Wahoo Parks and Recreation Department 
 June/July 2010 
Civic Center Fourth of July Hours
The Civic Center will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.  Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, July 6th.
 
As a reminder the Civic Center closes at 4pm on Saturdays and is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Thank You! 
The Parks and Recreation Department receives tremendous support from individuals and businesses in the community.  Please thank these individuals and businesses for their contributions and donations:

Eddie Lawn Service (Brett Eddie) is again donating their time and materials this season to assist with the turf maintenance at Sam Crawford Field.

New bullpen mounds were constructed at Sam Crawford Field as a result of the efforts of many individuals, led by Mark McGill.  Thanks to Reimers Kauffman Concrete, Bob Sloup, and "The Craw" Club for their donations of materials and equipment.  The new mounds are a welcome improvement.
 
Trede Electric & Lighting (Pat Trede) provide their crane and assistance with replacing and maintaining the lights at Sam Crawford Field and Hackberry Park.
Annual Civic Center Maintenance Shutdown 
The Civic Center will be closed from August 2-8 in order to perform annual maintenance and repair within the facility.  All activity areas of the facility will closed.  The week-long shutdown allows staff to perform a number of maintenance duties including draining and painting the pool, stripping and resealing all hard surface and wood floors, 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 Monday, August 9th.
Indoor Pool Lifeguard 
Please note that there is not a lifeguard on duty at the Civic Center during the summer.  However, a lifeguard will be assigned in the afternoon from 1pm to 5pm (except Sundays) in the event the Aquatic Center closes early or does not open due to inclement weather conditions.
Celebrate, Advocate, Recreate!
Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation's official Park and Recreation month.  Wahoo Mayor Jerry Johnson has proclaimed July as Park and Recreation month in the City of Wahoo.  Recreation enthusiasts are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunites available at the parks and recreation facilities in Wahoo as well as through the formal recreation programs offered.  Wahoo Parks and Recreation plays a vital role in establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our community.  Celebrate the field.  Advocate for more support.  Get out there and Recreate!
Be Cool at the Pool This Summer 
 The Wahoo Aquatic Center is pleased to have been selected as a participant in the national "Pool Cool" program this summer.  Administered locally by the Three Rivers Health Department, the Pool Cool program is a sun-safety education program whose main objective is to increase awareness, motivation, and sun protection practices among children 5-10 who take swimming lessons, their parents, aquatics staff, and other pool users.  Watch for Pool Cool information during swim lessons and throughout the summer at the Aquatic Center.  Click here for more details about the program.
 
Also...don't forget...there's still time to register for summer swim lessons.  Openings still remain in the second and third sessions.  Visit www.wahoociviccenter.com for more details.
Sam Crawford Field To Host Legion Area Tournament 
The WP&R and Wahoo Baseball Association were pleased to be selected to host the 2010 Class B Area 4 Junior American Legion Baseball Tournament.  To be held July 15-20 at Sam Crawford Field, the champion of the double-elimination tournament will advance to the state tournament.  In addition to the Wahoo Pharmacy Blues, teams from David City, Seward, York, Schuyler, Columbus Lakeview, and Utica/Beaver Crossing will converge on Wahoo for the six day tournament.
 
Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of capacities, including gate/admissions, concessions, field maintenance, and press box operations.  Contact Kevin via email or call 443-4174 if you have some time you would like to share to help make the tournament a success.