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Highlights

SUMMER Brochure 2015

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Location: 201-C W. Gray St. | Phone: 405-366-5472Fax: 405-366-5470

Jud Foster, Director of Parks and RecreationJeff Edwards, Parks SuperintendentJEFF HILL, Recreation Superintendent

James Briggs, Park PlannerMitch Miles, Park Planner

BJ BREWER, Sports CoordinatorSuzanne Terry, Program CoordinatorSherrel Sheriff, Administrative Tech

Dance classes

Parks spotlight New Faces In Norman Parks & Recreation

Fitness programs

Martial arts

Recreation spotlightCamps, Camps & more Camps!

Facility guide & schedule

Park information and legend

Park Rentals

www.normANFUN.COM

12th avenue recreation CenterLocation: 1701 12th NE Ave. | Phone: 405-292-7275

Steve yohn, Recreation Supervisor

Irving recreation CenterLocation: 125 Vicksburg | Phone: 405-292-9774

Harold lee, Recreation Supervisor

Whittier recreation centerLocation: 2000 W. Brooks | Phone: 405-292-9703

Jason Olsen, Recreation Supervisor

Senior citizens CenterLocation: 329 S. Peters | Phone: 405-329-4200

Sandi lassiter, Recreation Supervisor

Little axe community centerLocation: 1000 168th Ave. NE | Phone: 405-292-9770

Pam sharp, Recreation Supervisor

Westwood golf courseLocation: 2400 Westport Dr. | Phone: 405-292-9700

RICK PARISH, Head Golf Pro

Westwood tennis centerLocation: 2400 Westport Dr. | Phone: 405-366-8859

David minihan, Tennis Pro

FACILITIES

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DANCEClogging class mfburoeson@cox.net | 650-5964 Whitter Recreation CenterTuesday Classes $48 / 8 ClassesKids Clogging (6-12 yrs.) 6:00pmIntermediate (13 & up) 7:00pmThursday Classes $48 / 8 ClassesAdvanced 6:00pm

Sydney’s art in motionsydneysartinmotion.us | 816-7333 Whittier Recreation CenterMonday ClassesCreative Movements (Ages 2-4) 4:00pmLevel I Ballet Tech (Ages 5+) 4:30pmLevel I Jazz Tech (Ages 5+) 5:00pmBeg. Stretch, Turn & Leap (Open) 5:30pmLevel II Ballet Tech (Ages 8+) 6:00pmLevel II Jazz Tech (Ages 8+) 6:30pmIntermediate Stretch, Turn & Leap (Open) 7:00pmLevel III Ballet (Ages 11+) 7:30pmLevel III Jazz (Ages 11+) 8:00pmWednesday ClassesLevel I Hip Hop (Ages 5+) 4:30pmLevel II Hip Hop (Ages 8+) 5:00pmLevel III/IV Hip Hop (Ages 11+) 5:30pmAdvance Stretch, Turn & Leap (Open) 6:00pmLevel IV Ballet Tech (Ages 12+) 6:30pmLevel IV Jazz Tech (Ages 12+) 7:00pmExtreme Stretch, Turn & Leap (Open) 7:30pm

Sydney’s ArtIn Motion

PARKS

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Spotlight

The Parks and Recreation Department would like to welcome new members to the administration team. As summer comes into full swing, Norman buzzes with spe-cial events for families and sports to keep the kiddos busy.

BJ Brewer steps up to the plate as the Sports and Special Events Coordinator. BJ joined the department in March 2015. He is a graduate of Texas A&M and has been in-volved with sports and recreation since 1999.

“In addition to my family and I joining this great com-munity, I am most excited about the opportunity to interact with more families than ever before by serving the great city of Norman,” says BJ. The experience he has had with sports leagues and community events has

provided him with great understanding on how to serve the families of Norman.

“BJ brings a lot of great experience that we look forward to,” says Director of Parks and Recreation Jud Foster. “Special events is an area we have been asked to expand and his background will bring a lot to the department in that regard.”

Another addition to the department is new Parks Super-intendent Jeff Edwards. He comes to the department with 10 years of experience in park maintenance and planning in his hometown of Sand Springs. Jeff graduated from the University of Oklahoma and is excited to return to a place that feels like a second hometown, he says.

“Norman is a vibrant and beautiful town,” says Jeff. “I’m looking forward to expanding on the services al-ready offered to the citizens and providing an improved quality of life for kids and families.”

As the new park superinten-dent, Jeff hopes to increase the curb appeal of parks in Norman. Working on sign-age or additional landscaping will provide a positive first impression of the parks to visi-tors when they drive up to the properties, he says.

