Richmond Parks And Recreation

Richmond Parks & Recreation Summer Event Schedule is Here!

April 28, 2013 by constance Leave a Comment

Summer Fun Begins Soon! Mark your calendars with Events Below!

June

1st – Wreck it Ralph @ Vaile -Arrive at 8:30 –

3rd-12th –JUKO

4th – July 11th- Art in the Park and Talented Tykes

8th – City Fit @ Glen Miller -9:00am-2:00pm-

15th – Amazing Race Walk @ The Municipal Pool -Registration Starts at 3:30-

22nd- Hook a Kid on Fishing @ Middlefork Reservoir -10:00 to 1:00-

22nd – Madagascar 3 @ Westview -Arrive at 8:30-

29th – Hotel Transylvania @ Fairview -Arrive at 8:30-

July

6th – Ghostbutsers @ Glen Miller - Arrive at 8:30-

11th – Father-Daughter take a walk @ Glen Miller Golf Course -6:00 pm to 8:00pm-

13th – Men in Black 3 @ Glen Miller -Arrive at 8:30-

20th – The Lion King @ Glen Miller -Arrive at 8:30 -

22nd- Aug 2nd- – LIL JUKO

27th – The Hunger Games @ Glen Miller -Arrive at 8:30-

August

2nd – Sweet Beats @ Glen Miller -Starts at 8:00pm-

8th – Back to School Splash Bash @ The Municipal Pool

10th – Lil’ Frank and the Premiers @ Glen Miller -Starts at 8:00pm-

17th – Parrots of the Caribbean @ Glen Miller - Starts at 8:00pm-

24th – After Midnight @ Glen Miller - Starts at 8:00pm-

31st - Local Musician Showcase @ Glen Miller -Starts at 6:00pm-

September

7th – Walk of Fame @ The Gorge - 1:00pm to 6:00pm-

21st – Family Fun Fest @ 10th Street Park - 11:00am to 1:00pm-

Filed Under: Outdoors, Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation

Here Comes Peter Cottontail…Hoppin Over To McBride Stadium

March 26, 2013 by KPass Leave a Comment

Looking for a fun activity with the kids, while being able to support good safe fun for kids this summer? Check this out:

Filed Under: McBride Stadium, Richmond Parks And Recreation Tagged With: easter, egg hunt, JUKO, McBride Stadium, Richmond RiverRats

More Fun Halloween Events In Wayne County

October 23, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Halloween Howl, 2011

Upcoming Halloween Happenings

Discover some of the spooktacular events coming up to celebrate Halloween, as you read below. From costume contests to alternative trick-or-treat options, choices abound for young and old in Wayne County.

Halloween Howl, Wednesday, October 24th, presented by Richmond Parks and Recreation at Tom Raper Center from 6-8:30 pm.

A Halloween Party at Veach’s in uptown Richmond, on Friday, October 26^th, 4-7 pm; featuring a Spooky Jr. Haunted House, a costume contest for ages 10 and under, games, and refreshments. This is a free event.

Little Sheba’s Halloween Party, October 27^th. Trick or Treat? It’s the best party in town. Come dressed or not. We’ll have a costume contest with prizes. Music provided by Garcia and Scott. Let’s get ghoulish. It’s “Better Than Being Home.”

Costume contest at Roscoe’s Coffee Bar & Tap room, on October 27^th at 10:00 pm.

Safety Village, October 29th on the State Hospital grounds from 5-7 pm

Trunk ‘n’ Treat, Wednesday, October 31^st , 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., In the Reid Church parking lot on the corner of North B & 11th Streets. Come dressed in Costume!

