Bryan Parks and Recreation Department

Welcome to the Bryan Parks

and Recreation Department

"The Greeks built an Acropolis - And Noah built an Ark

The Russians built a Sputnik But Bryan built a Park"

(Bryan Times, 1957)

The Benefits of Parks and Recreation is truly endless!

Mission Statement:

To create strong ties within the Bryan community in order to achieve diverse leisure experiences, to preserve and utilize the natural beauty of our environment, and to enhance the quality of life.

Bryan Parks & Recreation Preschool

We are at his time enrolling children for the 2012-2013 school year. Classes will begin in August. Call the Parks and Recreation Office at 419-633-6030 to get your child registered or with any questions you may have.

�       A licensed program with a new curriculum that meets early learning standards set by the State of Ohio to promote kindergarten readiness

�       Music and large motor activities are offered with an emphasis on socialization

�        Professional, loving staff

Text Box: � A licensed program with a new curriculum that meets early learning standards set by the State of Ohio to promote kindergarten readiness
� Music and large motor activities are offered with an emphasis on socialization
� Professional, loving staff

Come join the program that has been preparing our children for Kindergarten for 30 plus years.

Text Box: Come join the program that has been preparing our children for Kindergarten for 30 plus years. Text Box: Classes offered:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday (4 and 5 year olds)
8:30 AM-11:30 AM or 12:30 PM-3:30 PM
Tuesday and Thursday (3 and 4 year olds)
9:30AM-11:30 AM or 12:30 Pm-2:30 PM

OPENINGS AVAILABLE

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UP COMING EVENTS

April 28th - Introduction to Disc Golf

Disc golf is an increasingly popular activity for all ages. This sport is inexpensive and is like taking a walk in the Park following your disc. The Recreation Park now has a full 18 holes; which makes it the best Disc Golf course between Toledo and Ft. Wayne. If you would like to learn more about the sport or the course, there will be an informal meeting on Saturday, April 28th to learn how to throw the disc forehand, backhand, under trees, over trees, or how to make them roll. Stan Tipton and John Ryan will host this informational meeting at the start of the disc golf course, located in the Recreation Park, near the varsity soccer field on Newdale Drive. This introduction is free but we would like you to register with the Parks and Recreation office (419-633-6030) so that we may be prepared for everyone in attendance. Bring with you any discs or frisbees you may have.

This introduction will be held on Saturday, April 28^th at 1:30 PM in the Recreation Park.

April 30th - Container Gardening Class

Learn how to create spectacular color containers. You will start by learning how to select the perfect container and how to plant your chosen plants in the proper soil, using the correct fertilizers. During this class you will help plant containers for use in the Parks. Tips for growing vegetables in containers will also be discussed. This class will be held on Monday, April 30^th at 7:00 PM in the Community Center on Buffalo Road. The fee is only $6.00 so come and plant in the dirt with instructor Cort Goshia and pick up some tips for making colorful planters. Call the Parks and Recreation office at 419-633-6030 to register for this class.

May 5th - Pitch, Hit, & Run Competition

The Parks & Recreation Dept., in cooperation with the Bryan Lions Club, is sponsoring a Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition on Saturday, May 5th, from 8:30 AM � 10:30 AM, at the Recreation Park. Awards will be handed out at 11:00 AM. This national skills program provides boys & girls, ages 7-14, the opportunity to showcase their batting, throwing, and base running abilities. The four age groups are: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14 with boys and girls competing together. This fun program includes four levels of competition, including the National Finals at the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. In the previous years Bryan has been fortunate to have Matt Wisler and Derek Hug make it all the way to the All-Star Game. This Pitch, Hit, and Run Competition encourages youth participation and emphasizes the "FUN" element of baseball competition. The competition is designed to test three of the most fundamental aspects of baseball: batting, fielding/throwing, and base running. Registration is at 8:30 AM. Competition is from 8:30 AM till 10:30 AM in the Recreation Park. Individuals can complete the skills program in approximately thirty minutes. Call 633-6030 for more information.

May 8th - Kids Cupcake Decorating Class

The Bryan Parks and Recreation Department along with Alicia Crites will be having a Kids Cupcake Decorating Class on Tuesday, May 8^th from 6:00-8:00PM. Kids, ages 6-12, can come to have fun!! Students will learn the early basics of decorating while having fun. Each student will decorate a dozen cupcakes which will be theirs to take home along with the decorating bag and tips that they will use. All necessary materials will be supplied. We must have a least seven registered to hold this class. Please register by May 1st so that supplies can be ordered. This class will be held at the Community Center on Buffalo Road with a cost of $15.00 each; please call the Parks and Recreation office, 419-633-6030, to register.

May 12th - Basic Cake Decorating Class

The Bryan Parks and Recreation Department along with Alicia Crites will be having a Basic Cake Decorating Class on Saturday, May 12^th from 8:30 AM-12:30PM. Make friends and family envious when you show up at the next gathering sporting a one-of-a-kind cake. In just one, four hour lesson you will possess the skill necessary to create unique cakes or cookies. You�ll learn how to pipe figures, create borders, and produce flowers. You will decorate one 8� round cake to take home. All necessary materials will be supplied for you; the icing bag and tips that you use will be yours to take home. We must have a least seven registered to hold this class. Please register by May 4th so that supplies can be ordered. This class will be held at the Community Center on Buffalo Road with a cost of $45.00 each; please call the Parks and Recreation office (419-633-6030) to register.

May 17th - Pruning Gardening Class

Be prepared to join in when you come to this class! Instructor Cort Goshia will first demonstrate, and then let you try your hand at things during this class. You will learn proper pruning techniques for flowering shrubs, evergreen, and ornamental trees. Instructor Cort Goshia will introduce you to pruning tools and equipment and show you the proper usage of them, and then let you take a try with them if you want. Cort will also give a demonstration on rejuvenation trimming. This class will be on Thursday, May 17^th from 7:00-9:00 PM in the parking lot next to the Imagination Station. The fee is $6.00 and you may register by calling the Parks and Recreation office at 419-633-6030.

PARKS

Bryan is blessed with many parks and continues to grow in acreage and facilities.

Recreation Park (78 acres)

Garver Park (13.2 acres) est. (1909)

Moore Park (11 acres) est. 1937

Mattie Marsh Park (1 acre) est. 1954

Hitt Park (1 acre) est. 1956

Roseland Park (8 acres) est. 1970

East End Park (8.3 acres) est. 1976

Fountain City Park (7.7 acres) est. 1991

Central Park (.25 acre) est. 1997

Israel Gardens Butterfly Park (.50 acre) est. 1997