Parks and Recreation Activity Guide Spring 2022

Parks and Recreation Activity Guide Spring 2022

EVENTS & ACTIVITY GUIDE A P R I L - J U N E WHAT IS INSIDE

Check out our parks, playgrounds and facilities- pg. 5

PARKS AND RECREATION BRISTOL, TENNESSEE

Steele Creek Golf Course- pg. 6

Adult and Youth Fitness classes - pg. 15

Welcome to the Bristol, Tennessee Parks and Recreation activity guide. We hope you will enjoy the many amenities and programs available to you and your family. We encourage you to make positive lifestyle choices in your pursuit of healthy and active living. Please select one of our active programs and get your body moving, or get outside and enjoy one of our well-maintained parks. We believe that staying active and being more health-conscience can be sustained over time.

Sounds of Summer Concert Series - pg. 19

Haynesfield pool hours - pg. 20

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03 Staff Information 05 09-12 Senior Classes and Gym schedule Parks, Playgrounds and Facilities

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Rental Rates

06-08 Steel Creek Golf and Park

Senior Special Events 13-14 Lunch Program 16

15 Adult and Youth Fitness

26 Tennis Programs 17 First Tee Golf Tournament 19 Sounds of Summer Concert Series 21 Social Sports Kickball League 24 Nerf Games

Haynesfield Pool Hours 20 18 Doggy Easter Photos & Animal Adoption Event

22-23 Nature Center Events, Programs and Camps

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27 Big Truck Day Farmers Market

28 Commission Board/Council Memebers

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Parks & Recreation Staff

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE Go to bristoltn.recdesk.com at any time Identify what you would like to pay for and click the register tab BY PHONE Call us during regular business hours Monday- Friday 8am-5pm, excluding holidays at 423-764-4023 IN PERSON Visit our office located at 325 McDowell Street during regular business hours to register and pay for activities in person. We accept cash,credit cards, or checks made payable to the City of Bristol, Tennessee

Director: Terry Napier

Senior Programmer: Angie Rutherford

Office Manager: Cody Widner

Office Assistant: Amy Gorrell

Office Assistant: Melonye Clark

Office Assistant: Greg Guffey

Recreation Superintendant: Mike Musick

Recreation Programmer: Taylor Harmon

Recreation Programmer: Becky Olinger

Recreation Assistant: Sierra Arnold

Slater Community Center Senior Programmer: Mallory Cross Programmer: Mike Ratliff Program Assistant: Joanne Barbour 423-764-4012 Steele Creek Park Recreation Programmer: Beth Carter 423-989-5275 Steele Creek Park Nature Center Nature Center Manager: Jeremy Stout 423-989-5616

Share Your Best Photos! Have you captured an especially great photo of your family, friends or pets enjoying one of Bristol Tennessee's parks or special events? Share it with us by emailing [email protected] and we might use it in an upcoming issue of the Activity Guide, or in other promotional materials!

Bristol Tennessee Parks and Recreation 325 McDowell Street Bristol, Tennessee 37620 Phone: 423-764-4023

Rental Rates

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Steele Creek Park Lodge (Main Room) $105 -$165 Party Room $40- $65 Rotary , Civitan or G $45- $70 VFW $40-$65 A, B, C, D, or F $35 -$55 Rotary Centennial Pavilion (Near Splash Pad) $65 -$100

* If using Kitchen, Lodge Main Room must also be rented.

Anderson Park $30per hour / Minimum of two hours

Rental times: 9:00am - 2:30pm 3:30pm - 9:00pm

Slater Center (Rates are hourly)

Classrooms $20 Gymnasium $30 Cafeteria $35 Auditorium $55 **Additional fees will apply to Saturday or Sunday rentals.

Whitetop Creek Park Rotary Pavilion $55- $85

Rooster Front Park Shelter Rental $35 -$55

Charlie Robinette Park Shelter Rental $45- $70

Reserve a picnic shelter online @bristoltn.recdesk.com For rental of athletic fields, please contact the department @ 423-764-4023

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PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND FACILITIES

