“No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.” ~ Proverb

Now that it is a new year, it’s time to pull out the family calendar and mark it with our special events and trips and post it on the refrigerator door! With over a dozen trips and special events scheduled in the next five months, you’ll want to write them down so you don’t miss anything!

We’ve planned special events for every age! Whether it is hunting eggs with a preschooler, fishing with your children, dancing with your daughter, golfing with your buddies or dancing with your friends, we have an event for family members of every age and ability. Some events have limited tickets available, so be sure to make your plans early!

If traveling appeals to you, join us as we journey to the big cities of Philadelphia, New York and Chicago! For the budding detectives in your family, we have another Mystery Trip planned! Try your hand at decoding the clues while enjoying a day away to undisclosed locations.

In addition to several youth and adult programs, the Department is offering some entertaining and educational free family programs. The Family Nature Series will continue through the winter months with sessions held at both Shiloh Hills Park and at the Administration Building. The ever-popular Family Fun Night Series from our summer season is making its debut appearance during the winter months this year. Join us for three evenings of live family friendly performances. Seating will be on the floor so bring what you need to be comfortable!

Although it may be cold and snowy outside now, summer is just around the corner. Registration for the Summer Playground and Tot Lot Programs is now open. Don’t wait until the last minute and risk missing the deadline! It isn’t too soon to plan that family picnic or graduation party either. The Department will be accepting pavilion reservations beginning Monday, January 16th.

The staff has worked hard to fill your winter and spring seasons with programs, trips and events that will keep your family healthy and happy! If you can’t attend our scheduled activities, we hope you make time to visit one of our many parks. Don’t let the winter blues or cabin fever keep your family inside – get outside and play Spring Township!

We look forward to seeing you in our parks and programs!

Judy Houck, CPRP
Director of Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities