September, October, November, December 2018 Fun Guide by City of Johnson City

JC Parks 4137 Bristol Highway Johnson City, TN 37601 423-283-5815 office 423-283-5829 fax Email: jcparksinfo@johnsoncitytn.org

Enjoy our diverse selection of programs and special events designed to provide something for everyone. Classes are combined by categories rather than locations or age groups. So no matter your age, you can find the perfect program to meet your needs. It is our belief that parks and recreation opportunities, and open spaces, provide a foundation for the physical, social, economic, environmental and well-being of our community. Join the Fun!

Enjoy taking photos? Share your photos of family and friends enjoying our parks, events and facilities. We’d love to see you enjoying all the amenities we have to offer, and we’d love to feature some of your photos in our newsletter, website, Facebook page and in this program guide. Email them to us at: makwdpark@johnsoncitytn.org or share them with us using the hashtag: The mountain bike trail at Winged Deer Park has been an exciting addition to the parks amenities. City Commission

Park Advisory Board

City Staff

Mayor David Tomita

Chair Jonathan Kinnick

City Manager M. Denis Peterson

Vice Mayor Jenny Brock

Vice Chair Ross Duncan

Assistant City Manager Charles Stahl

Commissioner Ralph Van Brocklin

John Dixon

Assistant City Manager Robert Wilson

Commissioner Todd Fowler

Andy Dotterweich

Parks Director James Ellis

Commissioner Joe Wise

Mark Durkee

Assistant Director Jim Hughes

Carrie Fleenor Larry Glaspie Karen Hubbs Charlie Stahl Marc Upton 2

Information Event Flyers Aquatics Arts … Music … Dance Classes / Programs Fitness / Exercise Nature Sports / Athletics Golf Senior Programs Facility Rentals Picnic Pavilions Parks & Facilities Walking Trails / Tracks Bikes

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Administration 4137 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City Phone: 423-283-5815 Athletics 4137 Bristol Hwy., Johnson City Phone: 423-283-5822 Carver Recreation Center 322 W. Watauga Ave. Johnson City Phone: 423-461-8830 Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Rd., Johnson City Phone: 423-461-4872 Legion Street Pool 111 Legion St., Johnson City Phone: 423-461-4856 Golf Course Pine Oaks 1709 Buffalo Rd., Johnson City Phone: 423-434-6250

423-283-5815

Memorial Park Community Center, Senior Services & Pool 510 Bert St., Johnson City Phone: 423-434-5749 (Recreation Services) Phone: 423-434-6237 (Senior Services) Phone: 423-434-5759 (Pools) Nature 4137 Bristol Hwy., Johnson City Phone: 423-283-5821

jcparksinfo@johnsoncitytn.org

www.johnsoncitytn.org The Johnson City Board of Commissioners adopted a tobacco-free policy for the city’s park system on Sept. 6, 2007. The use of tobacco products on city-owned park land, park facilities, and open space is prohibited. 3

DID YOU KNOW? Parks provide intrinsic environmental, aesthetic and recreation benefits to our city. They are a source of positive economic benefits. They enhance property values, increase municipal revenue, bring in homebuyers and workers and improve the quality of life for our citizens.

BY THE NUMBERS ...

24 parks in the park system 1,150 acres of park land 4 recreation facilities 1 multi-generational community center 23 lighted tennis courts 1 dog park 6 swimming pools 17 play structures 4 indoor basketball courts 1 boardwalk 1 lakefront area 2 boat ramps 1 18-hole disc golf course 2 amphitheaters 6 sand volleyball courts 30 picnic shelters 19.75 miles of hiking/walking trails 1 football stadium 1 baseball stadium 1 skateboard park 1 historic cabin 1 tree arboretum 5 multi-use athletic fields 10 youth baseball fields 764 youth basketball 43 adult softball teams 12 soccer fields 10 softball fields 2,135 recreation soccer players 64 summer tennis 1 18-hole golf courses 23,701 rounds of golf played 1 splash park 45,872 volunteer hours 2 foundations (1 park and 1 senior services) 98,795 participated in senior programs 350 employees (69 full-time, 31 part-time, and 250+ seasonal) 162,396 participants in recreation programs If you have volunteered in the past or are looking for a chance to give back to the community participating in a worthwhile project, we have just the opportunity! Much of what we do at Johnson City Parks and Recreation is made possible through the hard work of our dedicated family of volunteers. Not only do our volunteers save the city financial resources each year, they also allow us to do a number of things we simply could not afford to do otherwise. In the process, our volunteers help strengthen our community and solidify that Johnson City is a great place to live work, and PLAY. 4

Parks and Recreation classes/programs: Classes/programs are offered at all center locations. Registration is available for most programs online. Walkin registration is welcome at all locations during regular operating hours. Register Online: www.myjcparks.org Location

Address

Hours Monday - Friday

Phone

Administration Office (Pavilions)

4137 Bristol Hwy.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

423-283-5815

Athletic Office

4137 Bristol Hwy.

8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

423-283-5822

Carver Recreation Center Saturday Sunday

322 W. Watauga Ave.

9 a.m. - 7p.m. Mon-Fri. Noon - 6 p.m. 1 - 6 p.m.

423-461-8830

Freedom Hall Pool Legion Street Pool

1320 Pactolas Rd. 111 Legion St.

3 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. 10 a.m - 6 p.m. Mon-Fri Sat. 1 - 6 p.m.

423-461-4872 423-461-4856

7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

423-434-5749

Memorial Park Community Center & 510 Bert St. Pool

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Refunds will not be given on rentals and reservations. When inclement weather requires the cancellation of Johnson City schools, all scheduled classes and programs, with the exception of athletic league games for that day, will be cancelled and a full refund will be given. If the class, event or athletic program is cancelled by staff, a full refund will be given. If a class or program is partially cancelled by staff, a pro-rated refund will be given. Medical refunds may be considered upon request accompanied by a valid doctor’s note. No refunds will be given for a class, program or athletic program once it begins. Refunds will be given for a class, program or athletic program before it starts. If the class, program or athletic program is less than $10 a full refund will be given. Class, programs or athletic programs greater than $10 will be charged an administrative fee of $10. Transfers on department-operated classes, programs or athletic programs can be transferred within the same division for the same fee. However, the transfer must be made before the start date. The department reserves the right to grant any and all refunds at its sole discretion. An appeal can be requested in writing to the Parks and Recreation director, whose decision is administratively final.

On occasion, our staff may photograph or videotape participants in department programs and classes, or at special events, festivals, or facilities. These photos are for our department use only and may be used in publications, pamphlets, flyers, social media and video productions.

Resident/Non Resident Fees: Johnson City residents make significant contributions to the operation of this department through the payment of property taxes. These contributions are separate from fees paid for programs and services offered by the Parks and Recreation Department. In recognition of this contribution, Johnson City residents qualify for the “Resident” rate. Those who live outside City of Johnson City municipal limits qualify for the “Non-Resident” rate.

Facebook and Twitter are sources for getting information out to the public. In the event a program is cancelled the public can always check out our Facebook page for the latest updates. We also highlight photos of our program attendees on our Facebook page. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jcparkstn or follow us on Twitter @JCParksTN and share your experiences using the #JCPARKSREC.

Parks and Recreation provides seasonal job opportunities such as lifeguards, summer program staff, tennis instructors, athletic officials, scorekeepers and turf and maintenance staff.

Programs are sometimes cancelled or altered due to low registration, changes in staff or facility availability. Due to the large amount of information found in the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Fun Guide, errors before or after publication may occur. We apologize for any errors in this brochure and we will advise you of any changes as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding when these situations occur.

All participants are expected to follow the rules of the facilities. Specialty areas, such as, pools and fitness areas, have posted signs stating special rules specific to that area. Disregard or abuse of facility rules may result in removal by staff or police from the facility for a designated length of time or permanently.

Recreational activities/programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity/ program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or officiating and all other circumstances inherent to indoor and outdoor recreational activities/programs exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for the City of Johnson City to guarantee absolute safety.