ANDERSON PARK -341 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD. A GAZEBO WITH BENCHES, LIGHTS AND ELECTRICITY. THERE IS ALSO AN OPEN AIR STAGE WITH LIGHTING AND ELECTRICITY. PLAYGROUND & PICNIC TABLES. RENTALS AVAILABLE. BARK PARK-1111 VANCE DRIVE. THE BARK PARK IS THE CITY’S FIRST DOG PARK. THE PARK HAS AN AREA FOR LARGE & SMALL DOGS. BOTH AREAS HAVE DRINKING FOUNTAINS THAT ALSO HAVE A DOG BOWL AT THE BOTTOM. CEDAR VALLEY PARK -405 CEDAR VALLEY ROAD. IT CONSISTS OF 3.29 ACRES. IT IS BORDERED ON ONE SIDE BY CEDAR CREEK. IT IS A PASSIVE PARK / COMMUNITY GREEN SPACE. CHARLIE ROBINETTE PARK -1155 VANCE DRIVE .LARGE PICNIC SHELTER THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH RESTROOMS,PICNIC TABLES,WATER FOUNTAIN AND GRILL. CLAY PARK-803 7TH STREET. THIS PARK HAS A GAZEBO & PICNIC TABLE. DEFRIECE PARK-101 STINE STREET. PLAYGROUND, PICNIC TABLE, A BASKETBALL COURT, POND AND GREENSPACE. DOWNTOWN CENTER-810 STATE STREET. A MULTI-USE VENUE LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BRISTOL. THE VENUE FEATURES ONSITE RESTROOM & CONCESSIONS. FAIRMOUNT PARK-301 SPRUCE STREET. THIS 2.57 ACRE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK/GREENSPACE. THIS PARK HAS SEVERAL BENCHES. FOOD CITY PARK -531 OAKWOOD STREET. NEW DOG PARK UNDER CONSTRUCTION. (SUMMER/FALL 2019) FRIENDSHIP PARK-2432 VOLUNTEER PARKWAY. 3 BASEBALL FIELDS AND GREENSPACE. HOME OF VANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL. GEORGE SPINKS FIELD-1000 W. CEDAR ST. HOME OF BRISTOL, TN LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL. THE PARK SITS ON 2.51 ACRES OF LAND. HAYNESFIELD PARK -2100 EDGEMONT AVENUE. LIGHTED TENNIS COURTS, PICNIC TABLES AND A WATER FOUNTAIN. HAYNESFIELD POOL-327 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD. A 600,000 GAL PUBLIC POOL. RESTROOMS, SHOWERS & CONCESSIONS. HOLSTON VIEW PARK -1840 KING COLLEGE. THE 13 ACRE PARK INCLUDES TENNIS COURTS, BASKETBALL COURTS, PLAYGROUND, 3 BASEBALL FIELDS AND A SOCCER FIELD. IDA STONE JONES TENNIS CENTER-740 ALABAMA STREET. SERVES AS THE HOME COURTS FOR THE STATE CHAMPION TN HIGH TENNIS TEAMS. THE FACILITY HAS EIGHT COURTS. TWO COURTS FOR MARKED FOR PICKLEBALL. JERRY GOODPASTURE PLAZA -719 SHELBY STREET. THIS IS A .18 ACRE PARK. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS INSTALLED IN THE PARK ALONG WITH METAL BENCHES. JERSEY PARK -256 SHIRLEY DRIVE THIS 2.26 ACRE PARK PROVIDES A BEAUTIFUL COMMUNITY GREEN-SPACE.

KING MEADOWS PARK-108 CLAY STREET. KINGS MEADOW IS A SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD GREEN SPACE MEASURING.15 ACRES. MARK VANCE MEMORIAL GREENWAY -THIS 7,385 LINEAR FEET PAVED TRAIL LEADS FROM THE MILL CREEK AREA OF STEELE CREEK PARK TO THE VOLUNTEER PARKWAY. THERE ARE SEVERAL BENCHES AND TRASH RECEPTACLES ALONG THE ROUTE. MORNING ROTARY CENTENNIAL PARK -832 ORCHARD ST. THE PARK HAS A SMALL PICNIC AREA WITH COATED EXPANDED METAL TABLES. BASKETBALL COURT, DRINKING FOUNTAIN, BENCHES & A GRILL. OAKWOOD PARK -810 OAKWOOD STREET. THIS .12 ACRE NEIGHBORHOOD PARK HAS A SWING SET PATTERSON PARK -105 19TH STREET. TENNIS COURTS, A PLAY STRUCTURE AND A SMALL PARKING AREA. PINNACLE PARK -ENJOY THE VIEWS FROM ONE OF THE PARK'S BENCHES OF THIS BEAUTIFUL 4 ACRE PARK SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS. CATCH & RELEASE FISHING IS ALLOWED. ROOSTER FRONT AT STEELE CREEK PARK-1160 VANCE DRIVE. 3.6 ACRES IN SIZE AND IS A VERY POPULAR PARK YEAR ROUND. A SHELTER, PICNIC TABLES, PLAYGROUND, TENNIS COURT & BASKETBALL COURT. ROTARY FIELD -401 ASH STREET. HOME FOR THE THS AND VANCE GIRLS’ SOFTBALL PROGRAM. SLATER COMMUNITY CENTER-325 MCDOWELL STREET. THE PARKS & RECREATION ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ARE LOCATED IN THE BUILDING ALONG WITH SENIOR PROGRAMS, CLASSES, PUBLIC MEETINGS & EVENTS.

