Guide to Spring and Summer 2016 Fun in Des Moines Parks IN THE Presented by Des Moines Parks and Recreation and UnityPoint Health-Des Moines, Is On The Move! Yoga in the Park is going on the road this summer! The format will remain the same as in previous years, with free yoga classes taught by volunteer instructors from around the metro, but each month it moves to a different location. Join us Saturdays June 4 through September 26, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the following parks: June: Park Southeast Lawn August: John and Mary July: by the Rocket Slide September: Park Southeast Lawn But wait there s more! May 4 through August 31, enjoy yoga during the week on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Enjoy river views at The Hub Spot (215 Water Street) in May and June, and move to Brenton Skating Plaza during July and August to keep cool under the canopy. The full list of instructors is available at dmparks.org. Take a Bite Out of Our Summer Sampler Des Moines Parks and Recreation is excited for the addition of our Summer Sampler to the 2016 Yoga Season. Saturday mornings in July and August, join us from 10:30-11:15 as we highlight different wellness opportunities to be found in the Des Moines area. The sampler starts in with Yoga Nidra, a type of guided meditation designed to relax the body while keeping the mind engaged. The following weeks bring Tai Chi, the art of gentle movements to promote relaxation and reduce stress; Zumba, high energy dance movements set to a Latin beat; and Nia, a cardio, dance work-out based on how the body is designed to move. In August, the Sampler moves to the where we slow things down with QiGong, a moving meditation that combines physical postures with breathing techniques, then rev things up again with CrossFit, a varied work-out which focuses on strength, conditioning, endurance, stamina, speed, coordination, and agility; and Body Weight Bootcamp, a high energy, no equipment workout that challenges both the novice and ultra-advanced. As the summer winds down, so does the Sampler with a guided meditation within the beautiful landscape and celebrated art of the Sculpture Park.
DES MOINES ROCK & ROLL OR HIP HOP CAMP THERE IS MUSIC IN THE AIR THIS SUMMER! The Des Moines Music Coalition, in partnership with Des Moines Parks and Recreation, present an exceptional opportunity for middle-school students to meet new friends and have an educational and FUN music experience join our talented teachers at Rock and Roll Camp or Hip Hop Camp. Hip Hop Camp June 7-10...9 a.m. to 12 p.m. June 14-17...9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students will be guided through the creative process of making beats, writing lyrics, recording, and putting on a LIVE performance at the end of camp! Rock and Roll Camp June 7-10...12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 14-17...12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students form bands, learn songs, rehearse a program, and put on a LIVE rock show! Ages: 11-15 and any musical ability level Cost: $40 *GRASP eligible Location: Hoover High School 4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310 Participants will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform at the 80/35 Music Festival! Sign up now at dmparks.org as class size is limited. CATCH A MOVIE OUTDOORS Free Flicks, the outdoor movie series sponsored by UnityPoint Health- Des Moines features 13 movies this summer. The films will be shown on a 25-foot portable screen, and will begin after sunset around 9:00 p.m. Admission is free, blankets and lawn chairs are encouraged. Attendees are welcome to bring their own snacks, as concessions will not be provided for purchase. Movies will not be held in the event of rain. The schedule is available at www.dmparks.org. Take the Tour and Win! This July we are celebrating National Parks and Recreation Month in a new and exciting way by inviting residents to get out and to take a tour of our parks, trails and facilities. We have designated 31 locations listed below. Participants who visit the most spots are then entered to win prizes from Honey Creek Resort, the Iowa Cubs and more! How it works: When contestants find each spot, they must document their visit with a photo and share it on any or all of our social media networks (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) with the official contest hashtag #tourdmparks. It s as