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FIRSTENBURG COMMUNITY CENTER 700 NE 136th Ave.
360-487-7001 MARSHALL COMMUNITY CENTER 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.
360-487-7100 VANCOUVER TENNIS CENTER 18th & Stapleton Road
360-487-8123
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Inside Special Events.......................................................................3 Firstenburg Community Center..............................................4 Marshall Community Center..................................................4 Vancouver Tennis Center.......................................................5 Water Resources Education Center........................................5 Volunteer and Get Involved...................................................6 Parks and Trails......................................................................7 Pools and Swim Lessons........................................................8
Fitness Programs...................................................................9 Youth Sports.......................................................................10 Youth & Teen Activities........................................................11 Adult Sports........................................................................12 Adult and 50 & Better Activities...........................................13 Access to Recreation and Inclusion......................................14 Climbing Wall.....................................................................14 Parties and Rental Info........................................................15
Catalog design by Normandeau Associates, Inc. Cover photo by Andrew Jeffers.
Step out with your Sweetheart at the Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance! Fathers and Grandfathers, don’t miss this opportunity to make your favorite girl feel like a princess! This popular event includes music, snacks and crafts. All ages are welcome. Limited space is available, so sign up early. Tickets must be purchased by February 3rd. Fri., Feb. 6 and Sat. Feb. 7 at Luepke Center (6:00 – 8:30 pm) Fri., Feb. 6 at Firstenburg Community Center (6:30 – 8:30 pm)
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Winter/Spring Preschool February 2nd through June 4th The downtown Vancouver Co-op Preschool (in partnership with the Marshall Community Center) offers a theme-based educational program that promotes learning and friendship through play, nature activities, arts and crafts, baking and more! We offer daily academic activities such as handwriting, scissor use, gluing, coloring, circle time discussions, songs, books, etc. The co-op requires parent involvement once per month. This can be negotiated. Call for more information: 360-773-0940. Ages 3.5-5 years Monday/Wednesday 9 AM to Noon at MCC Cost $125 per month (6 month commitment) Visit our website or email us for more information: cooppreschool.weebly.com vancouvercoopschool@gmail.com Digital catalog – quick access to information and increased sustainability. This is Vancouver Parks & Recreation’s first digital-only catalog. You can click on links and buttons in this document to access more information or directly register for an activity. We would love your feedback on this approach! Let us know if you experience problems or have suggestions at parksrec@cityofvancouver.us
CONNECTING WITH US IS EASY: CLICK, CALL OR WALK IN Marshall/Luepke Center
Firstenburg Center
Vancouver Tennis Center
1009 E McLoughlin Blvd 360.487.7100
700 NE 136th Ave 360.487.7001
E. 18th & Stapleton Rd.
www.vanparksrec.org
360.487.8123
Featuring • 50+ fitness exercise classes • Over 25 aqua exercise classes, public swims and family swims
Hours Friday: 5:30am-8pm
• Over 30 fitness classes designed especially for people over 65
Saturday: 8am-7pm
• Use of our fitness center and indoor track
Sunday: Noon-6pm
• Organized open gym times, including: basketball, volleyball and pickleball
Monday through Thursday: 5:30am-9pm
Upcoming Holiday Schedules
• Climbing Wall open climbs
Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 19 Open 10am-7pm President’s Day – Monday, February 16 Open 10am-7pm
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Firstenburg Community Center | 700 N.E. 136th Avenue | 487-7001 | cityofvancouver.us/fcc
Featuring • 50+ group exercise classes offered each week • 30+ water exercise classes offered each week • Diverse selection of classes for ALL abilities
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• Unlimited access to fitness center, lap swims, public and family swims and open gym times Upcoming Holiday Schedules Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 19 Open 10am-7pm
Hours Monday through Thursday: 5:30am-9pm Friday: 5:30am-8pm Saturday: 7am-7pm Sunday: Closed* *Marshall Passholders may use the Firstenburg Fitness Center and Pool on Sundays.