SLATER PARK -128 EAST STATE STREET. THIS PARK IS A POPULAR OUTDOOR BASKETBALL FACILITY

STEELE CREEK PARK -4 LITTLE LANE. STEELE CREEK PARK IS A REGIONAL PARK ENCOMPASSING MORE THAN 2,200 ACRES. THIS PARK OFFERS SHELTERS, A LODGE EQUIPPED WITH A KITCHEN , A CONFERENCE ROOM & A PARTY ROOM, PICNIC TABLES, 52 ACRE LAKE, SOCCER GOALS, DISC GOLF, GOLF COURSE, PLAYGROUNDS, NATURE CENTER, STEEL CREEK EXPRESS, PADDLE BOATS, WALKING, HIKING, BIKING TRAILS, SPLASH PAD. RENTALS AVAILABLE WES DAVIS GREENWAY -THE 2,800FT TRAIL IS A PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE TRAIL FROM ANDERSON ST. TO MELROSE ST. WHITETOP CREEK PARK -310 SPORTSWAY DR. THIS 55.8 ACRE PARK IS A MULTI-PURPOSE SPORTS PARK THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR SOCCER, FOOTBALL, SOFTBALL, BASEBALL, OR TO USE FOR VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENTS. THE PARK HAS A ONE MILE WALKING TRAIL AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE PARK. THERE IS A PAVILION WITH MEN’S, WOMEN’S, AND FAMILY RESTROOMS. NEXT TO THE PAVILION IS A PLAYGROUND & A BASKETBALL COURT. WINDSOR PARK -1024 WINDSOR AVENUE. WINDSOR PARK IS A SMALL COMMUNITY PARK ENCOMPASSING .17 ACRES. THE PARK HOSTS A SMALL PLAY STRUCTURE.

20 Little Lane Bristol, TN 37620 Phone: 423-764-6411 Steele Creek Golf Course

Weekday Rates 9 holes with cart - $16 18 holes with cart - $23 Weekend Rates 9 holes with cart - $19 18 holes with cart - $25 Play All Day Wednesdays $20 with cart

Senior Day Fridays/ Ladies Day Tuesdays 9 holes with cart $12 18 Holes with cart $18

Hours March to April 9:00am-6:00pm May to August 8:00am-8:00pm September to October 8:30am-6:30pm November to March 10:00am-5:00pm

*No rounds of golf to begin within an hour and a half of closing *No range balls sold within 30 minutes of closing *Times may be adjusted pending weather conditions.

Driving Range $6.50 per bag of range balls

Steele Creek Park

Steele Creek Express - Tickets $1 Per Person May : Saturdays 11am-6pm, Sundays 1pm-6pm June / July : Monday - Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sundays 1pm-6pm August / September / October : Saturdays 11am-6pm, Sundays 1pm-6pm

Paddle Boats - Tickets $1 Per Person June / July : Monday - Saturday 11am - 6pm, Sundays 1pm-6pm August / September / October : Saturdays 11am-6pm, Sundays 1pm-6pm

Splash Pad - Free with $2 Park Entry Memorial Day - Labor Day : 10am - 8pm All Week

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SENIOR ADULT CLASSES & WEEKLY EVENTS April, May & June 2022 Events at Slater Community Center, 325 McDowell St., Bristol, TN, unless noted.

Bristol, TN, residents – no charge Non-residents $120 annually No charge for non-residents with SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit, or a Renew Active by Optum card.

AVAILABLE DAILY

ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING W/DENISE BOURNE Certified Personal Trainer & Senior Fitness Specialist Make an appointment for 30 or 60 minute sessions.

LUNCH PICK-UP ORDERS Ages 60+ Mike Ratliff at 423-764-4036 or 423-491-1253

to place your order. $8 for 30 min

SENIOR EXERCISE ROOMS Ages 50+ Open: Mon.-Thurs. 7:30AM-8:00PM Mandatory Orientation before use of rooms.

