ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Activity Guide SPRING & SUMMER 2018 701 LAKE CHAPEAU DR, ALBERT LEA 507-377-4370 REGISTER AT WWW.CITYOFALBERTLEA.ORG
Springtime Events ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 2 Bounce World Trip Tuesday, March 13 9 am-3:30 pm Rochester $16 Families welcome! Children 6 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Bus leaves City Arena at 9 am and will return approx. 2:30 pm Register by March 9th Thursday Fun-day! Thursday, March 15 (no school) 10 am-3:30 pm City Arena $15 K-7th grade Come join us for a fun day of ice skating, a mystery movie, games, crafts and fun. Pizza and pop will be provided for lunch. Bring your friends! *You MUST pre-register by March 13th Field Day @ the Arena Sunday, April 22 9 am-12 pm City Arena Everyone is welcome! Come with your family and friends and use the Arena for soccer, yard games and more! No pre-registration required Family Mystery Movie Sunday, April 15th 3:00 pm movie starts Marion Ross Performing Arts Center Families welcome! Bring your family out for some mystery movie fun! Movie will be rated PG and of a family nature, but we re not telling what it is. You ll have to come and see for yourself! Registration is NOT required *Sorry, no food or beverages allowed inside
Easter Fun ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 3 Easter Basket Deliveries Friday, March 30th Deliveries between 9:00-11:30 am or 1:00-3:30 pm $10/basket in town $15/basket out of City Limits (Delivery will be a 5 mile radius of Albert Lea) Children ages 1-10 Registration Deadline: Tues. March 27th - space is limited! Here s Your Opportunity to have the Easter Bunny visit your child and bring a basket full of goodies! Choose morning or afternoon for your delivery and make sure that you are home during this time range. If no one is home, a basket will be left by the front door! Register at the Albert Lea Parks & Recreation Office located at the City Arena or online at www.cityofalbertlea.org 507-377-4370 *the bunny does not schedule specific times 15th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, March 31st 9:30-10:00 am-0-4 years & children w/ special needs 10:00 am Sharp!!! Ages 5-7 and Ages 8-11 Location TBD Make sure to bring a basket for your eggs! The Easter Bunny will make an appearance so make sure to bring your camera. Don t be late! (Groups of 15 at a time, limit 6 eggs) Free to Participate!
PLAY PARKS New Activities and Schedule! ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 4 Houston, We Have a Problem! Join us for this fun STEM activity at the Play Parks! Run by Science Teacher, Ken Fiscus. Monday, June 25 Sondergaard Park - 9:30-10:30 am Academy Park-11:00-12:00 pm Hawthorne Park-1:30-2:30 pm FREE June 2018 June 4-July 27 9 am-4 pm Academy, Hawthorne, and Sondergaard Parks Celebrate summer! Parks will be open Monday-Friday with three leaders at each to supervise the building and grounds and assist children and families in creating a fun and happy summer! Come play, make crafts and build new friendships. Parents are encouraged to stop by their neighborhood park and meet their Park Leaders. Play Park activities are Free except where noted. *Please note: Play Parks are subject to close due to inclement weather and extreme heat. Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 4 Play Parks Open! Sunshine Craft 10:30 am Sondergaard 11 - Trolls 18 Splatter Painting 10:30 am Hawthorne 25 3D Ladybug 5 10 am Sondergaard 10:30 am Sondergaard 12 10 am Hawthorne 19 10 am Academy 10:30 am Hawthorne 11 am Tie-Dye 26 10 am Sondergaard 6 Beaded Keychains 10:30 am Sondergaard Aquatic Center Trip 13 Marble Painting Minute to Win It Competition 20 Unicorn Puppets 10:30 am Hawthorne Park Olympics 27 Paper Plate Fan Kids Art in the Park 7 10 am Academy 10:30 am Sondergaard 14 10 am Sondergaard 21 10 am Hawthorne 10:30 am Hawthorne 28 10 am Academy 8 Bubble Wrap Print 10:30 am Sondergaard 15 Paper Rainbow 22 Handprint Campfire 10:30 am Hawthorne 29 Fidget Spinner