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Marshall Community Center | 1009 E. McLoughlin 487-7100 | cityofvancouver.us/mcc
President’s Day – Monday, February 16 Open 10am-7pm
Hours Monday through Friday: 6:45am-9:45pm Saturday through Sunday: 8am-8:30pm
Featuring • 9 Indoor/4 Outdoor Tennis Courts • Weight Room & Cardio Equipment • Professional Tennis Instruction • Locker Rooms/Showers • USTA Mens/Womens/Senior/Mixed Leagues • Club Activities, Social Events & Tournaments • Ball Machine Rentals • Pro Shop Services, including stringing/gripping • Demo Equipment
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Calendars
Vancouver Tennis Center | Corner of E. 18th & Stapleton Rd.| 487-8123 | vancouvertenniscenter.com
Upcoming Events Walk for Water Sunday, March 22 — 1-3pm Click for details Critter Count Saturday, April 11 — 9 am - 1 pm Click for details
Admission is FREE! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Hours Monday through Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: Noon-5pm Sunday: Closed
Second Saturdays at the Water Resources Education Center Discover! Explore! Learn! Each second Saturday of the month, from 1 to 3 pm, kids and their families are invited to explore a variety of topics through hands-on activities, games and stories. Click for details
Upcoming Holiday Schedules Martin Luther King Day – Monday, January 19 Open Noon-5pm President’s Day – Monday, February 16 Open Noon-5pm
4600 SE Columbia Way | 360-487-7111 www.cityofvancouver.us/watercenter
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Enhance your health, meet new friends, develop your resume, and change the lives of fellow community members by volunteering with the Vancouver Parks and Recreation Department. Volunteer for a few hours in a park, at a special event or extend the fun and volunteer for a long term experience in a volunteer supported enrichment and recreation program. To learn more about the wide variety of volunteer opportunities with the Vancouver Parks and Recreation Department visit our Volunteer webpage. Make sure to join community volunteers on January 17 & 19 for the Martin Luther King Jr. weekend of service. Visit our calendar of volunteer events to learn more.
Explore. Enhance. Engage. Explore The Parks Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the quality of life by securing funds through memberships, partnerships, and grants to ensure the parks, trails, and recreation programs of Clark County are thriving.
Engage • Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. • Mark your calendar and join in these community events. • St Paddy’s for Parks (21 yrs & over) Friday, March 13 / Shorty’s Garden & Home
Enhance • Become a member • Sponsor an event or a Community Grant
• St Paddy’s for Kids Saturday, March 14 / Shorty’s Garden & Home • Parks Foundation Annual Luncheon Thursday, April 30 / Hilton Vancouver • Par for Parks, Golf Tournament Monday, August 17 / Camas Meadows Golf Course 6
Parksfoundation.us – Facebook.com/clarkcountyparksfoundation – Twitter.com/parksofclark – 360-487-8370
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WHAT COULD BE BETTER than exploring parks, trails and community centers and discovering a hidden gem close to home? Grab our NEW publications: • Guide to Parks, Trails & Community Centers • Trails of Vancouver & Clark County This is our way of encouraging you to get outdoors and discover everything Vancouver and Clark County have to offer!
Guides can be picked up at the following locations
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks” - John Muir
City Hall 415 W. 6th St. Marshall Community Center 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Firstenburg Community Center 700 NE 136th Ave. Vancouver Tennis Center E. 18th & Stapleton Rd.
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Aquatics Swim Fit…Swim Fun…Swim Safe! Swim lessons We offer swim lessons for all ages, starting at 6 months to adults! We offer both weekday and weekend classes at both Firstenburg and Marshall. In each class we teach water safety skills, so everyone can learn how to be safe on, in and around the water.
Water Exercise Classes Splash into Fitness! Exercise before work to feel refreshed and energized for the rest of your day. We offer classes starting at 6am at both Marshall and Firstenburg Pools. A variety of classes for every taste including deep water (at Marshall), Aqua Power to Gentle Moves and Aqua Yoga…there is class for every fitness level. To unwind from your day, come enjoy a fun energetic Aqua Zumba class or take all the stress off your body in a Deep water class. Marshall Pool Schedule Firstenburg Pool Schedule Firstenburg Community Center Pool 700 NE 136th Ave. – 487-7009 Marshall Community Center Pool 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. – 487-7070
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Fitness Adult Fitness Whether you want to lift weights, work out on cardiovascular machines, take a group exercise class, walk laps around the indoor track at Firstenburg, meet with a Personal Trainer or Massage Therapist, the Firstenburg and Marshall Fitness Centers feature something for everyone.
