www.Belleville.net/Parks DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY PARKS & RECREATION 2022-23 ISSUE 07 Belleville ACTIVITY GUIDE
PAGES NICHOLS COMMUNITY CENTER (NCC) 515 EAST D ST. BELLEVILLE, IL, 62220 618.277.9785 1 PARKFACILITIESAND BIKING&WALKINGTRAILS 2 PARKFEATURES 3 GIFTCERTIFICATES 4-6 YOUTHACTIVITIES 7 ADULT&SENIORACTIVITIES 8-9 FAMILYFORMALDANCE 10 NICHOLSCOMMUNITYCENTER 11 WHAT'SNEXT? 12 RENTALFACILITIES 13 NEWADULTLEAGUES 14 MOMENTS&VOLUNTEERS 15 SPONSORSHIPOPPORTUNITIES 16 WEBPAGEINFORMATION Comingsoon! TABLE OF CONTENTS BELLEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE FACEBOOK.COM/BELLEVILLEPARKS BELLEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION MAIN OFFICE 510 WEST MAIN ST. BELLEVILLE, IL, 62220 618.233.1416 INSTAGRAM.COM/BELLEVILLEPARKSANDREC BELLEVILLE.NET/PARKS New Event
Jason Poole Craig Maue Michelle Henke Kari Owens Collette Parsons PARK BOARD MEMBERS Marge Belt, President Teresa Hessel, Vice President Mike Heisler Scott Lanxon Brennan Hartin ADMINISTRATION Stephanie Perry Emma Martin Interim Director of Parks & Recreation Assistant Director of Public Works/Parks Recreation Supervisor Athletic Coordinator Parks Office Manager Parks Secretary Recreation Office Clerk BELLEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION PARKS MAIN OFFICE 510 WEST MAIN STREET BELLEVILLE, IL, 62220 (618) 233-1416 PARKSNREC@BELLEVILLE.NET MISSION STATEMENT: TO BE COMMITTED TO WHOLESOME, FAMILY ORIENTED RECREATION IN A FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE MANNER THAT INTERPRETS THE CULTURE AND HISTORY OF THE COMMUNITY WHILE EXPANDING RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN A HEALTHY AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL GENERATIONS OF CITY RESIDENTS. BELLEVILLE PARKS & RECREATION
Hello Citizens of Belleville! My name is Emma Martin, and I am the new Recreation Coordinator of Athletics for the Belleville Parks & Recreation Department I will be your contact for all things athletics! I am extremely excited to be here, getting the opportunity to serve the Belleville community while sharing my passion for sports. Prior to taking this position with the Belleville Parks and Recreation Department, I was a Physical Education teacher in St Louis for five years I enjoy seeing children and adults explore sports in a recreation capacity that can eventually develop into new skills and friendships I like the challenge of finding new, impactful, and unique ways of bringing all citizens in our community together through athletic programs. Outside of work, you will find me walking and playing with my dog, Sully He loves helping me cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs, St Louis Blues, and of course, our wonderful St. Louis Cardinals!
7 Community Parks 10 Neighborhood Parks 4 Pocket Parks 1 Skateboard Park 1 Dog Park
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~Emma Martin, Recreation Coordinator-Athletics
Recreation Coordinator-Athletics: BELLEVILLE parks & recreation Administrative Office 510 W. Main St., Belleville, IL, 62220 618.233.1416 parksnrec@belleville.net Nichols Community Center 515 E. D St., Belleville, IL, 62220 618.277.9785 ncc@belleville.net
