Fall 2023 Park & Recreation Brochure

Park & Recreation Directory

LAKE GEORGE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX Business Office

320-257-5959

WHITNEY RECREATION GYM OFFICE

Gym Hours, Program Registration, Facility Rentals

320-255-7276

SCOTT ZLOTNIK

Community Services and Facilities Director scott.zlotnik@ci.stcloud.mn.us

320-650-3170

MARCI SUSSENGUTH

Recreation Manager Whitney Park & Recreation Center marci.sussenguth@ci.stcloud.mn.us

320-650-3051

JESSICA SCHAEFER

Office Supervisor

Forestry, Park Maintenance, Volunteering, Munsinger Weddings/Photos jessica.schaefer@ci.stcloud.mn.us

320-650-3175

NIA PRIMUS Gardens Supervisor Munsinger and Clemens Gardens nia.primus@ci.stcloud.mn.us

320-650-3128

CASSIE WOISCHKE

Recreation Programmer Lake George/Eastman Park Rentals, Park Shelters, Special Events, Aquatics cassandra.woischke@ci.stcloud.mn.us

320-650-3055

JORGEN ERICKSON

jorgen.erickson@ci.stcloud.mn.us

320-650-3053

Greetings and thank you for being part of our GREATER Community through our various P Recreation programs. We have several quality active and passive recreation opportunities all ages. I welcome you to participate in, and enjoy, your favorite recreation program right community.

Greetings and thank you for being GREATER community participants through our various Park and Recreation programs. This year we continue to have quality offerings for active and passive recreational opportunities for people of all ages. I welcome you to participate in and enjoy your favorite recreation program or continue to enjoy the amazing parks located in our community.

A special thank you to the many people that help make St. Cloud a great place to live.

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I personally value your continued participation and utilization of our programs and parks, which helps make St. Cloud a GREATER place to live, work and recreate.

Sincerely,

Sincerely,

Mayor Dave Kleis

Mayor Dave Kleis

Stay Informed!

St. Cloud Park and Recreation has a lot to offer! To keep up with all the latest announcements, weather cancellations, program additions, deadlines or changes, check us out online!

Now Hiring!

Delivering quality Park and Recreation facilities and programs is serious work and seriously fun! Join our department in one of our part time or seasonal positions:

• Guest Service Representatives

• Fitness Instructor

• Park/Warming Shelter Hosts

• Youth Activity Instructors

• Athletic Field Maintenance

To apply, please visit our Park and Recreation Employment page.

Easy Ways to Register

We are excited to utilize CivicRec, an online portal/ registration system for activity registrations, facility rentals and a more user-friendly website!

Online: Visit us online at www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/416/Registration-Information

Phone: Call 255-7276; please have program and payment information available.

*Non-Resident fees apply

Special Events

Movie Under the StarsTop Gun: Maverick

Grab your lawn chairs or blankets for a FREE outing under the stars and enjoy an incredible open-air screening of the hit movie “Top Gun: Maverick!” This evening of family-friendly entertainment will also include inflatables, yard games, and concessions available for purchase. No registration is required.

Whitney Sports Complex - Softball Field C-3

FREE

day date time

Sa 9/9 7pm

NEW! Dino Dig (Ages 4-6)

BREAKING NEWS! Our Parks team was out doing regular maintenance in the parks and discovered a “dinosaur fossil” at Wilson Park! Become a paleontologist with the help of St. Cloud State professors to learn how enormous or small these amazing creatures were, plus participate in a “mini dino” dig. Have a dynamite time with hands-on experiments, studying fossils, and much more as we journey back in time. Wear your best digging clothes and don’t forget your water!

Wilson Park - 625 Riverside Dr NE

$5/Child

day date time

Sa 9/23 9-10:30am

NEW! Fall Fest

Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins to join us at Riverside Park for Fall Fest! Spooktacular activities include a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, face painting, and more! Fun is lurking around every corner during this FREE family-friendly event!

