Spring/Summer 2018 Hometown Messenger & Activities Brochure

ACTIVITIES BROCHURE Spring-Summer 2018

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PARKS & RECREATION ACTIVITIES BROCHURE SPRING-SUMMER 2018

Spotlight: Adopt-a-Park

Spotlight: Adopt-a-Park Registration Information Community Center Birthday Parties The Lookout Kids Cove Enigma Teen Center Skate Park Ice Arena Indoor Aquatic Center SandVenture Aquatic Park Preschool Programs Youth Programs

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Three times a year, a dozen CommScope employees spend a couple of hours cleaning up Memorial Park. It's part company mission, part a chance to give back. "Anything that will get a group outside in the fresh air, making the community a cleaner, stronger place is a good thing," said CommScope's coordinator Scott Gesinger. The city's Adopt-a-Park program offers residents and local groups an opportunity to assist the city in maintaining and enhancing public parks and open spaces. Adopt-a-Park partners with residents, groups and businesses to maintain city parks Keeping our parks lookin' good

Special Events Adult Programs Older Active Adults

Youth Sports Park Facilities

"Adopt-a-Park is a perfect way for groups to get involved and contribute to the community, providing an opportunity to make our parks even more safe and beautiful," said program coordinator Christine Lusian.

PARKS NEEDING ADOPTION

Huber Park Green Meadows Park Riverside Fields Park 17th Ave Sports Complex Southbridge Community Park Dog Park

The Shakopee Mat Club adopted Dean Lake Trail in 2008. Andy Voit says the program helps instill a sense of civic duty among club members, as well as a sense of community and teamwork.

"We are grateful for having had the opportunity to not only serve the community, but also be able to use this as a means to teach these ideals to our youth," he said. Nathan Gunderson also teaches his children about the value of volunteering as an individual adopting Lake O'Dowd Park. He became involved after finding the park full of trash and broken glass. "I don't like seeing tons of trash getting dumped into the lake, as I am an avid outdoorsman," he said.

Program participants can help in identifying vandalism, hazards and other issues. "We know a clean and well-maintained park is a safe park," said the city's Adopt-a-Park Coordinator Christine Lusian.

Adopt-a-Park participants agree to a minimum two-year commitment, picking up litter at least three times per calendar year: April/May, June/July and August/September. Signs are posted in the park, recognizing the adopting group. "Businesses, families, individuals, scouts, church groups, sports associations, youth groups and service groups are just some of the groups that volunteer for Adopt-a-Park," Lusian said. In addition to litter pickup, groups can also donate furniture, equipment, plantings and more, with city approval. Applications to adopt a park are online at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/recreation/parks-trails/park-programs. Additional or one- time cleanups are also welcomed. Register your cleanup dates online.

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