City Parks Gear Up for Warmer Seasons

Spring is here, and the Stow Parks and Recreation department is ready for it with more than 90 programs available to residents from April through August this year.

A current preview of the Spring and Summer 2011 Program shows a diversity of new and existing offerings, from astronomy, golf and baby-sitting classes to senior-adult outings and community bus trips, as well as a variety of sporting, exercise and educational series and community events.

Based on attendance in previous years, input from residents and instructors and successful programs observed in other communities, the department maintains and develops activities to appeal to a variety of interests and ages.

“We’re trying to offer an alternative for family entertainment here in town that will attract every individual in Stow. That’s why you’ll see a dabbling in our program of different areas,” said Director Nick Wren.

Linda Nahrstedt, community information coordinator, said printed copies of the Spring and Summer 2011 Stow Parks and Recreation Catalog of Programs, Events and Facilities will be distributed through local elementary schools Monday and will also be available at city buildings throughout Stow, including city hall and the , with online copies also available for download through the Parks and Recreation page of the city’s website.

Newly offered classes, such as Little Linksters junior golf, expand existing, popular programs that address interests ranging from youth sports to adult wellness, from an osteoporosis workshop and ballroom-dance lessons to dog obedience and astronomy.

“We’re always perusing programs and activities that we may want to offer; also, we get a lot of input from residents who have been traveling and have seen something. It’s a give and take,” said Kathy McConnell, assistant recreation supervisor.

For more information, call Stow Parks and Recreation at 330-689-5100 or stop by the facility at 5070 Stow Rd.