WICHITA PARK & RECREATION WINTER 2020 ACTIVITIES GUIDE JANUARY - MARCH *NEW* Climbing wall at Lynette Woodard Recreation Center! wichita.gov 1 IMBERS! CL This winter we are bouncing off the JR. walls! Young climbers will develop confidence, build strength and challenge their minds in our *NEW* Jr. Climbers class. We are excited to use the newly installed climbing wall at Lynette Woodard Recreation Center. Instructors have planned fun games and climbing activities to keep little ones, ages 3-5, engaged and active during the cold weather months. To learn more, see Jr. Climbers on page 17. We're bouncing off the walls this winter at Lynette Woodard Recreation Center! 2 Creating community through people, parks, and programs. TABLE OF CONTENTS 4-5 Facility Rental Information 6 Calendar of Events 7 City Crew Kids Club 8-9 Wichita Athletics 10-11 Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center 12-13 Wichita Public Golf Courses Accreditation 14-15 Specialty Camps & Kids Konnection The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) is a process of appraisal whereby parks and recreation 16-20 Tot Classes agencies demonstrate that they meet the required standards to provide ongoing quality Summer of Discovery programs, services and facilities to their 21 citizens. Accreditation is based on an agency’s compliance with the 151 national standards. 22-27 Youth Classes Wichita Park & Recreation was officially accredited on October 4, 2016 at the National 28-29 Adult 55+ Classes Recreation and Park Association Conference in St. Louis! Wichita is one of only 174 Park & Adult Classes Recreation agencies in the United States that 30-43 has received this accreditation. 44-47 Policies & Registration Building a Caring Community Wichita Park & Recreation is committed to programs that serve the needs of youth and adults. If you need special accommodations to participate in our programs, please notify ATTENTION READERS! us when registering. This will be the last guide mailed out The City of Wichita does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, ethnicity, creed, to residents. Wichita Park & Recreation, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or CityArts and the Wichita Public Library disability. In providing services to the public, the City of Wichita must comply with the are combining efforts to create a Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal comprehensive City activities guide called anti-discrimination statute designed to remove barriers that prevent qualified individuals with Evolve. Please turn to the back cover for a disabilities from discrimination on the basis of preview of the guide. disability in services, programs, or activities of local governments. Register Online: Wichita.gov/ParkandRec • Phone: 316.268.4361 • Email: [email protected] 33 Recreation Center Locations Col 9 E 29th St North James Jabara W 25th St North 6 Airport N HillsideN Zoo Blvd N Oliver W 21st St North Arkansas N E 21st St North 2 E 17th St North N Broadway N 13 W 13th St North McLean Blvd 15 14 7 E 13th St North N Woodlawn 17 18 Waco Grove St 5 Murdock Webb Rd W Central Ave 4 19 E Central Ave 1 N Rock Rd E Douglas Ave Beech 11 West St. Factory 20 10 Airport Tyler Rd W Maple Ridge Rd Ridge E Lincoln St 8 3 E Harry St McLean Blvd 12 E Mt Vernon S MeridianS S SenecaS W Pawnee Broadway S Dwight D E Pawnee Eisenhower McConnell National Airport 16 Air Force S Hydraulic Base 1 Admin/Athletic Office 8 Goldenrod Community Facility 15 Minisa Community Facility 455 N. Main (67202) 1340 S. Pattie (67211) 704 W. 13th St. North (67203) 316.268.4361 316.688.9301 316.303.8036 2 Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center 9 Great Plains Nature Center 16 O.J. Watson Park 2755 E. 19th St. (67214) 6232 E. 29th St. North (67220) 3022 S. McLean Blvd. (67217) 316.303.8015 316.683.5499 316.529.9940 OFF-SITE Auburn Hills Golf Course Clubhouse 10 Hyde Community Facility 17 Orchard 443 S. 135th St. West (67235) 201 S. Greenwood (67211) 4808 W. 9th St. (67212) Visit Yoga on page 33. 316.688.9392 316.337.9244 3 Boston 11 Kiwanis Community Facility 18 Park Villa Community Facility 6655 E. Zimmerly (67207) 5101 W. 2nd St. North (67212) 1029 N. Bitting (67203) 316.688.9301 316.337.9244 316.337.9222 4 Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 12 Linwood OFF-SITE Pawnee Prairie Park 701 Amidon St. (67203) 1901 S. Kansas (67211) 2625 S. Tyler (67203) 316.264.0448 316.337.9191 For Hikes for Tykes visit page 20. 