TRANSPORTATION offered daily to and from Slater Center call Mike Ratliff at 423-764-4036 to schedule transportation.

Call 423-764-4023 to schedule.

CAFETERIA open for card and boards games from 1:00-5:00PM.

WEEKLY CLASSES

TIME

TUES.

WED.

THURS.

Creative Writing w/Elizabeth Champagne

9:00-10:30AM

Watercolor w/Teresa Kath

9:00-11:30AM

Oil/Acrylics Session I w/Lisa Sneed

Oil/Acrylics Session II w/Lisa Sneed

9:00AM-Noon

Watercolor w/Teresa Kath

9:30AM-Noon

Watercolor w/Teresa Kath

Watercolor w/Teresa Kath

1:30-3:30PM

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Gym Schedule

TIME

MON

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

Cardio & Strength Training

Cardio & Strength Training

Active Barr

Kettlebells

Kettlebells

8:00

Strength Training

Strength Training

Cardio

Cardio

Cardio Dance

9:00

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers

Silver Sneakers

10:00

Chair Yoga

Yoga

Chair Yoga

Yoga

Yoga

11:00

Basketball

Line Dnace

Line Dnace

Basketball

Gym Walk

12:00

Pickleball

1:30

Pickleball

Pickleball

Pickleball

Pickleball

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SENIOR WEEKLY FITNESS 50+

ACTIVE BARRE M 8:00A High intensity class includes cardio and Barre movements. Alexa Serfis Gym

BARRE FITNESS W/F 8:00A Barre Class is a combination of ballet, Pilates, and yoga moves. There is plenty of sculpting and toning to create long, lean muscles. Lark Adams Barre/Spin Room 9:00A Start your Monday off in the gym! This fun filled, fast-paced cardio class is sure to get you going. Move to a variety of music in this 45-minute cardio conditioning class. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged. Denise Bourne Gym CARDIO M/W CARDIO & STRENGTH TRAINING T/TH 8:00A 45 minute class will get your heart rate up and keep it there with a mix of aerobics/cardio and strength/toning that is mainly

focused on the core. Lark Adams Gym

CARDIO DANCE F 9:00A Cardio Dance combines Latin and other styles of dance moves with high energy music. Denise Bourne Gym

CHAIR YOGA T/TH

11:00A Class focuses on improving balance, coordination, strengthening legs and upper body, all with the aid of a chair! This fun class leaves you feeling relaxed and confident. Heather Dotterweich Gym

GYM WALK M/W/F

Noon Walk at you own pace. 1 mile = 23 gym laps Gym

KETTLEBELL CLASS W/F 8:00A

A unique class that combines strength training with cardio vascular training. The kettlebell swing targets the core including the hips, glutes, hamstring and upper body. This class translates into a more fit, stable, and powerful body and injury prevention! Linda Stollings Gym

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SPECIAL EVENTS

BEGINNER LINE DANCE CLASSES w/Cathy Mackiewicz Tuesdays & Thursdays Noon-1:00PM

CRAFTY CORNER Cafeteria 11:00-1:00

Limit 12 Cost: $5

Pre-registration required! Thursday, April 7 Flower Arranging w/Haley Bienwiek, Fina Floral Each participant will receive a small bouque t. Thursday, April 14 Soap Making II using herbs w/Alexa Serfis

Thursday, May 12 Herb Garden w/Denise Bourne Thursday, June 9 Wind Chimes w/Denise Bourne

A TASTE OF LOCAL Cafeteria 11:00-Noon Limit 15 Registration required Wednesday, April 20 Elderberry Syrup w/Jessica Edmisten The Syrup Store Wednesday, May 11&18 Local Strawberrie s make the yummiest treats! Join local chef for great recipes and tastings. Thursday, June 16 Progressive Taste of Downtown & Walking Tour w/Denise Bourne * Note: meet at 10:30AM at Slater Visit four local restaurants for salads and appetizers.

Finish with dessert at Blackbird Bakery Each person will pay for their own tastings. Limit 12 participants Pre-registration required!

Salads w/Jake Slagle , Mud Hollow Farms

Wednesday, June 22

LINE DANCING SPRING WORKSHOP w/MARTHA DAVENPORT Tuesday, April 19 Noon-2:00PM Gym (bottled water will be furnished)

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PARKS & RECREATION YOUTH & ADULT FITNESS CLASSES Get out and get active! Try one of our fitness classes to help improve your health and overall well-being.