Administration Main Number (423) 283-5815

Park Services Vacant, Park Services Manager (423) 975-2670

Memorial Park Community Center Main Number (423) 434-5750

James Ellis, Parks Director (423) 283-5815

Roger Cox, Assistant Manager (423) 975-2670

Recreation Services Desk (423) 434-5749

Jim Hughes Assistant Director (423) 434-5771

Cindy Bogart, Administrative Coordinator (423) 975-2670

Aquatics Desk Memorial Park Community Center (423) 434-5755

Missy Hollifield, Office Manager (423) 283-5870

Recreation Services Sam Miller, Recreation Services Manager (423) 283-5820

Kelly Finney, Center Supervisor (423) 434-5758

Linda Guess, Clerical Specialist (423) 283-5815

Herb Greenlee, Carver Center Supervisor (423) 461-8831

Tina Sparks, Maint./Custodial Supervisor (423) 434-2056

Mary Ann Kinch, Marketing & Events (423) 283-5827

Rachel Evans, Aquatics Supervisor (423) 434-5754

Deb Fogle, Senior Services Manager (423) 434-6231

Michele Smith, Accounts Clerk (423) 283-5828

Freedom Hall Pool (423) 461-4872

Senior Services Desk (423) 434-6237

Picnic Pavilion Rentals (423) 283-5815 www.myjcparks.org

Memorial Park Community Center Pool Receptionist (423) 434-5759

Amanda Hollifield, Athletic Manager (423) 283-5825 Softball & T-Ball Text Alerts Text: cojc.7 Number: 77943

Connie Deegan, Nature Program Coordinator (423) 283-5821

Batter’s Up Batting Cages (423) 283-9633

Golf Mike Jennings, Golf Pro Pine Oaks Golf Course (423) 434-6250

The rules of Manhunt are simple as it is basically hide and seek in reverse. A single person or a small group hides while everyone else seeks. The game will be play until all those hidden have been found and spotted by the seekers or 15-minutes has passed. The last hider to be tagged gets to pick the hider(s) for the next round. For more info, call 423-434-5749

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The department operates the indoor aquatics facilities at Freedom Hall 423-461-4872, Memorial Park Community Center 423-434-5755, and the outdoor pool on Legion St. 423-461-4856.

Swim Lessons Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 for availability Dates: Session 1: Aug.20-Sept 7; session 2: Sept. 17-Oct.3; session 3: Oct.15-Nov. 2; session 4: Nov. 12-28. Times: M,W,F. Beginner: 5:30-6p.m./6:05-6:35 p.m. Intermediate: 6:40-7:10 p.m. Advanced: 7:15-7:45 p.m. Ages: 4-16 Cost: $40 per session per child for all levels (consists of 30 minute sessions). Beginner: This level is for beginners who have had little or no experience in the water, outside of the bathtub. Swimmers will work to gain confidence and competence in the pool environment, including submersion and breath control. To move into the intermediate level, the swimmer should be able to demonstrate going under water for 5 or more seconds, floating on front and back, kicks on front and back, doggie paddling and entering and exiting the water safely with little or no assistance. Intermediate: This level will allow beginners to complete all skills in the water with no assistance. Swimmers will start developing freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. Before moving to the advanced level, swimmers must demonstrate floating on front and back and then regaining to their feet, streamline gliding on front and back with leg action, freestyle arm action with support, backstroke arm action with support, rolling to front and back, sculling and water safety knowledge. Advanced: This session will develop competency in freestyle, backstroke, and breaststroke. Swimmers will also begin learning butterfly and flip turns. When the skills are completely learned at this level, the swimmer should be ready to join a swim team.

Aqua Mix

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 6-7 p.m. Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/class, $25/month High-intensity water aerobics program geared towards individuals looking to push their limits. All equipment is provided. Instructor: Kim McLeod

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Saturdays Time: 9:15-10:15 a.m. Ages: Open to all ages Cost: $3/class or $25/month If you’re looking for a challenging workout, get in on some intense water aerobics. This class uses flotation belts to keep you afloat while focusing on toning, cardiovascular, endurance and core work. Instructor: Kim McLeod

SliverSneakers® Splash

Senior Lap Swim

Cardio Waves

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Therapy pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free for SilverSneakers® members $3/person non members Splash is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Monday-Friday Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m. Ages: 55 + Cost: $2/person -$30/month Need time to swim? We offer several options, whether your choice is swimming laps, aqua jogging, or just doing your own thing, we have a time to fit your needs. The senior lap swim program is for those ages 55 or older.

Arthritis

Mommy and Me Swim Time

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Therapy pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 11–11:40 a.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: $3/class or $25/month This activity can help manage symptoms of arthritis using floatation belts. Pool equipped with handicap lift. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date/Time: M-F 1:30-3:30 p.m. Ages: 4 and under Cost: $1/per visit Bring your little ones to swim when the pool is less crowded. The shallow end of the pool has been set aside for you. Swim diapers are required for children who are not potty trained. 33

Masters Swimming

Open Swim

Location:

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5755 Date/Time: Mon., Wed., Fri. (4-5:45 p.m.) Fri.: (7-8:45 p.m.) Sat.: (1-4:30 p.m.) Cost: $2 (12 and under) $3 (13+) Free ( 3 and under)

Freedom Hall Pool Call: 423-833-5595 Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 6–7 a.m. Age: 18* Cost: $50/month Join this group of adult swimming enthusiasts for organized workouts supervised by a professional coach. Participants range in ability from novice to former high school and college athletes. This motivational group will get you into shape, help train you for triathlons, and improve your techniques. Instructor: Chris Coraggio

Kayak Roll Class Location: Freedom Hall Pool Call: 423-461-4872 Date: Tuesday Time: 7:35 - 8:45 p.m. Age: 5 and older Cost: $2/per class Need a place to practice with your kayak? Come join us in the pool to perfect your kayak skills. Kayaks are not provided. Note: This is not an open swim must be in a kayak for the majority of the time. Requirements: Must be able to swim 25 meters freestyle without stopping to participate.

Lap Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5755 Date/Time: Mon.-Fri., (7-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Mon.-Thurs., (7-8:45 p.m.) Sat., (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) Cost: $2 per person $30 per month

Lap Swim Location: Freedom Hall Pool Call: 423-461-4872 Date/Time: Mon., Wed., Thurs. - 7:35-8:45 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $2/person $30/month

Morning Water Aerobics Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9–10 a.m. Ages: All Cost: $3/class or $25/month Get in shape, enjoy a shallow-water class which combines cardiovascular, 34

muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment. No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Evening Water Aerobics Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Lap Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 6–7 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $3/class or $25/per month Get in shape, enjoy a shallow-water class which combines cardiovascular work, muscle toning, balance and core work in a fun environment. No swimming skills are needed and all equipment is provided. A doctor’s clearance is required before participating in the class. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Open Swim-Freedom Hall Location: Freedom Hall Pool Call: 423-434-5755 Date and Time: Year round Friday (7:35-8:45 p.m.) Saturday (1-4:45 p.m.) Cost: $3 (13+) $2 (4-12) Free (3 and under)

Home School Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center (Teaching Pool) Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 2-4 p.m. Ages: All Cost: $3 (13 and older) $2 (12 and under)

Scout Water Badges

Location: Freedom Hall Pool Call: 423-461-4872 Registration: Call to reserve a date one Power Walking week in advance. Reservation required Location: Memorial Park Community Date/Time: Thursdays, 7:35-8:45 p.m. Center (Lap Pool) Cost: $10 for groups of 10 Call: 423-434-5755 This time is set aside for boy and girl Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday scout troops to work on their water skills Time:10–10:45 a.m. needed to obtain badges. If you would Ages: Open to all ages like for our team members to assist with Cost: $3/class or $20/per month instruction, please bring skill This shallow water locomotion class is perfect for those who need a workout but requirements prior to your scheduled require a low-impact program. A doctor’s date. Patrons must exit the pool 15 clearance is advised before participating minutes after the close of open swim. in the class. Instructor: Heidi Perry

Pool Parties

Location: Freedom Hall Pool Call: 423-461-4872 Dates/Times Saturday: 1-2 p.m., 2:10-3:10 p.m., 3:20-4:20 p.m. Note: Saturday party room rentals are held during open swim time. The party room can be rented for one hour so that guests can eat and open their gifts. Cost: $25 for party room. Swimmers and non-swimmers will pay a rate of $1/person for their party guests). Sunday: 1-3 p.m., 3:30-5:30 p.m. Note: Sunday parties are private parties that run in two-hour time slots. The time includes two hours with two lifeguards and up to 50 guests, which includes swimmers and non-swimmers. Additional fees are required for more guests. Guests will be asked to exit the water 15 minutes prior to the end of their party and exit the building by the end of their party time). Cost: $90/2 hours (2/hr. minimum includes lifeguard)   

51-100 swimmers, add 1 guard $35/2 hrs. 101-150 swimmers add 2 guards $65/2 hrs. 151-200 swimmers add 3 guards $95/2 hrs.

Parties are scheduled in two-hour time slots. The time includes two hours with two lifeguards and up to 50 guests, which include swimmers and non-swimmers. Additional fees are required for additional guests. Guests will be asked to exit the water 15 minutes prior to the end of their party and exit the building by the end of their two-hour time slot.

Pumpkin Swim Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Friday, Oct. 26 Time: 4-5:45 p.m. Age: 4-12 Cost: $5 per person Participants will swim around and capture their favorite pumpkin from among those floating in our teaching pool. After pumpkins have been chosen, everyone will dry off and move to the activities room where they will paint/decorate their new pumpkin.

