2 0 1 6 W I N T E R / S P R I N G B R O C H U R E

W W W. N O R M A N F U N . C O M

ENHANCING LIVES THROUGH ART, EXPERIENCES & EXHIBITS

FIREHOUSE ART CENTER

BASEBALL SOFTBALL

LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW WITH THIS YEARS YOUTH LEAGUES ON THE DIAMOND

PHOTO COURTESY OF : Kyle Phillips/Transcript

Contents

Brochure

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

Location: 201-C W. Gray St. | Phone: 405-366-5472Fax: 405-366-5470

Jud Foster, Director of Parks and RecreationJEFF HILL, Recreation Superintendent

Matthew hendren, Parks SuperintendentJames Briggs, Park PlannerMitch Miles, Park Planner

BJ BREWER, Sports CoordinatorSuzanne Terry, Program CoordinatorSherrel Sheriff, Administrative Tech

Dance classes

Parks spotlight Firehouse Art Center

Fitness programs

Martial arts

Recreation spotlightBaseball/Softball

Facility guide & schedule

Park information and legend

Park Rentals

www.normANFUN.COM

12th avenue recreation CenterLocation: 1701 12th NE Ave. | Phone: 405-292-7275

Steve yohn, Recreation Supervisor

Irving recreation CenterLocation: 125 Vicksburg | Phone: 405-292-9774

Harold lee, Recreation Supervisor

Whittier recreation centerLocation: 2000 W. Brooks | Phone: 405-292-9703

Jason Olsen, Recreation Supervisor

Senior citizens CenterLocation: 329 S. Peters | Phone: 405-329-4200

Sandi lassiter, Recreation Supervisor

Little Axe community centerLocation: 1000 168th Ave. NE | Phone: 405-292-9770

Pam sharp, Recreation Supervisor

Westwood golf courseLocation: 2400 Westport Dr. | Phone: 405-292-9700

RICK PARISH, Head Golf Pro

Westwood tennis centerLocation: 2400 Westport Dr. | Phone: 405-366-8859

David minihan, Tennis Pro

FACILITIES

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Winter/SPRING

2016

WWW.NORMANFUN.COMBUY TICKETS ONLINE AT

DANCEClogging class mfburoeson@cox.net | 650-5964

Whitter Recreation CenterTuesday & Thursday Classes $48 / 8 ClassesIntermediate (13 & up) 6:30pmAdvanced 6:30pm

Tippi toes dance tracy@tippitoesdance.com | 361-3620Whittier Recreation Center

Wednesday Classes Ballet, Jazz & Tap (Ages 3-6) 5:00pmHip Hop & Dance (Ages 5-10) 5:30pm

Irving Recreation CenterThursday Classes Hip, Hop & Jazz (Ages 7-10) 4:45pmBallet, Jazz & Tap (Ages 3-6) 5:30pm

Flamenco flamencodance1@yahoo.com | 326-2848Irving Recreation Center

Kinder (Ages 4-6) 5:00pmBeginner (Ages 9 & up) 6:00pmIntermediate/Choreography 7:00pmAdvanced 8:00pm

Clogging

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If you blink you might just miss it. It is tucked in between Boyd and Main Street where the trees turn colors in the fall, shed them in the winter and bloom in the spring. Close to where kids play soccer, kickball and baseball. It may sit in a quiet part of the sur-rounding neighborhood in Lions Park, but ever since the firehouse turned art center was established in 1971, the Norman Firehouse Art Center has created a buzz in Norman, OK. “Create, innovate and play,”

said Douglas Shaw Elder, Executive Director of the Norman Firehouse Art Center. “That is our catch-phrase.”

