Wahoo Parks and Recreation Department

 June/July 2009
Promotion
Upcoming Registration Dates
for Recreation Programs 
June/July 2009
 
YOUTH FLAG FOOTBALL & VOLLEYBALL
June 22nd through July 20th
Registration begins June 22nd for WP&R's youth volleyball and flag football programs.  Both programs are offered for children in first through sixth grades.  Games will begin in early September and are played on Saturdays and Tuesday evenings as needed.  The first and second grade volleyball program is offered in a weekly clinic format.  Registration deadline for both programs is July 20th.
 
GYMNASTICS
July 6th to August 3rd
Registration for the first session of our youth gymnastics program will begin July 6th.  Each session consists of six classes held on Saturday mornings at the Civic Center fitness room.  Several levels of classes are offered for youth ages 4 and older.  Also offeredis a parent/tot class for ages 2-3 and their parents.  Registration ends August 3rd.  Don't delay as classes fill quickly!
 
ADULT VOLLEYBALL
July 6th through August 10th
Team registration will begin July 10th for WP&R's adult volleyball fall leagues.  The adult indoor volleyball program consists of two leagues...Women's 3-on-3 played on Monday nights and Coed played on Thursday nights.  Registration is limited.  Entry deadline for both leagues is August 10th or until filled.
 
For more information or details about any WP&R recreation program, visit our website at www.wahoociviccenter.com.
Thank You!
 
Big thanks to Trede Electric & Lighting (Pat Trede) for providing the crane and assisting the parks maintenance staff with replacing light bulbs on the field lights at Hackberry Park and Sam Crawford Field.
 
Also, Eddie Lawn Service (Brett Eddie) is again donating their time and materials this year to assist with the turf maintenance at Sam Crawford Field.
 
Please thank these folks for their continued support and assistance in maintaining Wahoo's rec facilities.
Indoor Pool Lifeguard
Lifeguard on duty when the Aquatic Center closes.  
Please note that there will not be lifeguard on duty at the Civic Center during the summer.  However, a lifeguard will be assigned in the afternoon from 1pm to 5pm in the event the aquatic center closes early or does not open due to inclement weather conditions.
SUMMER GREETINGS!
Welcome to our new way of keeping you informed.
We are pleased to be able to offer our members and customers a new and improved method of communicating information about our programs and services.  With the rising costs associated with producing a printed newsletter we have chosen to use an easier and more affordable way of reaching you, our patron.  Using electronic messaging we will be able to reach a broader audience in a much more effective and timely manner.
 
It has always been our goal to keep our customers as current and informed as possible on the news and events happening in our department.  We are confident that our e-newsletters will continue to meet that goal.
 
Let us know what you think.
Vandalism Costs All Of Us
Your help is needed. 
With the summer season upon us and outdoor activities in full swing,  WP&R is asking for the public's assistance in curbing incidents of vandalism this summer at Wahoo parks and recreational facilities.
 
Whether it's broken picnic tables (pictured right), damaged playground equipment, trashed restrooms, or grafitti, the cost to repair, clean up, and replace these items is ultimately paid by the taxpayers of Wahoo.  We need your help.
 
If you witness any act of vandalism or belligerent behavior which could cause damage to any public property or facility, do not hesitate to contact the Wahoo Police Department at their non-emergency number...443-4155.  With everyone's vigilance we can continue to enjoy quality parks and recreational facilities and eliminate vandalism.
Civic Center Summer Hours
The Civic Center has begun observing summer hours of operation.  The facility will be open as follows:
     Monday-Friday:     5am-9:30pm
     Friday                    5am-6pm
     Saturday               7am-4pm
     Sunday                  CLOSED
The summer schedule will continue through Labor Day weekend.
 
Also...please be reminded the Civic Center will be closed on the Fourth of July.
Celebrating Arbor Day in Wahoo
Coloring Contest Winners Announced 
The Parks and Recreation Department celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, April 24 with a tree planting ceremony in Smith Park in which two Frontier Elm trees were planted.
 
In conjunction with the observance, the 2nd annual Arbor Day coloring contest was held during the month of April.  The first place finishers in each age division are pictured (l-r):  Conner Specht, Darian Stang, and Caitlin Makovicka.  They each received a youth aquatic center season pass.  Thanks to all who participated.
Summer Group Fitness
Two classes still being offered.
Don't forget that two group fitness classes are still being offered throughout the summer months.  Our early morning "Combo" class is held on M/W/F beginning at 5:30am in the Civic Center fitness room and the morning water aerobics class is at 8:30am on Tues/Thurs in the Civic Center pool.
 
Don't let the "busy-ness" of the summer derail your fitness goals.
Annual Civic Center Maintenance Shutdown
Facility to be closed for one week.
The Civic Center will be closed from August 3-9 in order to perform annual maintenance and repair within the facility.  All activity areas of the facility will be closed.  Begun last year, the week-long shutdown allows staff to perform a number of maintanance duties including draining and painting the pool, stripping and resealing all hard surface and wood floors, painting, and performing a number of other chores that could not be done while the building was open to the public.  The Civic Center will re-open on August 10th.