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The
GUIDE
Winer/Spring 2021
Tulip
Time
2021
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Hillcrest Park and
Community Center offer both
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SHAWNEE COUNTY PARKS + RECREATION VISION:
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“Shawnee County Parks + Recreation in partnership with the citizens
Winer/Spring 2021
of Topeka and Shawnee County will develop and manage accessible,
ON THE walkable parks, recreation facilities and programs through a collaborative
leadership process that provides a long-term perspective for how parks
COVER and recreation will impact the livability and economic value of living in the
city and county.”
Tulip
The remodeled Hillcrest
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2021 Community Center is SHAWNEE COUNTY PARKS + RECREATION MISSION:
the capstone of a several-
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“Shawnee County Parks and Recreation is an essential service
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year upgrade to update established to improve quality of life for all residents of the county by
and improve Hillcrest proactively responding to changing demographics, emerging trends
while maximizing all available resources in providing quality parks,
Community Park. recreation facilities and programs that enhance the residents health,
Improvements to the park promotes economic vitality and long term sustainability now and for future
Hillcrest Park and
Community Center offer both
include the area’s first generations.”
outdoor fitness equipment,
first Futsal Courts, multiple REFUND POLICY AND PROCEDURE
It is the intention of Shawnee County Parks + Recreation to offer a
improvements to Hillcrest refund and/or account credit for participants who qualify and meet the
Pool, new outdoor security requirements. All refunds will be issued via check in accordance with the
lighting and new lighting County’s Treasurer’s bill paying schedule. There are no cash refunds.
MEET YOU THERE! and a new floor in the
Programs may be combined or cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. A
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gymnasium. full refund or SCP+R credit will be issued for programs, sports leagues or
shelter reservations cancelled by SCP+R.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Any account with an outstanding balance will have the requested refund
amount applied to that balance. If requested refund amount exceeds the
outstanding balance, a refund will be issued.
FEATURES DEPARTMENTS REFUND REQUEST
Sports Leagues/Clinics, Programs, Camps and Room Rentals
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Refunds will be issued with a 20 percent cancellation fee if cancelled by
Tulip Time 6 Adopt-a-Park/Trail participant at least 14 days prior to start date. Cancellations less than 14
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days prior to start date will receive a 50 percent SCP+R credit.
Winter/Spring Events
8 Parks For All Foundation Shelter and Other Facility Rentals
Refunds will be issued with a 20 percent cancellation fee for rentals
PROGRAMS 9 Kossover Tennis Center cancelled by the participant at least 30 days prior to the reservation date.
Cancellations fewer than 30 days prior to the reservation date will receive
10 Volunteer!
a 50 percent SCP+R credit. Cancellations with fewer than 60 days prior to
3 Preschool
the reservation date will receive a 50 percent account credit. No refund will
be issued if cancellation is less than seven days prior to the reservation
12 Fitness Pass date. All reservation transfers shall follow the conditions of this policy.
5 Youth Transfers to a lower-priced shelter shall not yield a refund.
13 West Lawn
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Campground
Adult Memorial Gardens All campground fees are non-refundable, including any unused
reservations.
9 Senior 14 Shawnee County Trails Refund Request
A Refund Request Form must be completed. Form is available at
10 Fitness & Wellness 18 Golf Courses parks.snco.us or by calling 785-251-6800.
14 Sports 19 Facility Rentals
Send completed forms to:
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation, 3137 SE 29th St.,
Topeka, KS 66605-1885
16 Summer Camps 20 Old Prairie Town ATTN: Accounts Receivable or email: prrefunds@snco.us
17 Special Events 22 Regional Parks
SCHOLARSHIPS
“Our vision for programming is to reach out to people of all ages to
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encourage them to experience parks and recreation facilities through well-
Community Center Room 23 The Kansas Children’s designed programs that create a lifetime of memories.”
and Gym Rentals Discovery Center
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation provides a wide variety of recreation
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opportunities for youth, yet not all families are able to afford the fees for
Topeka Zoo participation in our programs. A youth scholarship program has been
designed to assist those who meet the financial guidelines as set forth.
25 Directory Scholarship approval is good from Feb. 1, 2020 to Jan. 31, 2021. Forms
are posted at parks.snco.us or call 785-251-8600.
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TULIP TIME
APRIL
9-25
100,000 TULIPS AND SPRING FLOWERING BULBS
Tulip Time is set for April 9-25.
See nearly 100,000 multiple colored tulips and spring flowering bulbs including daffodils and
hyacinths blanketing three public gardens:
• Ted Ensley Gardens/Lake Shawnee
• Doran Rock Garden/Gage Park
• Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Botanical Garden
Tulip Time has drawn visitors from 68 cities in Kansas, five states and even five foreign
countries. With the COVID-19 pandemic still with us, we encourage visitors to practice social
distancing by remaining six feet from other park patrons. Masks are encouraged as well. JOIN OUR TEAM!
TULIP TIME INCLUDES TWO POPULAR SPECIAL EVENTS
WE’RE
Tulips at Twilight
Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Botanical
Tulip Festival at the Lake
Ted Ensley Gardens/Lake Shawnee
HIRING!
Garden The very popular Tulip Festival at the Lake Concessions
One of Shawnee County’s favorite special returns to Ted Ensley Gardens. Enjoy live Cashiers
events, Tulips at Twilight features more than music, visit the craft vendors, enjoy fun for Lifeguards
35 lighted displays including larger-than-life the kids and stroll the gardens to view tens
Campground Attendants
flowers as you stroll garden pathways with of thousands of tulips on a beautiful spring
thousands of tulips illuminated by luminarias. Park Maintenance
day.
Golf Course Maintenance
Date: April 17
Enjoy live music and building tours of Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shelter Cleaning Crews
Old Prairie Town on Friday and Saturday Fee: $5 Sports Field Maintenance
evenings. The garden is open Sunday Sports Staff
through Thursday for a more tranquil Summer Camp Counselors
experience. Visit: www.snco.us/oasys
The Winter/Spring issue of The Guide was
in development prior to the latest COVID-19
Presented by the Friends of Ward-Meade
restrictions. While some programs may
Date: April 9-25
be canceled, we are endeavoring to offer
Time: 7-10 p.m. programs as restrictions are lifted and the
Fee: $5 safety of our community allows.
Children 5 and under free
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2021 WINTER/SPRING 1
2021 WINTER/SPRING
JAN. 25-29
EVENTS APRIL 17
Kansas Day Tulip Festival at the Lake
Crestview Community Center Ted Ensley Gardens/Lake Shawnee
Take part in our community art project Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
and help celebrate the Sunflower State’s Fee: $5
160th birthday! The community can drop
in and personalize a sunflower petal
with your favorite thing about Kansas. APRIL 24
The completed project will be hung in Family Gala - Butterfly Ball
the center. Great Overland Station
Ages: All Ages Enjoy a memorable evening with your
Fee: Free child! Dinner, dancing to a DJ, and fun
photo booth pictures will highlight the
MARCH 6
evening.
Date: Feb. 6
Spring Fling Craft Show Time: Sat. 6-8 p.m.
Garfield Community Center Fee: $40/couple; $14/additional child
Shop for homemade local goods for the Pre-registration required.
perfect gift. Items include, but are not
limited to jewelry, quilts, small crafts,
candles, baked goods and much more! MAY 1
Vendor inquiries please call Garfield May Day Craft Show
Community Center 251-6950. Crestview Community Center
Time: Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrate spring and take home various
Fee: Free Admission handmade crafts and treats from the
greater Topeka artisan community!
