City of Brenham - Parks & Recreation Guide 2017

The City of Brenham

Parks & Recreation Guide 2017

Community Services Mission Statement

Our team strives to enrich the quality of life for residents and visitors of all ages by providing access to outdoor space for play and exercise while offering safe and diverse recreational programs and preserving the historic character and natural beauty of the area.

PARK Central - Hours of Operation Monday - Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Phone

979.337.7250

Fax

979.337.7261

Location

Blue Bell Aquatic Center, 1800 E. Tom Green S. Brenham, TX 77833

Website

cityofbrenham.org/parks

Helpful Phone Numbers City of Brenham

979.337.7200

Fire Department

979.337.7300

Library

979.337.7201

Police Department

979.337.7337

Blinn College

979.830.4000

Blue Bell Creameries

979.830.2197

Boys & Girls Club of Washington County

979.277.9383

Brenham ISD

979.277.3700

Brenham ISD Community Education

979.277.3895

Washington County Courthouse

979.277.6200

Parks Rain-out Line

979.337.7233

Washington County Chamber of Commerce

979.836.3695

Washington County EMS

979.277.6267

Washington County Non-Emergency Number

979.277.7373

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Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library

The Library reopened at the end of 2016 and offers a wide selection of books, movies, magazines, audiobooks, and e-books. In this modernized community space, we offer teen programs, adult classes, weekly children’s events, public meeting spaces, study rooms, genealogy resources, and more. Visitors may use desktop computers, laptops, or Chromebooks, along with free Wi-Fi.

Hours Monday - Thursday

9:00am - 7:00pm

Friday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday

9:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday

Closed

Phone

979.337.7201

Location

100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Pkwy, Brenham, TX 77833

Website

cityofbrenham.org/library

Read, Reserve, and Record

Check out a book and find a cozy nook or pick up a magazine to read in our new facility. Choose a space - all are free to reserve with a library card; free to any Texas resident.

Spaces Available Room

Features

Tables Chairs

Roberta Cole Johnson Program Room

Presentation ready

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Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative Media Room A

AV recording equip.

1

2

Conference Room B

SMARTboard, phone 1

10

Esther Harris Thomas Study Room C

48” TV

1

6

J.D. Shirley (Fuchs) Mueller Study Room D

48” TV

1

4

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Children’s Story Time at the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library Elementary Story Time: Pre-school Story Time:

Every Tuesday at 4:00pm Every Wednesday at 10:15am

Family Story Night

Join Miss Lou-Lou for Family Story Night the second Monday of each month.

Date

2nd Monday each month

Time

6:00pm

Cost

Free

Tuesday Program Series

Come by after school every Tuesday for programming at the Library. Materials are provided, all you need to bring is your imagination! Each session will last about an hour. Programs are for children ages 6 and up.

Day

Program

Time

Cost

1st Tuesday

Library LEGO Club

4:00pm

Free

2nd Tuesday

Puppet Masters

4:00pm

Free

3rd Tuesday

MAD Science

4:00pm

Free

4th Tuesday

Storytime & Art

4:00pm

Free

Teen Night

Our newly renovated facility offers a space exclusively for teens to interact and engage. Join us for games, crafts, and snacks the last Monday of every month.

Music on the Patio

Join Miss Lou Lou in playing music. Bring an instrument and join in, or just sit back and enjoy the tunes.

Date

Last Monday each month

Time

4:00pm

Cost

Free

Date

1st Tuesday each month

Time

2:00pm

Cost

Free

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Sew Sew Saturday

Date 2nd Saturday each month A fun new sewing project will be created Time 10:00am each month. Materials are provided.

Cost Free Use a library sewing machine or bring your own! All ages and skill levels are welcome. View past projects at facebook.com/brenhamlibrary.

Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise

Interactive programs focusing on health, finances, and learning new skills. Yoga, computer skills, guest speakers in arts, finance, etc.