PARK FACILITIES LOCATION 401 BELLEVUE PARK DR. 4811 BELLEVILLE CROSSING 103 NORTH 30TH ST. 506 WEST LINCOLN ST. 341 CITIZENS PARK DR. 1004 WABASH AVE. 501 FOREST AVE. 1100 HECKER ST. 903 NORTH ILLINOIS ST. 416 EAST MAIN ST. 227 EAST MAIN ST. 110 NORTH 10th ST. 417 NORTH 3RD ST. 750 WEST H ST. 1105 MASCOUTAH AVE. 1204 NORTH DOUGLAS AVE. 510 NORTH 3RD ST. 601 NORTH 6TH ST. 110 NORTH 6TH ST. 420 SCHEEL ST. 709 NORTH SECOND ST. 600 SOUTH 6TH ST. 1100 WEST MAIN ST. 5 SOUTH 6TH ST. PARK BELLEVUE BICENTENNIAL CAMBRIDGE CENTREVILLE AVENUE CITIZENS DAWN HEIGHTS EAST END EBSEN ENTRANCE EVER & ANON PADERBORN SQUARE GASS HOUGH JAYCEES LADERMAN NORTH END OPTIMIST PLEASANT HILL ROTARY SCHEEL SKATEBOARD SOUTHSIDE WEST END SQUARE WEST MAIN ST. TRIANGLE Ifyouenjoybiking,walking,jogging,orrollerblading,therearemanymilesofbeautiful trailsthroughoutBellevilleandsurroundingcommunitiesforyoutoenjoy.TheBelleville TrailMapshowsthelocaltrailsandtheirproximitytoBelleville'sbeautifulparksand convenientMetrolinkstations.TheTrailGuidelinesdescribetheindividualsectionsof trailsandtheguidelinesthathelptokeepthetrailssafeandfunforeveryone. TheMetroEastParksandRecreationDistrict(MEPRD)TrailMapshowstrailsin St.ClairandMadisonCounties.FormedinNovember2000,MEPRDisresponsible forthedevelopmentofaninterconnectingsystemofparksandtrails throughoutthesetwocounties. PAGE 1 BIKE AND WALKING TRAILS
ROTARY PARK 4811 BELLEVILLE CROSSING 103 N. 30TH ST. 341 CITIZENS PARK DR. 1004 WABASH AVE. 501 FOREST AVE. 416 E. MAIN ST. 417 N. 3RD ST. 750 W. H ST. 1105 MASCOUTAH AVE. 1204 N. DOUGLAS 601 N. 6TH ST. 110 N. 6TH ST. 709 N. 2ND ST. SOUTHSIDE Save Save the the Dates Dates PARKS LOCATIONS BELLEVUE BICENTENNIAL CAMBRIDGE CITIZENS DAWN HEIGHTS EAST END EVER & ANON HOUGH JAYCEES LADERMAN NORTH END PLEASANT HILL SKATEBOARD 401 BELLEVUE PARK DR AMENITIES LAKE, TRAILS, FISHING, PAVILION/TABLES, GRILLS PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS, TENNIS COURTS (ONLY MAIN FEATURES LISTED) LAKES, TRAILS, DISC GOLF, FISHING, GRILLS, PAVILION/TABLES, PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS PLAYGROUND, TRAIL PLAYGROUND BALL FIELDS, DISC GOLF, PAVILION/TABLES, PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS, GRILLS BALL FIELD, PAVILION/TABLES, PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS, GRILLS, TENNIS COURTS GAZEBO PAVILION/TABLES, PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS, GRILL MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD, PICNIC TABLES TRAIL, BALL FIELDS, SOCCER FIELD, PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS, PAVILIONS/TABLES MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD, TABLES, PLAYGROUND, TRAIL, GRILL BALL FIELDS, PAVILION/TABLES, PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS, TENNIS COURTS MEMBERSHIP-BASED DOG PARK, PAVILION SKATEBOARD FACILITY BALL FIELD, PAVILIONS/TABLES, PLAYGROUND, RESTROOMS PAGE 2 PARK FEATURES March 4th Family Family formal
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PAGE 4 G G II R R L L S S Register: www.Belleville.net/CurrentActivities or need more info? 618-233-1416 YOUTH ACTIVITIES B B A A S S K K E E T T B B A A L L L L L L II T T T T L L E E D D R R II B B B B L L E E R R S S BPRD PARTNERS WITH BELLEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT #118 TO OFFER A 5TH & 6TH GRADE BASKETBALL LEAGUE. REGISTRATION TAKES PLACE THROUGH SCHOOLS. 8 GAME SEASON. REACH OUT TO DIST. #118 FOR MORE INFO. DATES: MON.-THUR. STARTING IN MID FEBRUARY TIMES: 1 HR. GAMES START BETWEEN 5:15PM-7:15PM FEE: DETERMINED BY DISTRICT #118 SITE: DISTRICT #118 GYMS AGES 4 - 6 YEARS. 4 SATURDAYS. THIS CLINIC IS A CO-RECREATIONAL APPROACH TO TEACHING SAFE BASICS OF BASKETBALL TO PRE-SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. PLAY BEGINS: FEB. 4, 2023 AT 10:00AM SITE: NCC, 515 E. "D" ST., BELLEVILLE FEE: $60 PER PLAYER (CLINIC SHIRT INCLUDED) Learntoplay Learntoplay Learntoplay onateam! onateam! onateam! Exercise Exercise &havefun! &havefun! &havefun!
