Special Events

3/8-3/19 Env. Ed. Volunteer Training

This is a training for Volunteer Environmental Educators to help teach outdoor sessions about Colorado wildlife, native plants and urban wild areas to local youth and families. Trained volunteers can assist with unique nature-related programs to be offered to small groups this spring. No experience necessary and all training and materials provided. FREE! Register: offero.cityofloveland.org Questions? 970.962.2643 or michele.vanhare@cityofloveland.org

Age: 18+ *All sessions not required

M-F 3/8-3/12* 8:30A-1:00P River's Edge Natural Area M-F 3/15-3/19* 8:30A-1:00P Viestenz-Smith Mtn Park

4/10 Parks & Recreation Job Fair

The City of Loveland Parks & Recreation Department is looking for YOU to be part of the team this summer. Find Your Fun with opportunities including aquatics, guest services, camps, special events, parks and more! Seasonal and part-time positions are available. Apply and interview onsite. Current job openings: cityofloveland.org/jobs Location: Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St.

Age: 14+

Sa 4/10 11:00A-2:00P FREE

4/16 Drive-In BINGO

Join us for BINGO from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle. Your car radio is used to announce the game numbers; honk your horn or flash your lights when you have a BINGO! Each player will receive BINGO cards, clipboard, jumbo marker, hand sanitizer, bottled water and popcorn. Prizes provided by InnovAge. Location: Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St.

Age: 55+

F 4/16 12:30-2:30P $10/person 295020-1

Coming Children's Day

Join the City of Loveland as we celebrate soon! our children! Come see the best the City has all in one place at Fairgrounds Park. There will be fun games, demos and a variety of interactive booths for all to enjoy. For information and activity schedules

for this event, visit cityofloveland.org/childrensday

Location: Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave.

All ages

Date: TBD FREE

Drive-In Trivia 5/14

Drive in for fun trivia from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle. Your car radio is used to announce the trivia questions. Each player will receive trivia cards, clipboard, jumbo marker, hand sanitizer, bottled water and popcorn. Bring your thinking cap. Prizes! Location: Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St.

Age: 55+

F 5/14 12:30-2:30P $10/person 295021-1

Kids to Parks Day at North Lake Park5/15

Aye matey - it's Pirate Day! Get outdoors and kick off summer at this national day of play. Sponsorship opportunities available, call 970.962.2446. Location: North Lake Park, 2750 N. Taft Ave. Mobile Recreation Trailer • Arts & Crafts • Pirate Photo Booth Pirate Picnic (BYO picnic) • Treasure Hunt

All ages

Sa 5/15 11:00A-2:00P FREE

5/21 Drive-In BINGO

Join us for BINGO from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle. Your car radio is used to announce the game numbers; honk your horn or flash your lights when you have a BINGO! Each player will receive BINGO cards, clipboard, jumbo marker, hand sanitizer, bottled water and popcorn. Prizes provided by InnovAge. Location: Chilson Recreation Center, 700 E. Fourth St.

Age: 55+

F 5/21 12:30-2:30P $10/person 295020-2

5/26 National Senior Health and Fitness Day - Tails & Trails

Join us for National Senior Health and Fitness Day! Bring your leashed furry pet along for a walk on Loveland's bike trail from Fairgrounds Park to Centennial Park and back. Visit the health and wellness booths at Fairgrounds Park. Registration fee includes a t-shirt and drink at the end of the event. Get your walk on and enjoy the outdoors! Location: Fairgrounds Park, 700 S. Railroad Ave.

All ages

W 5/26 8:00-11:00A $15 295023-1

Volunteer Trail Host Training 5/28 & 5/29

This training certifies volunteers as Trail Hosts to be the "eyes and ears" of Loveland Open Lands & Trails, gathering data, noting maintenance needs and interacting with visitors to city natural areas. No experience necessary and all training and materials are FREE. (You should be in good physical condition, capable of an easy 1-mile hike.) Register: offero.cityofloveland.org Questions? 970.962.2643 or michele.vanhare@cityofloveland.org

Age: 18+ *Both sessions required

F 5/28* 4:00-6:30P P&R Admin Office Sa 5/29* 9:00-11:30A River's Edge Natural Area

We're proud! A mark of distinction.

National Accreditation in Parks & Recreation

CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for parks and recreation agencies, and is a measure of an agency's overall quality of operation, management and service to the community. This mark of distinction indicates that an agency has met rigorous standards related to the management and administration of lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety and services.

We join the ranks of elite parks and recreation agencies across the country. Less than one percent of agencies achieve this distinguished accomplishment.

cityofloveland.org/ parksrecreation

What This Means for You • Commitment to the highest level of quality services with accountability and responsiveness to meet your needs • Potential for external financial support and savings • External recognition of quality governmental service What This Means for Us • Increased efficiency and evidence of accountability • Answers the question, “How are we doing?” through extensive self evaluation • Creates an environment for regular review of operations, policies and procedures to promote continual improvement