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Big thanks to all our amazing sponsors who have supported this year's Summer Activity Guide! THANK YOU!!
Founding Sponsors: Altru Health System, Lithia Ford Lincoln of Grand Forks, Vaaler Insurance, & Alerus
Advertising Sponsors: AE2S, Xcel Energy North Dakota, Truyu Aesthetic Center, Frandsen Bank & Trust, Grand Forks Express Fastpitch, Riverside Christian School, Northlands Rescue Mission, Waxing the City, Coldwell Banker Forks Real Estate, & North Dakota Ballet Company & Academy
Check out the 2020 Summer Activity Guide here www.gfparks.org/2020-summer-activity-guide/ & don't forget to register for select summer programs starting Tuesday, May 26th!
SUMMER FUN IS STARTING SOON!
Registration for limited summer programming opens Tuesday, May 26th! Some fun kids programs you can register for include: Baseball ⚾️ | Softball 🥎 | Tennis in the Park 🎾 | Golf ⛳️ | Just for Fun (Big Kids Only)🤸♂️
View the full online Activity Guide here:
www.gfparks.org/2020-summer-activity-guide/
#gfparks #summerfun #inthistogether
We won’t be stuck inside forever, so plan to advertise with the Park District this summer! Spring specials available now thru May 31,2020.
Show your support for the Grand Forks Park District with Baseball/Softball & Golf Advertising Specials. Each year an estimated 75,000 people utilize these facilities!
Contact Stacey, our Sponsorship & Advertising Sales Representative today to hear more about our Spring Specials on Advertising!
www.gfparks.org/about-us/advertising-sponsorships/
⛳️ Golf leagues are a go this summer! Commit to playing more golf, meeting new people (socially distanced of course), & getting out every week for exercise & fun!
Between King's Walk Golf Course & Lincoln Golf Course, the Park District offers leagues for all skill & commitment levels!
Check out each course's leagues here:
King's Walk | www.kingswalk.org/golf/leagues/
Lincoln | lincolngolf.org/golf/leagues/Make the most of this summer & commit to playing more golf by joining a league!
Men's League | Mondays:
www.kingswalk.org/golf/leagues/monday-mens-league/
Men's Match Play | Thursdays:
www.kingswalk.org/golf/leagues/thursday-mens-league/
Ladies League | Tuesdays:
www.kingswalk.org/golf/leagues/ladies-leagues/
Register today either online or by calling 701.787.5464
Abbott Complex is now open for use! 🏀 Enjoy the nice weather by getting outside & shooting some hoops!
Riverside Park is open for fun! Families can enjoy the trails, open space, playground and shelters (restrooms open) while soaking in the sun.
Playgrounds have reopened and can be enjoyed by the public once again! To keep our community safe, weekly disinfection of each playground will be taking place, following this schedule on our website: bit.ly/2xV1d6H
While visiting parks & using playgrounds remember to continue following these guidelines...
• Please do not use the park if exhibiting symptoms
• Keep sanitary personal hygiene before & during park use
• Practice social distancing
• Be courteous of other's personal space
• Limit the size of groups (i.e. outdoor picnics, pick-up sports, & other group hangouts)
• Please be aware, access to public restrooms may be limited (certain restrooms will open for use May 14)
PLAYGROUND REOPENING PLAN & SUMMER PROGRAMS UPDATE
(As of May 8,2020)
Following the May 5th Park Board of Commissioners meeting, the decision has been made to begin opening playgrounds next week, in addition to moving forward with a tentative three-phase plan in anticipation of a slow reopening of recreational facilities and programs this summer.
Phase 1 will begin by thoroughly disinfecting the playgrounds over the weekend (with a disinfectant recommended by the Health Department & the ND Recreation and Parks Association) and reopening the playgrounds next week. Signage will be placed in each of the parks and a list of when each park playground's disinfecting schedule will be listed on our website: gfparks.org.
