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The
GUIDE
Winter/Spring 2023
WORK
JEROLD BINKLEY WHERE
TULIP
YOU PLAY –
SEASONAL
HIRING
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2023
MEET YOU THERE! PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SHAWNEE COUNTY PARKS + RECREATION VISION:
FEATURES To provide an innovative parks and recreation
system that consistently exceeds community
expectations.
2 Work Where you Play
SHAWNEE COUNTY PARKS + RECREATION MISSION:
3 Tulip Time Inspire active and healthy lifestyles through a
diverse system of parks, facilities, programs and
4 2023 Winter/Spring Events people.
PROGRAMS
REFUND POLICY AND PROCEDURE
It is the intention of Shawnee County Parks +
Recreation to offer a refund and/or account
credit for participants who qualify and meet the
5 Preschool requirements. All refunds will be issued via check
in accordance with the County’s Treasurer’s bill
7 Youth paying schedule. There are no cash refunds.
10 Adult Programs may be combined or canceled due to
insufficient enrollment. A full refund or SCP+R
11 Senior credit will be issued for programs, sports leagues
or shelter reservations canceled by SCP+R. issued if cancellation is less than seven days of less than 14 days prior to start date will receive
12 Fitness & Wellness reservation. Any shelter transfer shall follow the a 50 percent SCP+R credit.
Any account with an outstanding balance will refund policy. Transfers to a lower price shelter
14 Sports have the requested refund amount applied to that shall not yield a refund. Account credit shall be SHELTER AND OTHER FACILITY RENTALS
balance. If requested refund amount exceeds the utilized within 12 months. Refunds will be issued with a 20 percent
15 Summer Camps outstanding balance, a refund will be issued. cancellation fee for rentals canceled by the
CAMPGROUND participant at least 30 days prior to the reservation
16 Adaptive Recreation CANCELLATION All campground fees are non-refundable including date. Cancellations fewer than 30 days prior to
Programs may be combined or canceled due to unused reservations. the reservation date will receive a 50 percent
16 Special Events insufficient enrollment. A full refund or account SCP+R credit. Cancellations with fewer than 60
credit will be issued for programs, sports leagues SCHOLARSHIPS days prior to the reservation date will receive a 50
17 Community Center Room or shelter reservations canceled by SCP+R. “Our vision for programming is to reach out percent account credit. No refund will be issued
and Gym Rentals Credit card refunds can only be processed if to people of all ages to encourage them to if cancellation is less than seven days prior to the
program was canceled by SCP+R. experience parks and recreation facilities reservation date. All reservation transfers shall
through well-designed programs that create a follow the conditions of this policy. Transfers to a
DEPARTMENTS SPORTS LEAGUES AND CLINICS, lifetime of memories.” lower-priced shelter shall not yield a refund.
PROGRAMS, ROOM RENTALS
Refunds will be issued with a 20 percent Shawnee County Parks + Recreation provides a CAMPGROUND
7 Volunteer! cancellation fee if canceled by participant at wide variety of recreation opportunities for youth, All campground fees are non-refundable,
least 21 days prior to the program start date. yet not all families are able to afford the fees for including any unused reservations.
8 Shawnee County Trails Cancellations less than 21 days prior to the start participation in our programs. A youth scholarship
date will receive a 50 percent account credit. program has been designed to assist those REFUND REQUEST
9 Adopt-a-Park/Trail Account credit shall be utilized within 12 months. who meet the financial guidelines as set forth. A Refund Request Form must be completed.
Scholarship approval is good from Feb. 1, 2020 to Form is available at parks.snco.us or by calling
11 Helen Hocker Theatre SHELTER RENTALS, GREAT OVERLAND STATION Jan. 31, 2021. Forms are posted at parks.snco.us or 785-251-6800.
AND OLD PRAIRIE TOWN/WARD-MEADE call 785-251-8600.
12 Kossover Tennis Center Refunds will be issued with a 20 percent Send completed forms to:
cancellation fee for rentals canceled by SPORTS LEAGUES/CLINICS, PROGRAMS, CAMPS Shawnee County Parks + Recreation, 3137 SE
13 Fitness Pass the participant at least 60 days prior to the AND ROOM RENTALS 29th St., Topeka, KS 66605-1885
reservation. Cancellations less than 60 days Refunds will be issued with a 20 percent ATTN: Accounts Receivable or email:
14 Parks For All Foundation prior to the reservation date will receive a 50 cancellation fee if canceled by participant at prrefunds@snco.us
percent account credit. No account credit will be least 14 days prior to start date. Cancellations
16 West Lawn
Memorial Gardens
THANK YOU TO OUR PARKS FOR ALL FOUNDATION SPONSORS
17 Golf Courses
18 Great Overland Station
19 Facility Rentals
20 Old Prairie Town
22 Regional Parks
credit union
23 The Kansas Children’s
Discovery Center
24 Topeka Zoo
25 Directory
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2023 WINTER/SPRING 1
WORK WHERE YOU PLAY
IF YOU LOVE WHAT YOU DO, YOU’LL NEVER WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE. APPLY AT 100,000 TULIPS
Summer Camp Counselors + Sports Staff + Lifeguards
+ Rec. Aides + Rec+Roll Ambassadors + Cashiers +
WWW.SNCO.US/OASYS
AND SPRING
TULIP
Concessions Horticulture + Sports Field Maintenance + Golf Course Maintenance FLOWERING BULBS
+ Shelter Cleaning Crews + Park Maintenance + Campground Attendants Thousands of multi-colored tulips and spring
flowering bulbs. See our three public gardens
blanketed in multi-colored tulips and spring
TIME
flowering bulbs such as daffodils and hyacinths.
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,
APRIL 7-23 five states and even foreign countries.
TULIP TIME INCLUDES TWO
POPULAR SPECIAL EVENTS
TULIPS AT TWILIGHT
APRIL 7-23
OLD PRAIRIE TOWN/WARD-MEADE BOTANICAL GARDEN
One of Shawnee County’s favorite special events, Tulips
at Twilight features 90 lighted displays including larger
than life flowers as you stroll garden pathways with
thousands of tulips illuminated by luminarias.
Enjoy live music and building tours of Old Prairie Town
on Friday and Saturday evenings. The garden is open
Sunday through Thursday for a more tranquil experience.
Presented by the Friends of Ward-Meade
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Fee: $5; Children 5 and under free
TULIP FESTIVAL AT THE LAKE
APRIL 15
TED ENSLEY GARDENS/LAKE SHAWNEE
The very popular Tulip Festival at the Lake returns to Ted
Ensley Gardens. Visit the craft vendors, enjoy fun for the
kids, grab lunch from a food truck and stroll the gardens to
view tens of thousands of tulips on a beautiful spring day.
Age: All ages
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Fee: $5
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PROGRAMS
PRESCHOOL
Toddler Open Gym/Space
Preschoolers will get a chance to
develop large and fine motor skills
while socializing with peers. Adults
bringing participants can help provide a
supportive environment for exploration
of new activities. Equipment provided.
Age: 3-5 yrs.
Date: Ongoing
Fee: Free
2023 Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956
Time: Wed.10 a.m.-Noon
WINTER/SPRING
EVENTS
Oakland Community Center 251-6953
Time: Mon. 9-10 a.m.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Time: Thur. 9-10 a.m.
JAN. 14 North Community Center. APRIL 15 APRIL 15
Age: 13+ Shawnee North Community Center
BUILDING Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. TULIP FESTIVAL POOCHES AND PEEPS 251-6900
CENTENNIAL Fee: $16 AT THE LAKE TED Hills Bark Park, Gage Park Time: Mon. 10 a.m.-Noon
Shawnee North Community ENSLEY GARDENS/ Join Shawnee County Parks
and Recreation for our Pooches Tumbling
Center 251-6900 APRIL 7-23 LAKE SHAWNEE and Peeps event! Wrap up
Shawnee North Community
Center is celebrating the TULIP TIME Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Easter with your dog in the dog Basic movement and coordination.