5 Edgemoor 13 Lynette Woodard 19 Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center 5815 E. 9th St. (67208) 2750 E. 18th St. (67214) 551 Nims (67203) 316.688.9392 316.303.8015 316.337.9257 6 Evergreen 14 McAdams 20 Wichita Ice Center 2700 N. Woodland (67204) 1329 E. 16th St. (67214) 505 W. Maple St. (67213) 316.303.8036 316.337.9222 316.337.9199 7 Fairmount Community Facility 1647 N. Yale Blvd. (67218) 316.303.8015 44 Creating community through people, parks, and programs. West Douglas Shelter Whatever the occasion, we have a location for your event. RENTALS Call today to check availability or to reserve! Birthdays | Reunions | Graduations | Picnics | Weddings | Bridal & Baby Showers Community Facilities Location Address Occupancy Kitchen Phone Community Facility rental fees are $180/four hours (minimum), Fairmount Park 1647 N. Yale 60 No 316.303.8015* plus a $100 damage deposit. Goldenrod Park 1340 S. Pattie 150 Yes 316.688.9301 Each additional hour is $45. Hyde Park 201 S. Greenwood 145 Yes 316.688.9392 Visit Wichita.gov/ParkandRec for Kiwanis Park 5101 W. 2nd St. North 135 Yes 316.337.9244 complete rules and regulations. Minisa Park 704 W. 13th St. North 120 Yes 316.303.8036 Reservations need to be made no OJ Watson Park 3022 S. McLean Blvd 50 No 316.529.9940* less than one week prior to event. Park Villa 1029 N. Bitting 50 Partial 316.337.9222 25% discount available for non-profit 501(c)(3). Open Shelters Please note that additional Enjoy a covered space for your event! Open shelters feature amenities such as permits are required tables, electricity, charcoal grills, nearby restrooms and more! for amplification and extra elements such as All open shelters are first come, first serve or $65 to reserve. Call 316.268.4361 for details. moonbounces or other • Boston Park • McAdams Park • West Millbrook Park inflatables and staging. Buffalo Park Murdock Park Woodland Park • • • Call 316.268.4225 for more info. • Chisholm Creek Park • O.J. Watson Park* Gazebos For rules and regulations Cessna Park East Pawnee Prairie Park Lincoln Park • • • regarding all rentals, visit • Emery Memorial Park • Planeview Park • Longview Park Wichita.gov/ParkandRec. • Garvey Park • Schweiter Park • Central Riverside Park • Dr. Glen Dey Park • Sim Park • River Corridor * Different rates apply. • Herman Hill Park • Sycamore Park Call for details. • Leon Robinson Park • West Douglas Park Register Online: Wichita.gov/ParkandRec • Phone: 316.268.4361 • Email: [email protected] 5 CALENDARCALENDAR OFOF EVENTSEVENTS December Watson's Christmas Express Fri, Sat & Sun from Nov. 23-Dec. 28 | 4:00p-8:00p | Ages 2+ OJ Watson Park All Aboard for a magical journey! Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express, make a craft and take a train ride to visit Santa. Plus, sit by the campfire to enjoy s’mores and hot chocolate. Fee is $16 per person. Pre-registration is required as spaces fill up quickly. Snow Day Tuesday, December 31 | 9:00a-11:00a | Free | All Ages SPOTS FILL QUICKLY! Mid-America All-Indian Center Make it snow, make it snow, make it snow! Bring a non- metal sled and enjoy playing in snow provided by Snow Bros Snowmakers. Dunkin' will provide FREE coffee and hot chocolate while supplies last! Donuts will be for sale on site. *Event date subject to change due to weather conditions. January Snow Glow Friday, January 17 | 6:30p-9:30p | 12 and under $5, 13 and older $10 Saturday, January 18 | 6:30p-9:30p | 12 and under $5, 13 and older $10 Mid-America All-Indian Center It’s a night sledding event you’ll never forget featuring music, LED light show, food trucks and snow provided by Snow Bros Snowmakers. Pre-registration is required for each date by going to wichita.gov/parkandrec. On-site registration is cash only if space allows. *Event date subject to change due to weather conditions. Great Plains Nature Center 20th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, February 29 | 2:00p-5:00p | Free for all Ages Great Plains Nature Center (GPNC) Celebrate 20 years of nature education at the Great Plains Nature Center! Enjoy a variety of fun activities and Bob Gress, the founding Director of the GPNC, will share the story of this world-class nature destination. FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS, VISIT WICHITA.GOV/PARKANDREC 6 Creating community through people, parks, and programs. CREW Free to Join! For kids 12 and under. CITY The City Crew wants you to be a member of their Crew! SPECIAL EVENTS City mascots Barry the DEC 30 WSU Women’s Basketball Charles Koch Arena 6:30pm Bison, Sgt. Justice and Sparky have made a new JAN 11 Thunder Jersey Night Intrust Bank Arena 7:05pm friend, Beeatrice, and invite you to awesome events JAN 31 Thunder Dawg’s Birthday Intrust Bank Arena 7:05pm around Wichita such as professional hockey FEB 15 Get Your Game On Dave & Buster’s 12-2pm games, college basketball games, pool parties and a FEB 29 WSU Women’s Basketball Charles Koch Arena 2pm lot of other cool events! MAR 21 Kansas Critters Great Plains Nature Center 12:30-2:30pm BEECOME AN ALL-STAR! APR 25 Earth Day Botanica 12:30-2pm For just $5, All-Star Crew Members receive added MAY 30 Firefighters in Training Fire Training Facility 1-4pm benefits at certain events like early admission, get BEECOME AN ALL-STAR! down on the ice during JUN 20 2019-2020Summer Splash Harvest Pool 6:30-8:30pm Thunder games and more! For just $5, All-Star Crew Members receive added benefits at certain events like early admission, get down on the ice during Thunder games and more! All-Star eligible events are noted with an asterisk (*).