Cardboard Boat Race Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5755 Date: Friday, Nov. 16 Time: 7-8 p.m. Ages: All ages welcome Cost: $5/person Come and enjoy this event with family and friends. Each participant or group will create their own vessel in hopes of sailing it across the great watery divide (pool). Creative ideas, names and costumes are encouraged. Each vessel must be created with cardboard and adhesive materials to hold the vessel together. Boats can be made at home, but a place will be provided at MPCC closer to the sail date.

Open Art Studio Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Wednesdays through Dec. 12 Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free We have space, tables and chairs. All you need is art supplies and projects. Join us to create, get advice and interact with other artists.

Amateur Photographers Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: First Monday of each month Time: 1-3 p.m. Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Members share their photos/critiques, have monthly photo themes and field trips.

Next Step Photography Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Third Tuesday of each month Time: 6:30-8:30 a.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free

Enhanced photography group. If you have camera knowledge and desire to learn and experience more, broaden your knowledge and learn more creative functions, then this is for you.

The Film Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Third Thursday of each month Time: 1-4 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Join Rusty Sheridan, ETSU Media and Communication Department professor, as he leads a monthly club that views, thinks critically and discusses a different film each month. So if you’re a film buff or interested in learning more about film, join us.

Casual Coloring Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Fridays Through Nov. 30 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Relax and color your world with your favorite book or a page from Mandala or Zen tangle. Pages and supplies provided. Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Inchworm Artist

Preschool Artists

Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Registration: Call for space availability Date: Thursdays through Dec. 13 Time: 9:30-10 a.m. Ages: 1 year old Cost: $16 /month Inchworm Artist encourages young toddlers and parents or grandparents to play, learn, explore and experiment with a wide range of materials. Play clothes are recommended. Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Registration: Call for space availability Date: Tuesdays through Dec. 11 Time: 1:30-2 p.m. Ages: 4-5 Cost: $30/month This class will build knowledge of basic art techniques and give preschoolers freedom to express their ideas, imagination and moods through painting, sculpture, collage and a variety of other art forms. Supplies and materials provided. Play clothes are recommended. Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Tiny Artists Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Registration: Call for space availability Date: Tuesdays, through Dec. 11 Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Ages: 2-3 Cost: $25/month Tiny Artists encourages young children to explore, create, learn and experiment with a wide variety of art resources. Play clothes recommended. Instructor: Michael Hammonds

The Art of Color Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Registration: Call for space availability Date: Thursdays Nov. 1, 8, 15, 29 Time: 1-2 p.m. Ages: Adults Cost: $32/month Color is a big part of our lives. It moves, infuses and assists us in our artwork and everyday life. Artists will use color to express themselves and see how color interacts. Instructor: Michael Hammonds

High 5’s Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 5Dec. Time: 4-4:45 p.m. Ages: 5 and almost 5 Cost: $3/class Join the High 5’s Club for some buddy chit chat and discover your talent and skill through arts and crafts. Instructor: Mary Lee Baker

Jump and Junk Arts

Build a Box Workshop

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Thursday, Oct. 11 - Nov. Time: 4-4:45 p.m. Ages: 6-12 Cost: $3/class Use your muscles and mind to create your very own mix-a-lot trash treasure art. Instructor: Mary Lee Baker

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration deadline: Nov. 26 Date: Saturday, Dec. 1 Time: 1-4 p.m. Ages: 12+ Cost: $10/person Get started on your hand-made holiday gift boxes. Join us and construct various size boxes using designer paper, cutouts, recycled materials and a mixture of embellishments. Instructor: Mary Lee Baker

Painting Mona Lisa with a Crayon Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration deadline: Oct. 26 Date: Fridays Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 Time: 4-5 p.m. Ages: 6-12 Cost: $3/class Mona Lisa is the most valuable painting in the world. Each week we will learn about famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh and Michelango’s Sistine Chapel. Students will use basic art supplies. Instructor: Mary Lee Baker

Homeschool Art Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Registration: Call for space availability Date: Wednesdays through Dec. 12 Time: 10-11 a.m. Ages: 4-11 Cost: $32/month Join this group of homeschoolers to create individual and group projects using a wide range of materials. We will study the different art mediums. Play clothes recommended. Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Adventure in Drawing Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Registration: Call for space availability Date Thursdays, Sept.6-27 Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: $32/month Come see the world around us in a new way by sketching it. We will discover the beauty around us at Carver Park with our sketchbooks. The class will go out and about to explore drawing outside the classroom. Students will examine and study subject matter at indoor and outdoor spaces, buildings, streets and environment. Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Drawing Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Registration: Call for space availability Date: Thursdays Oct.4-25 Time: 1-2 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: $32/month Artists will learn basic drawing skills taking basic shape and form to see how they interact with the environment. Students will work with different materials to form shapes, improve skills and build eye-hand coordination. Instructor: Michael Hammonds

Location: Carver Recreation Center 423-461-8830. The after-school program follows the school year for grades K –12. Space is limited. Cost for the school year is $50 per person, which includes Kids Café, tutoring, exercise, and nutrition counseling, transportation from select schools and field trips. A transportation form and application must be completed prior to enrollment. Forms are available at Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave. Schedule runs Sept. through Dec. The program is designed to help youth in all school subject areas. Program

Day

Time

Age

Homework Help

Monday through Thursday

3 - 5:30 p.m.

Computer Lab

Monday through Thursday

3-5:30 p.m.

Gym Activities

Monday through Friday

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Free Fridays

Fridays (Includes, arts, crafts, field trips, sports)

4 –7 p.m.

Ages 6 - up

Arts and Crafts

Mondays

4-5 p.m.

Grades K-4

Tuesdays

4-5 p.m.

Grades 5, 6

Thursdays

4-5 p.m.

Grades 7-12

TBA

4-5 p.m.

Ages 6-16

Meet the Doctors

Ages 6-18 K-12 Grades K–12

Location: Memorial Park Community Center - 423-434-5749. Fall session: Sept. 10 - Dec. 21 Time: Monday - Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. The after-school program follows the school year for ages 6-12. Cost for the fall session is $75person, which includes homework assistance, arts and crafts, gym activities, interactive digital floor games, healthy snacks and interesting guest speakers.

Character Counts Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Monday and Tuesday Time: 4-5 p.m. Ages: 6-16 Cost: Free Description: Learn how to be polite and respectful to others. Materials include six-point character development instructions that are reviewed daily on how to get along with others, develop better hygiene, hand washing, developing your character and becoming young gentlemen and ladies. The six pillars taught include respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

Teen Game Night

TEEN Center Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Monday-Thursday Time: 5-7 p.m. Ages: Grades 7-12 Cost: Free Different activities on a daily basis such as, Xbox, billiards, foosball, and arts and crafts. The teen room is safe, fun and supervised.

Teen Center Location: Keystone Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Begins Sept. 4, Monday-Friday Time: 3-7 p.m. Ages:11-17 Cost: Free Join us as we open our new teen game room and gym. We have an Xbox gaming system, foosball table, billiard tables and table tennis each afternoon.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Sept. 4, 18. Oct. 2, 16, 30. Nov. 13, 27. Dec. 11. Time: 5-7 p.m. Ages: 13-18 Cost: Free Snacks and beverages are served. Surprises of ice cream and pizza will be added periodically. Bring your friends and socialize with the gang at MPCC while playing Xbox, tWall or EyePlay.

Teen Trivia Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: Oct. 30-Nov. 6 Date: Nov. 6 Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Ages: 13-17 Cost: Free Join us for a fun night of trivia, games and pizza.

Preschool PE

Location: Memorial Park Community Center (gym, front court) Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesday and Thursday- beginning Sept. 4 Time: 1-1:45 p.m. Ages: 3-5 Baby Battle Ball Location: Memorial Park Community Center Cost: $2/class Learn the basics and fundamentals of Call: 423-434-5749 sports including: basketball, football, Date: Mondays beginning Sept. 10 - Oct. soccer, baseball, golf, recreational sports, Time: 9-9:30 a.m. playground games, and many more. Ages: 1-2 This class encourages team building, Cost: Free sportsmanship, and fair play. Babies will bounce, roll, pass and kick balls for active play and spend time making new friends.

Kiddo Kickball Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Mondays beginning Sept. 10 - Oct. Time: 10-10:30 a.m. Ages: 2-3 Cost: Free Kiddos will pitch, kick, catch and run bases to develop teamwork.