100-year anniversary of the Ted Ensley Gardens/Lake Fee: $5 egg hunt pawty at the Hills Bark Increases flexibility and motor skills.
building’s opening! Join us for Shawnee,Doran Rock Park! Each registration includes Children will develop new skills in a
Garden/Gage Park, Old supportive, social environment.
historical tours, kids’ crafts,
Prairie Town/Ward-Meade
APRIL 6 10 treat filled eggs and a fun gift!
Age: 3-5 yrs.
and learn about the mystery
of the missing cemetery. Botanical Garden MOONLIGHT EGG Humans and dogs are paws-
itive to have a great time! Dogs
PROGRAM GOALS REGISTRATION Fee: $30 per session
Time: Noon-4 p.m. HUNT must be on leash and will need Shawnee County Parks + Recreation
programs are developed with several
Choose from one of the many
classes, activities, sports
Fee: Free APRIL 7-23 Shawnee North Community to register based on weight.
goals in mind: or other programs offered
Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Center 251-6900 Dogs will need to be pre- Date: Jan. 14-Feb. 11, March 4-April 8
JAN. 14
TULIPS AT TWILIGHT Grab your flashlight and get registered as there are limited · SCP+R strives to promote a healthy through Shawnee County (No Class March 18),
Old Prairie Town/Ward- ready. Participants will hike the registration spots available. active lifestyle through program Parks + Recreation and April 22-May 20
SHAWNEE NORTH Meade Botanical Garden trail to find eggs. After visiting Dogs must be 6 months or older activities and choices. we’ll make it easy for you to Time: Sat. 9:30-10 a.m.
COMMUNITY CENTER Time: 7-10 p.m.
Fee: $5 Children 5 and
with the Easter Bunny, everyone to participate. · Participants develop new skills and register!
takes home a bag of goodies. abilities.
GHOST HUNT under free Age: 5-12 yrs. Weight: Small Dogs, · Staff and instructors provide an • To register online, go to
Shawnee North Community Center
251-6900
Shawnee North Community Time: Thur. 8-9 p.m. Under 35lbs emotionally supportive, positive parks.snco.us and click the Date: Jan. 9- Feb. 6, Feb. 27-April 3
Center 251-6900 Fee: $10 per person Time: Sat. 9:30-10:30 a.m. environment. Online Registration icon. (No class March 13),
Spend an evening with the Pre-registration required Fee: $10 per dog · Programs offer an opportunity to • Forms may also be mailed, April 17-May 15
ghosts of North Topeka, Registration deadline: March 29 engage in socialization for all ages. walked in, phoned in or Time: Mon. 5:30-6 p.m.
hosted by Ghost Tours Weight: Large Dogs, · Large motor, fine motor, and cognitive faxed to any Shawnee Date: Jan. 12-Feb. 9, March 2-April 6
of Kansas. This program Time: Thur. 8-9 p.m. over 35lbs
focuses on local ghost stories
development are promoted through County Parks + Recreation (No class March 16),
Fee: $10 per person Time: Sat. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
and folklore, and finished new experiences and peer interaction. facility. April 20-May 18
Registration deadline: April 7 Fee: $10 per dog
with a ghost hunt of Shawnee Time: Thur. 5:30-6 p.m.
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Dance 1 YOUTH Shawnee North Community Center
251-6900 IT TAKES A VILLAGE
Develop coordination, rhythm and basic School Day Out at Oakland Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6, Feb. 27- April 3
A RICE COMMUNITY
ballet and tap moves that will support (No class March 13),
Join us on your break. Staff will provide
large motor skills in an active supportive activities that give kids a chance to try
April 17-May 15 CENTER
environment. Time: Mon. 5:30-6 p.m. Steven Massey, founder and director of
something new. Participants need to
Age: 3-5 yrs. It Takes a Village, will offer after school
bring a lunch. Crestview Community Center 251-6960
Fee: $30 per session performing arts programs in partnership
Oakland Community Center 251-6953
Date: Jan. 14.-Feb. 11, March 4-April 8 with SCP+R. Programs will include art,
Age: 6-12 yrs.
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 (No class March 18), music, voice, theater and dance along
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Jan. 14-Feb. 11, March 4-April 8 April 22-May 20 with tutoring, counseling and nutritional
Fee: $10 each day
(No class March 18), Time: Sat. 9-9:30 a.m. and 9:30-10 a.m. services.
Date: Feb. 9, 10, March 10, April 7, 24
April 22-May 20 itav4arts.org
Time: Sat. 10:15-11 a.m. Dance 2 itav4arts@gmail.com
Zumba Kids
Participants will build tap and ballet skills, 785-580-9707
Shawnee North Community Center An energy-packed way for kids to stay Age: 10-20 yrs.
and be introduced to jazz dance in a
251-6900 active while building leadership and team Time: Mon.-Fri. 4-9 p.m.
safe, social environment. No prior dance
Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6, Feb. 27-April 3 work skills. Build confidence, memory, Sat. 9 a.m.-noon and 6 p.m.
experience is required, though learning is
(No class March 13), creativity, balance and coordination in a Sunday 2-7 p.m. as needed
at a faster pace than Dance 1.
April 17-May 15 safe, social environment. Shawnee North Community Center Community classes Dance, Art, Theater
Time: Mon. 6:15-7 p.m. Crestview Community Center 251-6960 251-6900 and Drama $5
Date: Jan. 12-Feb. 9, March 2-April 6
SPORTY Basketball Age: 7-11 yrs.
Date: Jan. 11-Feb. 8, March 1-April 5
Age: 5-9 yrs.
Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 6, Feb. 27-April 3
Community music $10
ITAV Registration $15 new registration fee
Participants will work on basketball
(No class March 16), SPROUTS fundamentals such as dribbling,
(No class March 15),
April 19-May 17
(No class March 13), Dance, Art, Theater and Voice $24/mo.
April 20-May 18 Recreational sports clinics provide a shooting and passing. This class is a April 17-May 15 Music $36 a month
Time: Thur. 6:15-7 p.m. great way to introduce kids to a variety Time: Wed. 6:30-7:15 p.m. Time: Mon. 7:15-8 p.m. ITAV Company Dance Classes $42/mo.
place for kids to enjoy socializing and
of activities that encourage an active, Fee: $30 Fee: $30 per session *Subject to change*
meeting new friends while learning
Zumba Kids Jr. healthy lifestyle. Clinic instructors will basketball skills. An adult is required
provide a safe, positive environment Tumbling 2 Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Beginning Ballet
A fun and energy-packed dance fitness to participate with the child during
class for kids only. Develop creativity, for kids to work on new skills. Good instruction time. In this 5-week class the students will Age: 5-9 yrs. Date: Ongoing
build confidence and spatial awareness. sportsmanship and team building are Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 learn more advanced tumbling skills Date: Jan. 11-Feb. 8, March 1-April 5 Time: Mon. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
A great part of an active lifestyle. emphasized. Date: Feb.19- March 5 focusing on gross motor skills and (No class March 15), Fee: $23 per month
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 Age: 3-5 yrs. Time: Sun. 3-3:45 p.m. balance. 5-year olds should be in April 19-May 17
Date: Jan. 14-Feb. 11, Fee: $15 Kindergarten and have some tumbling Time: Wed. 5:30-6:15 p.m. Ballet/ Contemporary
March 4-April 8 (No Class March 18), T-Ball experience or instructor approval Fee: $30
Basketball before registering. This class increases Date: Ongoing
April 22-May 20 Participants will work on baseball/
flexibility and motor skills in a safe, Time: Mon. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Time: Sat. 11:15 a.m.-Noon Preschoolers will work on developing softball fundamentals such as hitting,
social environment. Fee: $23 per month
Fee: $30 shooting, dribbling, passing and working running, throwing and fielding. This
as a team. Sportsmanship and social Age: 5-9 yrs.
class is a place for kids to enjoy
Spring into Fun skills are a big part of team sports. socializing and meeting new friends
Fee: $30
Let’s have a buggin’ good time. Make your Oakland Community Center 251-6953 while learning T-ball skills. An adult is
own bug catcher and go on a bug hunt. Date: Jan.11-25 required to participate with the child
VOLUNTEER!
