2016 Summer Program Guide
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www.springfieldparks.org 2016 SUMMER PROGRAM GUIDE Photo Credits Inside MISSION To provide accessible and memorable recreational opportunities that enrich the community and improve the quality of life for generations as well as conserve our natural resources. Where You Can Play, Your Way, Everyday! www.springeldparks.org Board of The Board of Trustees meet at 5:30 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Bunn Administrative Offices. The public is invited to TRUSTEES attend. Minutes and agendas are available online. Leslie Sgro, Tina Jannazzo, Robin Schmidt, Grant Hammer, President Trustee Trustee Trustee Don Evans, C.J. Metcalf, Sierra Senor-Moore, Trustee Trustee Trustee Online: www.springfieldparks.org Cover Page Photo Credits: Call: (217) 544-1751 (top right) Terry Farmer Photography Visit: Any of our customer service (bottom left) Terry Farmer Photography locations open to serve you 2 (bottom right) Evan Brown (see page 6 for a complete list of locations) Table of CONTENTS 4-5 Special Events Facility and 6 Staff Directory 7 Calendar of Events Individuals with 8 -11 Disabilities 12-14 Aquatics Hockey and Camps 15-17 Skating 18-20 Zoo 21-22 Golf 23-26 Athletics & Dance Volunteer Opportunities Tennis If you would like to be part of the Springfield Park 27 District’s mission to provide outstanding parks and recreational services please consider volunteering your time. Numerous volunteer programs provide educational opportunities for cub scouts, church groups, and fulfillment of school curriculums, and much 28-29 Early Childhood more. Contact the Park District’s volunteer coordinator, Chuck Smith at 753-6212 or csmith@springfieldparks. org for a list of projects and services that we are looking Thomas Rees for assistance to complete. 30 Memorial Carillon 31 Botanical Garden 3 Special Events BIKE & HIKE DAYS MAY 1 - AUGUST 28 AT WASHINGTON PARK MON-WED 4-6PM (modified loop) AND SUNDAYS 8AM-4PM 4 www.springfieldparks.org Special Events 5 Facility & Staff Directory Derek Harms, CPRP Bunn Golf Course Nelson Rec Center Executive Director 2500 S. Eleventh St., Springfield 1601 N. Fifth St., Springfield 544-1751 ext. 1000 Phone: 522-2633 | Fax: 544-9506 Phone: 753-2800 | Fax: 753-4766 [email protected] Paul Loutzenhiser, Head PGA Bruce Blanshan, General Manager Golf Professional 753-2800 ext. 2001 Stephen Flesch 522-2633 | [email protected] [email protected] Director of Finance Martin Strieker, Recreation Supervisor - Eisenhower Pool and Administration Ice Rinks 2351 E. Cornell Ave., Springfield 544-1751 ext. 1003 753-2800 ext. 2003 Phone: 525-8847 [email protected] [email protected] Bob Barrett, Aquatics Director George R. Tucker, Supt. of Elliott McKinley 525-8847 ext. 1501 Maintenance Operations [email protected] 753-2800 ext. 2002 Director of Parks & Planning Dianna Rodgers, Administrative Assistant [email protected] 544-1751 ext. 1001 525-8847 [email protected] Park Maintenance Department Erin’s Pavilion 301 Eastdale Ave., Springfield Lynn Saputo 4965 S. Second St., Springfield Phone: 753-6212 | Fax: 753-6237 Director of Recreation Phone: 585-2941 | Fax: 529-5668 Chuck Smith, Supt. of Natural 544-1751 ext. 1002 Tammy Naumovich, General Manager Resources/Arborist [email protected] 585-2941 ext. 2301 753-6212 | [email protected] [email protected] Jason Graham, Asst. Supt. of Park Services Bergen Golf Course Jenny Bilyard, Administrative Assistant 753-6212 | [email protected] 2900 Clear Lake Ave., Springfield 585-2941 ext. 2302 Phone: 753-6211 | Fax: 753-6239 [email protected] Park Police Leigh-Ann Baer, Sales & Service Rep. 1508 W. Fayette Ave., Springfield Archer Logan, PGA Golf Professional 585-2941 ext. 2305 Phone: 698-6030 | Fax: 689-7456 753-6211 | [email protected] [email protected] Laimutis Nargelenas, Chief of Park District Botanical Gardens Police Operations Funshop, Lincoln Park 698-6030 | [email protected] 1740 W. Fayette, Springfield 1601 N. Fifth St., Springfield Phone: 546-4116 | Fax: 546-0257 Phone: 753-6234 Pasfield Golf Course Chad Scaife, Superintendent of Horticulture Debbie Clark, Director of 1700 W. Lawrence, Springfield 546-4116 ext. 2901 Childhood Development Phone: 698-6049 | Fax: 726-6725 [email protected] 546-3970 | [email protected] Lance Flury, PGA Professional Alexa Bryan Potts, Botanical Center Facility Sharon Entwistle, Co-Director of Funshop 698-6049 | [email protected] and Event Supervisor 753-6234 | [email protected] Pre-School 546-4116 ext. 2902 Linda Berberet, Co-Director of Funshop , Director of [email protected] 753-6234 | [email protected] Debbie Clark Childhood