GO! GAITHERSBURG
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MAYOR
Jud Ashman
COUNCIL MEMBERS Neil Harris Lisa Henderson Jim McNulty Ryan Spiegel Robert T. Wu
CITY MANAGER Tanisha Briley
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
FROM THE DIRECTOR
Did you know that Gaithersburg is home to 30 parks? Did you know that all City residents live within approximately ¾ of a mile of a City park? As we move into the warmer days of spring, I hope you will take the time to get out and visit a park or two, or challenge yourself to visit all of them! Our website – gaithersburgmd.gov – even offers a Park Finder so you can see where each park is located as well as the amenities and features that are available at each one. And, as always, we continue to offer an amazing assortment of summer camps, fun-filled adult and youth sports leagues, challenging in-person and virtual fitness classes, as well as a variety of special events, beautiful rental facilities and exciting programs that you are sure to love. With so many options to choose from, you and your family will find many opportunities to move, play and grow! Carolyn Muller Director, Parks, Recreation and Culture “Spring drew on...and a greenness grew over those brown beds, which, freshening daily, suggested the thought that Hope traversed them at night, and left each morning brighter traces of her steps.”- Charlotte Brontë Front cover: Be Your Best Fest at Casey Community Center | Daniel Martinez
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Benjamin Gaither Center (55+) . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Arts Barn Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-29 Ballet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13 Cooking Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19 Dance Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11,13 Entertainment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-25 Facility Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 Fitness Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11, 13-15 Fitness Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Miniature Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Music Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Preschool Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11, 19 Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Skate Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Swimming Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Yoga. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16 Youth and Teen Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . 29-31 Zumba. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE MISSION STATEMENT
We provide quality parks, well-planned, sustainable facilities and diverse cultural, artistic and recreational opportunities for all ages and interests to promote the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The City of Gaithersburg is committed to making reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests must be made a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the program or activity. Program entry may be delayed/denied if the request does not allow the City sufficient time to consider/ arrange accommodations. Please call 301-258-6350.
HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE GUIDELINES
The City is committed to a culture of respect that embraces our diverse community and its religions, beliefs and customs. A policy is in place that guides how the Department works with program participants in an equitable and flexible manner to accommodate, when feasible, scheduling requests based upon the observance of recognized religious holidays. The full policy is available on the City’s website.