Riverside Park - 1725 Kilian Blvd

FREE

day date time

F 10/20 4-7pm

Stars & S’mores

St. Cloud Park & Recreation is excited to partner with St. Cloud State University College of Science and Engineering to offer this event for curious, nature loving kids, adults, & families alike! Learn from SCSU professors about the night sky and the celestial objects we can see with our own eyes, make your own planisphere in the park shelter, and take a look through the telescopes to get a fresh perspective on the stars and planets above! Pre-registration is required for all attendees. All youth under 18 are required to be supervised by a registered guardian(s).

Riverside Park - 1725 Kilian Blvd

$5/Participant

day date time

Sa 11/4 8pm

Winter Chill

Bundle up and enjoy free outdoor winter fun for the whole family at Riverside Park! Winter activities include sledding, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, arts and crafts, snow painting, prizes, and much more. Free ski rentals and introductory lessons provided by the Nordic Ski Club & Youth Ski League of Central MN. Snacks will be provided. Bring your own winter activity equipment from home (snowshoes, skis, sleds, etc.); snowshoes will be available for use, while supplies last. No registration required.

Riverside Park - 1725 Kilian Blvd FREE

day date time

Sa 1/20 1-4pm

Whitney Recreation Center

Whitney Recreation Center

Stop in at the Whitney Recreation Center today to check out our 3 hardwood Neoshok basketball courts, 5 volleyball courts, 6 pickleball courts, indoor walking track, exercise room, and more. Come for the day or purchase a punch pass or annual membership. Program registration and annual membership purchase available online. Now offering healthcare reimbursement incentives to cover both track and exercise annual memberships to those who qualify through their health insurance!

*Virtual tour, scheduling, and pricing available online.

Walking Track (Ages 16+)

Don’t let the weather get in the way of your daily exercise! Enjoy a stroll in our year-round climate-controlled facility or get your heart pumping with a faster paced jog or run. Nine laps around the indoor track equals 2,000 steps, or one mile.

Whitney Recreation Center

$4 Daily $45 Punch Pass (15 Uses)

$56 Annual Membership

$50 Annual Senior Membership (Ages 55+)

Fitness Room (Ages 16+)

Meet your cardio and strength training goals at Whitney Recreation Center! We offer the equipment you need – from treadmills and ellipticals to free weights, we’ve got you covered for reasonable rates. Certified ACE Personal Trainer Lori Dingmann will be providing FREE exercise orientations ($35 value), regularly updated workout examples, and personal training sessions. See page 17 for fitness class offerings!

Whitney Recreation Center

$4.25 Daily $65 Punch Pass (30 Uses)

$100 Annual Membership

$75 Annual Senior Membership (Ages 55+)

$35 One Hour Personal Training Sessions

FREE Fitness Room Orientation

Open Gym

Grab a friend or family member and head over to the Whitney Recreation Center to shoot some hoops, spike a volleyball, or play pickleball! Pick your sport and we will provide the setup! Please provide your own balls and/or pickleball paddles and water bottle (first come, first served).

Whitney Recreation Center

$3.25 Youth Daily $4.75 Adult Daily

$60 Youth Punch Pass (30 Uses) $60 Adult Punch Pass (15 Uses)

$85 Annual Youth $150 Annual Adult (Ages 18+)

Court Rentals

Call us to reserve court space to host a tournament, schedule a practice or play a pickup game of basketball, volleyball, or pickleball. Court schedules available online.

Whitney Recreation Center (Fee Per Court, Per Hour)

$40 Adult Basketball $29 Adult Volleyball

$29 Youth Basketball $21.50 Youth Volleyball

$13.25 Pickleball – per net

Open Pickleball Play

Rain or shine, play the fastest growing sport in America at Whitney Recreation Center! If you haven’t tried pickleball, it is a MUST! Players of all skill levels are finding that pickleball offers an aerobic workout – and is a great way to meet new people! We ask all players to welcome new participants and to share courts.