simple as that! The first 500 entrants who visit 10 of the 31 locations and submit a photo will receive an Iowa Cubs t-shirt. The first 500 participants who submit a photo of themselves in at least 20 of the designated locations will receive a $20 Parks Bucks certificate with an estimated retail value of $20.00 which may be used for any Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department program through June 30, 2017. Entrants who submit photos of all 31 locations are then eligible to compete for the Tour DM Parks grand prize. Two winners will be awarded one of the following: One weekend trip to Honey Creek Resort valued at $500. Trip consists of a 2 nights stay in a traditional room, golf and four waterpark passes. A Skybox Suite at an Iowa Cubs games (date to be determined by Iowa Cubs) valued at $636. Package includes ten tickets. Visit dmparks.org/tourdmparks to download your tour itinerary and to view the full set of rules. Trestle Trail The Pond Brody School Park The view of downtown Grandview Park Sprayground Ashby Park Splash Pool MacRae Park Downtown Overlook Martin Luther King Jr. Park Walking Trail Sheridan Park Shelter Rocket Slide Woodland Cemetery McHenry s Grave Beaverdale Park Shelter House Western Gateway Park Water Runnel Greenwood Park Rose Garden Good Park Sprayground McHenry Park Overlook Shelter Sargent Park Creek Access Northwest Aquatic Center Evergreen Park Playground Easter Lake Spine Trail Park Ding Darling Shelter House Ewing Park Ashley Okland Star Playground Rotary Riverwalk Park Principal Park Witmer Park Pond and trail Crivaro Park Disc golf course Pioneer Columbus Community Center Pocket Park #1 Natural play elements Westchester Park Space net Waveland Trail Franklin Garden Bright Grandview Golf Course Clubhouse Redhead Park Historic marker THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS! HAVE MORE FUN FOR LESS MONEY If your household meets the established income guidelines, your income is verified, and you are a resident of the city of Des Moines, you qualify to receive discounts on swim lessons, tennis lessons, basketball and much more! Call to schedule an appointment: IMPACT Community Action Partnership 3226 University Avenue, 515-518-4770
JUNE SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT STAND UP PADDLE DEMO DAY Have you ever wanted to take a stand up paddleboard or kayak for a spin? On Sunday, June 26 from 12 pm to 4 pm in partnership with Scheels, we will host a Demo Day at Park.This event is free and open to the public and will allow attendees to check out what it s like to glide across the lake in a paddleboard or a kayak. Participants must sign a waiver and those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. No pre-registration is required. Food will be provided. 1 2 Free Flicks - Waveland Golf Course Safe Summer Kickoff 3 EK Davis Summer Programming Begins 4 Pool Season Begins 5 6 7 8 Fast Pitch Softball Tournament 9 Free Flicks - Woodlawn Park 10 11 Upcycle - Greenwood Park 12 13 14 Camp Fire Day camp 15 16 Free Flicks - Ashby Park 17 FORE! Our Parks 18 19 Fathers Day Special Pools Father s Day Canoe Float 20 21 22 23 Free Flicks - Martin Luther King Jr. Park 24 Fast Pitch Softball Tournament 25 26 Scheels Demo Day 27 28 29 30 Ultimate Frisbee Free Flicks - Softball Complex
JULY SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT IT S PARK AND RECREATION MONTH! Don t forget to check the Tour DM Parks itinerary. Visit 31 parks in 31 days and win prizes from the Iowa Cubs and Honey Creek Resort. 1 2 Yoga Nidra - 3 4 Military Day - Pools Community Centers Closed 5 Fast Pitch Softball Tournament - Greater Des Moines Softball Complex Fall Adult Kick Ball Fall Softball Youth Flag Football 6 Yoga at The Plaza - Brenton Skating Plaza Fast Pitch Softball Tournament - Greater Des Moines Softball Complex 7 Fast Pitch Softball Tournament - Greater Des Moines Softball Complex Free Flicks - Witmer Park 8 9 Tai Chi - Upcycle - Greenwood Park Jazz in July - EK Davis Park Free Flicks - EK Davis 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Adult Flag Football Registration Opens Yoga at The Plaza - Brenton Skating Plaza Free Flicks - Fire Training Facility SUP with the Naturalist 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Zumba - Yoga at The Plaza - Brenton Skating Plaza Free Flicks - Sargent Park 24 Ultimate Frisbee 25 26 SUP with the Naturalist 27 Yoga at The Plaza - Brenton Skating Plaza 28 Free Flicks - Bright Grandview Golf Course 29 30 Nia - 31
