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Adult Athletics &
Programs
Youth Athletics &
Programs
Family Programs
Hiking & Biking
Nature & Wildlife
Summer Arts Festival
& Fireworks
CLARK COUNTY SUMMER ACTIVITY GUIDE
June - August 2021
YOUTH PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS
pgs. 9 - 12 pgs. 5 - 6
FOR EVERYONE SPLASH ZONE
pgs. 13 - 14 pg. 15
GENERAL INFORMATION SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
pgs. 1 - 4, 7, 8, 17 & 18 pg. 16
endowment
FUND
The endowment fund supports National Trail’s efforts in providing
healthy, safe, nurturing parks and recreation programs in our
community. A portion of the funds raised will go toward scholarships
for local underprivileged youth. We want to ensure that all children
have the opportunity to participate in and attend our programs and
activities. Please consider supporting this vision by making a gift directly
to the Fund. Checks should be payable to the Springfield Foundation
with National Trail Endowment in the memo line or in
correspondence accompanying the gift. Checks can be sent to
the Springfield Foundation, 333 N. Limestone St., Springfield,
Ohio 45503. Please consider a donation.
leann’s little bit
Clark County is very fortunate to have more than 30 parks and 30 miles out new parks and facilities to explore
of multi-use trails close to home. These parks provide a wide array of with your family and friends.
activities and amenities that our residents can enjoy 365 days a year.
We know that these parks are a vital part of our community and add to Whether you enjoy a relaxing stroll
the quality of life for our residents. through one of our 7 nature preserves,
take the kids to fly kites at Eagle City
Over the past year, our lives changed in so Soccer Complex or try your moves at
many ways. We were told to “pause” our daily the skatepark or the Chiller, there is
activities, stay home, be safe and wait this out. something for everyone!
While everything was shutting down, people
turned to parks like never before. They began We hope to see you this summer and
to look for places to exercise, meditate, rest please remember to discover YOUR
and relax. They enjoyed walks, rides and runs parks!
on the 350 mile network of trails in our region
and exploring the natural world in our own
backyard. Visits to state and local parks
replaced vacations, and trips to water and
amusement parks.
Now, as things become a little more normal
each day, we invite you to continue to search Leann Castillo, Director
National Trail Parks & Recreation District
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The National Trail Parks and Recreation District is an extensive
parks and recreation system encompassing a multitude of facilities
and program opportunities for Clark County residents. This Joint
Recreation District was formed when the City of Springfield Parks
and Recreation Department and the Clark County Recreation
Department joined as one agency.
The District manages over 1,100 acres of beautiful parks and
facilities and nearly 20 miles of multi-use trails. Our staff members
are dedicated to providing quality parks, facilities, services and
programs. We share the vision to create community through people,
parks and programs.
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING NTPRD BOARD MEMBERS
1301 Mitchell Boulevard • Springfield, Ohio 45503 Chair Sabrina Tackett, Vice-Chair Jack Simonton, Secretary Lea
Phone: 937-328-PARK (7275) • Fax: 937-328-3966 Elliot, Debbie DeWitt, Jim Gay, Randy Yontz and Derek Alvarado
Website: ntprd.org
Email: nationaltrail@springfieldohio.gov
FIELD RENTAL
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm • Closed Holidays Groups, organizations, teams and individuals can rent baseball
and softball diamonds, soccer and football fields for their use.
PARKS
Administration Building, 1301 Mitchell Boulevard
SHELTER RENTAL
Buck Creek Nature Park, 1101 Mitchell Boulevard April 1-Sept. 30 (Prices Vary)
Davey Moore Park, 600 South Western Avenue Shelter rentals are available at the following locations:
Jack Hemry Park, 400 Elk Avenue Davey Moore Park 1 shelter
Layne Addition Park, Cortland and Leland Avenues Eagle City Soccer Complex 1 shelter
Kirby Preserve, Entrance on Croft Road Lagonda Fields Park 1 shelter
New Reid Park, 3144 East Leffel Lane New Reid Park 2 shelters
Northern Estates Park, Northern Estates Neighborhood Old Reid Park 2 shelters
Old Reid Park, Entrance on Croft Road Snyder Park 7 shelters
Perrin Woods Park, Parkwood and Southern Parkway Virgil A. Mabra Park 2 shelters
Rebert Pike Nature Park, 1696 Rebert Pike
Selma Road Park, 724 York Street
Sherman Avenue Park, 760 Sherman Avenue
FACILITY RENTAL
Skateboard Park, 1425 Mitchell Boulevard Groups, organizations and individuals can rent the NTPRD
Snider Valley Recreation Complex, 1801 Snider Rd. Administration Building, Splash Zone, Veterans Park
Snyder Park, North Plum St., Bechtle Ave., SR 40 Amphitheater and Carleton Davidson Stadium.
Standpipe Park, 32 North Greenmont Avenue
Veterans Park, Cliff Park Road VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Virgil A. Mabra Park, 1413 Oakleaf Avenue Volunteer opportunities are also available for members of the
Warder Fit Stop, 226 Warder St, Buck Creek Trail community that want to support our park system. Volunteering
allows for a flexible schedule and is a great way to earn service
FACILITIES hours, gain experience and learn job skills. Volunteers must
Annex Baseball Field, 1425 Mitchell Boulevard attend training sessions.
Carleton Davidson Stadium, 1101 Mitchell Boulevard
Eagle City Soccer Complex, 500 Eagle City Road
Lagonda Fields, 1975 Mitchell Boulevard
NTPRD Chiller, 301 W. Main Street
Snyder Park Clubhouse, 1900 Snyder Park Drive
Splash Zone, 300 Eagle City Road
Veterans Park Amphitheater, 107 Cliff Park Road
TRAILS
Buck Creek Trail, Plum Street East to the Reservoir
Little Miami Scenic Trail, Jefferson St. to Interstate 70
Simon Kenton Trail, Jefferson Street, North to Urbana
SKATE PARK
1301 Mitchell Boulevard
DOG PARKS Call 24 Hours a Day for Weather Information
Wiggley Field, Old Reid Park
Central Bark, Snyder Park
& Cancellations • 937-324-7645 • NTPRD.org
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PROGRAM REGISTRATION WAYS TO REGISTER
HOW ONLINE
Registration is on a “first come, first serve” basis up to the maximum Visit ntprd.org and select the
enrollment. Late registrations and transfers are only possible when there are programs and events tab to find
openings. A late registration fee of $5 will be charged after regular
deadlines. You may register online, by mail, walk-in or phone. Early available upcoming programs,
registration is encouraged as many programs fill up fast. Preregistration is events or leagues and click the
required for all programs that have a deadline date noted. registration button. If you are a
prior customer, your email address
PAYMENT is your username.