Jeff’s leadership and management experience will assist in building a team of leaders that will work together to create a great place for the citizens of Norman.

“Jeff brings good background experience in capital project management that we are anxious to put to work,” says Jud.

Jud and the City of Norman would like to thank retired employees Bill Ulch and Wayne Parrish for their service to the city and the citizens of Norman. Bill served as Park Superintendent and provided great services for nearly 30 years. Wayne’s service as Sports Coordinator provided great experiences for the youth of Norman. Both Bill and Wayne had long careers that will reap benefits for the department for years to come. Their efforts are greatly appreciated and will be missed, Jud says.

New faces in the parks and recreation department

By: Jessie Blackwell - Norman Parks and Recreation

Jeff Edwards

BJ Brewer

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For more information on Westwood golf please turn to page 11

For more information on Westwood tennis please turn to page 11

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Jazzercise 12th Avenue Recreation Centerjazzerciseofnorman@yahoo.com | 821-0220Monday - Thursday 5:45pmMon, Wed, Fri & Sat 9:00amThursday 9:00amSunday 12:00pmFriday 5:30pm

TAE KWON DO emrugh@cox.net | 329-6846 $35 | 8 WeeksMonday & Wednesday Norman High School South GymBeginner Youth Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5-12) 6:15pmAdvanced Youth Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5-12) 7:00pmAdult Tae Kwon Do (13 & up) 7:45pmTuesday Norman High School South GymMixed Adult & Youth Classes (All Levels) 6:30pmThursdayMixed Adult & Youth Classes (Advanced) 6:30pm

Wells-Fitness 12th Avenue Recreation Centerwells-fitness.com | 308-3523Boot CampMon, Wed & Fri 6:00am & 8:15amMon, Tues & Thu 6:15pmTurbo KickSunday 5:00pm

Sit and be fit Senior Citizens CenterTuesdays & Thursdays (Seniors Only) 10:00am

Buijinkan budo taijutsu $40 | 8 Weeks12th Avenue Recreation CenterTuesday (13 & up) 9:00pmFriday (13 & up) 8:00pm

American karate pennelh@hotmail.com | 819-7509 $60 | 10 WeeksTuesday 12th Avenue Recreation CenterAdult Karate 7:15pmFridays Adult Karate 6:00pm

Aikido $40 | Month626-3366 12th Avenue Recreation Center Wednesday 6:00pm

Zumba 12th Avenue Recreation Center514-2022 Saturday 10:30amSunday 6:30pm

Cardio Plus/Zumba Senior Citizens CenterMonday & Friday (Seniors Only) 9:00am

Judo $30 | Month626-3366 12th Avenue Recreation CenterTuesdays 7:30amSaturdays 10:00am

Classes

ArtsMartial

Fitness

American Karate

Boot Camp12th Avenue

Kung FU $30 | Month 12th Avenue Recreation CenterThursday 7:00pmSaturday 3:00pm

BABY BOOT CAMP Andrews Parksarah.smith@babybootcamp.com | 795-0588Stroller-Based Fitness for Mom & BabyMonday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00amThursday 5:45pm

Taijunquan Supreme ultimate boxing $20 | Month 627-7258 12th Avenue Recreation CenterThursday 7:00pmSaturday 7:00pm

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RECREATION

The school year has ended and summer is here! If you are looking for a fun, safe place for your child to go this summer, look no further than Norman Parks & Rec-reation. With a variety of activities, swimming and field trips, your child will be entertained with no worries for yourself!

Traditional day camps are for children ages 5-11. Camps are offered in weekly sessions beginning May 26th and ending August 14th. Camp hours are from 9am-4pm. Ex-tended hours are available at no extra cost. Children may be dropped off as early as 7am and picked up no later than 6pm. The 12th Avenue Recreation day camp visits the Westwood Pool on Wednesdays and Fridays and goes on a weekly field-trip every Monday. Field Trips in the past included day trips to Hey Day, Moore Warren The-atre, Star Skate, Oklahoma City Zoo, etc. The Irving Rec-reation Day camp visits the University of Oklahoma pool on Tuesdays and has a weekly field trip held on Thurs-days. Field trips this summer will include going to places such as, Andy Alligators, the Science Museum Oklahoma, Chucky Cheese, bowling alley, etc. This camp incorpo-rates educational interests in fun and exciting ways by its partnerships with local entities such as the Pioneer Library System who will hold a weekly reading program as well as a partnership with the OU Technology Center who will demonstrate skills in robotics with the children. Other activities at both camps include board/card games, arts/crafts, video games, and group games. The 2 traditional day camp locations with prices are:

