Welcome to the Bryan Parks
and Recreation Department
"The
Greeks built an Acropolis - And Noah built an
The Russians built a
Sputnik But
(Bryan Times, 1957)
The Benefits of Parks and Recreation is truly endless!
To create strong ties within the
Bryan Parks & Recreation Preschool
We are at his time enrolling children for the 2010-2011 school year. Classes will begin September 20th. Call the Parks and Recreation Office at 419-633-6030 to get your child registered or with any questions you may have.
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A licensed program with a new
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Music and large motor activities
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Come join the program that has been preparing our children for Kindergarten for 30 plus years. |
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Bryan Parks and Recreation
We are now taking registrations for Church League Volleyball Teams....Please call the office for a registration form (419-633-6030)
brochures
Download our seasonal Parks and Recreation brochure.
Fall (PDF)
UP COMING EVENTS
February 2nd - Fitness Blast
The Parks and Recreation Department and Dawn Davis are offering a “Fitness Blast” class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 PM in the Washington School gym. Looking for a great way to burn calories and tone muscles? Get back in shape from the holidays with Fitness Blast! This class combines a variety of cardio-movements and toning/strengthening exercises. Variations will be given for all fitness levels, beginner through advanced. Fitness Blast is the class for those who want a good toning and fat-burning workout without a lot of complicated routines. Bring a towel, rug, or mat to class to sit on. The class starts on February 2nd and is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-6:00 in the Washington School Gym. The class costs $20.00 per month OR $5.00 for each class. You may join anytime; walk-ins are welcome. Call the Parks and Recreation Dept. at 419-633-6030 to register for Fitness Blast.
February 2nd - Basic Belly Dancing
The Bryan Parks and Recreation Department will be having a Basic Belly Dance class for women ages 15 and older. Learn this ancient form and feminine way to exercise with Rita Helena, Directress of the Parvana Moonfire Dance Troupe. All ages and body types can be beautiful belly dancers. Belly dancing tones and strengthens the whole body, enhancing the rhythm, grace, and beauty of women of all ages and body types, in a fun, supportive environment. Students may dance barefoot, in socks, or in ballet slippers, wearing comfortable clothing with a scarf tied around the hips. Bring a notebook and pen to each class. This class welcomes both new and continuing beginners and will provide a solid foundation in the Egyptian style. Students will focus on posture, isolations, basic steps, and combinations; as well as learn about costuming and the history of the dance. No prior dance experience is required. This class will be held at the Community Center on Buffalo Rd., upstairs and will run 4 consecutive Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 PM starting February 2nd, with a cost of $32.00. Class size is limited to 15, so please pre-register by calling the Parks & Recreation office at 419-633-6030 to reserve your space. Pre-payment is highly recommended to guarantee your space and to ensure that the instructor has enough confirmed students to run the class.
February 2nd - Baladi Belly Dancing
The Bryan Parks and Recreation Department will be having a “Baladi Choreography” Belly Dance class for women ages 15 and older. Learn this ancient form and feminine way to exercise with Rita Helena, Directress of the Parvana Moonfire Dance Troupe. Belly dancing tones and strengthens the whole body, enhancing the rhythm, grace, and beauty of women of all ages and body types, in a fun, supportive environment. Students may dance barefoot, in socks, or in ballet slippers, wearing comfortable clothing with a scarf tied around the hips. Bring a notebook and pen to each class. Students will learn the Baladi, a folkloric style of Egypt known as “the mother of belly dance”. The Baladi rhythm, costuming, and improvisational response to music will be explored, building upon the previous foundations. Rita Helena will introduce a new, original choreography. Prerequisite: at least two prior sessions of classes. . Students will be required to purchase zills the first night of class (approximately $20.00). This class will be held at the Community Center on Buffalo Rd., upstairs and will run 4 consecutive Thursdays from 6:45-7:45PM starting February 2nd, with a cost of $32.00. Class size is limited to 15, so please pre-register by calling the Parks & Recreation office at 419-633-6030 to reserve your space. Pre-payment is highly recommended to guarantee your space and to ensure that the instructor has enough confirmed students to run the class.
February 11th - Mom & Me Craft Morning
Bring your preschooler for a morning of bonding and crafts! The Bryan Parks and Recreation Department along with instructor Darby Davis will be hosting a “Mom & Me Craft Morning”. Each parent/child group will work together to make a snowman craft, a felt bead necklace, and other various crafts! All material will be supplied and the cost is $15.00 for each parent/child group. This event will take place on Saturday, February 11th from 10:00-10:45 AM at the Community Center on Buffalo Road. Call the Parks and Recreation office (419-633-6030) to register so that we will be sure to have enough supplies.
February 20th - Yoga Classes
The Bryan Parks & Recreation Department and instructor Dawn Davis will be offering Yoga Classes this Winter at the Community Center. Five weeks (ten lessons) cost just $25.00. The Yoga For Relaxation Class is a great way to strengthen and relax your mind and body, while at the same time calming and relieving stress, and increasing your flexibility, strength, and balance. Standing, sitting, and lying stretches are included, ending with a deep relaxation. All fitness levels will enjoy this class, especially those new to yoga or those who enjoy an easier and more relaxing workout. You're sure to learn something new and, at the same time, get rid of that stress that you've built up throughout the day. This class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:45-5:15 PM, and will start February20th. Power Yoga is another class we are offering and it will challenge you with an invigorating yoga workout. This class will increase your flexibility, balance, strength, and endurance while experiencing the stress relief of yoga. You will work up a sweat with a flowing style of yoga poses followed by some deeper stretches and ending with relaxation. Before you take this class, some previous yoga experience is recommended. This Power Yoga class will be held on Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 PM, and will start on February 20th. Join us and see how Yoga is a great class for everyone. Bring a towel or mat to class to sit on. There is a limit of 25 students in each class. Call 419-633-6030 today to register for our Yoga Classes this Fall.
PARKS
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
Fountain City Park (7.7 acres) est. 1991
Central Park (.25 acre) est. 1997
Israel Gardens Butterfly Park (.50 acre) est. 1997
Maple Grove Park (10 acres) est. 1999
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Parks & Recreation Department
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Bryan Park Board
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Park Maintenance staff
Cort goshia
Tony Scantlen
duke hutchins
David Harrison
Phone: 419-633-6030
Email: parks-rec@cityofbryan.com
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