Payment of fees are due when you register. Phone registrations must be paid
by credit card. Please make checks payable to: NTPRD. Note: $25 service IN PERSON
fee on all returned checks. Stop by our administrative office
located at 1301 Mitchell Blvd. in
CONFIRMATION Springfield during business hours.
Upon receipt of registration form and fee, that individual is automatically
enrolled (space permitting). You will receive an email confirmation with BY PHONE
available program details. Please show up for the first class at the appointed (937)328-7275 only if paying by
time and place unless you are notified otherwise. Athletic League credit card.
participants will be contacted by a coach with practice and game information
once they have had their initial meeting. BY MAIL
Send registration form along with
IF PROGRAMS ARE FULL check to:
If the program is full, you may request to be put on a waiting list. You will National Trail Parks &
be contacted if a space becomes available. Recreation District
1301 Mitchell Blvd.
REFUNDS Springfield, OH 45503
All customer-initiated program or activity withdrawals are entitled to receive
a household credit for the program fee minus a 15% refund processing fee Registration forms available online
if requested in the allotted time: at https://ntprd.org/forms/
Camps • Two days following the original registration deadline.
Athletics • One month following the original registration deadline.
Special Events - Single Day Events or Instructor-Provided Classes • Prior to
original registration deadline.
NTPRD reserves the right to cancel or postpone any program or activity upon
which the customer is entitled to a full refund of the program fee in the form of
a check.
ACCESSIBLE SERVICES
National Trail recognizes that recreation is beneficial to all persons. To meet
this need, NTPRD is committed to providing assistance and reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to access all
services and programs offered by the District. If accommodations are needed
due to disability, please tell us at least two weeks before the event. Every
reasonable effort will be made to provide adaptations and accommodations
for qualified individuals with disabilities.
ACTIVITY/PROGRAM WAIVER
I, the undersigned, hereby assume all risks and hazards incidental to the
conduct of activities and transportation to and from NTPRD while participating
in this program. I do further hereby resolve, absolve, indemnify and hold
harmless the NTPRD, its Board, organizers, sponsors and instructors
appointed by them. I grant NTPRD permission to publish in print, electronic or
video format the likeness or image of my child or myself. I release all claims
against NTPRD with the respect of copyright ownership and publication,
including any claim for compensation related to use of the materials.
INFORMATION ACCURACY
Occasionally there may be an error in dates, times, fees or other pertinent information in
our activity guide. When such errors occur, our staff will do everything possible to correct
the situation promptly. We thank you for your patience and understanding when those
situations arise. For updated information on any program, please consult the National
3 Trail website: ntprd.org.
BY THE NUMBERS
PARKS & RECRATION DISTRICT SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF CLARK COUNTY
25
1 WATER PARK
1 S P R AY G R O U N D
NATURE DOG
PARKS PRESERVES PARKS
16
PLAYGROUNDS
ACRES OF
PARKLAND 9 MILES OF
RIVER SHELTERS
MILES OF MULTI-USE
TRAIL & ROADS 1 SKATE PARK WHITE WATER
PLAY PARKS
ACRES OF ATHLETIC FITNESS
BASEBALL VENUES PARK
WETLAND
STADIUM
GREENHOUSES 1 CLIMBING PARK
ICE
ARENA AMPHITHEATRE
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ADULT
ATHLETICS
TRAIL WALKERS
TENNIS Ages: 18 & Older
Tuesdays
START/RESTART INSTRUCTIONAL 9:00 - 10:00am
Deadline: Friday Prior
TENNIS LEAGUES
Ages: 18 & Older FREE
Session 1 • Saturdays, June 5 - 26 Trail Walkers is a walking program,
Session 2 • Saturdays, July 10 - 31 which highlights the multi-purpose trail
9:30am - 11:00am system while promoting fitness,
GISA Tennis Courts fellowship and fun. These guided
Deadline: One Week Prior self-paced walks will get you moving
Session Fee: $40 outdoors and a great time to get to
Whether you have never held a racquet or know local trails better.
have not played in years, this is the perfect
tennis program for you. This program TRAIL WALKERS SCHEDULE
introduces new adult players and welcomes
Date Trail Meeting Point
back past players at the beginner level.
June 1 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
This program teaches technique, builds
June 8 Buck Creek Trail Carleton Davidson Stadium
skill, and gets you ready for the next steps
June 15 Ohio to Erie Trail South Charleston Trail Depot
of your tennis game. Each week will include
June 22 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
1 hour of specific skill instruction followed
June 29 Buck Creek Trail Old Reid Park, Pumphouse Rd. Bridge
by 30 minutes of round robin league
July 13 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
matches. Instructions provided by NTPRD
July 20 Buck Creek Trail Old Reid Park, Pumphouse Rd. Bridge
Tennis Instructor Alex Sarihan.
August 3 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
August 10 Buck Creek Trail Carleton Davidson Stadium
SOFTBALL August 17 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
August 24 Buck Creek Trail Old Reid Park, Pumphouse Rd. Bridge
LATE SUMMER SOFTBALL August 31 Tecumseh Trail Smith Park in New Carlisle
LEAGUES
Ages: 18 & Older
Lagonda Fields
Deadline: July 16 TRAIL RIDERS
Fee: $325 (Additional $30 WSL sanction Ages: 18 & Older
fee if needed) Mondays
10:00 - 11:00am
Games will start two weeks after the regular
Deadline: Wednesday Prior
summer season has ended (approximately
July 26). This league is a seven games FREE
season. These guided, self-paced rides are
10-12 mph and explore our local bike
Wednesdays • Men’s Open trails while promoting fitness and fun.
Friday • Coed Open - Double Headers Registration is required. Bike helmets
Saturday • Men’s Open - Double Headers are required.