PLAY PARK SPECIAL EVENTS Play Park Open House Friday, June 1 5-7 pm Academy, Hawthorne & Sondergaard Parks Play games, make crafts and meet the Park Leaders! Crafts in the Parks Mon., Wed., Fri., June 4-July 27 10:00 am-academy, Hawthorne and Sondergaard Parks Get your creative juices flowing at the Play Parks. Water Fun @ the Play Parks Monday-Friday, June 4-July 27 1:00 pm-academy, Hawthorne and Sondergaard Parks Come out to your neighborhood Play Park for water games and fun! Tie Dye Tuesdays June 19 & July 17 11:00 am-academy, Hawthorne and Sondergaard Parks Go to your neighborhood Play Parks and bring whatever you want to tie dye! Materials will be provided (dye, rubber bands). in the Parks June 4-8 - Sondergaard Park 10:30-11:30 am June 18-22 - Hawthorne Park 10:30-11:30 am July 9-13 - Academy Park 10:30-11:30 am Ages 7-11 Meet at the Play Park and learn dance routines and other fun activities! Bring tennis shoes and water. Informal performance on the last day! Tots in the Parks July 23-27 Hawthorne Park-9:30 am-10:30 am ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 5 Ages 4-6. Meet at the Play Park and learn dance routines and many other fun activities! Bring tennis shoes and water. Informal performance on the last day! Pop-up Play Parks Friday, June 15th 9:00 am-11:00 am-eastgate Park 1:00 pm-3:00 pm-bellview Park Popping up in a neighborhood near you! Games, crafts and fun! Aquatic Center Trip June 6 & July 18 Buses will start picking up kids at 12 pm and will leave Aquatic Center at 4 pm to return to parks (Free) Bus will pick up kids at Play Parks and bring out to ALAC and back again. You MUST ride the bus to participate in this activity. Bring a sack lunch and drink. We will be eating at Frank Hall Park before the Aquatic Center opens. Bring a suit, towel and $ for snacks. Minute to Win It Wednesday, June 13 Buses will start picking up kids at 10 am and return approx. 2 pm Sondergaard Park Bus will pick up at Play Parks and go to Sondergaard for a friendly Minute to Win It competition. You do not need to ride the bus to participate in this activity. Please bring a sack lunch and drink. Park Olympics Wednesday, June 20 Bus will start pick-up at 10 am and will leave Hawthorne Park at 2 pm to return to parks Hawthorne Park Bus will pick up kids at Play Parks and bring out to Hawthorne for Park Olympics fun. You do not need to ride the bus to participate in this activity. Please bring a sack lunch and drink. July 2018 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 2 Glory Windsock 9 Popsickle Stick Smores 10:30 am Academy 16 Friendship Bracelets 23 Tots 9:30 am Hawthorne Popsickle Mermaid 3 10 am Hawthorne 10 10 am Academy 10:30 am Academy 17 10 am Sondergaard 11 am Tie-Dye 24 Tots 9:30 am Hawthorne 10 am Hawthorne 4 Parks Closed 11 Monster Sun Catcher 10:30 am Academy Summer Carnival 18 Newspaper Shark Aquatic Center Trip 25 Tots 9:30 am Hawthorne Salt Painting Beach Luau 5 10 am Sondergaard 12 10 am Hawthorne 10:30 am Academy 19 10 am Academy 26 Tots 9:30 am Hawthorne 10 am Sondergaard 6 Paper Plate Emoji 13 Exploding Paint Bombs 10:30 am Academy 20 Puffy Paint Ice Cream 27 Tots 9:30 am Hawthorne Harmonica
ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 6 AQUATIC CENTER Aquatic Center opens June 2, 2018 Monday-Friday Hours 1-5 pm Daytime Swim 6:30-8 pm Nighttime Swim Saturday and Sunday Hours 1-7 pm Daily Admission: Nighttime Admission: $4.00 (everyone) $2.00 (everyone) $1.25 (2 yrs. & under) $1.00 (2 yrs. & under) $2.50 (non-swimmer) Passes: Family Pass: $120.00 + tax (4 family members living in the same household) $20.00 + tax (for each additional family member living in the same household) Individual Pass: $65.00 + tax Caretaker Pass: $35.00 + tax (must be babysitter/nanny/pca) Albert Lea Aquatic Center-321 James Avenue (507) 373-3328 NO REFUNDS - NO CHECKS ACCEPTED AT THE AQUATIC CENTER Nothing can replace close adult supervision when using the Aquatic Center. All children six years and under must be supervised by a paid adult swimmer. Supervisory adult must be within arm s reach of the child at all times. Pool Rental The Albert Lea Aquatic Center is available on a limited basis