Online Registration www.bgohio.org/parks iparks is your virtual home for BG Parks & Recreation Summer 2018 online registration! Visit our website to fill out the registration form and request your login today! Previous Bowling Green Parks & Recreation customer? You have instant access. iparks members will receive e-mail updates and have control of their account history including receipts, activity calendars, pass visits, and more. View the entire Summer Brochure online! Register online for summer programs with iparks! Residents: Monday, April 30, 2018 Non-Residents: Monday, May 14, 2018 In Person Open registration dates for summer programs are listed above. Registration can be taken at the following locations and times: Bowling Green Community Center Simpson Building 1245 W. Newton Road 1291 Conneaut Avenue Mon-Thur 5:30am-9pm*; Fri 5:30am-7pm, Sat 8am-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm Mon-Fri 9am-5pm *Closing time is 8pm during our Summer Hours Every family must have an updated liability waiver/registration form for 2018, which can be filled out at any time (online or in person) to increase the efficiency of the registration process. Resident/Non-Resident Status To be considered a resident you must live within the city limits of Bowling Green. The term non-resident applies to all others. It is possible for your home to be outside the Bowling Green city limits even if you are within the school district or have a Bowling Green mailing address. Rates for non-residents are slightly higher to compensate for city property taxes supporting BG Parks & Recreation. Hardship Notice Parent or guardian should call the Community Center at 419-354-6223 or email bgparks@bgohio.org for information on need -based fee waivers. Fee waivers do not apply to all camps and programs listed and are available only to Bowling Green residents. -Themed Morning Day Camps -Parks & Rec Variety Camp -Safety Town -Parks & Rec Sports Camps -5 Days of Fun Afternoon Day Camps -Nature Camps -Advanced Safety Town *Must register for all 4 programs by May 23rd Camps not listed above are not included in this discount offer. News, Pictures, Videos, Contests, & More at www.facebook.com/bgparks.rec *Must register for all 3 programs by May 30th. Camps not listed above are not included in this discount offer.
SATURDAY APRIL 21, 2018 On Saturday April 21, 2018 Boys & Girls, ages 3 to 14 can get dressed up as their favorite superhero or invent their own then run through our new Obstacle Course Trail located behind the BG Community Center at 1245 W Newton Road. As the kids complete each obstacle they will receive badges recognizing their super accomplishments. Kids will also have super sized fun at our family Hero Festival where they will get to do crafts, play games, participate in contests, listen to live music, and have a post run snack!. For more detailed information, please visit our website at www.bgohio.org/parks or our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ bgparks.rec as the date gets closer. Registration opens March 2, 2018. Registration fee includes race & t-shirt for youth participant. Adults can also purchase an event shirt for an additional $8. $15 Resident/$18 Nonresident if registered by Friday March 30th $25 Resident/$28 Nonresident if registered after Friday March 30th Adult event shirt $8 Visit www.bgohio.org/parks for information on how to register or to print off a registration form. Checks should be made out to BGPR Foundation. Register by check/money order by mailing Registration Form & payment to BGPR Foundation, 1291 Conneaut Avenue, Bowling Green, OH 43402 or register in person by cash and check (NO CREDIT CARD) at either the BG Community Center (1245 W Newton Road, Bowling Green, OH 43402) or Simpson Building (1291 Conneaut Avenue, Bowling Green, OH 43402) Credit Card payments will only be accepted through the website www.imathlete.com. Users will have to create a free account, search for BG Parks & Rec Super Dash and register through the website. A service fee will be charged by the website. OTHER INFO -Festival begins at 1:00pm. Festival activities to include games, contests, music, and crafts. Festival is open to all and runs from 1:00pm-4:00pm. -Race Day Registration & Check-in begins at 2:00pm -Races begin at approximately 2:45pm. -The race takes place at the Obstacle Course Trail located behind the BG Community Center at 1245 W Newton Road, in Bowling Green.