Johnson City Parks and Recreation Special points of interest: ~ Looking Forward to Seeing You! ~ Administration Highlights ~ Athletic Division Highlights ~ Park Services Division Highlights ~ Golf Division Highlights ~ Recreation Services Division Highlights
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Looking Forward to Seeing You! In anticipation of our city’s reopening of community centers, resuming athletic programming, weekend athletic events and permitting some special events in the coming months our staff is preparing facilities for the safe return of our patrons. Nothing is more important to us than the safety and well-being of our patrons. Things might seem a bit different when you return. You may experience limited enrollment in activities, screening questions prior to entry, face masks requirements, social distancing, limited use of equipment, water fountains, bottle refill stations and coffee or tea service suspended temporarily. Reservations for programming and activities will be required. Call-in reservations will begin on April 5 for Carver, Langston and Memorial Park Community Centers. The centers scheduled opening is April 12. The Athletic Division will open registration for adult softball and youth soccer, T-ball and softball on March 1 with games scheduled to begin April 15. Reservations for usage of park pavilions will be accepted beginning March 1 for dates on or after April 1. Help us keep each other safe. If you are at an increased risk or sick, please stay home.
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Administration Highlights ~
Budgets have been submitted from each division.
Rotary Park Inclusive Playground restroom is now complete.
Staff has developed reopening plans for the anticipated April 15 opening.
Safety equipment and signage has been ordered for reopening.
Pavilion reservations open March 1.
Athletic Highlights ~
Adult softball and youth soccer, T-ball and softball registration opens March 1 with games scheduled to begin on April 15.
Park Services Highlights ~
Keystone Center - Painting continues throughout the building. Deployed staff will return to their positions on March 1.
Preparing fields for all high school sports and Little League play.
Wilson Avenue Shop - Renovations underway inside and installation of gravel in parking lot.
Senior Services Highlights ~
Weekly Hump Day Upbeat publication is being emailed to all members.
Weekly COVID-19 Information distributed to email data base.
Johnson City Senior Center Foundation is working on Spring Forward for Senior campaign (former Christmas Box program). Distribution scheduled for March.
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Recreation Services Highlights ~
Carver Recreation Center - The splash pad is nearing completion. Staff will be trained to operate the system in the coming months.
Langston Centre - The Afterschool program has continued virtually throughout the month of February with 24 participants. Virtual education programs averaged 10-12 participants.
Aquatics - Construction of a chloramine extraction fan began in February in the pump room at Memorial Park Community Center. This will reduce chloramines in the air and protect equipment from oxidation and rust.
Golf Highlights ~
Welcome to new hire Mark Clem as golf course mechanic.
New tee dividers have been added to the practice range.
The Golf Course Deli will begin offering fountain drinks.
Spring aerification of the greens is scheduled for the week of March 15.
Along with Callaway golf clubs and balls, the golf shop will be carrying Callaway golf shoes and apparel.
First Tee sign up is ongoing through tricitiesgolf.org and will begin the week of March 15.
Hosting Liberty Bell tryouts on March 1 and 2.
Hosting two Tri-Cities Pro Ams April 26 and May 24.
Hosting two ladies traveling senior leagus days on June 21 and August 30.
Hosting men’s traveling senior league on October 18.
Check out the website or call the golf shop for event schedules and tee time availability.
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Administration Office ~ 4137 Bristol Hwy. ~ Johnson City, TN 37601 Phone: 423-283-5815 Fax: 423-283-5829 Email: jcparksinfo@johnsoncitytn.org Website: www.johnsoncitytn.org Like us on Facebook @jcparkstn Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @jcparkstn
Park Improvements ~ 4137 Bristol Highway Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 Phone: 423-283-5815 Fax: 423-283-5829
Upcoming Events March 1 - Picnic Pavilion Reservations Open
April 3 - ETYS Easter Classic - Winged Deer Park
March 1 - Adult Softball and Youth Soccer, T-Ball and Softball Registration Opens
April 5 - Call-in Reservations Begin - Carver, Langston Centre and Memorial Park Community Center
March 6-7 - USSA 1st. Fast Pitch Invitational - Winged Deer April 10 - USA Duel on the Diamond - Winged Deer Park Park March 13 - USA Diamond Classic - Winged Deer Park
April 12 - Carver, Langston and Memorial Park Community Centers open to public
March 15 - Community Spanish Classes Begin - Langston Centre
April 17 - USA April Classic - Winged Deer Park
March 17-20 - East Tennessee Classic - Winged Deer Park
April 24-25 - Tri-Cities Diamond Classic - Winged Deer Park
March 27 - USA Spring Fling - Winged Deer Park
April 26 - Tri-Cities Prom Ams - Pine Oaks Golf Course