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Bridging Lives, Enriching Families

Summer 2013

MOVIE IN THE PARK

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JUL 12TH

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CLOSEDHOLIDAY HOURS

Monday May 27

Thursday July 4

The North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Board is committed

to providing the residents and business community of North

Kansas City with the best possible environment for family

recreation and leisure time enjoyment.

Providing: We are committed to providing a wide

variety of leisure facilities and services.

Promoting: We are committed to promoting

organized recreational and social programs for all ages.

Encouraging: We are committed to encouraging

public utilization of park facilities. We will cooperate with civic or

recreational groups to maximize this commitment.

Maintaining: We are committed to maintaining

our park facilities in the best possible condition.

Communicating: We are committed to keeping

the public informed of plans and activities and to respond to

users’ suggestions and criticisms.

Developing: We are committed to a continuous

program of upgrading and expanding programs and facilities as

funds permit.

The picnic facilities, walking trail, tennis courts, ball fields and

playgrounds are some of the most popular facilities of their kind

found in the Northland.

Director Dave SchnoebelenRecreation Manager Kelli VotypkaAdministrative AssistantsMarcia Hansen Deanna Lea Park AttendantsCynthia Garcia Pam LinderJC McCallen

Park Board Members President Elizabeth RyanVice PresidentChuck CashSecretaryAmy Bowman-ComerTreasurerSandra Hoover

Marvis AtkinGene BinghamKen KarnesRoberta LarsenCatherine McLeod

www.nkc.orgP.O. Box 74681999 Iron StreetNorth Kansas Ciy,MO 816.300.0545parks_rec@nkc.org

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A Note from Dave [Director]

The Parks and Recreation Department is working on plans for a new dog park in North Kansas City. A joint project with Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation would add a new park area north of 32nd Street in North Kansas City near Swift. The plans include separate off leash areas for small dog and large dogs in addition to a walking trail, parking, shelter area and benches. Construction work should commence soon with planned completion scheduled for next spring.

TENNIS- CHAMPIONS 8-12 YRS | Metro East TennisFun and exciting! Novice/ intermediate skill level focusing on tennis fundamentals of your basic serve, volley, and ground strokes. Bring your racquet and bottle of water.[Macken Park tennis courts]

Session 1: Tuesday & ThursdaysJune 4 - June 2010:00am - 11:00amRegistration deadline: May 28Fee: $55

Session 2: Tuesday & ThursdaysJune 4 - June 205:00pm - 6:00pmRegistration deadline: May 28Fee: $55

Session 3: Tuesday & ThursdaysJuly 9- July 2510:00am - 11:00amRegistration deadline: July 2Fee: $55

Session 4: Tuesday & ThursdaysJuly 9 - July 255:00pm - 6:00pmRegistration deadline: July 2Fee: $55

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BRICKS 4 KIDZ WORKSHOP6-13 YRS | Ellen Beatty Get your ticket to ride at Bricks 4 Kidz very own Amusement Park! Campers will build a new ride each day, learning how to make things spin, roll, turn and rock. Then they will take what they have learned to design their own thrills and challenges. Motorized models maximize the action and the fun. Each camp day includes games, group challenges, model-building and more. *All Campers will take home a custom mini-figure at the end of the week.June 10 - June 14 9:00am - 12:00pm[Parks & Recreation Activity Room]Registration deadline: June 3 Fee: $65

TENNIS- SUPERSTARS4-7 YRS | Metro East TennisFun and exciting introduction to the sport of Tennis. You will be introduced to the forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Bring your racket and bottle of water.[Macken Park tennis courts]

Session 1: Tuesday & ThursdaysJune 4 - June 209:00am - 10:00amRegistration deadline: May 28Fee: $50

Session 2: Tuesday & ThursdaysJuly 9- July 259:00am - 11:00amRegistration deadline: July 2Fee: $50

YOU CAN MAIL IN YOUR

REGISTRATION FORM

WITH PAYMENT OR STOP

BY THE PARKS &

RECREATION OFFICE

MONDAY-FRIDAY

8:00AM - 5:00PM AT

1999 IRON STREET,

NORTH KANSAS CITY,

MO 64116

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YOUTH

TENNIS- GRAND PRIX13-18 YRS | Metro East TennisHigh energy! Novice/ intermediate skill level focusing on tennis fundamentals & strategy. Bring your raquet and bottle of water.[Macken Park tennis courts]

Session 1: Tuesday & ThursdaysJune 4 - June 2011:00am - 12:00pmRegistration deadline: May 28Fee: $60

Session 2: Tuesday & ThursdaysJune 4 - June 205:00pm - 6:00pmRegistration deadline: July 2Fee: $60

leaguesYOUTHNorth Kansas City Parks & Recreation youth sports programs are a non competitive

league. The programs emphasizes skill development; learn the rules of the game, team work, sportsmanship, and most important to have FUN!

All practices and games are held at Macken Park.