Open Gym

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Monday-Friday (subject to change/ closed 1st and 3rd Friday) and Saturday Time: M-F 3-5 p.m., Sat. 1-5 p.m. Ages: All ages. 12 and under must be accompanied by adult Toddler Tennis Cost: Free Location: Memorial Park Community Center Court 1 open for shoot-around. Court 2 Call: 423-434-5749 open for pickup games. Date: Tuesdays beginning Sept. 4 - Oct. Time: 10-10:45 a.m. Ages: 3-4 Cost: $2/class Toddlers will learn tennis exercises through running, jumping, twisting, turning, hopping and a whole lot more.

Adaptive Recreation

Start Smart Basketball

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Wednesdays Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Class is filled with recreation, games and activities to allow individuals to participate in sports recreation. This is a beginner class that teaches the basic rules of each game.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: Sept. 10-25 Date: Thursdays. Sept. 27– Oct. 18 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages: 3-5 Cost $25/resident, $30/non-resident Start Smart Basketball is a preschool program. This six-week session will teach preschool children the basic rules and skills and provide a safe and healthy environment.

Weight Room Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Year-round Monday-Sunday Time: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 5:30-7 p.m., Sat. noon-6 p.m., Sun. 1-6 p.m. Ages: 13+ Cost: Women and ages 18 and under and $5/month Ages - 19+ - $7/month The room is designed for fitness and health and includes a universal weight station, free weights, bench press and squat bar.

3-on-3 Basketball Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: Oct.2-12 Date: Oct. 13 Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: 10-12, 13-17, 18 and older Cost: $40 per team (4 people per team) This will be a fun, competitive event for the community and for players to come out and show what they’ve got.

Start Smart Soccer [Save the Date] Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: Jan. 7-22 Date: Thursdays, Jan. 24-Feb. 28, 2019 Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages: 3-5 Cost: $25/resident, $30/non-resident This is a preschool program. This sixweek program will teach preschoolers the basic rules and skills and provide a safe healthy environment.

Start Smart Baseball [Save the Date] Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: March 18- April 9, 2019 Date: Thursdays, beginning April 11May 16 (Every Thursday) Age: 3-5 Time: 5:30-6 p.m. Cost: $25/resident, $30/non-resident

Start Smart Baseball is a preschool program. This six-week program will teach preschool children the basic rules and skills, as well as provide a healthy and safe environment.

Homeschool PE Location: Memorial Park Community Center (gym, back court) Call; 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesday and Thursday- beginning Sept. 4 Time: 1-2pm Ages: 6+ Cost: $3/class Learn the basics and fundamentals of sports including: basketball, football, soccer, baseball, golf, recreational sports, playground games, and many more.

Chess Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8330 Date: Year-round on Thursdays Time: 5-6 p.m. Ages: K-12 Cost: Free Come learn to play this popular 16-piece game. Instructors: Danny Williams, John Brooks, Frankie Adams.

Tennis Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Monday-Friday Time: M-F, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: Open to all ages (12 & under must be accompanied by an adult) Cost: Free. First-come, first-served.

Tennis courts are available for rent. Visit one of our beautiful tennis courts during the fall months.

Wild Card Wednesday Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Every other Wednesday starting Sept. 5 Time: 3 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Open gym participants will be introduced to new competitive activities. Prizes will be awarded to top performers.

Turkey Shoot Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Nov. 20 Time: 3 p.m. - 11-14 years old 3:30 p.m. - 15 years and older Ages: 11+ Cost: Free Enter three-point competition to see who can score the most points in one minute. The winner receives a frozen turkey. Don’t miss this chance to show off your skills.

Treasure Hunt Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Sept. 15-29 Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: Free Join us for two weeks of treasure hunting, discovery and fun while participants test 46

their knowledge and learn about Johnson City parks. Prizes will be awarded.

Parents Night Out Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 20 Time: 5-8 p.m. Ages: 3-12 Cost: $15 for first child, $10 for each additional child Want to enjoy a night out without the kids? Drop off your children for some fun with our staff while you enjoy a night out and about. The kids will enjoy an evening of swimming and activities in the gym.

Gardening Program Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8330 Date: Thursdays (ongoing) Time: 5-6 p.m. Ages: 6 - 12 Cost: Free Kids will learn about gardening as well as planting in the Carver Community Garden. They will also read books on learning how to master garden.

Senior Day Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 434-461-8830 Date: Every Friday (ongoing) Time: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free ETSU medical students will provide games, bingo and puzzles. Enjoy the outdoors the history and community computer classes. Light Lunch will be provided. Transportation to and from this event will be provided upon request.

Fall Break Camp Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: Sept. 17-Oct.5. Limited to first 60 paid participants. Date: Oct. 8-12 Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 additional for early and late pickup (7:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m.) Ages: 6-12 Cost: $40/child The kids will be out of school this week, and at camp they will enjoy sports, arts and crafts, movies, games and swimming. Please pack a lunch daily and bring swim clothes and a towel.

Grandparents Day and Senior Day Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 434-461-8830 Date: Sept. 6, 2018 Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Grandparents will play various games with kids. Door prizes and gift bags will be given out to all grandparents. Refreshments will be served.

Introduction to Geocaching Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration: Sept.10-16. Register at MPCC Date: Sept. 17 Time: 10– noon Ages: All ages Cost: Free Come learn about the world wide treasure hunt that is Geocaching. We will start off at MPCC and end the class with putting your newfound knowledge to the test!

First Responders, Mass Transit & School Bus Drivers Day Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 434-461-8830 Date: Sept. 19 Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free We would like to show our appreciation to all first responders, Transit and school bus drivers for their dedication by inviting them to lunch. ID required.

Community Remembrance Day Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 434-461-8830 Date: Sept. 19 Time: 7 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Balloons will be provided in memory of a deceased love one. Gathering will take place at Pavilion 1. Following the prayer, balloon’s will be released. Refreshments will be served.

Blue & Gold to Maroon & Gold

Teenage Manhunt

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Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Preregistration: Aug. 28- Sept. 27. Register in person at MPCC. Date: Sept. 28 Time: 8:45-10 p.m. Ages: 13-17 Cost: Free Teens bring your friends out for a fun game of Manhunt. The rules are simple - it’s basically hide and seek in reverse. A single person or a small group hides while everyone else seeks, or looks for them. The game will be played until all the hiders have been found and spotted by the seekers or 15 minutes is up. The last hider to be tagged gets to pick the hider(s) for the next round. Please bring your own flashlight.

Carver Recreation Center Call: 434-461-8830 Date: Sept. 20 Time: 6-8 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free In honor of Carver’s 60th year, we will be honoring local football coaches and serving a dinner to the 2018 SHHS football team and coaches.

Dolly & Me Tea Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Preregistration: Aug. 22- Sept. 21. Please register and purchase tickets at MPCC. Date: Sept. 22 Time: 10-11 a.m. Ages: Girls 4-12 accompanied by parent/ guardian Cost: $5/person Bring your favorite doll and join your friends for sweet treats and cute take home crafts for you and your doll.

Super Spooky Saturday Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Oct. 20 Time: 5-9p.m. Ages: All Ages Cost: Free We will have games, arts and crafts, face painting, cake walk, marshmallow roasting, inflatables, silent disco and much more. There will be concessions for sale and tickets for the haunted walk ($2) available for purchase. The Haunted Walk-Return to Redrum Asylum- this year will be held from 5-9 p.m. and will be scarier than ever.

Touch a Truck Trunk-or-Treat Location:

31 Thrilling Monsters

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Center Call: 423-434-5749 Call: 423-434-5749 Registration deadline: Oct. 22 Date: Oct. 25 Date: Oct. 26 Time: 6 p.m.– until candy runs out Time: 4-5 p.m. Ages: All Ages: 6-12 Cost: Free Cost: $4/person Join us for a fun family event that offers Thirty-one knocks at my classroom door, oh hands-on opportunities for children to what monsters on the floor! Bring your explore, climb and touch trucks, emergency creativity to the creaky floors and design response vehicles, heavy machinery and your monsters. other cool equipment and motor vehicles while collecting Halloween candy. Please Annual Halloween Festival bring your own bag for candy. Kid-friendly Location: Carver Recreation Center concessions will be sold. Event ends when Call: 434-461-8830 Date: Oct. 27 candy runs out. No registration required. Time: 6-9 p.m. Ages: All Dummy Mummies Cost: Kids in Location: Memorial Park Community Costume free. Adults in costume $1/ Center without costume $2. Call: 423-434-5749 Kids will have a chance to win cash prize Registration deadline: Oct. 22 for best costume in three different age Date: Oct. 26 groups. Games include blowups, basketball Time: 10-11 a.m. shot, football toss, dart throw and more. Ages: 3-5 Cost: $4/person Make a dummy mummy family using 100 Man Walk for Health recycled containers. A yummy mummy Location: Carver Recreation Center snack will fill the tummy. Call: 434-461-8830 Date: Oct. 27 Time: 9 a.m.-noon Ages: All Cost: Free Description: Walk as many laps to spice up your health. First 100 men receive a free pink T- shirt. Snacks & water will be provided. Memorial Park Community

Veterans Day

Santa’s Mailbox

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Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Dec.1-20 Time: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: 16 and under Cost: Free Letters to Santa can be mailed in a special mailbox at MPCC without postage. Santa’s helpers pick up the mail every day and make sure it gets to the North Pole before Christmas Eve. Letters must be submitted by Dec. 20. Make sure a return address is included so that Santa can answer your letter.