Fitness for Kids Did you know that only one in three children are physically active every day? Did you know that kids ages 10+ can have access to the fitness centers at Marshall and Firstenburg? Kids under 10 can take a Zumba® class or enjoy the track with a parent.
Child Watch Let us watch your kids while you enjoy our facility. Child Watch is available for ages 3 months to 10 years at the Firstenburg and Marshall Centers.
Fitness Services • Personal Training Sessions • 30 minute Personal Training Sessions • Group Training Personal Training • Junior Orientation Sessions and Classes • Body Composition Assessments • Fitness Assessments Firstenburg Fitness Center
Call for more information or to schedule an appointment today! Marshall Fitness Center 487-7090 Firstenburg Fitness Center 487-7017
New Client Personal Training Special Only $60! (a $93 value!) This session includes a 30-minute fitness assessment and a one-hour personal training session. • Get started with professional guidance from a Certified Personal Trainer. • Receive a fitness assessment and customdesigned program orientation. • Get a workout plan that meets your fitness goals.
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Youth Sports
Ready, Set, Play!
Get your child in the field and on the court with our affordable and fun youth sports leagues and classes! Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Volleyball, Tennis and Flag Football. We have it all! Learn More
Sponsors Welcomed If your company is interested in sponsoring a youth league team or a league, contact: Stacey.allington@cityofvancouver.us (487-7029) for east-side leagues or bret.kertz@cityofvancouver.us (487-7083) for west-side leagues to receive information and a sponsorship form. 10
Youth & Teen Activities Spring Break Camps Keep your kids active during spring break with Vancouver Parks and Recreation. Camps for kids ages 6-15 are available at the Firstenburg and Marshall Community Centers.
Learn More Youth Ballet Did you know that Ballet promotes physical strength, agility and can boost concentration and self-esteem in children? The Marshall Center offers of variety of youth Ballet classes for ages 5 and up.
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Youth Pottery Youth and Parent/Child Pottery Classes are offered at Marshall Community Center. Learn hand building and glazing techniques and adults learn wheel throwing. All work will be fired by the instructor.
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FREE Teen Activities
The Teen Centers at Marshall and Firstenburg are free, safe, supervised, drug-free places for middle and high school aged youth.
Marshall Center
Firstenburg Center
Teen SPOT: Monday-Friday – 2:30-5pm Teen Open Gym Time: Monday-Friday – 2:30-5pm Teen Late Night: Every Friday – 8-11pm
Teen Open Gym Time: Monday-Wednesday-Friday – 2:30-5pm Teen Fitness (ages 13-18): Monday-Friday – 2:30-4:30pm Teen Late Night: Every Friday – 8-11pm
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Basketball Leagues and Drop-in Play Men’s – Women’s
• Leagues played at Firstenburg and Drop-in played at Marshall and Firstenburg • Winter League Registration Deadline is January 20, games begin the week of January 25. • Drop-in play schedules
Kickball Summer League Coed
• Games played at Bagley and David Douglas Parks • Summer League Registration Deadline is May 22, games begin the week of June 4
Slowpitch Softball Leagues Men’s – Women’s – Coed
• Played at David Douglas and Bagley Parks • Spring/Summer League Registration from January 15 – April 3, league begins the week of April 13.
Volleyball Leagues and Drop-in Play Coed – Women’s
• Leagues played at Marshall and Drop-in played at Marshall and Firstenburg • Spring League Registration from March 14- April 1, league begins the week of April 1. • Drop-in play schedules
Basketball information 487-7025 Kickball, Softball and Volleyball information 487-7081 Tennis information 487-8123
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Tennis Leagues and Drop-in Play Men’s – Women’s – Coed
• Leagues and Drop-in played at the Vancouver Tennis Center • League information and registration dates • Drop-in play schedules
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Adult Activities 50+ Forever Young Hikers 50+ Hikers - Join us on Tuesdays for our year-round adventures through the great Northwest; from the Columbia River Gorge to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. A great way to stay active, meet new people and have fun!