Since 1971, the Norman Firehouse Art Center has served Norman and the surrounding communities with award winning visual arts educa-tion for all ages and gallery exhibits of the highest quality. The faculty and staff teach ceramics, sculpting,

painting and drawing, jewelry design, stone carving, fused glass and more, in fully equipped class-rooms.“Every year we have 800 adults and 500 kids that take our classes,” said Elder. The art center has classes for every age and every type of artist whether you are a beginner or an expert. This spring they also have events outside of the art center. Coming up on January 30 is the 2016 Chocolate Festival held at the Marriott Conference Center and Hotel at the NCED. The festival features thousands of sweets from 20 different vendors including Amy Cakes, La Baguette Bakery and Cafe, and the Candy Basket. People who purchased a ticket will be allowed to sample a variety of treats from 10:30am to 2pm. Along with the Chocolate Festival, the art center also reaches out to the community by con-necting with our elementary schools.

“Since 2007, we have worked with over 17,000 children within the schools,” said Elder. “We have been full-time at Jackson for four years and now we have moved to Lincoln.” The art center’s goal is to provide children with a quality art education by helping them build both basic and advanced think-ing skills, and promote diverse methods of thinking and learning. By connecting with the community outside of the art cen-ter’s walls, the Norman Firehouse Art Center hopes to bring the community together and enrich the lives of Norman with apprecia-tion of the arts. “We cannot provide our community with anything with-out the support and the positive influence from not only the city of Norman, but also from the parks and recreation department,” said Elder. “We appreciate everything you do.” For more information on the Norman Firehouse Art Center, their classes and events visit them at 444 South Flood Ave., nor-manfirehouse.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/NormanFirehou-seArtCenter, on Twitter at @normanfirehouse or on Instagram at @normanfirehouse.  

The Norman Firehouse Art Center enriches our community by offering the highest quality visual arts education, experiences and exhibits.

FIREHOUSE ART CENTERBy: Natalie Davis, Norman Parks & Recreation

Directly inside the Norman Fire-house Art Center is their gift shop gallery where there are pieces for sale from over twenty Oklahoma

artists as well as students.

Even though the building is now the Norman Fire

House Art Center, it used to be a firehouse. Parts of the

firehouse such as the garage doors are still seen behind

surrounding pieces.

PARKSSPOTLIGHT

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For more information on Westwood golf please turn to page 11

For more information on Westwood tennis please turn to page 11

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Jazzercise jazzerciseofnorman@yahoo.com | 821-0220 12th Avenue Recreation Center

Monday - Thursday 5:45pmMon, Wed, Fri & Sat 9:00amThursday 9:00amSunday 12:00pmFriday 5:30pm

TAE KWON DO emrugh@cox.net | 329-6846 $35 | 8 Weeks

Norman High School South GymMonday & Wednesday Beginner Youth Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5-12) 6:15pmAdvanced Youth Tae Kwon Do (Ages 5-12) 7:00pmAdult Tae Kwon Do (13 & up) 7:45pmTuesday Mixed Adult & Youth Classes (All Levels) 6:30pmThursdayMixed Adult & Youth Classes (Advanced) 6:30pm

Wells-Fitness wells-fitness.com | 308-3523 12th Avenue Recreation Center

Boot CampMon, Wed & Fri 6:00amMon, Tues & Thu 6:15pmTurbo KickSunday 5:00pm

Whittier Recreation CenterBody SculptingTuesday & Thursday 4:15pm

Buijinkan budo taijutsu $40 | 8 Weeks12th Avenue Recreation Center

Tuesday (13 & up) 9:00pmFriday (13 & up) 8:00pm

American karate pennelh@hotmail.com | 819-7509 $60 | 10 Weeks

12th Avenue Recreation CenterTuesday Beginner: White-Green Belt (Ages 5-12) 5:00pmIndermidate: Green-Red Belts (Ages 5-12) 6:00pmAdult 7:15pmFridays Adult Karate (Ages 13 & up) 6:00pm

Aikido 626-3366 $40 | Month

12th Avenue Recreation Center Wednesday 6:00pm

Zumba 12th Avenue Recreation Center | 514-2022 Saturday 10:30amSunday 6:30pm

Irving Recreation Center | 514-2022Monday 7:00pm

Judo 626-3366$30 | Month

12th Avenue Recreation CenterTuesdays 7:30amSaturdays 10:00am

Martial

Fitness

American Karate

Baby Boot Camp

Kung FU $30 | Month 12th Avenue Recreation Center

Thursday 7:00pmSaturday 3:00pm

BABY BOOT CAMP sarah.smith@babybootcamp.com | 795-0588Andrews Park

Stroller-Based Fitness for Mom & BabyMonday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00amThursday 5:45pm

