Adventure Guide Fall 2019
Abilene Park s & Recreation
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Administrative Staff Lesli Andrews Director of Community Services
Chris Gibson
Assistant Director of Community Services
Ann Hall
Recreation Manager
Bobby Brown
Senior Services/ Aquatics Manager
Richard Rodgers Parks Division Manager
Alyssa Hartley
Multimedia Specialist
Kaitlin Richardson
Parks & Recreation Board Gary Grubbs, Chair David Pittman Marc Orner Jeff Goodin Leigh Black Robyn Wertheim Michael Homer
Senior Advisory Board Leroy King, Chair Maxine Williams James Francies Sylvia Herrera Cynthia Cooke Joe Lopez Johnny Whisenhunt Sydney Moore
Project Manager
The City of Abilene Recreation Division is a proud member of the following organizations: National Recreation & Park Association Texas Recreation & Park Society Texas Association on Aging Program Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Texas Public Pool Council
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Hours: Admission: Sun-Mon 1pm-7pm Kids 2 & Under ....... FREE! Tues-Sat 11am-7pm Kids Under 48”........ $4.00 Kids 48” & Over...... $6.00 Adults (18 & Over).. $7.00
After August 18, Adventure Cove is only open on Saturdays and Sundays Open Labor Day, Monday Sept. 2nd from 11am-7pm
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Splash Pads #SplashIntoAdventure Open every day from dawn ‘till dusk through mid-October!
Redbud
Sears
Scarborough
Nelson Stevenson
Doggie Splash
Saturday, September 7 Adventure Cove
10am-12pm $3 per Dog
*Dog required to attend
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DC Ol Ga s s e s
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$65 per dog
Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
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Winter Break Camp 2019
Agents Needed: Boys and Girls Ages 6-13
$pe5 0 r child
Dates: December 23, 26-27, 30-31 January 2 & 3 No Camp Dec. 24, 25, or Jan. 1 Time: 7:00am - 6:00pm Where: Sears Recreation Center
Registration opens Nov. 1
Includes daily lunch, snacks, arts & crafts, gym games, a field trip, and more!
Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/s
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All-Star Leagues
Dec. 14 - Jan. 25
6-7 year old Boys & Girls $65 per player Registration Open Between August 1 and November 1 Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
Youth Fall Volleyball $55 per player Sept. 14 - Oct. 26 Age Groups: 6-8 • 9-10 • 13-14 11-12 Recreation 11-12 Competitive
Pre-formed teams or Placed on a team
Registration starts June 1 - Aug. 16 Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
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After School Program Ages 6-13 3pm-6pm
$15 per person per week
Cobb Rec • Daniels Rec Rose Rec • Sears Rec
Enriched Learning New Experiences Fun Activities Healthy Snacks Homework Help Gym Games
Fee is waived for those on the free or reduced lunch program. Documentation must be provided. *Transportation is not provided *Not licensed by the State of Texas
Register at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
2019-2020 Registration open now Have questions? Email us at parksandrec@abilenetx.gov
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Fall Festival
m p -9 6 s l ie n a D 6 V 2 G t. Oc N. 8th & Treadaway Car Show at 3pm Trunk or Treat at 6PM Haunted House
Haunted House at 6:30pm Free Fun f the Whole Family! #discoveryournextadventure
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Birthdays • Family Reunions • Baby Showers • Business Parties
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4 Recreation Centers • 2 Activity Buildings • Festival Gardens • 24 Park Pavilions
Sears Recreation Center 2250 Ambler 325-676-6440
Rose Recreation Center 2605 South 7th 325-676-6445
Recreation Activity Buildings Pricing Renting for Parties and Events 9am-4pm or 5pm-12am - $135 9am-12am - $175 $100 Refundable Deposit & $5 Administration Fee
Cobb Recreation Center 2302 State Street 325-676-6447
GV Daniels Recreation Center 541 North 8th 325-676-6443
Recreation Center Pricing Renting for Parties and Events $35 per hour $100 Refundable Deposit & $5 Administration Fee For non-profit and commercial rates, call 325-676-6217. #discoveryournextadventure
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AIKIDO
Cobb Recreation Center Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm $
33/month
Rose Park Tennis Center Call 676-6292 for information about leagues, classes, camps, and tournaments.
Racquetball FREE • Sears Rec Center Call 325-676-6440 to reserve your court 18 •
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Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 7 Sears Recreation Center Free Community Dinner From 6pm until the food runs out!
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Active Adults We offer exercise classes, arts & crafts, special events, lunch, transportation, and weekly dances!
Our Hours:
Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:30am-4pm Tues: 8:30am-6pm Thurs: 8:30am-4pm & 5:30pm-10pm
More Info
Call: 325-734-5300 2625 South 7th seniors@abilenetx.gov www.abilenetx.gov/seniors
SENIOR YOGA
10am to 10:45am
Sears Recreation Center Every 2nd and 4th Monday FREE Sears Recreation Center hosts chair yoga, a gentle form of yoga that lets you perform stretch movements all while sitting in a chair and listening to calming music. Join us every 2nd and 4th Monday from 10am-10:45am to help you reduce stress and improve mental clarity. 20 •
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Gentle Fitness For Seniors
An hour-long workout featuring a warm up, strength, balance and flexibility exercises, and a cool down.
GV Daniels Rec Center
Tuesdays & THursdays
10:00am 10:45am Free!
w o h S t n e l Ta t 31 at 2pm
Saturday, Augus r e t n e C n io t n e v n o Abilene C 1100 N. 6th Come see the talent of our Abilene Seniors!
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Rec Centers & Staff COBB
Daniels
2302 State Street 676-6447
541 N 8th 676-6443
Specialist: Carey Johnson carey.johnson@abilenetx.gov
Specialist: Racquel Garrett racquel.garrett@abilenetx.gov
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Sears
2609 S 7th 676-6445
2250 Ambler 676-6440
Coordinator: Laura Holbrook laura.holbrook@abilenetx.gov
Specialist: Jazmyn Gindratt jazmyn.gindratt@abilenetx.gov
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Adaptive Recreation Life Skills • Gardening • Art for Life Exercise• Cooking Classes • Bowling Lunch • Field Trips • Quarterly Dances Guest Programmers • Special Olympics
$
40
Per Month
Staff: Natasha Jones • Recreation Supervisor Kay Cooper • Recreation Specialist John Martinez • Program Worker Menyon Booker • Recreation Leader
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Help support Parks & Recreation by donating $1 through your water bill or make an one time or recurring donations at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
For Water Bill donations, please contact the Water Department at 676-6405. Please have your account number handy.
Questions? Email us at ParksAndRec@abilenetx.gov