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1 Contents Information...16 Aquatics/Lake George Complex Whitney Memorial Park/Rentals...21 Rinks and Rentals...22 Munsinger and Clemens Gardens...23 Park & Recreation Directory LAKE GEORGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Business Office, Program Registration, Facility Rentals WHITNEY RECREATION GYM OFFICE Gym Hours, Program Registration, Facility Rentals SCOTT ZLOTNIK Park and Recreation Director MARCI SUSSENGUTH Recreation Supervisor Whitney Park & Recreation Center JESSICA SCHAEFER Office Supervisor Forestry, Park Maintenance, Volunteering, Munsinger Weddings/Photos NIA PRIMUS Gardens Supervisor Munsinger and Clemens Gardens LYNN NEUMANN Recreation Programmer Community Aquatics, Lake George Programs/Rentals STEVE KRUEGER Recreation Programmer Park Shelters, Programs/Rentals It is the mission of the Park & Recreation Department to plan, develop, maintain, preserve and provide quality programs, services and facilities and meet the needs of the residents for a safe and clean park environment within resources available. Greetings and thank you for being part of our GREATER Community through our various Parks and Recreation programs. We have several quality active and passive recreation opportunities for people of all ages. I welcome you to participate in, and enjoy, your favorite recreation program right here in your community. A special thank you to the many people that help make St. Cloud a great place to live. < greater park & recreation = < greater st. cloud Sincerely, Mayor Dave Kleis Stay Informed! St. Cloud Park and Recreation has a lot going on! To keep up with all the latest announcements, weather cancellations, program additions, deadlines or changes, check us out online! Like us on for up to date programs and events, cancellations and more. Sign up through the City s website to receive news by text or from Park and Recreation: Find us on Instagram at stcloudmnparkandrec. Plus, use the hashtag #stcloudmnparknrec on your photos and you may see yourself featured on our page! Follow and Tweet to see what s happening in Park and Recreation. Follow us on Pinterest at scmnparkrec for ideas for kid s activities, programs and more! Registration Visit us online at Drop in and see us at Whitney Recreation: 1529 Northway Drive (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm); or Lake George Municipal Complex: th Street S (Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm) Call ; please have program and payment information available To register for Park and Recreation programming: ci.stcloud.mn.us P16

2 Park and Recreation Information St. Cloud is a community committed to quality living. This commitment has helped to create our extensive parks and recreation system. St. Cloud offers a wonderful network of regional, community and neighborhood parks, natural areas and open spaces, pathways and trails, recreational facilities, and year-round appeal. Go take a walk or bike ride alongside our Mississippi River, play a round of disc golf, sign up for a program offering, watch the leaves change colors in the gardens or ice skate around Lake George. In our busy lives, it s easy to forget that taking time to enjoy each day is so important to our personal health and wellness. The City of St. Cloud Parks & Recreation Department is committed to meeting the needs of our residents, so take the opportunity to come and see what helps make St. Cloud.Greater! Scott Zlotnik, Park and Recreation Director Whitney Gym Renovation Update We are excited to announce that the has gone through a major renovation! In 2017, we replaced the Whitney roof and installed solar panels. Spring 2018, the Whitney Gym floor was sanded down to the original wood, stained and refinished with new court lines. Additional updates include replacing the gym curtains and a fresh coat of paint on the gym walls. The hosts many events, tournaments, leagues, youth and adult programs, open gym, walking track, fitness room and much more for all ages. Stop in to the Whitney Recreation Center and try out our renovated facility as our guest for a FREE oneday pass during the month of September. We look forward to seeing you! Marci Sussenguth, Recreation Supervisor Non-Resident Fees City of St. Cloud property tax payers subsidize the cost of operating facilities and programs as well as the maintenance of City Parks. Participants who live outside the city limits of the City of St. Cloud are asked to contribute to these costs through Non-Resident Fees. Non-Resident Fees equal 20% of the fee, prior to sales tax. Now Hiring! Are you looking for a job with flexible work hours to fit your busy schedule? If you re interested in working in a fun and energetic environment, join us and apply for one of our open positions! : Gym Staff Lake George Municipal Complex: Building Attendants Park Shelter/Warming Shelter Attendants All positions available are part-time, and hours will vary based upon each program s needs. To fill out an application, visit or Lake George Municipal Complex in person, or fill out an application online at the Park and Recreation Employment page To register for Park and Recreation programming: ci.stcloud.mn.us P17