Central Park Community Center Time: Wed. 6-6:45 p.m. during instruction time.
251-6965 Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 Are you looking for ways to get involved in the community? Consider
Age: 3-5 yrs. Soccer Date: April 3-17
volunteering for Shawnee County Parks + Recreation!
Date: March 15 Preschoolers will learn basic soccer Time: Mon. 5:45-6:30 p.m.
Time: Wed. 1-2 p.m. skills such as dribbling, passing and
Fee: $7 scoring. This is a great way to introduce Track and Field
your child to soccer. This clinic is a SCP+R has a variety of We even have opportunities
Let the games begin! Preschoolers will
place for kids to enjoy socializing and learn the basics of hurdles, javelin throw opportunities for volunteers for you to adopt your very own
meeting new friends. and more. Children will show off their ranging from working in our park/trail or to create your
Garfield Community Center new skills the last class on the track. gardens and helping at events own projects based on your
Date: Jan. 8-22 Central Park Community Center
Time: Sun. 3-3:45 p.m. 251-6965 to coaching youth sports teams passions/the needs that you
Date: April 19-May 3 and giving guided tours. see in the community.
Time: Wed. 6-6:45 p.m.
For more information
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Contact Volunteer Services 785-251-6812 | riley.shafer@snco.us
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Tenderfeet
Age: 6-7 yrs.
Date: Ongoing
Time: Wed. 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Fee: $30 per month
Beginning Hip Hop
Date: Ongoing
Time: Wed. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
SHAWNEE COUNTY Fee: $23 per month
TRAILS
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation’s 60 miles of trails offer a leisurely stroll with
side ventures into beautiful gardens, or a hike, run or mountain bike ride up hilly terrain
Hip Hop/ African
Date: Ongoing
Time: Thur. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Fee: $23 per month
ACTIVSTARS KARATE
@ GARFIELD
ActivStars has created one of the
Open Rec
Play is part of a healthy active
lifestyle. Meet your friends or make
new ones. Gym, game area and
ADOPT-A-
leading to panoramic views of the county. There are 32 miles of paved trails and nearly
28 miles of natural surface trails running through forested, prairie and open natural
Beginning Jazz
Date: Ongoing
most comprehensive martial arts
programs for children and teens in computer lab are available.
Date: Ongoing
PARK/TRAIL
an ever-changing world. We teach
areas. Shawnee County Parks + Recreation is continually increasing the number and Time: Wed. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: Free
our students to stay safely aware Show your community pride by adopting
length of trails in our community while connecting as many trails as possible. Fee: $23 per month Age: 18 and under
and avoid bullying while developing one of Shawnee County’s 109 parks or 60
mind and body. Every ActivStars miles of trails through our Adopt-A Park
Shunga Trail – 8.5-mile paved concrete Gage Park Fitness Loop Trail – 2-mile Young Blossoms Central Park Community Center
karate and martial arts instructor program.
pedestrian/bicycle trail beginning at SW paved trail encircling Gage Park. 251-6965
29th and McClure) and continuing east to Age: 8-9 yrs. has been trained on our safety
Time: Sat. Noon-3 p.m.
SE 2nd where it meets the Deer Creek Trail. Deer Creek Trail – 3.6-mile trail from SE Date: Ongoing awareness SAFEShield. What does it mean to adopt a park or
2nd to SE 29th St. connecting the Shunga Time: Thur. 5:30-6:30 p.m. For more information https:// trail?
Lake Shawnee Trail – 7-mile paved Hillcrest Community Center This program encourages your group to
Trail to the Lake Shawnee Trail via SE 29th Fee: $30 per month mw.activstars.com/or call 1-888- 251-6956
concrete pedestrian/bicycle trail encircling Street. help the community enjoy our parks and
the lake.
619-2131 Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-5:30 p.m.,
Sensual Moving Class trails through beautification activities and
Grant-Bradbury – Located west of Instructor: Joseph Mowery Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon monthly debris pick up.
Dornwood Nature Trail – 9.9 miles of Forbes Field, 2 miles of natural surface Age: 21+ Winter/Spring
natural surface, woodland hiking trail trails run through 80-acres of virgin
Date: Ongoing Jan. 9-May 22 Garfield Community Center What do you gain from adopting a
accessible from SE 25th and Highland. prairie that has never been plowed. The
Time: Thur. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Number of Weeks: 10 251-6950 park or trail?
area includes hundreds of native prairie Registration Fee: $10
Landon Trail – 4.75-mile paved and gravel species, some of which are scarcely found Fee: $25 per month Time: Mon.-Fri. 3:30 -6 p.m. By adopting a park or trail, you can work
trail along an abandoned railroad track elsewhere in the state. Class Fee: $9* Sat. Noon-3 p.m. together with Shawnee County Parks +
running from SE 15th to SE 45th. Adult Two-Step/Line Dance *$12 for advanced, $10 for Crestview Community Center Recreation to promote a sense of pride and
Soldier Creek Trail – 1.8-mile paved extended. 251-6960 appreciation of our parks and resources.
Azura Trails at Skyline Park – Four concrete bicycle/pedestrian trail from NE Age: 20+ Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-5 p.m. It also provides the perfect excuse to get
single-track loop trails comprising 4.47 miles Garfield Park to NW Lyman Road. Date: Ongoing Youth Team Night Sat. 9 a.m.-Noon outside!
of natural surface trails through wooded and Time: Tue. 6- 7:30 p.m. Oakland Community Center
prairie areas offering the most panoramic Orville Rice Nature Trail – 1-mile mowed
Fee: $20 per month Each month we will have a different 251-6953 Who can adopt a park or trail?
views of Shawnee County from the famed grass single track trail following Shunga themed activity for the youth. For Time: Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m.,
Burnett’s Mound. Creek from SW Gage to the Shunga Trail Anyone! Student groups. Neighborhood
those who miss summer camp and Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Associations. Church groups. Businesses
near McDonald Field.
team activities, this is a great way to
Warren Nature Area – 4 miles of natural looking for community engagement
surface trails beginning at SW 25th and Gage Oakland-Billard/Santa Fe Park Trails – be active while building team skills Topeka Community opportunities. Families looking to beautify
east of Felker Park. The trail includes a wetland 1.6 miles of paved trail. in a social and friendly environment. Cycle Project their favorite parks or trails. We happily
to slow and clean runoff water from streets and Oakland Community Center partner with anyone who is excited to
neighborhoods. Many birds, mammals and Freedom Valley – .75-mile concrete path. 251-6953 Get help with your bike from volunteer partner with us!
aquatic species can be found here. Ages: 12-15 yrs. of the TCCP. Volunteers will aid you
Clarion Woods Trail – 1.54 miles of single- Date: Jan. 19 Dodge-ball in fixing flats, adjusting brakes and
Welton Grove Park – 3 miles of natural track trail through a red cedar forest.
Feb. 16 Kickball answering questions about bikes.
surface trails.