Carver Recreation Center Call: 434-461-8830 Date: Nov. 12 Time: 5-6:30 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Description: Free to all veterans and spouses. Any veteran that would like to be placed on our wall needs to bring in a 5x7 picture that will be framed and hung in our Carver‘s Veterans Wall of Fame.

Mother/Son Date Night Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Preregistration: Oct. 13- Nov. 11. Register in person at MPCC. Date: Nov. 13 Time: 6-8 p.m. Ages: All ages Cost: $7/ticket Mothers and sons will enjoy a catered meal, craft and a movie. Limited to 50.

Thanksgiving Dinner Location: Carver Recreation Center Call: 423-461-8830 Date: Nov. 15 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Ages: Open to all ages Cost: Free Join us and share in the fellowship. The meal is provided by area churches and Carver Recreation Center. Serving will be provided by ETSU Student Affairs.

Daddy Daughter Dance Ticket *FLASH SALE* Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Dec. 7 Time: 12:30-8 p.m. Cost: $15/two tickets, $5 each additional ticket The date is set and we are ready to rock all night at the My Little Valentine Daddy Daughter Dance on Feb. 9. With Christmas right around the corner, we are offering a one day only “flash sale” of our tickets at the special price of $15 for two tickets ($5 each additional ticket). This is a great Christmas gift for your significant other and daughter. You do not want to miss this great pre-sale price, because tickets will not go on sale again until Jan. 7 at $10 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased online from noon-11:59 p.m. at www.myjcparks.org or in person at MPCC from 12-8 p.m. 52

Grinch-Mas Party

Candy Cane Crew & Chase

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Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Dec 7 Time: 4:30-6 p.m. Ages: 6-12 Cost: Free Description: We got an idea…an awful idea…a wonderful awful idea! We’re having a very Grinchy party! Enjoy good eats, make things that are neat, and celebrate Grinch-mas with us. No registration required.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Registration Deadline: Dec. 14. Register in person at MPCC. Date: Wednesday, Dec. 19 Time: 6-6:45 p.m. Ages: 3-11 Cost: $3 Dress up your candy cane crew with art materials then let the chase for candy canes begin. The chase is outdoors, so bring a coat and flashlight.

Rockin’ with Rudolph and Fountain of Life Bible Church

Fitness EXPO at MPCC SAVE THE DATE

Memorial Park Community

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Dec. 8 Time: 1-3 p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Description: Kids of all ages will delight when they see Santa and get a special toy. We are partnering with Fountain of Life Bible Church for this special event. We will also have music and refreshments to enjoy. No registration required.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Jan. 24, 2019 Time: 5-7p.m. Ages: All Cost: Free Join us for light refreshments and an introduction to what we offer in fitness classes, including pool aerobics, fitness equipment and classes. We will offer free tours of the facility and showcase the classes we teach each week. Some of the classes you will see are Zumba, interval training, hoop class, yoga, and SilverSneakers®. We also will have door prizes and vendors available. No registration required.

R.I.P.P.E.D. (Resistance, Interval, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, Diet

Aikido

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Mondays ongoing class Call: 423-434-5749 Time 6-7:30 p.m. Date/Time: Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ages: All Saturdays 9-10 a.m. (ongoing class) Cost: Free Ages: 18+ The class introduces and furthers your Cost: $5/class training in this modern Japanese martial art, including its physical and philosophical The hottest and most efficient total body workout. The one-stop body shock masterfully aspects of conflict resolution. Participants combines the best elements of fitness in a 55- will learn techniques involving empty hand, wooden sword (boken) and short minute time frame that is guaranteed to staff (jo). Weapons help to understand deliver incredible results. movement and spacing (ma ai). RequireInstructor: Kristin Grant ments include the ability to get up off the floor unassisted and show respect for the instructor and others in class. Participants should wear long sleeves and pants to class

Baton Twirling

Just Breathe Yoga

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Mondays, Sept. 10–Oct. 29 Time: Beginners 5:30-6:30 p.m. Advanced 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages: 5-15 Cost: $8/class Participants will learn everything from basic wrist twirling, finger twirling, and baton throwing to advanced routines and performing at local venues. Wear tank tops or T-shirts (with mini sleeves), shorts or yoga pants, tennis shoes, hair pulled back in pony tail. No oversized shirts or baggy pants. Bring your own baton.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesday and Thursday (ongoing class) Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: $5/class $35/month Join us for a breath of fresh air as we explore the world of yoga postures, breathing practices and relaxation techniques. Focus is on precise alignment of postures, emphasizing body awareness and mental clarity. Instructor: Dixie Neth

Zumba Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Ages: 16+ Cost: $5/class We take the “work” out of workout by mixing low– and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. A total workout, combining all elements of fitness, cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, boosted energy and a serious dose of awesome each time you leave class. Instructor: Licensed Zumba instructor Ashley Whitson

Mom’s Lunchtime Workout Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 25 Time: 1-1:45 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: $2/class This class involves some walking and running and interval strength training.

WERQ

Bells and Barre

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Tuesday and Saturday beginning Sept. 11 Time: Tuesday 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. - noon Ages: 16+ Cost: $5/class WERQ is the wildly addictive cardio dance workout based on the hottest pop and hiphop music. It is a format for everyone and everybody! Classes are a judgement free zone where you can do you and be you. No dance experience needed. Few moves and easy to follow steps.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-5749 Date: Wednesdays beginning Sept. 12 Time: 6-7 p.m. Ages: 16+ Cost: $6/class This class will fuse the popular Kettlebell AMPD and Barre class together. It will be a combination of the best of Pilates, yoga, aerobics and strength all in one class. A total body workout focusing on specific areas such as arms, legs, core and cardio. You will find your body being sculpted and see results that get you into amazing shape.

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Exercise is great for the brain ~ It’s linked to less depression, better memory and quicker learning. You might get happier ~ Exercise triggers the release of chemicals in the brain - serotonin, norepinephrine, endorphins, dopamine - that dull pain, lighten mood and relieve stress. It will make your skin look better ~ Aerobic exercise revs up blood flow to the skin, delivering oxygen and nutrients that improve skin health and even help wounds heal faster. Amazing things can happen in just a few minutes ~ Emerging research suggests that it doesn’t take much movement to get the benefits. It can help you recover from a major illness ~ A recent analysis of more than 300 clinical trials discovered that for people recovering from a stroke, exercise was even more effective at helping them rehabilitate. Your fat cells will shrink ~ Our cardiovascular system gets stronger and better at delivering oxygen, so we are able to metabolize more fat as an energy source. 56

Evening Owl Prowl

Wildlife Detectives

Location: Winged Deer Park (Robert Young Cabin) Call: 423-283-5821 Date: Sept. 14 Time: 7:30-9 p.m. Ages: Families Cost: $2 Join us just as the sun sets for a short talk on just what makes an owl an owl; from their talons on up to their amazing eyes. Afterwards, we’ll take a short walk on the wooded trails and using specific calls, we hope to locate some of the owls that live in the park. Instructor: Connie Deegan, Nature Program coordinator and Larry McDaniel, Naturalist

Location: Buffalo Mountain Park - Harris pavilion Call: 423-283-5821 Date: Nov. 10 Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Ages: Families Cost: $2 What are the signs that animals have been around? There are many! We will put our heads together and come up with a list. Then, we’ll take a walk as Wildlife Detectives and see what signs we can find on our way to Catbird Creek. We will use what we’ve learned to search out and catch some stream critters. Instructor: Connie Deegan, Nature Program coordinator

Behold the Bat Location: Winged Deer Park - outdoor classroom Call: 423-283-5821 Date: Oct. 27 Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages: Families Cost: $2 Participants should park at the far end of the disc golf course parking lot across from the public access boat ramp and follow the signs. Bats are one of the most mysterious and least understood groups of mammals. Learn of their benefits and struggles. Get the dos and don’ts of attracting them to your property with a bat house. Instructor: Connie Deegan, Nature Program coordinator 57

Youth Basketball

Adult Basketball

Location: Johnson City school gyms and Memorial Park Community Center Call athletic office: 423-283-5822 Early Registration: Oct. 1-31 Late Registration: ($20 late registration fee) Nov. 1 - Dec. 10 Date: Practices begin Nov. 5 and games will begin Dec. 3 Ages: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15 boys and girls Cost: $25 for city residents, $30 for non-city residents. Teams are formed by elementary school districts. You may register in person at the Winged Deer athletic office or online at www.myjcparks.org.

