Mini Summer Activity Guide - July 2020

ACTIVITY GUIDE

FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH PARKS & RECREATION

SUMMER - JULY 2020

UPDATE

FOR MORE DETAILS ON ANY OF THE INFORMATION LISTED IN THIS GUIDE OR TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMS, PLEASE CALL (907) 459-1070 OR VISIT PARKS.FNSB.US. This activity guide is published for information purposes only. Please check our

The following facilities/services are currently CLOSED to the public: Wescott Pool Mary Siah Recreation Center Big Dipper Ice Arena Pioneer Park indoor facilities & Train Picnic Shelter reservations The following facilities are OPEN for passive/limited use: Tanana Lakes Recreation Area Chena Lake Recreation Area Outdoor parks and trails Pioneer Park open spaces Artificial Turf Fields Boat rentals at Chena Lake

website for the most up-to-date event schedules, program details and the latest changes to this activity guide. Some program information may have changed after publication. The online version is available for download at: http://parks.fnsb.us.

CHALK YOUR

We miss you! Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation is working hard planning for the return of recreation facilities and programming while adhering to state and public health guidance. As of June 19th, our re-open date is August 3rd, 2020.

WALK

From June 1 to June 14, the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department encouraged residents to spread joy and get creative at home with the 'Chalk Your Walk' contest.

4 winners were selected for their fun & creative designs!

The following facilities are OPEN for limited use by reservation: Parks & Recreation Administrative Office - 459-1070 Hamme Pool - register online for use, fees apply.

Be advised that many of these facilities do not have restrooms. Facility status is being evaluated on a daily basis and subject to change. Please keep in mind our staffing and resources are limited due to COVID-19 mandate requirements and we are responding as quickly as possible to changing mandates and guidelines.

"Caribou" by Devante Owens "Give Blood" by Brooke Freebeurg and Brandy Harty "Alaska United against Covid-19" by Toni Nunley “Tender Sunset” by Emily Kirk

FAIRBANKS NORTH STAR BOROUGH

PARKS & RECREATION Main Office: 1920 Lathrop Street, Fairbanks, AK Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM —5:00 PM Website: http://parks.fnsb.us Phone: (907) 459-1070

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

FAIRBANKS CHALLENGE JUN 15, 2020 — SEP 30, 2020

HOW MANY TRAILS CAN YOU FIND THIS SUMMER?

TEN SIGNS along the trails. Take a SELFIE with each sign. Post your photo on social media. Tag #FNSBtrails” to play along and win prizes!

FIND PHOTO SHARE

#FNSBTRAILS

FIND AND SHARE AT LEAST TEN OF THE TRAILS AND WIN THIS YEAR’S TRAILBLAZER AWARD! "Junior Trailblazer” awards for kids under 10 years old—find at least 5 trails!* Follow the fun and updates on the FNSB Parks and Recreation Facebook Page.

SUMMER TRAILS GUIDE and DETAILED MAPS available at PARKS.FNSB.US Call the Trails Office at FNSB Parks at 459-7401 for more info or email parks@fnsb.us

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Another crime took place in the Fairbanks North Star Borough – oh no!

You are the town’s newest detective and we need your investigative skills to figure out which of our suspects has a secret worth killing for! The only thing is you don’t have any evidence to solve the crime… yet. Use your sleuth and prowess to collect definitive proof of the murderer, murder weapon and crime location.

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Now with word riddles, l ocked clues & m ore!

Clues will be hidden along Eagle Trail at Tanana Lakes, at the Pioneer Park Playground, at Snedden Memorial Park, along the Nature Trail at Chena Lake Recreation Area River Park (North Pole), at the Sunriser's Rotary Playground and along Outhouse Loop Trail at Birch Hill.

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For more information, contact the Fairbanks North Star Borough Parks and Recreation Department office by phone at (907) 459-1070 or email at lauren.eck@fnsb.us.

VIRTUAL

SUMMER

CAMP The Fairbanks North Star Borough Virtual Summer Camp program is an exciting chance for children ages 5 to 13 to have a fun-filled summer! Campers engage in arts & crafts, outdoor adventures, snack making, STEM activities, and more all from the safety and comfort of their own home.

TO 13 AGES 5

$25.00 per week That’s only $5 per day!

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Wednesday, Thursday or Friday before the camp you selected camp begins. Because of the facility closure in place, please call 907-459-1070 when you are parked in our parking lot. Once we confirm your registration, one of our staff will bring your summer camp supplies out to you. Our office hours are M - F 8am - 5pm. If you are unable to pick up on these days/times, please email lauren.eck@fnsb.us.

It’s a whole summer of fun for just $5 per camper per day! Sign up for just one week or join us for all sessions. There is a limit of 40 campers per week.

Preference is given to Fairbanks North Star Borough Residents

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Wainwright!). For more information, please email lauren.eck@fnsb.us or call (907) 459-1070.

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NEW & UPDATES HAMME POOL IS OPEN! Hamme Pool is accepting reservations for Lap Swim, Family Swim & Water Walking!

There is no cost to reserve a spot, but you will be required to pay when you arrive at the pool - $4.00 per Youth/Senior, $6.00 per Adult.

Locker rooms are not available - Shower before arriving and come in your swim suit.

All patrons shall wear a face covering when not in the water.

Patrons will be screened at the front desk.

Walk in use is not available at this time.

Please limit requests to one time slot per day.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO RESERVE A TIME TO SWIM!

JULY IS NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH!

ADDITIONAL INFO HTTP://PARKS.FNSB.US Although most FNSB Parks and Recreation facilities are closed and all in-person programs are canceled this month, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month!

Our parks and recreation areas are vitally important to maintaining the quality of life in our community, ensuring the health of all citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being where we live, work and play.

Get outside this July to stay active and healthy AND to celebrate this special month with us. With more than 850 miles of trails, 5 recreation areas, 25 playgrounds and 30 parks in our communitythere are so many ways to have fun!

Visit out website for a complete facility list, locations of parks and playgrounds, trail maps, calendar of events, department policies, rules and forms, and additional program information.

Sign up for our Parks and Recreation Newsletter and FLiP program. A fun way to know about all the events happening in your parks and facilities! Receive VIP access to various park events and special coupons in our monthly enewsletter! Sign up online at http://parks.fnsb.us or at the Parks and Recreation office in the Big Dipper Ice Arena.