Willow Park – .5-mile paved walking Mar. 23 Basketball Helmets are always available free to For more information
Shawnee North Nature Trail – 2-mile paths. Apr. 13 Handball the public.
natural surface trail on undeveloped parkland Time: Thur. 6-8 p.m. Central Park Community Center
comprised of grasslands and wooded areas. Betty Phillips Park – .44-mile paved trail. Fee: $5 Date: Ongoing Riley Shafer
Shawnee North Community Park also has a .8 Time: Thur. 5-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 785.251. 6812
mile paved fitness loop trail encircling the west Brookfield Park – .3-mile paved trail.
Fee: Free riley.shafer@snco.us
side of the park.
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ADULT Antique Trunk Restoration Building Centennial
Put on your old clothes and dig out Shawnee North is celebrating the 100-year
Airplane Club
that family heirloom in the attic or your anniversary of the building’s opening! Join
Enjoy flying or watching indoor remote garage sale find. It’s time to restore us for historical tours, kid’s crafts, and learn
control planes. A great chance to your trunk to its beautiful best. Supplies about the mystery of the missing cemetery.
socialize and learn something new. are purchased by the participant and Shawnee North Community Center
Planes not provided. a list may be obtained at the center 251-6900
Crestview Community Center 251-6960 office. Class size is limited. Registration Date: Jan. 14
Age: All ages deadline is April 13. Time: Noon-4 p.m.
Date: Ongoing Shawnee North Community Center Fee: Free
Time: Thur. 10:30 a.m.-Noon 251-6900
Fee: Free Age: 18+
Date: April 17-21
Flower Arrangement AUGUST WILSON’S
Beekeeper Class Time: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Create a flower arrangement for your
Valentine! This adult-oriented class will
FENCES
Fee: $110 JAN. 27-FEB. 5
Master beekeepers Steve & Becky teach participants about flowers and the
Tipton offer exciting opportunities in
Shawnee North Community
ways they can be arranged. Flowers and SENIOR Central Park Community
Center 251-6965
This sensational drama is the story of Troy
Maxon, a former star of the Negro baseball
beekeeping. Explore hive construction, materials provided.
Center Ghost Hunt Shuffleboard Date: Ongoing
leagues who now works as a garbage man
installing the bees, and hive Shawnee North Community Center Time: Tue. 1-3 p.m.
management up until harvest time. This Spend an evening with the ghosts of 251-6900 A chance to stay active while in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded as a black
Fee: $1
monthly class starts in February and North Topeka, hosted by Ghost Tours of Age: 18+ interacting with friends in a man from the major leagues during his
ends in October. Some classes may Kansas. This program focuses on local Date: TBD positive social setting. prime, Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his
Central Park Community
Pitch
be done virtually. Pre-registration is ghost stories and folklore, and finished Time: TBD relationships with his wife and his son, who
required. with a ghost hunt of Shawnee North Fee: TBD Center 251-6965 Enjoy spending time with your now wants his own chance to play ball.
Shawnee North Community Center Community Center. Date: Ongoing friends playing pitch. This
251.6900 Shawnee North Community Center Topeka Community Time: Thur. 10 a.m.-Noon program provides a chance for Warning: This play contains some adult language
Age: 12+ 251-6900 Cycle Project Fee: $2 beginners to learn a new game
and situations.
Date: Feb. 17, March 17, April 21 Age: 13+ along with experienced players
Get help with your bike from volunteers of
Time: Wed. 6:30-8 p.m. Date: Jan. 14 Indoor Bocce Ball in a positive environment.
Fee: Free Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
the TCCP. Volunteers will aid you in fixing
flats, adjusting brakes and answering Explore this popular game Coffee and cards provided. INTO THE WOODS JR.
Fee: $16 indoors. While socializing and Date: Ongoing MARCH 10-19
questions about bikes. Helmets are
Oil and Acrylic Painting always available free to the public. keeping active. Fee: $1 This adaptation of Stephen Sondheim
Instructor Mary Lou Gudenkauf teaches Central Park Community Center Central Park Community and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning
Center 251-6965 Oakland Community Center
the basics of oil or acrylics using the Old Date: Ongoing 251-6953
musical features all of your favorite
Masters technique in a friendly group Time: Thur. 5-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Date: Ongoing characters – Cinderella, Little Red Riding
Time: Wed. 10 a.m.-Noon Time: Tue. 1-3 p.m.
setting. Both mediums can be taught. All Fee: Free Hood, Jack (and his beanstalk) and the
levels will feel comfortable and receive Fee: $2
Crestview Community Center Witch – in a lyrically rich retelling of
individual attention from the instructor. 251-6960 Brothers Grimm fables.
A supply list can be obtained from the Beginners Bridge Time: Thur. 1-3 p.m.
Center.
Shawnee North Community Center
This is an opportunity to
learn a new skill in a positive Shawnee North Community ARTIFICE
251-6900 supportive social atmosphere. Center 251-6900 APRIL 28-MAY 7
Date: Jan. 3-24, Feb. 7-28, March 7-28, Coffee and cards provided. Time: Fri. 1-3 p.m. Struggling artist Payne Showers finally
April 4-25, May 2-23 Shawnee North Community gets his Big Break. He dies. Fortunately, his
Time: Tues. 1-3 p.m. Center 251-6900 Lifetime Basketball death greatly inflates the value of his work.
Date: Ongoing New drop-in program. However, his estranged wife must sell all
Date: Jan. 4-25, Feb. 1-22, March 1-22, Fee: $1 Recreational sports are part of of his art to avoid bankruptcy. During a
March 19-April 19, Time: Mon. 1-3 p.m. a healthy and active lifestyle. private showing, a wealthy real estate mogul
April 26-May 17 This is a great chance to show buys dozens of paintings and an influential
Time: Wed. 1-3 p.m. Bridge off your skill set in a positive newspaper maven covers the story. All that
Spend time with friends in environment. could go wrong would be for Payne Showers
Date: Jan. 5-26, Feb. 2-23, Crestview Community Center
a positive social setting. to walk through the door. Then he does in
March 2-23, 251-6960
Groups of four are needed for this farcical take on celebrity and success and
March 30-April 20, April 27-May 18 Age: 45+
participation. Coffee and cards an affectionate tribute to loyalty and love.
Time: Thur. 1-3 p.m. Date: Ongoing
provided.
Age: 16+ Fee: $2
Fee: $40 Time: Mon. 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
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WELLNESS/ Pickle Ball Karate Oakland Community Center
251-6953
Tai Chi
This fun sport can be a great way Okinawan Shorin-Ryu is a hard style Crestview Community Center 251-6960
FITNESS to stay healthy and active while of karate that emphasizes natural body
Time: Mon.-Fri. Noon-3 p.m.
Time: Wed. Noon-1 p.m.
achieving personal fitness goals. movement and stances. The program Crestview Community Center Exercise your options. Recharge your
Wellness Centers All skill levels are welcome in a will improve mental and physical 251-6960 card for
supportive and social environment. coordination, poise, flexibility and Time: Tue., Thur. Noon-2 p.m. 5 visits $20
As part of a healthy active lifestyle strength and is designed for persons of
come workout in a supportive, social Equipment is provided. 10 visits $40
all ages and skill levels. Instructed by
environment. Participants can work Age: 18+ Robert Beine.
FITNESS PASS CLASSES 20 visits $80
toward individual fitness goals. Open Date: Ongoing Age: 16+ With new cards there is no worry about
Fee: $2 Fee: Fitness Pass losing your card. Full size card comes with
year-round during center hours. Novice
Date: Ongoing smaller key ring card for easy access.
Oakland Community Center Crestview Community Center
251-6953 Hillcrest Community Center 251-6960
Zumba® Toning
KOSSOVER Shawnee North Community Center
251-6900
251-6956
Time: Mon., Fri. 10 a.m.-Noon
Age: 6+
Date: Ongoing Crestview Community Center
TENNIS Fee: $50/year or $7/month
Fitness Passes can be used for drop- Oakland community Center 251-6953
Time: Tue., Thur. 6-7 p.m.