Whitney Recreation Center

$3.25 Daily; $50 Punch Pass (20 Uses)

day dates time

M-F Daily 7am-12pm

W Sep 13, 20 6-9pm

Oct 4, 11, 18, 25

Nov 1, 8, 22, 29

Dec 6, 13, 20, 27

Jan 3, 10, 24

Whitney Recreation Center

Pickleball Lessons

During these 90-minute pickleball classes, we will focus on developing basic skills, reviewing rules and regulations, and implementing them into game situations. Skills covered include ball control, forehand/backhand drive, drive/lob serve, forehand/backhand lob, smash, and strategy. *Strategies & Skills class requires an intermediate level of play.

Whitney Recreation Center

NEW! Adult Voll-o-ween Volleyball Tournament

Bust out your best costume and come be a part of a fun Halloween-themed tournament! Pools and brackets will be created based on teams’ skill levels. This will be a self-officiated, round-robin tournament. The deadline for teams to register is Friday, October 20th.

Whitney Recreation Center

$150/team

day date time

Sa 10/28 8am

Youth Basketball Clinic (Ages 8-12)

Become a must-have player and leader on and off the court with this clinic! The coaching staff will be giving the pointers you need to make improvements in your basketball game to be a game changer. Make sure to wear comfortable athletic shoes and bring a water bottle! Pre-registration is required.

Ladder Pickleball League

Men’s, Women’s, and mixed doubles – players of all skill levels are invited to test their fate in Whitney’s Ladder Pickleball League! Move up or down the ladder based on your play. Best 3 out of 5; games played to 11 points. The deadline to register is Friday, October 13th. Whitney Recreation Center

Adult Winter Volleyball Leagues

Team registration is now open for adult winter volleyball leagues at the Whitney Recreation Center, scheduled to begin the week of December 4-7. Each team is guaranteed 12 regular season matches and a double-elimination playoff. The deadline to register is Friday, November 24th, captain information meeting will be held Wednesday, November 15th from 6-7pm. Teams can register before or after the meeting. See you on the courts!

Whitney Recreation Center $200/team league day start date times

Whitney Recreation Center

$20

day date time

Sa 10/21 9-10:30am

Youth Volleyball Clinic (Ages 6-12)

Get “set” to attend our Youth Volleyball Clinic! Participants will be introduced to basic volleyball skills including passing, serving, setting, and attacking. Clinic attendants are asked to come in athletic clothing, tennis shoes, hair pulled back and to bring their own water bottle. Pre-registration is required.

Whitney Recreation Center

$20

day date time

Sa 12/9 9-10:30am

KinderGym (Ages 0-6)

Available for toddlers through preschoolers, KinderGym is a great way for your child to burn off some energy while interacting with other children. We provide a wide variety of play equipment, including a small bounce house, hula hoops, tunnels, hopper balls and more. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Whitney Recreation Center

$2.25 Daily; $36 Punch Pass (20 Uses)

day dates time

Tu, Th, F Weekly 9-11am

Whitney Recreation Center

Fitness Classes

Time is elusive, but YOU can CONTROL what you do with it. Join us Monday-Friday for our fitness classes offered by our certified instructors. We will provide fun, motivation, accountability, and support. YOU make the commitment and give yourself the gift of wellness and mindfulness.

Lori A. Dingmann

Fitness Coordinator, Personal Trainer

ACE Certified Personal Trainer, AED/CPR/First Aid (American Red Cross), Allegra Learning Solutions Mindful Certified Email: lori.dingmann@ci.stcloud.mn.us

Personal Training (All Ages)

Get a headstart on your New Year’s Resolution! Give Lori a call to help you get back on track to meet your fitness goals! Doesn’t matter where you’re at or your level, we’re here to help you get started!

Whitney Recreation Center

$35/1 - 1 hour or 2 - 30 minute sessions

By Appointment

Fitness Room Orientations (All Ages)

Want to spice up your fitness routine? Set up an orientation and we’ll show you a fresh new outlook on fitness. Spend time with a personal trainer learning proper form and function for the elliptical, bikes, free weights, and weight machines in our exercise room.