Location: Carver Recreation Center and Memorial Park Community Center Call athletic office: 423-283-5822 Registration: Oct. 1 - Nov. 12 Date: Games begin Dec. 3 Ages: Adults 16, 17, 18 may play with parent’s permission Cost: Men's - $400 plus $5 for each non-city resident. Women's - $200 plus $5 for each non-city resident. Leagues: Men’s open, industrial, church and Womens’. Men’s league will play a 14-game schedule and single elimination tournament. Women’s league will play a 8-game schedule and single elimination. Registration fees, rosters and photo ID’s are due at the time of registration.

Please see the monthly Senior Lifestyles for additional senior programs.

Class SilverSneakers® Classic

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Time

Age

Cost

10‐11 a.m. 11:15 a.m.‐noon

50+

$3/person Free for SilverSneakers

50+

$3/class Free for SilverSneakers

11:45 a.m.‐ 12:45 p.m. 1– 2 p.m. 8:30 ‐ 9:30 a.m. 10‐11 a.m.

50+

$2/session Free for SilverSneakers

50+

$3/person Free for SilverSneakers

50+

$3/person Free for SilverSneakers

SilverSneakers® Classic Level 1

Memorial Park Monday and Community Ctr. Wednesday Memorial Park Monday and Community Ctr. Wednesday

SilerSneakers® Yoga

Memorial Park Community Ctr.

SilverSneakers® Circuit

Memorial Park Community Ctr.

SilverSneakers® Splash

Memorial Park Tuesdays, 11:45 a.m.‐12:45 p.m. Community Ctr. Thursdays

Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays

Fit & Toned

FUNdamentals of Yoga

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Monday and Wednesday (ongoing class) beginning in May Time: 9-10 a.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: $2 per session One-hour class which includes cardio endurance, strength, flexibility and balance challenges.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Wednesday (ongoing class) Time: 6-7 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: $5/class This class is for the beginner to intermediate participant. Learn the most basic Yoga moves with Flow and Hold Yoga moves.

Tai Chi Fall Prevention

Keep It Moving

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Monday and Wednesday (ongoing class) Time: 11 a.m.- noon Ages: 50+ Cost: $5/class(50% discount for Silver Sneakers® eligible participants) Concerned about falling? This series is an excellent program to help prevent falls. Low-impact Tai Chi modified for seniors. Easy on the joints, recommended by the Arthritis Foundation and CDC for arthritis relief and fall prevention, stretching, body alignment, and slow, controlled, mindful movement. Improve your body and mind with this series.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6231 Date: By appointment Time: Vary Ages: 18+ Cost: $5 per session, six sessions for $25 or 12 sessions for $48. A supervised exercise for individuals who have finished cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy or been told by your physician that you need to exercise but don’t know how. This program serves as the next step in your progression in establishing a safe, independent exercise program. A referral is required by your medical professional. Keep It Moving is an ideal program for the individual who is facing total joint replacement both before surgery and after finishing post-surgical physical therapy.

Qigong Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Monday and Wednesday (ongoing class) Time: Noon - 1 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: $5/class (50% discount for SilverSneakers® eligible participants) “Q” means energy and “Gong” means work. Qigong is a system of ancient Chinese self-healing exercises that combine proper body alignment and slow, controlled movement coordinated with breath and mental focus. This moving meditation class includes gentle movements that stimulates the body’s meridian system and includes warm ups, stretching, breath work. It benefits all chronic conditions.

Zumba Zeniors Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesday and Thursday (ongoing class) Time: 10-10:45 a.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: $3/class A low-impact Zumba class designed for beginners and active older adults. Enjoy this fun way to increase your daily activity. Even if you have never done Zumba, you will want to try out this class.

Ballroom Dance Practice

Line Dance with Martha Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Mondays (ongoing class) Time: 3:30-5 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: $6/week, SilverSneakers® receive discount. This class is for those who have completed the Absolute Beginner Line Dance class and are ready for more challenging steps and dances. Have fun, challenge your brain and body while burning some calories too! Instructor: Martha Davenport

Advanced Line Dancers (Dandy Line Dancers) Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Monday (ongoing class) Time: 5:30-7 p.m. Ages: 40+ Cost: Free This class is for advanced line dancers. This group practices and performs at the center and in the community.

Ballroom Dance Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Wednesdays (ongoing class) Time: 5:15 –7 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Learn or polish your Fox Trot, Waltz, Tango, Cha-Cha, and other dance styles.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Thursdays (ongoing class) Time: 1-3:15 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Practice your dance steps to music from years gone by, make new friends and exercise your body and mind. No partner required.

Advanced Square Dance Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Wednesdays (ongoing class) Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages: Geared toward seniors but everyone is welcome Cost: $6 Instructor: Don Williamson

Challenge Square Dance Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Mondays Time: 2 p.m. Ages: Geared toward seniors, but all ages welcome. Cost: $6 Instructor: Don Williamson

Friday Night Dance Schedule Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Cost: $5/person Sept. 7 - Kids Our Age Sept. 21 - To be announced Oct. 5 - Limited Edition Oct. 19 - Big Band Theory (Pink Ball) Nov. 2 - Jerry Pierce Nov. 16 - Shooter Band Dec. 7 - Kids Our Age (Christmas dance)

Billiards

Hand and Foot Canasta

Location: Memorial Park Community Date: Monday - Saturday Time: 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Meet in the billiards room for games.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Mondays Time: 1–5 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free This is a very social group! Don’t worry if you don’t know how to play, they can teach you everything.

Senior Basketball Location: Memorial Park Community Date: Mondays Time: 10 a.m. – noon Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Meet in the gym for pickup games and shooting.

Doubles Table Tennis Location: Memorial Park Community Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Senior men’s and women’s doubles table tennis.

Pickleball Location: Memorial Park Community Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9 a.m. - noon Ages: 50+ Cost: Free This activity is a modified form of tennis and we play doubles.

Ladies Monday Night Bridge Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Mondays (ongoing class) Time: 6-8:30 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Come join the ladies of the senior center for a fun evening of bridge!

Tri-Ominos Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesdays Time: 9 a.m. - noon Ages: 18+ Cost: Free New and easy game.

Rummy

Rook

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesdays (ongoing class) Time: Noon-4 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free New group, please join us.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Thursdays (ongoing class) Time: 1-5 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Rook is a challenging trick taking game played with a special deck of cards. Bring a friend for even more fun!

Scrabble Group Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesdays (ongoing class) Time: 4-6 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Do you enjoy word games? Scrabble is a great brain exercise! The scrabble group is always looking for new faces in their group. All are invited to attend.

Pinochle Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Wednesdays (ongoing class) Time: 1-5 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Pinochle is a trick-taking card game for four players played with a special deck. Players score by taking tricks or forming combination of cards into melds. Have fun and meet new friends!

Ace of Clubs Duplicate Bridge Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Fridays (ongoing class) Time: 12:30-4 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Everyone is welcome! If you enjoy playing bridge, but haven't tried duplicate bridge, come join the fun...we're a friendly group!

Mahjong Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Fridays (ongoing class) Time: 1-4 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Mahjong is a very old tile game. The game is not only amusing, but it stimulates your mind and thinking processes.

Conversational Spanish

As the Page Turns Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: First Thursday of each month Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Join casual monthly discussions of a book. Books provided.

German Conversation Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Thursdays Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon Ages:18+ Cost: Free Join the group and practice and brush up your German. The group will share personal letters, vocabulary, articles, photos, translations and more.

Beginning Spanish Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesdays Time: 2-2:50 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Have you ever wanted to learn Spanish? This is your chance! Instructor: Alberto Ceffalo

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesdays Time: 3-4 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Learn basic Spanish knowledge, speaking and reading. Instructor: Alberto Ceffalo

Genealogy Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Third Wednesday of each month Time: 1-3 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Meet others interested in genealogy and learn some of the resources available for research.

Video Series Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: First Monday of each month Time: 2-3 p.m. Ages: Adults Cost: Free Learn about art history, drawing techniques, American and European art and great artists and their masterpieces. Bring a note pad or sketchpad for discussion and notes.

Film Club

One-On-One Device Help

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Third Thursday of each month Time: 1-4 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Join Professor Rusty Sheridan from the ETSU Media Communication Department as he leads a monthly club that views, thinks critically and discusses a different film each month.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesdays Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: $15/hour Computer and mobile device assistance. Please bring your device, prepay and register at the Senior Services desk.

Open Computer Lab Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Monday-Friday Time: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free Check out access card at the Senior Services desk.