3 Aquatics/Lake George Complex St. Cloud Aquatics City of St. Cloud Park and Recreation and District 742 Community Education have a long-standing collaboration in Community Aquatics. Together we provide high-quality programs such as preschool swim lessons, school age swim lessons, private lessons and American Red Cross trainings. Stay tuned for upcoming aquatic opportunities beginning March 2019! Spring 2019 swim lessons will be held at Tech High School. Mid-Minnesota Swim Lessons Baby Bobbers (Ages 6 mos - 24 mos) Toddler Time (Ages 2-3) Preschool (Ages 3-5) Swim 1 through 6 (Ages 5 & up) PREP: Personal, Readiness, Endurance Program (ages 10-14) Private Lessons for Adults & Children American Red Cross Courses American Red Cross Lifeguard Training American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Course (WSI) Lake George Municipal Complex The Lake George Municipal Complex and Eastman Park are perfect for hosting any type of celebration or event. Outdoors, the park offers open space, two trails, performance stage, splash pad, and playgrounds for both little ones and the bigger kids. The indoor facility has two rooms available, each with capacity for up to 40 with numerous set up options; Wi-Fi internet connection is available. The multifunctional facility is available for rental Mon-Sun, 8am-10pm (closed holidays). Lake George Preschool Room (ages 0-5) Time to play! Lake George Municipal Complex offers a preschool room full of educational materials for you and your child to enjoy in free, unstructured playtime. Currently accepting gently used toys. Open Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm (closed holidays). Still have energy to burn? The preschool room is conveniently located near the playgrounds, splash pad and walking paths in Eastman Park. Pumpkinfest Calling all Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins to join us at Lake George and Eastman Park for the annual spooktacular celebration, Pumpkinfest, on Friday, October 19th from 4-7pm. The spine-tingling event includes trick or treat stations, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, face painting, hayrides and so much more. New this year: get lost in the hay maze or bust a move at the screamin dance party on the mainstage with DJ Monster Bash Mash. Fun is lurking around every corner during this FREE, safe, family-friendly event! Winter Wonderland Santa and Mrs. Claus have taken time off from their busy schedule to join you and your family for a winter celebration on Saturday, December 8th from 1-4pm at the Lake George Municipal Complex. Create arts and crafts, decorate a cookie, see the penguin exhibit, enjoy a hayride around the lake and much more, but don t forget your camera to capture special moments with Santa! The big trucks will be rolling in again this year for Touch-a-Truck, where children can see, touch, and safely explore their favorite big trucks and heavy machinery. $3.00 per child or $5.00 per family; bring an item for the food shelf to receive $1.00 off admission. P18 St. Cloud Park & Recreation Fall 2018

4 , located on Northway Drive, offers basketball, volleyball, pickleball, walking track, fitness room and much more. Step outside and use one of our baseball/ softball fields, soccer fields or just go for a walk around the beautiful Whitney Memorial Park. Stop in and visit us to learn more about our programs, punch passes, annual memberships, open gym and much more for all ages! Hours Mon-Thurs 6:30 am-9 pm Fri 6:30 am-8 pm Sat 7 am-6 pm Fitness Room If you are looking to gain strength and achieve your fitness goals, we have the tools you need offered at reasonable rates. The fitness room offers a variety of equipment available for your cardio and strength training needs. Walking Track Enjoy running or walking? Come check out the one-ninth mile suspended walking track at the. Open year-round, 6 days a week, this climate controlled walking track is the perfect way to get your steps in, come rain, shine, or snow! Daily and annual passes are available. Open Gym Come and enjoy our newly refinished floor and utilize the full-sized basketball, volleyball, and pickleball courts. Year-round climate control and newly refinished flooring make the s courts the best in the area. Court Rentals The offers three full-sized basketball courts, five volleyball courts, and six pickleball courts. Contact us to reserve a court, schedule a team practice or host a tournament. Kinder Gym Ready, Set, Run! Spend quality time with your children while they exercise and develop their gross motor skills. