Registration • Make checks payable to the Springfield–Greene County Park Board. Include Driver’s License number and place of employment. • Registration forms received without payment will be returned to you. • Scholarships available on a limited basis. For information call 864-1049. • If you are not able to complete the registration form, please contact our office for assistance. Mail registration form and check to: Cancellation Policy: Springfield-Greene County Park Board • If you must cancel, please write/fax letter at least Program Registration five (5) business days before the activity/rental 1923 N. Weller • Springfield, MO 65803 start. Choose from these options: a) transfer to another activity/rental, or b) receive your money Indicate the program you are registering for on the back (less a $10 processing fee.) outside of your envelope. Some registration periods differ for a few programs. Please • Refunds take 2-3 weeks. check the specific information for programs that interest • There will be a $20 fee for all returned checks. you. Participant’s Name: Parent/Guardian Name: Home Phone: Date of Birth: Work Phone: School (if attending): E-mail: Home Address: City & Zip: Business Name & Address: City & Zip: Name of Activity Location Session/Dates/Day/Time Fee 1. _______________________________________________ 1. __________________________________ 1. ______________________________ 2. _______________________________________________ 2. __________________________________ 2. ______________________________ 3. _______________________________________________ 3. __________________________________ 3. ______________________________ My family and I hereby waive and release the Spring- Total Fees Enclosed: $___________ Charge to my: ___Visa ___ Mastercard field-Greene County Park Board and its Card Number: _____________________________________________________ representatives from claims for damages and/or injuries incurred while participating in or as a spec- Expiration Date: ________ 3 Digit V Code: _______ tator of the Springfield-Greene County Park Board activities. Signature of participant or parent if participant is under 18 Signature, exactly as it appears on the card I give permission for me and my child to be photographed while Return this form along with payment, to the above address. Make checks payable to the Springfield-Greene County participating in Park Board activities, and to use any photographs of Park Board. Include Driver’s License number and place me and my child for Park Board promotional purposes. of employment. Signature of participant or parent if participant is under 18 If you have a disability, do you require accommodations to participate in any of these activities?___________________________ If yes, please notify us at least one week prior to start of program. Please describe accommodation needed: _______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2 • parkboard.org Contents Connect with the Park Board AQUATICS PAVILION RENTALS 15 LEARN TO SWIM 27 facebook.com/theparkboard SWIM TEAM 27 SENIORS twitter.com/theparkboard SILVER SNEAKERS 21-22, 25 BIRTHDAY RENTALS 36 NORTHVIEW CENTER 26 Watch Know Your Parks, a 30-minute TV show BOTANICAL CENTER 8-9 SPARC about Park Board programs BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL 6 events and facilities, EQUESTRIAN 28 produced by Mediacom. BASKETBALL 6 See the show: FACILITIES SNOW DAYS 6 8:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday-Friday on MAP 34-35 Mediacom Channel 22 FACILITY DESCRIPTIONS 29-33 SPECIAL EVENTS 5 p.m. every day on City View Channel 80/15-1 or AT&T UVerse Channel 99 SEPT. - DEC. 4-5 http://cityview.springfieldmo.gov/category/ FAMILY CENTERS parks/ ACCESSIBLE RECREATION 23 SPORTS ADULT SPORTS 11 MEMBERS OF THE SPRINGFIELD– CHESTERFIELD 18-20 GREENE COUNTY PARK BOARD DAN KINNEY 20-22 ARCHERY 13 DOLING 23-26 CODP 12 Tim Shryack, Chair ICE PARK 14 Sarah McCallister, Vice Chair OAK GROVE 26 MIRACLE LEAGUE 10 Scott Bailes Matt Bailey Carolyn Gerdes FARM PARK 7 TENNIS 11 Paula Glossip Bob Horton YOUTH SPORTS 10 Sid Needem John Price OUTDOOR INITIATIVES ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ARCHERY 15 COOKING CLINICS 16 Bob Belote, Director of Parks Mike Crocker, Assistant Director DAY TRIPS 17 Jim Fisher, Assistant Director Miles Park, Assistant Director HOTLINE NUMBERS For information and cancellations. Kim Reser, Assistant Director Adult Sports (417) 864-1379 Pavilion Information (417) 864-2098 Karen Herron, Senior Executive Secretary Aquatics (417) 864-2099 Tennis (417) 864-2024 Jon Carney, Superintendent of General Services Anne-Mary McGrath, Superintendent of Recreation Dickerson Park Zoo (417) 864-1800 Youth Sports (417) 864-1379 Jerry Mitchell, Superintendent of Business Operations Dog Park (417) 864-1404 Thomas