Lions Park5k Training Program (No Baby Required) 8 Week Class Beginning March 6th

Taijunquan Supreme ultimate boxing 627-7258 $20 | Month

12th Avenue Recreation CenterThursday 7:00pmSaturday 7:00pm

Classes

Andrews Park

Arts

OH Baby! Fitness www.ohbabyfitness.com | 496-660612th Avenue Recreation Center

Prenatal Toning, Fitness & Yoga ComboMom & Baby Yoga

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During the 2015 Summer Season there were numerous conversations with coaches and parents regarding their experience over the years with the City of Norman Youth Baseball and Softball. There were many compliments directed at the recreational aspect of the league while concerns were being directed towards the absence of a competitive level option and the residency restriction. Following the conclusion of the 2015 Spring/Summer season, two advisory boards were created to evaluate and discuss ways to enhance the current structure of the City of Norman Youth Baseball and Softball Program. After meetings, various discussions, and research, it became clear that the City of Norman Youth Baseball and Softball Program is ready to expand its level of skill development and quality competition. On Thursday, November 5, 2015 the City of Norman Board of Parks Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with the proposed changes: · Implement rules that more closely resemble that of regulation baseball and fast-pitch softball.· Remove the residency restriction to allow teams outside of Norman to participate.· Add more regular season games to the machine pitch and kid pitch divisions.· Offer to two leagues for all kid pitch divisions: Recreational and Competitive. · Add a 14U division for baseball and possibly fast-pitch softball. · Begin the season in early/mid-April. · Hire certified umpires to officiate all kid pitch games. While the proposed changes have been met with support, coaches and parents who have voiced their support understand that improving the overall quality of the program will involve an increase in costs. For all leagues, the registration fees include umpire fees and game balls. Though there is a substantial increase in the Machine Pitch and Kid Pitch division, the City of Norman will continue to relieve coaches and parents from having to come up with additional funds to cover umpire fees and/or game balls. Financial Assistance for those who are on School Free Meal Plans and sibling discounts are available to those who qualify. There is much excitement about the upcoming season! To learn more about the 2016 Spring Season, go to www.youthsportsofnorman.com, click on the “Youth Baseball and Softball Link.” For additional questions, contact BJ Brewer at bj.brewer@normanok.gov or 405-366-5476.

NORMAN YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALLCHANGES ON THE HORIZON FOR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL IN NORMAN

By: BJ Brewer, Sports Coordinator

RECREATIONSPOTLIGHT

W W W . Y O U T H S P O R T S O F N O R M A N . C O M

3 6 6 - 5 4 7 6DEADLINE TO REGISTER MARCH 4TH

12th avenue Recreation Center Location: 1701 12th Ave. NEPhone: 405-292-7275

JAZZERCISEMonday-Thursday 5:45pmSaturday 9:00amThursday 9:00amSunday 12:00pmFriday 5:30pm

Boot Camp$125/ 18 ClassesMon, Wed & Fri 6:00amTues & Thur 6:15am

Turbo camp $35/10 WeeksSunday 5:00pm

Zumba $35/10 WeeksSaturday 10:30amSunday 6:00pm

AkidoTuesday & Thursdays 6:00pm

Kung fu $30/MonthThursday 7:00pmSaturday 3:00pm

Judo $20/MonthTuesday 7:30amSaturdays 10:00am

Taijunquan Supreme ultimate boxing Thursday 7:00pmSaturday 7:00pm

Dog Training $125/6 weeksSaturdays, 11am 405-310-9849

Oh baby! Fitness www.ohbabyfitness.comPrenatal Toning, Fitness & Yoga ComboMom & Baby Yoga