Trick or Treat Nights:

October 31st
Cambridge City, IN 6p-8p
Centerville, IN 5p-7p
Fountain City, IN 5p-7p
Hagerstown, IN 6:30p-8:30p
Milton, IN 6p-8p
Richmond, IN 5-7p
Winchester, IN 5-8p

Filed Under: Richmond Parks And Recreation, Upcoming Events, Wayne County 4H Fairgrounds Tagged With: Reid Church, richmond parks and recreation, Tom Raper Center, trick or treat nights, trunk n treat, veach's toy station

Halloween Howl Coming Soon Presented By Richmond Parks & Recreation

October 15, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Richmond Parks And Recreation, Upcoming Events Tagged With: halloween, Halloween Howl, richmond parks and recreation, wayne-county

Free Family Fun This Weekend Presented By Richmond Parks & Recreation

August 10, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Looking for something to do tonight and tomorrow night with family and friends? Check out these two opportunities brought to you by the Richmond Parks Department. Both are free. Both are fun. And both are on nice cool nights. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy live music tonight and a movie tomorrow night. (Donations for the Puss & Boots movie will go to support HELP the Animals)

Tonight:

Tomorrow Night:

Filed Under: Live Music, Night Life, Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation Tagged With: big daddy caddy, help the animals, live music, puss and boots, richmond parks and recreation, roosevelt-hill, summer concert series, the reservoir

Dedication Ceremony For New Fountain Sunday, August 5, 2012

August 4, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

news release

example of pond fountain

Richmond, Indiana—Honorable Mayor Sally Hutton announced August 1, 2012 that there will be a dedication ceremony for the new fountain installation at Glen Miller Park Lake held on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at 3:00pm. Mayor Hutton welcomes and encourages the public to come out and help celebrate this exciting and event.

“Water park ride here I come!”

The fountain was given to the community by an anonymous donor and has been installed in the lake at Glen Miller Park. It is reported that the fountain will spout at over 25 feet in the air. This will add a lot to the beauty of the park while circulating water causing it to look and smell cleaner. As for the ducks it will be like a day at a water park. All are welcome to come to the park and participate in the dedication. And who knows, you may also get some great pictures of reactions from our feathered friends.

Filed Under: Mayor's office, Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation Tagged With: anonymous donor, dedication, fountain, glen miller park, Lake, mayor sally hutton

Father/Daughter “Take A Walk Together Day” July 12, 2012

July 11, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

The Father/Daughter Take A Walk Together Day will be on July 12 on the former Glen Miller Golf Course at 6 p.m.

The free event includes refreshments, games, giveaways and photos in the adjacent Rose Garden. This is the third year the event has taken place. Local businesses are participating in the event through donations. Refreshments will come from Clear Creek Food Co-op, Townsend Food Project, Richmond Baking, Kroger and Walmart. Photos will be taken by Walgreens.

The Richmond Parks and Recreation department sponsors these events to provide for the positive development and well being of the Richmond community through the provision of parks, greenways, trails and recreational programming and facilities. The department works in cooperation with other service providers and partners in the community to maximize all available resources. To learn about this event or other programs available this summer, please visit www.richmondindiana.gov.

Filed Under: Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation, Upcoming Events Tagged With: Clear Creek Food Coop, father/daughter, glen miller park, richmond parks and recreations, take a walk together day, townsend food project

“Captain America” Movies On The Hill Series Independence Week, July, 7th, 2012

July 4, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Captain America

The last Independence Week Celebration event will occur on July 7 with the showing of Captain America. Kids activities begin at 8:30 p.m. and the movie will play at dusk on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park. This movie is rated PG-13, 124 minutes. This movie starts off the Movies on the Hill Series sponsored by Wayne Bank and Trust Co. A different movie will be shown each Saturday night in July.

The Richmond Parks and Recreation department sponsors these events to provide for the positive development and well being of the Richmond community through the provision of parks, greenways, trails and recreational programming and facilities. The department works in cooperation with other service providers and partners in the community to maximize all available resources. To learn about this event or other programs available this summer, please visit www.richmondindiana.gov.
Contact:

Blair Beach

bbeach@richmondindiana.gov

Filed Under: Outdoors, Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation Tagged With: captain america, movies on the hill, richmond parks and recreation

Fireworks Are A “Go!” In Wayne County Today (see updates for postponed fireworks)

July 3, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Fireworks Display At Wayne County 4H Fairgrounds Friday Night- Last Night Of Fair

July 3, 2012

See updates below- some fireworks have been cancelled/postponed

According to Blair Beach of the Richmond Parks Department, preparations have been underway for fireworks on Roosevelt Hill since last week.