Day

Every Wednesday

Time

5:30pm

Cost

Free

Build a Better World - Summer Reading Program Join us for the 2017 Summer Reading Program. We will have special guests and activities every Tuesday. Children up to age 12 will have the opportunity to win some great reading prizes! Adults and teens can participate in the Adult Summer Reading Program and win some prizes of their own.

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Date

June 6 - July 18 Tuesdays Only

Time

10:00am & 2:00pm

Cost

Free

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Parks and Amenities

Field Rental & Facility and Pricing Guide

Park kitchens, the amphitheatre, athletic fields, and the Antique Carousel are available for rent. For additional information, contact PARK Central at 979.337.7250.

Baseball/Softball Field Rentals Facility

Rental Fee

Resident

$50.00/Day

Non-resident

$100.00/Day

Fireman’s Field

$150.00/Day

*All above listed prices are per field per day. All fields require a $50 deposit per field for tournaments.

Athletic Field Rentals Facility

Rental Fee

Resident

$40.00/Day

Non-resident

$75.00/Day

Fireman’s Field

$150.00/Day

*All above listed prices are per field per day. All fields require a $50 deposit per field for tournaments.

Prices include initial field preparation and the use of lights. Field dimensions, rules and standards, and bookings are available upon request.

Antique Carousel

Fireman’s Park - 910 North Park Street The Antique Carousel, rich in community history, is a staple feature in Fireman’s Park. For more information please visit: cityofbrenham.org/parks. March 1 - October 31: MondayFriday, 10:00am - 4:00pm, by reservation only. Minimum of $40 to reserve the carousel.

Open to the public weekends ($1.00 per rider):

Saturdays - 11:00am - 4:00pm Sundays - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Children 12 years or younger may ride the hobby horses. Riders thirteen years and older may stand by the horses or ride on the gondolas.

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Facility Rentals

Please visit us online at cityofbrenham.org/parks to check availability and book a rental.

All Sports Building Meeting Room - $125.00 • AC/heat, sink, & refrigerator • 6 - 6’ Tables, 50 Chairs • Capacity: 100 people including deck • Room: 26 ft. x 41 ft.

Fireman’s Kitchen - $65.00 - $90.00 • AC/heat, sink, & refrigerator • 8 - 6’ Tables, 50 Chairs • Capacity: 80 people • Room: 18 ft. x 67 ft.

Fireman’s Rock Room - $45.00 - $60.00 • AC/heat, sink • 4 - 6’ Tables, 20 Chairs • Capacity: 20 people • Room: 15 ft. x 29 ft.

Henderson Kitchen - $45.00 - $60.00 • AC/heat, sink, refrigerator, oven, & stove • 6 - 6’ Tables, 30 Chairs • Capacity: 50 people • Room: 21 ft. x 25 ft.

Jackson Street Kitchen - $45.00 - $60.00 • AC/heat, sink, refrigerator, oven, & stove • 3 Picnic Tables inside, 6 Picnic Tables outside • Capacity: 50 people • Room: 21 ft. x 25 ft.

Amphitheatre - $75.00 - $125.00 • Dr. Bobbie M. Dietrich Memorial • Seating for 250 • Additional lawn seating available = Half days are 7:00am - 2:00pm or 3:00pm - 10:00pm. All rentals require a $100 deposit that = Whole days are 7:00am - 10:00pm will be processed at time of booking

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Blue Bell Aquatic Center (BBAC) - 3 Pools in 1 Location Spring, Fall, & Winter

Monday - Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Competition and Therapy Pools 6:00am - 1:00pm & 4:00pm - 7:00pm 9:00am - 1:00pm CLOSED

Summer Competition, Therapy and Outdoor Leisure Pools Monday - Friday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:00am - 7:00pm - Leisure 11:00am - 7:00pm Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am - 7:00pm Sunday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00pm - 5:00pm ***Hours are subject to change due to holidays, special events, weather & attendance.

