2016 FALL PROGRAM GUIDE

www.springfieldparks.org 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.spring eldparks.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 Call: (217) 544-1751 Visit: Any of our customer service locations open to serve you 2 (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 12-13 Aquatics Hockey and 14-16 Skating Camps 17-19 Zoo 20-21 Golf & Tennis 22 Athletics & Dance 23 Early Childhood Thomas Rees Volunteer Opportunities 24 Memorial Carillon If you would like to be part of the Springfield Park District’s mission to provide outstanding parks and recreational services please consider volunteering your time. Numerous volunteer programs provide 25 Botanical Garden educational opportunities for cub scouts, church groups, and fulfillment of school curriculums, and much more. Contact the Park District’s volunteer coordinator, Chuck Smith at 753-6212 or csmith@springfieldparks. Park Addresses org for a list of projects and services that we are looking 26 & Amenities for assistance to complete. Park and

27 Facility Map 3 Special Events

September is the Last Month! BIKE & HIKE DAYS

SEPTEMBER 4-25 AT WASHINGTON PARK SUNDAYS 8AM-4PM (no Bike & Hike on September 11)

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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,