Crews have been watering down the area for fireworks, due to the dry grass on the hill, to get ready for an exciting fireworks display. Entertainment on the hill is setting up now and will provide fun throughout the day. Fireworks will begin at dusk and concessions will be available.

Elsewhere in Wayne County:

July 3, 2012

Fireworks in Hagerstown IN (postponed for later date in summer )
Hagerstown Airport, S. Washington St., Hagerstown
At Dusk

July 3, 2012

Fireworks in Creitz Park (cancelled)
Creitz Park, Cambridge City, IN
At Dusk

Outside of Wayne County:

July 4, 2012

Winchester IN, Fireworks at Dusk In Goodrich Park

Filed Under: 4 H Fair, Hagerstown, Richmond Parks And Recreation, Upcoming Events, wayne-county Tagged With: 4H Fair, cambridge city, Creitz Park, fireworks, Hagerstown, richmond indiana, roosevelt-hill

Two Opportunities For Free Outdoor Movies This Weekend: Richmond Parks Department

June 26, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

For immediate release

According to Blair Beach, Richmond Parks Department, families will have two opportunities to view outdoor movies this weekend.
The Sandlot is returning to McBride Stadium this Friday night, June 29th, at dusk. Gates open prior to the showing, with kids activities, and concessions will be available. Cost is FREE, however donations are welcome and will go to support the summer JUKO program in Richmond.

The last free movie of the Neighborhood Movie series

will be shown at Fairview Elementary, 60 NW L St., on Saturday, June 30. All ages are welcome to attend. Kids’ activities begin at 8:30 p.m. and The Smurfs will play at dusk. This movie is rated PG, 103 minutes.

Neighbors are encouraged to walk to the event. Community members can bring chairs, blankets and snacks for the outdoor show. Concessions will be available at the movie.

“The Richmond Parks and Recreation department sponsors these events to provide for the positive development and well being of the Richmond community through the provision of parks, greenways, trails and recreational programming and facilities. The department works in cooperation with other service providers and partners in the community to maximize all available resources. To learn about this event or other programs available this summer, please visit www.richmondindiana.gov.” contact Blair Beach for more information.

Filed Under: Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation Tagged With: Blair Beach, McBride Stadium, outdoor movies, richmond parks and recreation, sandlot, the smurfs movie

Independence Week Celebration Of Events By Richmond Parks & Recreation

June 21, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Relay For Life 2012 and oak ridge boys 066

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Ohio Army National Guard Band to Start Independence Week Celebration

Richmond, Indiana – June 13, 2012 –The Ohio Army National Guard Band will play on July 2, 7:30 p.m., on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park as part of this year’s free Independence Week Celebration.

“The Ohio Army National Guard Band is one of the finest National Guard bands in the nation. The 122nd is able to utilize its resources to perform over 40 missions each year. Citizens, soldiers, and other musicians have agreed that the 122nd Army Band is one of the finest groups of its kind in the nation.
The 122nd’s five main performing groups — Concert Band, Rock Band, Brass Quintet, Ceremonial Band and Tuba Ensemble — play a wide variety of performances, ranging from military ceremonies to full concerts.” (ONGB website)

The performance is free and open to the public. This concert is sponsored by Richmond Parks and Recreation.

Fireworks On Roosevelt Hill

Their musical appearance happens just a day before fireworks explode, as Richmond will watch the sky light up on July 3 on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park. Rain date is set for July 4. The fireworks are sponsored by the American Legion Post 65.

Captain America

The last Independence Week Celebration event will occur on July 7 with the showing of Captain America. Kids activities begin at 8:30 p.m. and the movie will play at dusk on Roosevelt Hill in Glen Miller Park. This movie is rated PG-13, 124 minutes. This movie starts off the Movies on the Hill Series sponsored by Wayne Bank and Trust Co. A different movie will be shown each Saturday night in July.

