WINTER FUN IN THE PARKS

SLEDS, INNER TUBES & TOBOGGANS

Next to Shelter #1 at CAM-PLEX Park is a great hill for sleds, toboggans and tubes. At the top of the hill is a bench for parents to watch their children having fun or to rest on while taking a break from sledding. For shorter runs, try the hills near the tennis courts or the playground at Bicentennial Park. Lasting Legacy Park also has a short sledding hill that is very popular with younger children. Please follow these tips to make your sledding safer and more fun:

1. Sled only on hills with packed snow and never on ice. Ice hampers your ability to control the sled.

2. Make sure there is a long run-off area at the bottom of the hill that will allow the sled to decelerate.

3. Examine the entire area to make sure it is free of obvious hazards such as large rocks, fences and trees. Hills in the proximity of roadways should be avoided. Dismantle manmade jumps before sledding.

4. Make sure to dress properly. Boots, gloves and hats reduce the chance of frostbite. Frequently inspect the hands and feet of young children.

5. Never sled in the prone (face down) position, which increases the risk of head and abdominal injuries. The child’s head should always be at the back of the sled.

6. Parents should make sure the incline of the hill is not too steep for their children. It should be noted that even if these tips are followed and children under direct parental supervision are sledding in a safe area, injuries still can occur. However, injuries are more likely to be minor if the sledding environment is free of fixed objects such as fences, rocks and trees, and the conditions are ideal (ice free). Enjoy a safe, fun-filled winter of sledding!

WINTER WALKING/RUNNING

The pathways at Bicentennial Park, CAM-PLEX Park and Lasting Legacy Park are kept open through- out the winter for walkers and joggers. Please be aware that melting snow may cause slippery conditions on the walking paths and roads so BE CAREFUL when walking or jogging in these areas. Restrooms will remain open unless excessive cold weather or vandalism forces closure.

Bicentennial Park Soccer Park Path :

3,390 feet, 3 laps equals ~ 2 miles

CAM-PLEX Park Loop Road : Half Mile

Lasting Legacy Park :

1,750 feet, 3 laps equals ~ 1 mile