APRIL 1
Vendors call Crestview Community
Center.
Moonlight Egg Hunt Time: Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Shawnee North Community Center Fee: Free Admission
Bring your flashlight and hit the trail to
find the eggs.
Age: 5-12 yrs. MAY 12
Time: Thurs. 8-9 p.m. Preschool Track and Field Meet
Fee: $10 per person APRIL 9-25 Central Park Community Center
Pre-registration required Tulip Time Preschoolers participate in various
APRIL 2 Ted Ensley Gardens/Lake Shawnee, events including the new mini-mile
Doran Rock Garden/Gage Park bubble run.
Adaptive Eggstravaganza Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Age: 3-5 yrs.
Gage Park Botanical Garden Date: May 12
This first-time event is geared for our Time: Wed. 6-8 p.m.
adaptive community. The egg hunt Fee: $15 per person/for all events
will begin at 6 p.m. on the Accessible APRIL 9-25
Ball Diamond in Gage Park. Pre- Tulips at Twilight
registration is encouraged for special Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade
accommodations. Botanical Garden
Ages: 21 yrs and younger Time: 7-10 p.m.
Time: Fri. 6 p.m. Fee: $5 Children 5 and under free
Fee: $5 per participant
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PROGRAMS
REGISTRATION
Choose from one of the many classes, activities, sports or other programs offered through Shawnee County Parks +
Recreation and we’ll make it easy for you to register!
• To register online, go to parks.snco.us and click the Online Registration icon.
• Forms may also be mailed, walked in, phoned in or faxed to any Shawnee County Parks + Recreation facility.
Garfield Community Center 251-6950
Time: Tues. 9-11 a.m.
Shawnee County Parks and
Recreation programs are developed
PRESCHOOL
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
with several goals in mind: Time: Thur. 9-10 a.m.
• SCP+R strives to promote a healthy Toddler Open Gym/Space
active lifestyle through program Central Park Community Center
activities and choices. Preschoolers will get a chance to develop
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large and fine motor skills while socializing
• Participants develop new skills and Time: Wed. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
with peers. Adults bringing participants
abilities. can help provide a supportive environment
• Staff and instructors provide an Shawnee North Community Center
for exploration of new activities. Equipment
emotionally supportive, positive 251-6900
provided.
environment. Time: Mon. 10 a.m.-Noon
Age: 3-5 yrs.
• Programs offer an opportunity to Date: Ongoing
engage in socialization for all ages. Fee: Free
• Large motor skills, fine motor
skills, are promoted through new Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
experiences and peer interaction. Time: Wed. 10 a.m.-Noon
Oakland Community Center 251-6953
Time: Thur. 9-10 a.m.
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Wiggle Giggle & Go Dance 1 Sporty Sprouts
This class will keep kids moving with Develop coordination, rhythm and basic Recreational sports clinics provide a
exciting activities. This is a great chance ballet and tap moves that will support great way to introduce kids to a variety of
to learn new games and lots of giggles. large motor skills in an active supportive activities that encourage an active healthy
Classes held the second Wednesday of environment. lifestyle. Clinic instructors will provide a
every month. Age: 3-5 yrs. safe, positive environment for kids to work
Shawnee North Community Center Fee: $30/session on new skills. Good sportsmanship and
251-6900 team building are emphasized.
Age: 3-5 yrs. Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Age: 3-5 yrs.
Fee: $5 Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6, Feb. 27-April 3 (No Fee: $15/session
Date: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, April 14 class March 13), April 24-May 22
Time: Wed. 6-6:45 p.m. Time: Sat. 10:15-11 a.m. Soccer
Preschoolers will learn basic soccer skills
Tumbling Shawnee North Community Center such as dribbling, passing and scoring.
251-6900 This is a great way to introduce your child
Basic movement and coordination.
Date: Jan. 4-Feb. 1, Feb. 22-March 29 to soccer. This clinic is a place for kids to
Increases flexibility and motor skills.
(No class March 8), April 26-May 24 enjoy socializing and meeting new friends.
Children will develop new skills in a
Time: Mon. 6:15-7 p.m. Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
supportive, social environment.
Date: Jan. 5-19, Feb. 9-23, March 16-30,
Age: 3-5 yrs.
Date: Jan. 7-Feb. 4, Feb. 25-April 1 (No April 20-May 4
Fee: $30/session
class March 11), April 29-May 27 Time: Tues. 6-6:45 p.m.
Time: Thur. 6:15 -7 p.m.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Garfield Community Center
Date: Feb. 27-April 3 (No class March 13),
April 24-May 22 Snowflakes, Snowmen and Date: March 9-23
Snowballs Oh My! Time: Tues. 6-6:45 p.m.
Time: Sat. 9:30-10 a.m.
Brrr! It’s cold outside. Come warm up Rice Community Center
Shawnee North Community Center with games, crafts and a story. An indoor Date: Feb. 11-25
251-6900 snowball fight will keep us moving. Pre- Time: Thur. 6-6:45 p.m.
Date: Feb. 22-March 29 registration is required.
(No class March 8), April 26-May 24 Central Park Community Center
Time: Mon. 5:30-6 p.m.
Basketball
251-6965 Preschoolers will work on developing
Age: 3-5 yrs. shooting, dribbling, passing and working
Date: Feb. 25-April 1 (No class March 11), Date: Jan. 27 as a team. Sportsmanship and social skills
April 29-May 27 Time: Wed. 6-7 p.m. are a big part of team sports.
Time: Thur. 5:30-6 p.m. Fee: $5 Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Date: Jan. 7-21, Feb. 11-25, March
Private Tumbling Pirates at Play 18-April 8, April 29-May 13
Private tumbling lessons will continue for Ahoy, Matey! Walk the plank, search for Time: Thur. 6-6:45 p.m.
the first session of 2021. pieces of eight and much more. We will
Age: 3-9 yrs. have a jolly good time. Pre-registration is Sporty Sprouts Cheerleading
Fee: $48 required. Preschoolers will work on developing
Central Park Community Center chants, jumping and motions as a team
Shawnee North Community Center 251-6965 and individual. Pride and social skills are a
251-6900 Age: 3-5 yrs. big part of team sports.
Date: Jan. 4-Feb. 1 Date: March 24 Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Time: Mon. 5:30-6 p.m. Time: Wed. 6-7 p.m. Date: Jan. 5-19, Feb. 9-23, March 16-30,
Fee: $5 April 20-May 4
Date: Jan. 7-Feb. 4 Time: Tues 6-6:45 p.m.
Time: Thur. 5:30-6 p.m.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6
Time: Sat. 9-9:30 a.m. & 9:30-10 a.m.
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Zumba Kids Jr. Kreative Kids Advanced (Prerequisite: must take
Beginning Print Making)
A fun and energy-packed dance fitness Art programs are a great way for kids to Age: 6-12 yrs.
class for kids only. Develop creativity, build develop new skills and abilities in a hands- Date: Feb. 4-25
confidence and spatial awareness. on environment. The instructor provides Time: Thur. 5:30-7 p.m.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 a positive, safe environment with years of Fee: $20
Age: 4-6 yrs. experience.
Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6, Feb. 27-April 3
(No class March 13), April 24-May 22 After School Art Zumba Kids
Time: Sat. 11:15 a.m.-Noon Kiddos will enjoy learning a variety of art
Fee: $30/session techniques each week. This is a great An energy-packed way for kids to stay
chance to find your favorite art form for active while building leadership and team
Creation Station creative expression. work skills. Build confidence, memory,
Central Park Community Center creativity, balance and coordination in a
Participants will get creative and learn 251-6965 safe, social environment.
something new with different paint Age: 6-18 yrs. Shawnee North Community Center
techniques. Staff provides a positive Time: Wed. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 251-6900
supportive environment to encourage Fee: Free Age: 7-11 yrs.
exploration. Prepare to get messy. Date: Jan. 7-Feb. 4, Feb. 25-April 1
Garfield Community Center 251-6950 Monochromatic Drawing (No class March 11),
Age: 3-5 yrs. We will begin with exercises to develop April 29-May 27
Date: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 6 your observation skills as well as eye Time: Thur. 7:15-8 p.m.
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. hand coordination for drawing what Fee: $30/person per session
Fee: $2/person per session you see. Beginning with simple still life
and moving to more complex subjects Crestview Community Center 251-6960
we will focus on shading, textures and Age: 7-11 yrs.
YOUTH line control in different mediums. When Date: Jan. 6-Feb. 3, Feb. 24-March 31
learning about creating depth in a drawing (No class March 10), April 28-May 26
we will cover atmospheric, as well as Time: Wed. 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Cupid’s Creations one-point and two-point perspective, Fee: $30
Want to make a Valentine’s gift for someone depending on time and interest of the
special? Show your love with a handmade class. In all assignments, we will work on
surprise. Pre-registration required. the development of overall design and
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 use of the entire area of the picture plane.
Ages: 6-12 yrs. Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Date: Feb. 12 Ages: 6-12 yrs.
Time: 5-6 p.m. Date: March 18, 25 April 1, 8
Fee: $5 Time: Thur. 6-7 p.m.
Fee: $15
School Day out @ Hillcrest
Paper Making
Staff will provide activities that give kids a Kids will be using recyclable items to see
chance to try something new. Participants how paper is made. They will add their
need to bring a lunch. own creative style to the paper they make
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 once it dried.
Age: 6-12 yrs. Garfield Community Center 251-6950
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Ages: 6-12 yrs.
Fee: $7 each day Date: Jan. 16, 23, 30, Feb. 6
Date: Thur. Feb. 18 – Sports Mania Time: Sat. 1-2:30 p.m.
Date: Fri. Feb. 19 – Crafty Kids Fee: $5
Spring Break @ Hillcrest Print Making
Spring breakers will be busy with a wide Create something new in Print Making!
range of challenging and interesting Children will explore how to create a
activities. Including archery, hiking, and variety of textures and develop interesting
visiting local parks. Daily activities begin and unique designs using recycled
at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. Pre-care, everyday materials.
beginning at 7:15 a.m., and post care, until Crestview Community Center 251-6960
5:30 p.m., is included in the fee. Beginning Session
Age: 6-12 yrs. Age: 6-12 yrs.
Date: March 8-12 Date: Jan. 7-28
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Time: Thurs. 5:30-7 p.m.
Fee: $65 for the week Fee: $20
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Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Intermediate Guitar
Age: 5-9 yrs. Age: 5-9 yrs.
Date: Feb 27- April 3 (No class March 13), Date: Jan. 6-Feb. 3, Feb. 24-March 31 Intermediate Guitar offers a higher level
April 24-May 22 (No class March 10), April 28-May 26 of instruction about various playing
Time: Sat. 9-9:30 a.m. Time: Wed. 5:30-6:15 p.m. techniques and reading notation and
Fee: $30/session Fee: $30 tablature. Participants will also have the
chance to begin developing rhythms and
crafting melodies.
Private Tumbling Jazz Dance Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Participants will work on basic movement Dance is a great way to express creativity Age: 12+
and coordination. This increases and build self-esteem. Participants will Date: Jan. 12-Feb. 16, March 2-April 6
flexibility and motor skills in a safe, social increase balance, coordination and Time: Tue., 5:30-6:30 p.m.
environment. flexibility through work on jazz skills. No Fee: $40
Age: 3-9 yrs. prior dance experience is required.
Fee: $48 Shawnee North Community Center Cheerleading class
251-6900
Shawnee North Community Center Age: 8-11 yrs. Participants will learn the basics of
251-6900 Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6, Feb. 27-March 27, cheerleading including chants, cheers and
Date: Jan. 4-Feb. 1 April 24-May 22 chorography in a fun, safe and supportive
Time: Mon. 5:30-6 p.m. Time: Sat. 9-10 a.m. environment. Cheerleading helps develop
Fee: $30 confidence and leadership skills.
Date: Jan. 7-Feb. 4 Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Age: 6-12 yrs.
Time: 5:30-6 p.m. Beginning Guitar Date: Jan. 5-19, Feb. 9-23, March 16-30,
Crestview Community Center In this introduction to guitar you will learn April 20-May 4
Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6 essential guitar skills and basic note Time: Tue. 7-8 p.m.
Time: Sat. 9-9:30 a.m. & 9:30-10 a.m. reading using recognizable songs and Fee: $15/person
melodies. Beginning Guitar is a fun and
supportive setting that allows you to learn
Dance 2 at your own pace. No previous music study
Participants will build tap and ballet skills, is required. Guitars are not provided.
and be introduced to jazz dance in a Crestview Community Center 251-6960
safe, social environment. No prior dance Age: 12+
experience is required, though learning is Date: Jan. 14-Feb. 18, March 4-April 8
at a faster pace than Dance 1. Time: Thur. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Shawnee North Community Center Fee: $30
251-6900
Age: 5-9 yrs.
Date: Jan. 4-Feb. 1, Feb. 22-March 29
(No class March 8), April 26-May 24
Time: Mon. 7:15-8 p.m.
Fee: $30/session
Adopt-a-
PARK/TRAIL
What do you gain from adopting a park or trail?
By adopting a park or trail, we can work together to promote
a sense of pride and appreciation of our parks and resources.
It also provides the perfect excuse to get outside!
2020 has taught us as a community to appreciate our
Who can adopt a park or trail?
outdoor resources more than ever, including Shawnee
Anyone! Student groups. Neighborhood Associations.
County’s 109 parks and 60 miles of trails. Shawnee
Church groups. Businesses looking for community
County Parks + Recreation provides an Adopt-A-
engagement opportunities. Families looking to beautify their
Park/Trail program that encourages this rekindled
favorite parks or trails. We happily partner with anyone who
appreciation for our parks and trails!
is excited to partner with us!
What does it mean to adopt a park or trail?
How do I get more information?
This program encourages us to help the community
Contact Volunteer Services Coordinator, Alex Blue,
enjoy our parks and trails through beautification
at Alexandra.blue@snco.us or 785-251-6865 to hear
activities and monthly debris pick up.
more about our Adopt-A-Park/Trail opportunities!
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Tap to Togetherness Across ActivStars Karate @ Garfield Open Rec
All Populations ActivStars has created one of the most Play is part of a healthy active lifestyle.
This program brings all people together comprehensive martial arts programs for Meet your friends or make new one. Gym,
to spend time together while tap dancing. children and teens in an ever-changing game area and computer lab are available.