Other programsAfter School Program $150/Month Eisenhower Elementary Karate $60 for 10 weeksAdult League Basketball $55 per Player

Open LeagueChurch League

WhittierRecreation CenterLocation: 2000 W. Brooks Phone: 405-292-9703

JUNIOR JAMMER Volleyball Spring League (Grades 2-8) $65/season

Clogging classTuesday & Thursday $48/8-ClassesIntermediate (13 & up) 6:30pmAdvanced 7:30pm

Tippy Toes Dance ClassWednesday $50/MonthBallet, Jazz & Tap (Ages 3-6) 5:00pmHip Hop & Jazz (Ages 5-10) 5:45pm

Body Sculpting classTuesday & Thursday Classes 4:30pm

TOT BASKETBALL CLASSESThursday Classes 5:30pm

Other programsAfter School Program $150/MonthJackson, Truman & Truman PrimaryJunior Jammer Basketball Fall & Winter (Ages 5-13)Summer Sports Camps June & July

Irving Recreation CenterLocation: 125 Vicksburg Phone: 405-292-9774 Tippi toes dance classThursday $50/MonthHip Hop & Jazz (Ages 7-10) 4:45pmTippi Toes Combo (Ages 3-6) 5:30pmFlamencoFridays $8/ClassKinder (5 & up) 5:00pmBeginner (9 &up) 6:00pmInter/Choreography 7:00pmAdvanced 8:00pmZumba $4/Per Class Monday Classes 7:00pmKids in the Kitchen $8/Per Class4th Wednesday of Each Month (Ages 5-11)Make & take $8/Per Class4th Thursdays of Each Month (Ages 5-11)Paint & Play $8/Per Class4th Tuesday of Each Month (Ages 5-11)#Teennightout $10/Participant1st Fri. of each month (6-8th grade) 6:00pmSIDEKICK Sports $20/MonthWednesday’s Soccer (Ages 3-5) FebruaryLil’ Bit Sports (Ages 3-5) March

Book Buddies Reading Club2nd & 4th Friday of Each Month 6:00pm

Other programsAfter School Program $150/Month Kennedy, Lincoln, Reagan & Washington CIT Program (Counselors in Training)Irving Middle School StudentsTutoring Program FreeWednesdays 6-7pm 1st-8th GradesChildren’s Book DriveDonate Gently Used Books March 1-31st

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NORMAN Senior CENTERLocation: 329 S. Peters Phone: 405-329-4200

MondaysDominoes 8:00amCeramics 9:00amCardio/Zumba 9:00amCanasta 12:00pmDuplicate Bridge 12:15pm

TuesdaysDominoes 8:00amWestern Line Dance 10:00amSit and Be-Fit 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmBridge 12:15pm

WednesdaysDominoes 8:00amCardio Plus 9:00amCanasta 12:00pmBridge 12:15pm

ThursdaysDominoes 8:00amSit and Be-Fit 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmBridge 12:15pm

FridayDominoes 8:00amCardio 9:00amCreative Writing Class 10:00amCanasta 12:00pmDuplicate Bridge 12:15pm

Little AxeCommunityCenterLocation: 1000 168th Ave. NE Phone: 405-292-9770The Little Axe Community Center provides outreach and referral services to the com-munity. The center operates a food closet

and assists with crisis intervention.

Pioneer library Programswww.justsoyouknow.us

AgenciesAbsentee Shawnee Tribe 275-4030 Veterans Service 456-5184Crossroads Head Start 292-6440Cleveland County Health Department 321-4048Native American Commodity 1-800-256-3398

ActivitiesAll persons age 55 and over can par-

ticipate in activities. User fees $30 per year or .50 cents per day

Congregate meal siteMust be over 60 years of age call

366-1472 for more info or to make Reservations for lunch. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance.

Tax aideFeb-April by appointment.