AUG SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Fall Adult Bags League River Run Garbage Grab Youth Early Out Registration Begins 2 Pee Wee Indoor Soccer 3 4 Free Flicks - Des Moines Art Center 5 Ultimate Frisbee 6 Qi Gong - Sculpture Park 7 Fall Adult Kick Ball 8 Youth Basketball 9 10 11 Free Flicks - Cheatom Park 12 13 Upcycle - Greenwood Park CrossFit - Pappajohn Sculpture Park Star Party 14 15 16 17 18 Free Flicks - Brenton Plaza 19 River Run Garbage Grab 20 Body Weight Boot Camp - 21 Adult Flag Football Registration Closes Doggie Dive Aquatics - Ashworth, Birdland, Nahas, Northwest Pool Season Ends Fall Softball Teachout open through Labor Day 22 Public Swim - Teachout 23 Public Swim - Teachout Ultimate Frisbee Begins - Cownie Soccer Fields 24 25 Free Flicks - Riverwalk Park 26 27 SUP with the Naturalist Meditation - Pappajohn Sculpture Park Public Swim - Teachout 28 Public Swim - Teachout 29 SUP with the Naturalist 30 31 Fall Adult Bags Registration Closes
SEPT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 Teachout Last Days 4 Teachout Last Days 5 Doggie Dive - Teachout Teachout Last Day 6 Adult Flag Football Begins Fall Adult Kick Ball Begins Fall Softball Begins 7 Youth Early Out - Four Mile Youth Early Out - Pioneer Youth Flag Football 8 Fall Adult Bags League Begins 9 10 Upcycle - Greenwood Park 11 Wading Pools Close 12 13 14 Youth Early Out - Four Mile 15 16 17 Youth Early Out - Pioneer 18 19 Youth Flag Football Begins 20 Pee Wee Indoor Soccer Begins 21 Youth Early Out - Four Mile Youth Early Out - Pioneer 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Youth Early Out - Four Mile Youth Early Out - Pioneer 29 30
RIDE AND GOLF FORE OUR PARKS! The Friends of Des Moines Parks annual fundraising golf tournament, FORE Our Parks, will take place on Friday, June 17 at Waveland Golf Course (4908 University Avenue) from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Last year s event was enjoyed by 124 golfers and raised over $30,000. Organizers are looking to double that this year, with funds earmarked for a playground project. Cost is $150 for individuals and $500 for foursomes. New for 2016, in conjunction with the golf event will be an 18-mile bike ride. Starting and ending at the Waveland Golf Course, this scenic route will utilize many of the local trails. Visit dmparks.org for details on how to participate in both events! NEW DOG BONE PURCHASE PROGRAM Des Moines Parks and Recreation is proud to offer a way to memorialize your furry friend in one of our three dog parks. Dog bone plaques are available for purchase at the price of $100 and will be installed at the dog park of your choice Ewing, Reno Memorial or Riverwalk. With up to 16 characters available, even the dogs with the longest of names will be able to be memorialized. Each plaque is 8 inches by 4 inches in size. All proceeds go towards dog park improvements. Visit our website at dmparks.org to purchase your memorial bone today. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CEMETERY ACTIVITIES On Memorial Day weekend, visiting a cemetery has become a tradition for many. Guests often leave bouquets, plant flowers, clean headstones or place flags as they pay their respects. Staff will be available at Glendale and Laurel Hill Cemeteries to provide assistance for locating markers, floral sales and lot sales on Friday, Saturday and Monday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SALE As a convenience to our visitors Friday, May 27 through Monday, May 30, we will have a wide variety of plastic/silk floral bouquets for purchase, ranging in price from $8.00 to $23.00. These arrangements will only be available at Glendale and Laurel Hill. HISTORICAL WOODLAND CEMETERY TOURS Tours are available of the historical Woodland Cemetery by a local historian ranging from 45 minutes to one hour. Tour sizes can range from eight to 20 people. Tours are free however a donation is suggested which helps provide headstones for infants buried in the cemetery. To arrange a guided tour, contact Archie Cook at 515-266-1627 or archiecook@email.com. NEW SPRAYGROUND COMING TO GREENWOOD PARK The Greenwood water playground, or sprayground, was constructed in the location of the old wading pool on top of the hill and will be open this spring. The facility consists of a stamped concrete surface that is colored to look like natural stone with large