FITNESS TRAIL RIDERS SCHEDULE
Date Trail Meeting Point
TRAIL HIKERS
Ages: 18 & Older June 7 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
Wednesdays June 14 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
10:00 - 11:00am June 21 Buck Creek Trail Old Reid Park
Rebert Pike Nature Park • 1st, 3rd & 5th June 28 Ohio to Erie Trail South Charleston Trail Depot
Kirby Preserve • 2nd & 4th July 12 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
Deadline: Friday Prior July 19 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
FREE August 2 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
August 9 Buck Creek Trail Old Reid Park
These guided, self-paced hikes will allow August 16 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
you to explore and enjoy our local natural August 23 Simon Kenton Trail Eagle City Soccer Complex
environment. These trails are all natural so August 30 Ohio to Erie Trail South Charleston Trail Depot
be sure to wear your hiking boots. There
will not be a hike on June 16.
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ADULT
CAMP NO KIDS
FITNESS CONT. YAPPY HOUR Ages: 21 & Older
Ages: 21 & Older Saturday, July 31
YOGA IN THE PARK Tuesdays, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 1:00 - 8:00pm
Ages: 18 & Older 5:00 - 7:00pm Snyder Park
Wednesday, July 28 - September 1 Snyder Park Clubhouse Deadline: July 23
6:00 - 7:00pm FREE Fee: $45
Snyder Park Band Shell
Deadline: July 21 After a long day at work and a longer day Relive your favorite summer camp
Fee: $50 at home, bring your 4- legged friend out to memories at this one day, adults only
enjoy live music and a cold beverage. No camp. We will play camp favorites like
This outdoor yoga class will include pet? That’s ok. Come on out and enjoy the dodgeball and kickball, bring out the tie
warm-ups; basic yoga postures festivities and beautiful park. Local dye, and make friendship bracelets.
including bending, stretching and vendors will be on hand with different S’mores, campfire songs, and skits will
balancing, breathing techniques and information and services. Pets must also be included in this action packed
deep relaxation. This yoga class is remain on leash. Yappy Hour is sponsored day of fun.
suitable for both beginners and by Wet Your Whiskers.
experienced yoga students. Most
postures can be modified for those with
YARN CLUB
GROWING HERBS Ages: 16 & Older
physical limitations. Please bring a yoga
Ages: 16 & Older Friday, June 11
mat and water bottle. A firm blanket or
Thursday, June 10 Friday, June 25
second yoga mat are suggested for the
5:30 - 6:30pm Friday, July 9
outdoor surface.
NTPRD Administration Building Friday, July 23
Deadline: June 4 Friday, August 13
FIT & STRONG Friday, August 27
Ages: 18 & Older Fee: $5
9:00 - 11:00am
Monday, Wednesday & Friday Learn how to grow herbs and use them in Snyder Park Clubhouse
August 16 - October 4 the vegetable garden. Participants will Deadline: Monday Prior
2:00 - 3:30pm receive an herb plant to take home. FREE
NTPRD Administration Building
Deadline: August 6 Enjoy company while you work on your
Fee: $20 CARDS to GO latest project. This is a social group for
Ages: 16 & Older people of all skill levels. No instruction
Fit & Strong! is an award winning June Deadline: June 18 will be provided, but friends can
exercise and behavior change program July Deadline: July 16 certainly share their crafting secrets.
for adults, especially those with lower August Deadline: August 20
extremity stiffness and osteoarthritis. Fee: $10 per kit
Each meeting includes 60-minutes of All in person programing will
exercise, and 30-minutes of group Enjoy card making from the comfort of follow current Covid-19
discussion/health education. The your own home. Card making kits will be guidelines outlined by
program runs three days a week for mailed directly to participants. Kits will
contain supplies* and instructions to make the State of Ohio.
eight weeks. Registration fee includes
a participant workbook. This program is 2 - 3 simple greeting cards using different
possible through grant funding provided papers and punches. The kits will be
by the NRPA. No meeting on Labor mailed out 3rd week of each month.
Day, September 6. *Supplies will not include adhesive,
stamps or scissors
PROGRAMS
SUMMER TREE IDENTIFICATION
CRAFTY CARDS WALK
Ages: 16 & Older Ages: 10 & Older
Tuesday, June 1 Saturday, June 26
Tuesday, July 6 10:00 - 11:00am
10:00am - 12:00pm Snyder Park
NTPRD Administration Building Deadline: June 18
Deadline: Thursday Prior FREE
Fee: $12 Summer is a great time to get outdoors
Crafty Cards is a fun filled time out with and learn how to identify our local
friends or if you just need some ‘me’ native trees. Participants will learn the
time. Supplies and instructions are common trees found in Snyder Park on
provided for 4-5 projects. Participants this summer walk.
work at their own pace and skill level.
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nature
FOCUS
Periodical Cicadas
By Joe Boggs, Assistant Professor at the Ohio State makes sense if you consider that the wasps would starve to death
University Extension / OSU Entomology waiting 13 or 17 years for a periodical cicada meal. So, the large
numbers of periodical cicadas this spring in Ohio does not mean
Periodical Cicadas (Magicicada spp.) take either 17 or 13 there will be a bumper crop of cicada killer wasps.
years to complete their development out-of-site in the
soil. Adults emerge en masse in the spring. The name of the “Periodical" applies to cicadas that require 13 or 17 years to
genus captures the almost magical appearance of these complete their development. Adults emerge en masse in the
insects: Magi- comes from the Ancient Greek magos which spring, usually beginning in early May, sometimes in late April,
means “magician. and ending sometime in June.
The term “brood” is applied to the massive synchronous Their emergence is preceded by the appearance of holes beneath
appearances of periodical cicadas and Roman numerals are trees which are sometimes surrounded by mud “chimneys.” The
used to define both the year and the geographical distribution holes are beginning to appear in southwest Ohio and may be
of each emergence. Thus far, researchers recognize 12 observed by pulling away leaf litter.
broods of the 17-year cicadas and 3 broods of 13-year cicadas
in North America. Most broods are concentrated from the Brood X includes 3 species: Magicicada septendecim, M.
Mid-Atlantic states across to the eastern edge of the cassini (= cassinii), and M. septendecula. These species are
Great Plains. typically asynchronous in their emergence. Thus, there may be an
observable rise and fall in the number of cicadas clambering
Two broods are now considered to be extinct. Brood XI (11) around Ohio’s forests and landscapes as the different species
was last observed in 1954 in eastern Connecticut. Brood XXI emerge.