Our program is research based and is world. We teach our students to stay safely Date: Ongoing
for families, students, the homeschool aware and avoid bullying while developing Fee: Free
network and senior populations. People mind and body. Every ActivStars karate Age: 18 and under
learn positive family and child development and martial arts instructor has been trained
skills using tap dance for family on our safety awareness SAFEShield. Central Park Community Center
engagement. For more information https://mw.activstars. 251-6965
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 com/or call 1-888-619-2131 Time: Sat. Noon-3 p.m.
Age: Family Friendly Instructor: Joseph Mowery
Date: Feb. 20, March 13, April 10 Winter/Spring Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Time: Sat. Session 1, 1-1:30 p.m. Date: Jan. 9-May 22 Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m., Sat. Noon-3 p.m.
Session 2, 1:30-2 p.m. Fee: $9
$12 advanced Garfield Community Center 251-6950
Moonlight Egg Hunt $10 extended Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. Sat. Noon-3 p.m.
Number of Weeks: 10
Grab your flashlight and get ready. Registration Fee: $10 Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Participants will hike the trail to find eggs. Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon
After visiting with the Easter Bunny, Family Fun Night
everyone takes home a bag of goodies. Oakland Community Center 251-6953
Shawnee North Community Center Families can enjoy hands-on fun activities Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
251-6900 together each month.
Age: 5-12 yrs. Garfield Community Center 251-6950
Ages: 6+
Topeka Community
Date: April 1
Time: Thur. 8-9 p.m. Date: Jan. 27 - Land Mines Cycle Project
Fee: $10/person Feb. 24 - Ultimate Treasure Hunt Get help with your bike from volunteer of
Pre-registration required March 10 - Family Feud the TCCP. Volunteers will aid you in fixing
Registration deadline: March 29 April 28 - Shout It Out flats, adjusting brakes and answering
Time: 6-7 p.m. questions about bikes. Adults can
It Takes A Village @ Rice Fee: $2/person volunteer five hours to receive a bike and
Community Center kids receive a bike for free. Helmets are
Kids Night Out always available free to the public.
Steven Massey founder and director of Oakland Community Center 251-6953
It Takes a Village will offer after school Each month we will have different themed
Date: Thur., Sat.
performing arts programs in partnership activities for kids. This is a great chance
Time: Thur. 5-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
with SCP+R. Programs will include art, to try new games in a social supportive
Fee: Free
music, voice, theater and dance along environment.
with tutoring, counseling and nutritional Garfield Community Center 251-6950
services.
Age: 10-20 yrs.
Ages: 6-12 yrs.
Date: Jan. 20 - Kid Feud Games
ASPIRE GYMNASTICS
Time: Mon.-Fri. 4-9 p.m., Feb. 17 - Minute to Win-It Games
March 17 - Guess Who
@ GARFIELD
Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon & 3-7 p.m.,
Sun. 2-7 p.m. as needed April 21 - Floor Is Lava COMMUNITY CENTER
Community Classes Dance, Art, Theater Time: 6-7 p.m. www.aspiregymnasticsclub.com
and Drama $5 Fee: $2 Ongoing sessions
Community Music $10 Class fee per month
Adult Community Dance Classes $5 Stem-sational Kids
Line Dancing, KC 2 Step/Partner Dancing Tiny Tots
Participants can come and challenge Age: 18 mo-2 ½ yrs., 30 min $46/mo
and Step Aerobics themselves to create different stem based
ITAV Registration $15 new registration fee Time: Wed. 5:45 p.m.
activities. Learning feels like play in a
Dance, Art, Theater and Voice $20/mo. positive supportive environment.
Music $36/mo. Tots
Garfield Community Center 251-6950 Age: 2 ½ -3 ½ yrs., 30 min $46/mo
ITAV Company Dance Classes $68/mo. Date: Jan. 6, Feb. 10, March 10, April 7
Currently forming classes to start in 2021 Time: Wed. 9 a.m.
Time: 6-7 p.m. Wed. 4:30 p.m.
Tender Feet - ages 6 and 7 Fee: $2
Young Blossoms – ages 8 and 9 Sat. 9:45 a.m.
45-minute classes for $15/month
***Subject to change*** Pre-school
www.itav4arts.com Age: 4-5 yrs., 45 min, $55/mo
itav4arts@gmail.com Time: Wed. 9:30 a.m., Wed. 5 p.m.,
785-969-2100 or 785-580-9707 Sat. 9 a.m.
THE GUIDE
2021 WINTER/SPRING 7
Beginner Gymnastics
Age: 6-9 yrs., 9-12 yrs. old,
45 min, $55/mo. ADULT
Time: Wed. 6:15 p.m.
Sat. 10:15 a.m. Airplane Club
Adv. Beginner Gymnastics Enjoy flying or watching indoor remote
Age: 7 yrs.-12 yrs., control planes. A great chance to
45 min. $55/mo. socialize and learn something new.
(must have cartwheel & Planes not provided.
handstand to lunge unassisted) Crestview Community Center
Time: Mon. 6 p.m. 251-6960
Age: All ages
Intermediate Gymnastics Date: Ongoing
Age: 7-12 yrs., 60 min, $64/mo. (must Time: Thur. 10:30 a.m.-Noon
Parks For All have back walk-over unassisted) Fee: Free
FOUNDATION
Time: Fri. 5 p.m.
Beekeeper Class
*NEW* Developmental/ Master beekeepers Steve & Becky Tipton
Where Memories Are Made & Preserved Pre-team Gymnastics offer exciting opportunities in beekeeping.
Parks For All Foundation projects help make (by invitation/request only) Explore hive construction, installing the
new memories and preserve old ones, providing bees, and hive management up until
lasting legacies by enhancing outdoor spaces and This class focuses on the specific
development of skills needed for harvest time. This monthly class starts
indoor venues within Shawnee County Parks + in February and ends in October. Some
Recreation. Made possible by generous community competition. This class is not a
competition team. classes may be done virtually. Pre-
members, these projects create a vibrant registration is required.
atmosphere that encourages Topeka and Shawnee Age: 6+,
Fee: $73/mo., 75 min. Shawnee North Community Center
County residents to get out and enjoy their time.
251.6900
Age: 12+
Be Part Of Change Beginner Dance/Tumbling
Date: Feb. 17, March 17, April 21
2020 has shown just how invaluable our parks and
Age: 6+, Time: Wed. 6:30-8 p.m.
trails can be and with your giving, we can continue
Fee: $55/mo., 45 min. Fee: Free
to make a difference in the community around you.
Time: Wed. 4:45 p.m.
The foundation provides great flexibility to pursue
unique projects that enhance the experience of park Oil and Acrylic Painting
Intermediate Dance Tumbling
goers and contribute to the quality of life in our Instructor Mary Lou Gudenkauf teaches
community. (must have back walk-over unassisted) the basics of oil or acrylics using the Old
Age: 7 yrs.+, Masters technique in a friendly group
Make A Difference Fee: $55/mo., 45 min. setting. Both mediums can be taught. All
When you give to the Parks For All Foundation, Time: Wed. 5:30 p.m. levels will feel comfortable and receive
you’re positively impacting how others experience individual attention from the instructor.
Shawnee County and the outdoor spaces and
Dance Tumbling A supply list can be obtained from the
parks and recreation venues that we all enjoy. Center.
