Shelbyville Parks & Recreation 2023 Spring & Summer Activity Guide

Parks and Recreation Sta

Trisha Tackett, Parks Director

Ti any Kredit, Recreation Director

Chris Stephens, Sports Director

Wendy Wise, Administrative Assistant

Amy Wisker, Administrative Assistant

Cierra Jenks, Special Event Coordinator

Doug Conner, Maintenance Supervisor

Gary Le er, Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Austin Hutton, Maintenance

Danny Wright, Maintenance

Rodney Holmes, Maintenance

Jonathan Self, Maintenance

Ben Montgomery, Maintenance

Austin McKenney, Maintenance

Brad Newkirk, Maintenance

Matt Thomas, Custodian

Facilities

Clearwick Park

Sunset Park

Sunrise Park

Morrison Park

Kennedy Park

Tindall Park

Carl McNeely Civic Center

Meridian Park Family Aquatic Center

Blue River Memorial Park

The MAC (Meridian Athletic Complex)

Most programming and facilities are handicap accessible, for more information call 317-392-5128

April 7

May 2

May 29

June 19

July 4

September 4

October 9

Good Friday Election Day Memorial Day

Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day

Cancellation of Programs

Park Board Members

Gary Bowen, Gary Nolley, Terie Anderson, Tammy Knox

Brooke Hill, Custodian Parks

Four Easy Ways to Register

Registrations for recreation, athletics and special events may be made in the Parks o ce, by phone with credit card payment, or online on our website, www.shelbyparks.com.

Parks E-mail Addresses

Trisha Tackett ttackett@cityofshelbyvillein.com

Ti any Kredit tkredit@cityofshelbyvillein.com

Chris Stephens cstephens@cityofshelbyvillein.com

Wendy Wise wwise@cityofshelbyvillein.com

Amy Wisker awisker@cityofshelbyvillein.com

Cierra Jenks cjenks@cityofshelbyvillein.com

Doug Conner dconner@cityofshelbyvillein.com

Parks O ce Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Registrations will be processed as they arrive and will be handled on a rst come/ rst serve basis unless otherwise noted. Signing up for one class does not guarantee a space in the next class session if the class is ongoing. You must pre-register for each individual class session.

All fees must be paid before services can be given!

Refund Information

Once a program begins it is not policy to refund enrollment fees. If an instructor becomes ill and the class must be canceled and not rescheduled, refunds will be made.

Park Board Meetings

Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at the Carl McNeely Civic Center at 4:15pm. The meetings are open to the public.

The programs listed in the guide will be o ered unless the number of participants falls below the minimum requirement. After programs are underway, cancellations will occur only if the instructor is sick and unable to attend or the weather causes us to cancel. To check on cancellation of classes, please call 392-5128. To check evening activities to see if a cancellation has occurred call the Parks o ce before 4:00pm on the day of the program.

Photo Policy

We reserve the right to use any photos taken by Parks Employees during programs and special events at our facilities. These photos may appear on social media, our website or in parks marketing material.

Do you know where we are located?

We are located in the Carl McNeely Civic Center building (the old Junior-Senior High). If you are coming from Colescott Street turn left on Meridian Street, then straight to Second Street. Turn left on Second Street - go one block up to South Tompkins Street turn right, our entrance will be on the right hand side of the road.

Come celebrate Easter with the Shelbyville Parks Department & the Easter Bunny!

Easter Egg Hunt Shelbyville Parks Department Community

Bring your own camera to capture your child’s picture with the Easter Bunny!

The Bunny will arrive on the fire truck at 12pm!

A special thanks to the Shelbyville Fire Department for delivering the Bunny to us safely each year! Make sure to bring your own basket to collect eggs!

Saturday April 1st at Kennedy Park

FREE Admission • Open to children ages 10 & under • The hunt starts at NOON!

Teddy Bears In The Park

We will explore different parks each week!

Register at the Parks Dept. 317-392-5128

Every Wednesday of June & July: 9-10am or 6-7pm

PARENT-CHILD INTERACTION CLASS

You and your child will have the opportunity to exercise and socialize in this class. Coordination, large motor skills, and movement skills will be developed through climbing, running, jumping, and playing outdoors. Creativity will be enhanced using the parachute, hula-hoops, balls, and other play toys. Enjoy making a craft, eating a snack, and listening to a story!