Pricing

Daily Admission $4.00/$5.00

Non-Summer/Summer

Membership

Individual Seniors (55+) Family* Add. Family Member

Monthly $35.00 $25.00 $55.00 $18.00

Annual $250.00 $200.00 $450.00 $150.00

Children 3 & under $2.00/$3.00 Summer $85.00 $145.00 $48.00

Aerobic Monthly** $65.00 $55.00

* Max of 6 members (Family consists of 2 adults & 4 children living in the same house). ** This pass will include a monthly pool pass and any city sponsored aerobic classes including all water works & aqua cardio. ***Rates are subject to change and are approved by City Council.

Competition Pool

The competition pool is used for lap and recreational swimming and aerobics classes. It is home to our Brenham High School and Junior High swim teams, the Dolphins, and the Brenham Swim Club.

Therapy Pool

The therapy pool is intended for young children under the age of three and over the age of 18. It is equipped with a wheelchair ramp and chair lift.

Lanes

6

Length

25 Yards

Temperature

80° - 82°

Depth

3’ 8” - 5’ 9”

Temperature

90° - 92°

Depth

3’ 6” - 4’ 1”

Temperature

68° - 82°

Depth

0” - 3’ 6”

Outdoor Leisure Pool

The outdoor ice cream themed pool is perfect for families with small children. Attractions include: a popsicle walk, sundae slide, and a 108’ big yellow slide.

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Parties

Book a pool party! You can party at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center year round! We have a party hostess on staff to assist you with your party planning needs. Food packages and party guidelines are listed below. Stop by the BBAC or call 979.337.7250 to learn about party options and to book your party today!

Snack Pack:

Meal Pack:

$2.50

$5.00

per person: drink & ice cream

per person: choice of hot dog, corn dog, or Frito pie, drink, ice cream

Parties During Operating Hours

You may bring a cake and decorations. Single serve juice boxes are allowed.

No other outside food or drinks are allowed. Minimum of 6 guests per party.

Admission is $5.00 per swimmer and $2.00 for non-swimmers. Birthday child is FREE. $25.00 non-refundable deposit is required to hold date & time.

Parties can last up to two hours.

Private Parties After Hours

Private parties must be reserved at least two weeks prior to the event; $100 deposit is required.

Fee includes guests admission and lifeguard coverage. No alcohol or glass containers are permitted inside the facility. All rules which apply to the general public must be observed.

Private Party Times Spring/Fall Hours (Indoor Only)

Summer Hours

Friday:

7:30pm - 9:30pm

9:00am - 11:00am; 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Saturday:

1:30pm - 3:30pm

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Sunday:

NO SUNDAY

5:15pm - 7:15pm; 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Rates: Rentals:

Therapy - $200.00

Competition - $250.00

Outdoor Leisure - $300.00

Table Outside - $10.00 (2 hour rental) Party Pavilion - $20.00 / hour Party Room - $20.00 / hour Party theme options available

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Aquatic Programs

Sessions 1

45 minutes This class offers a range of moderate movements to improve range of motion, balance, and coordination while strengthening and toning the body. Try your first class for free. Class instructors: Debra Healy and/or Jane Moorhead.

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am - 10:45am

Sessions 2

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Location

Therapy Pool

Cost

$20.00 for 5 punch card + pass

AquaCARDIO

Sessions 1

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00am - 9:45am

Location

Competition Pool

Cost

$20.00 for 5 punch card + pass

Water Works

45 minutes Offering a wide range of aerobic exercise, AquaCardio is an intense class in our cooler water competition pool. Class instructor: Debra Healy and/or Jane Moorhead.

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Monthly Aerobic Pass $55.00 Senior or $65.00 Individual

Monthly Aerobic Pass $55.00 Senior or $65.00 Individual

Camp CASCADE

4 hours Camp CASCADE is a camp designed to teach our youth, ages 7-13, some of the basics of survival skills, swimming skills, rescue skills, CPR & first aid skills, as well as some lifeguarding skills. We will touch on swim strokes, diving, rescues, and some basic lifesaving skills. Each themed week we will take it to another level with games, projects, crafts, swimming, and a ton of adventurous fun.