Parks For All Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Age: 11-14 yrs. Shawnee North Community Center
organization making contributions tax deductible. Fee: $55/mo., 45 min. 251-6900
Time: Wed. 5:30 p.m. Date: Jan. 6-27, Feb. 3-24, March 3-24,
By sharing your time, talent and treasures you have March 31-April 21, April 28-May 19
the ability to help enhance the park and recreation Open Gym: Tot/Pre-school Time: Wed. 9:15-11:15 a.m.
experience.
Age: 18 mos.-5 yrs.
Fee: $5/child Date: Jan 6-27, Feb. 3-24, March 3-24,
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. March 31-April 21, April 28-May 19
Time: Wed. 1-3 p.m.
For more information School Age
Date: Jan. 1-28, Feb. 4-25, March 4-25,
Age: 6+
Fee: $5/child, 11 a.m.-Noon April 1-22, April 29-May 20
Time: Thur. 1-3 p.m.
Kimberly Wolff Age: 16+
785.251.6878 Fee: $40/session
kimberly.wolff@snco.us.
visit parksforallfoundation.org
8 THE GUIDE
2021 WINTER/SPRING PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800Antique Trunk Restoration
Put on your old clothes and dig out SENIOR
that family heirloom in the attic or your
garage sale find. It’s time to restore your
trunk to its beautiful best. Supplies are Shuffleboard
purchased by the participant and a list A chance to stay active while interacting
may be obtained at the center office. with friends in a positive social setting.
Instructor Joyce Myers will preview your Central Park Community Center
trunk after you register. Class size is 251-6965
limited. Registration deadline is April 13. Age: 45+
KOSSOVER
Shawnee North Community Center Date: Ongoing
251-6900 Time: Thur. 10 a.m.-Noon
Age: 18+ Fee: $2
Tennis Center
Date: April 19-23
Time: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Walk and Talk
Fee: $60
This is a great way to stay active, rain or Hours of Operation
Topeka Community Cycle shine while socializing with friends. The Kossover Tennis Center offers low cost,
Fee: Free organized programs and supervised tennis play for
Project | cycleproject.org Garfield Community Center 251-6950 the entire community. The Tennis Center is open
Get help with your bike from volunteers Time: Tue. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fri. 9-11 a.m. April 1 to mid-October, seven days a week, except
of the TCCP. Volunteers will aid you during inclement weather and holidays. Courts
are available 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Facility lights are
in fixing flats, adjusting brakes, and Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 available for use in the spring/summer until 10
answering questions about bikes. Adults Time: Mon.-Fri. 9-10 a.m. p.m. and in the fall until 8 p.m. Hours are subject to
can volunteer 5 hours to receive a bike change due to reservation requests and court use.
and kids receive a bike for free. Helmets Indoor Bocce Ball
are always available free to the public. Daily Court Fees
Oakland Community Center 251-6953 Explore this popular game indoors.
$2 per person per day
Date: Thur., Sat. While socializing and keeping active.
Time: Thur. 5-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Central Park Community Center Reservations are strongly recommended as
Fee: Free 251-6965 leagues, clinics, tennis tournaments and high
Age: 45+ school activities authorized through Shawnee
Date: Ongoing County Parks + Recreation have first priority on
Multicooker Class Time: Wed. 10 a.m.-Noon court usage. To make reservations or for more
Your Instapot still in the box? Fee: $2 information, please contact Branden at Kossover
Overwhelmed with all the options? Tennis Center at 785-580-6706 or Caroline at
Haven’t gotten up the nerve to buy Beginners Bridge 785-273-0030.
one yet? Join us for a class designed
to teach you some tips and tricks of This is an opportunity to learn a new Tennis Lesson Fees
cooking with a multicooker. We will be skill in a positive supportive social Private lessons: $35 per hour
preparing a complete meal: Main dish, atmosphere. Coffee and cards provided. Semi-Private lessons: $20 per hour per person
side dish, dessert and a surprise! Bring Shawnee North Community Center Group lessons: $10 per hour
your questions and be ready to have 251-6900
Date: Ongoing Racquet Stringing
some good food and fun. Recipes, tip Racquet stringing service is available at Kossover
sheets and ingredients will be provided. Fee: $1
Time: Mon. 1-3 p.m. Tennis Center. Fees range from $23-$35.
Multicooker not included.
Crestview Community Center Camps and Clinics
251-6960 Bridge Kossover Tennis Center also features tennis camps
Age: 16+ Spend time with friends in a positive and youth summer tennis clinics.
Date: Jan. 16, 30 social setting. Groups of four are
Time: Sat. 10:30 a.m.-Noon needed for participation. Coffee and For info on lessons, reservations, tournaments and
Fee: $25 cards provided. the Topeka Tennis Association call 785.273.0030.
Central Park Community Center
251-6965
Age: 45+
Date: Ongoing For more information
Time: Tue. 1-3 p.m. contact Branden Joost
Fee: $1
785.273.0030
bjoost@genesishealthclubs.com
THE GUIDE
2021 WINTER/SPRING 9Pitch Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Prime Time Volleyball
Central Park Community Center
Enjoy spending time with your friends 251-6965 Bump, set and spike! Showcase your
playing pitch. This program provides Fee: Free skills on the court in this supportive, social
a chance for beginners to learn a new environment while maintaining an active
game along with experienced players in and healthy lifestyle.
a positive environment. Coffee and cards
Wallyball Crestview Community Center 251-6960
provided. Enjoy a fun way to stay active and work Age: 18+
Date: Ongoing toward personal fitness goals. This game Date: Ongoing
Fee: $1/person is along the lines of volleyball but it is Time: Tue., Thur. 7-9 p.m.
Garfield Community Center 251-6950 played on a racquetball court. Fee: $2/person
Time: Tue. 1-3 p.m. Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Age: 18+ Open Volleyball
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Date: Ongoing
Time: Thur. 1-3 p.m. Time: Mon.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned
Fee: $3/person player, come drop in at Crestview and
Shawnee North Community Center have a blast working on your skills or just
251-6900 Racquetball have fun with friends. A fun part of an
Time: Fri. 1-3 p.m. active lifestyle.
Stay active with a fast-paced game for Age: 18+
all skill levels. This is a great way to work Date: Ongoing
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6949
toward personal fitness goals. Equipment Fee: $2/person
Time: Wed. 1-3 p.m.
is available at the counter. Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Time: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Lifetime Basketball Age: 18+
New drop-in program. Recreational sports Date: Ongoing Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
are part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Time: Mon.-Fri. Noon-5 p.m. Time: Tue., 10 a.m.-Noon
This is a great chance to show off your skill Fee: $3/person
set in a positive environment.
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Pickleball
Age: 45+
This fun sport can be a great way to
Date: Ongoing
stay healthy and active while achieving
Time: Fri. 10 a.m.-Noon
personal fitness goals. All skill levels
Fee: $2/person
are welcome in a supportive and social
environment. Equipment is provided.
Age: 18+
FITNESS & WELLNESS Date: Ongoing
Fee: $2/person
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Wellness Centers Time: Thur. 10 a.m.-Noon
As part of a healthy active lifestyle
come workout in a supportive, social Oakland Community Center 251-6953
environment. Participants can work toward Time: Tue., Fri. 9-11 a.m.
individual fitness goals. Open year-round
during center hours. Garfield Community Center 251-6950
Oakland Community Center 251-6953 Time: Mon., Wed., Fri. 10 a.m.-Noon
Shawnee North Community Center
251-6900 Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Fee: $50/year or $7/mo. Time: Mon., Wed., Fri. 1-3 p.m.
