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From the Director
By Dennis Dovel
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Department is as diverse as the community it serves. As in so many other aspects of life, the key to running a successful department is having the ability to strike a balance between young and old, tradition and innovation, and the needs of one versus the needs of the community. Keeping this in mind, we will continually strive to honor the past while embracing the challenges of the future, and to serve an entire community while maintaining meaningful connections with individual participants.
Blue SpringsParks and Recreation has a long standing reputation for providing the citizens of Blue Springs with quality park facilities, trails and programs. As I start my tenure as the Director of Parks, Recreation, Building and Grounds for Blue Springs, I do so with a passion to advance the department and expand on the tradition established. We will continue to work with our residents, council, park commissioners and city staff to determine what improvements will not only further the department, but the city as a whole.
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Daddy/Daughter and Mother/Son Valentine Dance
Friday, February 10 &
Saturday, February 11th
February is Valentine's month and love and affection is blooming at Vesper Hall. Mothers and sons are kicking off the month of love with a Valentine Dance on Friday, February 10th and fathers and daughters follow on Saturday, February 11th, from 6:30 - 9:00 pm. Boys and girls ages 4 and older, along with their mothers and fathers, are invited to an evening of entertainment, DJ music, dancing, and a catered full-course dinner. Professional pictures to commemorate the event will be available for an additional cost.
This special event will be held at Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper Street. Doors open at 6:00 pm. The cost is $20.00 per person. Deadline for registration is February 6th, so call 228-0137 to register today. There is a maximum of 60 couples per night. |
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Transportation Service
Transportation service is provided within the city limits of Blue Springs on Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. This service is available to Blue Springs residents with a disability or for those age 60 years of age or older. Popular destinations are grocery stores, shopping centers, beauty shops, food pantries, doctor appointments and restaurants. Cost for this service is $3.00 for each one-way ride.
Transportation is also available to and from Vesper Hall, Monday - Friday at no cost. Pickup is usually between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. with a return time between 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Transportation is provided by OATS. To make an appointment for either of these options call 816-380-7433 (OATS Transportation) at least one day in advance. |
Winter/Spring Activity Guide
The 2012 winter/spring issue of the Parks & Recreation of Blue Springs activity guide is now available. The 23 page activity guide has been mailed to every Blue Springs resident along with the City's Blue Springs Magazine. All 50-Plus activities and programs occurring at Vesper Hall Community Center are also included in the Parks & Recreation activity guide.
Please click on the activity guide cover above to see the many fun and exciting activities, services and facilities we have to offer during the next few months. |
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Centennial Pool Under
New Mangement
Daily operations of the Centennial Pool-Plex are now managed by the Blue Springs School District. Bill Shalley is the new pool manager and has a long time affiliation with the Pool-Plex.
Registration for classes and events will take place at the Blue Springs High School, 2000 NW Ashton Drive, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., or call 229-3459.
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Bits and Pieces
- Daddy/Daughter & Mother/Son Valentine Dance
- Rock Climbing
- Introduction to Martial Arts
- Watercolor Painting
- Ceramics for Kids
- Fencing
- Knitting
- Aqua Aerobics, Swimnastics,& Therapeutic Swim
- Recycling Center at Pink Hill Park
- Facility Rental Opportunities
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Photos of the Month
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Quote to Live By :
"To enjoy the glow of good health, you must execise."
Gene Tunney |
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Our Mission: It is the mission of the Blue Springs Parks & Recreation Department
to serve the public's well-being by providing quality leisure opportunities through the research, establishment, implementation and maintenance
of a comprehensive parks, recreation, buildings and grounds system. |
We hope you have found this issue informative. If you have questions about any of the articles from this issue, please email or call us at (816) 228-0137. We look forward to seeing you at some of the activities and programs we are offering this month. Go out and enjoy your parks.
Sincerely,
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation
www.bluespringsgov.com/parks |
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| Upcoming Events | |
Mother/Son Valentine Dance
Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance
Indoor Garage Sale
Hot Shot Contest |
Blather, Blarney & Balderdash
March 9-10 and 15-17 7:30 p.m. March 11 & 18 2:00 p.m.
Blue Springs High School Auditorium 2000 NW Ashton Dr.
$8 Adults
$7 children 12 & under & seniors 65 and over
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