-Participants must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and must have parents sign a waiver. -This is an obstacle course race but also a non-timed fun run where parents and children have the option of having child skip any obstacles they are not comfortable with or are unable to do. -All pre-registered youth race participants will be guaranteed a shirt. A limited number of shirts will be available for race day entries. Additional shirts may be ordered after the race if we do not have your size. -Runners are encouraged to dress appropriate to the theme (optional but highly suggested!!). We will be holding various costume related contests as part of the theme. -Race will be held rain or shine and only cancelled in extreme circumstances. -All finishers will receive a photo frame to decorate with badges earned and their post race photo. -For more information, please contact Ivan Kovacevic at (419) 354-6223 or ikovacevic@bgohio.org. COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS Lunch in the Park Fridays 11:30am-1:00pm in June & July at BG City Park Join us for lunch and free musical performances at the park. Lunches from many of your favorite local restaurants are available for purchase. The schedule of performers and restaurants to be announced in May. Concerts in the Park Sundays 7:00pm in June & July at BG City Park Join us for free musical performances at the Needle Hall Stage in City Park. The schedule of performers to be announced in May. Embrace the Season Hikes Join Nature Center staff for a hike and activities at the Wintergarden/ St. John's Nature Preserve throughout the year to Embrace the Season! These free family programs will be held at the beginning and mid-point of each season. Days and times will vary. Programs will be limited to 7 families for each program. Hikes will begin promptly at the start time, however the Nature Center will be open an hour ahead of each event. Register online at www.bgohio.org (Parks and Recreation) or by calling 419-354-6223. Mid Spring - April 28 at 2 PM Summer - Friday, June 22 at 7 PM Mid Summer - Wednesday, August 1 at 7 PM Art in the Park Friday, June 8 5pm-7pm at Simpson Garden Park BG Arts Council and the BG Parks & Recreation Department present a free night of enjoyment of the arts in our beautiful Simpson Garden Park. Artists painting, singers singing, flowers blooming and players acting! Bird Songs Wednesday June 13 2:00pm-3:30pm Join the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department and the Wood County District Public Library as we learn about the wonderful world of birds and their rocking songs! On Wednesday, June 13 at 2 PM we will begin our adventure at Wintergarden/St. John's Nature Preserve with stories. We will follow that up with a hike to fine tune our listening ears and match songs with birds of the preserve! This is a free, drop in program. Family Fun Wacky Olympic Picnic Thursday, June 14th 6:00pm-7:00pm in BG City Park Families are invited to come to City Park, bring their picnic dinner and participate in some fun and wacky competition against other participants. COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS Friday Funday at BG City Pool Fridays 1:30pm-3:00pm Boys and girls ages 5-12 years are invited to join us for Friday Fundays at BG City Pool once a month throughout the Summer. Activities to include Waterslide Races, Big Splash Competitions, Individual and team relay races, and treasure hunts. This event is offered at no additional charge to people with pool passes or paid daily admissions on those days and times. Friday Fundays are scheduled for the days and times listed below (in cases of rain, the event may be postponed and rescheduled to a different Friday of that month. Follow our facebook page at www.facebook.com/ bgparks.rec for more up to date information) Friday June 15th 1:30pm-3:00pm Friday July 13th 1:30pm-3:00pm Friday August 10th 1:30pm-3:00pm Family Picnic with WCD Public Library and BG Parks & Recreation Thursday July 5th 5:30pm in City Park The theme of this year s event will be "Libraries Rock!" so families are invited to bring their picnic dinner to City Park for a night of Musical Instrument Crafts, Stories, and Games!. The 57th Annual Pet Show Wednesday, July 11th 7:00pm in BG City Park Participants can register that evening at the Needle Hall Stage. Many fun categories to compete in. For questions or more information, please call (419)354-6223 or visit our website at www.bgohio.org/parks All legal pets are welcome. PLEASE NOTE: The rain date for this event will be Wednesday, July 18th. Rock out with the Beetles! Wednesday July 18 2:00pm-3:30pm Join the Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department and the Wood County District Public Library as we explore the realm of the beetles! On Wednesday, July 18 at 2 PM at the Wintergarden/St. John's Nature Preserve we will "Rock Out!" with these fascinating insects though stories and some hands-on exploration. This is a free, drop in program. End of Summer Party in the Park Tuesday, August 7th 6:00pm-8:00pm in BG City Park (Rain Date Thurs 8/9) Come out to BG City Park for one last fun celebration before the end of the summer. Plenty of fun activities will be lined up. More details will be available on our website www.bgohio.org/parks and on our facebook page at www.facebook.com/bgparks.rec as the date gets closer.