12th Avenue Recreation Center (405) 292-9764, $135 per weekIrving Recreation Center (405) 292-9774, $120 per week

Norman Parks & Recreation also offers sports camps located at the Whittier Recreation Center. These camps are mainly for children ages 5-12 but there are also some camps for 4 year olds and teens ages 13-14. Some of the sports included, but not limited to, are: soccer, baseball/softball, basketball, football, volleyball, lacrosse, and cheer. These camps are a great opportunity to either in-troduce your child to the fundamentals of the sport or to sharpen and practice their already existing skills. All of the sports camps are led by professional, local and enthusias-tic coaches’ as well as camp staff counselors. Every camp ends with a child receiving a participant camp shirt and a snocone from local shop, EskimoSno. Camps begin May 27th and end July 30th. Camp hours are from 9am-12pm. Cost varies depending on specific camp. Contact Whittier Recreation Center for more information (405) 292-9703.

Camp staff members are CPR/First Aid certified and our 2 traditional day camps are accredited with the American Camping Association.

For enrollment in the traditional camps, full payment is required for the first session for which your child is enrolled. A non-refundable deposit is also required for each additional week you would like your child to attend in order to hold their spot for that week. For enroll-ment in the sports camps payments are due the Friday before each camp begins. For more information please call 12th, Irving or Whittier Recreation Centers, also visit www.normanfun.com or www.youthsportsofnorman.com.

By: Harold Lee - Recreation Supervisor

Spotlight

Camps, camps and more camps

P O O L • F I E L D T R I P S • A R T S & C R A F T S • G A M E S

S P A C E I S F I L L I N G U P Q U I C K ! C A L L & R E S E R V E Y O U R S P O T T O D A Y !

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Spotlight

12th avenue Recreation Center Location: 1701 12th Ave. NEPhone: 405-292-7275

SUMMER DAY CAMPMay 26 - Aug 19 $135/week $45/Day

JAZZERCISEMonday-Thursday 5:45pmSaturday 9:00amThursday 9:00amSunday 12:00pmFriday 5:30pm

Boot Camp$125/ 18 ClassesMon, Wed & Fri 6:00amMon & Fri 8:15amTues & Thur 6:15amTurbo camp $35/10 WeeksSunday 5:00pmZumba $35/10 WeeksSaturday 10:30amSunday 6:00pmAkidoTuesday & Thursdays 6:00pmKung fu $30/MonthThursday 7:00pmSaturday 3:00pmJudo $20/MonthTuesday 7:30amSaturdays 10:00amtaijunquan Supreme ultimate boxing Thursday 7:00pmSaturday 7:00pm

Other programsAfter School Program $150/Month Eisenhower Elementary Karate $60 for 10 weeksAdult League Basketball $50 per Player

WhittierRecreationCenterLocation: 2000 W. Brooks Phone: 405-292-9703

SUMMER SPORTS CAMPSSoccer Camp May 27-29Baseball Camp June 1-4Softball Camp June 1-4John McCullough Basketball I June 8-11Basketball Shooting Camp June 10 & 11Football Camp June 15-17Volleyball Camp June 22-25Junior Jammer Camp June 29-July 2John McCullough Basketball II July 6-9Speed & Agility Camp July 13-15Strength & Power Camp July 13-15Lacrosse Camp July 20-23Cheer Camp July 22-24Jr. Rookie Camp July 27-30Sr. Rookie Camp July 27-30

Clogging classTuesday Classes $48/8-ClassesKids Clogging (6-12 yrs.) 6:00pmIntermediate (13 & up 7:00pmThursday Classes $48/8-ClassesAdvanced 6:00pm

Sydney’s art in motionSee page 4 for Class Schedule

Other programsAfter School Program $150/MonthJackson, Truman & Truman PrimaryJunior Jammer Basketball $65/SeasonFall & Winter (Ages 5-13)Junior Jammer Volleyball $60/SeasonSpring - 3rd-5th Grades

Irving Recreation CenterLocation: 125 Vicksburg Phone: 405-292-9774

SUMMER DAY CAMPMay 26 - Aug 19 $120/week Other programsFall Break Camp $30/Per DayMarch 16th-20th (Ages 5-11)Adult Dodgeball League $80/Per Team Wednesday Nights (18+)After School Program $150/Month Kennedy, Reagan & Washington CIT Program (Counselors in Training)Irving Middle School Students

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NORMAN Senior CENTERLocation: 329 S. Peters Phone: 405-329-4200

MondaysDominoes 8:00amCeramics 9:00amCardio/Zumba 9:00amTai Chi 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmDuplicate Bridge 12:15pm

TuesdaysDominoes 8:00amWestern Line Dance 10:00amSit and Be-Fit 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmBridge 12:15pm

WednesdaysDominoes 8:00amCardio Plus 9:00amTai Chi 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmBridge 12:15pm

ThursdaysDominoes 8:00amSit and Be-Fit 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmBridge 12:15pm

FridayDominoes 8:00amCardio 9:00amCreative Writing Class 10:00amTai Chi 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmDuplicate Bridge 12:15pm

Little AxeCommunityCenterLocation: 1000 168th Ave. NE Phone: 405-292-9770The Little Axe Community Center provides outreach and referral services to the com-munity. The center operates a food closet

and assists with crisis intervention.