This is one week of half-day camp designed for fun and learning. Come CASCADE with us!

Cost: $100.00 Date

Theme

Times

June 12 - 16

Fun & Fitness

8:00am - 12:00pm

June 26 - 30

Beach Party

8:00am - 12:00pm

July 10 - 14

Cruise Ship

8:00am - 12:00pm

July 31 - August 4

Adventures of the BBAC

8:00am - 12:00pm

Tot-Time Swim

Sessions June 9 1 hour June 23 The BBAC is the best place to be in town during July 7 the summer time where adults and children of July 21 all ages come and have the best fun around.

August 4 We at the BBAC foster water development for our community and we realize that the pool can Location Blue Bell Aquatic Center get a little crowded for the infants and toddlers. Time 10:00am - 11:00am Tot-Time promotes a more relaxed swimming Cost Pool Entrance Fee/Pass environment for parents/guardians to come ** Dates may change pending attendance** and bring their child (5 years or younger) to the outdoor pool an hour before it is open to the public. Enjoy the relaxed pool environment with your child under the warmth of the sun for an hour and show your child just how much fun the pool can be. The water slide will not be in operation during this program. Parents must be in the water with their children. Non-potty trained participants must be wearing a swim diaper.

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Swim Lessons

Time specified in chart below Sea Turtles - We will explore and practice entering and exiting the water, introduce strokes, proper floats, and learn to hold their breath.

Sea Otters - We will explore treading, gliding on their front and backs, submerging their entire body, and stroke techniques.

Sharks - We will explore stroke techniques for 5 different strokes, floats of at least 30 seconds, and deep water skills.

Dolphins -We will explore and practice 25 yard swims, treading water, flipping in the water, dolphin kick, rotary breathing, and diving.

Flying Fish - We will explore 50 yard swims for each of the five strokes, open/flip turns, diving, butterfly, and improving stroke form and technique.

Blue Whales - We will explore 100 yard swims for each of the six strokes, diving from the starting block, improve stamina, and improve stroke form and technique.

Cost:

$25.00 - Spring & Fall Sessions $25.00 - Summer Sessions (if you have a pool pass) $50.00 - 1 Week Summer Session $75.00 - 2 Week Summer Session

Dates

Days

Times

February 13-22

Mondays & Wednesdays

6:00pm (30 minutes)

February 27 - March 8

Mondays & Wednesdays

6:00pm (30 minutes)

June 5 - 8

Monday - Thursday

9:00am | 7:00pm (90 minutes)

June 12 - 22

Monday - Thursday

9:00am | 10:00am | 7:00pm (45 min.)

June 26 - 29

Monday - Thursday

9:00am | 7:00pm (90 minutes)

July 10 - 13

Monday - Thursday

9:00am | 7:00pm (90 minutes)

July 17 -20

Monday - Thursday

9:00am | 7:00pm (90 minutes)

July 24 - 27

Monday - Thursday

9:00am | 7:00pm (90 minutes)

October 16 - 25

Mondays & Wednesdays

6:00pm (30 minutes)

November 6 - 27

Mondays only

6:00pm (30 minutes)

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Water Babies

30 minutes Water Babies is designed for participants six months to three years of age. It is required that an adult accompany the child. In this class, participants will get comfortable being in the water, entering the water, blowing bubbles, underwater exploration, and floating on front and back (with or without assistance).