(16) was recorded in the Apalachicola River Valley in Florida
but has not been observed there since 1870. The cicada offensive begins with cream-colored adults wrapped in
their nymphal exoskeletons crawling from the soil onto any handy
The 13-year Brood XXII (22) last made an appearance in the vertical surface (e.g. trees, shrubs, grass, fence posts,
southern part of Ohio in 2014. The 17-year Brood V (5) slow-moving gardeners, etc.). They may look like cicada nymphs,
emerged in the eastern part of the state in 2016 and Brood VIII but their true identity is revealed by their red eyes.
(8) regaled Buckeyes in the extreme northeast part of the state
in 2019. Parts of southern Ohio including eastern Hamilton Soft-bodied, light-colored (teneral) adults emerge through a split
County will revel in cicadas again in 2025 with the appearance (ecdysial suture) on top of the nymphal exoskeleton; the process
of Brood XIV (14). Ohio is a great place to be an entomologist. is called ecdysis. The teneral adults pump fluid into wing veins to
extend their wings and their exoskeletons harden and acquire the
Cicadas (family Cicadidae) are sucking insects and resemble final coloration. Then the fun begins.
huge aphids (they are related). All cicadas develop through
their immature stages (nymphs) deep within the soil where Eventually, the cicadas will take flight, and males begin to
they use their piercing-sucking mouthparts to tap into tree “sing.” The males have two structures on their abdomens just
roots. However, this feeding activity has never been shown to behind the wings called tymbals. The tymbals are constructed of a
cause significant harm to overall tree health. thin membrane connecting thick “ribs.”
So-called annual dog-day cicadas (Neotibicen canicularis) The cicada uses strong muscles inside their bodies to pull the
appear sporadically throughout the "dog days" of summer tymbals inward causing the ribs to buckle which makes a sharp
usually beginning sometime in July. Although it takes 2-3 years snapping sound. Another sound is made when the muscles relax
for dog-day cicadas to complete their development, some causing the tymbals to snap back. The cicada repeats this action
adults emerge every year due to overlapping generations. 300 to 400 times per second to create a vibrato drone. The sound
Thus, they have been incorrectly labeled as an “annual” waves from the two tymbals are equal in frequency and amplitude
cicada. allowing the two waves to come together; a phenomenon called
superposition. This causes the amplitude (= sound volume) to
The cicada killer wasp (Sphecius speciosus) is the nemesis of increase. Songs of individuals are further augmented by a
dog-day cicadas. The wasp measures 1 1/8 to 1 5/8" in length synchronic orchestra of tens of thousands. The sound has been
and is one of the largest wasps found in Ohio. Cicada killers measured at over 100 decibels which is equivalent to listing to a
feed exclusively on annual dog-day cicadas; they do not prey revved-up chainsaw held at around three feet from your ears.
upon periodical cicadas. The synchrony with annual cicadas
Of course, the cacophony is music to the "ears" of a female cicada
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and ultimately brings her to a mating meeting. Once mated, Of course, fruit trees and newly transplanted landscape trees may
female cicadas use their spade-like ovipositors to insert eggs need to be protected from oviposition damage if they're located
through the bark and into the white wood of small branches near a forest or in landscapes with a past history of periodical
and twigs. The resulting damage splits the bark and white cicadas. Ovipositon wounding on small trees can be prevented by
wood leaving deep furrows of ruptured tissue. The oviposition covering them with nylon netting with a mesh size no larger than
(ovi = egg) injury often causes stems to die; the leaves turn 1/2 inches.
brown ("flag"), and the damaged stems detach and drop to the
ground. However, netting trees should be reserved for locations where
there is a clear and present danger from periodical cicadas. That’s
Stem detachment is actually a good thing for the nascent because new growth may become distorted by the netting. Also,
cicadas. The soil is the ultimate destination of the first instar tightly packed foliage creates a microenvironment conducive to
cicada nymphs that hatch from the eggs. Once in the soil, they foliar disease development. It is recommended that homeowners
migrate to tree roots where they attach themselves to sip the and landscapers delay netting until they see the red of the
essence of root for the next sixteen years. cicada’s eyes. A cicada emergence starts off slowly, so observing
cicadas before covering trees with netting will justify the risks
If the damaged stems detach and drop to the ground before associated with using the netting.
the eggs hatch, the nymphs can just step off right onto the
soil. Otherwise, the nymphs must take a leap of faith. Nymphs Insecticides are not generally effective against periodical cicadas.
that hatch high up in tree canopies may drift down to the soil or They are sucking insects meaning they won’t consume
they may be blown off course perhaps onto a midnight train to insecticides applied to stems and foliage and they are large
Georgia never to be seen or heard from again. insects requiring a high dosage. Also, topical insecticides may kill
beneficial insects important for keeping other pests in check. A
However, sometimes the damaged stems do not detach, and cicada application this spring may translate into dealing with more
flagging remains evident throughout the fall. Likewise, serious pests later in the season.
oviposition slits may also remain evident throughout the
season and even over multiple seasons creating a diagnostic Finally, periodical cicadas focus their attention on deciduous
challenge for several years. hardwoods; they are not a conifer pest. Although desperate cicada
females may be observed oviposition on a wide range of
A WORD ABOUT MANAGEMENT non-preferred hosts including pines, the result does not bode well
It’s important to keep in mind that periodical cicadas for the nymphs. We can only imagine nymphs muttering, “what
co-evolved with their hardwood hosts. They are not was mom thinking?” as they try to free themselves from sticky
tree-killers. Their damage to established trees is minimal. pine resin.
Indeed, their focus on the tips of branches and twigs translates
into a form of “natural pruning.
We’re often asked, “what good are cicadas?” The short
answer is that they are an important part of eastern deciduous
forest ecosystems. Research is just scratching the surface
regarding the ecological services provided by periodical
cicadas; however, we know that they make up for the small
amount of damage caused to their host trees by stimulating
fuller canopies through tip-pruning. They help with new root
development by aerating the soil and their decaying bodies
return nutrients to trees.