Free Summer LunchMon-Thur 11:30-12:30pmProvided by Oklahoma Regional Food Bank

Beginning knittingMon-Thur 11:30-12:30pmfree introduction to zumba & jazzerciseThursday, June 18th 11:30amThursday June 23rd 11:30am

Pioneer library Programswww.justsoyouknow.us

Story time/summer readingThursday 10:30amLego computer robotsMiddle School Students June 15-17th

AgenciesAbsentee Shawnee Tribe 275-4030 Veterans Service 456-5184Crossroads Head Start 292-6440Cleveland County Health Department 321-4048Native American Commodity 1-800-256-3398

ActivitiesAll persons age 55 and over can par-

ticipate in activities. User fees $30 per year or .50 cents per day

Congregate meal siteMust be over 60 years of age call

366-1472 for more info or to make Reservations for lunch. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.

Tax aideFeb-April by appointment.

WestwoodPark Location: 2400 Westport DrGolf Course: 405-292-9700Tennis Center: 405-366-8859Pool: 405-329-5422

Westwood Golf course

www.westwoodparkgolf.com

Green feesRegular Fee $25.00+taxAfter 1pm $15.75+taxAfter 3pm $12.50+taxSenior Fees $15.25+taxJunior Fees $7.50+taxOU Student $17.00+taxMilitary $22.50+taxMembershipRegular $1,250+taxSenior $960.75+taxJunior $385+taxAdditional Activities18 Hole Cart (2 Riders) $28.0018 Hole Cart (1 Riders) $14.009 Hole Cart $16.00Driving Range $3.25/token Golf Lessons - By Appointment

Westwood Tennis centerwww.westwoodtennis.com

TIny TotsFriday (Ages 3-4) 9:00-9:45amSession 1 June 5, 12, 19, 26Session 2 July 10,17, 24, 31

Mighty MitesMon-Thur (Ages 5-10) 9:30-10:30amChallengersMon-Thur (Ages 11-14) 11:30-12:45pm

Session 1 June 1-11Session 2 June 15-25

Session 3 June 29-July 9Session 4 July 27- Aug 6

Ball machine & private lessons available seven days a week. Call to set up a time!

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Westwood water park

Open May 23rd- Aug 16thMonday - Friday 1:00-5:30; 6:00-8:00pm

Saturday & Sunday 1:00-6:00pmPool & Slide $7

Pool Only $5$1 Dollar Discount after 6pm

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PARK Information

LEGEND

A Picnic

B Playground Equipment

C Tennis

D Backstops

E 18 Hole Municipal Golf Course

F Municipal Swimming Pool

G Splash Pad (Memorial day - Labor Day)

H Lake/Fishing (State license required)

I Shelter/Building

J Lighted Ball Fields/Rental

K Gazebo

L Jogging/Walking Course

M Basketball Court

N Soccer Goals

O Lighted Tennis Courts

P Disc Golf Course

Q Restrooms (April - October)