Children may register “with one buddy” for youth team sports. BOTH registration forms must be received along with the registration fee for each child at the same time. If you are

new to the NKC sports program, you will be placed on a team by the NKC Parks & Recreation staff.

FALL SOCCER (COED) Child must be currently in the grades listed below: DIVISION A: ENTERING K, 1ST GRADE OR AGE 5 BY JULY 31, 2013DIVISION B: ENTERING 2ND OR 3RD GRADEDIVISION C: ENTERING 4TH OR 5TH GRADEDIVISION D: ENTERING 6TH, 7TH OR 8TH GRADERegistration: June 3 – July 12(or until teams are filled)Division A & B - $55 Division C & D - $60 (includes team shirt & trophy)

BITTY SOCCER3 & 4 YEAR OLDS (MUST BE 3 BY SEPTEMBER 1, 2013)North Kansas City Parks and Recreation is offering a five week introductory session to the sport of soccer. Participants will begin to understand the fundamental motor skills of soccer through games and activities. The last week will be designated to a scrimmage game. Registration: July 15 – August 16Saturdays September 7 - October 59:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am$40 (Includes t-shirt & medallion) Session 3: Tuesday & Thursdays

July 9- July 2511:00am - 11:00amRegistration deadline: July 2Fee: $60

Session 4: Tuesday & ThursdaysJuly 9 - July 255:00pm - 6:00pmRegistration deadline: July 2Fee: $60

COLLAGE MIXED MEDIA18+| Susan MorenoPhotographs of loved ones, magazines, and other memoriable items to create a piece of art for your home or loved one. Bring your pictures and all other supplies are included in the fee.Wednesday, May 156:00pm-8:00pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room]Registration Deadline: May 8Fee: $30

TENNIS EXCELLENCE 18+ | Metro East TennisSomething for everyone! Novice/intermediate/advanced skill While focusing on instruction with match play. Bring your racket and bottle of water. [Macken Park tennis courts]

Session 1: Tuesday & ThursdaysJune 4 - June 206:00pm-7:00pmRegistration deadline: May 28Fee: $60

Session 2: Tuesday & ThursdaysJuly 9- July 256:00pm-7:00pmRegistration deadline: July 2Fee: $60

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KANSAS CITY ZOO MOBILE The Zoomobile is an engaging program that incorporates slides, biofacts, (animal artifacts) that can be touched, or live animals. These help to provide information about animals, conservation and the Zoo. (Reservation must be made by deadline) Thursday, June 6 10:00am [Macken Park Festival Shelter] Registration due: May 31 Fee: Free

SECRET KEEPERS; WISHES, HOPES, AND DREAMS VESSEL8-15 YRS | Sherry WhetstoneKeeping with the staying green concept, students will cover a recycled jar or small box with fabric and embellishments. Container can be used to keep precious items or happy notes and thoughts. Kind of like journaling in a jar! Students need to bring a jar from home, please. Wednesday, June 266:00pm - 8:00pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room]Registration Deadline: June 19Fee: $28

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GUITAR LESSONS8-16YRS | Rick MareskeWe’ll cover all the basics to finally “Get Your Motor Runnin.” Bring your electric or acoustic guitar . You will learn tuning, how to hold the guitar properly, basic chords, how to read tab, a little theory to help with transposition and how to use a pick and much more. We will learn a song each night to get you “Rollin Down the Highway.” Bring a music stand (if you have one) and an easy song you would like to learn along with your guitar of choice.

Session I: Mondays June 3- June 176:30pm - 7:45pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room]Registration Deadline: May 28Fee: $40

Session II: Mondays August 5- August 266:30pm - 7:30pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room]Registration Deadline: July 29Fee: $45

EMBELLISHED MINI WALLET8-15 YRS | Sherry Whetstone Ever wanted to design your own wallet? Well now is your chance. Not only is this a great gift item but it is also a won-derful item for your own personal use. The wallet will hold credit/debit cards, money, lip gloss and other small items. Finished size is 5.5x6.5 Wednesday, July 17 6:00pm - 8:00pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room]Registration due: July 10 Fee: $31

MACKEN PARK OPEN CLASSIC

TENNIS TOURNAMENTJUNE 21 - JUNE 23

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 14TH

$15 Singles $20 Per Doubles Team

Men’s & Women: Opem Singles & DoublesMen’s: 35 & Over Singles & Doubles Mixed: Open DoublesJuniors: Girls & Boys Single & DoublesEach entrant may compete in a maximum of

two events. Bring one can of tennis balls per

event.

