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Classes Other locations & Parks Update: March 18, 2019 Table of Contents Permit a Field Visit us online at www.coconutcreek.net/parks-rec How to register for a class Registration is ongoing until filled, except in cases where there is a registration date. Walk-in registration is accepted at both the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road and the Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Boulevard You must have a WebTrac account prior to registering online Register online at www.coconutcreek.net/ WebTrac For more information about a program, please call 954-545-6670 or 954-956-1580 visit us at www.coconutcreek.net Permit a Pavilion Cypress Park Donaldson Park/Rowe Center George S. Gerber Memorial Park Lakeside Park Movie in the Park Sabal Pine Park Veterans Park Home Grown Concert Series Windmill Park Windmill Dog Park Winston Park To set up a WebTrac account, please visit either location 2
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Cypress Creek Park Pavilion must be permitted Cypress Creek Park 2465 NW 49th Terrace Coconut Creek, Florida 33063 Park Hours: Monday - Saturday: 7:00 AM to Sunset Sunday: 7:00 AM to Sunset About the Park Perfect for birthday celebrations and office parties because of the shade offered by the pavilions and mature trees. Enjoy the playground, toss horseshoes, or challenge each other to a volleyball match. Be sure to explore the wooded areas nearby, where wildlife makes its home. 6
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Donaldson Park Pavilion must be permitted Donaldson Park/ Rowe Community Center 900 NW 43rd Ave, Coconut Creek, FL 33066 Park Hours: Sunrise to Sunset About the Park Adjacent to the Rowe Center, Donaldson Park is named after Helen Donaldson, the City's first City Clerk. Offers Pavilion for permitting boat ramp/dock jogging/walking paths playground restrooms sand volleyball court. Rowe Community Center 900 NW 43rd Ave, Coconut Creek, FL 33066 8
Rowe Community Center For more information on renting the Center, please call 954-545-6670 Dedicated to Jack and Ethel Rowe, who worked to build the original recreation center in 1973. Jack was a Mayor and Councilman for the City, while Ethel was the City's first recreation professional and one of the founders of the Coconut Creek Women's Club. 9
George S. Gerber Memorial Park George S. Gerber Memorial Park 4715 NW 30 Street Coconut Creek, Florida 33063 Hours: Sunrise to Sunset About the Park This park was named after former City Commissioner George S. Gerber. His wife Commissioner Marilyn Gerber, succeeded him after he passed away serving the community for 17 years before retiring in 2013. Offers athletic fields for permitting basketball courts jogging/walking paths picnic amenities playground restrooms sand volleyball court. 10
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Lakeside Park Lakeside Park 5555 Regency Lake Blvd Coconut Creek, Florida 33071 Hours: Sunrise to Sunset About the Park Developed with financial assistance from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Located near the Discovery Preschool and Tradewinds Elementary School. Offers Athletic fields for permitting (both baseball/ softball and soccer fields), playground, restrooms 12
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Sabal Pine Park Sabal Pine Park 5005 NW 39th Ave Coconut Creek, Florida 33063 Hours of Office Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM About the Park The largest of Coconut Creek's city-run parks, Sabal Pines Park boasts 9 athletic fields, surrounded by protected cypress wetlands. Developed with financial assistance from the 1998 Florida Legislature through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, this park opened on January 13, 2001. To further benefit the area's youth, 3 new athletic fields were constructed in 2012 and dedicated on February 6, 2013. Offers Pavilion must be permitted Athletic fields for permitting Pavilion fields for permitting Hockey rink Tennis Courts 2 playgrounds Nature Trails 14
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Veterans Park Dates & Times for Memorials Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2018 9:00 AM 10:00 AM Veterans Park 3550 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, Florida 33063 Hours: Sunrise to Sunset About the Park Built with the assistance of the American Legion Post 170 and Minto Builders of Florida to honor those who fought to defend the freedoms that we enjoy today. The park has walkways for easy access and an entrance leading from the adjacent Township Plaza shopping center. Built with the assistance of the American Legion Post 170 and Minto Builders of Florida to honor those who fought to defend the freedoms that we enjoy today. Veterans Day Sunday, November 11, 2018 9:00 AM 10:00 PM Please check back for more information. Offers Dedication Mounts Armed Forces Flags Nature Preserve Veteran's Monument Walkways & Benches Gazebo 16
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Windmill Park Windmill Park 700 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, Florida 33063 About the Park Located on Lyons Road north of Atlantic Boulevard, Windmill Park offers tennis courts, racquetball courts, sand volleyball courts, basketball courts, a dog park, and a covered playground. Windmill Park is currently closed for renovations and will reopen in the spring of 2018. PLAYGROUND THEME: BARNYARD Features basketball courts Dog park **members only* Walking track playground racquetball courts sand volleyball courts tennis courts Exercising area WALK THIS WAY TO WORKOUT AT WINDMILL PARK Enjoy a brisk walk with Jeff from the Community Center to Windmill Park and workout with members of the community Bring water and a towel Wear proper exercising sneakers Ages 12 and up Anyone under 17 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver Saturdays, January 12 th through March 30 th 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Free to CreekFit members and residents; $10 non-residents/non-members Meet in the lobby of the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road BUTTERFLY FRIENDS SPRING VOLLEYBALL Participants will learn the basics of volleyball while building social skills, self-confidence, selfesteem and coordination Participants are matched with their own peer volunteer for the entire season Peer volunteers are needed Certificates will be given out at the end of the session Ages 4 to Adult, grouped by age Saturdays, March 9 th through May 11 th No Classes on March 23 rd, April 20 th and April 27 th 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM Free 18
