Shawnee County Parks and Recreation 2015 Winter Guide

THE GUIDE

WINTER 2015-16

Open All Winter ...

No matter the season, there’s a lot to do in Shawnee County. Hit a trail, visit a park or sign up for an indoor activity.

We’ll meet you there!

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MEET YOU THERE!

Letter From the Director Parks and Recreation facilities add to a community’s quality of life, increase property values, and provide a sense of pride and cohesion. Shawnee County residents value and take pride in their parks and expect parks to be maintained at a high level.

Our four community engagement meetings this past fall confirmed this. We appreciate all those who attended to hear about the progress toward our Master Plan and to share their input into the future of parks and recreation in Shawnee County.

The Master Plan was created by Pros Consulting following the 2012 consolidation of the city and county parks and recreation departments. Its recommendations guide us toward the future in an environment of a growing senior population and a need to attract and retain young adults in our community, while operating with less public funding. Here is some of the progress we shared: • Cost Recovery – At certain levels, parks and recreation is a public service, providing facilities free of charge or at very low cost. In value-added or niche areas such as golf, we now rely on user fees to sustain and improve facilities. Our two largest golf courses – Lake Shawnee and Cypress Ridge – now operate out of self-sustaining revolving funds, without using taxpayer dollars.

• The consultant recommended a new multi-generational parks facility to serve the rapidly growing southwest Shawnee County. Hence, we are building a new aquatic center near SW 21st and Urish Road. Completion is targeted for summer 2016.

• We have partnered with private organizations to operate programs from Helen Hocker Theater to preschools in parks and recreation facilities. This has reduced operating losses and increased participation while still providing the same services to the community.

Trails, sports complexes, regional parks and youth sports ranked as our greatest strengths in a written questionnaire completed by attendees at the sessions. Providing recreational opportunities for our growing senior population was also a hot topic. We’re taking under consideration some suggestions made at the meetings.

One of the top answers on the questionnaire was the need to increase funding for parks and recreation. By necessity, we must operate in a business-like fashion, using a formula of public and private funding and user fees to sustain our parks and facilities. This affects our future decisions.

Your continued input is important, so we have set up an email address – futureparks@snco.us – so you can continue to send us your feedback and suggestions as we move forward.

Sincerely,

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John E. Knight, Director

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Registration

Core Programs:

Pick from one of the many classes, activities, sports or other programs offered through Shawnee County Parks + Recreation and we’ll make it easy for you to register!

- Preschool

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- Youth

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- Adult

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- Senior

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- Fitness & Wellness

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Summer Camps

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Old Prairie Town

03

Aquatics

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Trails

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Foundation

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Cancellation Programs may be combined or canceled due to insufficient enrollment. Enrollees will be notified by phone or mail for acceptance, transfer, credit or refund.

Please provide a valid email address.

Receipts are issued via email.

Golf Courses

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Refund Policy

Holiday Happenings

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Winter Wonderland

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Kossover Tennis Center

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Special Events

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Topeka Zoo

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Destination Parks

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Facility Rentals

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Exercise Burns Calories

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Directory

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• To register online, go to parks.snco.us and click the Online Registration icon.

• Forms may also be mailed, walked in, phoned in or faxed to any Parks + Recreation facility.

Reservations

hawnee County Parks + Recreation S offers a variety of shelters and facilities for rent. Reservations can be made by calling 785-251-2600 or going to parks.snco.us.

A full refund or account credit will be issued for programs or shelter reservations canceled by Shawnee County Parks + Recreation.

Registrations canceled by the participant at least seven days prior to the program start date will receive a 90 percent refund or account credit. A 50 percent refund will be issued if the department is notified within seven days prior to the start of the program.

Refunds for sports programs will be issued with a 10 percent service charge if the Sports Office is notified at least 21 days prior to the initial start date of the league season. Refunds after this time will be issued with a 40 percent service charge.

Shelter reservation refunds will be issued with a 10 percent service fee for reservations canceled with a 14 day notice.

All refunds will follow the County Treasurer’s bill-paying schedule and be issued by County check. There will be no cash or credit card refunds.

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When school is out ... CAMP is in!

Looking for a well-supervised and safe environment for your children this summer?

We offer a variety of fun-filled, interactive and educational summer camps where campers will learn new skills, develop friendships and have an exciting summer.

The days are busy with arts, crafts, exploring nature, field trips, sports, special events, swimming, cooking and more.

SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Coming Soon!

Watch for information on parks.snco.us, our Facebook page and Twitter.

PRESCHOOL Parachutes with Music Have fun playing with parachutes, music and foam balls.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Dec. 2 Time: W 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $5 per person

8th Annual Candy Cane Hunt/ S’mores with Santa Children will hunt for candy canes, then drink hot chocolate and eat s’mores with Santa Claus.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: All Date: Dec. 12 Time: Sat. 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $7 per family

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Here Comes Santa Here comes Santa right down Shunga Drive! Make a craft and enjoy Santa’s favorite snack.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Dec. 16 Time: W 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Fee: $7 per person

Dog’s Colorful Day Listen to the story Dog’s Colorful Day, sing songs and make a craft.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Dec. 17 Time: Th 1 - 2 p.m.

Fee: $7 per person

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Let’s Move It Participate in large motor activities using music, scarves, rhythm sticks and more.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 5 - 26 Time: T 10 - 10:30 a.m.

Fee: $12 per person

Tap Dance Students learn basic tap steps and ‘call and response’ activities while practicing routines.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 6 - Feb. 3, Feb. 24 - March 23 Time: W 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Fee: $25 per person per session

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Tumbling Emphasize basic movement and coordination. Increases strength, flexibility and motor skills.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 9 - Feb. 6, Feb. 27 - March 26 Time: Sat. 9:40 - 10:10 a.m.

Fee: $25 per person per session

Ballet Students will develop coordination, rhythm and social skills in a class setting.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 9 - Feb. 3, Feb. 24 - March 23 Time: Sat. 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

Fee: $25 per person per session

Toddler Open Gym Bring your little ones and let them burn off energy. Groups are welcome.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 7 - April 28 Time: Th 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Fee: Free

Dance Dancers move to music and nursery rhymes. Gross and fine motor skills taught.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 13 - Feb. 24, Feb. 3 - March 16 Time: W 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Fee: $40 per person per session

Brrr’ It’s Cold Outside Warm up with us and have arctic animal fun. Make a craft, sing songs and end the class with an indoor snowball fight.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 20 Time: W 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Fee: $7 per person

Snow Day Hear a winter story, create an art project and finish with a snowball fight indoors.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 21 Time: Th 1 - 2 p.m.

Fee: $7 per person

Little Athletes Participants will be introduced to a variety of sports and techniques to develop an appreciation for the game and teamwork.

Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 25 - Feb. 22 Time: M 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person

Happy Birthday Kansas Follow the yellow brick road while collecting fun facts and tools to make the state flower.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 26 Time: T 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $18 per person

Tumbling Participants learn rolls, headstands, backbends and cartwheels. Additional skills taught as person progresses.

Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Jan. 27 - March 9 Time: W 5:30 - 6 p.m.

Fee: $24 per person

Shadow Art Will the Groundhog have a shadow?

Make a shadow with a light source and trace images.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Feb. 1 Time: M 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Fee: $15 per person

Tales for Tots Bring stories alive with puppets, role-play and handouts.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Feb. 3 - 24 Time: W 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Fee: $18 per person

Superhero Party Dress up as your favorite hero and enjoy an hour of superhero activities and snacks.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Feb. 6 Time: Sat. 12 - 1 p.m.

Fee: $10 per person

Peace, Love and Valentine Your little heartbreaker will create a valentine for someone special along with a yummy snack.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Feb. 12 Time: F 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Fee: $7 per person

Valentine Craft Make a great gift for family or friend using a plastic water bottle.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Feb. 12 Time: F 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Fee: $12 per person

Fun with Clifford Create a Clifford craft, listen to a story and sing songs.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Feb. 18 Time: Th 1 - 2 p.m.

