INVER GROVE HEIGHTS Summer Summer 2021 Registration Parks & Kick-Off ONLINE, ALL DAY Recreation Saturday April 10 Special Events! Get Kids Sports Night Terrific Tuesdays THE Food Truck Days SCOOP Let’s Pawty Dog On Active Adults Park Celebration 55+ programs www.ighmn.gov/parksandrecreation Summer 2021 Who’s Ready For an Opportunity to Provide Community Input! Awesome Summer?! We value your opinion.....................5 Your Parks and Recreation team is ready Veterans Memorial Community Center to bring you and your family some fun Admission Rates and Open Hours ..........7 programs this summer! For all the fun details, Building and Holiday Hours ................6 scroll through this brochure, or check us out Childcare Center...........................8 at www.ighmn.gov/parksandrecreation. Community Center Facility Rentals ........52 Membership ..............................8 We are excited to provide you with a variety of affordable, enjoyable programs for Pool Birthday Parties......................53 all ages. Many are established favorites and some are brand new activities to try. Aquatics We look forward to bringing back our popular Kids Rock program this summer. Indoor Pools Information . .13–16 It will look a little different due to COVID-19 restrictions, but it will still offer the Lifeguard Training ........................24 same quality staff and program content families have come to expect. Swimming Lessons ...................18–23 Water Safety Day .........................17 Discover Something New This summer we encourage you to try a new activity in our park system or at the Fitness VMCC! Here are some of our staff favorites: Group Fitness Classes.....................10 Fitness Center .............................9 • Try pickleball or disc golf at North Valley Park Personal Training .........................12 • Go for a walk at one of our wooded trails (page 56 has a Scavenger Hunt at Specialty Fitness Classes . .11 Harmon Farms!) Ice Skating • Attend the Birding Event at Swing Bridge Park (page 56) Learn to Skate Program ...................25 • Try a new fitness class—a great way to get fit and meet a new friend! Preschool • Join the E-Sports Leagues Preschool Sports and Programs .......26–27 • Take a tennis or archery lesson Safety Classes • Find your own new favorite pursuit…. we have over 350 activities to Basic First Aid/CPR Class . 23 choose from! Youth We Care About You and Your Family At Home Art Kits..........................38 What a year it’s been… We all hope that COVID-19 will soon be a thing of the past. E-Sports Leagues .........................39 In the meantime, we will continue to offer safe and fun programs this summer. The Fishing ...................................33 Parks and Recreation team monitor COVID-19 guidelines diligently to ensure that our Gymnastics — Bee Elite Academy .........33 programs are following the necessary protocols to keep you and your family healthy. Kids R.O.C.K...............................34 Music and Art ............................37 If you have any questions, you can always give us a call at 651-450-2585. We can’t Pool Birthday Parties......................53 wait to see you! Sports and Leagues...................28–32 – Your IGH Parks and Recreation Team Summer Camps ......................35–36 Summer Jobs.............................54 www.ighmn.gov/parksandrecreation Adult E-Sports Leagues .........................39 Sports....................................40 DIRECTORY Community Pickleball.................................41 Advertising/Marketing 651-450-2508 Special Events Birthday Parties 651-554-3423 The Scoop: Active Adults 55+ See pages 55–58 Fitness Classes............................43 Class Registrations 651-450-2585 Programs.................................42 Fitness Center 651-554-3420 Senior Club...............................44 Guest Services 651-450-2480 Speakers .................................45 Ice/Turf Rental 651-450-2468 Like Us on Facebook! Parks & Recreation Office 651-450-2585 VMCC Facility Rentals 651-450-2468 Get updates on upcoming programs, Parks, Facilities and City Golf Course events, local happenings and more on Inver Wood Golf Course...............46–47 Summer Kids R.O.C.K. 651-450-2585 Facebook! Search for Inver Grove Heights Parks and Facilities Guide . .48–51 *Weather Line 651-450-2595 Parks and Recreation. Park Shelter Reservations . .50 REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION The City of Inver Grove Heights is willing to provide reasonable Special Events .......................55–58 accommodations to allow effective communication and participation in programs and activities. If you would like to request an accommodation for a program, please contact the Parks & Recreation Office at 651-450-2585. 