Fee: $30 per month
251-6960
Time: Tue. 6-7 p.m., Wed. 7:30-8:30 p.m.
CENTER
in visits. Time: Tue., Fri. 9-11 a.m.
Advanced Zumba
Hillcrest Community Center Crestview Community Center Crestview Community Center
Crestview Community Center
251-6956 251-6960 251-6960
251-6960
The Kossover Tennis Center offers low-cost,
Central Park Community Center Time: Mon., Wed., Fri. 1-3 p.m. Age: 6+
Time: Wed. 7:30-8:30 p.m.
organized programs and supervised tennis play for
251-6965 Date: Ongoing
the entire community. The Tennis Center is open
Fee: Free Prime Time Volleyball Time: Tue., Thur. 6:30-8 p.m.
Shawnee North Community Center
April 1 to mid-October, seven days a week, except Fee: $42 per month
251-6900
during inclement weather and holidays. Courts Bump, set and spike! Showcase your
are available 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Facility lights are Wallyball Tae Kwon Do Time: Thur. 7:15-8:15 p.m.
skills on the court in this supportive,
available for use in the spring/summer until 10 Enjoy a fun way to stay active social environment while maintaining Martial Arts is a great way to learn Vinyasa Flow Yoga FITNESS
PASS
p.m. and in the fall until 8 p.m. Hours are subject to
and work toward personal fitness an active and healthy lifestyle. self-defense in a safe, fun and social
change due to reservation requests and court use.
goals. This game is along the lines Crestview Community Center environment. Crestview Community Center
Daily Court Fees of volleyball but it is played on a 251-6960 Contact Number: Mark Brown 785-506-511 251-6965
$2 per person per day racquetball court. Age: 18+ Age: 17 and under Time: Tue. and Thur. 10-11 a.m.
Hillcrest Community Center Date: Ongoing Date: Ongoing
Reservations are strongly recommended as 251-6956 Time: Tue., Thur. 7-9 p.m. Time: Mon.-Thur. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Hypno Yoga The flexible way to reach
leagues, clinics, tennis tournaments and high Age: 18+ Fee: $2 Crestview Community Center your fitness goals.
school activities authorized through Shawnee Date: Ongoing Walk and Talk
251-6960
County Parks + Recreation have first priority on Time: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Volleyball This is a great way to stay active, rain or Time: Wed. 10-11 a.m. & Fri. Noon-1 p.m. Make fitness a part of your mental
court usage. To make reservations or for more
Fee: $3 shine while socializing with friends. and physical health. Enjoy a
information, please contact Branden at Kossover Whether you’re a beginner or Fee: Free variety of classes to keep your
Tennis Center at 785-580-6706 or Caroline at seasoned player, come drop in at
Strong Yoga
workout exciting. Choosing times
785-273-0030. Racquetball Oakland Community Center Crestview Community Center
Crestview and have a blast working that work with a busy schedule
Stay active with a fast-paced game on your skills or just have fun with 251-6953 251-6960 can help keep regular exercise a
Tennis Lesson Fees Time: Mon., Wed., 9 a.m.-Noon Time: Fri. 10-11 a.m. part of your routine.
for all skill levels. This is a great way friends. A fun part of an active
Private lessons: $35 per hour
to work toward personal fitness goals. lifestyle. Shawnee North Community Center
Semi-Private lessons: $20 per hour per person
Equipment is available at the counter. Age: 18+ Weekend Slow Flow Yoga Find classes at parks.snco.us
Group lessons: $10 per hour 251-6900
Hillcrest Community Center Date: Ongoing Time: Mon.-Fri. 9-11 a.m. Crestview Community Center
Racquet Stringing 251-6956 Fee: $2 251-6960 Exercise your options,
Racquet stringing service is available at Kossover Age: 18+ Crestview Community Center Adult Open Gym Time: Sat. 8:30-9:30 a.m. recharge your card for
Tennis Center. Fees range from $23-$35. Date: Ongoing 251-6960 Reach personal fitness goals with a
Time: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Time: Fri. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. drop-in program at one of the SCP+R Yoga
Camps and Clinics 5 visits $20
Sat. 9 a.m.- Noon gyms as part of a healthy active lifestyle Shawnee North Community Center 10 visits $40
Kossover Tennis Center also features tennis camps
Fee: $3 in a social environment. 251-6900 20 visits $80
and youth summer tennis clinics.
Age: 18+ Time: Tue. and Thur. 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Date: Ongoing With new cards there is no worry
For info on lessons, reservations, tournaments and
Fee: $2 per person about losing your card. Full size
the Topeka Tennis Association call 785.273.0030.
Hillcrest Community Center card comes with smaller key ring
251-6956 card for easy access.
Time: Mon.-Fri. Noon-3 p.m.
For more information
contact Branden Joost
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2023 WINTER/SPRING PARKS.SNCO.US 785.251.6800 2023 WINTER/SPRING
YOUTH SPORTS Adult Basketball League –
Winter Session
Registration may be done by individual
OR by team. Requests granted Adult basketball leagues may conclude
whenever possible. Volunteer coaches in tournament format. There will be a
needed for all leagues. Sunday and a Wednesday League. All
teams will be guaranteed at least eight
Flag Football – games.
NEW Spring Season Registration deadline is Dec. 14
League shirt and mouth piece
Ages: 16+
Date: Jan. 8-March 1
SUMMER CAMPS trained counselors supervise small
groups Mon.-Fri. 7:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
provided. Registration begins March 1
Fee: $320 per team Registration begins March 7. Fee
Leagues offered: 8U, 11U
Registration deadline Jan. 25 Outdoor Summer Camps is $90 per week. A nonrefundable/
Adult Volleyball League –
PARKS FOR ALL Age: 5-11
Date: March 5-April 2
Winter Session Looking for a well-supervised and
safe environment? Camp provides a
nontransferable registration fee of
$25 for each week is due at time of
FOUNDATION Women’s and Co-Rec volleyball registration. Balance of $65 is due
Fee: $50 per player unique experience for children to learn
leagues play a 6-week season with 12 10 days prior to each week. Please
valuable skills and make new friends read our refund policy at https://bit.ly/
Spring Soccer League matches. through activities that are challenging, SCPRcamprefund.
Where Memories Are Made & Registration deadline is Dec. 14 educational and downright fun. Camp
League shirt provided. Oakland Community Center
Preserved Age: 16+ will provide an opportunity for personal Date: May 30-Aug. 4
Parks For All Foundation projects help Leagues offered: Date: Jan. 9-Feb. 17 growth, self-esteem and friendship Time: Mon.-Fri. 7:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
make new memories and preserve old ones, 4U Instructional 3 vs. 3 – $25 per Fee: $150 per team building in a safe environment. All
player camps are licensed for ages 6-12 by
providing lasting legacies by enhancing
Civitan Day Camp
outdoor spaces and indoor venues within 6U 5 vs. 5 – $50 per player Adult Softball League – Kansas Department of Health and
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation. Made 8U 7 vs. 7 – $50 per player Spring Session Environment Child Care. Qualified and This camp is designed for young
possible by generous community members, 11U 7 vs. 7 – $50 per player trained counselors supervise small people with developmental or
these projects create a vibrant atmosphere Men’s and Co-Rec basketball leagues groups Mon.-Fri. 7:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. other disabilities requiring adapted
Registration deadline Feb. 22
EXCITING
that encourages Topeka and Shawnee
Age: 3-11
play a 4-week season with single instruction and increased supervision.
County residents to get out and enjoy their header (4 games) and double header (8 Registration begins March 7 for Our structured routine and staff ratio
Date: April 1-29 provides a successful environment
time. games) registration options. all camps. Fee is $135 per week.