They are also eaten by a wide variety of insectivorous animals
from raccoons to bears as well as birds. Indeed, one reason
periodical cicadas appear in such huge numbers is use
"predator satiation" to minimize the overall impact from
predators. Their sheer numbers simply overwhelm even the
most gluttonous predator leaving large numbers to reproduce
and ensure the survival of Magicicada spp. Of course, the MYTHS AND MYTHCONCEPTIONS
downside is that domestic dogs and cats may gorge Periodical cicadas are not locusts. Locusts are grasshoppers. The
themselves into earning a trip to a veterinarian. Keep an eye mistaken identity originated with early European colonists who had
on your pets! never seen cicadas before or the Biblical locust plagues for that
In most cases, management of the periodical cicada is not matter. However, the mass emergence of a periodical cicada
necessary. As noted, they have a limited impact on estab- brood appeared like something straight out of the pages of Exodus
lished trees and shrubs. Also, populations are often highly (10:1–20). Interestingly, the "weeeee-whoa" song of M.
localized. If you didn’t see them in your landscape in 2004, it’s septendecim is sometimes described as sounding like “Pharaoh”
unlikely you’ll see them this spring. If your home was built on no doubt adding further weight to the mythconception.
land that was a crop field, periodical cicadas didn’t become
established. If you live in a housing development that was Although cicada females have long sucking mouthparts, they will
carved out of a forest, but the soil was extensively excavated not plant their proboscis into the arms of horrified
and moved around, it’s likely the cicadas were destroyed. gardeners. Likewise, they will not use their long, sharp,
Periodical cicadas must have trees and they typically don’t fly wicked-looking ovipositors to “sting.” People aren’t at risk unless
far from the trees from which they developed. they look like an oak tree.
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YOUTH
TENNIS LESSONS
ATHLETICS Ages: 8 - 12 SOCCER
AM Session • 9:30 - 10:30am
TENNIS PM Session • 6:00 - 7:00pm YOUTH FALL SOCCER
Ages: 13 - 17 Grades: K - 8 (2021 school year)
TOT TENNIS AM Session • 10:30 - 11:30am Deadline: July 16
Ages: 5 - 7 PM Session • 7:00 - 8:00pm Fee: $45
AM Session • 9:00 - 9:30am Week 1: AM • June 7 - 10 Participants will register for a league
PM Session • 5:30 - 6:00pm Week 2: AM • June 14 - 17 held on two specified days listed below,
Week 1: June 7 - 10 Week 3: AM & PM • June 21 - 24 all games and practices will take place
Week 2: June 14 - 17 Week 4: AM & PM • June 28 - July 1 on those days as outlined below.
Week 3: AM & PM • June 21 - 24 Week 5: AM & PM • July 12 - 15 Participants must be available on the
Week 4: AM & PM • June 28 - July 1 Week 6: AM & PM • July 19 - 22 days of league, they will not be
Week 5: AM & PM • July 12 - 15 Week 7: AM & PM • July 26 - 29 permitted to change leagues once
Week 6: AM & PM • July 19 - 22 Week 8: AM & PM • August 2 - 5 registered. All teams will be co-ed and
Week 7: AM & PM • July 26 - 29 GISA Tennis Courts divided by school districts when
Week 8: AM & PM • August 2 - 5 Deadline: Friday Prior possible and by blind draft. Practices
GISA Tennis Courts Fee: $45 will be held at fields throughout the
Deadline: Friday Prior county starting late August. All games
Participants will learn the rules and
Fee: $25 will be held at Eagle City Soccer
etiquette along with fundamentals of the
Tot Tennis is a basic introduction to tennis game. Participants should come dress Complex starting week of September 7.
with an emphasis on fun with games and to play with tennis shoes, tennis racquet FALL SOCCER LEAGUES
drills. Participants should come dressed to if they have on and water bottle.
play with tennis shoes, tennis racquet if NTPRD Tennis Instructor Alex Sarihan K - 1st Grade
they have on and a water bottle. NTPRD will provide lessons. The rain date for Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays
Tennis Instructor Alex Sarihan will provide each week will be held on Friday. & Saturdays or Thursdays & Saturdays
lessons. The rain date for each week will be
held on Friday. 2nd - 3rd Grade
TENNIS CLINIC Tuesdays & Thursdays or Monday &
Ages: 8 - 17 Saturdays or Wednesdays & Saturdays
TEAM TENNIS Wednesday, July 7
Grades 1 - 6 (2021-22 school year) 10:00 - 11:30am 4th - 5th Grade
Session 2 • Mon., Tues. & Wed. GISA Tennis Courts Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays
June 7 - June 16 Deadline: July 2 & Saturdays or Thursdays & Saturdays
Grades 1 - 3 • 5:30 - 6:30pm FREE 6th - 8th Grade
Grades 4 - 6 • 6:45 - 7:45pm Tuesdays & Thursdays or Mondays &
GISA Tennis Courts Join NTPRD tennis staff for a morning
Saturdays or Wednesdays & Saturdays
Deadline: May 23 full of tennis. Got a racquet, bring a
Fee: $60 racquet, need a racquet we have you
START SMART SOCCER 1
covered. Morning will consist of fun
National Trail Youth Team Tennis uses the Ages: 3 - 4 (as of September 1)
drills, skills and games. Learn to love
concepts of fun, friends and play to help with parent
the game in this free clinic. Space will
build the foundation for future success in Tuesdays OR Thursdays,
be limited so participants must
tennis and life. Using the USTA Youth September 7/9 - October 12/14
preregister to reserve a spot.
Tennis play format, participants use 5:30 OR 6:30pm
modified equipment tailored to their age Deadline: July 16
and size, making it easier to play, rally and FLAG FOOTBALL Fee: $45
succeed right from the start. Drills and Practices will be held once a week for
games help develop core tennis skills within 40 minutes. The parent will practice
a fun, yet structured environment. FLAG FOOTBALL
Grades: 1 - 6 drills with their child to learn basic
Registration includes a tennis racquet, shirt soccer skills. The first five weeks will be
and more. Register at Mondays & Wednesdays
Davey Moore Park practice and the last week will be a
Midwestteamtennis.com. game. Parents and participants must
Deadline: July 16
Fee: $45 bring and use their own size three
soccer ball and water bottle. Players
This coed, non-contact, 5 v 5 league will receive a t -shirt. A parent is
teaches the basics of football. Practices required to attend and participate with
and games take place on Monday and their child.
Wednesday evenings. The league
begins in August and runs through early All in person programing will
October. Teams are grouped by school follow current Covid-19
districts when possible. All participants
must have a mouth guard. guidelines outlined by
the State of Ohio.