Fee: $7 per person

Leaping Leap Day! Celebrate the leap year with leaping fun activities. Make a craft and enjoy a snack.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Feb. 29 Time: M 10 - 10:45 a.m.

Fee: $7 per person Bedtime Stories with Santa An evening filled with a special guest reading his favorite Christmas story while all in the comfort of your pajamas. Santa’s favorite bedtime snack of milk and cookies will be served.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: All Date: Dec. 17 Time: Th 7-8 p.m.

Fee: Free

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OLD PRAIRIE TOWN at Ward-Meade Park

Featuring: 1854 replica Log Cabin with Blacksmith Shop, 1870s Prairie Mansion on the National Register of Historic Places and the 2.5 acre WardMeade Botanical Garden.

Town Square:

MULVANE GENERAL STORE An old-fashioned mercantile that serves as our museum gift shop and visitors center. Kansas items, toys from yesteryear, souvenirs, and unique gifts are available. Call 785-251-2995.

POTWIN DRUG STORE Sit at the marble counter and order a soda fountain treat and shop for vintage-era candy. The drug store building also includes the Durst Physician’s Office and Fyler Dentist Office. Call 785-251-2997.

1880 EVEREST CHURCH The church can be rented for church services and weddings.

Call 785-251-2993.

The Town Square also includes the 1891 Victor Schoolhouse, Lingo Livery Stable with Landau Carriage and Baughman Ice Cream Wagon, Lingo Tack Shop, Northern Barn, Pauline Santa Fe Depot and Caboose, and a Turn-of-the-Century Barber Shop.

HOURS: Grounds 8 a.m. to dusk Office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Mulvane General Store 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

12-4p.m. Sun. Potwin Drug Store: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

12-4 p.m. Sun. TOURS: Group tours for 15 or more by reservation only 785-251-2993 Monday-Friday 10 a.m., 12 p.m., & 2 p.m.

Saturday 12 p.m. & 2 p.m.

Sunday 2 p.m.

TOUR FEES: Adults Seniors (55+) Children 6-12 5 and under

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YOUTH PRAIRIE PROGRAMS Please call 785-251-2993 for more information.

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WEDDINGS AND RECEPTIONS Make your wedding a historic event!

All wedding prices include a $75 nonrefundable security deposit. Decorating and clean-up and a one-hour rehearsal time the night before your wedding is included in your rental. Additional hours may be purchased for $50 each. Weekday weddings (MondayFriday) are 25 percent off after deducting the security deposit. The Preston Hale Room serves as back-up for inclement weather on packages I - III. Call 785-251-2993 for more information.

Package I – Anna’s Place and Reception $355 3-hour rental including bride’s dressing facilities, kitchen, Preston Hale room for reception.

No seating available at Anna’s Place.

Package II – Courtyard (wedding only) $355 3-hour rental period including bride’s dressing facilities, Preston Hale room.

Seating for 100 provided.

Package III – Courtyard and Reception $580 5-hour rental period including bride’s dressing facilities, kitchen, Preston Hale room for reception. Seating for 100 provided.

Package IV – Everest Church (wedding only) $495 3-hour rental includes bride’s dressing facilities. Seats maximum of 65.

Package V – Everest Church and Reception $770 5-hour rental period including bride’s dressing facilities, kitchen, Preston Hale room. Maximum seating of 65.

MEETINGS, ANNIVERSARIES, SHOWERS, ETC. Preston Hale Reception Room (maximum 72 people) Lingo Livery Stable (maximum 35 people) Potwin Drug Store (maximum 25 people)

MEALS FOR GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS The following food programs include two hours free room rental. Call 785-251-2993.

WARD CABIN HEARTH MEALS – $18 per person This is one of the most popular, unique meals served at Old Prairie Town, so make your reservations early! Meals are

served at fireside tables in the Ward cabin, and diners are treated to special hearth-cooking demonstrations with a side dish of history, all provided by costumed volunteers. These family-style meals are offered Oct. 15 through March 15 with reservations for groups of 12-18.

Menu Hearth-cooked ham or smoked turkey, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, fruit, Dutch oven baked biscuits, hearth-baked molasses cookies, old-fashioned ice cream, cider and coffee.

VICTORIAN DINNER – $25 per person Enjoy a delightful Victorian meal served buffet-style in the elegant dining room of the 1870s Ward-Meade mansion.

Gleaming silver, fine china, crisp linens, and a gracious atmosphere make this an occasion to remember. Choice of entree includes baked ham with cherry sauce or brandicot chicken served with salad, vegetable, potatoes, freshly baked scones and old-fashioned ice cream. Minimum 25.

Maximum 72.

PICNIC BASKET DINNER – $12 per person The delicious hot chicken pocket sandwich featuring Old Prairie Town’s own special recipe makes the picnic basket a yearround favorite. Also included in the basket are fruit, cole slaw or potato salad, pickle, cookie, brownbread ice cream and a drink.

Minimum 15.

CIDER SIPPING AND HEARTH-BAKED COOKIES – $5.50 per person Sit by the fire in our cozy log cabin and enjoy a demonstration of molasses cookies being baked on the hearth. Then sample the warm, spicy treats along with tangy apple cider. Offered by the fire Oct. 15 through March 15. Minimum 10.

SCHOOLHOUSE SESSION Are you looking for a unique experience for your class or youth group? Come and spend an hour in our authentic one-room schoolhouse learning about our Kansas country school legacy. Cipher on slates, participate in a spelling bee and play oldtime games. Maximum of 18 participants.

Fee: $55

BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT OLD PRAIRIE TOWN Celebrate your child’s birthday in an oldfashioned way. Old Prairie Town has two party packages from which you can choose.

In both parties we keep the party moving for you so you can sit back and relax. Parties include set-up, clean-up and a volunteer in period costume to lead the party. Parties are two hours in length and can be booked any day of the week throughout the year except holidays.

OLD-FASHIONED BIRTHDAY PARTY (ages 6–12) This party is in our one-room country schoolhouse with old-fashioned turn-of-thecentury fun. This party includes a “session” with the schoolmarm playing old-time games.

Guests will share an old-fashioned cake with ice cream and lemonade. We also furnish handcrafted favors, a prize and a tour.

Fee: $10 per participant. Minimum 10.

Maximum 15. Length: Two hours.

CHILDREN’S VICTORIAN PARTY (ages 6-12) Your child and guests can dress up in costumes from a “surprise trunk” and be treated to an elegant birthday tea. We provide finger food and cookies just like in the Victorian era when tea was considered a social event.

Fee: $10 per participant. Minimum 10.

Maximum 15. Length: Two hours.

JOIN THE VOLUNTEERS at Old Prairie Town. Help serve a Victorian dinner, lead a guided tour or volunteer for other exciting assignments to fit your interests. Call 785251-2992 to volunteer.

GARDEN The Ward-Meade Botanical Garden was established in 1963. There are approximately 500 varieties of trees and shrubs in the 2.5 acre garden in addition to annual flowers planted each year. The garden includes many plants requiring shade as well as many unusual specimen plants. The area includes three water gardens including Anna’s Place, which consists of two pools, a stream, bridge, gazebo and waterfall.

Many weddings are held in the garden each year. Call 785-251-2993.

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ATIC AQUUIDE G

ING! M O C OON S

Are you looking for aquatic classes for you or your children this summer?

SCP+R offers a variety of swim lessons, low impact fitness, swim team, certified lifeguards, and much much more! Watch parks.snco.us, our Facebook page and Twitter and watch for the AQUATIC GUIDE coming in 2016.

YOUTH SPORTS Youth Volleyball League Participants will be placed on teams that will practice once during the week and play games on Saturdays. Individual or team registrations accepted.

Registration deadline is Jan. 29.

Sports Office 251-2970 Age: 7 - 14 yrs.