Windmill Park SCIENCE IN THE PARK Participants will learn about science through a variety of experiments and exploration Ages 4 to 7 Wednesdays, April 3rd through April 24th 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM $35 for Coconut Creek residents; $45 for nonresidents 19
Dog Park Newsletter Greetings Dog Park Members, Since the opening of the dog park, we ve accumulated a large number of members. We d like to thank you all for your patience and cooperation as we ve worked together to continuously improve park conditions, make additions, and listen to member feedback. As we move further into the holiday season, we d like to address a few things with all of our members. Park cleanliness is of the utmost importance to our city. We want to insure that each member is capable of enjoying a mess-free park experience. As such, we d like to remind each member to make sure to clean up after your dog(s). Dogs are constantly on the move, but make sure to keep an eye on yours to avoid any unnoticed mess-making as well as aggressive behavior. It s winter! As such, nighttime will be progressively coming sooner and sooner. Until further notice, the dog park will be closing at 5:30 PM. Keep this in mind when planning your trips to the dog park. allow individuals into the dog park until their rabies shots have been renewed. Failure to renew your rabies shots may result in a complete loss of key fob privileges. If you have your updated rabies information, you can email that information here. Also for you safety, we will be doing periodic spotchecks to ensure everyone in the park has a key fob and is a member. We want to thank you all for contributing to our wonderful dog park community. If you should have any questions, feel free to forward them to the email below. Thank you, City of Coconut Creek Parks Department CreekDogPark@coconutcreek.net On a related note, dog park hours are affected by the holidays. For the upcoming holidays the dog park will close earlier. Christmas Eve and New Year s Eve we will be closing at 3:30PM. The dog park will not be open at all on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year s Day. If you find that your key fob is not working, remember that they will not work if your rabies shots have expired. For your safety, we will not 20
v Windmill Dog Park was dedicated to the community March, 2005. It was designed to provide recreation for small and large dogs and to enable social interactions among dog owners. The dog park features separate fenced enclosures for large and small dogs with key fob activated entries and double gates. These two areas include play equipment, waste bins, shaded areas, walkways, benches, pavilions, and water fountains. Re- Utilize the holding enclosure to attach and detach leashes. No leashes shall be attached within the dog park. Leashes must be attached upon leaving. Do not allow your dog to dig holes. If they do, please attempt to fill them. Clean up after your dog. Dogs must be within voice range and under owner s control at all times. Dogs are not allowed in the restrooms. No more than 3 dogs per person. No food. No smoking. Be sure to become acquainted with park rules and procedures. If you are unsure of something, please ask the park staff for assistance. 21
The dog park is for members only. Those without proper ID will not be allowed in. Those caught letting people without IDs into the dog park may be subject to having their membership(s) revoked. Dogs must be at least 4 months old. Dogs must be in the properly designated areas. The owner/guardian must not and cannot leave the park without their dogs. Professional dog walkers, trainers and groomers shall not use the park to conduct business. Dogs must have valid tags. Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior shall be removed immediately. Name, phone number, and proof of vaccination shall be given to injured parties before leaving the park if their dog inflicts an injury. Dog owners are solely liable for injuries or damage caused by their dog. Female dogs in heat are prohibited. Small dog enclosure is for dogs weighing 30 lbs or less. Large dog enclosure is for dogs weighing more than 30 lbs. 22
Resident Fee $35.00/per year Sunday 8:00am - Dusk* Resident Additional $15.00/per dog Monday Tuesday 8:00am - Dusk* Closed Non-resident Fee Non-resident Additional $70.00/per year $30.00/per dog Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00am - Dusk* 8:00am - Dusk* 8:00am - Dusk* NOTE No more than 3 dogs per membership. Saturday *Dog park does not have lights. 8:00am - Dusk* 954 545-6600 creekdogpark@coconutcreek.net Coconutcreek.net/dog-park 23
Resident Fee $35.00/per year Sunday 8:00am - Dusk* Resident Additional $15.00/per dog Monday Tuesday 8:00am - Dusk* Closed Non-resident Fee Non-resident Additional $70.00/per year $30.00/per dog Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00am - Dusk* 8:00am - Dusk* 8:00am - Dusk* NOTE No more than 3 dogs per membership. Saturday *Dog park does not have lights. 8:00am - Dusk* 954 545-6600 creekdogpark@coconutcreek.net Coconutcreek.net/dog-park 24
Dog Park Events Member Only Events.. Just some of the perks of becoming a member of the Coconut Creek Dog Park COCONUT CREEK 6 th ANNUAL DOG EXPO The Coconut Creek dog expo has returned at Windmill Park Dog Park The event will feature a variety of vendors that service pets, entertainment, food trucks, for chance drawing prizes and more Dogs must be up to date on their vaccinations and must be on a leash Owners must be with their dogs at all times Admission is free, but only Windmill Park Dog Park members will be allowed in the dog park Saturday, April 6, 2019 from 9:00 AM to Noon Windmill Dog Park, 700 Lyons Road Parking at Windmill Park is limited, additional parking at Coconut Creek Elementary, 500 NW 45 Avenue and the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road To become a vendor, please contact Heather at hhughes@coconutcreek.net or 954-545-6698 For more information on the Dog Expo, visit our website at www.coconutcreek.net/ events for complete details 25
Winston Park Pavilion must be permitted Winston Park 700 Lyons Road Coconut Creek, Florida 33063 About the Park The Winston Park Nature Trail winds through native trees and plants. The trail shows how Coconut Creek looked before development. The 1,005 foot long boardwalk winds through cypress trees and over ground covered with giant ferns, smaller wood ferns and other plant life. PLAYGROUND THEME: SPACE Features pavilion for permitting, basketball courts butterfly garden nature preserve nature trail playground racquetball courts sand volleyball courts tennis courts. 26
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