WestwoodPark Location: 2400 Westport DrGolf Course: 405-292-9700Tennis Center: 405-366-8859Pool: 405-329-5422

Westwood Golf course

www.westwoodparkgolf.com

Green feesRegular Fee $25.00+taxAfter 2pm $20.25+taxAfter 4pm $15.75+taxSenior Fees $15.25+taxJunior Fees $7.50+taxOU Student $17.00+taxMilitary $22.50+taxMembershipRegular $1,250+taxSenior $960.75+taxJunior $385+taxAdditional Activities18 Hole Cart (2 Riders) $28.0018 Hole Cart (1 Riders) $14.009 Hole Cart $15We.00Driving Range $3.25/token Golf Lessons - By Appointment

Westwood Tennis centerwww.westwoodtennis.com

SPRING JUNIOR CLASSESFriday Ages 3-4 3:15-4:00pmSession 1: March 25-15Session 2: April 22-May 13

Monday & WednesdayAges 5- 10 4:00-5:00pmAges 11-8th Grade 5:15-6:30pmSession 1: Feb 29-March 23 (6 Day Session)Session 2: March 28 - April 20Session 3: April 25 - May 18Grades 9th-12thMonday - Thursday 4:30-6:00pm

Ball machine & private lessons available seven days a week. Call to set up a time!

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Westwood Water park

Opens May 28th

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PARK Information

LEGEND

A Picnic

B Playground Equipment

C Tennis

D Backstops

E 18 Hole Municipal Golf Course

F Municipal Swimming Pool

G Splash Pad (Memorial day - Labor Day)

H Lake/Fishing (State license required)

I Shelter/Building

J Lighted Ball Fields/Rental

K Gazebo

L Jogging/Walking Course

M Basketball Court

N Soccer Goals

O Lighted Tennis Courts

P Disc Golf Course

Q Restrooms (April - October)

