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WINTER/SPRING 2025 PROGRAM GUIDE

Parks & Rec parks & recreation

SpringSATURDAY, Craft JAN. 4 Show AD STARTING AT 8 A.M. AT THE RAC

Join us at the Raymore Activity Center to try

out the fitness classes we will be offering

throughout the year! You can experience a yoga class, zumba class and a HIIT style workout. Each class will be about 30 minutes long and can be customized to your skill level. Try one or try them all! Stick around for recovery drinks and goodies.

From the Director As we begin 2024, I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful memories we’ve made together in our parks and recreational spaces over the past year. It’s been a year of growth, connection and new experiences, and we couldn’t have done it without your continued support and participation. This year, we have exciting plans in store to serve our community even

Nathan Musteen Director Parks & Recreation nmusteen@raymore.com

better. Whether it’s through new programs, improvements to our parks or special events for all ages, we are committed to providing you with places to gather, explore and enjoy. I am excited to share that the expansion of the Raymore Activity Center at Recreation Park has been completed! The expansion has doubled the size of our facility to allow for even more year-round programs and events and includes:

...thrilled to see our amazing recreational facility back in full swing...

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2 multipurpose rooms to be used for fitness classes, party rentals and meeting spaces

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1 additional basketball court

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2 additional volleyball courts

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2 indoor pickleball courts

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expanded walking track

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updated office space and lobby renovations

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storage areas

We are so appreciative of the community’s support on this project and are thrilled to see our amazing recreational facility back in full swing. Raymore Parks & Recreation hosts many community events and sports programs throughout the year. In 2025, you can look forward to some exciting new events and sports programs and the classic ones too. I challenge you to try new things in 2025! Take a walk at Recreation Park, stop by one of our fun community events, play in a sports league or even visit the RAC for some pickup basketball. Get out there and play more in Raymore. Happy new year!

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On the Cover parks & recreation Raymore Park Board Steve Trautman / Chair Daniel Mapes William Manson Kenneth Cooper Joshua Collier Patrick Clark Christopher Scott

Park Board Meetings The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board hosts monthly meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The mission of the Raymore Parks and Recreation Board is to be fiscally responsible in maintaining and expanding land, facilities and programs. We also strive to provide diverse recreation programs and a range of parks and green space accessible to all citizens of Raymore.

The City of Raymore’s annual Easter Festival is on April 8! Check out page 12 for more information.

Need to Know Parks & Rec Information

Business and Park Hours All parks are open from dawn to 11 p.m. The administrative offices are open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of most federal holidays. Centerview/Administrative Offices 227 Municipal Circle Raymore, MO 64083 (Mailing Address) 100 Municipal Circle Raymore, MO 64083

Bad Weather/Activity Rain-Outs The Rainout Line, 816-919-6353, will be updated one hour prior to start time on days when weather is questionable. Download the RainoutLine.com app and choose Raymore Parks & Recreation for immediate notifications. Sign-up for the Parks Monthly e-newsletter at raymore.com/parks

Main Office Phone // 816-322-2791 Website // raymore.com/parks Email // recreation@raymore.com Facebook // @RaymoreParksandRec Instagram // @RaymoreParks

Parks & Recreation Staff Nathan Musteen / Parks & Recreation Director nmusteen@raymore.com Todd Brennon / Recreation Superintendent tbrennon@raymore.com Greta Naab / Office Assistant gnaab@raymore.com Cecilia Walther / Recreation Coordinator cwalther@raymore.com

How to Register for a Program

You can register for a program two different ways:

In-Person

Online

Nick Cook / Athletic Coordinator ncook@raymore.com Steve Rulo / Park Operations Superintendent srulo@raymore.com Jeff Schmill / Park Crew Leader Eddie Gomez, Cody York, Jacob Wickey, James Stewart / Park Workers

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Stop by the Raymore Parks & Recreation office Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and register by check, cash, credit or debit card. All in-person registrations close at 5 p.m. on the registration deadline.

Register online by visiting www.raymore.com/parks and click the Online Registration option located on each sports and recreation program webpage. Online registration deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. on the registration deadline. Email recreation@raymore.com with questions about online registration.