Fitness Passes can be used for drop-in
visits.
VOLUNTEER! For more
information
Are you looking for ways to get involved in the community? Consider volunteering for
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation!
SCP+R has a variety of opportunities for volunteers ranging from working in our gardens
and helping at events to coaching youth sports teams and guided trail walks. Volunteer Services
Alexandra.blue@snco.us
We even have opportunities for you to adopt your very own park/trail or to create your own 785-251-6865
projects based on your passions/the needs that you see in the community.
10 THE GUIDE
2021 WINTER/SPRING PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800Karate
MARTIAL ARTS Instructed by volunteer Wells Bridges.
This karate class is popular with students
Karate of all skill levels. It will provide you with
Okinawan Shorin-Ryu is a hard style improved mental/physical coordination,
of karate that emphasizes natural body poise, flexibility and strength. Please wear
movement and stances. The program will loose fitting clothing.
improve mental and physical coordination, Central Park Community Center
poise, flexibility and strength and is 251-6965
designed for persons of all ages and skill Age: 6+
levels. Time: Mon., Wed. 6-7:30 p.m.
Beginners Fee: $15/mo.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Age: 6+ Tae Kwon Do – All Levels
Date: Ongoing
Sun Yi’s Academy instructor teaches
Time: Tue., Thur. 6-7 p.m.
the art of Tae Kwon Do. Help improve
Fee: $30/mo. coordination, agility and build self-
confidence. Main Instructor - 4th Degree
Advanced
FITLOT CLASS Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Black Belt Michelle Aenk has over 20 years’
experience. Testing is at the main academy
Try out the new outdoor exercise Age: 6+ (additional fees). Please dress in T-shirt and
equipment at Willow Park with an Date: Ongoing workout pants - no tank tops or skirts.
instructor’s expertise. The workout will Time: Tue., Thur. 6-7:30 p.m. Shawnee North Community Center
take you through use of the equipment in a Fee: $42/mo. 251-6900
circuit style program. FitLot is a great way Age: 7+
to exercise outdoors. Located next to the Tai Chi Date: Ongoing, All Levels
playground. This is a free program through Time: Tue. 7-8 p.m.
an AARP grant. Participants register on Whether you are a military veteran or just
a member of the public, looking for a way Fee: $30/mo.
Eventbrite. Check out Fitlot.org/parks/
Topeka for times and dates this spring. to reduce stress or anxiety learn to use
the slow, calming movements of Tai Chi
Walk and Talk to release tension, increase balance and
improve physical health. Contact: Madon
This is a great way to stay active, rain or Dailey number 785-845-4478
shine while socializing with friends. Age: 18+
Fee: Free Date: Ongoing
Garfield Community Center 251-6950 Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Time: Tue. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fri. 9- 11 a.m. Time: Fri. 2-3 p.m.
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Time: Mon.-Fri. 9-10 a.m. Time: Wed. 5-6 p.m.
Adult Open Gym Tae Kwon Do
Reach personal fitness goals with a drop- Bring your kids to Central Park
in program at one of the SCP+R gyms as Community Center to participate in a
part of a healthy active life style in a social martial art that is good for health and
environment. defensiveness in a safe, fun and sociable
Age: 18+ environment. Contact: Mark Brown
Date: Ongoing number 785-506-5111
Fee: $2/person Age: 17 and under
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Date: Ongoing
Time: Mon.-Sat. Noon-3 p.m. Time: Mon.-Thur. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Oakland Community Center 251-6953
Time: Tue., Fri. 9-11 a.m.
Garfield Community Center 251-6950
Time: Mon.-Sat. Noon-3 p.m.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Time: Tue., Thur. Noon-2 p.m.
THE GUIDE
2021 WINTER/SPRING 11Fitness
PASS
Come and go on a schedule that
works for you!
A healthy active lifestyle made easier with FITNESS PASS CLASSES FITNESS PASS
The flexible way to reach
a variety of choices in classes and schedule.
Age: 16+ your fitness goals.
Take a familiar class or try something new in a
supportive and social environment. Fee: Fitness Pass
Date: Ongoing If fitness is part of your New Year’s
resolutions, enjoy a variety of classes to
Find Class @ parks.snco.us
Zumba® Toning keep your workout exciting. Choosing
Exercise Your Options:
times that work with a busy schedule can
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 help keep regular exercise a part of your
5-visit card $20
10-visit card $40
Time: Tue. 6-7 p.m., Wed. 7:30-8:30 p.m. routine.
20-visit card $80
Zumba Find Classes @parks.snco.us
Fitness Passes Oakland Community Center 251-6953
21 Exercise Benefits
make great stocking Time: Mon. & Thur. 6-7 p.m.
1. Reduces body fat
stuffers. 2. Increases lifespan
• New Year’s Resolutions Zumba 3. Oxygenates body
• Birthdays Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 4. Strengthens muscles
• Valentine’s Day Time: Mon. 6-7 p.m. 5. Manages chronic pain
• Mother’s Day 6. Wards off viruses
Gentle Yoga 7. Reduces diabetes risk
Fitness Pass Benefits: 8. Strengthens heart
• Try a variety of classes Central Park Community Center 9. Clears arteries
• Bring a friend/share a fitness pass 251-6965 10. Boosts mood
• Choose the classes that fit your schedule Time: Tue. & Thur. 9-10 a.m. 11. Maintains mobility
• Take advantage of a great value 12. Improves memory
• Passes never expire Gentle Yoga 13. Improves coordination
• Good for any Parks + Recreation fitness
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 14. Strengthens bones
class listed
Time: Tue., Thur., & Fri. 10-11 a.m. 15. Improves complexion
16. Detoxifies body
Exercise Can ...
Hypno Yoga 17. Decreases stress
• make you feel happier
18. Boosts immune system
• reduce your risk of chronic disease Crestview Community Center 251-6960 19. Lowers blood pressure
• help your brain health and memory Time: Fri. Noon-1 p.m.
• reduce pain
20. Reduces cancer risk
• help with relaxation and sleep quality
21. 2020 is OVER
Easy Does It Yoga
Fitness Pass participants say: Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Exercise your options recharge your card for
• “I like it because I can take different Yoga Time: Mon. & Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m. 5 visits $20
classes on different days.” 10 visits $40
20 visits $80
• “I like the flexibility because I don’t come Weekend Yoga
as regularly. I don’t feel pressured to use up
my pass [because it doesn’t expire].” Crestview Community Center 251-6960 With new cards there is no worry about
• “I used to have to buy two [yoga] sessions to Time: Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m. losing your card. Full size card comes with
attend classes on different days. Now I can smaller key ring card for easy access.
just use my pass.” Yoga
• “This allows me to go to other yoga classes
Shawnee North Community Center
elsewhere in the city. I like having the
251-6900
flexibility.”
Time: Tue. & Thur. 5:45-6:45 p.m.
12 THE GUIDE
2021 WINTER/SPRING PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800ADAPTIVE RECREATION
In an effort to expand programs offered
to the adaptive community Shawnee
County Parks + Recreation will help
day service providers set up a variety
of exciting programs that promote an
West Lawn
active and healthy lifestyle. Individuals
can join planned group activities. Some
MEMORIAL
of the programs available are racquetball,
pickleball, volleyball, wallyball and open
GARDENS
gym. Other program ideas can be
discussed by calling 251-6886.