9 SUMMER 2021 | CONNECT WITH USYOUTH
READ WITH THE TREES PASSPORT TO FISHING
ATHLETICS CONT. Ages: 4 - 7 (with parent) Ages: 4 - 16(with adult)
Wednesday, June 16 • Snyder Park Friday, July 9
START SMART SOCCER 2 Kiwanis Children’s Garden 9:00 - 12:00pm
Age: 5 (as of September 1) Wednesday, July 21 • Snyder Park Old Reid Park
Saturdays, September 11 - Clubhouse Shelter Deadline: July 2
October 16 Wednesday, August 11 • NTPRD FREE
9:00am OR 10:30am Administration Building
Deadline: July 16 Passport to Fishing is a beginners
10:00 - 11:00am
Fee: $45 fishing program for youth and their
Deadline: Friday Prior
families. Participants will learn fishing
This program is designed for kids who FREE skills while having fun and enjoying the
are not in Kindergarten. This is an Enjoy the benefits of reading and literature great outdoors. Education stations will
introductory program focused on while experiencing nature. Participants will teach about fish habitats, fish handling
learning how to listen, take turns, use listen to stories, sing songs, make a craft and casting followed by fishing time in
teamwork, and develop basic soccer and explore nature. the ponds. Meet at the shelter house
skills. Participants will practice each next to Wiggley Field. Adults must
morning for 30 minutes followed by a accompany children. Bring a fishing pole
short game. Participants will receive a
ANIME CLUB
Ages: 13 - 15 if you have one. This program is made
uniform shirt. Players must provide their possible by the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
Thursdays, June 17, July 15 &
own shin guards and size three
August 26
soccer ball.
6:00 - 7:30pm SUMMER NIGHTS GAMES &
NTPRD Administration Building CAMPFIRE
PROGRAMS & KITS Deadline: Monday Prior Ages: 12 - 16
Fee: $5 per program Friday, July 23
HEALTH NUTS Get together with friends who love anime 7:00 - 8:30pm
Ages: 7 - 12 and manga as much as you do! Club Snyder Park Clubhouse Shelter
Fridays, June 4 & 11 meetings will involve discussing our Deadline: July 16
10:00 - 11:30am favorite anime, learning more about Fee: $5
Snyder Park Clubhouse Shelter Japanese culture, watching anime, Celebrate summer with fun games at
Deadline: Monday prior drawing, and more. the park. After, hangout around the
FREE campfire.
Health Nuts combines health and POLLINATOR POWER
environmental education through fun ACTIVITY KIT NERF WARS
outdoor activities and healthy eating Ages: 6 - 12 Ages: 6 - 12
topics. Participants will learn to Kit Pick-Up: June 22 - 24 Saturday, August 14
appreciate nature, be more physically Deadline: June 16 10:00am - 12:00pm
active and eat healthier with hands on Fee: $20 Snyder Park Tennis Courts
activities and games. Each camp will Deadline: August 6
have a different theme and activities. Celebrate National Pollinator Week by
Fee: $20
Health Nuts is collaboration between learning about our local pollinators with
NTPRD and the Ohio State University this fun activity kit. The kit contains seeds Put together your team of four people
Extension, Clark County-Family & and supplies to plant a native wildflower for a capture the flag, nerf gun battle.
Consumer Sciences. pot along with a craft and variety of fun Each team of four will play in three
lessons and activities. games during this round robin style
WILDLIFE GARDENER tournament. You will need to bring your
Ages: 7 - 12 TRAIL TOTS own nerf guns to this event. Extra ammo
Weds., June 9, July 14 & August 4 and eye protection will be provided.
Ages: 3 - 5 (with adult)
10:00 - 11:30am Thursdays, June 24, July 22 &
NTPRD Administration Gardens August 26 PIRATE PLAYTIME ACTIVITY KIT
Deadline: Friday Prior 10:00 - 11:00am Ages: 3 - 8
Fee: $10 NTPRD Administration Building Kit Pick Up: June 14 - 18
Youth will learn about the plants, Deadline: Monday Prior Deadline: June 11
animals and habitats in the garden while Fee: $8 Fee: $10
participating in fun garden activities and Trail Tots is a nature-based outdoor The young pirate in your life will enjoy
crafts. program designed for children to explore dressing up, writing messages in a
and learn outdoors with bottle, playing pirate games and more
hands-on-activities, sensory play, when they get this kit. It will be full of
music and nature walks. pirate booty that will entertain them for
hours!
SUMMER 2021 | CONNECT WITH US 10YOUTH
PROGRAMS CONT.
PARKS AND RECREATION
ESPORTS LEAGUE SUMMER
SHOWDOWN
Ages: 12 - 18
July 5 - 29
Evenings
Deadline: June 25
FREE
NTPRD is joining the Parks and
Recreation Esports League Summer
Showdown. You can choose to sign up for
solo games or team games. Participants
must provide their own console and own ESPORTS LEAGUE SUMMER SHOWDOWN GAME OPTIONS
the game they sign up for. If you sign up for
Title Team Size Platforms Match Length
a team game you must already have
teammates set. All three teammates should Overwatch 3v3 PC Bo5 • Regular Season
sign up and provide a team name during Bo7 • Playoffs
registration so we know who to pair you Super Smash 1v1 Switch Bo5 • Regular Season
with. Information about signing up for the Bros: Ultimate Bo7 • Playoffs
league platform will be provided after the
registration deadline. Schedule and game Mario Kart 8 1v1 Switch Bo3 • Regular Season
times will be provided closer to the start of Bo5 • Playoffs
the league.
Rocket League 3v3 Cross-Platforms Bo5 • Regular Season
CAMPS PlayStation 4 Bo7 • Playoffs
XboxOne • PlayStation 5
Camp registration began on May 4th. Xbox Series X • PC Bo = Best Of
Registration deadlines are one week Nintendo Switch
prior to each camp start. Campers
must bring water bottle for in person
camps. Space in each camp is limited SURVIVOR CAMP OLYMPICS CAMP
and information is subject to change. Ages: 6 - 12
Ages: 6 - 12
All current covid guidelines must July 12 - 16
June 21 - 25
be followed. 9:00am - 12:00pm OR 1:00 - 4:00pm
9:00am - 12:00pm OR 1:00 - 4:00pm
NTPRD Administration Building Snyder Park Clubhouse
MAD SCIENCE CAMP Fee: $65 Fee: $65
June 7 - 11
Survivor camp is all about challenging The Summer Olympics are coming to
July 19 - 23
yourself to be the best person and Springfield! Are you ready to compete
Ages: 6 - 8 • 9:00am - 12:00pm
teammate you can be! Each day will be in sports, backyard games, water
Ages: 9 - 12 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm
filled with different activities to test your balloon fights, and more? Come
NTPRD Administration Building
skills at everything from collecting compete with the best and you might
Fee: $80
leaves for shelter to crafting the best take home the gold!