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings from 9am-11am. Cost is $2.25 for one child; each additional child is $1.25. Punch pass is available. Schedule may vary depending on activities in facility. ABC Kinder Olympix Come explore letters and numbers while being active with your children! ABC Kinder Olympix comes to Whitney Recreation Center, 1529 Northway Drive, on Saturday, March 9th from 8:30am-11:30am. The morning will be filled with fun activities for improved reading skills and healthy lifestyles! Events include: inflatables, arts and crafts, obstacle course, alphabet games, healthy snacks and much more! Ages 6 & under. $2.00 per child, or $3.00 per family. Pickleball Pickleball combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis, and is played with a hard-composite paddle and whiffle ball. People of all ages are getting a great workout playing pickleball at the. Beginners (3.0 and below) through advanced (3.5 and above) players are finding that Pickleball offers an aerobic workout and a great way to meet new people! The St. Cloud area currently features 18 outdoor pickleball courts, plus 6 indoor courts at the. Cost is $3.25 for a daily pass; 20 use punch pass for $ Open play Wednesday nights starting in October. (See gym office for more information on skill levels.) Northern Paddles Northern Paddles Pickleball Club is a central Minnesota Pickleball Club actively promoting the sport of pickleball. To learn more about activities, places to play, memberships and information on paddles and equipment, visit Pickleball Ladder League St. Cloud Park and Recreation and Northern Paddles are teaming up to offer Ladder Pickleball League. Men s, women s, mixed doubles players of all levels are invited to test their skills in this elimination-free, tournament style competition. Move up or down the ladder based on the outcome of your play. Competitive matches between players of similar abilities are almost always guaranteed, making this league fun for every player. Stay tuned for more details To register for Park and Recreation programming: ci.stcloud.mn.us P19

5 NEW! Fall Youth Volleyball Bump, Set, Pass! St. Cloud Park and Recreation is offering volleyball for youth in 1st grade through 6th grade. Participants will be learning the fundamental skills and basics of match play. $15.00 Grade 1-3 Sa 11/17-12/ am Grade 4-6 Sa 11/17-12/8 10:15-11:15 am Winter Youth Volleyball St. Cloud Park & Recreation and Granite City Juniors Volleyball are teaming up to offer Youth Volleyball for kids in grades 3-6. Expert coaches from Granite City Juniors Volleyball will teach participants the fundamental skills of volleyball and match play. Boys or girls registered in Youth Volleyball can play on a 12 & under team at a reduced rate; for more information on the 12 & under team please visit the Granite City Juniors website at gcjovb.net. Space is limited for this activity - register early. All registered participants receive a jersey and water bottle. (Youth Volleyball will not meet on Saturday, January 19th.) New this year: We ve added a session for K-2nd graders on Saturdays to learn the basic skills of volleyball. $34.00 Grade 3-6 Thurs 1/3-2/7 6:30-7:30 pm Sa 1/5-2/ am Grade K-2 Sa 1/5-2/ am NEW! Sports Sampler St. Cloud Park and Recreation is bringing its Sports Sampler indoors to the. Our staff will organize sports activities such as wiffleball, kickball, dodgeball and other fun gym sports/games. $20.00 Grade K-2 Sa 9/22 10/ am Grade 3-6 Sa 9/22 10/20 10:30-11:30 am NEW! 3 on 3 Men s Basketball League 3 on 3 basketball offers a quick and fun style of basketball that is also competitive and enjoyable for everyone. Based on the number of teams registered, the league may be divided into an upper and lower division for competitive balance. League will run for 5 weeks with doubleheaders played each night. There will be a single elimination playoff bracket after the regular season. $200.00/Team Su 10/7-11/ pm Adult Winter Volleyball Leagues Team registration is currently open for adult winter volleyball leagues at the, scheduled to begin the first week of December. Each team is guaranteed 12 regular season matches and double elimination playoff. $214.11/Team Monday Tuesday Thursday Women s Power/Rec Co-Rec Power/Rec Co-Rec Rec Men s P20 St. Cloud Park & Recreation Fall 2018