Date: March 5 - Apr. 2 Fee: $40 per person

Youth Soccer League Participants will be placed on teams that will practice once during the week and play games on Saturdays.

Individual or team registrations accepted. Registration deadline is Feb. 12.

Sports Office 251-2970 Bettis Family Sports Complex, Shawnee North Community Park Age: 4 - 14 yrs.

Date: Apr. 9 - May 7 Fee: $35 per person

Youth Coach Pitch T-Ball League Participants will be placed on teams that will practice once during the week and play games Monday - Thursday.

Individual or team registrations accepted. Registration deadline is April 15.

Sports Office 251-2970 Felker Park Complex Shawnee North Community Park Age: 4 - 6 yrs.

Date: May 30 - July 8 Fee: $40 per person

Youth Machine Pitch 8U and 11U League Participants will be placed on teams that will practice once during the week and play games Monday - Thursday.

Individual or team registrations accepted. Registration deadline is April 15.

Sports Office 251-2970 Felker Park Complex Age: 4 - 14 yrs.

Date: May 30 - July 8 Fee: $40 per person

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LEAGUES

SCABA Baseball Shawnee County Amateur Baseball Association serves youth baseball athletes between the ages of 4 and 16. Children 6 and under sign up individually, and team registration is required for ages 7 - 17. $250 team deposit due

by Jan. 29.

Sports Office 251-2970 Bettis Family Sports Complex Age: 4 - 16 yrs.

Date: Apr. 4 - July 14 Fee: 6U - $85 per person 7U-13U - $1,525 per team

14U - $1,400 per team

SCGSA Softball Shawnee County Girls Softball Association serves youth softball athletes between the ages of 4 and 18. Children 6 and under sign up individually, and team registration is required for ages 7 - 17. $250 team deposit due at Feb. league meeting.

Sports Office 251-2970 Lake Shawnee Girls Softball Complex Age: 4 - 18 yrs.

Date: Apr. 4 - July 14 Fee: 6U - $85 per person 7U MP/8U PP - $950 per team

10U/12U/14U

- $1,250 per team

Grand Slam

- $800 per team

Basketball Workshop Beginners course for ball handling, passing, shooting and dribbling.

Oakland Community Center 251-2970 Age: 3 - 5 yrs.

Date: Dec. 5 Time: Sat. 9 a.m.

Fee: $10 per person

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Basketball Workshop Work on skill building for ball handling, passing, shooting and dribbling.

Oakland Community Center 251-2970 Age: 5 - 12 yrs.

Date: Dec. 5 Time: Sat. 11 a.m.

Fee: $10 per person

Volleyball Workshop Beginners course for bumping, passing, movement and serving.

Oakland Community Center 251-2970 Age: 6 - 8 yrs.

Date: Dec. 12 Time: Sat. 9 a.m.

Fee: $10 per person

Volleyball Workshop Work on skill building for bumping, passing, movement and serving skills.

Oakland Community Center 251-2970 Age: 9 - 13 yrs.

Date: Dec. 12 Time: Sat. 11 a.m.

Fee: $10 per person

Youth Basketball Clinic Individuals will learn the basics of sportsmanship, teamwork and basketball.

Clinic will be split up by age group and will run for four weeks.

Sports Office 251-2970 Garfield Community Center Age: 4 - 8 yrs.

Date: Jan. 4 - Feb. 1 Time: M 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person Crestview Community Center Age: 4 - 8 yrs.

Date: Feb. 8 - 29 Time: M 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person

Youth Volleyball Clinic Individuals will learn the basics of sportsmanship, teamwork and volleyball.

Clinic will be split up by age group and will run for four weeks.

Sports Office 251-2970 Location TBA Age: 6 - 14 yrs.

Date: Feb. 3 - 24 Time: W 6 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person

Youth T-Ball Clinic Individuals will learn the basics of sportsmanship, teamwork and T-ball.

Clinic will be split up by age group and will run for four weeks.

Sports Office 251-2970 Felker Park Softball Complex Age: 3 - 6 yrs.

Date: Mar. 7 - 28 Time: M 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person Shawnee North Complex Age: 3 - 6 yrs.

Date: Apr. 11 - May 2 Time: M 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person

Youth Soccer Clinic Individuals will learn the basics of sportsmanship, teamwork and soccer.

Clinic will be split up by age group and will run for four weeks.

Sports Office 251-2970 Shawnee North Community Park Age: 3 - 8 yrs.

Date: Mar. 8 - 29, Apr. 14 - May 5 Time: T 6 - 7 p.m., Th 6 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person per session

Karate Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 7 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 4 - Feb. 17 Time: M, W 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person

Karate - Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 10 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 5 - Feb. 18, Feb. 23 - April 7 Time: T, Th 6 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session

Karate Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 5 - 9 yrs.

Date: Jan. 5 - Feb. 18, Feb. 23 - April 7 Time: T, Th 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session

MARTIAL ARTS

Tae Kwon Do - Beginners & Advanced Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 7 yrs. and up Date: Dec. - Feb. Time: Th 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person per month

Tae Kwon Do - Beginners Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 6 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 1 - Feb. 23 Time: T 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person per month

Tae Kwon Do - Advanced Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 6 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 1 - Feb. 23 Time: T 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person per month

Tae Kwon Do Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 6 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 7 - Feb. 25 Time: M - Th 5 - 6 p.m.

Fee: $40 per person per month

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YOUTH ACTIVITIES Jolly Elves Workshop Participants make and wrap five gifts for family or friends.

Silver Lake Senior Citizen Center 251-2600 Age: 6 - 12 yrs.

Date: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4 Time: M, T, W, F 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $35 per person Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 6 - 12 yrs.

Date: Dec. 7 - 10 Time: M - Th 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $35 per person

Art and You Art classes taught by TSCPL staff.

Different project each session.

Oakland Community Center 251-2953 Age: 5 - 12 yrs.

Date: Dec. 2, 16, Feb. 3, 17 Time: W 4 p.m.

Fee: Free Gingerbread House Creations Participants decorate their own house.

All supplies included.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 5 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 5 Time: Sat. 9 -11:30 a.m. or 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Fee: $25 per person

Holiday Fun/Bowling Make an ornament and decorate cookies then enjoy bowling.

Pre and post care included, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 5 - 12 yrs.

Date: Dec. 21 Time: M 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fee: $35 per person

School’s Out Days at Oakland Holiday play day at Oakland. Trips and fun activities planned. Bring a sack lunch each day.

Oakland Community Center 251-2953 Age: 5 - 12 yrs.

Date: Dec. 28, 29, 30, 31, Feb. 5, 15, 25, 26 Time: M – F 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person per day

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CoCo Key Water Resort Trip Spend the day at CoCo Key Water Resort in Kansas City. Pre and post care included from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 5 - 12 yrs.

Date: Dec. 29 Time: T 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fee: $45 per person

Beginning Tap Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 5 - 8 yrs.

Date: Jan. 6 - Feb. 17, Feb. 24 - April 6 Time: W 6:15 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $35 per person per session

Tap and Ballet 1 Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 4 - 7 yrs.

Date: Jan. 13 - Feb. 24, Feb. 3 - March 16 Time: W 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Fee: $40 per person per session Tap and Ballet 2 Age: 5 - 8 yrs.

Date: Jan. 13 - Feb. 24, Feb. 3 - March 16 Time: W 6:45 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $40 per person per session

Fun with Food Games, activities, and cooking skills will be utilized to learn about food health, safety and fun!

Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 6 yrs. and older Date: Jan. 26 - Feb. 23 Time: T 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person

Tumbling Participants will learn tumbling basics and then progress through higherlevel skills.

Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 6 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 27 - March 9 Time: W 6 - 6:45 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person

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American Red Cross Babysitting Clinic A fun and fast-paced class with handson activities, videos and role playing about supervising kids.

Silver Lake Senior Citizen Center 251-2600 Age: 11 yrs. and older Date: Jan. 30 Time: Sat. 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Fee: $70 per person

Theater Write a script, design a set and act the parts. Do it all with the Helen Hocker Theater staff.

Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 8 yrs. and up Date: Feb. 11 - April 7 Time: Th 3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person

Movie and More Fun activities at the center then go to a movie.

Pre and post care included, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 5 - 12 yrs.

Date: Feb. 12 Time: F 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person

Trampolazerrockball Park Fun activities at the center and then travel to Trampolazerrockball park.

Pre and post care included, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 5 - 12 yrs.

Date: Feb. 15 Time: M 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fee: $35 per person

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Trails

Lake Shawnee Trail 7.2-mile paved concrete pedestrian/bicycle trail encircling the lake.

Shunga Trail 8 miles of paved concrete pedestrian/bicycle trail beginning at Crestview Park (near SW 27th and Fairlawn) and continuing east to SE 2nd. The trail will eventually stretch across Topeka.

Landon Trail 4.75 miles of trail along an abandoned railroad track running north/ south from SE 15th to SE 45th.

Warren Nature Area 3 miles of trail beginning at SW 25th and Gage east of Felker Park.

Dornwood Nature Trail 4 miles of woodland hiking trail at SE 25th and Highland.

Shawnee North Nature Trail 2 miles of trail on undeveloped parkland comprised of grasslands and wooded areas. First quarter-mile is asphalt paved for accessibility.

Deer Creek Trail 2 miles of trail from SE Golden to SE 6th and SE 6th to SE 10th.

Soldier Creek Trail 1.8-mile paved concrete bicycle/pedestrian trail from Garfield Park to NW Lyman Road.

Orville Rice Nature Trail 1-mile mowed grass single-track trail following Shunga Creek from SW Gage to Shunga Glen Park.

Clarion Woods Trail One-half mile single-track trail through a red cedar forest.

Skyline Park Trails Three single-track loops with a fourth planned for the near future.

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Photo by Andrew Anderson

Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Foundation

The Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Foundation exists to reduce the financial burden of local government and taxpayers by seeking additional funding sources and opportunities and to assure that Shawnee County Parks and Recreation facilities remain first class and are preserved in a historically and environmentally efficient manner.

Donations to the Foundation support the long-range preservation of the facilities designated by the donor or donations may be placed in the general endowment fund for parks maintenance and enhancement projects. Parks + Recreation facilities are possible through a combination of public and private funding as well as user fees. Private funds make it possible to offer exceptional facilities to Shawnee County residents and visitors from outside the community. Projects supported by gifts to the Shawnee County Parks and Recreation Foundation include: Bettis Family Sports Complex Accessible Ball Diamond Old Prairie Town Softball Complex Ted Ensley Gardens For more information on the SCPR Foundation, visit http://scprfoundation.org/park/ or call 785-251-2600.

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ADULT Oil and Acrylic Painting Learn the basics of oil or acrylic using the Old Masters technique.

Date: Dec. 2 - 16, Jan. 6 - 27, Feb. 3 - 24 Time: W 9:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Date: Dec. 2 - 16, Jan. 6 - 27, Feb. 3 - 24 Time: W 1 - 3 p.m.

Date: Dec. 3 - 17, Jan. 7 - 28, Feb. 4 - 25 Time: Th 1 - 3 p.m.

Fee: $36 per person per session

Earth-Friendly Holidays Learn to use recyclable trash and found objects to make gifts, cards and holiday decorations.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 2 Time: W 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Fee: Free

Genealogy For all levels of experience. Learn to use print and online resources. Bring your own device if available.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4 Time: Th 10 - 11 a.m.

Fee: Free Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Feb. 11 Time: M 5 - 6 p.m.

Fee: Free

Family Boxing Get involved in cardio boxing workouts. No gloves needed. It is a total body workout.

Oakland Community Center 251-2953 Age: 6 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 5, 12, 19 Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: Sat. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Fee: $20 per Family/$5 drop-in per family

ADAPTIVE RECREATION

Video Golf Don’t let the cold stop you from working on your game. Stay on top with video golf.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 8 - Jan. 21 Time: T, Th 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fee: $1 drop-in

Book Discussion Group Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 9, Feb. 10 Time: W 2 p.m.

Fee: Free

Brown Bag Social Visit with friends while listening to music.

Bring your lunch and drink.

Dec. 23 at Central Park, Jan. 27 at Garfield, Feb. 24 at Oakland Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 23, Jan. 27, Feb. 24 Time: W 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fee: $4 per person per date

Bid Team Whist Card Tournament Get your team together for a fun afternoon of cards. Trophies for 1st and 2nd place.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 21 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 9, Feb. 27 Time: Sat. 2 - 6 p.m.

Fee: $20 per team per date

Healthy Cooking for Beginners Learn tips and tricks to eat healthier and make lifestyle changes.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Feb. 9, 23 Time: T 7 - 8 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person

Dancehouse Dance the night away with friends. Listen to music by Solid Rock Sound Machine. Refreshments available.

Big Gage Shelter House 251-2960 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 Time: Th 6 - 8 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person per date

Songwriting Learn to write music lyrics.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Feb. 17 Time: W 1 - 2 p.m.

Fee: Free

DANCE

Line Dance Stop and enjoy this unique way to workout.

New dances, new friends and better health.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 21 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 7 - Feb. 22 Time: M 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $5 drop-in

Two-Stepping Dance Learn the art of two-stepping with your partner.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 21 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 10 - Feb. 25 Time: Th 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $5 drop-in

Swing Variety Learn the basic elements and patterns to today’s hottest dances.

Crestview Community Center Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 10 Time: Th 6 - 9 p. m.

Fee: $20 per person

Beginning Belly Dance A fun way to improve your fitness. This class offers a foundation in Vintage Oriental belly dance.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 13 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 5 - Feb. 16, Feb. 23 - April 5 Time: T 6 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $56 per person per session

Bingo Meet up with friends for Bingo. Winners get prizes while everyone munches on popcorn.

Adaptive Recreation Building 251-2960 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17 Time: W 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fee: $4 per person per date

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ADULT Intermediate Belly Dance Ready to build on the skills learned?

First hour is warm up and review.

Second hour is about choreographies, use of props and playing finger cymbals.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 13 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 5 - Feb. 16, Feb. 23 - April 5 Time: T 6 - 8 p.m.

Fee: $84 per person per session

International Folk Dance Learn dances from around the world.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 12 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 7 - Feb. 18 Time: Th 5 - 6 p.m.

Fee: $35 per person

Advanced Belly Dance A fun way to improve your fitness.

Covers gypsy fusion, double veil, advanced shimmies and layering techniques. Required materials include hip scarf and finger cymbals.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 12 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 13 - Feb. 17 Time: W 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $60 per person

Belly Dance Performance Preparation Open to anyone currently enrolled in Advanced Belly Dance.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 12 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 13 - Feb. 17 Time: W 7:45 - 8:45 p.m.

Fee: $24 per person

MARTIAL ARTS

Tae Kwon Do – Beginners & Advanced Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 7 yrs. and up Date: Dec. - Feb. weekly Time: Th 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person per month

Tae Kwon Do - Beginner Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 6 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 1 - Feb. 23 Time: T 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person per month

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Tae Kwon Do - Advanced Rossville Community Center 251-2600 Age: 6 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 1 - Feb. 23 Time: T 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person per month

Tae Kwon Do Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 6 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 7 - Feb. 25 Time: M – Th 5 - 6 p.m.

Fee: $40 per person per month

Karate - Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 10 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 5 - Feb. 18, Feb. 23 - April 7 Time: T, Th 6 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session

Karate Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 7 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 4 - Feb. 17 Time: M 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person

SPORTS LEAGUES

Adult Basketball League - Session 1 Men’s basketball leagues play a 7-game season. Players must register as a team and submit a roster prior to first game.

Registration deadline is Dec. 18.

Sports Office 251-2970 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 6 - Feb. 17 Fee: $260 per team

Adult Basketball - The League Men’s basketball leagues play an 8-game season plus a post season tournament.