SWEET MEMORIES T-SHIRT QUILT18+ | Sherry WhetstoneDon’t sue those T-shirts for dusting cloths anymore! Instead thrun them into a beautiful memory quilt. Ceate four unique quilt blocks using t-shirts and spectacular fabric. Watch the magic happen when it is transformed into a personalized wall hanging. Sewing experience is necessary.. This is a six week class with a bit of homework and a lot of fun. Please bring your selection of T-shirts to the first class. T-shirts must be prewashed and wrinkle free! Thursdays, July 25 - August 29 6:30pm - 8:30pm [Parks & Recreation Activity Room]Registration due: July 18 Fee: $70

Call 816-300-0545 or visit our webiste at www.nkc.org for more information

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Macken Park Festival Shelter8:00pm - 11:00pm

(MOVIE STARTS AT SUNSET AND FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PURCHSE AT 7:30PM)

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FRIDAY JULY 12TH

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EUROPE’S MOST WANTED

SUMMER MEN’S SOFTBALL This is a D-level softball league. “D” leagues are for new teams and for teams playing at a recreational level. We offer spring leagues on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Summer leagues are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. All games are played at Macken Park. One new game ball will be provided. Each eight-team league will play a seven-game round robin. Each league will then be split, based on won-lost record, into an upper and lower division. Each four-team division will then play a three-game round robin. One-week priority registration is given to teams sponsored by a North Kansas City business or teams that have played in our league the prior year.Registration will begin Monday, May 6 Registration fee: $390.00

ADULT KICKBALL LEAGUE Registration will begin Monday, May 6

Registration fee: $220 Join North Kansas City Parks and Recreation for our new and exciting adult kickball league at Macken Park. Games

will be played on Friday night with the first game scheduled to play on Friday July 12th. First 6 teams registered

will play a 10 game round robin schedule. There are no uniform requirements and all league rules are governed by

the WAKA rules.

SUMMER COED SOFTBALLThis is a D-level softball league. “D” leagues are for new teams and for teams playing at a recreational level. We offer spring leagues on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday nights. Summer leagues will be offered on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. All games are played at Macken Park. Two new game balls will be provided (one 11” and one 12”). Each eight-team league will play a seven-game round robin. Each league will then be split, based on won-lost record, into an upper and lower division. Each four-team division will then play a three-game round robin. One-week priority registration is given to teams sponsored by a North Kansas City business or teams that have played in our league the prior year. Registration will begin Monday, May 6 Registration fee: $410.00

FRIDAY JUNE 7TH

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS

FREE

Hot dogs, drink, candy and popcorn

PARKSMEMORIAL PARK Located at 716 East 23rd Avenue adjacent to the North Kansas City High School. The park is defined by a street meridian and contains several features commemorating the history of wars fought involving American citizens. A replica of the Statue of Liberty is located in Memorial Park.

DAGG PARK Located at 715 East 21st Avenue just east of North Kansas City City Hall. This five-acre park provides a setting for family gatherings and passive activities.

Park Amenities• Wading pool is open noon-6 p.m. daily starting the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend - the second Saturday in August; and then weekends only through Labor Day. Dagg Park will be closed Memorial Day & 4th of July. Please note that this wading pool is for children under 48” tall.The wading pool will be closed if the following conditions exist: 1. Air or water temperature under 72 degrees 2. Raining 3. Severe weather conditions• Playground• Public restroom building• Two picnic shelters

MACKEN PARK Located at the corners of Clark Ferguson Drive and Howell Street is home to many varied park activities. This 60-acre park is utilized for sports leagues, walking, picnicking and several forms of recreation.

Park Amenities• Four large park shelters available for reservation• Festival Shelter – reserved for large gatherings• Three baseball/softball fields• Two soccer fields• Six tennis courts• Three public restroom buildings• Four racquetball courts• One-mile asphalt walking trail• One-half mile roller-blading trail• Two playgrounds• Park Service Complex/Concession/Shelter

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REFUND POLICY: NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED UPON THE CANCELLATION OF A PICNIC SHELTER IN MACKEN PARK INCLUDING FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER.

SHELTER FEES, RULES & REGULATIONS (FOR MACKEN PARK)RESIDENTS: May begin making reservations on March 1st Shelters #1and #4 $50 (per 6 hrs) [holds approximately 100 people]Shelter #2 and #3 $30 (per 6 hrs) [holds approximately 60 people]Park Service Shelter #6 $50 (per 6 hrs) [holds approximately 80 people]

NON-RESIDENTS: May begin making reservations on April 1st Shelters #1 and #4 $80 (per 6 hrs) [holds approximately 100 people]Shelters #2 and #3 $50 (per 6 hrs) [holds approximately 60 people]Park Service Shelter #6 $80 (per 6 hrs) [holds approximately 80 people] Each additional 6 hours or less $35

Festival Shelter #5 $300 (6 hrs) + $100 deposit [holds approximately 200 people]

Reservations in excess of 6 hours but less than 9 hours - $50 additionalReservations in excess of 9 hours but less than 12 hours - $100 additionalReservation Change Fee $25.00

All facilities have electricity and grills.

P.O. Box 74681999 Iron Street

North Kansas City, MO 64116

Bridging Lives, Enriching Families

816.300.0545parks_rec@nkc.orgwww.nkc.org