Cost:

$25.00 - Spring & Fall Sessions $25.00 - Summer Sessions (if you have a pool pass) $50.00 - Summer Session

Dates

Days

Times

February 13-22

Mondays & Wednesdays

5:30pm (30 minutes)

February 27 - March 8

Mondays & Wednesdays

5:30pm (30 minutes)

June 5 - 8

Monday - Thursday

11:00am | 6:00pm (30 minutes)

June 12 - 22

Monday - Thursday

11:00am | 6:00pm (30 minutes)

June 26 - 29

Monday - Thursday

11:00am | 6:00pm (30 minutes)

July 10 - 13

Monday - Thursday

11:00am | 6:00pm (30 minutes)

July 17 -20

Monday - Thursday

11:00am | 6:00pm (30 minutes)

July 24 - 27

Monday - Thursday

11:00am | 6:00pm (30 minutes)

October 16 - 25

Mondays & Wednesdays

5:30pm (30 minutes)

November 6 - 27

Mondays only

5:30pm (30 minutes)

Private Swim Lessons

Private lessons are conducted by Blue Bell Aquatic Center Water Safety Instructors. Fee per student is $70.00 and consists of four 30 minute lessons. Instructors can be requested or will be assigned by BBAC management. Private lessons are dependent upon instructor availability.

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BBAC FIT Challenge 7 Seas Challenge

Swim with a purpose with the Seven Seas Club. We help you keep track of your laps. 1 mile = 36 laps.

We will track your miles as you swim the 7 seas and when you complete 150 miles you earn a free month pass for yourself. Make your laps count!

Date

Register Anytime

Location

Competition Pool

Cost

$5.00

Travel Texas Challenge

Date Register Anytime Travel the State of Texas. Track your workout time.

Location Therapy Pool 1 hour = 4 miles traveled. We will track your miles as $5.00 you travel from Burton to Bellville, down to Houston, Cost make your way to Beaumont and Lufkin, then up to Dallas, down to Austin, and back to Brenham. When you complete 193 hours you gain a free month pass for yourself. See how far you can go – sign up today!

TPPC Awards Texas Public Pool Council Award - 2015 Agency of the Year Texas Public Pool Council President’s Award - 2015 Tammy Jaster The Blue Bell Aquatic Center was awarded Class III Agency of the Year.

This award is given to an outstanding facility in a city population of 39,999 or less. The President’s Awards are presented to members outstanding in their field and help promote water safety. Awards were presented at the 2016 Texas Public Pool Conference.

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T-Shirt Challenge

With the introduction of our NEW Aerobic Pass we bring you a new challenge. It’s simple, come in and sign-up for our Monthly Aerobic Pass and let the front desk know you want to join the challenge. Attend 25 classes during the sessions and earn a BBAC Fit Shirt!

100k Club

If you have conquered the Seven Seas and you need a new challenge or if you are looking at increasing your goal, let this be your new challenge!!

Sessions January 30 - March 26 October 16 - December 10 Location Blue Bell Aquatic Center Cost

$5.00

Sessions January 17 - May 17 August 21 - December 21 Location Blue Bell Aquatic Center Cost

$5.00

1st Tier - 100k Club Challenge - Complete 100,000 yards of swimming (2,000 laps) 2nd Tier - 200k Club Challenge - Complete 200,000 yards of swimming (4,000 laps) 3rd Tier - 300k Club Challenge - Complete 300,000 yards of Swimming (6,000 laps) Each tier will be given four months to complete the challenge. Once a challenge has been completed, you will be awarded prizes and will be allowed to sign up to complete a new challenge. For each challenge completed, you will be featured on our Hall of Fame.

BBAC Fit 100 Yard Sprint

Competition is a great way to motivate yourself to be fit and active. With the BBAC Fit 100 yard sprint, you will be able to compete with other swimmers in our community.

Sessions January 17 - May 17 August 21 - December 21 Location Blue Bell Aquatic Center Cost

$5.00

Here is how it works: Once registered, you will be able to record your 100 yard sprint once per day. The Head Guard or Management Staff will be able to record your time. The times will be displayed on our *Leadership Board*. At the end of the semester, prizes will be given for Fastest Time, Overall Time, etc.