Players must register as a team and submit a roster prior to first game.

Registration deadline is Dec. 23.

Sports Office 251-2970 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 10 - Feb. 28 Fee: $275 per team

Power Volleyball League CoRec league plays 6-week season with 12 matches. Men can spike behind 10’ line and is self-officiated. Registration deadline is Jan. 8.

Sports Office 251-2970 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Feb. - March 13 Fee: $125 per team

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Adult Volleyball League - Session 1 Women’s, Men’s 50+ and CoRec volleyball leagues play a 6-week season with 12 matches. Players must register as a team and submit a roster prior to first game. Registration deadline is Jan. 15.

Sports Office 251-2970 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Feb. 15 - April 1 Fee: $150 per team - competitive

$80 per team - recreational

Adult Softball League - Session 1 Women’s, Men’s and CoRec slow-pitch league single game season play a 4-game season.

Men’s and CoRec doubleheader leagues play an 8-game season. Players must register as a team and submit a roster prior to first game.

Registration deadline is Feb. 26.

Sports Office 251-2970 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: March 21 - April 22 Fee: $130 per team - single game

$260 per team - doubleheader

Adult 7 on 7 Soccer League 7 on 7 soccer leagues play an 8-game season with a single-elimination tournament at the end of the season. Players must register as a team and submit a roster prior to first game. Registration deadline is March 18.

Sports Office 251-2970 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: April 13 - June 8 Fee: $475 per team

Adult Softball League - Session 2 Women’s, Men’s and CoRec slow-pitch softball leagues play a 12-game season. Players must register as a team and submit a roster prior to first game. Registration deadline is March 25.

Sports Office 251-2970 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: May 1 - Aug. 5 Fee: $395 per team

Adult Volleyball League - Session 2 Women’s, Men’s 50+ and CoRec volleyball leagues play a 6-week season with 12 matches. Players must register as a team and submit a roster prior to first game.

Registration deadline is April 22.

Sports Office 251-2970 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: May 31 - July 18 Fee: $150 per team - competitive

$80 per team - recreational

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Golf Courses Lake Shawnee 4141 SE East Edge Road, Topeka, KS 66609 • 785.267.2295 • lakeshawneegolf.com The par-70 layout at Lake Shawnee Golf Course measures more than 6,300 yards from the back tees. Many of the course’s holes combine breathtaking views and the challenges of playing alongside Lake Shawnee.

The manageable length of the golf course and affordable anytime rates make Lake Shawnee Golf Course your best choice for golf in the region.

Cypress Ridge 2533 SW Urish Road, Topeka, KS 66614 • 785.291.2670 • cypresssridgegc.com Cypress Ridge Golf Course offers a challenge for golfers of all ages and skill levels. Located at the western edge of the Capital City, Cypress Ridge offers 6,200 rolling yards of excellent golf with affordable anytime rates. It is located 1.5 miles west of the Wanamaker corridor just south of SW 21st Street on Urish Road.

Forbes 700 SW Capehart Road, Topeka, KS 66619 785.862.0114 • forbesgc.com Forbes is a 9-Hole par-36 layout in southeast Shawnee County. Measuring 3,253 yards, the course offers a relaxed atmosphere for golfers of all skill levels. Featuring three sets of tees on a links style layout, the course can be challenging for the experienced, yet easy enough for beginners.

Along with golf Forbes offers FootGolf which is a unique blend of the popular sports of soccer and golf. The game is played with a soccer ball on the golf course but with separate greens featuring 21-inch diameter cups. The goal of FootGolf is to kick the ball in the hole with the fewest strokes possible. The course is set up as an 18-hole par-66 layout measuring 2,057 yards.

LE S AVAI SONS L AB LE!

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HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS at Old Prairie Town

Reservations are being accepted for our Old Time Holiday Happenings, December 4, 11 & 12. (Please Note: December 5 is full.)

Experience the charm of the beautifully decorated Old Prairie Town at Ward-Meade Historic Site at holiday time. A candlelight dinner in the Ward-Meade Mansion is the main course of a magical Victorian evening! An elegant buffet will be served from the dining room of the mansion. Live music will entertain you throughout the evening. Tour the mansion, then enjoy hot cider and cookies by the fire in the cabin and hot fudge sundaes in the Potwin Drug Store.

Call 785-251-2993 to make reservations.

Cost: $30 per person Doors Open at 6 p.m. Dinner is served at 6:30 p.m.

WARD CABIN HEARTH MEALS (Oct. through March) Dine in the style of the 1800s at a Hearth Meal served at a fireside table in the Ward cabin. Diners are treated to special hearth-cooking demonstrations with a side dish of history, all provided by costumed volunteers. These family-style meals are offered from Oct. 15 through March 15 with reservations for groups of 12-18.

Menu: Hearth-cooked ham or smoked turkey, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, fruit, Dutch oven baked biscuits, hearth-baked molasses cookies, old-fashioned ice cream, cider and coffee.

Call 785-251-2993 for reservations.

Cost: $18 per person OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE Crestview Community Center – Dec. 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Shop more than 50 booths filled with beautiful handcrafted crafts and delicious goodies.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SPREE Garfield Community Center - Dec. 12, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Children of all ages can choose the perfect holiday gifts for the special people in their lives at reasonable prices.

All gifts are priced $10 and under. Volunteers will be able to help children choose and wrap their gifts.

Admission: Free for children 12 and under, $1 for anyone over 12.

CANDY CANE HUNT & S’MORES WITH SANTA Crestview Community Center - Dec. 12, 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Children will hunt for candy canes and then drink hot chocolate and eat s’mores with Santa Claus.

Fee: $7 per family

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Winter Wonderland

Don’t miss Winter Wonderland – a celebration of lights – 2 million holiday lights over a 2.5 mile drivethrough course at Lake Shawnee Campground. The display is open Nov. 25 through Dec. 31. Advance tickets are $7 at HyVee and Educational Credit Union locations. Suggested donation at the gate is $10.

The event serves as the largest fundraiser of the year for TARC, which enhances the lives of people affected by intellectual, developmental and related disabilities. The spectacular holiday light show is produced in partnership with Shawnee County Parks + Recreation.

SENIOR Pitch Challenge friends to a game of 10-point pitch. Coffee and cards provided.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 40+ Date: Dec. - Feb. Weekly Time: F 1 - 3 p.m.

Fee: $1 per person per week

Out of Order Day Trip Gary Sandy visits the New Dinner Theatre as a U.S. Senator in this comedy. Meal included.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 40+ Date: Dec. 9 Time: W SNCC: 10:15 a.m.

EXPO: 10:45 a.m.

Fee: $50 per person

Board Game Wednesday Compete and socialize over a variety of board games. Coffee and games provided.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 50+ Date: Dec. 2 - Feb. 24 Time: W 10 - 11 a.m.

Fee: $2 drop-in

Bingo Monday Make friends while playing bingo. Coffee and games provided.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 50+ Date: Dec 7 - Feb 29 Time: M 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fee: $2 drop-in

Senior Bridge Lounge Socialize and have fun playing bridge with friends.

Central Park Community Center 251-2975 Age: 50+ Date: Dec. 15 - Feb. 16 Time: T 12:30 - 4 p.m.

Fee: $1 drop-in

Senior Shuffle Board Socialize while having fun playing shuffleboard.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 50+ Date: Dec. 17 - Feb. 18 Time: Th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fee: $2 drop-in

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Gentle Yoga For Seniors Focuses and incorporates breathing with stretching and movement.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 50+ Date: Jan. 5 - Feb. 18 Time: T, Th 9 - 10 a.m.

Fee: $39 per person

Bunco Night Enjoy an evening out playing this fun, easy dice game with a group of friends or make new friends. Bring a snack to share. Coffee or tea will be provided.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 50+ Date: Jan. 14, 28, Feb. 11, 25 Time: Th 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Fee: $4 drop-in

Sweet Lunch Bring your sweet tooth or sweetheart for lunch. Who knows what sweetness will be cooking?

