| Parks
and Recreation Department
Director: Scott Davidoff Pine
Trails Park Amphitheater Offices |
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Phone:
(954) 757-4105 Fax: (954) 345-1534 Ranger's Cell: (954) 913-0496 Camp/Youth/Teen/Senior Programs: (954) 757-4129 Special Events: (954) 757-4120 Pavilions: (954) 757-4105 Field Condition Hotline: (954) 757-4110 |
Senior
Programs This programming is Free of Charge and only for Parkland Residents that are ages 62 and older. Participants go on various field trips once per month, and may attend alecture/ activity class that correlates to the field trip. The Field Trip portion and the class portion takes place on different days of the month, you may attend one or both programs. Both programs are limited to 40 participants. All trips require walking. This is an opportunity to become more physical, while socializing with other Parkland residents in a healthy and fun environment. Future programs include Festivals, Museums, Parks, Fishing, etc. To register for the Senior Program or Senior Class you must provide proof of residency/ age in the form of a driver’s license or photo ID, and complete a Senior Program Application. If all requirements are not completed we cannot register participants for any programs. For further details, please contact GerriAnn Dougherty, Parks and Recreation Program Manager at (954) 757-4129 or email gdougherty@cityofparkland.org. Upcoming
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- Date: Sunday October 26, 2008
Destination: Miami Dolphins Game
Time: Departs 10:30 AM Returns 5:30 PM at the Parkland Library 6620 University Drive
Cost: Trip is free of charge/Parkland Residents Only Advance Registration Required Limited to 50 participants 62 and older
Includes: Admission, Snack and Transportation in an Air Conditioned Motor Coach Bus. Trip entails walking. Advanced registration required. Participants must be 62 and older. No fee. Parkland Residents only. Accepting Wait List Only
The Parks & Recreation Department is also offering a Rocket Rally Class at the Parkland Library on Wednesday, October 15th from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Participants will work together in teams to construct, prepare, fuel and launch their very own rocket. This class is limited to 30 participants. Participants must be 62 and older. No fee. Parkland Residents only . Currently Registering [Flyer]
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2008
Destination: Billionaire’s Row Sightseeing Cruise at Bayside Marketplace
Time: Departs 9:00AM AM Returns 4:00 PM at the Parkland Library 6620 University Drive
Cost: Trip is free of charge/Parkland Residents Only Advance Registration Required Limited to 50 participants 62 and older
Includes: Admission, Snack and Transportation in an Air Conditioned Motor Coach Bus. Trip entails walking. Advanced registration required. Participants must be 62 and older. No fee. Parkland Residents only. Accepting Wait List Only [Flyer]
The Parks & Recreation Department is also offering an Outdoor Oil Painting Class at the Young at Art Studio in the Parkland YMCA Family Center on Thursday, November 6 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM. This class is designed for beginners and for those that have experience in painting oil on canvas. Participants will learn how to paint landscapes with oil paints. This class is limited to 15 participants. Participants must be 62 and older. No fee. Parkland Residents only. Currently Registering [Flyer]
Date: Friday, December 12, 2008
Destination: Deering Estate at Cutler Ridge (Historic Homes & Gardens Tour)
Time: Departs 9:00 AM Returns 3:00 PM at the Parkland Library 6620 University Drive
Cost: Trip is free of charge/Parkland Residents Only Advance Registration Required Limited to 50 participants 62 and older
Includes: Admission, Tours, Snack and Transportation in an Air Conditioned Motor Coach Bus. Trip entails walking. Advanced registration required. Participants must be 62 and older. No fee. Parkland Residents only. Registration Begins October 27th [Flyer]
The Parks & Recreation Department is also offering a Charcoal Drawing Class at the Young at Art Studio in the Parkland YMCA Family Center on Thursday, December 4 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM. This class is designed for beginners. Participants will learn how to draw self portraits in charcoal. This class is limited to 15 participants. Participants must be 62 and older. No fee. Parkland Residents only. Registration Begins October 27th [Flyer]
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