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Spring is in the air, Friends of the Parks! We're so excited to share all of our upcoming events with you. If you see any issues out at the parks, trails or facilities, please complete the Maintenance Request form and together we can continue to Keep Tyler Beautiful. Please contact us at (903) 531-1370 if you would like any additional information regarding this newsletter.
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IN THIS ISSUE
Great Tyler Cleanup
Easter Egg Hunt
Festivals
Camps
and More...
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Hop on over to the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 6 at Lindsey Park!
The egg hunts are categorized by age groups:
- 6:45 p.m. - Children with special needs
- 7 p.m. - Children ages 3 to 6
- 7:20 p.m. - Children ages 7 to 10
- 7:45 p.m. - Ages 11 and older
Hunt times are subject to change depending on circumstances. Only one group at a time will hunt. Parents are not allowed on the field during hunt time, except during the special needs group time slot. Activities will include face painting, jumpers, vendor booths, and food trucks will be available for a fee. Admission is free, but children should bring their own baskets.
For more information, visit www.TylerParksandRec.com!
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The Parks Admin office and facilities will be closed on Friday, April 7 in honor of Good Friday. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 10.
For more information, call (903) 531-1370.
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Do you just want to get active and make memories with family and friends? Sign up now for Run Tyler 5k! This event will benefit Tyler Parks and Recreation in its efforts to provide future programming for the community.
Date: April 8, 2023
Time: Race begins at 9:00 a.m.
Fee: $15 per runner
Location: Race will begin at 420 Rose Park Dr. (Tyler Rose Garden) and conclude on Fair Park Drive.
Don't wait, registration is open now until April 3! To register, visit www.TylerParksandRec.com.
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The third annual Antique Quilt Display is open through April 15!
Visit the historic Goodman-LeGrand Museum, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and see antiques and quilts from the 1830s to 1940s.
$3 suggested donation per person. Learn more at www.GoodmanMuseum.com
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The Rose City Artisans and Flower Market at the Goodman-LeGrand Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 14 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15.
Plants, flowers, birdhouses, and all things garden-themed for the garden lover will be available! Admission is free to the public. Food truck items are available for a fee.
For more information, visit www.TylerParksandRec.com.
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Join us on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Mother Earth with vendors, food trucks, music, activities and more.
Vendor registration for the 2023 Earth Day Festival is open! Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Visit www.KeepTylerBeautiful.com to learn more.
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The Glass Recreation Center is hosting a Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon.
Admission is free and open to anyone seeking health and wellness resources, checkups/screening and general information.
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Join us on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Art in the Garden. Bring your paints, sketch books, easels and enjoy the Tyler Rose Garden. Adult and youth art will be displayed during the event. Area art instructors are welcome to attend with their students.
Admission is free and some light refreshments will be provided. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic lunch.
For more information, call (903) 531-1286.
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 Join us for Step Aerobics on Mondays and Thursdays at 6 p.m.
$20 per month or $5 per class.
For more information, visit bit.ly/GRC_Classes.
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American Karate on Tuesdays!
Ages 5-12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $75 for 10 weeks
For more information, call (903) 595-7271.
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 The deadline for submissions has been extended to April 7!
Submissions can be made at bit.ly/KTyBHillsideArtWall2023.
Artists can be reimbursed for paint and supplies up to $200 per panel. Multiple submissions welcome!
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Noble E. Young Park: Grand Opening April 15
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P.T. Cole Park: Grand Opening April 27
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Pollard Park: Construction is scheduled to begin in the next few weeks!
Learn more about these and other Tyler Parks and Rec improvement projects at www.TylerParksandRec.com and follow us on Facebook!
Enjoy a five-course dinner prepared by
Chef Jack Lewis and Chef Rojo Tellez. Live entertainment by Todd Rinlee.
Seating is limited, so don't miss out!
Call (903) 531-1214 to register!
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The Tyler Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to host the Summer Playground Program, Glass Summer Camp for kids 6 to 12 years old and the Counselors-in-Training program for youth 13 to 15 years old this summer. The programs will begin on Monday, June 12 through Friday, Aug. 4.
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The Summer Playground Program will be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and is FREE!
2023 Park locations:
Glass Recreation Center, 501 W. 32nd St.
P.T. Cole Park, 1000 S. Vine St.
Emmett J. Scott, 1710 N. Confederate Ave.
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The Glass Summer Camp will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with a cost of $200 per child. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.
For more information, visit www.TylerParksandRec.com.
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Glass Recreation Center Counselor in Training (CIT) program offers a comprehensive training opportunity for area youth. Registration is $25.
Positions are limited considered on a first come, first served basis. An application to the CIT program does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Each CIT will receive a shirt, letter of recommendation and volunteer hours. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
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There are many more classes and programs available through Parks and Recreation. Visit www.TylerParksandRec.com or call (903) 531-1370 to learn more!
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