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Age: 40+ Date: Feb. 11 Time: Th 12 p.m.

Fee: $12 per person

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Moon Over Buffalo Day Trip Marion Ross and Hal Linden visit the New Dinner Theatre as two fading stars of the 1950s in this comedy.

Meal included.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676.

Age: 40+ Date: Feb. 24 Time: W SNCC 10:15 a.m.

EXPO 10:45 a.m.

Fee: $50 per person

Cards Everyone is welcome, beginners or more experienced players.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 50+ Date: Ongoing Time: Th 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Fee: Free

Basketball Meet up with friends and shoot hoops.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 50+ Date: Ongoing Time: M 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Fee: $1 drop-in

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Kossover Tennis Center

Ryan Marick, Manager, d/b/a The Wooden Racquet • 2501 SW Gage Blvd. • Topeka, KS 66614

Hours of Operation

The Kossover Tennis Center offers low cost, organized programs and supervised tennis play for the entire community. The Tennis Center is open April 1 – MidOctober seven days a week, except during inclement weather and holidays. Courts are available 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Facility lights are available for use in the spring/ summer until 10 p.m. and in the fall until 8 p.m. Hours are subject to change due to reservation requests and court use.

Daily Court Fees

Tennis Lesson Fees

$2 per person per day Reservations are strongly recommended as leagues, clinics, tennis tournaments and high school activities authorized by Shawnee County Parks + Recreation have first priority on court usage. Reservations may be made in advance for TTA members and can be made starting at 10 a.m. each morning.

To make reservations or for more information, please contact Ryan at Kossover Tennis Center at 785-273-0030.

Private lessons: $35 per hour Semi-Private lessons: $20 per hour per person Group lesson: $9 per hour per person

Racquet Stringing

Racquet stringing service is available at Kossover Tennis Center. Fees range $23-$35.

Camps and Clinics

Kossover Tennis Center also features tennis camps and summer youth tennis clinics.

For information on lessons, reservations, tournaments and the Topeka Tennis Association call 785-273-0030.

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FITNESS & WELLNESS Aerobics Rossville Community Center & Silver Lake Senior Citizens Center 251-2600 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 2 - Feb. 29 Time: M, W 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $30 per person

Abs & More Core Sculpting Your abs are a major part of your fitness routine. Develop a strong midsection.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 8 - 17, Jan. 12 - 21,

Feb. 9 - 18 Time: T, Th 6 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person per session

Kickboxing Basics Learn how this great form of exercise can be healthy.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 10-31, Jan. 7-28, Feb. 4-25 Time: Th 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: $35 per person per month Body Sculpting Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 4 - Feb. 17, Feb. 22 - April 4 Time: M, W 6 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session/ $5 drop-in Zumba Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 4 - Feb. 17, Feb. 22 - April 6 Time: M, W 7 - 8 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session/ $5 drop-in Pilates Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 4 - Feb 17, Feb. 22 - April 6 Time: M, W 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session/ $5 drop-in

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Yoga Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Morning Yoga Date: Jan. 4 - Feb. 17, Feb. 22 - April 6 Time: M 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session

Holiday Gentle Yoga Date: Dec. 7, Dec. 9, Dec. 10, Dec. 14, Dec. 15, Dec. 16, Dec. 17 Time: M, Th 10 - 11 a.m.

Fee: $ 5 per person per date (no flex cards) Holiday Easy Does It Yoga Date: Dec. 10, Dec. 15, Dec. 17 Time: T, Th 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $5 per person per date Holiday Healthy You Yoga Date: Dec. 18 Time: F 10 - 11 a.m.

Fee: $5 per person

Gentle Yoga Date: Jan. 4 - Feb. 17, Feb. 22 - April 6, Jan. 5 - Feb. 18, Feb. 23 - April 7 Time: M, Th 10 - 11 a.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session

Hypno Yoga Date: Jan. 4 - Feb. 17, Feb. 22 - April 6 Time: M, W 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session

Easy Does It Yoga Date: Jan. 5 - Feb. 18, Feb. 23 - April 7 Time: T, Th 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Fee: $39 per person per session

Warm Flow Yoga Date: Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Jan. 23, Feb. 13, Feb. 27 Time: Sat. 10 - 11 a.m.

Fee: $5 per person per date (no flex cards) Weekend Yoga Date: Jan. 9 - Feb. 20, Feb. 27 - April 9 Time: Sat. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

Fee: $20 per person per session/ $5 drop-in

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Yoga Flex Card Card allows a participant to choose which of the many yoga classes at Crestview to attend. Good for 14 classes and must be used within each 7-week session.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Jan. 4 - Feb. 20, Feb. 22 - April 9 Fee: $45 per person

Food for Thought Yoga Workshops Yoga practice includes healthy eating habits.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 16 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 19, Jan. 16, Feb. 20 Time: Sat. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person per date

SPORTS

Drop-in Open Gym Courts are open to shoot around or for pick-up games.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 1 - Feb. 25 Time: M - Th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fee: $1 drop-in

Drop-in Open Volleyball Great pick-up games. Come out and meet new friends.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Dec. 4 - Feb. 26 Time: F 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Fee: $1 drop-in

Open Volleyball Drop-in program for all skill levels. Nets are up and players rotate in.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing Time: M, W 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $1 drop-in

Adult Open Gym Want to come in and practice your shot?

Here is the time to do that!

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing Time: T, Th 1 - 3 p.m.

Fee: $1 per person

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SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING Teen Sport Performance & Fitness Youth will work with trainers to enhance conditioning for their specific sport.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 13 - 18 yrs.

Date: Dec. 7 - Feb. 26 Time: M, W, F 6 - 7 p.m.

Fee: $5 per class

Tri Star Basketball Training Youth will work with three quality coaches on conditioning, shooting/ dribbling and techniques.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 6 - 18 yrs.

Date: Dec. 7-30, Jan. 4-27, Feb. 1-24 Time: M - W 4 - 5:30 p.m.

Fee: $35 per person per month

Volleyball Training for Girls Our drills will improve your skills.

Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 10 - 18 yrs.

Date: Dec. 12, 19, Jan. 6, 23,

Feb. 20, 27 Time: Sat. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $20 per person per month

Youth Open Gym Work on your game after school!

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 18 yrs. and under Date: Ongoing Time: M, W, F 3 - 5 p.m. T, Th 3 - 4:45 p.m.

Fee: Free

Prime Time Volleyball Drop-in volleyball.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing Time: T 7 - 9 p.m.

Fee: $2 per person per date

Pickleball Drop in and discover this fun and challenging game.

Crestview Community Center 251-2960 Age: 18 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing Time: W 1 - 2:30 p.m.

F 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fee: $1 per person per date

Prime Time Basketball Drop-in basketball Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 15 yrs. and up Date: Ongoing Time: T 6 - 8 p.m.

Fee: $2 per person per date

Wellness Center Open year-round during center hours.

Shawnee North Community Center 286-0676 Oakland Community Center 251-2953 Hillcrest Community Center 251-2956 Age: 16 yrs. and up Fee: $50 per year adults

$25 per year student

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SPECIAL EVENTS Polar Plunge Take an icy plunge into Lake Shawnee for a great cause. For more information visit www.plungeks.org Lake Shawnee Date: Feb. 6 Time: Registration 9:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Plunge begins at 12 p.m.

Daddy Daughter Date Night Bring your special girl and enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, pictures and prizes.

Space is limited, so register today! Session two will only accept registrations after session one is filled. Preregistration and payment are due by Jan. 22.

Big Gage Shelter House Age: 2 - 18 yrs + Dad Date: Feb. 6 Time: Sat. Session 1: 4 - 6 p.m., Session 2: 7 - 9 p.m.

Fee: $40 per couple, $14 per additional daughter per session Family Date Night Treat your family to a night out. Adults will enjoy dinner and dancing. Children will be entertained by staff while eating homemade pizza and dessert.