SUMMER
Registration deadline is March 14 A nonrefundable/nontransferable for campers with behavioral and
Be Part Of Change Shawnee County registration fee of $25 for each week is cognitive disabilities. Campers should
Age: 16+
With your giving, we can continue to make a Fastpitch League due at time of registration. Balance of be prepared to spend a large part of
JOBS!
Date: April 4-28 the day outdoors and travel through
difference in the community around you. The
Leagues offered: $110 is due 10 days prior to each week.
Single header Fee: $150 per team the park as a group. This program is
foundation provides great flexibility to pursue Please read our refund policy at https://
6U T-Ball – $500 per team Double header Fee: $300 per team licensed by Kansas Department of
unique projects that enhance the experience bit.ly/SCPRcamprefund
of park goers and contribute tothe quality of 7U Coach Pitch – $600 per team Back to Nature – Big Gage Shelter Health and Environment Child Care.
life in our community. 8U Player Pitch – $700 per team Adult Basketball League – House
10U / 12U – $800 per team Spring Session Camp Connections Lake – Lake Registration begins March 7. Fee
Make A Difference Registration deadline March 22 is $135 per week. A nonrefundable/
Adult basketball leagues may conclude Shawnee Recreation Building
nontransferable registration fee of
When you give to the Parks For All Date: May 1-June 29 in tournament format. There will be a Camp Connections North – Shawnee Looking for an exciting summer job
Foundation, you’re positively impacting how $25 for each week is due at time of
Sunday and a Wednesday League. All North Community Center registration. Balance of $110 is due
others experience Shawnee County and the Passport to Adventure – Crestview
that is rewarding and meaningful
14-18U Grand Slam – $500 per team teams will be guaranteed at least eight 10 days prior to each week. Please
outdoor spaces and parks and recreation venues
Registration deadline May 3 Shelter House at the same time? SCP+R has job
that we all enjoy. Parks For All Foundation is games total. read our refund policy at https://bit.ly/
Date: May 31-June 29 Fee: $135 per week. A nonrefundable/ SCPRcamprefund. opportunities for camp counselor,
a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization making Registration deadline is March 22 nontransferable registration fee of $25 for Civitan Building in Gage Park manager and assistant manager.
contributions tax deductible. Ages: 16+ each week is due at time of registration. Fee: $135/week. A nonrefundable/
Date: April 12-June 1 Balance of $110 is due 10 days prior to nontransferable registration fee of $25 for
By sharing your time, talent and treasures
you have the ability to help enhance the park ADULT SPORTS Fee: $320 per team each week. Please read our refund policy each week is due at time of registration. To Apply
at https://bit.ly/SCPRcamprefund. Balance of $110 is due 10 days prior to
and recreation experience. All adult leagues vary in levels of Contact Clay Neal
Adult Volleyball League – Date: May 30-Aug. 4 each week. Please read our refund policy
competitiveness. The lower the number,
Spring Session Time: Mon.-Fri. 7:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at https://bit.ly/SCPRcamprefund.
the more competitive the league will be. Age: 8-17 yrs. or up to 21 if enrolled
For more information Example: League 1 is most competitive Women’s and Co-Rec volleyball Fun Zone Day Camp in high school next fall 251-6800
Contact Kimberly Wolff option in any sport, while League 2 leagues play a 6-week season with 12 Date: June 5-July 28 clay.neal@snco.us
would be more recreational. matches. Campers will spend an active day at Time: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Registration deadline is March 22 Oakland Center involved in physical or apply online at
785.251.6878 Age: 16+ activities, arts, sports, swimming and www.snco.us/oasys
kimberly.wolff@snco.us Date: April 10-May 19 more. Camp is licensed for ages 6-12
Must be 18 years old to apply.
3137 SE 29th Street Topeka KS 66605 Fee: $150 per team by Kansas Department of Health and
Environment Child Care. Qualified and
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ADAPTIVE RESERVING SPECIAL EVENTS
RECREATION YOUR SPACE AT Moonlight Egg Hunt
In an effort to expand programs
offered to the adaptive community A COMMUNITY Grab your flashlight and get ready. Participants will hike
the trail to find eggs. After visiting with the Easter Bunny,
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation
will help day service providers set
CENTER & GYM everyone takes home a bag of goodies.
Shawnee North Community Center 251-6900
up a variety of exciting programs
From meetings and fundraisers to personal Age: 5-12 yrs.
WEST LAWN
that promote an active and healthy
events, SCP+R has several facilities and Date: April 6
lifestyle. Individuals can join planned
spaces for you to reserve and rent. Explore our Time: Thur. 8-9 p.m.
GOLF
group activities. Some of the
MEMORIAL
many options to find your best location. Fee: $10 per person
programs available are racquetball,
Pre-registration required
pickleball, volleyball, wallyball and
GARDENS
If you are planning a party or event, we Registration deadline: March 29
open gym. Other program ideas can
would be happy to reserve it for you. The
be discussed by calling 251-6886.
Pooches and Peeps
COURSES
spaces are perfect for business meetings,
Nestled in a peaceful setting on Auburn staff training, receptions, anniversaries,
Adaptive Wally Ball birthday celebrations, bridal/baby showers
Join Shawnee County Parks and Recreation for our
Road north of I-70, West Lawn Pooches + Peeps event! Wrap up Easter with your dog
Enjoy a fun way to stay active and much more. When renting at a
Memorial Gardens offers a beautiful in the dog egg hunt pawty at the Hills Bark Park! Each
and work toward personal fitness community center, you are allowed to bring
location for family members to rest registration includes 10 treat filled eggs and a fun gift!
goals. This game is along the lines in your own food and drink. Lake Shawnee skill levels. Located at the western
in eternity. Special features include a Humans and dogs are paws-itive to have a great time!
of volleyball but it is played on a 4141 SE East Edge Road edge of the Capital City, Cypress
Veterans Field of Honor and an Avenue Dogs must be on leash and will need to register based
racquetball court. Gyms are available for sports practices, staff 785.251.6840 Ridge offers 6,200 rolling yards
of Flags. on weight. Dogs will need to be pre-registered as there
Age: 18+ team building, tournaments. Special event www.lakeshawneegolf.com of excellent golf with affordable
are limited registration spots available. Dogs must be 6
Date: Ongoing rentals can be accommodated in our facilities The par-70 layout at Lake Shawnee anytime rates. It is located 1 ½ miles
West Lawn Memorial Gardens offers five months or older to participate.
Time: Mon. & Thur. 9 a.m.-Noon but may require a special use permit. Golf Course measures more west of the Wanamaker corridor just
gardens from which to choose and more Hills Bark Park, Gage Park
Fee: $2 per person $10 per group than 6,300 yards from the back south of 21st Street on Urish Road.
than 12,000 burial plots. Choose between Central Park Community Center Weight: Small Dogs, Under 35 pounds tees. Many of the course’s holes
Christus, Veterans Field of Honor, Prayer Dance House 251-6965 combine breathtaking views and the Forbes
Date: April 15
I, Prayer II and Old Rugged Cross. Room Fee: $30 per hour challenges of playing alongside Lake 700 SW Capehart Road 785.862.0114
Spend an evening with your friends. Time: Sat. 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Gym Fee: $50 per hour/$40 half gym Shawnee. The manageable length www.forbesgc.com
Listen to music from Solid Rock Sound Fee: $10 per dog
Our staff at Shawnee County Parks of the golf course and affordable Forbes is a nine-hole, par-36 layout
Machine. Crestview Community Center
+ Recreation know that discussing Weight: Large Dogs, Over 35 pounds anytime rates make Lake Shawnee in southeast Shawnee County.