artificial limestone pieces arranged in a Stonehenge pattern. The sprayground contains 19 water nozzles that spray water at the touch of a button. By replacing the aged existing wading pool with an on-demand water delivery system, water consumption and City staff time are kept to a minimum, thereby reducing costs of operation. The sprayground will operate from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. May through October, greatly extending the season over the old wading pool. The new sprayground is being constructed in accordance with ADA Standards, allowing the water playground to be enjoyed by a greater number of users than the former wading pool. The sprayground is aimed for children aged 10 and under; however it is designed in a way that people of all ages will enjoy it. The sprayground was made possible by a generous donation from the Mary K. and Daniel M. Kelly Foundation. The Kelly family was also closely involved in the design of the sprayground. Des Moines Parks and Recreation is currently in the process of updating both Pioneer Columbus and Four Mile Community Centers. When completed, the facilities will be more inviting and functional for the nearly 100,000 people who utilize the centers for events, programs, parties, classes and more. Big Changes Coming to Both Community Centers Four Mile will see the main room expanded and remodeled with new flooring, fresh paint and improved ventilation for increased comfort. In addition, there will be a new welcome center with a workstation for staff. There will also be a new waiting/ activity room, modified office space adjacent to the main room and increased workstations in the computer lab. Pioneer Columbus is undergoing a more extensive transformation. The facility will gain square footage as an opening on the north side of the facility will be enclosed. One of the main walls is being removed to open up a new fitness space downstairs with an expanded multi-use space upstairs. A new welcome center will allow staff to have greater visibility of the various areas of the building. The weight room will have new flooring, improved lighting and brand new equipment. Des Moines Parks and Recreation is always looking to find the best ways to engage citizens and offer additional opportunities to participate in wellness. These two facilities will be part of helping people achieve physical, mental, and social well-being. An open house for both buildings will be announced later this year to celebrate these improvements.
2016 Pool Season: JUNE 4* AUGUST 21 MONDAY SATURDAY, 1:00 6:30 P.M. SUNDAY, 1:00 5:00 P.M. Northwest Family Aquatic Center will open for Memorial Day weekend May 28, 29, 30. All pools will open for the season on June 4th.* Ashworth, Birdland, Northwest and Nahas will close on August 21st. Teachout Family Aquatic Center will remain open August 22, 23, 27 & 28, and Labor Day weekend September 3, 4 & 5. *Dates will adjust with DMPS schedule. Our website will be updated. POOL LOCATIONS Ashworth Memorial Swimming Pool 101 SW 45th Street 243-3567 (1) Birdland Swimming Pool 300 Holcomb Avenue 243-3567 (2) Nahas Family Aquatic Center 1101 Porter Avenue 243-3567 (3) Northwest Family Aquatic Center 4915 Madison Avenue 243-3567 (4) Teachout Family Aquatic Center 2601 Hubbell Avenue 243-3567 (5) SWIMMING PRICES Daily Admission: 2 and under....free Ages 3 20....$2.00 Ages 21 and Over...$4.00 1/2 price daily admission after 5:00 p.m. Monday Thursday Season Pass* Individual...$45.00 2 person...$80.00 3 person... $110.00 4 person... $140.00 Add $5 for each additional person after 4 *Early Bird rates for season passes are available April 1-30 at www.dmparks.org. Punch Cards** 5 punches Youth: $7.50... Adult: $17.50 20 punches Youth: $30.00.. Adult: $70.00 **Savings of $.50 per admission Season Passes and Punch Cards are available for purchase at www.dmparks.org beginning April 1. FAMILY SWIM NIGHTS $5 per family 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Ashworth Swimming Pool June 24 Birdland Swimming Pool July 1 Nahas Aquatic Center July 22 Northwest Aquatic Center July 8 Teachout Aquatic Center June 17 This event is planned for families. All children under 18 years of age are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Concessions will be open and food will be available for purchase. Outside food and beverages NOT permitted inside the gates LAP SWIM 50 METERS Lap Swim is available at the following pools and