Ages 5 and Under • $25/Month

& Bro ies Bunnies

SESSION 1: 3-6 years old • 1-3pm

SESSION 2: 7-12 years old • 4-6pm

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 $25 Per Person

Includes: Canvas, brownie & drink

SHELBYVILLE PARKS DEPT

SUMMER CAMP

2023 CAMP STARTS MAY 30!

9 Weeks of Pure Fun!

WHAT YOU WILL WANT TO KNOW:

• Field Trips throughout the summer

• We will be eating at the Free Lunch Program at Morrison Park (Monday, Wednesday, & some Fridays)

• Tues. & Thurs. must bring a lunch & drink

• At the time of registration you will receive a handbook with “detailed” information

• “Meet the Counselor Night” will be May 24

• Each child will receive a camp shirt

• Weekly registration accepted, but you must register by the Monday prior to the week your child will be attending camp otherwise, a late fee will be charged.

REGISTER EARLY!!!

• Sign up for REMIND to get up-to-date texts sent directly to your phone

• Newsletter weekly

Register Weekly!

Ages 6-12

ADVENTURE CAMP

Ages 7-12

Drop off times: 7-9am Pick up times: 4-5:30pm

Late fees will be charged after 5:30pm!

Both camps have a 1-time registration fee $40/child. To register, call 317-392-5128 or visit www.shelbyparks.com

Monday - Friday • $100/Week

Discount for 2 or more kids

CAMP PARKS

Ages 6-12

Mon, Wed, Fri • $75/Week

No outside food or drinks can be brought into the pool.

Gates open at 7:30pm

FRIDAY JULY 21

ADMISSION IS FREE

Pack your swimsuit towel and your entire family for swimming and a movie!

Limited number of guests will be admitted in the gates

Meridian Park Family Aquatic Center

Join us on June 21 from 12-7pm

Admission is FREE!

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May 6 and November 11, 2023 8am - 1pm

Parks Department

945 S. Tompkins St.

65+ Booths

Booth Space goes fast! Reserve Your Spot Today!

w/ table $25 • w/out table $15

Booth location is rst come rst serve. Book EARLY! Max 2 booth spaces per person. Set up time is Friday ONLY, 4-9pm

May 6 is SOLD OUT!

ECommunity SALE! No room to have it at your house or just don’t want to mess with the hassle of advertising or cleaning out your garage to make room?

NO WORRIES! Call us today to reserve your spot. We have the room and we’ll take care of all the advertising for you! With over 65 booths, the crowd is great!

COME AND SEE THIS!

May 20th at 9am

Shelby County Fairgrounds

Athlete Meeting at 8:30am • Events Start at 9am Rain or Shine

To register, visit the Special Events page at shelbyparks.com and select Blue River Highland Games

Registration limited to 60 athletes

Spectators pay $5 each at gate • Kids 5 and under are free

List of Events:

Heavy Weight for Distance Light Weight for Distance

Weight Over Bar

Caber Sheaf

Free Live Music at Blue River Memorial Park Free Live Music at Blue River Memorial Park

Brought to you by Shelbyville Parks Department & Shelby County Tourism

The FREE concert line up for 2023 features professional touring bands from the midwest.

Pack up your lawn chair and blanket, grab dinner from the food truck, and enjoy an evening of live music.

Concerts are supported by Shelbyville Parks Department, Shelby County Tourism, and Blue River Foundation.

Alcohol will be served by Capone’s Speakeasy.

For more information on how to become a sponsor, contact parks@cityofshelbyvillein.com

BRINGING YOUR OWN ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IS PROHIBITED.

May 19

May 19

Hello Weekend

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July 14

July 14

Heartache Tonight

Heartache Tonight

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Other Sponsors

Blue River Memo�ial Park

Park Rules

• Park Closes @ 10pm

• NO SMOKING

• Pets need to be on a leash

• No loitering

• TRASH must be carried out with you

• Public intoxication is prohibited

• No weapons are allowed to be discharged in the park

• No personal grills

Facilities Are Handicap Accessible!