One-On-One Device Help Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: noon-2 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: $15/1.5 hours Need assistance with computers, laptops, smart phones, Macbook, or tablets? Bring your device. Please prepay and register at the Senior Services desk.

Mountain Dulcimer Lessons

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesdays (ongoing class) Time: 10 a.m.-noon Ages: Adult Cost: Free Bring your instrument and join in this open group, playing a variety of songs including old hymns, bluegrass, country and folk music.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesdays Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Ages: Adults Cost: $15/4 –lessons Learn to play the old-time mountain dulcimer. Bring an instrument ready to play. This session is for those interested in learning, have questions about the dulcimer or are very rusty in their playing technique. Instructor: Willis Jones

Musical Voices

Senior Chorale

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Mondays (ongoing class) Time: 1-3 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Sing gospel music and share the joy of music at local nursing homes.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Thursdays Time: 10 a.m.-noon Ages: 50+ Cost: Free This lively group loves to sing a variety of songs, including show tunes and popular songs. This is a low-stress group with which to perform. No audition required. Instructor: Cherry Smith

Heart Strings

Let’s Play Mountain Dulcimer Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Tuesdays Time: 1-2:30 p.m. Ages: Adult Cost: Free This 1 1/2 hour session is for those who want to fine and get together with others wanting to play a tune or two. Bring an instrument that is ready to play. This is a volunteer group may play at locations within the community.

Piano & Band Instrument Lessons Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Time: Mornings: On Monday and Wednesday, classes will be at 8 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10;15 a.m. 11 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. On Thursday, classes will be at 8 a.m. and 8:45 a.m. Evenings: On Monday and Thursday, classes will be at 3:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: $15/30-minute lesson Did you know we offer private lessons? All ability levels welcome from beginner to advanced.

Amateur Photographers Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: First Monday of each month Time: 1-3 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free If you’re just starting out, or want to brush up on your skills, take field trips and photos then come join us.

Next Step Photography Club Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: Third Tuesday of each month Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free If you have basic technical knowledge of your camera, a desire to learn and experience more, understand some of the creative control functions like aperture, shutter speed, composition, use of manual settings and are ready to delve deeper into image creation and gain broader knowledge of photography, then Next Step Photography is for you.

Photo by: Dr. Stephen Smith

Acrylics

Open Craft Time

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Wednesdays Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: $10 Join Art Holsclaw to paint and share. Designed for beginners or experienced painters. Registration deadline is Monday before each class.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Fridays Time: 2-5 p.m. Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Bring a project and work in the company of other crafters. Just clean up when you are finished and please don’t store items at the center.

Needle and Fiber Arts

Video Series - The Arts

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: Tuesdays Time: 2-5 p.m. Ages: 18+ Cost: Free A gathering of folks who are interested in fiber arts. Bring your project to work and share ideas and skills. Join this group to share and learn and enjoy the company of others while you work. Please clean up when you’re finished, and don’t store items at the center.

Location: Memorial Park Community Center Date: First Monday of each month Time: 2-3 p.m. Ages: Adults Cost: Free In this exciting series of classes we will learn about art history, drawing techniques, American and European art and great artists and their masterpieces. Bring a note pad or sketchpad for discussion and notes.

Writer’s Circle Location: Memorial Park Community Center Call: 423-434-6237 Date: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month Time: 10 a.m.-noon Ages: 50+ Cost: Free Join this group to share ideas for writing better stories and share your own writings for discussion with the group.

Indoor Facility Rental Rates Resident Rental Fee Non-resident Rental Fee Rooms (Per Hour) (Per Hour) Winged Deer Park Boardroom $30 $35 Kitchen (2 hr. minimum) $15 $20 Princeton Arts Center $30 $35 Carver Recreation Center $30 $35 Kitchen (2 hr. minimum) $15 $20 Any Kitchen must be rented with a room rental, cannot be rented separately.

Gymnasiums Resident Rental Fee Non-resident Rental Fee (Per Hour) (Per Hour) Carver Recreation Center and Memorial Park Community Center Recreational ½ court/1 hr. minimum $15 $20 Full court/1 hr. minimum $25 $30 Co-sponsor Youth No charge Adult – ½ court/1 hr. minimum $15 $20 Adult – Full court/1hr. minimum $25 $30 Special Event/Commercial $250/half day (4 hrs.)/court - $75 each additional hour Special Event/Commercial $500/full day (8 hrs.)/court - $75 each additional hour Memorial Park Community Center Scoreboards $50 per court per day Set up/take down of tables and chairs $150 Fairmont Gymnasium $15 $20 Keystone Gymnasium $15 $20 Beeson Hall $15 $20

Rental payments will be taken online at myjcparks.org or in person the Winged Deer Park Administration office. Call (423) 283-5815 for more information. General Information Johnson City Parks and Recreation has a number of picnic shelters throughout the park system that are available for rental ranging from small to corporate size and ranging in price $25 - $100. City residents receive a $5 discount. All shelter usage requires a reservation. Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given on rentals and reservations.

The inclusive playground at Rotary Park is open daily Summer hours: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Winter hours: Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Splash Pad is open Memorial Day to Labor Day

Buffalo Mountain Park 570 High Ridge Rd. Call: 423-283-5815 Buffalo Mountain Park is a 725-acre natural resource area obtained in a land swap with the U. S. Forest Service in 1994. The park is located on the North Slope of Buffalo Mountain and consists of steep topography and densely forested land. The park functions as a nature preserve primarily for hiking, picnicking, and nature programs.

restrooms, volleyball, playground and a walking trail connecting Lions, Civitan and Rotary Parks. Earth Day Park 208 E. Main St. Call: 423-283-5815 Earth Day Park was established in 1991 and is a ¼ acre special use park. The park’s primary function is a pedestrian route between Main Street and the Downtown Square parking lot.

Carnegie Park 601 N. Broadway St. Call: 423-283-5815 Carnegie Park, formerly Jaycee Park is a 5-acre neighborhood park established in 1945. The park consists of two girl’s lighted softball fields, a restroom shelter, basketball court, and playground.

Freedom Hall Pool 1320 Pactolas Rd. Call: 423 461-4872 Freedom Hall Pool is an indoor pool adjacent to the Freedom Hall Civic Center operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. The facility is equipped with restrooms, showers, and party room.

Cardinal Park (TVA Credit Union Ballpark) 129 Legion St. Call: 423-283-5822 Established in 1950, Cardinal Park is a 5-acre sports field (Howard Johnson Field) primarily used for the St. Louis Cardinals’ Appalachian League farm club, Amenities include a concession area, clubhouse, lighted baseball field, press box and restrooms.

Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek 1220 King Springs Rd. Call: 423-283-5815 The 28-acre city-owned tract of restored wetlands and steep wooded slopes whose development as a city park has been spearheaded by local attorney Bill Francisco, whose 6-year-old son Jacob died in 2004, from a shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria infection.

Carver Park & Recreation Center 322 W. Watauga Ave. Call: 423-461-8830 Established in 1958, Carver Park is a 6-acre neighborhood park. Amenities include two basketball courts, fitness trail, multi-use court, two pavilions, playground, and recreation center. A recreation center is equipped with a gymnasium, weight room, library, meeting space, teen room, community room, arts and crafts area, and kitchen. A new recreation facility was dedicated in 2005. A new playground structure was installed in 2018.

Kermit Tipton Stadium 900 Stadium Dr. Call: 423-283-5822 Kermit Tipton Stadium is Johnson City’s first synthetic turf field football complex. It is home to Science Hill High School football and Johnson City Parks and Recreation programs.