times (except during swim lessons): Ashworth & Birdland Monday Saturday, Noon 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Noon 5:00 p.m. DOGGIE DIVE This is an opportunity for dogs and their owners to celebrate the last day of the pool season. Dogs must be accompanied by their owners at all times. Ashworth, Birdland, Northwest and Nahas August 21, 3:00 5:00 p.m. Teachout September 5, 4:30 6:30 p.m. Fee: $4.00/dog regular admission fees apply for dog owners and family members. PRIVATE RENTALS Visit our website to rent a pool for your special occasion or family event (www.dmparks.org). All rentals will be completed online. A $25 refund or transfer fee will be applied to all rental changes. Number of People Hourly Rate 1-50 $110.00 51-100 $160.00 101-150 $210.00 151-200 $260.00 201-250 $310.00 251-300 $360.00 SWIMMING LESSONS Visit www.dmparks.org to register! Registration is first come, first serve Make-up classes will not be given A $5 refund and transfer fee will be applied to all changes in registration Please only register for one session at a time as it is not uncommon to repeat a level before moving on to the next Successful completion of one class is necessary before moving to next class 1-Week Format: (5) 45-minute lessons 2-Week Format: (8) 35-minutes lessons Fee: $30 Not all levels are offered at all times To sign up for financial assistance provided by Friends of Des Moines Parks, please call 248-6216. June 13-23 2-week Monday Thursday June 27-July 1 1-week Monday Friday July 11-15 1-week Monday Friday July 18-28 2-week Monday Thursday LEARN TO SWIM LEVELS 1-5 (min. age: 5 yrs.) Level 1: Introduction to Water Skills Level 2: Fundamental Aquatic Skills Level 3: Stroke Development Level 4: Stroke Improvement Level 5: Stroke Refinement Level descriptions and information to determine your child s swim level are located on our website www.dmparks.org All Pools 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Noon 6:45 p.m.* 7:30 p.m.* All Pools 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Noon 6:45 p.m.* 7:45 p.m.* *only at aquatic centers All Pools 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Noon 6:45 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Aquatic Centers (only) 9:00 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Noon BABY/INFANT AND ME (6 mos. 3 yrs.) Our goal is to assist you in helping your child become comfortable and oriented in the water. A parent must accompany each child in the water. Persons not toilet trained must wear swim diapers. 11:15 a.m. Teachout Noon Nahas, Nothwest 6:45 p.m. Aquatic Centers (only) 11:00 a.m. Nahas, Nothwest Noon Teachout 7:45 p.m. Aquatic Centers (only) 11:00 a.m. Northwest Noon Nahas, Teachout 6:45 p.m. All Pools 11:15 a.m. Nahas, Teachout Noon Northwest PRESCHOOL SWIM (3 5 yrs.) Bridges the gap between Baby/Infant and Me and Learn to Swim. Parent must accompany the child in the water at the beginning of the session and may gradually be eased out by the instructor. Child will learn introductory water safety skills. Persons not toilet trained must wear swim diapers. 11:15 a.m. Nahas, Nothwest Noon Teachout 7:30 p.m. Aquatic Centers (only) 11:00 a.m. Teachout Noon Nahas, Nothwest 6:45 p.m. Aquatic Centers (only) 11:00 a.m. Nahas, Teachout Noon Northwest 7:45 p.m. All Pools 11:15 a.m. Northwest Noon Nahas, Teachout ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS (min. age: 16 yrs.) Learn basic water safety skills and the ability to be comfortable in and around water. Instructor will work individually with each student to assist with their goals. Ashworth/Birdland July 11-15 7:45 p.m. WANT TO BE A SWIM INSTRUCTOR? (min. age: 16 yrs.) course trains participants to teach water safety and swim lessons. Birdland Swimming Pool June 4-9* 8:00 a.m.-noon Fee: $175 (includes books) minimum 6 people *Dates will adjust with DMPS schedule. Our website will be updated. If you are hired to teach swim lessons with Des Moines Parks and Recreation and teach all four sessions, including the evening classes you will be reimbursed $100 for the class at the end of summer. WANT TO BE A LIFEGUARD? (min. age: 15 yrs.) Participants are trained in knowledge and skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. Must have the ability to swim 300 yards. Birdland Swimming Pool June 4-9* 8:00 a.m.-noon Fee: $100 (includes books) minimum 6 people *Dates will adjust with DMPS schedule. Our website will be updated.