Blair Beach

bbeach@richmondindiana.gov

(765) 983-7426

Filed Under: Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation, Upcoming Events Tagged With: Band Shell, Blair Beach, fireworks, glen miller park, Ohio Army National Guard Band, outdoor movies, Richmond Parks & Recreation, roosevelt-hill

Kids Having Summer Fun All Over Wayne County…And More To Come!

June 16, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

I can do it! Swimming Lessons at Cordell Pool

by Karole Passmore

Also included, Hagerstown Information by Christina Biddle Walker

This year the Richmond Parks Department has an even bigger array of activities for kids and families to enjoy! Starting Saturday (tonight) at dusk the first of the Outdoor Movie series begins.

Cars will play at Westview Elementary on Saturday as the sun goes down and prior to the movie at 8:30 there will be kids games. The movies are free and concession stands are available with inexpensive snacks. They have also added a series of movies on Roosevelt Hill this summer.

The first session of swimming lessons at the Cordell Municipal pool started this week and will run for one more week before the next session. (contact the Park Office if you are interested in your child having lessons). As you can see from the pictures they are having a good time. (see also video below).

Learning To Swim At The First Summer Session

JUKO and Art In The Park also started this week and is going strong. Kids are swimming, getting messy, creating, making new friends, and enjoying life. Stay tuned for more events for kids and family offered by the Parks Department on GoWayneCounty.com. (Up next…Independence week fun).

According to information submitted by Christina Biddle Walker, Hagerstown IN has some fun things to offer kids and families this summer as well. She writes:

The Ruth Dutro Community Pool (611 E. Main St., Hagerstown) is now open until mid-August. Pool hours are 11am to 6pm Mon-Sat and Sun. 12pm – 6pm (all hours are weather permitting). The pool may also be rented for private parties/occasions for 2 hours between the hours of 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm. For further information, please call (765) 238-9669.

Hagerstown 4th of July Celebration Fireworks will be held on Wednesday, July 4th at the Hagerstown Airport (located at the end of South Washington Street). Please remember that you will be driving through a residential area to get to this site so drive carefully and obey the speed limit. Show begins at dusk/dark. Bring your chairs and blankets.

The Hagerstown Farmer’s Market, featuring lots of produce and goods from area residents now open on Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 7pm at the Hagerstown Elementary School parking lot (299 N. Sycamore St.). For further information call (765) 489-6171.

Hagerstown Jubilee Days are scheduled for August 18th thru the 21st. Events include the traditional Saturday morning Jubilee Days parade, a festival market that features fair foods, fresh locally raised produce and a vast selection of arts/crafts, a Kid’s Zone with rides and activities, a variety of musical entertainment, the crowning of the Jubilee Days Sight Queen and a teen dance. A more specific list of events will be posted on the Hagerstown website (hagerstown.in.gov/) closer to the date.

Elsewhere in Wayne County, Cope Environmental center has started their fun summer programs for kids of all ages. Hayes Arboretum is also offering fun outdoor learning activities. Richmond Friends School will be offering Theatre Camp next week M-F, from 8:30 – 12:30. If your child is interested you can call the school for more information.

If you have any pictures to share of kids and families having fun this summer at these or any other events/programs please send them to Karole@gowaynecounty.com as an attachment and tell us what is happening in them. We will post them here or on our Facebook site.

Have a safe and exciting summer! (Find more pictures on our Go Wayne County facebook site).

Filed Under: farmers market, Hagerstown, Richmond Parks And Recreation, Upcoming Events, wayne-county Tagged With: Art in the Park, community pools, cope environmental center, cordell pool, dutro pool, Hagerstown IN, JUKO, outdoor movies, Richmond Friends School, richmond indiana, summer fun, swim lessons

Community Egg Hunt April 1st- No Fooling!