Whitney Recreation Center FREE ($35 Value)

By Appointment

WHIT FIT Camp (All Ages)

Wellness – Health – Inclusive – Thrive

FIT Camp is a fusion of cardio, strength, and balance! The variety of exercises including cardio moves, body weight exercises and speed/agility elements ensures that no two classes are the same and that each workout feels new and exciting! Varied intensity levels allow all levels to participate. Feel strong, powerful, and accomplished leaving our FIT Camp. Also includes one 1:1 personal training session and WHIT Packet outlining basic nutrition guidance, a positive mindset, and developing healthy habits.

*Please bring your own yoga mat, towel, and water bottle.

Whitney Recreation Center

$60/6-Week Session; $32.50 Punch Pass (10 Uses); $3.50 Daily Drop-In

day dates time

M, W, F Year-Round 6:15-7am

Core/Cardio Mega Mix (All Ages)

This cardio class with an emphasis on core strength will improve your balance and agility while sweating it all out with a mix of High-Intensity Interval Training, Tabata, and Cardio Kick. Movement can be low impact or high impact depending on your level, but ALL will come out of class with a core afterburn and a sweaty smile!

*Please bring your own yoga mat, towel, and water bottle.

Whitney Recreation Center

$40/6-Week Session; $32.50 Punch Pass (10 Uses); $3.50 Daily Drop-In day dates time

Tu, Th Year-Round 6:15-7am

Whitney Sports Complex

Spanning 142 acres along the scenic Sauk River, Whitney Park is the sports headquarters of the St. Cloud Area. Whitney Sports Complex can host a wide variety of sporting events including soccer, softball, baseball, lacrosse, and ultimate frisbee. The complex consists of 8 slow-pitch softball fields, 2 fast-pitch softball fields, 2 baseball fields, 8 soccer fields, and a tennis court. Whitney also offers a 1.5-mile paved trail that encircles the park. All organized sports or walk/runs are required to have a permit. For more information on setting up a walk/run or to reserve field space for practices, games, tournaments, or special events, please call or visit us online.

*Virtual tour, scheduling, and pricing available online.

Whitney Sports Complex

Fall Youth Soccer

St. Cloud Park and Recreation Youth Soccer’s emphasis is on fun, developing good sportsmanship, learning the ins and outs of the game, and fostering an appreciation of the game of soccer. Please bring a filled water bottle, shin guards, and soccer cleats (or comfortable athletic shoes).

Tiny Kicks Soccer (Ages 4-5)

Whitney Sports Complex – Soccer Field 10

$25

day dates time

Sa 9/16-10/14 9-9:45am

Big Kicks Soccer (Ages 6-9)

Whitney Sports Complex – Soccer Field 10

$30

day dates time

Sa 9/16-10/14 10-11am

Mighty Kicks Soccer (Ages 9-12)

Whitney Sports Complex – Soccer Field 10

$30

day dates time

Sa 9/16-10/14 11:15am-12:15pm

Park Shelter Rentals

Thinking about renting a space for a family reunion, birthday party, reception, or other group gathering this summer – or next? St. Cloud Park and Recreation has a park shelter perfect for your group, large or small. We have 3 park shelters available for rent and are currently taking reservations for 2023 and 2024. Facility locations and their dates available for rent are listed below. For availability and rental requests, please check out our new online portal.

