Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation Department PO Box 28, Spotsylvania, VA 22553 Office located in Loriella Park, 10910 Leavells Road Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Call us at 540-507-PLAY (7529) Visit us on line at www.spotsylvania.va.us/parksandrec Email us at Snow Branch [email protected] Every Wednesday 10:30-10:45am Children 2 & under Loriella Park Office Hours with a caregiver SPOTSYLVANIA PARKS & REC The office, located in Loriella Park, 10910 Leavells Rd. Fredericksburg VA 22407 Open from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday—Friday, except on holidays. The office is closed on the following holidays: Wednesday, January 1, 2020– New Years Friday, January 17, 2020– Lee Jackson Day Monday, January 20, 2020– Martin Luther King Day Monday, February 17, 2020– President’s Day Bring your needlework or Spotsylvania Alert System Register to receive timely alerts and emergency other handcrafts. Enjoy the notifications from the county on cancellations, PLAY BY PLAY program info, and more! These alerts can be company of fellow crafters. received through emails, or text messages. To Every Tuesday 1-3pm register, visit: www.spotsyalert.com Snow Branch January–March 2020 Get informed with our “Bulk Email” The beginning of each month, the Parks and Rec- reation Department will send a “Bulk Email” listing registration information for upcoming sports, activi- ties, and special events. If you would like to receive this informational email, please provide your name, address, telephone number, and email address to the Parks and Recreation Department at [email protected]. Read with therapy dogs trained to be avid listeners. The library Inclement Weather Policy provides books, or bring a In the event of inclement weather or emergency situations, call our favorite. Practice your reading cancellation line, find cancelations on our website during normal office hours, and collect a bookmark, too. or sign up to receive notifications Call the branch to book your time. through the Spotsylvania Alert System at SpotsyAlert.com 4th Saturdays of the month Cancelation Line: 540-898-8546 Grades K-6 540-507-PLAY (7529) www.spotsylvania.va.us/parksandrec 1-2:30pm 2 23 Inside this Issue SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS Office Directory and Information ……………………………………………..….. 3 Each year, Spotsylvania County Parks & Recreation Department hosts a General Information ……………………………………………………..……….... 4 multitude of special events for the community. These events range in Facilities ……………………………………………………………………….....….. 5 crowds of 50 participants to 30,000 participants. Each event presents the Registration Information ………………………………………..………………… 6 opportunity for local businesses to become involved in different ways. The Household Liability Waiver ………………………………………..……………… 7 majority of the events hosted by the Spotsylvania Parks & Recreation Special Interest Classes Department are funded by sponsorships and donations or by vendor fees. • Artists in Bloom.. ………………………………………………..………….. 8 We appreciate your time and your interest in becoming a sponsor or • GymFun Gymnastics..….……………………………………………….…… 8 vendor. It is because of your generosity and support that these events are made possible! • Dog Obedience…….. ……………………………………………...…...…..... 8 • Horseback Riding Classes..………………………………………………….. 8 • Soo Bahk Do Karate ………..……………………………………...…...…..... 9 • Tiny Tigers Soo Bahk Do Karate .…….…………………………...…...…..... 9 • Tai Chi & QiGong ...……………..………………………………...…...…..... 9 • Tiger Rock Tae Kwon Do.. …………………………………………..…........ 10 • Intro to the Sparkettes….…………………………………………………..…. 10 Youth Sports To be a part of these great events and more, please contact • Youth Soccer………………………………..…………………………….….. 11 • Youth Baseball, Softball & T-Ball……………..…………………………..… 12 Lindsay Leach at 540-507-7540 or [email protected] Senior Life ADVERTISING BANNER PROGRAM • AARP Smart Driver Program .………………………………………….....…. 13 • Senior Tai Chi………………………………………………………….......…. 13 • Pickleball …………………………………………………………………….. 13 Spotsylvania County Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer • Senior Center Activities …………………………………………………...… 14 businesses and organizations the opportunity to show their support for • Spotsylvania Senior Citizens Association …………………………………… 14 active recreation by purchasing a space to hold a 3 x 6 Nylon mesh • Senior Historic Fredericksburg Bus Trip.. ………………………...…...…..... 15 banner to be displayed at one of the following fields: Special Events & Holiday Activities ◊ Patriot Park • Move Yo Brush N Booty……...……………………………………………... 16 ◊ Loriella Park ◊ Marshall Park Mar. -Jul. Jul. -Nov. Mar. -Nov. • Grow & Giggle……...……………………………………………...…...…..... 17 ◊ Legion Field ◊ Arritt Park Arritt Park $80 $80 $150 • Boys’ Night Out……...……………………………………………...