2 Stay Safe and Healthy · COVID-19 Notes PLEASE NOTE: The COVID-19 Pending Program icon indicates • The use of face coverings is required by Executive Order if a program is pending guidance per the 21-11 (https://mn.gov/governor/news/executiveorders. COVID-19 CDC. Please check the website jsp) to use our facilities or participating in our programs. PENDING www.ighmn.gov for updates PROGRAM • Fitness classes may be limited and require reservations. as we get closer to the starting date. • Towels, locks and locker rentals are temporarily suspended. • The sauna is closed until further notice. • Cleaning will be everyone‘s responsibility. • Sanitizer stations are available. COVID-19 VMCC Operational Planning The mission of the City of Inver Grove Heights is to provide services and facilities that enhance the quality of life in our vibrant community. The public that uses our Veterans Memorial Community Center and participates in our many recreation programs should be advised that the city is doing our best to protect the safety of the public and our staff. While we take reasonable measures to ensure our facilities and programs are safe, we cannot guarantee that our programs and facilities are free of the COVID-19 virus. As a user of these services you acknowledge this and accept risk while using these services. Please use our facilities and participate in our programs by following recommendations provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which can be found at www.cdc.gov. This brochure content is based on current guidelines and information available to the Parks & Recreation staff at this time. As guidelines from the CDC become available regarding our facilities, we will continue to update our phased approach to opening these various facility areas and programs. We look forward to seeing you at the VMCC and in our various programs this summer! Go to www.ighmn.gov/COVID-19 for the most up-to-date information SUMMER 2021 3 IGH Summer Park & Rec Highlights Ballroom 1 7 Dance Get the Scoop for 55+ NEW Youth and See pages 42–45 for activities, programs and speakers coming this summer. Adult E-Sports Leagues Spring session starts soon! See page 39. 2 8 Join the VMCC May 1–June 15 — and pay no enrollment fee! Youth Fishing Class Prepare for season opener, www.ighmn.gov/memberships See page 33 for details. 3 9 H H Notify Me! DON’T MISS OUT! April 10 is Summer H Sign up to get email notifications from us about the Registration KICK-OFF DAY! Parks and Rec programs and events you love. See page 28 for more information. Go to www.ighmn.gov/list.aspx to sign up. H H 10 4 Parks and Recreation Staff Princess Dance in a Box Throughout each brochure we will highlight some of our Parks FATHER’S DAY EDITION and Recreation Staff including the VMCC, Aquatic, Fitness, Parks, Inver Wood, Recreation, Guest Services and more! Next See page 56 for details. time see you them around the community please say hi! 5 11 Birthday Pool Themes Party Food Truck Days Mermaids? Pirates? Beach fun? And family activities, see page 58! We’ve got your birthday party planning covered. We've also added a larger room to allow for more social distancing. 6 See page 53 for details! New Creative 12 Art and Music Activities IGH Parks & Recreation Department IS ASKING FOR YOUR INPUT! See pages 36–38 for details. See page 5 for announcement. 4 Adult Soccer Ballroom Day Trips! Leagu Dance Biking EventsH PRESCHOOL • YOUTH • ADULTS • ADULT AGES 55+ • FITNESS • AQUATICS • MEMBERSHIPS • SPECIAL EVENTS IGH Parks & Recreation Department IS ASKING FOR YOUR INPUT! Watch for opportunities this summer to participate in surveys and focus groups to provide input towards programming for all ages! To be placed on a focus group list please contact Julie Dorshak at [email protected] or 651-450-2588. SUMMER 2021 5 Veterans Memorial Community Center Your local center for many fitness and recreation amenities at an affordable price! The Veterans Memorial Community Center (VMCC) is in the heart of Inver Grove Heights, offering a place for fun, fitness and families! Everyone is welcome! We have something for everyone, no matter your age or ability. We offer daily admission fees, as well as memberships (see pages 7–8). Learn more about facility schedules by visiting www.ighmn.gov/communitycenter. VMCC BUILDING HOURS* Monday–Friday: 5 a.m.–9 p.m. VMCC Amenities Saturday & Sunday: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. The VMCC Aquatic Center FOR FACILITY HOURS AND • Indoor Water Park SCHEDULES • Dive Well with 1- and Water Park, Pools, Fitness Center, 3-meter diving boards Ice Arenas, Gymnasium, and • 8-lane Lap Pool Pickleball please visit • Hot Tub www.ighmn.gov/ The VMCC Fitness Center communitycenter • Fitness Center including free weight area and strength and cardio equipment or call 651-450-2480 • Fitness studios