Big Gage Shelter 251-6800 251-6960
memorial options can often be difficult. Room Fee: $30 per hour Date: April 15 Golf Course your best choice for golf Measuring 3,253 yards, the course
Age: 16+
We’ll do our best to ensure your comfort Gym Fee: $40 per hour/$20 half gym Time: Sat. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the region. offers a relaxed atmosphere for
Date: Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, April 13
when you decide to lay your loved ones to Fee: $10 per dog golfers of all skill levels. Featuring
Time: Thur. 6-8 p.m. Cypress Ridge three sets of tees on a links
rest in Westlawn Memorial Gardens. Garfield Community Center 251-6950
Fee: $5 per person
Room Fee: $30 per hour Rec+Roll Van 2533 SW Urish Road 785.251.6870 style layout, the course can be
Gym Fee: $40 per hour/$20 half gym www.cypressridgegc.com challenging for the experienced, yet
Gardens: Adaptive Open Gym We’re taking fun to the parks, events and even your Cypress Ridge Golf Course offers a easy enough for beginners.
Garden of Christus Hillcrest Community Center 251-6956 workplace. Meet you there! Mobile recreation programs challenge for golfers of all ages and
A good time to hang out with friends
Veterans Field of Honor Room Fee: $30 per hour make it even easier to bring fun and play to where
and get in some physical activity to
Prayer I and II Lobby Fee: $40 per hour people are and not just kids. We deliver healthy
stay fit.
Old Rugged Cross Gym Fee: $40 per hour/$20 half gym activities all over town. The Rec+Roll van is outfitted
Age: 18+ Golf Specials: & Small Range Basket Super Twilight Golf
with yard games, balls, hula hoops, art, fitness supplies
Date: Ongoing Oakland Community Center 251-6953 Cypress Ridge & $24/person 6 p.m. to sunset
Office hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and a music system with microphones. Look for the
Fee: $2 per person, $10 per group Room Fee: $30 per hour Lake Shawnee Super Twilight Golf Unlimited Golf with
Cemetery hours: Dawn to Dusk Rec+Roll van in your neighborhood. A calendar of 6 p.m. to sunset Cart
Gym Fee: $40 per hour/$20 half gym scheduled appearances is available at parks.snco.us.
Winter Rates (Nov.-Feb.)
Website: parks.snco.us Hillcrest Community Center 18-Holes with Cart & Unlimited Golf with $10/person
Range Balls Cart & Small Range
251-6950 Rice Community Center 251-6800 SCP+R can also bring the van to your work for adult recess,
Weekday-$24/person Basket Tee times can be
West Lawn Memorial Gardens is managed by Time: Thur. 10 a.m. -Noon Gym Fee: $30 per hour staff team building for retreats, or fitness programs. This is a
Weekend-$27/person $17/person made 4-days in
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation. great way to add an exciting fitness component to your next advance and are
Crestview Community Center Shawnee North Community Center 251- work event. Play is for all ages.
6900 Early Twilight Golf Forbes Golf Course highly recommended.
251-6960 3-4:30 p.m. Winter Rates (Nov.-Feb.) Book tee times only @
Room Fee: $30 per hour Have the Rec+Roll van show up for birthday parties or
For more information Time: Tue. 10 a.m.-Noon
family events.
Unlimited Golf with 18-Holes with Cart
$16/person
www.
ShawneeCountyGolf.
Cart & Small Range
contact Josh Michael com
Basket
Fee: $75 an hour with a two-hour minimum. Staff and $30 per person Twilight Golf Rates are subject to
equipment included. Call 251-6800. 4:30-6 p.m. change without notice.
785-251-6808 Twilight Golf Unlimited Golf w/ Cart
josh.michael@snco.us 4:30-6 p.m. $16/person
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Unlimited Golf w/ Cart THE GUIDE
2023 WINTER/SPRING 17Great Overland Station FACILITY For baby showers, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more, Shawnee County Parks + Recreation
Wedding and Rental Packages:
*Staff on-site during event RENTALS has a variety of facilities available to rent for all of your family events. For a listing of amenities,
availability or to make a reservation, call 785-251-6800 or visit us online at parks.snco.us.
Grand Hall & Gallery Weekends and Co.
Capacity Season Daily Holidays Fee
Weekend Rates: Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Guests 8 Hrs. Gage Park
Grand Hall: Maximum 200 $1,400 Big Gage 250 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $220
Grand Hall & Gallery 300 $2,000 During Summer Camp 6 - 10:30 p.m. $200
(Sat.-Sun.) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $440
Daytime Rates: Monday – Thursday Westlake 70 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $85
Guests 8 Hrs. 4 Hrs. Snyder’s Cabin 70 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $110
Carousel Room 42 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $135
GREAT
Grand Hall 200 $1,050 $700
Grand Hall & Gallery 300 $1,450 $900 Children’s Party House 30 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $70
Steak Grill 40 April 1-Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $65
*More than 300 guests, please inquire Corral #2 40 April 1-Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $65
$75 for each additional hour over 8 Hours Reinisch Rose Garden 150 April 1-Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. (M-Th.) $175
(Fri.-Sun) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $350
OVERLAND Gallery
Rates: Sunday – Friday:
Guests Rate Lake Shawnee
STATION
150
Conference Room
Rates: Monday – Thursday
$75 per hour
minimum 2 hours
Shelter #1
Shelter #2
Shelter #3
120
50
80
April 1-Oct. 31
April 1-Oct. 31
Year-round
10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m.
(Sat.-Sun.) each session
$70
$85
$135
$165
Grounds: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Guests Rate Shelter #4 120 April 1-Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $70
Office: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 12 $12 per hour Shelter #5 120 April 1-Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $60
Museum: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Thur.) Shelter #6 80 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $110
10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Fri., Sat.) Rental Fee Includes: (Sat.-Sun.) each session $150
Noon-4 p.m. (Sun.) 60” round tables, 6-foot and 8-foot banquet tables, Garden House 70 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $165
*Hours may change seasonally. cushioned chairs (additional folding chairs available), (Sat.-Sun.) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $400
cocktail tables, high-top bar. Garden Pagoda 45 April 1-Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. (M-Th.) $175
The Great Overland Station features 34-foot-tall hand-painted ceilings (Fri.-Sun.) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $350
with 900-pound chandeliers and has been restored to its original 1927 Garden Pergola 90 April 1-Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. (M-Th.) $220
design. There is a community venue space for weddings, conferences and (Fri.-Sun.) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $440
other celebrations while preserving Topeka’s railroad heritage. Visitors to SPECIAL EVENT: Reynolds Lodge 200 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $165
the museum can learn about four major railroads; the Santa Fe/BNSF, GREAT OVERLAND (Sat.-Sun.) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $450
Union Pacific, Rock Island, and Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroads. COMIC CONVENTION Gazebo #1 75 April 1-Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $220
Outside of the building, the BNSF Plaza includes the Corridor of Flags and The Great Overland Comic Convention is an all (Fri.-Sun.) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $440
All Veterans Memorial honoring our nation’s veterans and active military. ages event celebrating regional pop culture creatives.
Yacht Club 40 April 1-Oct. 31 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $85
Shawnee County Parks + Recreation, Parks for All
Foundation and volunteers are working with Topeka
Great Overland Station brings Topeka’s railroad heritage to life through businesses to create a two-day festival. This event
video, photographs, and artifacts. Try your hand at Morse Code with our features special guests, cosplay, geek boutiques, video Other Facilities
games, board games, comics, books, TV and film.
interactive telegraphy exhibit. Children enjoy the retired BNSF Simulator Crestview Shelter 128 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $150
and our “Big Red Caboose” is a kids’ favorite combined with coloring and The main event will be held at (Sat.-Sun.) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $350
activity pages for train safety from our partners at Operation Lifesaver. Great Overland Station in Topeka, KS Lakewood Shelter 70 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $150
Feb. 25-26
(Sat.-Sun.) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $300
$5 General Admission Garfield Shelter 160 Year-round 10 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5:30-10:30 p.m. $150
Children six and under are free. (Sat.-Sun.) 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $350
Tickets will be available at the door.