Central Park Community Center 251-2965 Age: 3 yrs. and up Date: Feb. 12 Time: F 6 - 10 p.m.

Fee: $65 per family of four, $5 for additional children

Trout stocking program draws anglers

All you have to do is watch the comments on Shawnee County Parks + Recreation’s Facebook page to see how stoked area fishermen are about trout season. With the season running November 1 to April 15, Parks + Recreation stocks Lake Shawnee with trout each October and February. WardMartin Creek at Auburndale Park is stocked monthly from late October - March.

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Tulip Time Date: April 4 - 24, 2016 Lake Shawnee - Gaze in wonder at one of the most beautiful recreational outdoor areas in northeast Kansas. On top of the natural beauty of the landscape, view more than 50,000 tulips and daffodils in the Ted Ensley Gardens.

Old Prairie Town - Experience Topeka in the 1800s. Visit Old Prairie Town at the Ward-Meade Historic Site. Enjoy tulips, lush Ward-Meade Botanical Gardens and an old-fashioned cream soda. $5 per person to enter.

Gage Park - Take a stroll in the largest park in Topeka and literally smell the flowers. Gage Park is home to the Reinisch Rose Gardens as well as thousands of tulips at Doran Rock Garden during the Tulip Time Festival.

Downtown Topeka - Take a slow stroll through our recently revitalized downtown area. Enjoy hundreds of tulips and various pocket parks along South Kansas Avenue.

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TOPEKA ZOO Santa Claws at the Zoo Date: Dec. 5 Times: 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Ages: Open to all ages Come and get your photo taken with Santa Claws and a live animal at the Topeka Zoo! Make this the perfect Christmas card, as pictures will be taken by a professional photographer. Photos will be emailed by Dec. 7. No print option available.

Cost: $5/person who sits with Santa. No zoo admission payment required if you are just there for the photo. 100 percent of proceeds donated to local and global conservation efforts.

Winter Escape Adventure Camp Date: Dec. 21, 22, 23 & Dec. 28, 29, 30.

Sign up on a daily basis.

Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Cost: $55/day for Friends of the Zoo members; $65/day for non-members

Ages: 6-12

Pre-registration required. Go to the Topeka Zoo website at www.topekazoo. org and follow the prompts for Winter Camp, or contact the zoo at 785-3689137. Registration opens Oct. 26.

Each day’s camp will include hands-on interactive and educational activities, behind the scenes tours, live animals, games, crafts, new ways of understanding how animals survive winter and more. Give your campers a break from the television during this winter’s school break with a day of hands-on fun and educational activities with the Topeka Zoo’s education team. It’ll be the wildest time in Topeka this winter!

Discovery Homeschool Class Date: Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17 Time: 1-3 p.m.

Ages: Ages 3 through high school.

Cost: $5/child ages 3 and up; Zoo admission is also required.

Join the Topeka Zoo for their monthly home school classes. The first hour of the class will feature a live-animal education program before spending the second hour working on an interactive activity relating to that day’s theme. For more information call 785-368-9137.

Zoo Story Time and Craft at Barnes and Noble Date: Dec. 9, Jan. 13, Feb. 10 Time: 10-10:30 a.m.

Location: Barnes and Noble The Topeka Zoo offers a preschool class each month at Barnes and Noble. Children will listen to an animal-related book reading before making a craft related to that day’s theme. This is a free class and preregistration is not required.

Summer camp registration opens Jan. 11.

Topeka Zoo 635 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66606 (785) 368-9180 www.topekazoo.org

Conservation Lecture Series Date: Jan. 14 Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Cost: Free and open to all ages Join the Topeka Zoo for a conservation talk regarding Sumatran tigers from Dr. Tara Harris. Dr. Harris is the tiger species survival plan coordinator for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. She will discuss why tigers are critically endangered and how we can help.

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Destination Parks GAGE PARK Attractions • Mini-Train & Depot • Carousel in the Park • Reinisch Rose Garden & Doran Rock Garden • Hazel Von Rohr Victorian Gardens • Blaisdell Family Aquatic Center • All War Memorial • Hill’s Bark Park • Kansas Children’s Discovery Center • AnimaLand children’s play area • Helen Hocker Theater • Topeka Zoo Other recreational opportunities • Summer Day Camps • Accessible Ball Field • Softball Diamond • Soccer Fields • Topeka Metro Bike Station • Sand Volleyball Courts • Horseshoe Courts • Amphitheater

Rose Garden Weddings Imagine the romantic beauty of your wedding in the Reinisch Rose Garden. Peak blooming times for the 6,000 roses are late May into early June, and again in early to midSeptember. The annual flowers look their best during July and August.

BRIDAL DRESSING ROOM AVAILABLE Directly north of the Rose Garden, the Carousel Party Room has been designed to accommodate final wedding and dressing preparations. There is a large dressing/ restroom with mirrors placed with perfect reflections for those final preparation moments of the bride. The air-conditioned adjoining room has a full kitchen, serving island, tables and chairs to seat 42 for a small reception or a gathering place before the wedding or during pictures.

For more information on Gage Park facility rentals please call 785-251-2600 or visit parks.snco.us.

LAKE SHAWNEE Attractions • 410-acre recreational lake • 7.2-mile Lake Shawnee Trail • Marina • Boat Ramps

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• Swim Beach • Campground • Ted Ensley Gardens • Lake Shawnee Jr. Pond • Lake Shawnee Golf Course • Bettis Family Sports Complex • Lake Shawnee Girls Softball Complex Other recreational opportunities • Summer Day Camps • Disc Golf • Tennis Courts • Soccer Fields • Heated Fishing Dock • Sand Volleyball Courts • Windsurf Beach • Topeka Metro Bike Stations

Ted Ensley Gardens The Ted Ensley Gardens are located on the west side of scenic Lake Shawnee, offering a great panoramic view. They provide a beautiful, 10-acre setting with a wealth of design ideas and spectacular plantings.

The garden’s entrance is at the Trailhead facility located north of SE West Edge Road and 37th Street. The entrance begins with a beautiful 60-foot covered bridge and continues through to meditation and rock gardens, annual and perennial beds, rose and water gardens, a gazebo, pergola, pagoda, waterfalls and several ponds.

CAMPGROUND Campground Policies • Laundry facilities are available at the shower building.

• A variety of beverages, snacks and firewood are sold at the concessions area April 15 - Oct. 15.

• Showers and restroom facilities are located at the entrance area and north end of the campground. Please keep these areas clean.

• Please have your children watch carefully for cars around the area. You are responsible for the conduct and whereabouts of your children at all times. Courteous behavior is encouraged.

• Animals must be under control of the owner and on a leash 10-feet or less.

• A dump station is available for use. Fee is $5 for non-campers.

Registration Fees • April 15-October 15 RV, Campers, Tents - $20 per night • October 16-April 14

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RV, Campers, Tents - $17 per night •S eniors 62 years of age and older receive a $1 discount off the daily rate.

• Fees are non-refundable.

•S ites 117-119 and 132-141 are designated tent sites.

A $5 fee is assessed to those parties wishing to set up a tent behind a camping unit, or a second tent in specified sites.

Individual Reservations • Reservations will be accepted for arrival dates of May 15 - Sept. 15 each year, beginning April 15.

• Reservations must be for a minimum of two (2) nights.

• Refunds will not be issued for unused sites.

PARKS ADOPT-A-PARK Help keep Shawnee County’s parks looking great! Our volunteer coordinator is always happy to hear from individual citizens and community groups willing to keep our parks beautiful by picking up litter. Trash bags and full-bag collection is provided. Whether it’s a one-time project or a monthly “adoption,” give us a call at 785-251-2625 and find out how you can make a difference.

