Abilene Parks & Recreation As you and your family prepare for the winter, we encourage you take part in some of the wonderful events during these upcoming months. Our staff is always working hard to provide you with the best recreation opportunities by creating a mix of your old favorites with new events and leagues. Come join us this winter in some of our upcoming events, such as our Trout Derby, Winter Break Camp, Daddy Daughter Dance, and many others! I encourage everyone to get out and visit any of our Park or Recreation facilities to discover new adventures and make lasting memories. We look forward to serving you and your families this winter, and we hope you all have a wonderful and happy holidays! Sincerly,
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Administrative Staff Lesli Andrews
Director of Community Services
Chris Gibson
Assistant Director of Community Services
Ann Hall
Recreation Manager/ Adaptive Recreation Manager
Bobby Brown Senior Services/ Aquatics Manager
Richard Rodgers Parks Division Manager
Alyssa Hartley Multimedia Specialist
Kaitlin Richardson Project Manager
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
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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Winter Break Camp 2019
Agents Needed: Boys and Girls Ages 6-13
$50 per 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!
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Thursday, February 6, 2020
Abilene Convention Center per 7:00pm-9:00pm Person Doors Open at 6:30pm
$12
Register between November 25 and December 15 to receive your commemorative stocking stuffer just in time for Christmas! Registration will be open from November 25th to February 6th at 5pm
Register at www.abilenetx.gov/signup #discoveryournextadventure
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Adult Winter Volleyball Women’s Coed Volleyball & Volleyball Jan. 27 to Mar. 2 Monday's starting at 6pm
Jan. 30 to Mar. 5 Thursday's starting at 6pm
Registration open through Nov. 8 to Jan. 3 Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
Spring Youth
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Age Groups: 6-8 • 9-10 • 11-12 • 13-14 Recreation &Competitive for 9-10 & 11-12
$55
per player
Pre-formed teams or Placed on a team
Register online at www.abilenetx.gov/signup
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Birthdays • Family Reunions • Baby Showers • Business Parties
Reserve your facility today at www.abilenetx.gov/rentals 12 •
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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 14 •
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Rec Centers & Staff COBB
Daniels
2302 State Street 676-6447
541 N 8th 676-6443
Coordinator: Joyce Christine Schutter joyce.schutter@abilenetx.gov Specialist: Carey Johnson carey.johnson@abilenetx.gov
Coordinator: Jazmyn Gindratt jazmyn.gindratt@abilenetx.gov Specialist: Racquel Garrett racquel.garrett@abilenetx.gov
ROSE
Sears
2609 S 7th 676-6445
2250 Ambler 676-6440
Coordinator: Laura Holbrook laura.holbrook@abilenetx.gov Specialist: Kaci Faulks kaci.faulks@abilenetx.gov
Coordinator: Michael Pecararo michael.pecararo@abilenetx.gov Specialist: Katie Brokovich katie.brokovich@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
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Staff: Natasha Jones • Recreation Supervisor Kay Cooper • Recreation Specialist John Martinez • Program Worker Menyon Booker • Recreation Leader
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CO M I N G S O O N
Spring 2020
Spring Break Camp
March 9-13 7:00am-6:00pm $65 per Child Steam-N-Wheels Bike Race
Saturday, March 14 10:00am $35 per Person
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4 7:00pm FREE! 18 •
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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