Adaptive Wally Ball
Nestled in a peaceful setting on
Enjoy a fun way to stay active and work
toward personal fitness goals. This game Crafty Crafts Auburn Road north of I-70, West
is along the lines of volleyball but it is Participants will get creative to create their Lawn Memorial Gardens offers a
played on a racquetball court. very own craft suited for the upcoming beautiful location for family members
Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 holiday. Each month we will create a craft to rest in eternity. Special features
Age: 18+ for the upcoming holiday. include a Veterans Field of Honor and
Date: Ongoing Garfield Community Center 251-6950 an Avenue of Flags.
Time: Mon. & Thur. 9 a.m.-Noon Date: Jan. 15, Feb. 19, March 19, April 16
Fee: $2/person $10/group Time: Tue. 10-11:30 a.m.
West Lawn Memorial Gardens offers
Fee: $2/person
Adaptive Open Gym five gardens from which to choose
A good time to hang out with friends and Miles of Smiles and more than 12,000 burial plots.
get in some physical activity to stay fit. Choose between Christus, Veterans
Each month we will have a different activity
Age: 18+ Field of Honor, Prayer I, Prayer II
to keep you active and having fun.
Date: Ongoing Central Park Community Center and Old Rugged Cross.
Fee: $2/person, $10/group 251-6965
Age: 5-18 yrs. Our staff at Shawnee County Parks
Garfield Community Center 251-6950 Date: Feb. 22 - Giant Games + Recreation know that discussing
Time: Wed. 12:30-2:30 p.m., Fri. 9-11 a.m. March 22 - Awesome Archery memorial options can often be
April 26 - Canoe Crew difficult. We’ll do our best to ensure
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Time: Mon. 6-7 p.m.
Time: Tue. 10 a.m.-Noon Fee: $2 drop-in fee/person your comfort when you decide to lay
your loved ones to rest in Westlawn
Bocce Ball Memorial Gardens.
Bring your friends and come play this fun Dancehouse
Italian-based game outdoors and indoors. Spend an evening with your friends. Gardens:
Participants will get to play a fun game and Listen to music from Solid Rock Sound Garden of Christus
socialize with friends. Machine. Veterans Field of Honor
Garfield Community Center 251-6950 Big Gage Shelter 251-6800 Prayer I and II
Date: Ongoing until March 30 Age: 16+ Old Rugged Cross
Time: Tue. 10:30 a.m.-Noon Date: March 11, April 8
Fee: $2/person Time: Thur. 6-8 p.m.
Office hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fee: $5/person
Adaptive Recreation playground area Cemetery hours: Dawn to Dusk
251-6950 Mid-Day Dance party Website: parks.snco.us
Date: April 5-26
Time: Mon. 12:30-2 p.m. Come spend some time with your friends
Fee: $2/person in a local park, while listening to music
from Shawnee County Parks + Recreation For more information
Mobile Rec Unit. contact Josh Michael
Age: 18 +
Date: March 30 @ Felker Park,
April 27 @Crestview Shelter 785-251-6808.
Time: 1-2:30 p.m. josh.michael@snco.us
Fee: Free
THE GUIDE
2021 WINTER/SPRING 13SPORTS
YOUTH SPORTS
Shawnee County
TRAILS
Registration can be done by individual OR by team.
Requests granted whenever possible. Volunteer
coaches needed for all leagues.
Ping Pong League – Session 2
League shirt provided.
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation’s nearly 60 miles of trails offer a Leagues offered: Competitive and Recreational (Will
leisurely stroll with side ventures into beautiful gardens, or a hike, run or be divided based on skill and age, when applicable.)
mountain bike ride up hilly terrain leading to panoramic views of the county. Registration deadline: Jan. 6
Age: 8-17
There are 30 miles of paved trails and nearly 28 miles of natural surface trails Date: Feb. 7-March 8
running through forested, prairie and open natural areas. Shawnee County Fee: $15/player
Parks + Recreation is continually increasing the number and length of trails in
our community while connecting as many trails as possible. Basketball League
Shunga Trail – 8.5-mile paved concrete Shawnee North Nature Trail – 2-mile
League jersey provided.
pedestrian/bicycle trail beginning at natural surface trail on undeveloped Leagues offered: 6U, 8U, 11U, 14U
29th and McClure and continuing east to parkland comprised of grasslands Registration deadline: Jan. 6
SE 2nd. The trail will eventually stretch and wooded areas. Shawnee North Age: 4-14
across Topeka. Community Park also has a .8-mile Date: Feb. 6-March 13
paved fitness loop trail encircling the west Fee: $50/player | $475/team
Lake Shawnee Trail – 7-mile paved side of the park.
concrete pedestrian/bicycle trail SCABA Baseball
encircling the lake. Deer Creek Trail – 2-mile trail from SE
Golden to SE 6th and SE 6th to SE 10th. Shawnee County Amateur Baseball Association serves
Dornwood Nature Trail – 9.9 miles of youth baseball athletes between the ages of 4 and 14.
natural surface, woodland hiking trail Grant-Bradbury – Located west of Individual and team registration available for players/
accessible from SE 25th and Highland. Forbes Field, 2 miles of natural surface teams 6 and under. Team registration is required for
trails run through 80-acres of virgin ages 7-14.
Landon Trail – 4.75-mile paved and prairie that has never been plowed. The Bettis Family Sports Complex – other locations
gravel trail along an abandoned railroad area includes hundreds of native prairie when necessary
track running from SE 15th to SE 45th. species, some of which are scarcely found Registration deadline: Feb. 1
elsewhere in the state. All paperwork and blackout dates due at League Meeting.
Azura Trails at Skyline Park – Four Age: 4-14
single-track loop trails comprising 4.47 Soldier Creek Trail – 1.8-mile paved
Date: April 2-July 12
miles of natural surface trails through concrete bicycle/pedestrian trail from
wooded and prairie areas offering the NE Garfield Park to NW Lyman Road.
Fee: 6U - $85/player or $900/team | 7U-8U - $1,300/
most panoramic views of Shawnee team | 9U-14U - $1,450/team | 15-17U - $500/team
County from the famed Burnett’s Mound. Orville Rice Nature Trail – 1-mile
mowed grass single track trail following Spring Soccer League
Warren Nature Area – 4 miles of Shunga Creek from SW Gage to the
League shirt provided.
natural surface trails beginning at SW Shunga Trail near McDonald Field.
Leagues offered:
25th and Gage east of Felker Park. The
trail includes a wetland to slow and Oakland-Billard/Santa Fe Park Fee: 4U Instructional 3 vs. 3-$20/player | $105/team
clean runoff water from streets and Trails – 1.6 miles of paved trail. 6U 7 vs. 7 - $40/player | $375/team
neighborhoods. Many birds, mammals 8U 7 vs. 7 - $40/player | $375/team
and aquatic species can be found here. Freedom Valley – .75-mile concrete 11U 7 vs. 7 - $40/player | $375/team
path. 14U 7 vs. 7 - $40/player | $375/team
Welton Grove Park – 3 miles of Registration deadline: March 10
natural surface trails. Clarion Woods Trail – 1.54 miles of Age: 4-14
single-track trail through a red cedar Date: April 10-May 8
Gage Park Fitness Loop Trail – forest.