6 Whitney Memorial Park/Rentals St. Cloud Park and Recreation s 20th Annual Toys For Tots Drive Each holiday season St. Cloud Parks & Recreation assists the local Marine Corp League in the collection of toys for children in our community. Since 1998, we have collected over 17,000 toys and $13,000 towards the program. St. Cloud Park and Recreation will be sponsoring a number of events, listed below to help promote the Toys for Tots program in our community. days dates Su 11/11 SCAYBA Jamboree TBD 10/30-11/19 Fall Volleyball League Playoff Su 12/9 8-11am Northern Paddles Pickleball Not able to attend one of these events, but still want to donate to this great cause? The and Lake George Municipal Complex will be drop off sites. Whitney Memorial Park Spanning 142 acres along the scenic Sauk River, Whitney Park is the sports headquarters of the St. Cloud Area. Whitney Sports Complex can host a wide variety of sporting events including Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Lacrosse, and Ultimate Frisbee. The complex consists of eight slow pitch softball fields, two fast pitch fields, two baseball fields, 8 soccer fields and a tennis court. Circling the park, Whitney offers a 1.5-mile paved trail. Whitney Memorial Park Rental Host a baseball/softball tournament, soccer practice or 5k walk/run at Whitney Memorial Park. All organized sports or walks/runs are required to have a permit. For more information or to reserve field space for practice, games, tournaments or special events, please contact us. Park Shelter Rentals Need a great place to have your family reunion, birthday party, reception or company picnic? St. Cloud s central location makes it the perfect spot for any type of event. St. Cloud Park and Recreation has many facilities available for your group, from 50 to 5,000 people. We are currently taking reservations for 2018 and Reservations for 2020 will begin January 1. Shelters available for rent are listed below. Riverside Park Shelter 1725 Kilian Blvd Available Year Round Wilson Park Shelter 625 Riverside Dr NE Available 5/1-9/30 Lions Park Shelter 4310 Dublin Dr Available 5/1-9/30 Knighs of Columbus Park Shelter th Ave N Available 5/1-9/30 St. Cloud Off-Leash Dog Parks Looking for a place to play with your four-legged friend? Purchase a permit tag for one of our four Off Leash Pet Exercise Areas (Dog Parks) in St Cloud! Permits are valid June 1st through May 31st, and can be used at any of the City s Dog Parks. A yearly permit is $20 for the first dog, $10 for each additional dog; Non-Resident permits are $40 for the first dog, $20 for each additional dog. Permits can be purchased at City Hall from the Cashier. Want to try it out first? Purchase a daily pass at the entrance to each Off-Leash Area for $2. Dogs must be licensed by the city where you live and/or be up-to-date on rabies vaccinations. park location activity available Jaycees Park 1725 Kilian Blvd Separate areas sm or lrg dogs Whitney Park 2300 Forest Dr Fenced Area Whitney Park 2300 Forest Dr Natural Area Wilson Park 625 Riverside Dr NE Open to the River To register for Park and Recreation programming: ci.stcloud.mn.us P21

7 Rinks and Rentals Skating Rinks and Warming Shelters St. Cloud Parks & Recreation maintains a number of pleasure and hockey rinks in our parks during the winter months: park location type of rink Centennial Park 1725 Centennial Drive Pleasure and Hockey Lake George 425 East Lake Blvd Lake Skating & Shelter Raymond Park 320 Raymond Avenue NE Pleasure and Hockey Rolling Ridge Park 6630 Kenwood Rd Rotary West Park 1507 Goettens Way Pleasure and Hockey Pleasure and Hockey Schmidt Park 751 S 18th Street Hockey only Seberger Park 2001 N 2nd Street Pleasure only Haws Park 805 S 13th Street Hockey only & Shelter Southwood Hts Park 3500 S 17th Ave Pleasure only Talahi School 1321 University Dr SE Hockey only Lake George Warming Shelter The Lake George Warming Shelter will be open for public use during the times listed below. The shelter will close for adverse weather or poor ice conditions; please tune in to WJON or check our Facebook page for weather related or ice condition closures. Starting date is dependent on the weather and ice conditions. No one is allowed on the ice at Lake George until it is declared safe by the Park and Recreation Director. Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Specials Hours (non-school days) December 22, 26, 27, 28 January 21, 22 February 18 4 pm-8 pm 1 pm-8 pm 1 pm-8 pm Free Skate Use Don t have skates? Thanks to businesses, community groups and resident donations, we have skates available for free use! We have a good number of skates at Lake George; however, we cannot guarantee sizes available. Sledding Hill and Ski Trails Grab your friends, family and sleds and head over to Riverside Park or Calvary Hill for some winter fun! Riverside and Calvary offer sledding hills available for public use. Riverside Park also offers one 2.5k loop ski trail with both flat and rolling hill terrain, groomed for skating and classical skiing. There is access to parking and restrooms; the warming house facility is available for rent. park location activity available Riverside Park 1725 Kilian Blvd Sledding Hill & Ski Trails Calvary Hill 1800 S 17th Street Sledding Hill Winter Shelter Rentals St. Cloud Park and Recreation has 3 warming shelters during the winter months available for private rentals (not available for private rental during normal staffed hours). These include Lake George, Haws Park and Riverside Park. Call today to reserve your date for a skating or sledding party! notes Closed: December 24, 25; January 1 P22 St. Cloud Park & Recreation Fall 2018

8 Munsinger and Clemens Gardens Munsinger and Clemens Gardens Weddings and Photography Looking for an outdoor venue for your wedding or photo session? Check out the Munsinger Gardens Special Events Area, which holds up to 50 participants and also offers a wonderful backdrop for your wedding portraits. Munsinger and Clemens Gardens Located on the corner of University Drive and Kilian Boulevard, visitors can explore over 20 acres of world-class gardens, plant collections, and historic hardscape along the Mississippi River. Open daily throughout the season from 6am-10pm; free admission. Please note: dogs are not allowed in Munsinger and Clemens Gardens. Contributions to support the Gardens are gratefully accepted. To donate to Friends of the Gardens, please visit: Munsinger Gardens is located along the Mississippi River and showcases the achievements of the Works Progress Administration of the 1930 s in a peaceful and tranquil cottage-style garden. Shade-loving plants thrive under the tall pine and oak trees of this forested location. Features include: ponds and fountains, historic cabin, special events and picnic areas, thousands of annual bedding plants and perennials, resident peacocks, swings, benches, and a gazebo overlooking the Mississippi River. Ceremonies at the Special Events Area, as well as photography permits for both Gardens, are scheduled between late-may and mid-october on weekdays between 4pm and 7pm, Saturdays at 11am, 2pm, and 5pm, and on Sundays at 10am. Reservations are still being taken for and we will begin taking 2020 reservations on January 1, We now also offer Off-Season Photography permits for Munsinger Gardens, in addition to the seasonal May through October Photography Permits. For $25 fee (plus tax), you can now take your fall or winter portraits in the Gardens! Photography in the Gardens 2018 Photo Contest Photographers! Start snapping those photos for entry into this area photo contest, sponsored by Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society. Photos will be judged in two categories: Landscapes (garden scenery) and Hardscapes (decorative features in the Gardens), and in both youth and adult age groups. Photographs must be taken between Jan 1-Nov 2, Any visitor to the Gardens is eligible to enter. Please visit for rules, submission form and more information. Clemens Gardens was developed in 1986 as a gift of love from Bill Clemens to his wife, Virginia. This area features six gardens: Virginia Clemens Rose Garden, Rest Area Garden, Formal Garden, White Garden, Perennial Garden, and Treillage Garden. Stroll along the red-brick walkways, make a wish in a fountain, or visit the gift shop and relax with refreshments on the deck or on a bench in one of the gardens. Features include: five fountains, including the 24 foot tall Renaissance Fountain with Cranes, over 1,000 roses, uniform garden design with thousands of sun-loving annual bedding plants and perennials, and a 100 foot long treillage with a 20 foot cast iron arbor dome. Bloom Calendar for Munsinger and Clemens Gardens Top blooms for fall. Hope to see you at the Gardens! Digitalis Delphiniums Fall Foliage Monkshood Mums Ornamental Grasses Roses Tricyrtis To register for Park and Recreation programming: ci.stcloud.mn.us P23