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OCTOBER
1 Early Learners at the SOAC (8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th)
2 Adult Painting Night at the Train Depot
3 Family Campfire at Sharp Springs Park
3 USSSA Softball Tournament at Cedar Stone
7 Wild Wednesdays at Sharp Springs (14th, 21st, & 28th)
13 Athletic Committee Meeting at the Park’s Office
16 Kid’s Painting Night at the SOAC
17 USSSA Softball Tournament (18th) at Cedar Stone
18 MTDGA Anniversary Tournament at Sharp Springs
18 Kayak Float at Volunteer Park
20 Park Advisory Board Meeting at the SOAC
23 Sharp Scream Haunted Trail Hayride at Sharp Springs
24 Sharp Scream Haunted Trail Hayride at Sharp Springs
NOVEMBER
9 Athletic Committee Meeting at the Park’s Office
17 Park Advisory Board Meeting at the SOAC
23 Virtual Christmas Lighting Ceremony
TIMEOUT
Smyrna Parks and Recreation Newsletter October 2020
We celebrated the grand opening of Zama Park on September
16th! This park represents the economic, educational, and
cultural relationship with Zama, Japan, that began over 30 years
ago with Smyrna's selection as home to Nissan Group of North
America's first manufacturing facility. A special thank you to
Consul-General of Japan in Nashville Kayoko Fukushima for
taking the time to join us and offer comments. We invite you to
take a moment to enjoy our video of the celebration. Zama Park
opening ceremony on Facebook, Town of Smyrna, TN
*All participants (Adult / Child) must be registered and a signed SOAC Waiver required to participate in SOAC programs*
October 1
st Early Learners Apples are Amazing!
Join us this week for all things apple! Apple art and math, apple tasting and an apple science experiment. Learn about the life cycle of an apple and take home your own apple seed to watch sprout. Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center, 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E. Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Cost: $2 Ages: 2-6 Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact [email protected] for more information October 2
nd Adult Painting Night!
What says “Halloween” more than black cats and pumpkins? Join us at the Train Depot where we will be painting these
two holiday icons for you to take home and display in your house all spooky month long!
All supplies will be provided.
Location: Smyrna Train Depot 98 Front Street Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Cost: $10 Ages: 14+ Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact [email protected] for more information. October 3
rd Public Program Family Campfire
Join the SOAC staff around the campfire for music and yummy s’mores! Location: Sharp Springs Natural Area, 1000 Espey Drive. Fire pit located behind the Green Building Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Cost: $2 per person All Ages - Under the age of 18 MUST BE accompanied by an adult. Food is pre-packaged for registrants. Registrants are welcome to bring personal food and drink. Event is canceled if inclement weather. Follow the Public Program signs. Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass. Contact [email protected] for more information. October 7
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th Public Program Wild Wednesday!
Join SOAC staff each week to discover something WILD about the natural world. You may meet a SOAC animal or enjoy a nature-based activity each Wednesday! Weekly topics are posted online: Look for more information on the SOAC Facebook page.
Location: Sharp Springs Park / Jefferson Pike Entrance: 311 Jefferson Pike
Meet at the Patti King O’Connor Pavilion (Shelter E) – Espeyland Outdoor Classroom Time: 4:30PM – 5:30PM Cost: $1 All Ages Welcome! Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass. Contact [email protected] for more information. October 8
th Early Learners Nocturnal Creatures
Join us at the SOAC for a lesson and themed activities teaching your little ones all about why some animals prefer to come out at night. Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E. Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Cost: $2 Ages: 2-6
October 15
th Early Learners Who do Scarecrows Scare?
This week we invite you to come learn about scarecrows, what we use them for, and just who they are really trying to scare. Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E. Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Cost: $2 Ages: 2-6 Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact [email protected] for more information October 16
th Kids Painting Night!
Kids, bring your parent and join us at the SOAC for a spooky night of painting.
We will be painting a Halloween pumpkin! Please bring something sturdy to take
your pumpkin home in to finish drying! All supplies will be provided.
Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E. Time: 6:00PM - 8:00PM Cost: $10 Ages: 5-15 Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact [email protected] for more information. October 18
th Public Program Kayak Float
Join SOAC staff on the water as we launch from Volunteer Park. Boats, PFD’s, and paddles provided; sunscreen and bug spray recommended; bring a bottle of water and clothes that can get wet. Ages 12 and up only, please. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Event is canceled if there is inclement weather. Location: Volunteer Park 850 8th Ave Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM Cost: $5 per person Ages 12 and up only. Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact [email protected] for more information. October 22
nd Early Learners How to Catch a Monster!
Monsters are everywhere, so make sure you are prepared to catch and battle any monsters that come your way! Learn about some basic engineering, and take home your very own monster trap! Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E. Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Cost: $2 Ages: 2-6 Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact [email protected] for more information.
October 29
th Early Learners Halloween Spook-tacular!
Dress up in your best costume, and join us at the SOAC for some great Halloween themed fun! Location: Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center 100 Sam Ridley Pkwy E. Time: 1:00PM – 2:00PM Cost: $2 Ages: 2-6 Registration REQUIRED through Community Pass Contact [email protected] for more information.
*All participants (Adult / Child) must be registered and a
signed SOAC Waiver required to participate in SOAC programs*
