WICHITA PARK & RECREATION WINTER 2019 | ACTIVITIES GUIDE JANUARY - MARCH CREW CITY WICHITA.GOV/PARKANDREC Check out page 2 for details! 1 There's a new Crew in town! The City mascots have joined forces to create Schedule of events: a fun new kids program called the City Crew! Barry the Bison of Wichita Park and Recreation, FEB 2 Kickoff Party Riverside Tennis Center 1-3pm Sparky from Wichita Fire Department and MAR 30 Kansas Critters Great Plains Nature Center 1-3pm Sergeant Justice from Wichita Police are APR 27 Firefighters in Fire Training Facility 1-4pm inviting kids 12 & under to join their crew. Training Once you are a member you will be invited to JUN 8 Grillin’ & Chillin’ Central Riverside Park 12-2pm exclusive events held in each district of Wichita, such as a barbeque, pool party and ice skating, JUL 20 Summer Splash Harvest Pool 6:30-8:30pm to name a few. AUG 24 Fun in the Sun OJ Watson Park 10am-12pm Plus, there will be other events that pop-up OCT 19 Skate Sensation Wichita Ice Center 12-2pm throughout the year as an extra bonus, such as a free ticket to a local sporting event! BARRY SPARKY . JUST SGT ICE Registration starts Jan. 1st! Visit Wichita.gov/CityCrew for more information and to register for the Crew online! 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 Recreation Center Locations 5 Facility Rental Information 6-7 Athletics 8-9 Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center 10-11 Specialty Camps & Kids Konnection 12-15 Tot Classes Accreditation 16-21 Youth Classes The Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) is a process Adult 55+ Classes of appraisal whereby parks and recreation 22-23 agencies demonstrate that they meet the required standards to provide ongoing quality ARK 24-35 Adult Classes programs, services and facilities to their SP Y citizens. Accreditation is based on an agency’s compliance with the 151 national standards. 36-39 Policies & Registration Wichita Park & Recreation was officially accredited on October 4, 2016 at the National Recreation and Park Association Conference in St. Louis! Wichita is one of only 174 Park & TO Recreation agencies in the United States that RUC RS W has received this accreditation. ST AN IN TE Building a Caring Community D Wichita Park & Recreation is committed to ! programs that serve the needs of youth and Park & Recreation adults. If you need special accommodations to participate in our programs, please notify is looking for part-time, us when registering. passionate individuals to teach The City of Wichita does not discriminate on unique programs not widely the basis of age, sex, race, ethnicity, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or offered in Wichita! disability. In providing services to the public, We are also looking for sewing the City of Wichita must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal and daytime fitness intructors. anti-discrimination statute designed to remove All positions paid hourly. barriers that prevent qualified individuals with disabilities from discrimination on the basis of For more information or to apply, disability in services, programs, or activities of local governments. please contact Barb at (316) 268-4192 Register Online: Wichita.gov/ParkandRec • Phone: 316.268.4361 • Email: [email protected] 3 Recreation Center Locations Return to table of contents Col 9 James E 29th St North Jabara N ArkansasN Airport W 25th St North 6 N Broadway N HillsideN N Oliver W 21st St North Zoo Blvd E 21st St North 2 Waco 13 E 17th St North W 13th St North McLean Blvd 15 14 7 E 13th St North 17 18 Woodlawn N 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 Tyler W Maple Ridge Rd Ridge E Lincoln St 8 3 E Harry St McLean Blvd 12 E Mt Vernon S Meridian S S Seneca S W Pawnee S Broadway Dwight D E Pawnee Eisenhower National Airport 16 McConnell Air Force W 31st St South S Hydraulic S Base 1 Admin/Athletic Office 8 Goldenrod Community Facility 16 O.J. Watson Park 455 N. Main (67202) 1340 S. Pattie (67211) 3022 S. McLean Blvd. (67217) 316.268.4361 316.688.9301 316.529.9940 2 Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center 9 Great Plains Nature Center 17 Orchard 2755 E. 19th St. (67214) 6232 E. 29th St. North (67220) 4808 W. 9th St. (67212) 316.303.8015 316.683.5499 316.337.9244 OFF-SITE Auburn Hills Golf Course Clubhouse 10 Hyde Community Facility 18 Park Villa Community Facility 443 S. 135th St. West (67235) 201 S. Greenwood (67211) 1029 N. Bitting (67203) For yoga class info visit page 27. 