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50+ Travel Program 50+ Travelers - Meet new friends and travel to new places. Join us for affordable day trips exploring attractions, festivals, events and culture in the Pacific Northwest.
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Adult Dance Dance into the New Year with one of the Firstenburg or Marshall Center’s adult dance classes. We offer Swing, Country Line, Ballet, Tap, Belly and Scottish Country Dance classes.
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Pottery Adult Pottery Classes are offered at Marshall Community Center. Learn hand building and glazing techniques and adults learn wheel throwing. All work will be fired by the instructor.
Learn More Luepke Senior Center 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. — 487-7055 Firstenburg Community Center Trapedero II Lounge 700 NE 136th Ave. — 487-7015
50+ Programs & Clubs Come join us at the Luepke Center or Firstenburg Center for a wide variety of clubs and activities! We have dancing with live music, bingo, card clubs, book clubs, just about any club you can think of. If there is something you are interested in let us know, we are always looking for ways to stay new and fresh and at the same time meet the needs of the greatest generation! Boomers…let us know what you like and come join in the fun! Follow these links for more information: Firstenburg Center Luepke Center Senior Messenger 13
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everyday life and be YOUR best at Firstenburg Community Center’s climbing wall! At Sadri’s Summit you can: • Take a class • Do a Friends and Family Climb • Attend Open Climbs • Have a Birthday Party
Climbing Wall
• Rent the wall • Learn to Belay and Boulder Firstenburg Community Center | 487-7029
Access to Recreation Programs for Individuals with Disabilities
Access to Recreation classes are for individuals with cognitive, motor and developmental disabilities. Class choices include Learn arts and crafts, cooking, fitness, water fitness, bowling, social fun times (Monday Fun Nights) and day trips. We also have monthly dances that are very popular! Come join us for a fun experience and to meet new friends! Inclusion – Providing access to all abilities! Inclusion means people of all ages and all abilities are able to participate in any of the activities offered in our Activity guide. Reasonable accommodations, such as sign language interpreters, one on one mentors, etc. are available by contacting our Inclusion office and requesting the accommodation that you need. Whether it’s dance lessons, tennis lessons, or an art class we can help you be successful Learn and learn at your pace! Come check us out and see how we can help you to recreate and meet new friends. 14
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When it comes to choosing a great location for your upcoming special event, Vancouver Parks & Recreation has got you covered! Whether it’s an anniversary party, family reunion, wedding, Quinceanera, birthday or team celebration, you can choose the perfect setting at one of our beautiful parks, or among the diverse indoor spaces at Firstenburg or Marshall/Luepke Center.
Community Parks Parks provide the perfect backdrop for a family reunion, wedding or special celebration. Affordable, rentable park spaces are available at Esther Short, LeRoy Haagen, Marshall, Fisher Basin and Marine parks. Contact: (360) 487-8337, parksrec@cityofvancouver.us or go to www.cityofvancouver.us/picnicshelters
Community Rooms
rentals@cityofvancouver.us Firstenburg Center’s community room seats 210 people at round tables, or 280 theaterstyle. It includes a catering kitchen, audio/ visual equipment, pull-down projection screens and an outdoor terrace. For more information call (360) 487-7005, or go to www.cityofvancouver.us/fccrentals Marshall Center’s Oak and Elm rooms feature a kitchen and can accommodate up to100 people. The adjoining Luepke Center has a community room with a stage and catering kitchen. It can seat up to 270 people banquet-style or 300 theater-style. For more information call (360) 487-7077, or go to www.cityofvancouver.us/mccrentals
Firstenburg Parties
Marshall Parties
Firstenburg Center 487-7001 ext. 8 — Marshall Center 487-7100
Birthday Parties Let us host your next Birthday Party at the Firstenburg or Marshall Center. Choose between: • Swim Party • Climbing Party • Videogamer Party • DJ Dance Party
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