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American Red Cross Certification Courses Lifeguard Training

Dates

30 hours Teaches participants the skills needed to prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies. This course prepares participants to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies and prevent drowning Location and injuries. Visit cityofbrenham.org/parks for a list Time of prerequisites. Minimum age of 15. Cost does not include printed lifeguard manual. *March 16-18 class hours are from 8:00am - 8:00pm.

Cost

February 23 - 26 March 16 - 18* March 30 - April 2 April 20 - 23 April 27 - 30 Blue Bell Aquatic Center Thursdays & Fridays: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Saturdays & Sundays: 8:00am - 8:00pm $200

Lifeguard Recertification

Dates February 25 5 hours March 18 This class is designed for ARC Lifeguard certifications March 31 soon to expire or recently expired certifications.

April 21 Participants will start with all prerequisite skills in the April 29 water. Participants must be prepared for in-water and Location Blue Bell Aquatic Center land skills as well as rescues. Following testing of all Fridays 5:00pm - 10:00pm skills, participants must take and pass written exam. Time Saturdays 8:30am - 1:30pm

Lifeguard Instructor Training (LGI)

30 hours Trains lifeguards to teach the Lifeguard Training Course. Prerequisites: Minimum age of 18, must be a current lifeguard, must pass a skills challenge of basic lifeguard training, as well as the basic lifeguard training written test by 80% or better.

Cost

$100

Dates

TBA

Location

Blue Bell Aquatic Center

Time

TBA

Cost

$100

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Blue Bell Aquatic Center Event Calendar

January 26 ........................................................ Spouse Day - Bring Your Spouse - 2 for 1 Swimming February 14 .................................................................................. Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out March 13-17 ............................................................................................. Splish Splash Spring Break March 30 ....................................................................... Take a Walk in the Park or a DIP in the Pool April 1 .................... April Pools Day - FREE admission all day , get information on home pool safety May 27 ................. Back to Pools Opening Day - $1.00 day -- Leisure Pool Opens 10:00am - 5:00pm May 29 ..................................................... Memorial Day Holiday - All Pools Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm May 30 - June 2 ................................................................................................. Leisure Pool CLOSED June 1 .......................................................................................................................... Floats-n-Flicks June 3 & 4 ......................... Pools OPEN: Saturday - 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday - 1:00pm - 5:00pm June 3 .................................................................... Graduation Day - Pools Open 10:00am - 5:00pm June 5 ......................................................................................... Mom Day Monday - Moms in FREE June 18 .................................................................................... Dad’s Double Dip Day - Dads in FREE June 29 ................ Aquatic Honor Roll - Bring your A or AB end of school report card to get in FREE .

National Swim-A-Lap Day July 3 - 7.......................................................................................................... National Aquatic Week July 3 .................................................................................................................................. Safety Day July 4 ........................................................................ 4th of July Bash - Pools Open 1:00pm - 4:00pm July 5 ................................................................................................................... Ice Cream Float Day July 6 .................................................................................................................................... Luau Day July 7 ....................................................................................................................................... Art Day July 13 ............................................................................................................................... Duckie Day July 18 ................................................................................................................................ Fiesta Day July 23 ............................................................................................................... National Parents Day July 28 .................................................................................. National Hot Dog Day - $0.50 Hot Dogs August 2 ............................................................................................................................. Pirate Day August 3 ....................................................................................................................... Floats-n-Flicks August 7-18 ..................................................... Shorten Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00am - 5:00pm; .

Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm; Sunday 1:00 - 5:00pm September 4 ............................................................................................. Labor Day - Pools CLOSED September 30 ........................................................................................................................ KIDFISH October 1 - 8 ......................... Clean Sweep Week - All Pools CLOSED for cleaning and Maintenance November 3 ........................................................................................................... Home School Day

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Athletics, Programs, & Special Events Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade Brenham Parks & Recreation Guide 2017 23

Walk with a Doc

Date 4th Saturday each month Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested Location Hohlt Park in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to Time 9:00am - 10:00am start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improve your general health. While you walk Cost Free at your own pace, you will have the opportunity to have questions answered by local physicians. Lead physicians: Dr. Eric Alford, Family Medicine and Dr. Jennifer Jones, Pediatrician. Walk with a Doc will not meet in November or December.