DANCE PARTY PACKAGE BG COMMUNITY CENTER 1 Hour of activity time will include 20 Minutes of Line Dances, 20 minutes of dance and music games, and 20 minutes of a freestyle dance contest and dance selfie booth.1 Hour of Party Room Time will include themed cookie decorating, time for food and refreshments, as well as present opening. See our Party Package brochure or visit our website at www.bgohio.org/parks for more information. DISCOVER NATURE PARTY PACKAGE ROTARY NATURE CENTER & WINTERGARDEN PARK 1 Hour of activity time will include selecting between a Guided Hike, Scavenger Hunt, or Geocaching; Arts & Crafts or Group Games and Storybook Reading or Supervised Playtime in the Nature Center. 1 Hour of Party Room Time will include themed cookie decorating, time for food and refreshments, as well as present opening. See our Party Package brochure or visit our website at www.bgohio.org/parks for more information. OBSTACLE COURSE PARTY PACKAGE BG COMMUNITY CENTER & OBSTACLE COURSE 1 Hour of activity time will include 30 Minutes of Obstacle Course activities, followed by 15 minutes of Super Hero Skills Challenges and 15 minutes with our Super Hero selfie booths. 1 Hour of Party Room Time will include themed cookie decorating, time for food and refreshments, as well as present opening. See our Party Package brochure or visit our website at www.bgohio.org/parks for more information. SPORTS & GAMES PARTY PACKAGE BG COMMUNITY CENTER 1 Hour of gymnasium time will include your choice of 2 staff led activities as well as free play time for party guests. 1 Hour of Party Room Time will include themed cookie decorating, time for food and refreshments, as well as present opening. See our Party Package brochure or visit our website at www.bgohio.org/parks for more information. $210 for Residents/ for Nonresidents, for up to 15 guests and $4 additional for each youth guest over Up to 4 Adults are free! $5 charge per adult guest beyond 4. Parties with less than 4 adults will still be charged the full rate. STORYBOOK GARDEN PARTY PACKAGE SIMPSON BUILDING AND GARDEN PARK 1 Hour of activity time will include selecting between a Guided Hike of Simpson Garden Park OR A Scavenger Hunt around the park; an Arts & Crafts activity OR Group Games OR Storybook Character Selfie Booth around the garden; and Storybook Reading in the Children s Garden OR Supervised Playtime in the Children s Garden. 1 Hour of Party Room Time will include themed cookie decorating, time for food and refreshments, as well as present opening. See our Party Package brochure or visit our website at www.bgohio.org/parks for more information. $210 for Residents/ for Nonresidents, for up to 15 guests and $4 additional for each youth guest over WACKY SCIENCE PARTY PACKAGE VETERANS BUILDING IN BG CITY PARK 1 Hour of activity time will include 30 Minutes of Hands on Science Experiments followed by 30 Minutes of Minute-to -Win-It Games. 1 Hour of Party Room Time will include themed cookie decorating, time for food and refreshments, as well as present opening. See our Party Package brochure or visit our website at www.bgohio.org/parks for more information. $210 for Residents/ for Nonresidents, for up to 15 guests and $4 additional for each youth guest over POOL PARTY PACKAGE BOWLING GREEN CITY POOL Enjoy a day of fun at BG City Pool. Package includes Green Shelter rental for 3 hours and pool admission for up to 4 adult guests and invited children, up to 40 people total. Additional adult guests may purchase daily passes if they wish to attend. As part of our party package, you may purchase a meal deal for $2.50 per person. Meal deal includes a slice of pizza, a drink, and a piece of cookie cake from The Cookie Jar. Additional items are also available for purchase from our concessions stand. More information can be found at www.bgohio.org/parks. Please note, no outside food or drink are permitted in Bowling Green City Pool & Waterpark. We appreciate your cooperation. $175
OUR FACILITY FEATURES: -A state-of-the-art fitness center -A 4 court gymnasium -A 1/8 mile indoor track -On-site childcare for Passholders -On-site youth sports & recreation programs -On-site adult sports leagues -On-site adult fitness classes -On-site family special events TYPE * Student (High School & Under) $62 $24 $215 $70 $27 Individual (18+) $78 $30 $78 $30 Off Peak Individual (18+) Family $540 $176 $68 Off Peak Senior (60+) $160 $210 FLEXIBLE PRICING TO MEET YOUR NEEDS Drop in to any of our Fitness Classes for $8 per class or consider one of our Unlimited Class Options listed below: Monthly Unlimited Classes $44 Expires 1 Month from first use Quarterly Unlimited Classes $117 (Saves $15 over monthly option) Expires 3 Months from first use Yearly Unlimited Classes $396 (Saves $132 over monthly option and $72 over quarterly option) Expires 12 Months from first use We offer both the flexibility of individual class drop-in rates as well as the discounted pricing when committing for longer periods of time. Unlimited options give you the opportunity to try different classes for one low price. Not only does this give you flexibility if you miss a class, but also gives you variety in classes to select from!