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New Online Registration Program Columbus Parks and Recreation has a new
online registration program called CivicRec.
Since this is a new program, you will need to
create a new household account. Please go to
https://bit.ly/3zNyjj4. Once you are at the
home screen, press “Login/Create Account” in the left hand side of the screen. If you prefer to
call in, mail-in, or stop-in to register, we still ask for you to first visit https://bit.ly/3zNyjj4 to
create your household account first. This will help streamline the registration process. Please
don’t
hesitate to contact us at 402-562-4234 if you have questions.
Columbus Parks and Recreation (CPR) Office
Phone: 402-562-4234
Hours: 8am—4pm Monday-Friday (Closed Major Holidays)
Address: 2424 14th St, PO Box 1677 Columbus, NE 68601
Webpage: https://www.columbusne.us/571/Parks-Recreation
Facebook: @ColNEParksandRec
Twitter: ColNEParksandR1
Instagram: colneparksandrec
Fall is HERE!! Fall is just around the corner and I cannot wait to see the fall colors, cooler weather and all the fun we
to be had here in Columbus. Last summer was very busy with fitness, tennis, Frankfort Square events
and many tournaments that came to Columbus. Let’s keep the momentum through cooler months and
get excited to be benchmarking our first year of having a Parks and Recreation
Department serving the City of Columbus. Thank you Columbus—and please enjoy this first
Activities Guide!
GET OUT AND HAVE FUN!
Betsy Eckhardt, Parks and Recreation Coordinator
Department Contacts Betsy Eckhardt
Parks and Recreation Coordinator
402-562-4234, 402-942-3652
Doug Moore
Public Properties Director
402-562-4240
Ron Dush
Parks Superintendent
402-562-4217
Tom Ek
Parks Crew Leader
402-562-4219
Brook Tomka
Aquatics Manager
402-562-3222
Kara Martens Aquatics Supervisor/Pawnee Plunge
402-562-3222
Cindy Branting
Community Center Manager
402-563-4444
Doug Dunbar
Golf Pro
402-564-1313
Brent McGrew
Head Golf Professional
402-564-1313
The Parks Board meets on the first Tuesday
of each month. Meetings are held at the
City Hall Chambers beginning at noon.
Public are encouraged to attend with their
concerns and suggestions to enhance the
parks experience.
CPR—Board of Parks Commissioners
Robbin Cutsor Chuck Fleeman Jack Gutierrez
Brad Hansen Sandra Jochens Nick Larson
Gary Puetz Bruce Schmidt John Shadle
Doug Moore-Liaison Ron Dush– Liaison Betsy Eckhardt-Liaison
Brook Tomka-Liaison
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Programs
Adult Kickball League
September 12-October 31st Registration Deadline: September 1st
This league will be held at Centennial Park on Sunday afternoons starting at 2pm. League is dependent on registrations. Min number of participants is 10 with a max of 12. Rules can be found by visiting https://www.columbusne.us/571/Parks-Recreation. Each team will have 2 participants each week umpire the game be-fore theirs.
Cost: $275/Team
Halloween Lights Contest Entries due by October 16th Facebook Judging October 19-31st Show off your Halloween decorating skills an compete to win $50 Columbus Bucks. Must be within city limits. Registration forms are due by October 16.
Halloween Pumpkin Carving/Painting Contest
Frankfort Square October 16th @ 2pm Bring your Pumpkin (painted or carved) to Frankfort Square on October 16th to be judged in our first ever Halloween Pumpkin Contest. Categories will be:
Scariest Pumpkin
Silliest Pumpkin
Most Creative
Best Overall Painted Pumpkin
Best Overall Carved Pumpkin
Judges will be local of the Columbus area. . Winners will get $10 Columbus Bucks and a Medal!