Blinn Baseball Spring Training Camp

It’s back! The City of Brenham and Blinn College Buccaneer baseball team will host a three-week Spring Training Camp beginning January 23, 2017. During this time, participants will interact with collegiate athletes and learn the fundamentals of “America’s greatest past time”- hitting, throwing, catching, and fielding. Price includes a T-shirt. This program is for boys ages 5-12.

Register online at cityofbrenham.org/parks

Registration January 3 - 22 Date

January 23 - February 6 Mondays Only

Location

Leroy Dreyer Field

Time

4:45pm - 6:00pm

Cost

$35.00 per participant ‡

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong. It is played on a badminton-sized court, 20’ x 44’ with wooden paddles, a wiffle ball and a net that is lowered to 34”. Players volley the ball back and forth to try to score on the opposition. It was designed to be easy to learn for people of all ages and athletic abilities. In the past 10 years the growth of Pickleball has exploded mainly in senior communities throughout the United States. Pickleball courts can be found at Jackson Street Park.

‡ An additional $5.00 will be added to register the day of the event.

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American Red Cross CPR & First Aid Recertification

Taking CPR training just once in your life is not enough. Every two years your CPR certification expires and recertification is needed. This is because CPR is not something that we use in our everyday lives so it can easily be forgotten. Like anything in life, if you don’t use it, you often lose it. A review course is simply a review of the material followed up with an exam.

You will review all of your skills and retake the exam. Please make sure to study up on the skills before coming.

For additional training or group training, Contact Tammy Jaster at tjaster@cityofbrenham.org or call 979.337.7246 to schedule.

Date

January 18 February 15 March 22 April 19 July 17 September 20 October 18 November 15

Location

Blue Bell Aquatic Center

Time

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Cost

$35.00 per participant

Citizens Police Academy (CPA)

Date The CPA is a program the Brenham Police Department utilizes to build a partnership between the department and Location the community. Each week, officers will cover topics such Time as criminal investigations, S.W.A.T. & hostage negotiation, Cost building searches, traffic stops, and narcotics & gang enforcement. To apply or for more information about the CPA, visit cityofbrenham.org/police or contact Cpl. Chris Jackson at 979.337.7324.

Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out

Date The Blue Bell Aquatic Center is offering a Parents Night Out. Location Activities for the evening will include arts and crafts, games, music, food, study time (if needed) and swimming. Enjoy your Time night knowing you kids are supervised and having fun! This Cost program is for children 5 and older.

February 9 - May 4 Thursdays Only TBA 6:30pm - 9:30pm Free

February 14 Blue Bell Aquatic Center 5:00pm - 10:30pm $25.00/1 participant $40.00/2 participants $50.00/3 participants $10.00/each additional participant

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Splish Splash Spring Break

The Blue Bell Aquatic Center is open for recreation swim all week. Watch for special coupons at cityofbrenham.org, brenhamtexas.com under hot deals, and Facebook. Ads may also be found in the Banner Press. Special coupon will get you a pass for $5.00 for the entire week. What a deal!

Date

March 13-17

Location

Blue Bell Aquatic Center

Time

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Cost

$5.00/week w/coupon $4.00/day

Movie in the Park

Date Entering its eighth season, and getting bigger each year, this event brings families and children of all ages together for a fun and safe evening of entertainment. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and join us at Hohlt Park. Concessions will be available for purchase. Join us at the Blue Bell Aquatic Location Center for “Floats-n-Flicks” marked with an (*).

Time Note: Floats-n-Flicks - Movies shown at the pool require Cost swimmers to be on a float during the movie.