Come discover the fun of becoming a junior friendship bracelet.
scientist with exciting experiments,
NATURE EXPLORERS CAMP
activities, games, and arts & crafts.
CAMP GET UP & GO Ages: 7 - 12
Ages: 7 - 12 July 26 - 30
TIME TRAVELERS CAMP June 28 - July 2 9:00am - 12:00pm
Ages: 6 - 12 9:00am - 4:00pm Snyder Park Clubhouse
June 14 - 18 Smith Park, New Carlisle Fee: $65
9:00am - 12:00pm OR 1:00 - 4:00pm Fee: $85
Snyder Park Clubhouse Campers will explore the natural world
Fee: $65 Enjoy fun physical fitness activities, outdoors. Activities will include hiking,
recreational sports, games, nutrition nature journaling, arts and crafts,
This camp will focus on going back in time education and more while still playing games and making friends.
and learning about different time periods. experiencing classic summer camp Each camper will receive their own
We will make crafts, play games, and do activities. activity kit.
other activities to learn about the past.
11 SUMMER 2021 | CONNECT WITH USYOUTH
CAMPS CONT.
HOLIDAYS CRAZE
Ages: 6 - 12
July 26 - 30
1:00 - 4:00pm
Snyder Park Clubhouse
Fee: $65
The focus of this camp will be on
celebrating all of the holidays that
were missed in 2020. Each day will
focus on a different holiday,
campers are encouraged to dress
up for each holiday!
TOP SECRET: MISSION
IMPOSSIBLE
Ages: 7 - 12
August 2 - 6
9:00am - 12:00pm OR
1:00 - 4:00pm
NTPRD Administration Building
Fee: $65
We’re recruiting Secret Agents. There
will be spy skill training, obstacle
courses, top-secret games, hiking,
and an Escape Room to test all of the
skills they learn throughout the week.
10.2.21 | SATURDAY | 11:30AM - 4PM
NATIONAL ROADS COMMONS PARK
21 Fisher St. | Downtown Springfield
Public Chalk Art Competition • Professional Artists Viewing
Live Music • Food Trucks • Entertainment & More
SUMMER 2021 | CONNECT WITH US 12FOR EVERYONE
PROGRAMS
STORY TIME TRAIL
All Ages
Carleton Davidson Stadium Trail
FREE
On the 15th of every month a new picture
book will be placed along our Story Time
Trail. The trail entrance is located by the
parking lot of Carleton Davidson Stadium.
As you walk the trail stop and read the
pages and ask your child questions. You
can visit the trail as many times as you like
each month.
BROOD X 5-K
Ages: 8 & Up
June 10 - 18
Deadline: June 4
Fee: $20 (shipping additional $5)
After spending 17 years underground, the
Brood X Cicadas have emerged. Celebrate
this amazing phenomenon in nature by
running or walking the Brood X 5-K. Run or
walk with family and friends or on your own.
Pick a day and time that works best and
use a designated 5-K route or from any
location you choose. All registered
participants will receive a t-shirt and medal.
Runners and walkers that place will be
recognized on social media. Participants
must submit their time via email. Send your
time, name, age and picture of your run to The 26th annual community fireworks show returns this summer to celebrate
nationaltrail@springfieldohio.gov by America’s Independence with a spectacular fireworks display. The fireworks is
June 23 at 5:00pm. free to everyone and organized by the National Trail Parks and Recreation
District, and would not be possible without the generous support of area
businesses and community members. It will be possible to view the show from
SUMMER LETTERBOX ADVENTURE many locations around the community and allow more people to watch, closer to
All Ages home now that the show has moved to downtown Springfield. Fireworks begin at
June 21 - August 27 dark, approximately
FREE 10:00pm. The fireworks
displays should be viewable
Be part of this fun and educational in the blue areas shown on
adventure where participants can learn the below map. Go to a high
more about our local parks. Pick up a point with a clear view of
Summer Letterbox booklet, beginning June the sky facing towards the
21 and find clues that will help you to find red dot indicated on the
the letterboxes hidden in local parks map. Visit our website to
including National Trail Parks and download a larger map.
Recreation District, the Clark County Park
District, Buck Creek State Park, New
Carlisle Library and Springfield Museum of
Art. Register to be eligible for prizes by
going to www.ntprd.org or by calling
937-328-7275. Booklets will be available at
National Trail Parks and Recreation District,
the New Carlisle Library and Clark County
Park District. The sponsor of the Summer
Letterbox Adventure is Clark Soil and
Water Conservancy District.
13 SUMMER 2021 | CONNECT WITH USFOR EVERYONE
COMEDY MAGIC SHOW
PROGRAMS CONT. All Ages
FAMILY BIKE RIDE
Friday, August 13
FAMILY FITNESS WALK Ages: 7 & Older
11:00 - 11:45am
All Ages Saturday, July 31
Snyder Park Band Shell
Saturday, June 12 10:00 - 11:00am
Eagle City Soccer Complex FREE
9:00 - 10:00am
Eagle City Soccer Complex Deadline: July 26 Come out and see a
FREE FREE spectacular summer
magic show, suitable for
Join us in celebrating Family Health Bike rides make a fantastic family activity.
all ages. This Comedy
and Fitness Day with a family walk. This program will begin with instruction
Magic Show will be all
Celebrated the second Saturday in and then a leisurely ride appropriate for all
about fast-paced fun
June each year, this special day skill levels of an 8-10 mph ride. All riders
with lots of audience
promotes the importance of parks must have a bike helmet. This ride is in
participation. Bring
and recreation in keeping partnership with Bike Springfield.
your own chair or
communities healthy. blanket.