316.688.9392 316.337.9222 3 Boston 11 Kiwanis Community Facility 19 Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center 6655 E. Zimmerly (67207) 5101 W. 2nd St. North (67212) 551 Nims (67203) 316.688.9301 316.337.9244 316.337.9257 4 Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 12 Linwood 20 Wichita Ice Center 701 Amidon St. (67203) 1901 S. Kansas (67211) 505 W. Maple St. (67213) 316.264.0448 316.337.9191 316.337.9199 5 Edgemoor 13 Lynette Woodard 5815 E. 9th St. (67208) 2750 E. 18th St. (67214) 316.688.9392 316.303.8015 6 Evergreen 14 McAdams 2700 N. Woodland (67204) 1329 E. 16th St. (67214) 316.303.8036 316.337.9222 7 Fairmount Community Facility 15 Minisa Community Facility 1647 N. Yale Blvd. (67218) 704 W. 13th St. North (67203) 316.303.8015 316.303.8036 4 Creating community through people, parks, and programs. Park Villa Return to table of contents 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 * Different rates apply. Call for details. Open Shelters Enjoy a covered space for your event! Open shelters feature amenities such as tables, electricity, charcoal grills, nearby restrooms and more! All open shelters are first come, first serve or $65 to reserve. Call 316.268.4361 for details. Please note that additional permits are required Boston Park McAdams Park West Douglas Park • • • for amplification and • Buffalo Park • Murdock Park • West Millbrook Park extra elements such as • Chisholm Creek • O.J. Watson Park* • Woodland Park moonbounces or other • Emery Memorial Park • Pawnee Prairie Park Gazebos inflatables and staging. • Garvey Park • Planeview Park • Lincoln Park Call 316.268.4225 for more info. • Dr. Glen Dey Park • Schweiter Park • Longview Park • Herman Hill Park • Sim Park • Central Riverside Park For rules and regulations • Leon Robinson Park • Sycamore Park • River Corridor regarding all rentals, visit • Linwood Park North Wichita.gov/ParkandRec. Register Online: Wichita.gov/ParkandRec • Phone: 316.268.4361 • Email: [email protected] 5 Athletics 455 N. Main, 11th floor Return to table of contents YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES Miracle League Baseball The Miracle League of Wichita provides an opportunity for children ages 5-18 with special needs to play baseball. With a specially designed rubber surface field, The Miracle League makes dreams come true for children of all abilities. Registration Begins: February 22 Registration Ends: March 29 Fee: $50 Season Starts: April 20 Season duration: 5 Weeks Location: Orchard Park Miracle Field Coed Rugby Join this no contact “flag” version of rugby that introduces boys and girls to basic skills and game play. Players learn proper passing and catching as well as teamwork for offensive and defensive formations. Grades 3-8. Registration Begins: December 31 Registration Ends: March 9 Fee: $50 Season Starts: April 7 Season Duration: 7 weeks Location: Linwood Park Football Field Coed Youth Lacrosse Experience the fastest growing youth sport in the nation! Enjoy eight weeks of a quality lacrosse program led by coaches with years of experience. See for yourself what lacrosse is all about. Equipment rental is available for $30. Grades 2-8. Registration Begins: December 31 Registration Ends: March 23 Fee: $70 Season Starts: April 20 Season duration: 8 Weeks Location: Dr. Glen Dey Park Locations: Dr. Glen Dey Park: Orchard Park Miracle Field: 2801 N. Grove (67219) 4808 W. 9th St. North (67209) Linwood Park Football Field: South Lakes Sports Complex: 1901 S. Kansas (67211) 2211 W. 47th St. South (67217) 66 Creating community through people, parks, and programs. Return to table of contents Athletics Information: Hours: 8:00a-5:00p, M-F (excluding holidays) • P: 316.268.4123 • Rainout Hotline: 316.219.9777 ADULT SPORTS LEAGUES Adult Coed Kickball League Come and relive your childhood glory days with this classic recess game! Kickball is a fun and purely recreational game that will get your heart rate up while keeping your stress level down. The season is six weeks with 12 games (double headers). Games will be played on Wednesday evenings. Registration Begins: December 31 Registration Ends: March 29 Fee: $350 per team Season Starts: April 3 Location: South Lakes Softball Complex City of Wichita Golf League Two-player teams face off against an opposing twosome for nine holes each Sunday.