Development Bunn Administrative Offices Golf Maintenance Operations 546-3970 | [email protected] 2500 S. Eleventh St., Springfield , Golf Course Supt. Dan Crumrine Recreation Phone: 544-1751 | Fax: 544-1811 503-9130 Sean Dickerson, CPRP, Athletics Manager Jill Harris, Executive Assistant [email protected] 544-1751 ext. 1012 544-1751 ext. 1004 James Schackman, Asst. Golf Course Supt. [email protected] [email protected] 553-7211 | [email protected] Annette Reese, CTRS Linda Ketchum, Budget Analysis/AR Special Recreation Supervisor 544-1751 ext. 1005 Henson Robinson Zoo 585-2941 ext. 2303 [email protected] 1100 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield Phone: 585-1821 | Fax: 529-8748 [email protected] Debbie McKinley, Purchasing Agent/AP 544-1751 ext. 1006 Jackie Peeler, Zoo Director Riverside Campgrounds [email protected] 585-1821 ext. 1701 4105 Sandhill Rd., Springfield Mary Lou Beach, HR & Risk Manager [email protected] Phone: 753-0630 544-1751 ext. 1009 Caitlyn Thornton, Education Assistant [email protected] 585-1821 ext. 1703 Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon Karen Shields, HR Specialist [email protected] 1740 W. Fayette Ave., Springfield 544-1751 ext. 1007 Mari Kay Altes, General Curator Phone: 546-3853 [email protected] 585-1821 ext. 1702 Carlo van Ulft, Park District Carillonist Rachel Douglas, Marketing, Graphic Design [email protected] 546-3853 | [email protected] and Special Events Coordinator Emily McEvoy, Education Curator 544-1751 ext. 1010 585-1821 ext. 1706 Velasco Tennis Center [email protected] [email protected] 1501 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfield Phone: 546-4103 Lincoln Greens Golf Course Manny Velasco, Racquet Sports Director 700 E. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield 546-4103 | [email protected] Phone: 786-4111 | Fax: 786-4122 Jim Sutzer, PGA Golf Professional Veterans Memorial Pool 786-4111 | [email protected] 2700 E. Ely, Springfield | Phone: 753-3030 Lincoln Pavilion Washington Pavilion 1605 N. Fifth St., Springfield 1400 Williams Blvd., Springfield 6 Phone: 522-5431 Phone: 546-3970 www.springfieldparks.org Calendar of Events JUNE 3 Capital City Classic Swim Meet Begins ......................................... 14 Erin's Pavilion Free Dance ............................................................ 10 WILD about Reading: Oceans ....................................................... 18 4 Junior Zoo Keepers Begins ........................................................... 19 Zooper Edventures Begins ............................................................ 19 Central IL Amateur Golf Tournament Begins ................................. 22 Learn to Skate: Skill Sharpening Begins ....................................... 17 5 Cops and Bobbers ........................................................................... 4 Sr. Hockey League Begins ............................................................ 16 55th Annual Carillon Festival Begins ............................................. 30 Where You Can Play, Your Way, Everyday! 6 Camp L.E.A.P. Begins ..................................................................... 8 www.springeldparks.org Nelson Center Summer Camp Begins .......................................... 15 Summer Skate School Begins ....................................................... 17 Jr. Golf Camp Begins..................................................................... 22 Science of Fantasy Begins ............................................................ 29 Urban Fishing Program Begins ..................................................... 29 2016 Funshop Begins............................................................................. 28 You Can be a Super Hero Begins.................................................. 29 SUMMER Fitness in the Parks Begins ........................................................... 26 7 Preschool Summer Fun Camp Begins .......................................... 28 CALENDAR 8 Zoo Camp Begins .......................................................................... 19 Cooking Summer Style Begins ...................................................... 29 10 Jr. Golf League Begins .................................................................. 22 MAY 11 Swim Lessons Begin ..................................................................... 13 1 Bike and Hike Days Begin ............................................................... 4 World Ocean Day .......................................................................... 20 Master's Swim Practice Begins ..................................................... 14 12 Parent/Child