March 19, 2012 by KPass Leave a Comment

Filed Under: McBride Stadium, Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation Tagged With: easter egg hunt, McBride Stadium, richmond parks and recreation

Fantastic Souper Bowl Experience

January 31, 2012 by constance Leave a Comment

souper bowl, wayne county fairgrounds, super bowl party, richmond indiana

Come Celebrate the Super Bowl!

When: Thursday February 2nd-6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Tom Raper Center
Wayne County Fairgrounds
861 Salisbury Road North Richmond, IN

FREE Admission, but please bring a can of soup or other item. Donations go to the community food pantry.

Wear your favorite team jersey or other apparel!

Activities include:

Cheerleading Clinic ran by RHS Cheerleaders

Football Challenge Stations from Richmond Family YMCA

Fitness Challenge Course from Family Fitnessworks

Face Painting & More from Morrison Reeves Library

Hops Sports Demonstration from the Boys & Girls Club of Wayne County

Ribbie the RiverRat and Jack the Donkey f rom Richmond RiverRats & RMD Patti

Carnival Games from Richmond Parks & Recreation

Inflatable Obstacle Course, Bungee Run, and LOTS MORE!

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For more information, please visit www.facebook.com/richmondparks or call 765-983-7275

Brought to you by organizations, businesses, and merchants listed above as well as Meijer and Wayne County Fairgrounds

Filed Under: Boys & Girls Club, Richmond, Richmond Parks And Recreation, RiverRats, sports, wayne-county Tagged With: souper bowl, super bowl party, wyane county fairgrounds

Hundreds Of Children Attend Trunk Or Treat At Wayne County Fairgrounds

October 30, 2011 by KPass Leave a Comment

A Strange Pair of Friends....

Trunk or Treat, sponsored again by the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department, was a great “treat” for the hundreds of children who ventured out on a cold night last Wednesday.

So many cute ghouls and boys rounded the circle of decorated trunks with costumed adults and children handing out candy. And then, indoors to the games and costume contests, food and fun. It was a great night for the children and those who helped put on the event.

During the costume contest the crowd was also entertained by a magician while the judges tallied their votes for the 7 years and up category. The judges included the RiverRat and other well known personalities and their task was daunting with so many wonderful entries.

See the video below of the magician’s act and find more pictures of the many children who attended, on our facebook site at Go Wayne County. Thanks to all who worked so hard to bring this event to the community.

Filed Under: Featured, Richmond Parks And Recreation, wayne-county Tagged With: featured, richmond in, richmond parks and recreation, Tom Raper Center, trunk or treat, Wayne County 4H Fairgrounds

Are You Ready For Some Halloween Fun Today?….See What is Happening In Wayne County:

October 22, 2011 by KPass Leave a Comment

Halloween Program for Children : 2:00 to 3:00 today

Update: registration for this event is closed- Sorry, but stay tuned for more great events from MRL (look below for other events still open for today in Wayne County)

at Morrisson-Reeves Public Library – Join storyteller, and Earlham Librarian Jennie Kiffmeyer as she shares some wonderfully creepy tales on Saturday, October 22, from 2:00-3:00 pm in the Children’s Programming Room at Morrisson-Reeves Public Library. Jennie will also teach the kids how to spin a spooky story, too–just in time for Halloween! The program, “Find out about Scary Stories @ Your Library” is intended for children, ages 6-12. If you plan to attend, please register your child at the Morrisson-Reeves children’s desk or online.

Homerun Haunt At McBride Stadium- 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

See article at GoWayneCounty.com for details.

Haunted Museum Tour: 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

At the Wayne County Historical Museum- see article on GoWayneCounty.com for details—it’s a spooky good time!

Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde Tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Adapted by Jeffery Hatcher; Produced in Cooperation with Dramatics Play Services, Inc. The classic thriller by Robert Louis Stevenson has been adapted as an innovative stage play, arriving at RCT for the Halloween season! This eerie Jekyll-Hyde makes clear that the famous story is also a psychological study and morality tale. Interesting, unnerving drama. First time at RCT! Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30. Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors and Students $12, Recognized groups of 10 or more $10 each.