…...….... 18 ◊ Chewning Park • Girls’ Night Out……. ………………………………..……………………… 18 ◊ Harrison Road Park Chewning Park $80 $80 $150 ◊ Lee Hill Park Harrison Road Park • Breakfast with the Easter Bunny………….. …………..…………...……….. 19 $80 $80 $150 Promotional banners can be • Community Clean Up Day………………………………………...…...…..... 20 displayed on the outfield fences for Lee Hill Park $80 $80 $150 the duration of the 2020 season, • Outdoor Adventure Spring Break Camp……...…………………...…...…..... 20 March through November, or for a Loriella Park $100 $100 $190 shorter time period. Banners are • New York City Spring Bus Trip ..…………………………………………… 21 visible to attendees at over 1,200 Legion Field $100 $100 $190 recreational games, over twenty • Upcoming Program Registrations………….. ……………………...……….. 22 tournaments, and other daily athletic Marshall Park $100 $100 $190 activities scheduled throughout the How We Can Help Grow Your Business year. Patriot Park $100 $100 $190 • Sponsorships …………………………….………………………………….. 23 Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (540) 507-7525 for • Banner Program……….. ………………………………………..………….. 23 more information. 22 3 Upcoming Registrations Office Directory and Information Kevin Brooks, Director [email protected] 507-7527 Brian Barnes, Recreation Manager [email protected] 507-7526 Darrell Holladay, Parks Manager [email protected] 507-7528 SPORTS DIVISION SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS BEGINNING Jonathan Frith, Recreation Programmer [email protected] 507-7534 APRIL 6TH: George Major, Recreation Programmer [email protected] 507-7535 SUMMER CAMPS LEISURE DIVISION Lindsay Leach, Special Events Coordinator [email protected] 507-7540 SWIM LESSONS Rick Hamm, Program Assistant [email protected] 507-7533 KIDS’ FISHING DERBY COPS ‘N BOBBERS Tammy Burgess, Program Assistant II [email protected] 507-7532 FROG FINDERS ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION CARDBOARD BOAT REGATTA Faith Jackson, Administrative Support Supervisor [email protected] 507-7527 Brenda Holland, Office Technician [email protected] 507-7531 YOUTH FALL SOCCER, FALL Toni Lundmark, Secretary [email protected] 507-7530 FLAG FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING Jillian Gattis, Secretary [email protected] 507-7539 Registration Begins May 11th MAINTENANCE STAFF Scott Babcock Patrick Dunavant Troy Mitchell **CHECK BACK FOR DETAILS!** Steve Bennett Hank Hicks Scott Sale Phil Chewning JD Jerrell Hunter Seketurski James Chitwood Mark Sorrell 4 21 General Information Special Events Mission Statement The Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation Department’s mission is to provide and manage a variety of leisure activities and facilities that will promote personal growth, physical fitness, and recreational needs to fulfill the desires of Spotsylvania County residents. Parks and Recreation Commission The Parks and Recreation Commission is an advisory body of the Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors, which serves as a liaison between the Parks and Recreation Department and the citizens. The Commission consults with and advises the Parks and Recreation Director in matters affecting recreation policies and programs related to the total community recreation program and its long-range projected programs. The Commission meets the third Thursday of every other month beginning in February at 6:00pm in the Board of Supervisors’ Chambers of the Holbert Building. Input from the public is invited and encouraged. For those persons with special needs, contact the Saturday, May 16, 2020 department five days prior to the meeting and accommodations will be made. Departure from Loriella Park at 4:30am Drop Off at 34th Street Macy’s $70 Register March 2– May 8, 2020 Please excuse our mess as we update and renovate! We’re looking forward to providing an ever better outdoor experience at this beautiful Experience the City in the Spring! Visit Central Park, take a carriage ride location! through the city and eat outside at one of the world famous restaurants! OPEN FOR WEEKENDS BEGINNING IN MARCH! Avoid the crowds of the holidays and take in everything New York City has to offer! 20 5 Outdoor Recreation Facilities Indoor Facilities: Spotsylvania County residents may reserve Community Centers for a fee. (open to residents only) Available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis for meetings, birthdays, etc. Reservations are made up to one year in advance through the Spotsylvania Parks and Recreation Department office and users are responsible for clean up and trash removal. Each center has a large meeting room, kitchen, restrooms, tables, and chairs. Operating and rental policies are available at the Parks and Recreation Department Office or online at www.spotsylvania.va.us/parksandrec. Community Centers: Berkeley