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Join in the Fun by Celebrating Recreation and Parks in June! Playground Safety Picnic Tips 2012 Big Bin Events Block Parties June 2012 A Newsletter from Neighbourhoods, Parks and Community Recreation Northwest Join in the Fun by Celebrating Picnic Tips Recreation and Parks in June! . Reserve a site in advance to guarantee it. We observe June as “Recreation and Parks Month” to . Be considerate of others using the park. draw public attention to the important and varied . Dogs are not allowed at or near picnic sites. benefits of recreation and parks to individuals, families, . Consuming liquor in a public place is illegal – this neighborhoods, communities, and the province as a includes City parkland. whole. June can and should be a celebration of people, . Please leave the park neat, tidy and undisturbed. nature and life. We strongly encourage you, whatever . Use designated camp stoves or fire rings only. The role you have in your community, to provide the safe use of charcoal and gas barbecues is permitted. leadership in celebrating the benefits that recreation and . Be aware of fire bans in effect. parks provide. Whatever programs are planned, make . Bring your own firewood. Burning deadfall is illegal them joyous occasions. You are, after all, helping and removes important organic material from the enhance our quality of life! local ecosystem. Bring your own roasting sticks. Recreating together as a . Events with 25 or more people require a free permit. family in activities that If you have a permit, carry it with you at the event. promote physical, emotional, mental, and For more information visit social development and www.edmonton.ca/parks growth can strengthen Picnic reservations call 311 family bonds. Get your family together, have some fun and make memories. It can be as easy as flying a 2012 Big Bin Events kite or taking a hike. Big Bin events are held in various communities city-wide Talk to your Community Recreation Coordinator to get to collect large household items that can’t be set out for started or visit http://arpaonline.ca/events/recreation- regular collection such as old couches, mattresses, parks-month/ for more information on ideas, activities broken lawn furniture etc. and events. For more information go to: http://www.edmonton.ca/environmental/capital_city_cle Playground Safety anup/litter-management-program.aspx Every 11 days from April to October, and Once Monthly from November to March, Parkland Operations West Block Parties completes an inspection of every playground in the city inventory looking for unsafe equipment, vandalized Pull out your lawn chairs, picnic tables and wiener sticks equipment, unsanitary conditions, needles and glass in and meet new neighbors, re-establish old friendships, the sand. All playground equipment at the time of promote safety and learn about your community history! installation must meet the current Canadian Safety Association Standards. If you are interested in organizing a block party, contact your Community Recreation Coordinator to get a Should you find a piece of broken equipment or “Neighbourhood Block Party Kit” or visit vandalism, please call 311. http://www.edmonton.ca/for_residents/programs/block- parties.aspx 1 June 2012 Summer Program Information Traveling Playground! July 3 – August 24, 2012 The Traveling Summer Playground is like a Greenshack Your 2012 Community Summer Programs guide on wheels, visiting different areas of the City each day. includes information on a wide variety of summer The Traveling Summer Playground will be visiting these programs offered in your neighbourhood. The guide has West locations this summer! Look for staff in blue been delivered to all elementary schools and public shirts and the traveling playground van! libraries. To view the Your 2012 Community Summer Programs guide online, or for more Canossa Neighbourhood at Castlewood Park information on any of the following programs, please 115 Street and 171 Avenue visit www.edmonton.ca/daycamps or call 311. Monday 2:00-5:00 pm Wednesday 10:00 am-1:00 pm Registered Programs Community day camps cover a variety of themes for Lymburn children ranging from preschool to tweens! Early drop 7425-180 Street off and late pick up are available for all camps. To Monday 10:00 am-1:00 pm register for a program please call 311, or go online to Wednesday 2:00-5:00 pm http://ereg.edmonton.ca or drop by any City Recreation Facility. Nominate Front Yards in Bloom Now! Greenshack Playground Program Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to drop by their local Front Yards in Bloom celebrates local acts of beauty. playground for a free fun-filled summer! Join the Neighbours and postal workers nominate beautiful front exciting games, crafts, music, drama and special events. yards in Edmonton, during May and June. Each Leaders are easily identifiable by their blue City of nominated yard receives a sign and a certificate to Edmonton shirts. Playground staff are required to pass congratulate