B B A A S S K K E E T T B B A A L L L L 3 3 o o n n 3 3 ACTIVITIES Register: www.Belleville.net/CurrentActivities or need more info? 618-233-1416 S S O O F F T T B B A A L L L L G G II R R L L S S U U S S A A F F A A S S T T P P II T T C C H H TEAM FEE IS DETERMINED BY AGE LEVEL OF PLAY. PLAY BEGINS: 8U, 10U & 12U (APR-JUN), 14U (JUN-AUG) SITE: LADERMAN PARK & SOUTHSIDE PARK BPRD & USA SOFTBALL HAVE PARTNERED TO OFFER SELECT LEAGUES FOR THE FOLLOWING AGE DIVISIONS: 8U, 10U, 12U & 14U. TEAMS REGISTER AS A WHOLE. 12 GAME SEASON. EMAIL EMARTIN@BELLEVILLE.NET FOR MORE INFO. GRADES 2ND-4TH GRADE. GAMES PLAYED ON THURS. EVENINGS, AND/OR MON. IF NEEDED. DESIGNED FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN THE GAME OF BASKETBALL. PLAY BEGINS: WEEK OF FEB. 6, 2023 SITE: NCC, 515 E. "D" ST., BELLEVILLE FEE: $80 PER PLAYER (LEAGUE SHIRT INCLUDED)
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ZUMBA WITH MARY ROSE GRANT
AGES 12 YEARS AND OLDER. JUST $5.00 A CLASS! PERFECT FOR WEIGHT LOSS, BODY TONING, BOOST YOUR HEART HEALTH, DE-STRESS, IMPROVE COORDINATION, AND HAVE SOME FUN! INSTRUCTOR WILL BLOW YOU AWAY WITH THE HYPNOTIC LATIN RYTHYM AND EASY TO FOLLOW DANCE MOVES TO CREATE A DYNAMIC WORKOUT! CLASSES ARE ONGOING AND YOU CHOOSE THE DATES TO ATTEND AT THE NCC. 5:30PM-6:30PM / MON. & WED. (Zumba), TUES. (Zumba Toning)
FREE PICKLE BALL
THIS SPORT IS SUITABLE FOR VIRTUALLY EVERYONE! PICKLEBALL IS AN EXTREMELY SOCIAL SPORT, WHICH PROMOTES ADAPTABILITY, RESILIENCE, AND SOCIALIZATION. SO, GRAB YOUR FRIENDS AND HIT THE COURT! SEPT.MAY AT THE NCC, JUN.-AUG. WILL BEGIN OUTDOOR PLAY AT EAST END PARK TENNIS COURTS. CALL THE PARKS MAIN OFFICE FOR MORE INFORMATION. TUESDAYS 9:00AM-11:00AM
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NICHOLS COMMUNITY CENTER 515 EAST D STREET BELLEVILLE, IL, 62220 618.277.9785 NCC@BELLEVILLE.NET SUMMER DAYCAMP EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS YOUTH, ADULT, & SENIOR PROGRAMS BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES NICHOLS COMMUNITY CENTER NICHOLS COMMUNITY CENTER IS LOCATED AT 515 EAST "D" STREET IN BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN BELLEVILLE! FEATURES CLASSROOMS MEETING ROOMS INSTRUCTIONAL ROOMS GYMNASIUM PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT THE CENTER IS A MULTI-USE FACILITY THAT MEETS THE INDOOR RECREATIONAL NEEDS OF ITS CITIZENS AND OFFERS A VARIETY OF FEATURES AND ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS; ACTIVITIES NICHOLS COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM RENTALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE DURING SUMMER MONTHS. PAGE 10
YOUTHBASEBALLLEAGUE AGES5-12THGRADE PAGE 11 BELLEVILLEKICKERSSOCCER AGES3-8THGRADE FROMTHETEETOTHEGREENGOLFLESSONS AGES6-18YEARS YOUTHVOLLEYBALLLEAGUE 5TH&6THGRADES ADULTSOFTBALLLEAGUE MEN'S&CO-RECTEAMS EASTEREGGSTRAVAGANZA AGES8&UNDER FISHINGDERBY AGES4-15YEARS
600 S. 6TH ST. PARK LOCATION BELLEVUE SOUTHSIDE 401 BELLEVUE PARK DR FACILITY TYPE BAND SHELTER, STONE LODGE, PAVILION BICENTENNIAL 4811 BELLEVILLE CROSSING GAZEBO, PAVILION CITIZENS 341 CITIZENS PARK DR. (3) PAVILIONS, (2) BALL FIELDS EVER & ANON 416 E. MAIN ST. GAZEBO HOUGH 417 N. 3RD ST. PAVILION LADERMAN 1105 MASCOUTAH AVE. (2) PAVILIONS, (2) BALL FIELDS, SOCCER FIELD NORTH END 1204 N. DOUGLAS PAVILION, MULTI-USE FIELD PLEASANT HILL 601 N. 6TH ST. (2) PAVILIONS, (2) BALL FIELDS (2) PAVILIONS, BALL FIELD RENTAL FACILITIES The following information can be found on the Parks Department webpage by visiting www.Belleville.net/parks or call the Parks Main Office for more information (618) 233-1416. JAYCEE 750 WEST H ST. MULTI-USE FIELD NICHOLS COMMUNITY CENTER 515 E. D ST. MEETING, PARTY, & INSTRUCTIONAL ROOMS, GYMNASIUM Biking & Walking Trails Current Activities Dog Park Nichols Community Center Park Facilities Parks & Recreation Board Programs Rental Information Schedules & Standings Tree & Bench Memorial Program Volunteer Opportunities Day Camps PAGE 12