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The Parks & Recreation Department provides a variety of leisure
activities aimed at every age level. Additionally, the
Parks & Recreation Department coordinates the rental of a number
of shelter houses, as well as, indoor facilities suited
for any occasion.
We welcome your comments and suggestions.
GRINNELL PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT STAFF
| Kelly Johnson-Rose, Director
Travis Renze, Assistant Director
Tracy Rosburg, Administrative Assistant
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PARKS & RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS
| Vic Verette |
| Jean Reavis |
| Chad Nath |
| Mike Sims |
| Liz Queathem |
| Larissa Mottl |
| Earl Kinnaird |
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BUSINESS OFFICE HOURS
| 9:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m. Monday - Friday |
 Parks - Facilities Information on Grinnell Parks
| Grinnell Youth Conservation Corps - (GYCC) is composed of a crew of high school students that works on conservation projects in Grinnell's parks for 8 weeks during the summer. The crew is led by a Grinnell College student who coordinates the program activities and works alongside the crew. Find out more here. |
Master Parks Improvement Plan - prepared by Dunbar/Jones August 2007
Recreation Programs
The Grinnell Recreation Department
reserves the right to photograph and videotape all activities,
events, classes and programs for publicity purposes.
POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
| Grinnell Recreation Department
programs and facilities are available to all citizens
regardless of race, color, national origin, sex,
age or disability. Reasonable accommodations and
support can be requested to provide an individual's
participation in desired programs and activities.
Some programs require meeting age and skill criteria. |
PROGRAM NUMBERING SYSTEM
| All aquatic and recreation
programs have a program number for each class offered.
The numbering system is used to help simplify the
registration process for both you and our office.
Please indicate the program number(s) when registering
for programs. |
| Program Key |
| 100’s |
Youth Programs |
| 200’s |
Pool/Aquatics |
| 300’s |
Family Programs |
| 400’s |
Adult Programs |
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
| Registration is required in advance
for all programs, with the fees due and payable
at the time of registration. No registration is
complete until the fee has been paid and the participant’s
name is added to the program roster. All registrations
are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The registration deadline is five (5) business days
before a specific program is to begin, unless otherwise
noted. If a program is filled before your registration
is processed, you will automatically be placed on
a waiting list. Always use correct age at the beginning
of the program. |
MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
PROCEDURE
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1) COMPLETE REGISTRATION
FORM
A registration form is available inside the back
cover. Be sure all information is correct and
the program numbers are included. Registrations
will not be accepted over the phone.
2) ENCLOSE PAYMENT
Total all fees and make checks payable to - Grinnell
Recreation Department. Do not send cash. All fees
must be paid in full. |
INCLEMENT WEATHER
| Activities and programs scheduled
for outdoors are dependent upon weather conditions.
Announcements or cancellations regarding youth and
adult programs (practices and/or games) will be
aired on KGRN (AM 1410) radio station on the day
of the event. Should sudden threatening weather
conditions arise while a program is in progress,
we ask that parents arrive to the program site as
soon as possible. |
LATE FEE
| A late fee of $5.00 per participant
will be assessed to the fee should you register
after the deadline or start of the program. A late
fee of $20.00 will be assessed to the fee for adult
leagues should you register after the deadline or
start of the program. |
REFUND POLICY
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A full refund
is allowed only for a medical reason or if
the program has been cancelled by the Recreation
Department.
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No refunds
will be issued for adult team sport activities.
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A $5.00 administration
fee will be assessed to all refunds if the
requesting party is not willing to transfer
funds to another program.
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A refund of
50% of the program fee will be issued on registrations
cancelled after the start of the program,
but less than 50% of the classes have met.
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No refunds
will be issued if more than 50% of the classes
have met.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
| Financial assistance is available
to those who qualify. You may apply in person at
the Grinnell Recreation Department, 927 4th Avenue. |
DONATIONS FOR YOUTH
| Recreational programs are created
to build self-esteem, to increase healthy activities,
and to promote both individual and team success.
Unfortunately, not all children in the community
have the monetary means to participate in these
extra-curricular activities. To assist these children,
the Grinnell Recreation Department requests and
accepts donations of swim passes, program fees or
money to go toward such areas. To make your donation
to the youth of Grinnell, or to seek assistance
for a child in your care, please stop by our office
or call 236-2620. In donating, you help the youth
of Grinnell, as well as increasing community involvement
and family participation. Thank you for your time
and assistance in creating opportunities for others. |
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