Bride Fit :

Location: Slater Community Center Gym When: Saturdays 9:00 am Instructor: Becky Olinger Fee: $20.00 for eight weeks A fitness program designed for brides & bridal party. Are you trying to get in better shape for a big occasion or want a Saturday morning workout. The class will get you in shape while having a great time! The class is open to ages 16 & over and can be modified to meet most fitness levels. Staff will also provide Nutrition information. *New session starts April 16th *Pre-registration is required for all fitness classes and can be done at the Slater Center during regular business hours 8am to 5pm or online at bristoltn.recdesk.com. Contact Becky Olinger at 423-764-4006 for additional information.

Body Sculpt : Location: Slater Community Center Gymnasium When: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6:30 pm Instructor: Taffie Barb Fee: $30.00 for eight weeks or $8.00 per class The class combines toning, sculpting, cardio, strength, and stretching using weighted and bodyweight exercises. The class is open to ages 16 & over and those under 16 if accompanied by a participating adult. It can be modified for beginners, intermediate, and advanced fitness levels.

Weights & More :

Location: Slater Community Center Gymnasium When: Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:15 pm Instructor: Becky Olinger Fee: $20.00 for eight weeks or $8.00 per class The class is a combination of strength, cardio, flexibility, & core incorporating weighted and bodyweight exercise. The class can be modified for most fitness levels and is open to ages 16 & over. A participating adult must accompany those under 16.

We want you to be Healthy & Happy!

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LUNCH PROGRAM

Slater Center The lunch program provided by Fi rst Tennessee Human Resources can be pi cked up in the Slater Center cafeter ia .

The Fol lowing requi rements are: ·You must be a member of the Slater Center ·60 years of age or older ·Reservat ion i s requi red 48 hours in advance $3.00 per meal The Slater Center i s a stop for the Meal s on Wheel s Program Provided by the Fi rst Tennessee Human Resources Agency . To see i f you or a fami ly member qual i f ies please cal l the agency tol l f ree at 1-866-836-6678. H OM E B O U N D M E A L S

Contact Mike Ratliff@423-764-4036 for more information

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FREE SUMMER-MUSIC SERIES Downtown Center-810 State Street June 4th Kick-Off Texas Hill 7:00PM Band members Casey James (3rd place on season 9 of American Idol), AdamWakefield (runner up season 10 of The Voice) and Craig Wayne Boyd (winner season 7 of The Voice) create a bold trio mixing, blending, and reshuffling genres. You don't want to miss this FREE concert!

Sounds on 6th Street June 18th

Catalinas Beach Music

Location:

Lot on 6th street, downtown Bristol, TN

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KICKBALL IS BACK! Team registration begins in May and Season will begin in June!

Follow: City of Bristol TN

on all social Media For updates on Events and information

If you have any questions call Taylor Harmon at (423)764-4048

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State Street Farmer's Market

2022

Saturdays May 7th - October 29th : 8am-NOOn Wednesdays July 6Th - September 28th: 2pm-6pm Saturdays: City Hall Parking Lot, 801 Anderson St. Bristol, TN Wednesdays: Downtown center, 810 State St. Bristol, Tn Location:

Local vendors with fresh produce, meats, dairy, plants & flowers, baked goods, and a variety of crafters

The State St. Farmer's Market happily accepts SNAP/EBT cards. Participants can scan their card and receive wooden tokens of either $1 or $2 in value then use those tokens with participating vendors.

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Parks and Recreation Commission The City of Bristol, Tennessee Parks and Recreation Department manages athletic and community programming activities as well as maintaining park facilities located within the City of Bristol. The City of Bristol, Tennessee City Council appoints residents to the Parks and Recreation Commission. The volunteer Commission acts as advisory board to the Department and City Council. The Commission helps to establish rules, regulations, functions, goals, policies, and procedures for the performance of its duties and for the use, operation, and conduct of all facilities and programs.

Slater Community Center Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-8:00pm Friday 8:00-5:00pm

Closed: Saturday & Sunday

Commission Members : Margaret Feierabend David Akard III Clyde Downs Sherril Willinger Ronda Baker Susie Chandler Curtis Rutherford

Doug Harmon Charles Taylor Justin Hutchison Amy Shi Logan Tudor

City of Bristol, Tennessee Elected Officials: Mahlon Luttrell-Mayor

Vince Turner-Vice Mayor Lea Powers- Councilwoman Mark Hutton- Councilman Margaret Feierabend-Councilwoman

Closed for

Monday, May 30th, 2022

For more information contact the Bristol Tennessee Parks & Recreation Department at 423-764-4023 or Angie Rutherford at [email protected]