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Summertime is almost upon us, 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
Good Ole Summertime Tea at Three
Bee Day in the Garden
Summer Programs
Call to Artists
and More...
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The Parks Admin offices will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday and will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, June 20. Happy Juneteenth!
For more information, contact us at (903) 531-1370 or visit www.TylerParksandRec.com
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Join us at the Goodman-LeGrand Museum for a formal tea on Saturday, June 10 from 3 to 5 p.m.
- Tickets available for a limited time!
- $40 per person
- Delicious sweets and savories
- Live entertainment by Scotty G.!
For more information, email disham@tylertexas.com or call (903) 531-1286.
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Celebrate the end of National Pollinator Week with us at Bee Day in the Garden on June 24 at the Tyler Rose Garden from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
The community is invited to come and learn about bees and other pollinators and their importance. Fun for the whole family, Bee Day in the Garden features fun activities for children, vendors, workshops and more.
For more information on the Bee City USA and Keep Tyler Beautiful program, visit www.KeepTylerBeautiful.com.
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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 ages 13 through 15 this summer. The programs will begin on Monday, June 12 through Friday, Aug. 4.
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 and 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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 Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a free outdoor movie! Movies will be shown at Bergfeld Park, located at 1510 S. College Ave. In the event of severe weather, movies will be rescheduled to the next available Friday.
RESCHEDULED: June 10 The Wedding Planner at 8:15 p.m.
Learn more at www.TylerParksandRec.com!
Those 55 and better can enjoy private senior swim time at Fun Forest Pool this summer every Friday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Admission is free!
For more information, call (903) 531-1370.
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Water Safety Classes will be held biweekly on Thursdays starting June 15 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. inside Fun Forest Pool.
We are partnering with Texas Department of State Health Services to teach children about water safety in different environments, such as pools, waterparks, oceans, lakes and rivers. It also teaches youth about water hazards around the home and neighborhood and covers sun safety, boating safety and much more.
For more information, visit www.TylerParksandRec.com.
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American Karate on Tuesdays!
Ages 5 through 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Ages 13 and up from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $75 for 10 weeks.
For more information, call (903) 595-7271.
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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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 Create a still-life painting of a Goodman-LeGrand Museum setting or artifact and have it displayed inside the museum for the month of July! Submissions due June 17.
The call to artists is open to all ages and artistic abilities. For more information and requirements, visit www.TylerParksandRec.com or call (903) 531-1286.
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Save the date for the annual July 4th Celebration at Lindsey Park!
Be on the lookout for more details on our Facebook and at www.TylerParksandRec.com.
For questions about the program or about becoming a vendor, call (903) 531-1370.
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