Moore, Superintendent of Special Facilities Jeff Cumley, Superintendent of Jordan Valley MISSION STATEMENT Jenny Fillmer Edwards, Public Information Administrator The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is committed to provide the highest quality of leisure Diana Tyndall, Marketing Coordinator opportunities, to offer programs for relaxation as well as stimulation, and to encourage personal Matt Coats, Park Ranger Supervisor and community enrichment for the citizens of Springfield and Greene County, Missouri. Lana Woolsey, Parks Attorney Terry Whaley, Ozark Greenways Executive Director ADA STATEMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Springfield-Greene County Park Board strives to provide quality recreational pro- grams to individuals of all abilities. If you or anyone you know has a disability and would like more information on the accessibility of our programs or facilities, please call the Springfield-Greene County Park Board at (417) 837-5808. We want to work with you to continue to improve accessibility for all patrons. Please write to us or call Sheri Davis at (417) 837-5808 at Northview Center if you experience difficulty in gaining access to any of our programs or facilities. INCLUSIVE RECREATION The Springfield-Greene County Park Board encourages participation by everyone in all activities. If you have a disability and need individual accommodations to participate in an activity, contact Sheri Davis at (417) 837-5808. Please call at least one week prior to the date of participation. The Springfield-Greene County Park 1923 N. Weller Board will work with individuals to meet their individual needs and enable them to participate. Springfield, Missouri 65803 (417) 864-1049 Relay Missouri: Visit parkboard.org TDD users only 1-800-735-2966. Voice callers only 1-800-735-2466. Special Events 20TH ANNUAL JAPANESE FALL FESTIVAL • HARVEST FEST 20th Annual Japanese Fall Festival Harvest Fest Three days of authentic Japanese culture Six weekends of fall-themed fun at the in the beautiful Mizumoto Japanese farm! Meander through the corn maze, Stroll Garden, celebrating Springfield’s take a hay ride, pick your own pumpkin sister city, Isesaki, Japan. Includes Osuwa Grandparents Day at the Zoo from our pumpkin patch, ride the Cow Taiko Drummers, lion dancing and Train or Grain Train, shoot the Corn Spend a special day making memories folk dancing, Hiroshi the top spinner, a Cannon, bounce on inflatables and much that will last a lifetime. Free zoo admission visiting delegation from Isesaki, authentic more as you enjoy this Midwest fall for grandparents (with or without your souvenirs, tea ceremonies, martial arts, tradition! grandkids!) origami, face painting, Japanese food, local Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 Dickerson Park Zoo 864-1800 artisans and performers and more! Special Age: All ages Age: All ages opening ceremony Friday night includes Date: Sept. 19-Oct. 25 Date: Sun., Sept. 6 th K-5 grade ambassadors from Springfield Time: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Public Schools. Each evening ends with an Sun., Noon-6 p.m. Fee: FREE for grandparents, intimate candlelight walk. Presented by Fee: Free, some activities have a small fee. $11/Adults & Teens, Springfield Sister Cities Association. Details Pumpkin prices based on weight. $8/Children 3-12 yrs. and at peacethroughpeople.org Corn Maze $3/adults, $2/kids 4-11 yrs., Seniors 60 yrs. and up Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden 891-1515 kids 4 and under free. Age: All ages Dog Swim XII Date: Sept. 11-13 The canine aquatics event of the year: Time: Fri., Sept. 11, 5-10 p.m. Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Corn has never been so ear-resistible! Dog Swim XII at Fassnight Pool! One dog Sat., Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Get lost in our corn maze, then pick your per human, no humans allowed in the Sun., Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. own pumpkin from the pumpkin patch. pool. All proceeds benefit Cruse Dog Fee: Daily $7/Adult, $3/Kids 3-12 yrs., Open in September during Fall Fest, then Park, Springfield’s first off-leash dog park. Weekend passes $12/adult, $5/3-12 yrs., starting Fri., Oct. 2, also open to 10 p.m. Proof of updated vaccination to register. Kids 2 and under free. Friday and Saturday nights. Pre-register by Sept. 1 online or in person, Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park 837-5949 or register on-site at the event. Pre- 1860’s Lifestyle Expo at Gray- Age: All ages registration strongly encouraged — dogs Date: Sept. 19-Oct. 25 don’t like waiting in line! Campbell Farmstead Time: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Noon-6 p.m. Fassnight Pool 864-1049 Rediscover pioneer life at the oldest house Date: Oct. 2-25 Age: Dogs