FAIRYTALE TRAIL
CLUE! All Ages THE BUZZ ABOUT
July 6 - 31 August 11 - 14 POLLINATORS
Snyder Park Dawn to Dusk All Ages
FREE Trail Behind NTPRD Admin. Building Saturday, August 28
FREE 10:00 - 12:00pm
Search Snyder Park for clues to help
solve the biggest mystery of the Bring the whole family on a whimsical NTPRD Administration Building
summer. The new flowers in the adventure to the Fairytale Trail to find mini Deadline: August 25
gardens keep turning up missing! New treehouses that storybook characters call FREE
clues will be shared each week. Search home. The mini treehouses will be located Celebrate our local pollinators as you
the park and our clue book carefully for on the trail behind the NTPRD enjoy learning opportunities with
helpful hints. E-mail us for a clue book Administration Building. Children and education stations. Learn the habitat
to help keep track of your clues during adults are encouraged to dress as your needs of native bees and butterflies and
your search. favorite fairytale character. how to attract them to your garden.
GRANDPALS FISHING FRENZY
All Ages
Saturday, July 17
8:00 - 9:30am
Old Reid Park
layne addition park adds a
PLAYGROUND
Deadline: July 13
Fee: $5 per pair
Bring your Grandpa, Grandma, or any
Grandpal to a fun morning of fishing at We are excited to announce that a new playground has been installed at the
Old Reid Park. Registration includes Layne Addition Park at the intersection of Leland and Cortland Avenues.
mill worms, water, and a small snack.
Please bring your own fishing poles.
National Trail Parks and Recreation District received a matching grant from
GameTime and DWA Recreation to make this project possible. We can’t wait to
see you in the park!
CHRISTMAS IN JULY REINDEER
ROUNDUP
July 20 - July 26
FREE
Santa’s Reindeer are on the loose!
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen,
Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and
Rudolph decided to take a vacation in
Springfield. Search our parks to help
Santa locate his reindeer. When you
find one hiding in the park please take it
home with you to use on your
Christmas tree. If you are lucky you
may be able to find all nine!
SUMMER 2021 | CONNECT WITH US 14SPLASH ZONE
SPLASH ZONE
300 Eagle City Road
(937)324-7665
Open Daily • May 29 - August 15
12:00 - 7:00pm COVID-19 SPLASH ZONE GUIDELINES
August 16 - 22
National Trail Parks and Recreation District is dedicated to
Limited Hours & Features making your safety, health and wellness our top priority. We
are committed to providing our community with a safe,
welcoming environment upon returning to in-person programs.
ADMISSION Please visit https://ntprd.org/splash-zone/ for a full list of facility
policies and rules.
Adults 14 & Older • $7
Youth (Ages 4 - 13*) • $5 Splash Zone will follow current Covid-19 guidelines out-
lined by the State of Ohio.
3 & Under • FREE
*Must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years To ensure social distancing, facility capacity will be limited,
only daily admissions will be sold. Season passes will not
of age. be available for purchase this year. Valid 2020 season
passes will be honored.
ADULT FITNESS Stay home when you are sick.
WATER WALKING & LAP SWIM Patrons are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
Monday - Saturday • 9:00 - 11:30am • $3
Features may be limited due to cleaning, staffing levels
(Starts June 7) and current guidelines.
5/17/2021
SWIM LESSONS
Session 1 • June 14 - 17 (Rain Date June 18)
Session 2 • June 21 - 24 (Rain Date June 25)
Session 3 • June 28 - July 1 (Rain Date July 2)
Session 4 • July 5 - 8 (Rain Date July 9)
CLASSES
9:00 - 9:30am Ages: 6 - 12 • Intermediate
9:30 - 10:00am Ages: 6 - 10 • Beginners
10:00 - 10:30am Ages: 4 - 5 • Beginner
10:30 - 11:00am Ages: 6 month - 3 years w/adult
Deadline: Friday Prior
Fee: $30 per session
Our swimming lessons allow children to build this
necessary life skill while helping them become confident
and comfortable in the water. The classes teach the basics
of swimming focusing on swimming fundamentals and
building skills one step at a time. The classes are tailored
to the skills of each child. Space will be limited to provide
safe social distancing.
15 SUMMER 2021 | CONNECT WITH USIMPROVING OUR PARKS & ENSURING THEIR STABILITY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
Partners for the Parks is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Clark County residents and businesses about
the importance of park and recreation services, and to promote programs and facilities essential to make Clark County a
great place to live, work and play. The Partners support the National Trail Parks & Recreation District and are committed
to improving the quality of National Trail managed parks and services for a healthier community.
Partners for the Parks is guided by a committee of community volunteers dedicated to protect, nurture and grow the
parks and recreation opportunities in Clark County. It was formed over a decade ago originally under the name, Friends
of Snyder Park. They were a committee of local residents, who worked tirelessly to identify capital improvement and
maintenance projects to preserve history of Snyder Park. After the completion of Bethie’s Sprayground, an over
$300,000 capital campaign, the group decided to expand their mission to support the activities and scope of the NTPRD
in addition to finishing much needed capital improvements to Snyder Park. The Partners most recently launched a
$350,000 capital campaign to stabilize the legendary Howard Z. Dredge Tennis Complex located in Snyder Park.
GET INVOLVED
Financial opportunities for these programs and more include memberships, individual donations, corporate sponsorship,
legacy donations and fundraising events held throughout the year. Volunteers are also needed to assist with programs,
projects, events and fundraising. For more information about becoming involved in the parks, visit
https://partnersfortheparks.org or email partnersfortheparks@gmail.com.
OUR MEMBERS & DONORS make our work possible. Thank you for believing in the work the
Partners For The Parks does on a daily basis, and for helping make a difference in the community.
2021 PARTNERS FOR THE List as of 5/7/2021
PARKS MEMBERS
John Brown Tom & Mary Lou Loftis Kelley Koehler
Charles & Barbara Crabill Brian & Laurie Nott Stephen & Stephanie Thompson
Dr. Jerry & Kay Shell Jack & Delia Simonton
Park National Bank Daniel & Anne Smith Lori & Mike Houseman
Peter & Peggy Noonan Sabrina & Wade Tackett Jennifer Rousculp-Miller
Daragh Porter & John Wobbe Myles & Samantha Trempe
Eduardo Mendoza
Dr. Larry & Kim Fish Louis & Heather Agresta Miguel Pedraza
Rick & Joy Rogers Bradley & Laura Boyer
Leann & Mickey Castillo
Andy & Cathy Bell Bridget & Cuyler Doane
When you invest in the parks, you are
Tamara & Randall Comer Susan Foreman investing in the communities who love
Dr. Michael & Ann Duvall Hal & Beth Goodrich an depend on them. Become a member
Ed & Laurie Leventhal Sue Green today at https://partnersfortheparks.org.
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