2 Hours - $90 3-4 Hours - $150 5+ Hours - $220

FREE TO THE PUBLIC! · HOURS: 9AM-7PM DAILY

Located inside Blue River Memorial Park · 725 Lee Blvd. · 392-5128

• No food or drinks in the splash pad area

• Diapers are to be put in the trash in the restroom

• If rules of the park are broken you will be asked to leave

No animals on the Splash Pad or Playground

No bikes or skateboards

Keep the area clean

Take trash with you when you leave

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Parks are TRASH FREE! You must take your trash with you!

Park Rules:

Parks are open 8am-10pm

Smoking is prohibited

No loitering

No bullying

Pets MUST be on a leash & pet waste must be picked up or you could be fined

Fires are permitted in grills ONLY

No personal grills

Clearwick, Kennedy, Morrison, Sunrise, and Sunset Parks:

2 Hours 3-4 Hours

5+ Hours

Blue

2 Hours 3-4 Hours

READING ADVENTURES in the Park

June 8th 11:00 AM

Trail Clean up on the Blue River Trail

June 23th time TBD

Storytime and participate in The Longest Day Walk taking place at the Blue River Memorial Park. Presented by The Shelby County Active Aging Coalition to ght the darkness of Alzheimer's.

More info will be available at the Summer Reading Kick-off taking place at the main library on June 6th from 3-6 PM. Visit www.myshelbylibrary.com for information about library events or come in and pick up a newsletter.

$40 $60 $80

Shelters can be rented 8am-9pm

Motorized vehicles are allowed only on park drives or parking area

Carry your trash out when you leave the park and dispose properly

TRASH-FREE parks!

Public intoxication & minor consumption are prohibited

All other state public laws apply

REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

One time registration fee $75/non-refundable

Proudly Serving Our Children and Our Community Since 2002!

ww w.shelbyparks.com • 317-392-5128

PARKS PRESCHOOL

We prepare your child for life, not just for Kindergarten.

A child's first experience in school is very important to insure they are excited about the learning process. We foster a positive learning environment by working with your child's strengths and weaknesses to develop their unique learning style.

Fun is incorporated into learning; each activity has a purpose.

We focus on team building activities which helps develop the social aspect and a willingness to work with others.

Academically your child will write their name, count to 100, learn reading readiness skills, and much more.

Monday through Friday 4's & 5's Pre-K class 8:20-11:00am (Half Day)

$125 PerMonth

Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday 3's & 4's Preschool class 11:50am-2:30pm (Half Day)

$75 PerMonth

Fun-filled trips are planned to get your kids out into the community.

We encourage interactive parent involvement through weekly newsletters that highlight what we learned so you can continue the learning process at home. We also want parents to come to school during special party days and field trips.

We are taking extra steps to ensure the success of your child!

We are taking to ensure the success your child!

• hands-on learning

• Individualized instructions

• small classroom sizes

• team building activities

• interactive play

• positive learning environment

• language entertainment

• multi sensory math activities

• music and movement

• science expiration activities

HOOK A KID ON GOLF

Blue Bear Golf Club

2660 N. Riley Hwy. Shelbyville

Dates:

Time:

Ages:

June 19-23 9-10:30 am 8-15

Registration Deadline is June 5th

A limited number of scholarships are

This week long clinic held at Blue Bear Golf Club and instructed by Jason Bass, Shelbyville High School Girls & Boys Varsity Golf Coach offers children ages 8-15 an introduction to the skills & techniques of golf.

725 Lee Blvd. • Shelbyville

$30/year for your first dog

$20/year for each additional dog (limit 2 dogs per handler)

Membership includes one gate key fob per household and dog tag. Membership is 1 year from the month you register. Please clean up after dogs. Blue River Run is a two-acre dog park located in Blue River Memorial Park. It features 3 separate areas, one for dogs of all shapes and sizes to enjoy, one for dogs under 25 lbs., and one for dogs over 25 lbs. The dog park is completely fenced with an electric gate entry system. This gate system will limit entry to members only who have shown proof that their dog(s) are properly vaccinated and parasite free. We want this park to be safe for pets and people. Any dogs displaying aggressive behavior will be asked to leave. The dog park consists of walk ways, shade trees, a watering station and plenty of open area for running.

Shot records: you must show proof before receiving a key fob. Required by law. Rabies (RV), DHPP or DA2PPV, (which is Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus, Parain uenza), Bordetella & Lepto.

