The Parks and Recreation Department is consists of two Divisions: (1) Parks and (2) Recreation.
The Recreation Division is responsible for planning, organizing, promoting,
and controlling the City's cultural, sports and leisure programs which utilize
City facilities, including the Swim Center, City parks, the Sports Complex,
the Fitness Center and the Municipal building. The Recreation Division utilizes
volunteers and seasonal employees to accomplish its responsibilities.
The Parks Division is responsible for the planning, organizing, and
directing the programs of maintenance and landscaping of all parks, the Sports
Complex, the Airport, and street right-of-ways. The major activity involves
mowing and trimming with the assistance of seasonal employees. Grounds is
also responsible for the planning, organizing and maintaining of the City's
buildings. Other Departments assist in the operations necessary to maintain
the City buildings. Grounds is also responsible for the operation of the Cemetery,
including its maintenance.
Parks & Recreation
Airport: 738-2270 Swimming Pool: 738-3653
Cemetery: 738-3427
Chautauqua Park: 738-2270
785-738-2270 — ckendrick@nckcn.com
119 N. Hersey — Beloit, KS 67420
Outdoor Swimming Pool - May 26, 2007 to August 26, 2007
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Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
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OPEN
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1:00 to 5:00 |
1:00 to 5:00 5:30 to 7:00 |
1:00 to 5:00 5:30 to 7:00 |
1:00 to 5:00 5:30 to 7:00 |
1:00 to 5:00 5:30 to 7:00 |
1:00 to 5:00 5:30 to 7:00 |
1:00 to 7:00 |
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FAMILY |
5:00 to 8:00 | 5:00 to 5:30 | 5:00 to 5:30 | 5:00 to 5:30 | |||
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ADULT
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5:00 to 5:30 | 5:00 to 5:30 | |||||
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POOL PARTIES: 7:30-9:00 (any evening except
Sunday) 1-40 Swimmers
$75.00 |
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PRESCHOOL/YOUTH ACTIVITIES:
Youth Sign Language: ARC
Babysitter Training: Designed
Pet First Aid: The staff of the
A beginners course that will teach to teach
participants the basic care skills Beloit
Veterinary Clinic will be
the basics of American Sign involved
in babysitting. Cost includes book leading you
through the basics of
Language. Participants will learn to and materials.
Participants will need to bring how to help your pet
when they
sign the alphabet, names, addresses a doll or stuffed animal and
a snack lunch are in need.
Please do not bring
and short sentences. Space is (we
will eat at Thierolf Park from 12-12:30) your pet!
limited so register early!
Ages: 10-15 Ages:
11-15 Ages:
8-15
Cost: $15 Cost:
$15 Cost:
FREE
Days: Wednesdays Days:
Thursday & Friday Day:
Saturday
Dates: October 3-24 Dates:
October 18 & 19 (Fall Break)
Date: December 1
Time: 5:00 to 6:00 Time:
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Time:
10:00 to 11:00
Location: Municipal Bldg. Location:
Municipal Bldg. Location:
Municipal Bldg.
Reg. Deadline: 9-26-07 Reg.
Deadline: 10-10-07 Reg.
Deadline: 11-21-07
AMERICAN RED CROSS COURSES:
CPR-PR Recertification:
Lifeguard Training: (Must be 15)
WSI Training: (Must be 16)
(returning lifeguards only) Cost:
$150 (includes book & mask)
Cost: $150 (includes books)
Cost: $25 Dates:
January 20-30 This
training is necessary to be
ONE DAY COURSE - Days
& Times: certified
to teach ARC swimming
CHOOSE ONE! Sun.
20th 12-6pm, Mon. 21st 10-6pm lessons.
Saturdays: 9:00 to 5:00 Wed.
23rd 6-9pm, Sun. 27th 12-6pm Days
& Times: Sundays 1-9pm
December 22nd Mon.
28th 6-9pm, Wed 30th 6-9pm
Dates: Nov. 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9
January 5th, March 8th Location:
NCK Wellness Center Location:
NCK Wellness Center
Location: Municipal Bldg.
YOUTH SPORTS:
Youth Volleyball: Bump, Set Spike!! It's time for
Youth
Basketball: Have you been practicing those
Volleyball. The 1st-3rd Grade Division will focus on the layups?
The time has come to show what you've got!!
basics of the game, including passing, setting, serving, The
first half of each session will be fundamentals and
footwork and more. The 4th-6th Grade Division will skills
practice, then we will play a refereed game.
continue to improve their skills and will begin playing Cost:
$20 (includes jersey)
games with the very first night. *Both Divisions will Registration
Deadline: Wednesday, December 19th
play at the Municipal Building Coaches
Meeting: Wednesday, January 2, 7:00 p.m.
Divisions: *Players
will be divided into teams prior to the season.
Grades 1-3 Practice
Only: Saturday, January 12 (No Game)
Cost: $10 Practice/Games:
January 19-February 23
Dates: October 10-31 **No
basketball on Feb. 9 due to BHS Tournament**
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 3 Locations:
Municipal Building Gym, NCK Wellness
Center
Gym, and St. John's High School Gym
Grades 4-6 Divisions:
Cost: $15 1st
& 2nd Grade (Boys & Girls) 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Day: Tuesdays 3rd
& 4th Grade Boys 10:30-12:00
p.m.
Dates: October 30-November 27 3rd
& 4th Grade Girls 12:30-2:00
p.m.
Time: 4:00-6:00 p.m. 5th
& 6th Grade (Boys & Girls) 9:00-10:30
a.m. (STJ)
Games will begin at 5:00 p.m., please come watch!