Keystone Park 601 Bert St. Call: 423-283-5815 Equipped with two Little League fields, concession and score tower. wheelchairs as well as the visually and Civitan Park hearing-impaired . In addition to the treehouse-style 1000 N. Broadway St. component, the playground features “Zero-G” swings, Call: 423-283-5815 impression swings, and a merry-go-round with a center Civitan Park was established in 1963 on the site of a section that allows a non-walking user to enjoy the ride. former landfill. This 33-acre community park has The 1,000-square foot splash pad includes many water undergone a total renovation for primary use as a soccer facility in a park setting. The development includes features and will operate on the same schedule five lighted soccer fields, concession area with 85

Kiwanis Park & Recreation Center 717 W. Market St. Call: 423-283-5815 Kiwanis Park, established in 1949, is a 9-acre neighborhood park. The park is primarily used for baseball play and summer playground programs. Amenities include a band shell with restrooms, lighted baseball field, lighted basketball courts, picnic tables, playground, and recreation center. Neighborhood Park is located adjacent to Kiwanis Park. Established in 1972, Neighborhood Park is a 2-acre baseball field used primarily for youth baseball. Liberty Bell Tennis Center 505 Liberty Bell Blvd. Call: 423-283-5822 Located near Freedom Hall Civic Center the complex offers 14 lighted tennis courts. Lions Park 817 Country Club Ct. Call: 423-283-5815 Lions Park, established in 1958, is an 8-acre neighborhood park used primarily for Little League Baseball. Amenities include two-lighted baseball fields, one non-lighted field, concession, and restroom area and a covered pavilion with restrooms and kitchen. Memorial Park Community Center 510 Bert Street Call: 423-434-5749 Aquatics - 423-434-5749 Recreation Services - 423-434-5749 Senior Services - 423-434-6237 State-of-the-art, 72,000 square foot neighborhood community center that opened December 10, 2012. It represents the area’s first intergenerational facility, housing Aquatics, Recreation Services, and Senior Services under one roof. The center offers a variety of programming including aquatics, health and fitness, socialization, outdoors, charter trips, Homeschool, technology, arts, and much more. The center is equipped with a 75foot lap pool, therapy pool, and teaching pool, enabling aquatics to facilitate a diverse aquatics program to a widerange of age groups. Recreation opportunities include a two court gymnasium, two dance and aerobic rooms, a fitness room, billiards, and four outdoor tennis courts. Other programming areas include performing and visual arts, socials, computer lab, arts and crafts, and a game room. An outdoor amphitheater and plaza honoring veterans with the famous Doughboy as it’s centerpiece. Event rentals are also available at this location with several rooms that can accommodate birthday parties, bridal and baby showers, retirements, meetings, and luncheons.

Metro-Kiwanis Park 817 Guaranda Dr. Call: 423-283-5815 Purchased in 1972, Metro-Kiwanis is a 15-acre community park used primarily for softball league play. Amenities include concession area and restrooms, four picnic shelters, picnic tables, Playground area, two lighted softball fields and five tennis courts. Friendship Gardens located within the park, is a 3-acre special use area whose primary purpose is self-directed activities. The gardens are home for “Junaluska” a 30-foot carving in honor of the American Indians. The sculpture was created in 1986 by sculptor Peter Wolf Toth. Paul Christman Park 1000 N. Boone St. Call: 423-283-5815 Developed in 1983, Paul Christman Park is a ½-acre neighborhood park, which includes a small shelter with picnic table, playground area and a multi-use basketball court. Powell Square Park 201 W. Popular St. Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1889, this 1.4 acre neighborhood park is the department’s oldest park. Amenities include multi-use playing field, picnic tables, shelter with restrooms, and playground area. Rotary Park 1001 N. Broadway St. Call: 423-283-5815 The Carnegie Realty Company donated Rotary Park to the city in 1908. The park consists of 10.4 acres and is one of the most popular parks in the city with an annual attendance of over 40,000. The park is open April through October and is primarily used as a picnic facility in a natural setting. Amenities include six covered picnic shelters, restrooms, multi-use picnic tables, multi-use playing field, and All Inclusive Playground and Splash Pad. The new playground and splash pad opened on April 1, 2017. The playground allows full accessibility and is designed for those using assistive devices such as wheelchairs as well as visually and hearing-impaired. as the pools (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Summer hours: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Winter hours: Nov. 1 - Mar. 31 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Skate Park 705 Liberty Bell Blvd. Call: 423-283-5815 The concept of developing a public skate park was initiated by residents, both youth and adults with an active interest in the sport in 1998. In 1999 the firm of Purkiss-Rose-rsi was secured to design the park. Spring Street Park 106 Spring St. Call: 423-283-5815 Spring Street Park, located in the central business district, is a ½-acre green space facility surrounded by commercial buildings. The park consists of a brick patio area with benches and landscaping.

Johnson City Dog Park @ Willow Springs 1201 Huffine Rd. Contact: Website: www.jcdogpark.org The Willow Springs Dog Park Project is a cooperative effort between the Friends of Johnson City Dog Park Association and the City of Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department. The 1.6 acre site is located within the park boundaries of Willow Springs Park. For information contact the Dog Park Association at www.jcdogpark.org.

Veterans Park 1005 Southwest Ave. Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1973, Veterans Park is a ¼-acre special use park, which has been incorporated into the new South Side Elementary School campus. The park is equipped with multi-use picnic tables and benches. Willow Springs Park 1201 Huffine Rd. Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1998, Willow Springs Park encompasses 36 acres in southwest Johnson City between Huffine and Antioch roads. It was named after a dairy that operated near the site around the turn of the century. Architectural designs for shelters and light fixtures are reminiscent of styles prevalent during Johnson City’s earliest days. Our heritage is also the inspiration for the name of the playground: Johnson’s Depot. In the mid-1850’s, Henry Johnson (Johnson’s City first mayor) built a general store and post office. In 1857 when rail service was established to this area, Mr. Johnson built a depot. The growing community was first known as “Johnson’s Tank” and then “Johnson’s Depot” until its incorporation as Johnson City in 1869. Accordingly, the playground design features train and village theme play elements.

Winged Deer Park 4137 Bristol Hwy. Call: 423-283-5815 Established in 1991, Winged Deer Park is a 200-acre district park. The J. Norton Arney family previously owned and operated the farm from the 1940’s through the early 70’s. Arney was a noted car dealer and raised and trained show horses in the area. The farm was used primarily to grow hay and had several large stables on the lakefront property. The city purchased the property in 1985. The original farmhouse was converted into what is now the Parks and Recreation administration office, which includes a meeting room, working offices and a landscaped patio area with small gazebo. Amenities include five lighted softball fields, athletic office scorer’s towers and restroom, three lighted soccer fields, Batter’s Up batting cages, a 18-hole disc golf course, a one-mile mountain bike trail, playground area, soccer concession building with restroom, half-mile walk track and paved fitness trails which winds through the forested section of the park. The lakefront area features two sand volleyball courts, picnic shelter with restroom, public boating access, green space, lighted handicap accessible boardwalk, amphitheater, and a Festival Plaza multi-use area with restroom. The park’s historical area features the Robert Young Cabin one of Johnson City’s oldest dwellings, the Massengil Monument, and the James H. Quillen Historical Tree Arboretum

Buffalo Mountain Park 570 High Ridge Rd. Call: 423-283-5821 Offers 8.2 miles of hiking trails considered moderate, a 1,500 ft. rise from the picnic area to the top can be strenuous if you are not in fairly good shape. All mileage is measured from the picnic area. (The White Rock Trail is a 4.5 mile loop). Huckleberry Knob - .05 Lady Slipper Loop - .09 Hartsell Hollow - .05 White Rock - 2.3 Tip Top - 2.1 Carver Park 322 W. Watauga Ave. Call: 423-461-8830 Quarter-mile flat walking track Civitan Park 1000 N. Broadway St. Call: 423-283-5822 The paved walking / jogging track joins Lions Park and Civitan Park and measures 1/57 miles. Liberty Bell Complex Liberty Bell Blvd. Call: 423-283-5822 The paved walking track circle the entire Liberty Bell Complex and offers 1.7 miles of fitness area. The Liberty Bell Track features a 375-meter jogging and walking surface. Tweetsie Trail Alabama St. Call: 423-283-5815 The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing form ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. The trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, running, and biking on a relatively flat grade in a beautiful, natural setting. When complete, the 10-mile trail will be the longest rails-to-trails project in Tennessee. The trail was built without any federal or state funding. Rather, it’s the result of generous donations from individuals, businesses, and local governments.

Willow Springs Park 1201 Huffine Rd. Call: (423) 283-5815 Feature 1.8 miles of paved walking surface which encircles the park, it’s exercise with a view! Winged Deer Park 4137 Bristol Hwy. Call: (423) 283-5815 Flat track, which encircles a ball field is a half-mile. The wooded, paved and lighted trails measure 1.5 miles. An 18-hole disc golf course is also located in this area.

Bicycles - Places for families to ride Liberty Bell Recreation Trail This 1.7 mile walking and jogging trail encircles the entire Liberty Bell Complex. Children on bikes and Roller Blades are welcome. No adult bikes are allowed. State of Franklin Multi-Use Trail Greenline Rd. The trail is 2.3 miles in length and is open to all users. It starts at the intersection of Greenline Road and extends to Sunset Drive. Tweetsie Trail Alabama St. The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing form ET&WNC (Tweetsie) railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. Winged Deer Park Off Carroll Creek Road at Disc Golf Course More than two miles mountain bike trail. The trail is a partnership with the Tri-Cties Chapter of the Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association (SORBA). An additional mile of beginner trail has been approved. Plans are in the works to develop a total of five to six miles of trails.

Photos by: JT McSpadden

Nearby Locations Steele Creek Park - Bristol Warriors Path State Park - Kingsport Virginia Creeper Trail - Trail runs from Abington to White Top, Virginia, Bays Mountain Park - Kingsport.