Tiny Soccer

Tiny T-Ball

This four week program for 3- and 4-year-olds will

introduce future athletes to the game of soccer while

teach children the fundamentals of batting, throwing,

having fun. Participants will learn the fundamentals of

catching and running the bases. Children will need

teamwork, following directions and get some exercise.

baseball gloves. Other equipment is supplied. This is

Parents will be used to assist in drill stations. All

not a league; this program is designed to prepare kids

players will receive a shirt and award for completing

for league play. Parents will assist in drill stations. All

the camp.

participants receive a shirt and award for completing

Dates // THURS 4/24 - 5/15 or SAT 4/26-5/17 Sessions // 01: Thursdays, 6-6:45 p.m. 02: Saturdays, 9-9:45 a.m.

the camp. Dates // THURS 6/5-6/26 or SAT, 6/7-6/28 Sessions // 01: Thursdays, 6-6:45 p.m. 02: Saturdays, 9-9:45 a.m.

03: Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m. Fee // $50/session Register by // 4/23* in person or online Location // Recreation Park *or until spots are filled

03: Saturdays, 10-10:45 a.m. Fee // $50/session Register by // 6/2* in person or online Location // Memorial Park *or until spots are filled

BECOME A SPONSOR!

Choose from a variety of sponsorship opportunities and begin your support of local youth sports today. Contact Athletic Coordinator Nick Cook at ncook@raymore.com to learn more. Winter/Spring 2025 / 5

Spring Volleyball Warm Up Clinic

Spring Flag Football

All youth volleyball players are invited to join us

boys and girls in kindergarten through 8th grade.

for a two-hour volleyball clinic hosted by Raymore

Kindergarten will play a total of 6 games during

Parks & Recreation and Metropolitan Community

the season. Teams that consist of 1st graders and

College Volleyball Coach Rob Kaleikau. This clinic

up will play 6 regular season games and an end

is designed to develop skills for first time players

of season tournament. Games will be played on

and refresh volleyball skills for players signed up

Saturdays with practices beginning in March and

to participate in the upcoming spring season. A

games beginning in April. Dates subject to change.

minimum of 15 players are required to host the

This league is a part of the South Metro Group.

clinic. Division of grades are subject to change

There is a possibility of games being played outside

based on size of sessions.

of the City of Raymore.

Date // 2/15

Dates // 3/29-5/17

Ages & Times // 3rd/4th Grade, Noon-2 p.m.

Divisions & Fees // Kindergarten

$95

1st/2nd Grade

$105

3rd/4th Grade

$105

5th/6th Grade

$105

7th/8th Grade

$105

5th-8th Grade, 2-4 p.m.

Fee // $45 per player Register by // 2/10, 5 p.m.

Location // Raymore Activity Center

This is a premier youth flag football league for

Spring Volleyball League This spring volleyball league is for girls and boys

Location // Recreation Park Register by 5 p.m., 1/26 and receive $10 off!

in grades 3-8. Practices will run in the evenings at the local elementary school gymnasiums. Dates are subject to change. If you are interested in helping out and becoming a volunteer coach, please visit our coaching page at www.raymore.com/coach Dates // Practices start 3/10; Games 3/29-5/17 Divisions // 3rd/4th Grade 5th/6th Grade 7th/8th Grade Fee // $105 per player Register by // 2/21, 5 p.m. in person, 2/23 online Register by 5 p.m., 1/26 and receive $10 off! 6 / The Review

$10 late fee applies to all youth sports registrations after registration deadline

Spring Recreational Soccer This league is for children born between 2008-

Summer Recreation Baseball/ Softball Leagues

2017. Practices are held during the weeknights and

Participants will play 8 games from mid-May into

games will be played on the weekends. The U6

July. Practices will start in mid-April depending

division will play a 6 game season without an end

on weather. Teams will play games on Mondays

of season tournament, and the U7/U8 division will

through Thursdays, with Fridays as needed.

play a 7 game season without an end of season

Practices consist of one weeknight and one

tournament. The U9 and older divisions will play a 6

weekend practice. Coaches select practice times

game season with an end of season tournament. All

at the coach meeting. This league is part of the

divisions are coed. Practices start 3/3 and games

South Metro Sports Group program so some

start 3/22. Dates are subject to change.

divisions will travel to other cities to play games.

Divisions & Fees //

U7-U8

U9-U15

$95 $105 $105

All divisions will play an 8-game league, but only 3rd-8th grade teams will have an end of season tournament.

Divisions & Fees //

Location // Recreation Park

T-Ball Kindergarten Coed

$85

1st/2nd Grade Girls Coach Pitch

$105

1st/2nd Grade Boys Machine Pitch

$105

Spring Social Soccer Experience

3rd/4th Grade Girls Player Pitch Softball

$105

3rd/4th Grade Boys Player Pitch Baseball

$105

5th/6th & 7th/8th Grade Girls Softball

$105

This league is for boys and girls in U6-U10 divisions.