the gardener. Volunteers also pick top a security clearance and have been trained in First Aid. yards for recognition at the awards ceremony. Most importantly, all of our leaders are certified specialists in FUN! It is highly recommended that a parent or guardian supervise children under 6 years old at all times. Water Play Features The best way to stay cool this summer is to head to one of the City’s free, drop-in Water Play features. Look in Your 2012 Community Summer Programs guide or It’s Easy to Nominate! flip to page 6 to find a Water Play Feature near you! Anyone can submit a nomination (no self-nominations, please). Youth Programs Nominations must be for a front yard or a yard visible by Too old for the greenshack program? Youth ages 12-16 everyone. can check out drop-in youth sites and skateboard parks Submit nominations to: this summer. There will also be the Sport and STEVE Online: www.frontyardsinbloom.ca Vans visiting numerous sites across the City and City E-mail: [email protected] Wide Youth Tournaments to participate in. Those youth Phone: 311 looking to volunteer this summer can get involved in the Fax: 780-423-2883, Attention: Front Yards in Leaders in Training Program. Check out all the different Bloom programs available for youth by visiting Mail: Front Yards in Bloom www.edmonton.ca/youth. 11001 – 107 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5H 2Z6 A big THANK YOU to the Community Leagues for th partnering with Community Services to offer a Deadline is June 28 . Visit www.frontyardsinbloom.ca wide range of summer recreation opportunities for more information. for preschoolers, children and youth. Results will be announced during the Edmonton in Bloom Awards on August 9th at City Hall. Everyone is invited! 2 June 2012 Dogs on Parkland The season of Farmer’s Markets is here! This year the Edmonton area has over 30 markets, small and large, for those who desire locally grown and fresh produce, a A person bringing a dog onto parkland remains subject family-friendly environment, introductions to local to every provision contained in the Animal Licensing and products and even entertainment! Control Bylaw, #13145. This includes carrying a leash at all times, removing defecation, and having a dog license. Ever thought about the benefits of Farmer’s Markets? Market prices can be lower than grocery stores According to the Parkland bylaw, dogs are permitted on Shopping at the market benefits the local farmer parkland when a dog is: and strengthens your local community Leashed and on a improved or unimproved trail; Showcases local produce and local products Leashed and on a boulevard; Allows for community events to be incorporated Leashed and in an area governed by signage Improve community identity and pride permitting dogs; Conservation of the local environment and natural In a designated off-leash area. resources A dog may be on parkland in the above situations only Live local and visit a Farmer’s Market today! For more if it is kept at least 10 metres from any playground, information visit these websites: sports field or picnic site at all times. www.bigfamilymarket.ca www.albertamarkets.com When a dog is within an off-leash area it does not need to be on leash; however, the owner or any other person having care and control of the dog must carry a leash Community Kits Available for Your not exceeding two metres in length. Next Events! Community groups are welcome to borrow any of the Permits on Parkland kits below to enhance your community event: Planning an event or program on parkland? A permit Giant Jenga Game from your CRC is required for: Giant Connect 4 Game . Large group gatherings of 50 or more people Wood Carnival Games (ring toss, bean toss, cover . A church service, church picnic or wedding the spot, slap shot and slots of fun) . Temporary food service, fireworks, horse-drawn Imagination Playground Kit sleigh rides, hot air balloons, commercial Tennis Kit (4 racquets, portable net and balls) photography, gaming/raffles, amusement rides, Lacrosse Kit (10 sticks plus helmets, nets and balls) bouncy houses or parachute take off/landing Nature Kit . Serving or selling liquor Sandcastle Tools Kit (caution sharp tools - adult . Operating model aircraft, rockets or other power supervision needed) assisted flying models Fun Bags . Fires and barbecues Snow Shoes (adult and . Burying things on parkland children) . Golfing in the park or swimming and boating in a lake/pond Due to the cost of the . Putting up posters or temporary signage Imagination Playground Kit . Vehicles on parkland and the Wood Carnival Games a $500.00 deposit is need when picking up these Living Local with Farmer’s Markets kits. For more details on any of these community kits talk to your CRC. Did you know that 85% of organic produce consumed in Canada comes from outside the country! The average food item has traveled 2500 miles to get to your 'local' To book dates and set up a time for pick up, contact food store.
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