R Handicapped Accessible/Some Facilities

S Skate Park

T Dog Park

Veterans MemorialReaves Park

Monroe Park

Andrews Park

Kids space

PARK SITE ADDRESS ACRES FACILITIES12th Avenue Recreation Center 1701 12th Ave. NE C I M RAndrews Park 201 W. Daws 17.2 A B D G I K L M Q R SAdkins Crossings 2136 24th Ave SW 6.7 A B N RBerkeley 3750 Astor Dr. 3.1 A B D L M N RBrookhaven 1801 N. Brookhaven Blvd. 3.0 A B D K L M N RCanadian Trails 3600 Canadian Trails Dr. 2.5 A B I L RCascade Park 3499 Astor Dr. 4.5 A B D RCastle Rock 4136 Castlerock Rd. 10.0 A B D L M N RCentennial 411 W. Symmes St. .28 A B RCherry Creek 530 W. Stonewall Dr. 6.2 A B M N RChisholm Cattle Trail 2515 Wyandotte Way 5.6 A B RColonial Commons 1909 Beaumont Dr. 5.1 A B D M N RColonial Estates 1641 E. Lindsay 5.1 A B G I L P RCreighton Park 2001 Creighton Park 2.0 A B RCrestland 501 Crestland Dr. 7.1 A B I L RDeerfield 2501 Queenston Ave. 2.4 A B L M RDoubletree Park 2009 Timbercrest Ct. 1.5 A B M REagle Cliff 3901 Eagle Cliff Dr. 8.0 A B D L M N REarl Sneed 1381 Classen Blvd. 1.0 KEastridge 1700 N. Clearwater Dr. 6.0 A B D L M N REastwood 1001 S. Ponca 6.9 A B RFaculty Heights 1014 E. Lindsey 1.1 A B RFalls - Lakeview 3280 108th Ave. NE 2.5 A B D L M Q RFrances Cate 333 N. Carter 14.5 A B D I M N RGeorge Sutton Wilderness 1920 12th Ave. NE 160 H K L RGriffin Community Park 1001 E. Robinson 160 A B H I L P Q R THigh Meadows 1525 High Meadow Dr. 3.3 L N RIrving Recreation Center 125 Vicksburg A I M RJune Benson 209 E. Alameda .75 A B K RKevin Gottshall Memorial 5399 Cypress Lake Dr. 3.0 A B D M N RKiwanis 635 Sherwood Dr. 3.5 A B L M RLegacy Trail 200 S. Jones Ave. 15.0 L RLions 450 S. Flood 5.1 A B D I J K L O Q RLions Memorial 514 Parkside Dr. 10.0 A B D L M N RLittle Axe Community Center 1000 168th Ave NE 10.0 A B I M P R JMcGeorge 631 E. Eufaula 1.5 A B M RMonroe Park 1601 S. McGee Dr. 4.1 A B D I L N RNormandy 209 Westside Dr. 2.6 A B D C M RNortheast Lions 1800 Northcliff Ave. 40.0 A B H I P Q ROakhurst 1900 Oakhurst Ave. 2.2 A B M ROaktree South 2881 Oak Tree Ave. 4.1 A B L P RPebblebrook 2500 Overbrook Dr. 2.9 A B L RPrairie Creek 2025 Pendleton Dr. 3.5 A B D M RReaves Park 2501 Jenkins Ave. 79.9 A B D I L M Q RRotary 1501 W. Boyd 5.7 A B D I J M O Q RRoyal Oaks 430 Coalbrook Dr. 5.2 A B D I L M N RRussell Bates 800 24th Ave. NW 5.5 A L N DRuth Updegraff 505 N. Peters .5 KSequoyah Trail 410 Sequoyah Trail 1.9 A B K M RSonoma 1432 Glen Ellen Cr. 2.0 A B D M RSpringbrook 816 Branchwood Dr. 2.3 A B RSummit Lakes 3000 Summit Crossings Pkwy. 2.7 A B I M RSunrise 324 Skyline Dr. 2.4 A B D M RSutton Place 301 Sandpiper Ln. 2.5 A B RTulls 100 W. Vida Way 2.2 A B D I RVineyard 3111 Woodcrest Creek Dr. 3.3 A B L M RWalnut Ridge 3319 Walnut Rd. 1.0 BWestwood 2400 Westport Dr. 137 A B E F I O Q RWhittier Recreation Center 2000 W. Brooks C I M RWilliam Morgan 1701 Schooner Dr. 2.5 A B H I M L RWoodcreek 1509 Schooner Dr. 10.0 A B D L N RWoodslawn 1317 Regent St. 4.9 A B D I N R

PARK rentalsANDREWS PARK

BUILDING:// $45 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

AMPHITHEATER:// $30 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

SHELTER:// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)

GAZEBO:// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)

COLONIAL ESTATES

ATHLETIC Fields ANDREWS PARK

ATHLETIC FIELDS

Lighted:ROTARY & Lions Park// $20 per hr (2hr minimum)Unlighted:// $15 per hr (2hr minimum)

Recreation Centers

12th avenueIrvingWhittier:// $60 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

PARK SHELTERS

Frances Cate parkNE lions parkRuth updegraffLions parkReaves parkWestwood parkLittle Axe // $20 per hr (2hr minimum)Lions gazeboROTARY PARK// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)

COLONIAL ESTATES SPLASH PAD

Shelter:// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)

ROTARY PARK

BUILDING:// $35 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

Rotary park shelter

Andrews Park Shelter

Reaves park shelter

Lions park shelter

COLONIAL ESTATES

PartingShots

NORMAN BEST EASTER EGG HUNT

IRVING SPRING BREAK CAMP