5th/6th & 7th/8th Grade Boys Baseball

$105

This instruction based program will begin in April

with skills and drills focused during the first half

Location // Recreation Park

and games played during the second half of each

session. The session will last 6 weeks with drinks and snack provided after each session. Dates // SAT, 4/5-5/10

$10 late fee applies to all youth sports registrations after registration deadline

Sessions // 01: SAT, 11 a.m.-Noon 02: SAT, Noon-1 p.m. Fee // $75 Register by // 3/21, 5 p.m. in person or 3/23 online Location // Recreation Park Register by 5 p.m., 2/10 and receive $10 off! Winter/Spring 2025 / 7

Book Fair

THURSDAY, FEB. 13 I 5-9 P.M. AT CENTERVIEW Celebrate friendship and the love of reading at the Galentine’s Day Book Fair! Shop from a selection of books, connect with fellow bookworms and enjoy crafted mocktails! First 25 people will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win door prizes. Fee // $15 *Fee includes admission, one mocktail drink ticket and light refreshments.

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LEARN MORE!

Summer Men’s Softball League

Adult Open Play Volleyball

This men’s softball league is a 10-week

These 8-week sessions will include an open gym

doubleheader league with a double elimination

format to allow as many games in the two hour

tournament on the 11th week. Schedules are

period. Attend as many sessions as you like that fit

subject to change due to weather and weekend

your schedule. All sessions are offered on Monday

tournaments. Rules will be emailed to team

evenings.

managers or available online on the home page of Teamsideline (www.teamsideline.com/raymore).

Winter Session

All bats and balls must be USSSA stamped. Team

Dates // Mondays, 1/20-3/10

captains are responsible for registration and

Time // 7-9 p.m.

payment of the teams.

Fee // $7 drop-in fee

Dates // Sundays, starting 5/4 Time // 6-10 p.m. Fee // $1000/team Register by // 4/25, 5 p.m. in person, 4/27 online Location // Recreation Park Register by 5 p.m., 3/21 and receive $150 off!

Location // Raymore Activity Center Spring Session Dates // Mondays, 4/7-5/26 Time // 7-9 p.m. Fee // $7 drop-in fee Location // Raymore Activity Center

Adult Recreational Summer Softball League This 8-week doubleheader league will be held on Mondays at Recreation Park and will not have an end of season tournament. Schedules are subject to change due to weather. Rules will be emailed to team captains. Team captains are responsible for registration and payment of the teams. Dates // Mondays, starting 6/2 Time // 6-10 p.m. Fee // $550/team Register by // 5/23, 5 p.m. in person, 5/25 online Location // Recreation Park Winter/Spring 2025//99 Fall 2019

THE R AC IS BACK 10 / The Review

Sunday: Closed (programs & rentals only) Monday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday: Closed (programs & rentals only)

6-8 a.m. - Free to the public 8 a.m.-9 p.m. - $3 per person*

Rental

Fee

Deposit

Gym Half Court

$50/hour

Gym Full Court (up to 6 hours)

$85/hour

Day Full Facility (6-10 hours)

$750

After Hours Full Facility (overnight)

$1200

$600

2-Day Tournament Rental

$1200

$600

*Patrons may use any available gym during the listed hours. However, Raymore Parks & Recreation programs, leagues and rentals will have priority. Schedule is subject to change. Winter/Spring 2025 / 11

r e t s a E Easter l * a v i t s e F C I T Y O F R AY M O R E ' S A N N U A L

Saturday, April 19 at Recreation Park

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Dash begins at 10 a.m. SHARP!

Enjoy dashing to 15,000 eggs, pictures with the Easter Bunny, Easter games, prizes & more! /

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BYOB

(bring your own basket!)

Raymore Summer Camp Lock in your registration for a fun-filled summer with weekly themed games, field trips and activities with the Raymore Parks & Recreation 2025 Summer Day Camp! Get all the details at www.raymore.com/camp Dates/Times // 6/2-8/8; 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (no camp on 7/3, 7/4 and 8/5) Ages // 5-12 Camp Registration Fee // $45 (one-time) and $20 deposit per week of attendance to secure your spot. The deposit will go towards that week’s participation fee. Registration forms required at time of registration. Registration opens 3/3. Weekly Participation Fee // $130 Parent Informational Meeting // Option 1: Thursday, May 15, 6:30 p.m. at Centerview

Option 2: Monday, May 19, 6:30 p.m. at Centerview

Get $20 off of one week of camp if you attend one of the informational meetings!

