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Fall 2005 Newsletterr - Volume 1, Issue 1 November 1, 2005 Our Goals The Meridian Parks and Recreation Department strives to bring innovative programs and develop a contemporary parks sys- tem that will meet the needs of this active and growing city. To achieve these goals we have a staff that is dedicated to listening to community members, addressing their needs and focusing our efforts to meet those needs. We are currently developing four new parks in an effort to pro- vide venues for recrea- tional ecreational activities and green space that can be enjoyed by all. A diversity of people are moving to Meridian and bringing with them skills and knowledge that we are encouraging them to share with others. The growing number of activi- ties that we offer are a direct reflection on the vibrant community in which we live and work. Meridian Parks and Recreation seeks to pro- vide opportunities for the citizens of Meridian to participate in life enhancing activities by offering quality year- round recreation pro- grams and a well- designed and maintained parks system. "It is not the parks that we main- Community Corner We have received feed- back from the community on past programs, current programs, as well as what should be offered in the future. The Meridian Parks and Recreation Summer Play Camp was a huge success and based on positive feedback from the community we are planning to offer the program again next summer. While visiting some of the Fall activity sites participants offered positive comments and remarked on the high Parks and Recreation Staff.- tain, or the recreation pro- grams that we operate, but the value that we add to peoples lives and the memories that we help create that are most important. " Youth at Adventure Island Playground quality of the activities. Suggestions for future classes are: music class for youth, women's self defense class, and an adult pottery class. If you would like to teach a class or have an idea for a class, let us know. Doug Strong, Director Elroy Huff, Parks Superintendent Anne Butler, Recreation Superintendent Colin Moss, Recreation Coordinator Diane Stewart, Administrative Secretary Anita Johnson, Office Assistant Charisse Gardner, Office Assistant Youth participating in Parks Staff. Spence Chivers, Brad Day, Rick Heller, an Archery Class Debbie Miller, and Dennis Summers Parks News We are working on developing four new parks to be opened in the Sum- mer of 2006: Heroes Park is located North of the intersection of Ten Mile and McMillan. It will contain 24 soccer fields, a picnic shelter, restrooms, and playground facilities. Construction projects this Fall include an irrigation pond and pump. The park is scheduled for completion in the Summer of 2006. Champion Park is located in the Champion Park Subdivision West of Eagle Road on Ustick Road. It will be a neighborhood park with a picnic shel - ter, restrooms, playground, basketball courts, and walking paths. Construc- tion projects this Fall include a walking path and grass. The park is scheduled for completion in the Summer of 2006. Upcoming Events We are getting ready to decorate the city with holiday lights and deliver a holiday tree for the upcoming Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade on December 2nd and 3rd. Registration continues for Fall Activi- ties call 888-3579 for classes, fees, rimes, and locations. Men's basketball and women's/co-ed volleyball is scheduled to begin the first week in November and registra- Recreation News 4 �1 Soccer at Settlers Park Champions Park walking path Seasons Park is located between Turnberry and Autumn Faire subdivisions just off North Black Cat Road. It will be a neighborhood park with a picnic shelter, restrooms, playground, basketball courts, and walking paths. Groundbreaking will occur this Fall and should be completed in the Summer of 2006. tions are open for individual players and teams through October 21 st. Call 888-3579 and speak with Colin to reg- ister. The deadline for entries in the Holiday Essay Contest is fast approaching. All youth currently in the 5th grade, that are also residents of Meridian, may en- ter. In 100 words or less describe what the holidays mean to you, decorate your essay and submit it to us by No - We are fortunate to have Colin Moss join our Department as the Recreation Coordinator. He brings a lot of energy and new ideas on how to diversify the Meridian sports programs, get more community involvement, and better facilitate the programs. If you would like to see a particular sport begin in Meridian, contact Colin and let him know. He is planning to start ultimate Kiwanis Park is located South of Mountain View High School. It will be a neighborhood park with a picnic shelter, restrooms, playground, walking paths, and a fishing pond. Construction projects this Fall include pumps and irrigation. The park is scheduled for completion in the Summer of 2006. Bear Creek Park vember 11th. Essays will be judged by the Mayor, a winner will be announced, and asked to read their essay at the an- nual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Generations Plaza on Friday Ik- cember 2nd. Holiday Essay Contest Entry 11 W. Bower Street Meridian, ID 83642 Frisbee and disc golf in the near future Meridian Parks and Recreation would like to welcome the newest addition to our growi ng family, Anne Butler. Anne will take over as the new Recrea- tion Superintendent replacing the act- ing Recreation Superintendent, David Wallas. Please join us in welcoming both Colin and Anne to the Depart- ment. Pagel NEWSLETTER