recreation dept winter 2015 newsletter final
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City of Albany's Recreation Department Winter NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
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Greetings
We are excited to present the
inaugural issue of the DoR a quarterly newsletter that we hope
will update, inform, and encourage you to join in our Departments programs and activities. We aim to partner with the community we
serve to offer activities and services that strengthen the physical,
mental, and social skills of our residents.
In 2014, we introduced new initiatives like the 1609 Fitness
Challenge, started new programs in our community centers, and
updated the City Boxing Gym, Swinburne Ice Rink, and the Arbor
Hill Community Center Pool. The success weve experienced thus far would not be possible without your support and participation.
Still, there is more we can do to capitalize on being the Capital
City!
And a special thank you to UAlbany Department of
Communications students, Henry Erikson and Sam Leahy, for their
assistance in the development of this newsletter. Health is Wealth!
Jonathan P. Jones
Department
Of
Recreation Kathy M. Sheehan Jonathan P. Jones
Mayor Commissioner
City of Albany
Winter Edition
A message from Commissioner Jones
www.albanyny.org/Government/Departments/Recreation
7 Hoffman Avenue, Albany, N.Y. 12209 (518) 434-5699
Upcoming Events:
Saturday, February 14th
: Boxing
Tournament at Quail Street
Boxing.
Monday, February 9th
& March
2nd
: Free Ice Skating Swinburne
Park, 3-5pm/7-9:30pm
Monday, February 16th
: Free
Skating sponsored by the Albany
Public Library 12pm-3pm
Wednesday, February 18th
:
Afternoon Movie at Swinburne
Ice Rink: Disneys Frozen: 3pm-5pm
Friday, February 20th
: Black
History Month Expo at Arbor Hill
Community Center: 5pm-8:30pm
Friday, February 20th
: Afternoon
Movie at Swinburne Ice Rink:
Cool Runnings: 3pm-5pm
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What is the DoR?
As a department, it is our mission to provide recreation
and wellness to all city residents. We are the door that opens up opportunities; this is not only an acronym
for our department, but a means to improve health.
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Lets take a minute to
introduce ourselves
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Recreation is
to provide safe recreational facilities and coordinate wellness programs to keep Albany active! It is our aim to improve the quality of
life and health across our city. We partner with the community we serve to offer
activities and services that strengthen the
physical, mental, and social skills of our residents. The Department of Recreation oversees 29 playgrounds, 22 tennis courts, 21
basketball courts, 16 athletic fields, nine spray grounds, three pools, two community centers,
and a nationally-recognized boxing gym. The Department of Recreation works with the
Department of General Services to maintain parks and recreation areas throughout the city.
We have plans for our
future:
Expand recreation programs to
include all ages / abilities and
year-round activities.
Skateboard Park Planning has Begun!
In November of 2014 the Department of
Recreation kicked off the public outreach for the
proposed skateboard park in Washington Park. A
public information meeting was held to inform
the public about the planning process and to listen
to their suggestions and concerns surrounding the
project. Over 90 people attended the public
information meeting!
While the comments were overwhelmingly
supportive, some concerns were raised about the
proposed location. The Department of Recreation
will develop a vision plan based on the public
outreach process and will take all of the
comments into consideration in the plan. Stay
tuned!
HAVE A QUESTION?
Department of Recreation
7 Hoffman Ave
Albany, NY 12209
518-434-5699 Follow us on Facebook:
Albany, NY Department of Recreation
We have plans for our future:
The Department of Recreation has big ideas on
the horizon:
Create a park assessment profile and plan for our citys recreational resources.
Expand recreation to include all ages and year-round activities and leagues.
Strengthen community center structures to include academic development, new
sporting activities, and one-on-one
mentoring
Elisabeth Draper
Deputy Commissioner
John Lasch
Operations Supervisor
Mike Banks
Program Coordinator
Amanda Paeglow
Outreach Coordinator
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Our Community Centers: The center of it all
As a department, one of our strengths can be found in the heart of
our community centers: The Arbor Hill Community Center, and the
Quail Street Boxing Gym 91 Quail Street Albany, NY 12206
Monday Friday: 518-434-2480
Hours of Operation:
1pm-3pm: 18 years of age and up
3pm-6pm: Under 18 years
6pm-9pm: 18 years of age and up
Arbor Hill Community
Center:
Monday Friday 4pm 9pm
50 Lark Street (2nd
St. Entrance)
Albany, NY 12210
Phone Number: (518) 434-0583
Programs:
Swimming: 8am-6pm (Saturdays 9am-1pm)
Homework Help: 4-5pm
Arts & Crafts: 4-6:30pm
Healthy Cooking: 5-7pm Tues. & Wed.
Educational Workshops 5-6:30pm
Recreation: 5-6:30pm
Open Gym: 7-9pm
Zumba: 6-7pm (Mondays only)
Hoffman Community
Center:
Monday Friday 4pm 9pm 7 Hoffman Ave
Albany, NY 12209
Phone Number: (518) 434-5699
Programs:
Homework Help: 4-5pm
Arts & Crafts: 4-6:30pm
Reading Club: 4-5pm
Educational Workshops 5-6:30pm
Recreation: 5-6:30pm
Open Gym: 7-9pm
Both community centers
are open to city residents,
ages five and up. We
strive to provide an array
of programs that balance
physical activity with
education and art /
culture!
Senior Fitness Class Monday & Wednesday
11am-12pm
St. Sophias Church 440 Whitehall Road
Albany, NY 12208
Mayor Sheehan honoring notable boxers alongside
Commissioner Jones at the boxing gym
Lincoln Park Fitness Center Lincoln Park Pool House
2nd
Floor
Albany, NY 12209
Hours of Operation:
Monday Friday 4pm -9pm
Zumba: Wednesdays 6pm-7pm
ALL PROGRAMS ARE FREE
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Winter Recreational Activities
Around the City City of Albany Department of Recreation
Swinburne Ice Rink Open Skate Hours:
Monday Thursday: 3pm-5pm/7pm-9:30pm Friday: 3pm-5pm/7pm-10pm
Saturday: 12:30pm-5/7pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-2pm/6pm-9pm
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~ 810 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12207 ~ 518-438-2406~
City of Albany Department of Recreation
Indoor Swimming
City of Albany Department of Recreation
Pond Hockey League
Swinburne Ice Rink
810 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY 12207
January 18th
-February 22nd
Sunday Mornings from 9am-11:30am
For more information call 518-438-2406 or email at [email protected]
Fees: Adults $1.00
Under 18 .50
Seniors .25
Skate Rental $3.00
Learn to Skate &
Learn to Play Hockey
Sundays: 3:15-5:45
Now until March 8th
Arbor Hill Community Center 50 Lark Street (2
ndSt. Entrance)
Monday Friday: 8am-3pm Lap Swim 4pm - 6pm: Family Swim
Saturday: 9am 11am - Lap Swim 11am-1pm Family Swim
(Fees: $1.00 adult, .75 seniors, .50 under 18)
Myers Middle School 100 Elbel Court, Albany NY 12209
Monday Nights: 6pm-8pm Lap Swim
Wednesday Nights: 6pm-8pm Family Swim (Free for City of Albany residents
during the school year)
Winter Lacrosse
Who: Boys and Girls, grades 3rd
-12th
What: Learn fundamental lacrosse skills and tactics!
Where: Albany High School Gymnasium
When: Sundays from 1-5pm
Bring: molded mouth guard, sneakers,
and positive attitude!
~ All other lacrosse equipment
provided
Collaboration: Albany Lacrosse Club, Albany City School District,
and the City of Albany Department of Recreation
Program
Fee: $20