Public Fishing Areas • Lake Shawnee • Lake Shawnee, Jr. • Westlake, Gage Park • Central Park Pond, 1534 SW Clay • Clarion Woods Pond, SW 37th & SW Fairlawn • Freedom Valley Pond, SE 14th & SE Locust • Ward-Martin Creek in Auburndale Park, 2400 NW Perry • Horseshoe Bend Pond, SE 43rd & SE Horseshoe Bend St All areas are available 6 a.m. - 11p.m. daily, unless otherwise posted, and are stocked regularly by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism - KDWPT regulations apply. Lake Shawnee and Ward-Martin Creek in Auburndale Park are stocked in the spring and fall with trout. Barrier-free fishing docks are available at Westlake, Central Park Pond, Clarion Woods Pond and Lake Shawnee, which also features a heated fishing dock.

For more information contact KDWPT at 785-273-6740 or ksoutdoors.org.

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Facility Rentals

For baby showers, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more, Shawnee County Parks + Recreation has a variety of facilities available to rent for all of your family events. For a listing of amenities, availability or to make a reservation, call 785-251-2600 or visit us online at parks.snco.us.

LAKE SHAWNEE

Shelter #1 – Capacity 120 $70 April 1 - Oct. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Shelter #2 – Capacity 50 $85 April 1 - Oct. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Shelter #3 – Capacity 80 $110 M-F $140 weekends & holidays Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Shelter #4 – Capacity 120 $70 April 1 - Oct. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Shelter #5 – Capacity 120 $70 April 1 - Oct. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Shelter #6 – Capacity 80 $110 M-F $140 weekends & holidays Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Garden Pergola – Capacity 90 $220 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Portable Bandshell $275 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Reynolds Lodge – Capacity 200 $165 M-F 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. $440 weekends & holidays 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Big Gage – Capacity 250 $220 M-F 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. $440 weekends & holidays 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

GAGE PARK

Gazebo #1 – Capacity 75 $220 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Westlake – Capacity 70 $95 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Gazebo #2 – Capacity 40 $55 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Snyder’s Cabin – Capacity 70 $75 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Lake Shawnee Event Ctr. – Capacity 200 $300 M-F 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. $600 weekends & holidays 8 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Carousel Room – Capacity 42 $110 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Yacht Club – Capacity 40 $85 April 1 - Oct. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

OTHER FACILITIES

Crestview – Capacity 128 $150 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Lakewood – Capacity 70 $105 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Garfield – Capacity 160 $180 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Children’s Party House – Capacity 30 $50 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Steak Grill – Capacity 40 $35 April 1 - Oct. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Corral #2 – Capacity 40 $35 April 1 - Oct. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Reinisch Rose Garden – Capacity 150 $140 April 1 - Oct. 31 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Garden House – Capacity 70 $165 M-F 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. $400 weekends & holidays 8 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Garden Pagoda – Capacity 45 $250 Daily 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.

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Exercise Burns Calories

Enhancing your Parks + Recreation experience: How many calories do various activities burn?

Ever wonder how many calories you burn walking, running or cycling on Shawnee County Parks + Recreation trails? We have nearly 50 miles of trails including the 7.2-mile Lake Shawnee Trail, the 13-mile Shunga Trail and the two-mile trail at Shawnee North Community Park.

How about playing basketball, practicing karate or doing yoga? Our community centers offer these activities and more.

To help you enhance your experience in our parks, Shawnee County Parks + Recreation looked at several sources to figure how many calories you might burn in various exercise activities.

First, how many calories you burn exercising depends on your age, weight and gender.

Here are the number of calories you burn in 30 minutes of various exercises according to a chart from Harvard Health Publications (http://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-weight-loss/caloriesburned-in-30-minutes-of-leisure-and-routine-activities):

125-pound person 145-pound person 185-pound person Walking 3.5 mph (17 min/mile) 135 167 200 Running 7.7 mph (9 min/mile) 330 409 488 Cycling 14.9-15.9 mph 300 372 442 Volleyball (competitive) 120 149 178 Basketball (game) 240 298 355 Karate 300 372 444 Dance (ballroom, square, disco) 165 205 244 Weight Lifting 90 112 133 Stretching, Hatha Yoga 120 149 178 Weight Loss If you are interested in weight loss, according to Mayo Clinic’s website, 3,500 calories equals about one pound of fat, so you need to burn 3,500 more calories than you take in to lose one pound.

“So if you cut 500 calories from your diet each day, you’d lose about one pound a week (500 calories x 7 days = 3,500 calories),” according to the website.

The website notes that both diet and exercise are important for losing weight. The key is to burn more calories than you consume. Aerobic exercise is most important, but physical activity has a stronger effect in preventing weight regain.

Whatever activity you choose, do it regularly. Aim for at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity — preferably spread throughout the week. Keep in mind that you may need more physical activity to lose weight and keep it off. Studies show that people who lose weight and keep it off over the long term get regular physical activity.

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Board of County Commissioners Michele A. Buhler 1st District Kevin Cook 2nd District Bob Archer 3rd District Directory – 785.251.2600 John E. Knight – Director of Parks and Recreation Terry L. Bertels – Deputy Director of Properties, Planning and Assets Randy Luebbe – Deputy Director of Operations and Communications John Boyd – Greenspace/Land Superintendent Susan Fowler-Hentzler – Recreation Superintendent Shawn Osborne – Outdoor Adventures Superintendent Kerry Golden – Director of Golf Michael W. Cope – Park Police Chief Parks + Recreation Facilities Administration Office – 785.251.2600 Athletics – 785.251.2970 Central Park Community Center – 785.251.2965 Crestview Community Center – 785.251.2960 Cypress Ridge Golf Course – 785.291.2670 Forbes Golf Course – 785.862.0114 Garfield Community Center – 785.251.2950 Hillcrest Community Center – 785.291.2956 Lake Shawnee Golf Course – 785.267.2295 Oakland Community Center – 785.251.2953 Old Prairie Town – 785.251.2989 Rice Community Center – 785.251.2976 Shawnee North Community Center – 785.286.0676 Velma K. Paris Community Center – 785.862.1630

VOLUNTEER! If you would like to get involved, there are a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout Shawnee County allowing you to preserve the environment, develop new talents, learn and serve, raise awareness, meet new people and keep active! Choose from the following: PARKS • ART, WRITING + DESIGN ADMINISTRATIVE • CULTURAL + HISTORICAL STUDENTS/PROJECTS • SPORTS EDUCATION • EVENTS For more information or to get involved contact: Olivia Mayer, Volunteer Services Coordinator 785.251.2625 • olivia.mayer@snco.us

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • General Policy on Program Access and Communications Shawnee County Parks + Recreation provides positive recreational experiences that contribute to the physical, mental, social and emotional development of people of all ages and abilities. To facilitate opportunities for people with and without disabilities to engage in leisure pursuits together, Parks + Recreation provides inclusion services.

If you have a disability and would like to request a special accommodation for a program, please contact a staff member. To ensure the requested accommodation, please notify the staff at the facility where the requested program is located at least two weeks in advance of the start of the program. For more information on inclusion opportunities, parks and recreation services and accommodations, please call 785-251-2600.

Parks + Recreation does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to or treatment or employment of its services, programs or activities. Upon written request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all parks and recreation services, programs and activities.

Upon request, this information can be made available in Braille, large print, audio tape and/or computer disk.

If you or your child requires a special accommodation in order to participate in the program, requests must be made in advance (two weeks is ideal) by filling out a Special Needs Statement and Request Form in order for the service or program to be assessed.

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Capture Fall Photo Contest Winner Congratulations to Sarah Noble for winning our Capture Fall Photo Contest!

Sarah entered a photo of her son, Isaac, riding along a path by Reinisch Rose Garden in Gage Park. For winning our contest, Sarah took home a Mongoose Mountain Bike. Nine-year-old Andrew Anderson submitted both the second and third-place photos.

His shot of a rose just after a rainfall in Reinisch Rose Garden with a park bench in the background took second place. His third-place winner was a shot of the gazebo in Ted Ensley Gardens with a colorful flower bed in the foreground.