For more information We will be adding more information as the show
about weddings and receptions approaches.
*No Reservations on 12/24, 12/25, 12/31, 1/1*
*All-day reservations on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving Day (10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.)*
785.251.6993
*Prices in printed materials subject to change after publication. Visit parks.snco.us for most current information.
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2023 WINTER/SPRING 19OLD PRAIRIE
TOWN
AT WARD-MEADE HISTORIC SITE
FEATURING:
1854 replica Log Cabin with Blacksmith
Shop, 1870s Prairie Mansion on the
National Register of Historic Places and
the 2.5-acre Ward-Meade Botanical
Garden.
MEALS FOR GROUPS
AND ORGANIZATIONS
The following food programs include
two hours free room rental.
Call 785-251-6993.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT
OLD PRAIRIE TOWN
Celebrate your child’s birthday
in an old-fashioned way catered
to your child’s interest. Parties
include a volunteer in period
Hours Tours Tour Fees
Grounds: 8 a.m.-dusk Group tours for 15 or Adults: $5 WARD CABIN HEARTH costume as well as set-up and
Town Square clean-up. Two-hour parties can WEDDINGS AND Everest Church Wedding and
Office: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. more by reservation only, Seniors (55+): $4 MEALS
call 785-251-6993 Children (6-12): $3
1891 Victor Schoolhouse, Lingo Livery
Hearth Meals are served at fireside be booked any day of the week RECEPTIONS Potwin Drug Store Reception
Mulvane General Store: Stable with Landau Carriage and $250
5 and under: Free tables in the Ward Cabin. Diners are throughout the year except holidays. Make your wedding a historic event!
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Tue.-Fri.: 10 a.m., Baughman Ice Cream Wagon; Lingo Old Fashioned Birthday Party Everest Church Wedding and Potwin
Noon-4 p.m. Sun. Noon & 2 p.m. treated to special hearth-cooking Rental includes decorating and
Tack Shop; Pauline Depot and Caboose, (ages 6-12) clean-up, a one-hour rehearsal time Drug Store Reception (no bride’s
Sat.: Noon & 2 p.m. demonstrations with a side dish of
Potwin Drug Store: turn-of-the-century barber shop. Price: $15 per participant the night before your wedding and dressing facilities provided). Max
history, all provided by costumed
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. This party is in our one-room wedding packages include bride’s seating in the Potwin Drug Store
Noon-4 p.m. Sun.
volunteers. Oct. 15-March 15 with
Mulvane General Store country schoolhouse with old- dressing facilities. The Preston Hale is 24. Max seating for the Everest
reservations for groups of 12-18.
An old-fashioned mercantile that serves fashioned turn-of-the century fun. room serves as a back-up for inclement Church is 65.
as our museum gift shop and visitors This party includes a “session” with weather. Additional hours may be
Menu 1 $20 per person
center. Kansas items, toys from yesteryear, the schoolmarm playing old-time purchased for $50 each. Call 785-251- Potwin Drug Store Reception
Hearth-cooked ham or smoked
souvenirs, and unique gifts are available. games. Includes an old-fashioned 6993 for more information. Rental The drug store/soda fountain
turkey, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes,
Call 785-251-6995. cake with ice cream and lemonade, amount total due at time of booking. includes original soda fixtures
fruit, Dutch oven baked biscuits,
handcrafted favors, a prize and a from a drugstore that stood for 75
hearth-baked molasses cookies, old-
Potwin Drug Store tour. Minimum 10; maximum 15. Anna’s Place and Reception years at 5th and Washburn in the
fashioned ice cream, cider and coffee. historic Potwin area of Topeka. A
Sit at the marble counter and order a Two hours. $355
New additional meal choices are now pharmacist’s counter in the back
soda fountain treat, and shop for vintage- Anna’s Place Asian garden consists of
available. displays antique mortars and pestles
era candy. The drug store building also CHILDREN’S VICTORIAN TEA two pools, a stream, bridge, gazebo
includes the Durst Physician’s Office and PARTY (ages 6-12) and waterfall. No seating provided and old-fashioned bottles and jars.
Menu 2 $15 per person A turn-of-the-century Wurlitzer
Fyler Dentist Office. Call 785.251.6997. Price: $15 per participant for wedding ceremonies.
Beef Stew or Chicken and Noodles, jukebox, original to the drugstore,
hearth-baked cornbread, fruit, Your child and guests can dress up
1880 Everest Church in costumes from a “surprise trunk” Courtyard Weddings occupies one corner.
molasses cookies, old-fashioned ice
The church may be rented for church
cream, tea and water. and will be treated to an elegant and Receptions
services and weddings. Call 785-251-6993. birthday tea. Includes finger food and 1-hour Courtyard Preston Hale Room
cookies just like the in the Victorian Wedding only - $100 Our newly remodeled room on
Victorian Dinner $27 per the north side of the mansion, the
Lingo Livery Stable era. Minimum 10; maximum 15. 3-hour Courtyard
person Preston Hale Room is a great space
A rock barn with a charming loft area. Two hours. Wedding only - $355
Enjoy this delightful Victorian meal for receptions, meetings, and parties.
Comfortable location for meetings, 5-hour Courtyard
served buffet-style in the elegant Seating and tables can be arranged
receptions, or dinners. Capacity: 35 SCHOOLHOUSE SESSION Wedding and Reception - $580
dining room of the 1870’s mansion. in whatever way works best for your
Bring your class or school group and Our spacious courtyard with
Gleaming silver, fine china, crisp event. Full kitchen facilities are
Native American Encampment spend an hour in our authentic one- gorgeous greenery and flowers is
linens, and a gracious atmosphere available. The room can comfortably
Our new Native American encampment room schoolhouse learning about a beautiful location for outdoor
make this an occasion to remember. weddings. Rental hours vary with fit 72.
was designed by Prairie Band Potawatomi our Kansas country school legacy,
Choice of entree includes baked each package.
and Citizens Pottawatomi Nation ciphering on slates, participating in
members. The encampment includes a
ham with cherry sauce or brandicot Old Prairie Town Wedding
chicken served with salad, vegetable, a spelling bee and playing old-time and Great Overland Station
bark house, a medicine wheel, prayer games. Everest Church Weddings and
circle and a garden. The area also includes
potatoes, freshly baked bread and Receptions Reception - $2,500
old-fashioned ice cream. 1-hour Everest Church Packaged up for convenience, our
signage with Native American history Old Prairie Town and Great
and information on the tribes that were Wedding only $125 historic sites offer both outdoor and
Overland Station Group Tours indoor spaces. Available for weddings
relocated to this area from other parts of (youth and adult) 3-hour Everest Church
Wedding only $495 and receptions, this 12-hour rental
the United States during the Trail of Tears. Did you know groups larger than
5-hour Everest Church Wedding and package includes bride’s dressing
15 can tour both of our historic facilities, decorating and setup time,
The Ward-Meade Botanical Garden Reception $770
sites for one price? Meal options are your option of Old Prairie Town’s
was established in 1963. There are With beautiful wood seating and
also available at an additional cost. Courtyard or Everest Church for
approximately 500 varieties of trees and stained glass windows, the Everest
Groups must schedule their tour at ceremonies and the Great Overland
shrubs in the 2.5-acre garden in addition Church is a perfect spot for an indoor
least two weeks prior to tour date. Station for your reception.
to the annual flowers planted each year. wedding. Rental hours vary with
Minimum 15, Maximum 100. Call
Weddings may be held in the garden. each package.
785.251.6993 for more information.
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