Walk in the park may 2017

Johnson City Parks and Recreation

A Walk in the Park

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We Make Summer Fun! Summer is just around the corner, and the department’s summer camp program has loads of activities in store this year.

Parents have choices; they can chose a stay and play camp at either Memorial Park Community Center or Carver Recreation Center that offers a Monday through Friday experience with an early drop-off and late pick-up option that runs from June 5 through July 28. These campers will enjoy meals, field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, games, sports, and fitness activities.

In addition, the department’s specialty camps focus on a special interest such as art, nature, specific sports, science, technology, and adventure. They are offered at a variety of times, dates, and places throughout the park system.

This year two new Teen Camps are being offered. The Teen Volunteer Camp will give teens the opportunity to venture out into the community and lend a helping hand to several organizations in need. Teen Adventure Quest Camp will provide an unforgettable experience with cave exploring, river rafting, quarry exploration, and building survival shelters.

So, if you’re looking for an affordable, safe, and fun experience for your child this year; then check out Parks and Recreation. From ages three to seventeen … we’ve got you covered!

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NOTICE! The splash pad at Rotary Park will open on May 27.

Administration Highlights ~  Since opening on April 1, Rotary Park has had 100 rentals compared to last year’s 34 during the same time period.  The Parks and Recreation Foundation will host a softball tournament Memorial Day weekend.

Athletics Division Highlights ~  The spring soccer program has concluded with 70 teams and 975 participants.  Adult softball began this month with 65 teams participating.  Fall youth soccer registration opened this month. The deadline for registration is July 23. Play will begin August 26.  The summer tennis lesson program will begin June 5.

Park Services Division Highlights ~  Park Services crews removed the old playground a Carver Park and prepared the ground for installation of a new playground. Target date for completion is May 31.  Top dressing of all soccer fields at Civitan has been accomplished.  Freedom Hall Pool will be closed for re-modeling through the summer. Crews have drained the pool and prepared the area for painting.  Graffiti was removed from the Skate Park.  Mildew removal has begun on the Liberty Bell Tennis Center courts.

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Memorial Park Community Center ~  Candyland Carnival took place on May 9 with 400 plus in attendance. The community enjoyed inflatables, free hot dogs, snow cones, cotton candy, entertainment, games, and activities.  Mother’s Day Tea was held on May 6 with 30 in attendance.

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Recreation Services Division ~  A group of likeminded seniors went on an exploratory nature hike at Jacob’s Nature Park at Sinking Creek. The group found a fox skull, praying mantis egg case, and a vulture nest and hiked some of the trails.  Carver Recreation Center hosted their annual Awards Banquet on May 11. The banquet honored graduating seniors, the 8-9 girls basketball team, volunteers, and individuals who have contributed their time and talents to Carver Recreation Center over this past year.  Princeton Arts Center’s Artist of the Month was John Charles. His display consisted of oil painting of Martin Luther King, Mark Twain, and Elvis Presley. In the early 70’s, Mr. Charles worked on the Sonny and Cher Variety Show painting backdrop scenes.

Johnson City Parks & Recreation

4137 Bristol Highway 4137 Bristol Highway Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 Phone: 423-283-5815 Phone: 423-283-5815 Fax: 423-283-5829 Fax: 423-283-5829 Email: jcparksinfo@johnsoncitytn.org Website: www.johnsoncitytn.org

Two Memorial Park Community Center staff members will share the spotlight this month. Kelly Finney, center supervisor, held the center’s first community Candyland Carnival which was a huge success with over 400 in attendance. Carnival participants enjoyed inflatables, cotton candy, hot dogs, snow cones, and great games, and activities. Rachel Bowers, program coordinator, took camping to a whole new level with the first ever Glamping event. Glampers were treated to an evening of pampering with pedicures, manicures, make-up and hair, crafts, facials, and special camping treats.

Congratulations, ladies, your efforts landed you in Kudos Corner!

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