for group gatherings. Fees include cost of supervision and lifeguards. For more information on pricing or to schedule a group contact Jenny Davis at (507) 377-4368 or jdavis@ci.albertlea.mn.us or check out our group rental form online at www.cityofalbertlea.org (under Parks and Recreation/Aquatic Center). Birthday Party Package 5-10 guests, plus 2 chaperones $35.00. Additional guests are $2.50 per person (At least one adult supervisor must be present with the group) Birthday Party Package Includes: Admission An intercom birthday welcome to the birthday boy/girl Reserved space with 2 picnic tables for the birthday party group A day filled with lasting memories and fun with your friends and family Option of bringing cake/cupcakes into the Aquatic Center (this is the only time outside food is allowed in) Two Dollar Tuesdays Each person only pays $2.00 (includes tax) to enter the aquatic facility. Children 2 and under are $1.00 (tax included). Grandparents Day One free grandparent admission with one paid swimmer on Mondays throughout the summer. Lap Swim Monday-Friday 11:45 am-12:45 pm $2.00 per person The Aquatic Center is open for lap swim! Enjoy your lunch break in the cool, cool, water! Splash With Me Tuesdays, June 12-August 7 (no class July 3) Sign up 9:50 am-10:20 am or 5:50 pm-6:20 pm $20 in town $25 out of town (1 adult and 1 child) Ages 6 months-3 years Enjoy open playtime at the Aquatic Center. Let your child splash around and use our water toys. An adult must accompany child in the water. Additional staff is available to assist those with special needs. Swim diapers are required. Life is Cool by the Pool
ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 7 Swimming Lessons Session 1 June 11-June 22 Session 2 July 9-July 20 Session 3 July 30-August 10 $30/session in town - $35/session out of town You may register for ONE session and must finish the session before registering for another. Level descriptions available online and at the City Arena. Register online at www.cityofalbertlea.org or at the City Arena. You may NOT register at the Aquatic Center. Aqua Tots must be 3 & 4 year olds; children must be 5 years old to start level 1. Aqua Tots-Level 3 maximum of 8 per class; Levels 4-6 maximum 10 per class Session dates and times are listed below. You may choose the time slot most convenient for you. LEVEL: Aqua Tots, Level 1, 2 and 3 9:50 am-10:20 am 10:25 am-10:55 am 11:00 am-11:30 am 5:15 pm-5:45 pm 5:50 pm-6:20 pm LEVEL: Level 4, 5, 6 9:50 am-10:30 am 10:35 am-11:15 am 5:15 pm-5:55 pm Adult Swim Lessons Session 2 July 9-July 20 5:15 pm-5:55 pm-beginning levels $40 in town $45 out of town Private Lessons 5-30 minutes sessions $100.00 per individual 5-30 minutes sessions $150.00 for two individuals (if in same level) Private swim lessons are available for individuals. Pool managers will contact individuals to schedule a time that works best for both students and instructors. For more information or to fill out a private lessons request form, contact Parks and Recreation at 507-377-4370. DJ Pool Party June 14 1-4 pm, July 19 1-4 pm, August 9 6:30-8 pm Cost of admission DJ Abrego, prize drawings and games. Last Chance Splash August 6-10 1-5 pm $2.00 Enjoy the Aquatic Center for only $2.00 this week! Play Day at the Pool Fri. July 6 1-3 pm (pool stays open until 5 pm) Power 96 will be broadcasting LIVE. We ll play games with the kids and little kids and you ll have a chance to win awesome prize packages! Regular admission $4.00-everyone $1.25-children 2 & under $2.50-non-swimmer Water Aerobics June 3-August 12 *some dates subject to change* Mon and Wed 7:30-8:30 am & Sun and Wed 8:00-9:00 pm $40 in town $45 out of town Ages 14-Adult Jump right in the water s great! In this fun class we will use noodles, aquatic gloves and barbell floaters. There will be NO class scheduled during Fair Week. 12th Annual Doggie Dip Bring your puppy dog out for some fun in the sun! Dogs must have proof of current vaccinations. Human companions will take full responsibility for their pups. Chemicals will be adjusted for the different breed of swimmer. Date TBA 5:30 7:30 pm $4.00 (includes 2 human companions) $1.00 for each additional human companion NO POOL PASSES *We will be collecting donations for the Humane Society of Freeborn County. For a complete listing check out their website at www.hsffc.org
ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 8 SPECIAL EVENTS Splash Bash Friday, June 8th 3:30-6:30 pm Splash Pad-North Broadway Join us for water fun! Enjoy music, outdoor games, bouncy and of course the splash pad. Food will be available for purchase. Candlelight Night Walk Friday, June 15 8-10 pm Edgewater Park (park in lower SE level) See what Edgewater looks like when the lights go out. Stay warm afterward with a bonfire and s mores. H2Whoa! Friday, June 22 1-3:30 pm Friday, July 27 4:30-7 pm Wedgewood Park Come to Wedgewood Park for slippin and slidin water fun! Bring your suit and towel and slide down our huge slip n slide. Just Play Festival Saturday, June 23rd 10:00 am-2:00 pm Frank Hall Park area Come out for family fun! We will have many different activities, sports and fitness demonstrations, arts and crafts booths, hobbies, health & wellness, music and more! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Kids Art in the Park Wednesday, June 27 4-7 pm Morin Park Enjoy an evening of art! Sidewalk chalk mural contest with prize give-a-ways. Come and decorate your mural anytime from 4-5:45 pm. Judging will begin at 6 pm. Entertainment will begin at 5:45 pm (bring a t-shirt to tie-dye). Sidewalk chalk will be provided for murals. All Special Events are FREE! Equipment Check Out Did you know that you can check out basketballs, horseshoes and even bocce ball equipment at the Albert Lea Aquatic Center? Stop by with a photo ID (license/school) and pick up equipment to use at the on-site basketball and bocce ball courts or the horseshoe pits at Frank Hall Park. There is no fee! Check us out on Facebook! Parks and Recreation posts information on our events and activities as well as other important city information. Just look for the City of Albert Lea!
ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 9 3rd Annual Kids Mud Fun Run Saturday, August 18th Run begins at 9:30 am (heats based on age) Edgewater Park-across from Edgewater Bay Pavilion $15 Ages 5-12 years Calling all adventurous kids! This event is a fun-filled course of obstacles, hills, water and mud. Sign up by August 6th to ensure a t-shirt Waiver must be signed. Appropriate footwear required to participate MUST preregister at the City Arena or www. cityofalbertlea.org. Summer Carnival Wednesday, July 11 4-7 pm Fountain Lake Park Join us for an afternoon of carnival games, face painting, bouncy, and more! Bring your camera for our photo booth! Food and drinks available for purchase. Parents Night Out! Friday, July 13 Drop-off any time 5:30 pm and after. Pick-up by 10:00 pm Edgewater Park Cottage. $8 for first child, $4 for each additional child Ages 3-12 years Kids can enjoy games, scavenger hunts, kickball, arts and crafts, while parents enjoy the night off. Food provided. Children must be pottytrained. You MUST pre-register by July 10. DID YOU KNOW? The average American boy or girl spends as few as 30 minutes in unstructured outdoor play each day, and more than seven hours each day in front of an electronic screen. Break the habit and hang out with us! Movies in the Park Friday, July 20 - Three Stooges Marathon-8:30 pm Friday, August 24 - Coco (PG)-8:00 pm Edgewater Park Bandshell Join us at Edgewater Park Bandshell for great family movies! Take a seat on the bench or bring your own seating to relax and enjoy the show. Beach Luau Wednesday, July 25 6 pm-9 pm City Beach Enjoy games, a sandcastle contest, and DJ! Bring your suits and cool off in the lake. Lifeguards will be on duty from 6-8 pm. Sandcastle judging will begin at 8 pm. Cat Video Celebration Thursday, August 16 6:00 pm - Fountain Lake Park It s not all about the dogs! Enjoy a fun night of music, food and beverages (Thursdays on Fountain-music at 5:30 pm) followed by funny cat videos, face painting, kids activities and more! Videos begin at 8 pm.
ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 10 Summer Day Camps Tennis Camp Learn Tennis skills through a variety of games, relays and drills. Rackets are provided. Make sure to bring drinking water for your athlete. Session 1: June 5-June 21 (Tues. & Thurs.) 9-9:50 am Ages 6-8 10-10:50 am Ages 9-11 11-11:50 am Ages 12-14 Session 2: July 10-July 26 (Tues. & Thurs.) 4-4:50 pm Ages 6-8 5-5:50 pm Ages 9-11 6-6:50 pm Ages 12-14 Albert Lea High School Tennis Court $15/session in-town $20/session out of town Youth Pickleball Clinic June 11-13 10:15-11 am Pickleball courts (next to the Aquatic Center) $15 in town $20 out of town. Ages 8 & up Find out what Pickleball is all about! Equipment will be provided. Make sure to bring drinking water for your athlete. Space is limited. Tiny Tigers Tot Lot June 12-14 10:30 am-12 pm Academy Park $15 in town $20 out of town Ages 3-6 Young children play a variety of games and sports and make crafts. Snacks will be provided. Little Artists Camp July 17-19 9 am-10:30 am Edgewater Park Cottage $10 in town $15 out of town Ages 3-6 Kids love to make a mess! Let us do the clean up! Bring your littles out for painting, drawing, coloring, and merry mess making. Artsy Craftsy Camp July 24-26 9 am-12 pm Edgewater Park Cottage $20 in town $25 out of town Ages 7-13 Each day we will construct different masterpieces! Come prepared to have fun and make a mess! Kids-Only Camp Out August 9-10 Drop-off kids Thursday at 1 pm at Brookside Boat Landing and pick-up next day at 9 am at Edgewater Park Cottage. $15 in town $20 out of town (includes meals) Ages 7-13 Come and enjoy canoeing, scavenger hunts, games, a guided night hike and many more camp activities. Items to bring will be handed out when you register. Some tents will be available, but if you have your own we encourage you to bring it. We will be canoeing from Brookside Boat Landing to Edgewater Park. Camp out is sponsored by Parks and Recreation and ISD #241 Environmental Learning Center.
ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 11 Adult Recreation To register a team download a packet at www.cityofalbertlea.org or stop by the City Arena. Adult Sand Volleyball Co-ed (non spiking league) Tuesday Nights Women s Wednesday Nights All games played at Snyder Field Complex $134.84 team fee Play begins the week of April 30 - sign up by April 20. Adult Co-Ed Softball All games played at Snyder Field Complex Sunday nights. $275.00 team fee Play begins May 13 - sign up by May 4. Adult Men s Softball All games played at Snyder Field Complex Thursday nights. $350.00 team fee Play begins May 3 - sign up by April 20. Adult Co-Ed Kickball All games played at Snyder Field Complex Monday nights. $95.00 team fee Play begins June 4 - sign up by May 25. Skatepark Hours Open 9 am-9 pm 7 days a week at the City Beach Senior Citizen Center Open Monday 8 am-12 pm Tuesday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm 1739 W. Main Street Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-373-0704 Annual Membership $30 per person. With membership you may enjoy all Senior Center events - crafts, 500, Bridge, Bingo, blood pressure checks, exercise, support groups, birthday parties, one day motorcoach trips, summer picnic, Christmas party, Valentine party, hearing screenings, computers, movies, and the library. Snacks and coffee always available.
ALBERT LEA PARKS AND RECREATION Page 12 Contacts & Info Pavilion Rental Information Looking for a place to gather for family reunions or birthday parties? Parks & Recreation rents facilities at Edgewater, Pioneer and Fountain Lake Parks. Facilities must be rented for a minimum of two hours, (cancellations must be made 30 days prior to use to receive a refund) No refunds due to weather. Prices do not include 7.875% sales tax. All parks and facilities are tobacco free and alcohol is not allowed in the park. For information on prices contact our office at 507-377-4370 or online at www.cityofalbertlea.org Inclusion Support The Arc of Freeborn County provides inclusion facilitators for children and adults with disabilities who would like to participate in parks and recreation programs. They have caring, compassionate staff who are ready to help make each experience successful. Registration for these programs is done through Parks and Recreation. After registering, contact Parks and Recreation so that we may discuss needs/accommodations for yourself or your child. We require a minimum of two weeks notice for a successful inclusion experience. Photo Policy The City of Albert Lea may photograph participants in programs and special events, or people in parks or on park property, and use these images in City materials to promote activities, events and facilities. Images also may be used by media representatives to illustrate coverage of events, programs and facilities of City public parks and recreation program. The photos are not made available for commercial/ private sector marketing and advertising, endorsement, trade or sales. Youth Sports Contacts Albert Lea Community Baseball Kate Richards - katierichards437@gmail.com (507) 456-9521 Albert Lea Baseball and Softball Association Aaron Phillips - http://www.albertleabaseball.com/ Albert Lea Figure Skating Club www.alfsc.org Albert Lea Soccer Assoc. (Traveling) Mac & Sophie Ehrhardt - macehrhardt@gmail.com (507) 383-1070 www.albertleasoccer.com Albert Lea Basketball Association Janelle Jensen - jgjensen5@gmail.com (507) 676-0596 Youth Hockey Association Todd Ulve - tulve74@gmail.com (507) 391-1989(C) (507) 373-8649(H)