Riverside Park Shelter

1725 Kilian Blvd Available Year Round

Wilson Park Shelter

625 Riverside Dr NE Available 5/1 – 9/30

Lions Park Shelter

4310 Dublin Dr Available 5/1 – 9/30

Sledding/Skiing/Snowshoeing Sundays

The shelter at Riverside Park will be available for public use on the dates listed below. Snowshoes may be checked out for use during this time. Supply is limited; a deposit or valid driver’s license will be required. Keep an eye out for additional dates in our next Winter/Spring brochure!

days dates time

Sa 1/7, 1/14, 1/28 1-5pm

Skating Rinks and Warming Shelters

St. Cloud Park & Recreation maintains many pleasure and hockey rinks in our parks during the winter months:

park location type of rink

Centennial 1725 Centennial Dr Pleasure and Hockey

Haws 805 13th Street S Hockey Only

Lake George 425 East Lake Blvd Lake Skating

Raymond 320 Raymond Ave NE Pleasure and Hockey

Rolling Ridge 6630 Kenwood Rd Pleasure and Hockey

Rotary West 1507 Goettens Way Pleasure and Hockey

Schmidt 751 18th Street S Hockey Only

Seberger 2001 2nd Street N Pleasure Only

Southwood Hts 3500 17th Ave S Pleasure Only

Talahi School 1321 University Dr SE Hockey Only

Lake George Warming Shelter

The Lake George Warming Shelter will be open for public use during the times listed below. The shelter will close for adverse weather or poor ice conditions; please tune into WJON or check our Facebook page for weather related or ice condition closures. Starting date is dependent on the weather and ice conditions. No one is allowed on the ice at Lake George until it is declared safe by the Director. Don’t have skates? Thanks to businesses, community groups and resident donations, we have lots of skates available for free use during warming shelter hours! We cannot guarantee all sizes available.

Special Hours (non-school days)

December 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 1-8pm

December 31 1-4pm

January 15 1-8pm

Closed December 24, 25 & January 1

Sledding Hill and Ski Trails

Grab your friends, family and sleds and head over to Riverside Park or Calvary Hill for some winter fun on our sledding hills! Riverside Park also offers a 2.5k loop ski trail with both flat and rolling hill terrain, groomed for skating and classical skiing. There is access to parking and restrooms; the warming house facility at Riverside is also available for rent.

park location activity available

Riverside Park 1725 Kilian Blvd Sledding Hill & Ski Trails

Calvary Hill 1800 17th Street S Sledding Hill

Munsinger and Clemens Gardens

Munsinger and Clemens Gardens

Located on the corner of University Drive and Kilian Boulevard, visitors can explore over 20 acres of world-class gardens, plant collections, and historic hardscape along the Mississippi River. Open daily throughout the season from 6am-10pm; free admission. Please note: dogs are not allowed in Munsinger and Clemens Gardens. Contributions to support the Gardens are gratefully accepted. To donate to Friends of the Gardens, please visit: www.CommunityGiving.org/

Bloom Calendar for Munsinger and Clemens Gardens

Top blooms for fall. Hope to see you at the Gardens!

· Japanese Maples · Delphiniums

Fall Foliage Asters

· Mums · Ornamental Grasses

Roses Tricyrtis

Photography in the Gardens 2023 Photo Contest

Munsinger and Clemens Gardens

Weddings and Photography

Looking for an outdoor venue for your wedding or photo session? Check out the Munsinger Gardens Special Events Area, which holds up to 50 participants and also offers a wonderful backdrop for your wedding, engagement, family, and senior portraits.

Ceremonies at the Special Events Area, as well as photography permits for both Gardens, are scheduled between late-May and mid-October between 4pm and 7pm on weekdays; between 10am and 7pm on Saturdays; and at 10am on Sundays. Reservations are still available for 2023 and 2024; 2025 reservations begin on January 1st, 2024.

We also offer Off-Season Photography permits for Munsinger Gardens. For a reduced $25 fee, take your fall or winter portraits in the Gardens!

Photographers of all ages: take a photo you’re especially proud of while visiting the Gardens? Share those pics for entry into this annual area photo contest, sponsored by Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society. Photos will be judged in two categories for adults: Landscapes (garden scenery) and Hardscapes (decorative features in the Gardens); youth will be judged from all entries.

Photographs for this year’s contest must be taken between November 2022 and November 2023. Any visitor to the Gardens is eligible to enter. Please visit www.munsingerclemens.com for rules, online submissions, and more information.

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