June 1* June 22 July 6 July 20 August 3*

Hot Nights Cool Tunes

Date

July 8, 15, 22, 29

Location

Downtown Square

Time

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Cost

Free

Community Programs presents the 13th annual Hot Nights Cool Tunes in Downtown Brenham. Four Saturday nights in July will feature a different band. Visit cityofbrenham. org for more information about the entertainment and sponsors.

Little Diggers

Our annual Little Digger Volleyball Program is back! Join the Brenham High School volleyball team as they teach basic fundamentals including passing, setting, and serving. Price includes T-shirt. This program is for girls 3rd - 6th grade.

10 minutes after sunset Free

Registration August 14 - September 9 Date

September 10 - October 1 Sundays Only

Location

Brenham HS Gym

Time

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cost

$35.00 per participant ‡

‡ An additional $5.00 will be added to register the day of the event.

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Hohlt Park

KIDFISH

Date September 30 Hundreds of pounds of catfish are dumped into the Location Blue Bell Aquatic Center outdoor leisure pool and anglers of all ages can attempt to Time 8:30am - 12:30pm hook the big one. Bring your own pole or use the ones on site. KIDFISH promotes fishing, the outdoors, and simply Cost Free spending time with family. Children can compete to reel in the largest catfish. Trophies are awarded to the top catchers. This event is brought to you each year from our generous sponsors: Brenham Elks Lodge 979, Blue Bell Creameries, Germania Insurance, and a host of additional donors. The competition portion of this event is for children ages 2-16.

National Night Out

Date

October 3

Location

TBA

Time

TBA

Cost

Free

Date

October 31

The Brenham Police Department and Brenham Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association will host their annual Halloween Candy Drive-Thru. Visit them at Max Donuts and receive candy and donuts.

Location

Max Donuts

Time

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cost

Free

Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade

Date

December 1-2

The Brenham Police Department encourages you to get to know your neighbors and sponsor or attend a block party in your neighborhood. For more information about National Night Out, visit natw.org

Halloween Candy Drive-Thru

Location

Downtown Brenham Join us the first weekend in December for our annual Christmas Stroll and Lighted Parade. The weekend will be Cost Free filled with fun festivities including entertainment, Sip, Shop, and Stroll, Breakfast with Santa, and much more. And don’t miss the very popular lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday evening beginning at 6pm. This light-filled, old-fashioned parade winds through the streets of downtown and finishes with a special appearance from Santa Claus. Downtown businesses will be open late!

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Fire Museum & Fire Safety

The Fire Department can schedule a tour of the Fire Museum in Downtown Brenham and hold a safety presentation at your school or facility. For more information and scheduling contact the Brenham Fire Department at 979.337.7300.

Athletics, Programs, and Special Events Local Youth & Adult Recreation Associations The following associations provide additional programs: Boys & Girls Club

www.bgc-brenham.org

Brenham Dolphins

www.brenhamdolphins.com

Brenham ISD Community Education

www.brenhamcommunityed.com

Brenham Runners Association

www.brenhamrunnersassociation.weebly.com

Brenham Youth Football League

www.brenhamyfl.com

Brenham Youth Swim Club

brenhamswimclub@gmail.com

Little Dribblers/Optimist Club

www.brenhamoptimist.com

Masters Adult Swim Club

brenhammasters@gmail.com

Roller Hockey League

www.silverwingsballroom.com

Washington County Little League

www.gowcll.com

Washington County Youth Football League

www.eteamz.com/WCYFL

Washington County Youth Soccer Association

www.washcosoccer.com

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Parks Map

Parks Guide 2017 Design Team: Kevin Boggus | Tammy Jaster | Crystal Locke | Kelsey Toy Brenham Parks & Recreation Guide 2017 29

City of Brenham PARK Central 1800 East Tom Green Brenham, Texas 77833

Phone: 979.337.7250 Fax: 979.337.7261 cityofbrenham.org/parks