As for summer programming, we plan to open registration for limited summer programs in late May, with programming available starting ideally in late June/early July. We are moving forward with summer activity registration in hopes that we will be in phase three by the time our limited summer programs begin. If not, we will be adjusting our programming and/or issuing refunds and credits.
While we are excited to slowly reopen our recreation facilities and programs to the public, the safety of our community is of the highest importance. We will be sending out more updates as information becomes available. Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding during this time.
For complete details on Phase 1, 2, & 3 of our reopening plan, as well as a list of current available park amenities visit: www.gfparks.org/grand-forks-park-district/covid-19-information/
Following our Park Board of Commissioners meeting tonight, we have confirmed a reopening date for Choice Health & Fitness - Monday, May 18
Even with playgrounds being closed, there are plenty of ways to stay active, while getting outside and enjoying the nice weather!
The Greenway of Greater Grand Forks provides 20+ miles of trails for outdoor exploration & fun activities! Whether it's rollerblading, biking, taking the pup for a walk, or going for a run, getting outside (while maintaining smart social distancing practices) is easy and fun in the Forks! #gfparks #outdoorfun
Is your yard too small to have a garden? We can help!
There are still 14 plots open at the community garden for the summer!
Community Garden Info:
www.gfparks.org/parks-facilities/community-gardens/
If interested, please call 701.746.2750 between 8:30am – 12:30pm | Monday – Friday.
Thanks Grand Forks Police Department for the helpful reminder!
Playgrounds = CLOSED ❌
Open Park Space & Trails = OPEN ✅
www.gfparks.org/grand-forks-park-district/covid-19-information/We want everyone to enjoy our beautiful weather, and continue to stay healthy. There seems to be some confusion about our parks, and what is currently open. As we all know, changes surrounding COVID-19 continue to evolve rapidly. Please refer to the Grand Forks Park District website for detailed information.
www.gfparks.org/grand-forks-park-district/covid-19-information/
#grandforksstrong #ilovegf #gfiscooler
An update on Choice Health & Fitness's planned reopening:
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Both golf courses are officially OPEN for the season! Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather with a round (or two!) of golf at either Lincoln Golf Course or King's Walk Golf Course!
Book tee times & check out the new COVID-19 safety policies/procedures on each course's website:
King's Walk - www.kingswalk.org
Lincoln - www.lincolngolf.org/
#getoutandgolf #gfparks
The crew at Lincoln Golf Course is working hard to clean up the effects of the flood & get the course ready for play! Which means...GOLF SEASON IS ALMOST HERE ⛳️👏🏻!
This year, in response to the COVID-19 situation, new safety policies & procedures will also be put into effect to keep everyone safe, while still being able to get out and enjoy the game. #gfparks
PLAYGROUND CLOSURES
To assist in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Grand Forks Park District has closed all public playgrounds until further notice. This decision was made after consulting with the Department of Public Health, resulting in a recommendation of closing outdoor playgrounds to reduce transmission from equipment and prevent children from congregating.
Open spaces within the parks & trails will REMAIN OPEN. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
For More Info: www.gfparks.org/grand-forks-park-district/covid-19-information/
SPRING TREE PLANTING NOTICE:
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the 2020 spring tree order has been cancelled. Unfortunately, we won’t be proceeding with our spring tree planting this year.
It is our intent to plant the trees scheduled for this year, in the spring of 2021. You can find the full statement from the GF Park District Forestry Department here: www.gfparks.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2020/04/Website-Tree-Planting-Notice.pdf
Wondering about Summer Programs this year?
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation and the uncertainty of program schedules, the Park District will be delaying the distribution of our Summer Activity Guide, as well as postponing the opening date of summer activity registration for now.
It is our intention to proceed with as many summer programs as possible, with the guidance of our public health department. Once we determine the updated schedules for our programs, we will begin promoting the summer programs to the public. By doing this, we hope to reduce the amount of confusion and possible frustration that would be caused by continually changing program dates and locations due to COVID-19.
We appreciate your understanding and we look forward to a fun summer full of activities and sunshine! For More Info & Updates:
www.gfparks.org/grand-forks-park-district/covid-19-information/