Summer Fun Matthew J. Driscoll Mayor Dear Neighbor: Our Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs has planned a summer schedule of events that is sure to keep the whole family entertained. We invite you to take advantage of all the exciting celebrations and activities the City of Syracuse has to offer. Have a safe and happy summer enjoying our many beautiful parks. Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs Patrick Driscoll, Commissioner Main Office: (315) 473-4330 Aquatics: (315) 473-4330, ext. 3005 or 3025 Recreation: (315) 473-4330, ext. 3019 Special Events: (315) 473-4330, ext. 3006 or 3007 Fax: (315) 428-8513 Information Line: (315) 473-4336 and follow the prompts Web site: www.syracuse.ny.us 20042004 Full Day Parks Hours of Programming: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except where noted) Monday to Friday – July 6 to August 20 (no program July 5th) Children ages 7-15 are welcome to “drop in” Visit the following parks this summer for full days of fun programming. Recreation staff at each park will prepare and deliver a daily schedule of organized activities from sport challenges and games, to art projects and other fun educational activities. Also, look for weekly visits from our Mobile Sports Clinics and Craft Wagons, as well as from other surprise guests. Check the daily/weekly schedule at YOUR neighborhood park for more details. Beard School – 220 W. Kennedy Street (operates 9:30 – 5:30) Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Indoor Recreation, Field Trips, Great Kids have Great Role Models program Burnet Park – Coleridge Avenue Athletic fields, Swimming pool, NEW Water Playscape, NEW Playground, Golf Course, Hoops/Tennis Courts, Organized games, Arts/Crafts, Indoor Recreation. Clinton Playlot/Northeast Community Center – Lodi & Gertrude / Oak & Hawley Basketball Courts, Youth Basketball Clinics, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Indoor Recreation. Kirk Park – Borden and Midland Avenues Athletic Fields, Swimming Pool, Playground, Covered Basketball Court, Tennis, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Indoor Recreation, Free Lunch, Great Kids have Great Role Models program McChesney Park – Grant Blvd. and Pond Street ***New summer program*** Outdoor/Indoor Recreation, Organized Games, Playground, Hoops/Tennis Courts, Field Trips (Note: Hours are Noon – 5 p.m.) Southwest Community Center – 401 South Ave Pool, Outdoor/Indoor Recreation, Indoor Hoops, NEW Playground, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Free Lunch Schiller Park – Farmer Street and Whitwell Drive Athletic Fields, Swimming Pool, Sprinkler, Indoor/Outdoor Recreation, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Hoops/Tennis Courts Shea Middle School – 1607 S. Geddes Street Athletic fields, Indoor/Outdoor Recreation, Hoops Courts, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Great Kids have Great Role Models program Westmoreland Park – 130 Westmoreland Ave Covered Basketball Court, Organized Games, Indoor/Outdoor Recreation, Water Playscape, Free Lunch, Great Kids have Great Role Models program Wilson Park – McBride and Taylor Streets Swimming Pool, Playground, Hoops Courts, Indoor/Outdoor Recreation, Computers, Organized Games, Arts/Crafts, Free Lunch, Great Kids have Great Role Models program 2 Special Parks Programs Night Recreation An EXPANDED Night Recreation Program returns this summer, with SIX schools in SIX different neighborhoods opening their doors to children and teens during those late-afternoon/early evening hours. Experienced staff will be on hand to provide structured activities and open play for neighborhood youth ages 8 to 18. The program runs from July 6th – August 20th (except where noted) and will be offered weeknights as indicated by the schedule below. Games and activities will be provided for younger children during the early portion of the evening, and for older teens during the later portion of the evening. The following sites will be offering supervised recreation programming to neighborhood youth: Hours Site Days 8-14yrs. 15-18yrs. McKinley-Brighton School Monday to Friday 5-7:30pm 7:30-10pm Franklin Magnet School Monday to Thursday 5-7:30pm 7:30-10pm Dr. King Elementary Gym Monday to Friday 5-7:30pm 7:30-10pm Blodgett Elementary Gym Monday to Friday 4-6:30pm 6:30- 9pm Blessed Sacrament Gym Wednesday to Friday 5-7:30pm 7:30-10pm Most Holy Rosary Gym Fridays 5-7:30pm 7:30-10pm Great Kids have Great Role Models Created and delivered by staff from the Prevention Network, GKhGRM returns to our summer program for its 5th year. The Prevention team will visit four parks on a weekly basis according to the schedule below. Registered participants take part in a variety of fun games and activities designed to teach positive behaviors and decision- making when it comes to drugs, alcohol, and other issues facing our youth today. Kids will also take part in the annual t-shirt design contest, and be eligible for a fun-filled night at a Skychiefs Game. Begins July 13th. Wilson Park: Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30 Beard School: Tuesdays 1 pm - 2 pm Shea Middle School: Wednesdays 1 pm - 2 pm Kirk Park: Wednesdays 2:30 - 3:30 Westmoreland Park: Thursdays 1 pm - 2pm All-Comers Track Meets The Syracuse Chargers Track Club and Syracuse Parks will host a series of FREE track meets, open to all area youth and adults, at Sunnycrest Athletic Complex. Participants are welcome to register for a number of events, including sprints, relays, hurdles, jumps, and throws. Ribbons will be awarded according to age group. The meets are a great opportunity for beginners and experienced runners alike. Come and discover YOUR personal best!!! Meets will be held (weather permitting) on June 7th and 21st, and July 5th and 19th. All meets will start at 6 p.m. Registration begins at 5:30. 3 Mobile Recreation Units …bringing the fun to YOUR neighborhood. Our mobile recreation units will be visiting city parks each week at the designated times, according to the schedule below. This program runs from July 6th to August 19th as the weather permits. All materials and/or equipment will be provided, so just bring yourself and your friends! All activities are open to children ages 8 to 15. Sports Clinics I (Basketball) – At each site, clinic leaders will teach participants the fundamental skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, and defending. The short sessions will include basketball drills, short games, and other fun competition Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 11:00 – 12:15 Schiller Comfort Ty.ler Beard School Seymour School Burnet 12:30 – 1:45 McChesney Barry Wilson Clinton Shea 2:30 – 4:30 Westmoreland Skiddy Park Southwest Kirk Park Homer Wheaton Sports Clinic II (multiple sports) – Here’s a chance to try a new sport! Each week, the Sports Clinic II staff will introduce and teach fundamental skills related to a new sport or recreational activity. Sessions may include softball skills, soccer skills, volleyball, tennis, and more! Check you park calendar for more info! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 11:00 – 12:15 Westmoreland Skiddy Park Southwest Kirk Park Shea 12:30 – 1:45 Schiller Comfort Tyler Beard School Barry Burnet 2:30 – 4:30 McChesney Homer Wheat Wilson Clinton/NECC Lexington Park Arts N Craft Wagon I – The Craft wagon is BACK…Meet up with our arts and crafts instructors, who will be waiting with all kinds of materials for simple crafts projects that you can take home with you. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 11:00 – 12:15 Shea Schiller TBA Clinton/NECC N/A 12:30 – 1:45 Burnet Barry Southwest Barry Seymour 2:30 – 4:30 Wilson Comfort Tyler Beard Westmoreland Kirk Arts N Craft Wagon II – By popular demand, a SECOND Arts N Crafts Wagon will be making the rounds this summer. Check your park’s calendar for DOUBLE the arts and crafts fun! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1:00 – 2:30 Kirk Seymour Sch. Wilson McChesney Lexington Park 2:45 – 4:15 Southwest Burnet Shea School Schiller Homer Wheat 5:00 – 7:00 Blodgett School Franklin Dr. King Blessed Sacrament McKinley Adventure in the Park – Don’t miss this summer’s ADVENTURE staff when they visit YOUR park! Each week, participants will engage in fun game and activities that challenge both your body AND your mind! Let the ADVENTURE begin! Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 11:00 – 12:15 Southwest Barry Shea TBA Wilson 12:30 – 1:45 Kirk Westmoreland Schiller Southwest Kirk 2:30 – 4:30 Burnet Comfort Tyler Clinton/NECC Burnet Beard 4 Golf Courses Two city parks – Burnet and Sunnycrest – have nine-hole, par-3 courses, which are open from May 1 to October 15, 7 a.m. to dusk, weather permitting. These courses are the only two public golf courses located in the City of Syracuse and each are located minutes from downtown. The courses easily see 25,000 rounds of play each season, and offer not only open play but leagues as well. In addition, our courses attract many local schools and youth organizations whose children receive golf instruction. Several citywide Senior, Junior and Adult golf tournaments are offered as well. Syracuse’s two golf courses, with their great views of the city and low fees, offer a great opportunity whether you’re an avid golfer or just beginning. Burnet Park Sunnycrest Park Tournaments Avery and Coleridge Aves Caleb Avenue, off Hickock Avenue (315) 487-6285 (315) 463-9358 Junior (Ages 8 to 17) Monday, July 26 at Sunnycrest Park Fees Season Passes: and Thursday, July 29 at Burnet Park For Nine Holes: City Residents Non-City Residents Each year 150 youngsters from Burnet Juniors (ages 8-17) $3.00 Juniors $40.00 Juniors $65.00 and Sunnycrest Parks compete in one Adults (ages 18-54) $6.00 Adults $100.00 Adults $125.00 of five age groups attempting to Senior $3.00 Seniors $40.00 Seniors $65.00 qualify for a chance to win the coveted Mayor’s Cup.