Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 06/12/2025

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6. 1. Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Date: 06/12/2025 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Information Title: May Recreation Program Update Purpose/Background: Parks and Recreation had a busy May with lots of fun including a Ribbon Cutting<httos://www.facebook.com/ramsev.citvof/posts/ofbidObnBwXSH4DcBLewFrVL9Ck6n8Ys7iMU5x8XLfSVLaxRSKtTAiuoZ2vJPhQKBuJE4n1> for the new Central Park playground, Dash and Dine 5k<https://www.facebook.com/ramsey.cityof/posts/pfbidOkRdXN629J6MC1xP3hUhoihiloSWhkBFeJ1vwfSFgoJSgbRKU1 mvwz2UdeLJ4AnAd1>, Tree Planting<httos://www.facebook.com/ramsev.cityof/posts/ofbid0iP8uaxVaAwvoKEhGoMCRoXonPoANJiT4ofXFOZT3FaR45xiDPUQ9adniVWa4vgil>, and so much more! We are so excited to kick off the summer this with more fun to come. Upcoming Programs, Registration Deadlines, and New Releases: Wednesday Evening Yoga<https://secure.rec1.com/MN/ramsev-mn/cataloq/index/da1 b8d3bf882e0bcac04b1 ee28d7ea46?filter=c2VhcmNoPXIvZ2E=> Weekly Yoga is back! After a long pause we are excited to bring back Wednesday evening yoga at Central Park. * Dates: Wednesdays, from 6:00 — 7:00 p.m. at Central Park Cost: $5/session Registration: Pre -register prior to arrival at the class. Walk-ins taken on a first come first serve basis. Sports Discovery<httns://secure.recl.com/MN/ramsev-mn/cataloq/index/8353f198026dcb499bd97dac305b96a7?filter=c2VhcmNoPXNwb3J0cvUvMGRnc2NvdmVveQ==> Discover Your Child's Passion for Sports! This weekly introductory program is perfect for kids ages 3-9 who want to explore three of today's most popular sports: soccer, baseball, and flag football. The four sessions are designed to help kids familiarize themselves with these sports, the program provides an opportunity to learn new skills, discover their favorites, and understand the importance of sportsmanship. * Dates: Tuesdays, June 10 — July 1 at Central Park * Age Time 3 to 4 5:00 — 6:00 p.m. 5to6 6:15-7:15p.m. 7 to 9 7:30 — 8:30 p.m. * Cost: $85/child, includes t-shirt * Registration: Pre -registration is required. Community Concert with the North Suburban Concert Band<https://secure. rec1.com/MN/ramsev-mn/cataloq/index/7abff3d 1 f4591920e1 d0206a7c01 a535?filter=c2VhcmNoPW 5vcnRoJTIwc3Vi> Join us at Central Park for a free, family -friendly concert featuring the North Suburban Concert Band (NSCB), a community ensemble with over 40 years of experience playing a diverse mix of movie tunes, rock hits, marches, and more. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy music in the park with treats available for purchase from the Two Scoops truck! * Dates: Monday, June 16, 7 — 8 p.m. at Central Park * Cost: Free to attend Concert Series<httos://secure.recl.com/MN/ramsev-mn/cataloq/index/7abff3d1f4591920e1d0206a7c01a535?filter=c2VhcmNoPWNvbmNIcnQIMiBzZXJoZXM=> The outdoor concerts are a family -friendly event series accompanied by supplemental programs such as Art in the Park and conclude with the Trott Brook Benefit Bash. * Dates: Thursdays, June 12 -- Aug. 21, 6:30 — 8 p.m. at The Draw * Cost: Free to attend * View the full lineup online here<https://www.ci.ramsev.mn.us/278/The-Draw-Summer-Concert-Series> Art in the Park<https://app.oetoccasion.00m/p/n/F96gWbsw> Art in the Park with the Rumriver Art Center takes place Thursdays in conjunction with the Concert Series. This year's theme is Art Around the World! * Dates: Thursdays, June 12 -- Aug. 14, 6:00 — 7:00 p.m. at The Draw * No session on July 3 * Cost: $5/person * Registration: Pre -registration is required. Register online with the Rumriver Art Center here<https://app.oetoccasion.com/o/n/F96gWbsw>. * Ages:5-15 Intro to Pickleball<httos://secure.recl.com/MN/ramsev-mn/catalog/index/8353f198026dcb499bd97dac305b96a7?filter=c2VhcmNoPWIudHJvJT IwdG8lMiBwaWNrbGViYWxs> Learn the basics of pickleball with certified instructor Gwen Radel from Nitty Gritty Pickleball! This fun, two-hour beginner class covers rules, scoring, terminology, fundamentals, and court positioning —paddles and balls provided. These classes fill fast! Please only register for one Intro to Pickleball session, all classes cover the same materials. Classes take place at the Central Park courts. * Dates: * Day Date Time Sa. June 14 9— 11 a.m. Su. July 27 1 — 3 p.m. * Cost: $15/person * Registration: Pre -registration is required, space is limited. * Ages: 10+ Pickleball Leagues<httos://secure.recl.com/MN/ramsev-mn/cataloq/index/7462dc03dbb468fb1d1 bcab9bed205d2?filter=c2VhcmNoPXBoY2tsZWJhbGw=>