August 2015 Newsletter

August 2015

Important Reminders:

Marion Pool will be open regular hours up to August 23. Special hours are as follows once school begins:
Monday-Friday
August 24--28: Lap Swim 11:00a.m.-12:30p.m.
                        Open Swim 4:00-7:00p.m.
Saturday-Sunday
August 29--30 Lap Swim 11:00a.m.-12:15p.m.
                      Open Swim 12:30-6:00p.m.
August 31-September 4 NOT OPEN
September 5-6-7 TBD   Due to staffing

UPCOMING EVENTS

MOVIE NIGHT AT LOWE PARK
FREE and open to all ages
Showing the movie UP
Friday, August 14
8:30 p.m.

PICNIC ON THE PRAIRIE
Saturday, August 22 from 7:00-8:30p.m.
Music by Carol Montag & Carlis Faurot
More information

UPTOWN MARION MARKET
Saturday, August 8
8:00 a.m.- noon
City Square Park

ADULT/ FAMILY PROGRAMS

Co-Ed Kickball Tournament
Deadline: August 7

Adult Bags Tournament
Deadline: September 4

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Little Sports Camp
3 & 4 Year Olds
Deadline: August 28

Little Kickers Kickball
3 & 4 Year Olds
Deadline: August 21

Backyard Games
7-12 Year Olds
Deadline: August 28

Online Registration: Cogran is our provider for online registration services. You will need to have a PayPal account to complete registrations.

PARKS & RECREATION NEWS

Tall Grass & Weeds: It is a violation of city code to have plants, grass, or weeds growing uncultivated and out of control at a height of 8 inches or more. Please call the office at 319-447-3580 to report.

Urban Forestry/Tree Maintenance: The Urban Forestry division of the Parks and Recreation Department oversees the maintenance and care of right-of-way trees. Questions or concerns can be directed to 319-447-3580.

Thomas Park & Gill Park: open daily 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Willowood Park: open during regular pool hours, regular pool admission fees apply to use the splash pad within the confines of the pool.

Fitness Trail: The Boyson Trail segment that runs through Hanna Park is getting a makeover this summer. Here's a look at some of the new fitness equipment being installed, thanks to the generosity of the Marion Metro Kiwanis.

SUNRISE YOGA
FREE and open to all ages.
Saturdays in June, July, and August
7:30-8:15 a.m.
Lowe Park Amphitheater

Marion Pool

General pool information

FALL INTO FITNESS

Join the Marion Parks & Recreation Department and Marion Blue Zones Project® for this FREE fitness series held outdoor at the Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts at Lowe Park. Each week, for 5 weeks, a different fitness routine will be demonstrated. Sample such classes as: Tai Chi, Pilates, Zumba, and more. Find a routine or class that suits your needs and get more active today! No need to register or RSVP, just show up and be ready to work up a sweat at 6:00pm.
Fee: FREE
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Dates: Tuesdays in September at Lowe Park
Schedule of Classes: Complete class schedule will be released second week in August.

FLAG FOOTBALL COACHES NEEDED! We are still in need of volunteer coaches for the PeeWee Flag Football (K-1^st) program and the 2^nd-5^th Grade Flag Football program. If you are interested and have already registered your child, you can email Tony Ireland, Recreation Supervisor, at tireland@cityofmarion.org. If you haven’t registered your child yet, when you do so, please indicate on your child’s registration form that you are interested in coaching.

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