10:30-12:00
p.m.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 24th
POST ROCK UNIVERSITY:
Senior Computers: Beginner Computers for Seniors
Grandparent
CPR: This class is designed for Grandma
will cover the very basics of using a computer. Students or
Grandpa who wants to be prepared for anything.
will learn how to turn on computer, use the mouse, open Participants
will learn basic Rescue Breathing and CPR for
and save files, use "Help", search for files and keyboard
for Children and Infants.
American Red Cross
shortcuts. There will also be time to answer any special Certification
will be given.
questions you may have.
Ages: 50+ Ages:
Any Grandparent!
Cost: $20 Cost:
$15 (Includes Book)
Day: Saturday Day:
Monday
Date: October 6th Date:
November 5th
Time: 9:00-11:00 a.m. Time:
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: St. John's High School Location:
Municipal Building - Trail Room
Instructor: Julie Nichols Instructor:
Caite Kendrick
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 26th Registration
Deadline: Wednesday, October 31st
Scrapbooking: Whether you've never "scrapped"
before or have done a lot of scrapbooking, you'll learn fun ways to
use rubber stamps and craft accessories to create interesting, fun,
creative pages to preserve your photos and memories. In the first session,
you'll learn some "basics" and will create one double-page
spread. In the remaining two sessions, you will create 2 double-page
spreads per session. Supplies will be furnished and you'll have the
chance to use basic templates, but may alter the designs somewhat to
meet your own needs. This session will be taught by Jenni Reling
who has 10+ years of rubber stamping experience!!
Ages: 16+
Cost: $35
Day: Mondays
Dates: January 7-21
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Location: Trail Room, Municipal Building
Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 27th
Women's Auto Mechanics: Want to learn how to change
a tire, check your oil or charge a battery? If so then this course is
for you! Participants will learn the basics of daily car maintenance.
Ages: 16+ (women only)
Cost: $20
Day: Thursday
Date: December 13
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: TBD
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 5th
ADULT SPORTS:
Co-Ed Volleyball: Men's
Town-Team Basketball League:
Cost: $125/team Cost:
$125/team
Day: Mondays Day:
Sundays
Dates: October 1-November 27 Dates:
October 28-January 27
Tournament: November 26 & 27 Location:
TBD (various)
Location: Municipal Building Gym Registration
Deadline: Wednesday, October 10
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 18 **Rosters
are open to players high school age and up**
**Rosters are open to players high school age and up**
Fit Walk 2007-2008: Walk with a friend and get healthy together!! This program is designed to encourage individuals of all ages to establish a walking program. Participants who walk a total of 350 miles between November and May will receive a T-shirt. Participants may walk inside or outside, on a treadmill at the Municipal Gym or in the pool. (Water walking: 20 minutes = 1 mile) Individuals chart their miles walked on Monthly Mileage Cards available for pick-up and drop-off at the City Office or the White Building in Chautauqua Park. For more information call the Parks and Recreation Department at 738-2270.
Adult Drop-In Sports:
Men's Basketball: Thursdays 6:30-9:30 p.m. Co-Ed
Volleyball: Mondays 6:30-9:30 p.m.
(Dec.
10-Feb 25 ONLY, Excludes game nights)
**
Schedule will be posted**
HOLIDAY EVENTS:
Halloween Crafts & Parade: Join us for some
Pumpkin
Splash: Pumpkin patches are very common,
Halloween inspired crafts and a parade through but
have you ever seen a floating Pumpkin Patch? Come
downtown. Don't forget to wear your costume! and
pick your favorite pumpkin but wear your suit because
Ages: ALL AGES you're
going to have to get wet to reach these bobbers.
Cost: $2/child (Parents are Free) Once
you retrieve your pumpkin we will carve it into a
Day: Monday masterpiece!
Date: October 29th Ages:
ALL AGES (8 & under must be with an adult)
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Cost:
$3/person (swimmers only)
Location: Municipal Building - Sutter Room Day:
Sunday
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 24th
Date: October 28th
Time:
4:00-6:00 p.m.
Location:
NCK Wellness Center Pool
Registration
Deadline: Wednesday, October 24th
Christmas Crafts with Santa: Are you in need of
a Christmas
Swim: The pool will be filled with holiday cheer.
few extra items to give on Christmas? Let's make them Let
the kids come and enjoy, while parents sneak off for
together. Santa's elves have given us some pointers and some
last-minute shopping!
we are ready to get to work.
Ages: 3 & up Ages:
8 & up (unless with an adult)
Cost: $3/person Cost:
$3/person (swimmers only)
Day: Thursday Day:
Saturday
Date: December 20th Date:
December 15th
Time: 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Time: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Municipal Building - Sutter Room Location:
NCK Wellness Center Pool
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 12th ***No
pre-registration required***
2nd Annual Valentine's Day Party: We had so much
fun last year, let's do it again!!! Games, crafts and swimming
will take place as parents escapte for a much deserved night out.
Ages: 4 & up (must be 8 years old to swim)
Cost: $3
Day: Monday
Date: February 11th
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: NCK Wellness Center
***No pre-registration required***
Flick 'N Float: Let's go swimming! No wait, let's
go to the movies! Let's do both.....at the same time. Treat yourself
to a new trend in entertainment and relax as you enjoy a movie while
you float around the pool.
Ages: ALL AGES (Children 8 & under must be with an
adult)
Cost: $3/person
Day: Friday
Date: January 18th
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: NCK Wellness Center Pool
***No pre-registration required***
Swimming Pool Fees
General Admission $3.00
(Under age 4 free)
Family Pass
$120.00
(Immediate family, under 18 yrs
living at home)
Individual
$45.00
Punch Card $35.00
(14 punches)
Passes available at City Office
or Pool
Pool rules must be followed or
pass & swimming privileges
may be suspended