LEAGUE GAMES START THE WEEK OF JUNE 5

Shelby County Girls T-Ball & Softball

2023 Registration through April 28

SCGS is a girls’ softball league sponsored by the Shelbyville Parks & Recreation Department. SCGS continually strives to provide a positive environment in which girls have the opportunity to learn the sport of fast-pitch softball.

AGES 46: $45/CHILD* • AGES 714: $85/CHILD

TEAM REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED FOR AGE DIVISIONS 8 & UP Team Fee is $450 until Apr. 28 • Team Fee is $500 After Apr. 28

10U ages 9 & 10 14U ages 13 & 14

TUESDAY NIGHTS

SUNDAY AFTERNOONS Starts Sept. 10 Starts Sept. 12

A LEAGUE WOMEN

Competitive games B LEAGUE WOMEN

Recreational games

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Guys can join in on the fun!

Early Registration August 1-18 • Late Registration August 21-25

Games played September - December

Early Registration: $225 • Late Registration: $275

Each session consists of 10 games plus single elimination tourney. 6 players per team. 10 max per roster (Ages 16 and up) Awards given to league and tourney winners. All games played in Parks Dept. Gym: 945 S. Tompkins St. • Shelbyville. Tuesday Night games start September 12 and Sunday Afternoon games start September 10.

(Limited

Meridian Park Family Aquatic Center

Sunday May 28th L P NOPE S P E S

L RU ES P L

All children 10 years and younger must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Only PROPER SWIM ATTIRE will be allowed in the pool area. Basketball shorts or cutoffs are NOT allowed in the water. NO FOOD, drinks or chewing gum will be allowed in the pool gates

NO SMOKING on the pool grounds. WE ARE A SMOKE-FREE FACILITY

You must be 48” to go down the Corkscrew Slide (due to the current)

Admission receipt needs to be kept - NO refunds for closing early

No flotation devices allowed (water wings, rafts, etc.)

No profanity or vulgarity is allowed. We are a family facility

No street shoes are to be worn in the pool

ONLY a clean white t-shirt may be worn in the water

No rough play allowed! Your safety is very important to us!

SWIM SAFE!

Due to weather or low attendance our facility may close early or not open. Call 317-392-5128 or visit www.shelbyparks.com

ANYONE can be asked to leave at anytime if above rules are not followed!

$2 / includes swim diaper $3

Pool is open daily thru July 30

Pool will be open on weekends only August 5, 6, and 12 August 13th will be Doggie Day at the Pool from 1-3pm

RELATED

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

At Meridian Park Pool!

JUST $125

YOUR PARTY PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• 2 hour party

• Admission for 10 children and 2 adults into the Meridian Park Pool for the entire day (tent will only be for your speci ed party times)

• Designated party tent with tables

• Hotdog, chips & a small drink for up to 10 children

• “First in line” wristband for the birthday child for the slides & diving board

• Birthday T-shirt for the birthday child

Please Note:

• 2 chaperones will be allowed to enter for free in the facility, but food is not included (adult guests cannot be substituted for child guest)

• Parties must be reserved at the Parks Office, 945 S Tompkins St. or call 317-392-5128

• Parties are for ages 12 and under

• Cake not provided in package

• Need at least 24 hours notice to book party

• Weather Policy: If the pool closes due to weather, you may reschedule or depending on time, partial refunds may be given

Party Time Options: Party Time Options:

1-3pm Daily • 3:30-5:30pm Daily 6:30-8:30pm Tuesday and Thursdays

Call today to reserve: 317-392-5128

317-392-5128PoolRentals Rentals

You can rent out the Meridian Park Family Aquatic Center for your next PRIVATE birthday party, corporate outing, family reunion, church social or just gathering with friends on a hot summer night.

Private, shaded sitting. Perfect for families or visiting with friends. Includes a couch, two chairs and table. (holds up to 6 people)

DAYS YOU CAN RESERVE: 6:30-8:30pm

Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

TIMES YOU CAN RESERVE: 50-100 guests • $375.00 101-175 guests • $425.00 176 & up • $525.00

COST FOR RESERVATION: For parties under 50 people see above section on Birthday parties.

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TWILIGHT RENTAL • $20 Mon-Sun 4-6pm

FULL DAY RENTAL • $50 Mon-Sun 12:15-6pm

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