NOW HIRING CAMP COUNSELORS! This fun summer job will look great on future resumes! Applicants must be energetic and at least 16 years old. Apply now at www.raymore.com/jobs

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Zumba

Youth Speed & Agility

This Latin inspired dance fitness class

Youth athletes will learn the beginning basics of

incorporates international music and dance movements to create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness program. Zumba uses an aerobic fitness approach to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. Instructors: Melisa Ferrari and Kahla Harding Sessions // 01: SAT, 2/8-3/15, 9-10 a.m. 02: SAT, 3/22-4/26, 9-10 a.m. Fee // $30/session or $7 drop-in Age // 16+ Location // Raymore Activity Center

agility, speed and plyometric training. They will also learn proper warm-ups and stretching for competition and practice. This class will help with coordination, quickness and help to develop fast twitch reactions in any sport. Athletes will be broken up into three age groups: 8-11, 12-14, and 14+. Instructor: Trevor Wells Sessions // 01: MON, 1/6-1/27 (no class 1/20) 02: MON, 2/3-2/24 03: MON, 3/3-3/31 04: MON, 4/7-4/28 05: MON, 5/5-5/19

Gentle Yoga Looking for a way to stretch, relax and tone? Our Gentle Yoga class will allow you time to breathe and stretch the stress away. Traditional yoga poses are used to build a class that is appropriate for all fitness levels. Instructor: Melisa Ferrari Sessions // 01: WED, 2/12-3/19, 5:30-6:30 p.m. 02: WED, 4/2-4/23, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee // $30/session or $7 drop-in Age // 16+ Location // Centerview

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Time // 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fee // $55/session (1 month) Location // Raymore Activity Center

spring craft show Saturday, march 8 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the rac 1011 s. madison st.

Interested in being one of our 80+ vendors? Contact Recreation Coordinator Cecilia Walther at cwalther@raymore.com

Painting Classes Join us for a fun and relaxing experience while you’re guided step-by-step in creating your own beautiful painting. All supplies are provided and these classes are suitable for all skill levels and ages.

Winter Scene

Sunshine Flowers

Date // FRI 1/24, 6-8 p.m.

Date // SUN 4/27, 2-4 p.m.

Fee // $35 per person

Location // Centerview

Love Birds

Call Me Cutie Cow

Date // FRI 2/28, 6-8 p.m.

Date // FRI 5/30, 6-8 p.m.

Fee // $35 per person

Location // Centerview

Blue Moon

Date // FRI 3/28, 6-8 p.m. Fee // $35 per person Register by // March 24, 5 p.m. Location // Centerview

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Bridge Club

Bunco

This group of experienced bridge players plays

Join fellow members of the 50 plus community

Party Bridge. Commitment of play is needed for this

for Bunco! Bunco is an incredibly easy dice game

group. Players draw for partners and change each

suitable for newcomers and experienced players

round, scoring for total points at the end of play.

alike. Small prizes awarded for most buncos,

Rules of Play are distributed to all participants.

highest score and lowest score.

Date/Time // 3rd Wednesdays & 4th Tuesdays,

Dates // 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.

1-4 p.m.

Fee // Free

Fee // Free, but please RSVP to 816-322-2791

Location // Centerview

Learner’s Bridge A knowledgeable instructor guides new players in learning the game of bridge. Date/Time // 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. Fee // Free, but please RSVP to 816-322-2791 Location // Centerview

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Shelter Rentals

Book a park shelter for your next outdoor event! 18 / The Review

LEARN MORE AT WWW.RAYMORE.COM/SHELTERS

CONNECT Ways to Connect with Raymore Parks & Recreation Facebook // @raymoreparksandrec Instagram // @raymoreparks Website // www.raymore.com/parks Monthly E-newsletter // Sign up at ww.raymore.com/parksmonthly

NOW HIRING PART-TIME POSITIONS! We are hiring Concessions Attendants, Site Supervisors and Recreation Attendants! Applicants must be at least 16 years old*. Apply now at www.raymore.com/jobs

*Must be at least 18 years old for Site Supervisor and Recreation Attendant 2 positions. Winter/Spring 2025 / 19

Movie in the Bark

Bark in the Park Movie Night Friday, May 9 Movie starts at dusk at T.B. Hanna Station