2-mile paved trail encircling Gage Park. Street Hockey League – NEW
Brookfield Park – .3-mile paved trail.
Betty Phillips Park – .44-mile paved League shirt provided.
trail. Willow Park – .5 miles of paved walking Leagues offered: 9U, 12U
paths Registration deadline: March 10
Age: 7-12
Date: April 11-May 9
Fee: $25/player
14 THE GUIDE
2021 WINTER/SPRING PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800Shawnee County Fastpitch Summer Baseball League
League – NEW League shirt provided.
Leagues offered: Leagues offered:
Fee: 6U T-Ball – $55/player | $500/team Fee: 4U Blast Ball - NEW - $20/player
7U Coach Pitch - $500/team $175/team (4 games)
8U Player Pitch - $600/team
10U / 12U - $700/team 6U T-Ball - $35/player
14-18U Grand Slam - $400/team $375/team (6 games)
All leagues 7U – Grand Slam may enter
end of season tournament (June 11-13) for 8U Coach Pitch - NEW - $45/player
additional $150, while out of league teams $425/team (8 games)
will be invited to participate for $250 each.
Registration deadlines: 12U Player Pitch - $45/player
March 3 (7U-12U) $425/team (8 games)
March 24 (6U)
May 5 (Grand Slam) Registration deadline: April 14
May 28 (Tournament) Age: 3-12
Great Overland
STATION
Date: May 18-June 30
TBSA Baseball + Softball Fee: $40/player | $375/team
Topeka Baseball and Softball Association Sand Volleyball League - NEW
offers baseball and softball for boys and
girls ages 4-18. Leagues offered: Grounds 6 a.m.–11 p.m.
Fee: 9U - $10/player | $60/team Office: 8 a.m. to 6 a.m.
Registration deadline: April 1
Leagues offered: (shirts included)
Tours: See website for updated tour
Fee: Baseball-6U: $35/player; information.
8U-18U: $125 13U - $10/player | $60/team
(shirts included) Built in 1927, the building now serves as a
Softball - 6U: $35/player; museum celebrating Topeka’s rich history
8U-18U: $100 High School COED - in addition serving as a special event and
$35/team (shirts NOT included) meeting venue. Visitors to the museum
Call Melody Rosencutter at 785-640-0822 $50/team, if team wants shirts can learn about area railroads including the
with questions. Registration deadline: May 5 Santa Fe/BNSF, Union Pacific, Rock Island,
Age: 6-18 Missouri Pacific and Missouri-Kansas-Texas
Email: topekabaseballandsoftball@ Railroad. They can learn about the history
theplate.com Date: June 5-26
of the site from the Oregon Trail, Pappan’s
Website: www.topekabaseballandsoftball.com Ferry crossing, and the birthplace of U.S.
Option #1: Register online Summer Soccer League Vice President Charles Curtis. The BNSF
Option #2: Print and mail forms to: Plaza includes the Corridor of Flags and All
League shirt provided.
TBSA PO Box 1662 Veterans Memorial honoring our nation’s
Leagues offered:
Topeka, KS 66601 veterans and active military.
Fee: 4U Instructional 3 vs. 3 – $20/player
$105/team Great Overland Station brings Topeka’s
6U 7 vs. 7 - $55/player | $500/team railroad heritage to life through photographs,
8U 7 vs. 7 - $55/player | $500/team special exhibits, and costumed docents.
11U 7 vs. 7 - $55/player | $500/team There are many activities for children to do
14U Pickup League - $30/player and things to see. There are two hands-on
Registration deadline: May 12 simulators that allow children to pretend
Age: 4-14 they are driving the train engine. In the
“Choo Choo Junction” there is a train table
Date: June 13-July 25 where children can rearrange the train cars,
a coloring table with trains for tracing, and
Kickball League pictures for coloring and a play table with
books and activities. The “Big Red Caboose”
League shirt provided.
is a great experience too. It is “child size” so
Leagues offered: Pre-K- Grade 4, Grade children can experience the hand brakes and
5-8, High School more.
Registration deadline: July 1
Age: 4-14 Weddings and Receptions
Date: Aug. 1-29 For wedding and reception information,
Fee: $30/player | $275/team please call 251-6800.
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Felker Softball Complex
Ages: 16+
Date: April 11-May 30
(Tue., Sun., options)
Fee: $180/team
Adult Softball League –
Session 2
Women’s, Men’s and CoRec leagues will
be offered. Season length 12 games over
12 weeks.
Registration deadline: April 21
Age: 16+
Date: May 10-Aug. 6
Fee: $395
Adult Beach Volleyball –
Summer
Women’s and CoRec volleyball leagues
play a 6-week season with 12 matches.
Lake Shawnee, Gage Park
Adult Softball League –
ADULT SPORTS Session 1
Registration deadline: April 28
Ages: 16+
All adult leagues vary in levels of
Women’s, Men’s and CoRec slow- Date: May 9-June 15 (Tue., Sun. options)
competitiveness. The lower the number, the
pitch league single-game season play Fee: $60
more competitive the league will be.
Example: League 1 is our most a 4-game season. Men’s and CoRec
competitive option in any sport, while doubleheader leagues play an 8-game
League 3 would be more recreational. season.
Registration deadline: March 3
SUMMER CAMPS
Players must register as a team (unless
free agency option utilized) and submit Age: 16+
Date: March 22-April 16 Registration begins March 2
roster prior to first game.
Fee: $130/team - single game
$260/team - doubleheader
Outdoor Summer Camps
Adult Volleyball League – Looking for a well-supervised and safe
Session 1 Adult Basketball League – environment? We offer camps filled with
Women’s, Men’s 50+ and CoRec Session 2 a variety of fun. Campers learn new skills
volleyball leagues play a 6-week season such as archery and canoeing while
with 12 matches. Adult basketball leagues will conclude developing friendships. Their days are
Registration deadline: Jan. 6 in tournament format. All teams will be filled with swimming, nature exploration,
Age: 16+ guaranteed at least 8 games total. sports, field trips and more. All camps
Date: Jan. 25-March 5 Registration deadline: March 17 are Kansas Department of Health and
Fee: $150/team Ages: 16+ Environment Child Care licensed for ages
Date: April 7-May 30 (Wednesday, 6-12. Qualified and trained counselors
Thursday, Sunday options) supervise small groups Mon.-Fri. 7:15
Adult Basketball League – Fee: $280/team
Session 1 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Adult basketball leagues will conclude Adult Volleyball League – Registration begins March 2 for all
in tournament format. All teams will be Session 2 camps. A nonrefundable/nontransferable
guaranteed at least 8 games total. registration fee of $20 for each week is
Registration deadline: Jan. 6 Women’s, Men’s 50+ and CoRec
volleyball leagues play a 6-week season due at time of registration. Balance of $90
Ages: 16+ is due 10 days prior to each week. Please
Date: Jan. 27-March 21 with 12 matches.
Registration deadline: March 24 read our refund policy.
(Wed., Thurs., Sun. night options)
Fee: $280/team Age: 16+
Date: April 12-May 21 Date: June 1 – Aug. 6
Fee: $150/team Back To Nature – Big Gage Shelter
Adult Kickball - Spring League Camp Connections Lake – Lake Shawnee
Adult kickball leagues are CoRec. Recreation Building
All teams will be guaranteed at least 8 Camp Connections North – Shawnee
games total. North Community Center
Passport to Adventure – Crestview
Shelter
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