Office 1923 N. Weller (864-1049) SPARC (School–Parks)

SPARC Office (Jenny Lincoln Center) 300 E. Harrison (837-5737) Oak Grove Community Center 1538 S. Oak Grove (891-1635) SPARC Sites: Bingham Elem. 2126 E. Cherry St. Bissett Elem. 3014 W. Calhoun St. Fremont Elem. 2814 N. Fremont Ave. Harrison Elem. 3055 W. Kildee Ln. Hickory Hills M.S. 4650 E. State Highway YY Holland Elem. 2403 S. Holland Ave. Jarrett M.S. 840 S. Jefferson Ave. McBride Elem. 5005 S. Farm Rd. 135 (Golden & Weaver) McGregor Elem. 1221 W. Madison St. Parkview H.S. 516 W. Meadowmere St. Reed M.S. 2000 N. Lyon Ave. Sequiota Elem. 3414 S. Mentor Ave. Study M.S. 2343 W. Olive St. Truman Elem. 3850 N. Farm Rd. 159 (Vernon & Stoneridge) Wanda Gray Elem. 2101 W. Farm Rd. 182 (Cox & Plainview) Weaver Elem. 1461 N. Douglas Ave. Weller Elem. 1630 N. Weller Ave. Westport Elem. 415 S. Golden Ave. Williams Elem. 2205 W. Kearney St. Wilson’s Creek 5/6 4035 W. Weaver Rd. York Elem. 2100 W. Nichols St.

**Please call 837-5737 for all SPARC site information**

Springfield-Greene County Park Board Office (417) 864-1049 Cooper Tennis Complex (417) 837-5800 Chesterfield Family Center (417) 891-1616 Dan Kinney Family Center (417) 891-1500 Dickerson Park Zoo (417) 833-1570 Doling Family Center (417) 837-5900 Killian Sports Comples (417) 837-5817 Mediacom Ice Park (417) 866-7444 Ozark Greenways (417) 864-2015 Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park (417) 837-5949 Springfield Skatepark (417) 868-8758 Lake Springfield Boathouse & Marina (417) 891-1550 GOLF Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course (417) 833-9962 Horton Smith Golf Course (417) 891-1639 Rivercut Golf Course (417) 891-1645 Benefiting the Springfield-Greene County Park Board Scholarship Fund and the Developmental Center of the Ozarks

Birthday Party Packages Farm Party Jump’n Space / Gym Party Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park Dan Kinney Family Center 417-837-5949 417-891-1500 Golf Party at Par-3 Lighted Course Lake Springfield Boathouse at Betty Allison at Oscar Blom overlooking Lake Springfield Park 417-833-9962 417-891-1550 Horse or Pony-themed Party Rock Wall & Bounce House Valley Water Mill Park Oak Grove Community Center Equestrian Center • 417-833-3291 417-891-1635 Ice Skating/Hockey/ Skateboard, Scooter or Broom Ball Party BMX Party Mediacom Ice Park • 417-866-7444 Springfield Skate Park Indoor Swimming Party 417-868-8758 Chesterfield & Doling Family Centers Zoo Party, Buddies & Chesterfield: 417-891-1616 Animal Encounter Packages Thursday, Nov. 26, 8 a.m. Doling: 417-837-5900 at Dickerson Park Zoo In downtown Springfield 417-833-1570 Packet pick-up Wednesday, Nov. 25, Springfield Expo Center. There are a number of pavilions and community rooms for rent throughout your parks system. Register online at parkboard.org Call 417-864-1049.