R Handicapped Accessible/Some Facilities

S Skate Park

T Dog Park

U AMPHITHEATER

Veterans MemorialReaves Park

Monroe Park

Andrews Park

Kids space

PARK SITE ADDRESS ACRES FACILITIES12th Avenue Recreation Center 1701 12th Ave. NE C I M RAndrews Park 201 W. Daws 17.2 A B D G I K L M Q R S UAdkins Crossings 2136 24th Ave SW 6.7 A B N RBerkeley 3750 Astor Dr. 3.1 A B D L M N RBrookhaven 1801 N. Brookhaven Blvd. 3.0 A B D K L M N RCanadian Trails 3600 Canadian Trails Dr. 2.5 A B I L RCascade Park 3499 Astor Dr. 4.5 A B D RCastle Rock 4136 Castlerock Rd. 10.0 A B D L M N RCentennial 411 W. Symmes St. .28 A B RCherry Creek 530 W. Stonewall Dr. 6.2 A B M N RChisholm Cattle Trail 2515 Wyandotte Way 5.6 A B RColonial Commons 1909 Beaumont Dr. 5.1 A B D M N RColonial Estates 1641 E. Lindsay 5.1 A B G I L P RCreighton Park 2001 Creighton Park 2.0 A B RCrestland 501 Crestland Dr. 7.1 A B I L RDeerfield 2501 Queenston Ave. 2.4 A B L M RDoubletree Park 2009 Timbercrest Ct. 1.5 A B M REagle Cliff 3901 Eagle Cliff Dr. 8.0 A B D L M N REarl Sneed 1381 Classen Blvd. 1.0 KEastridge 1700 N. Clearwater Dr. 6.0 A B D L M N REastwood 1001 S. Ponca 6.9 A B RFaculty Heights 1014 E. Lindsey 1.1 A B RFalls - Lakeview 3280 108th Ave. NE 2.5 A B D L M Q RFrances Cate 333 N. Carter 14.5 A B D I M N RGeorge Sutton Wilderness 1920 12th Ave. NE 160 H K L RGriffin Community Park 1001 E. Robinson 160 A B H I L P Q R THigh Meadows 1525 High Meadow Dr. 3.3 L N RIrving Recreation Center 125 Vicksburg A I M RJune Benson 209 E. Alameda .75 A B K RKevin Gottshall Memorial 5399 Cypress Lake Dr. 3.0 A B D M N RKiwanis 635 Sherwood Dr. 3.5 A B L M RLegacy Park 1898 Legacy Park Dr. 8.0 A L Q R ULegacy Trail 200 S. Jones Ave. 15.0 L RLions 450 S. Flood 5.1 A B D I J K L O Q RLions Memorial 514 Parkside Dr. 10.0 A B D L M N RLittle Axe Community Center 1000 168th Ave NE 10.0 A B I M P R JMcGeorge 631 E. Eufaula 1.5 A B M RMonroe Park 1601 S. McGee Dr. 4.1 A B D I L N RNormandy 209 Westside Dr. 2.6 A B D C M RNortheast Lions 1800 Northcliff Ave. 40.0 A B H I P Q ROakhurst 1900 Oakhurst Ave. 2.2 A B M ROaktree South 2881 Oak Tree Ave. 4.1 A B L P RPebblebrook 2500 Overbrook Dr. 2.9 A B L RPrairie Creek 2025 Pendleton Dr. 3.5 A B D M RReaves Park 2501 Jenkins Ave. 79.9 A B D I L M Q RRock Creek Park 3175 W. Rock Creek Rd. 4.5 L HRotary 1501 W. Boyd 5.7 A B D I J M O Q RRoyal Oaks 430 Coalbrook Dr. 5.2 A B D I L M N RRussell Bates 800 24th Ave. NW 5.5 A L N DRuth Updegraff 505 N. Peters .5 KSaxon Park 2700 36th Ave. SE 67.0 L Sequoyah Trail 410 Sequoyah Trail 1.9 A B K M RSonoma 1432 Glen Ellen Cr. 2.0 A B D M RSpringbrook 816 Branchwood Dr. 2.3 A B RSummit Lakes 3000 Summit Crossings Pkwy. 2.7 A B I M RSunrise 324 Skyline Dr. 2.4 A B D M RSutton Place 301 Sandpiper Ln. 2.5 A B RTulls 100 W. Vida Way 2.2 A B D I RVineyard 3111 Woodcrest Creek Dr. 3.3 A B L M RWalnut Ridge 3319 Walnut Rd. 1.0 BWestwood 2400 Westport Dr. 137 A B E F I O Q RWhittier Recreation Center 2000 W. Brooks C I M RWilliam Morgan 1701 Schooner Dr. 2.5 A B H I M L RWoodcreek 1509 Schooner Dr. 10.0 A B D L N RWoodslawn 1317 Regent St. 4.9 A B D I N R

PARK rentalsANDREWS PARK

BUILDING:// $45 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

AMPHITHEATER:// $30 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

SHELTER:// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)

GAZEBO:// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)

COLONIAL ESTATES

ATHLETIC Fields ANDREWS PARK

ATHLETIC FIELDS

Lighted:ROTARY, Little Axe & Lions Park// $20 per hr (2hr minimum)Unlighted:// $15 per hr (2hr minimum)

Recreation Centers

12th avenueIrvingWhittier:// $60 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit required

PARK SHELTERS

Frances Cate parkNE lions parkRuth updegraffLions parkReaves parkWestwood parkLittle Axe // $20 per hr (2hr minimum)Lions gazebo// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)

COLONIAL ESTATES SPLASH PAD

Shelter:// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)

ROTARY PARK

BUILDING:// $35 per hr (2hr minimum)// $100 deposit requiredSHELTER:// $25 per hr (2hr minimum)

Rotary park shelter

Andrews Park Shelter

Reaves park shelter

Lions park shelter

COLONIAL ESTATES

PARTING SHOTS

LEGACY PARK OPENING SEP 17th

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6THEMBASSY SUITES - NORMAN

WWW.NORMANFUN.COMBUY TICKETS ONLINE AT

YELLOW ROSE DANCE2:30-4:00pm

PURPLE ROSE DANCE5:00-6:30pm

RED ROSE DANCE7:30 - 9:00pm