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2023 Winter/Spring Events
2023
WINTER/SPRING EVENTS
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JAN. 14 BUILDING CENTENNIAL
Shawnee North Community Center 251-6900
Shawnee North Community Center is celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the building’s opening! Join us for historical tours, kids’ crafts, and learn about the mystery of the missing cemetery. Time: Noon-4 p.m. Fee: Free
JAN. 14 SHAWNEE NORTH COMMUNITY CENTER GHOST HUNT
Shawnee North Community Center 251-6900
Spend an evening with the ghosts of North Topeka, hosted by Ghost Tours of Kansas. This program focuses on local ghost stories and folklore, and finished with a ghost hunt of Shawnee North Community Center. Age: 13+ Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $16
APRIL 7-23 TULIP TIME
Ted Ensley Gardens/Lake Shawnee,Doran Rock Garden/Gage Park, Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Botanical Garden
APRIL 7-23 TULIPS AT TWILIGHT
Old Prairie Town/WardMeade Botanical Garden
Time: 7-10 p.m. Fee: $5 Children 5 and under free
APRIL 15 TULIP FESTIVAL AT THE LAKE TED ENSLEY GARDENS/ LAKE SHAWNEE
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee: $5
APRIL 6 MOONLIGHT EGG HUNT
Shawnee North Community Center 251-6900
Grab your flashlight and get ready. Participants will hike the trail to find eggs. After visiting with the Easter Bunny, everyone takes home a bag of goodies. Age: 5-12 yrs. Time: Thur. 8-9 p.m. Fee: $10 per person Pre-registration required Registration deadline: March 29
Time: Thur. 8-9 p.m. Fee: $10 per person Registration deadline: April 7
APRIL 15 POOCHES AND PEEPS
Hills Bark Park, Gage Park
Join Shawnee County Parks and Recreation for our Pooches and Peeps event! Wrap up Easter with your dog in the dog egg hunt pawty at the Hills Bark Park! Each registration includes 10 treat filled eggs and a fun gift! Humans and dogs are pawsitive to have a great time! Dogs must be on leash and will need to register based on weight. Dogs will need to be preregistered as there are limited registration spots available. Dogs must be 6 months or older to participate.
Weight: Small Dogs, Under 35lbs Time: Sat. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee: $10 per dog
Weight: Large Dogs, over 35lbs Time: Sat. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee: $10 per dog
PROGRAMS
PROGRAM GOALS
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation programs are developed with several goals in mind: · SCP+R strives to promote a healthy active lifestyle through program activities and choices. · Participants develop new skills and abilities. · Staff and instructors provide an emotionally supportive, positive environment. · Programs offer an opportunity to engage in socialization for all ages. · Large motor, fine motor, and cognitive development are promoted through new experiences and peer interaction.
REGISTRATION
Choose 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!
• 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 Shawnee
County Parks + Recreation facility.
PRESCHOOL
Toddler Open Gym/Space
Preschoolers will get a chance to develop large and fine motor skills while socializing with peers. Adults bringing participants can help provide a supportive environment for exploration of new activities. Equipment provided. Age: 3-5 yrs. Date: Ongoing Fee: Free
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Time: Wed.10 a.m.-Noon
Oakland Community Center 251-6953
Time: Mon. 9-10 a.m.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Time: Thur. 9-10 a.m.
Shawnee North Community Center 251-6900
Time: Mon. 10 a.m.-Noon
Tumbling
Basic movement and coordination. Increases flexibility and motor skills. Children will develop new skills in a supportive, social environment. Age: 3-5 yrs. Fee: $30 per session
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Date: Jan. 14-Feb. 11, March 4-April 8 (No Class March 18), April 22-May 20 Time: Sat. 9:30-10 a.m.
Shawnee North Community Center 251-6900
Date: Jan. 9- Feb. 6, Feb. 27-April 3 (No class March 13), April 17-May 15 Time: Mon. 5:30-6 p.m. Date: Jan. 12-Feb. 9, March 2-April 6 (No class March 16), April 20-May 18 Time: Thur. 5:30-6 p.m.
