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Community Members Invited to Share Input on Parks & Recreation Plan Update
Community members are invited to share input that will assist the City of East Lansing in updating its Five-Year Parks, Recreation, Open Space and Greenways Plan.
The updated plan will be adopted in 2020 and will serve as an important document that will help guide the future direction of the City’s parks and recreation system for five years and beyond. The current, 2015 plan can be viewed here.
The final public input meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, 819 Abbot Road. All community members are welcome to attend.
“We hope community members will take advantage of the opportunities available to share their input with us as we work to update this important document,” said East Lansing Parks, Recreation & Art (ELPRA) Director Tim McCaffrey. “Community participation in this process is extremely important to us and will help us in developing an updated plan that is supported by the community members we serve.”
Play Like a Kid Again, Sign Up for Adult Soccer!
ELPRA is offering an Adult 4 v 4 Soccer League that starts on Tuesday, May 14 and finishes the last week of June with a tournament. Each team is guaranteed eight officiated games and at least one tournament game. The cost is $350 per team, and with six people on your roster, it’s less than $60 per person.
They are expected to have men’s, women’s and coed teams. Depending on registration numbers, there will be divisions for 18+ and 30+. Games will be played on Tuesday and Thursday nights, but some weeks may be a double-header. Games will be primarily played at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center, but some games might take place at the East Lansing Soccer Complex.
ELPRA offers a variety of aquatic classes for all ages and skill levels. Classes start for children as young as six months old and continue to the more competitive Junior Trojan Swim Club. Looking for adult programming? Masters Swim Club is available for adults 18 and older who are interested in a competitive fitness club. ELPRA also offers private swim lessons for participants looking for one-on-one instruction that can be tailored to specific needs and current level of swimming.
East Lansing Family Aquatic Center Now Accepting Applications
The East Lansing Family Aquatic Center (ELFAC) is accepting applications for summer employment. ELFAC employs lifeguards, slide operators and customer service associates (admission/concessions). Applicants must be at least 16 years old, have flexible schedules and be willing to work various shifts seven days a week. The aquatic center leadership staff will conduct all necessary training, including lifeguard certification, for the summer staff in May.
ELFAC is an interactive outdoor water facility that provides a safe aquatic experience to patrons off all ages. Features of the facility include a 190-foot tube water slide, 140-foot body water slide, Splash Park, drop slide, diving board, youth frog slide and a number of interactive water-play structures. ELFAC also features a wet/dry sand play area, large sunbathing deck, zero-depth pool entry and concessions.
ELPRA offers a wide assortment of adult softball opportunities, ranging from recreational to competitive. The City of East Lansing will have men’s and coed leagues on various nights of the week starting in late April and running through the end of July. Information packets will be emailed to all 2018 teams. If you wish to be added to the information list, please email Recreation Coordinator Jim Jennings at JLjennings@cityofeastlansing.com.
Three Leagues Available for Youth Baseball
ELPRA offers a variety of youth baseball leagues, including t-ball, coach pitch and kid pitch. Here is the age group, game schedule and cost for each league:
T-ball Age: Five years old and/or in kindergarten Game Schedule: Eight games, Monday and Wednesday night Cost: $65
Coach Pitch Age: First-graders and second-graders Game Schedule: 8-10 games, Tuesday and Thursday night Cost: $70
Kid Pitch Age:Third-graders and fourth-graders Game Schedule: 8-10 games, Monday and Wednesday night Cost: $75
Registration forms will be available in mid-March with a deadline of April 12. A $15 late fee will be applied to late registrations. Spring training will begin May 6 and games will begin the week of May 27. For more information or to download a registration form, visit: https://www.cityofeastlansing.com/902/Sports-Youth-Adult
Beyond Glazing Pottery Workshop
ELPRA is partnering with local artist Mary Fritz of Red Cedar Ceramics Studio to host a Beyond Glazing workshop. In this one-day workshop, participants will learn surface design by using slips, stains and underglazes. Different techniques to make marks in the greenware stage will also be taught, such as mishima, sgraffito, slip trailing and transferring images. This is a terrific workshop to add new texture and splendor to pottery pieces.
The workshop will be offered on Tuesday, March 12 from 1-4 p.m. at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center pottery studio. The cost, including supplies, is $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents. For more information, call (517) 333-2580 ext. 0
Want to get a jump start on registering for your favorite class?
Check out the 2019 winter/spring Connect Magazine! Download a copy here or call us at (517) 333-2580, ext. 0.
Swim Lessons Available for All Ages
East Lansing Family Aquatic Center Now Accepting Applications