To register for all programs visit: https://bit.ly/3zNyjj4
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Snow Sculpture Contest Entries submitted between first snow and the end of March. The Columbus Parks and Recreation is looking for the best snow - people, snow - pets or snow sculptures in all of Columbus! To enter take a photo of your snow-creation and email it [email protected]. Include the name of participants, address, and phone number. Prizes given for:
Biggest Sculpture
Most Creative Sculpture
Winners announced the first week of April. Questions? Call us at 402-562-4234!
Phone Calls from Santa!!
December 14th and 16th from 6-7:30pm Limited to the first 20 registrants for each day.
City of Columbus Parks and Recreation will have Santa call YOU! Make sure you have your Santa Claus list ready because Santa will call between 6pm and 7:30pm. Register at the link before or download our registration at: https://www.columbusne.us/571/Parks-Recreation
To register for all programs visit: https://bit.ly/3zNyjj4
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Candy Cane Hide and Seek
December 11th: Glur Park 2pm Start: FREE December 18th: Centennial Park 2pm Start: FREE
Did you hear? Santa is sending some of his happy elves to Glur Park on December 11th and
Centennial Park on December 18th to leave candy canes around for all the good little boys and girls! Parents remember the magic of Christmas - so no early peeking! Be sure to come at 2pm as the hunt starts at that time. Please bring your own bag to
put your candy canes in. Candy canes are limited!
Programs
Holiday Light Contest Photo Entries due by December 10th Video Entries due by December 11th Facebook Judging December 14-21st
Show off your holiday spirit with a light decorating contest! Contestants will be competing for $50 Columbus bucks. Contestants must be within city limits. Register online or download a form off our website and drop it in our drop box at City Hall. All registration entries due by December 10th.
Did you know? Pawnee Park is located in southwest Columbus, just south of the viaduct on either side of highway 81 and 30. Pawnee Park is known as “The Picnic Capital of Nebraska,” and first opened in 1925. Pawnee Park encompasses almost 153 acres adjoining the Loup River and Van Berg golf course. Pawnee Park is home to the American Legion and Columbus High School Baseball. It is also home to Columbus High School and Scotus Central Catholic football, track and tennis!
One of the newer additions to Pawnee Park is the Pawnee
To register for all programs visit: https://bit.ly/3zNyjj4
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PAWNEE PARK
Aquatics
Hours:
Adults 16 and Older
8am-4pm, Monday-Friday
Children 5 years and younger with an adult.
1pm-4pm Monday-Friday
Open Swim Hours
August-October
4:30pm-8pm Monday-Friday
November-February
6pm-8pm Monday-Friday
March-May
4:30pm-8pm Monday-Friday
June-August
4:30pm-8pm Monday-Friday
ALL YEAR
1pm-6pm Saturday & Sunday
Fitness Programs
Aerobics, Boga FitMat, Walking Hours and times are subject to change due to unforeseen issues.
Exact dates and times for seasons and/or pro-grams will be posted on webpage: https://www.columbusne.us/571/Parks-Recreation
Swim Lessons (Must Register Online)
Fall Session August-October: 4:30pm-8:00pm
Winter Sessions November-February: 6pm-8pm
Spring Sessions March-May 4:30pm-8:00pm
Specific Dates and Times will be posted online at https://www.columbusne.us/571/Parks-Recreation and our Facebook Page.
Dolphin Tales: Parent and Child Swim Lessons
Jump Start: Pre-school Swim Lessons
Learn to Swim Levels 1-6
Special Event
Flick and Float $5/Family
October 30th Time: TBD Movie: Hotel Transylvania
December 18th: Time: TBD Movie: The Grinch
February 12th: Time: TBD Movie: ZooTopia
To register for all programs visit: https://bit.ly/3zNyjj4
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Aquatics
Daily Admissions
Infants (3 and under) Free with paying adult
Individual $4.00
Monthly Pass
Infants (3 and under) Free with paying adult
Individual $25.00
Annual Memberships
Infants (3 and under) Free with paying adult
Individual $110.00
Group (Max of 6) $210.00
Combo Memberships
Infants (3 and under) Free with paying adult
Individual $150.00
Group (Max of 6) $400.00
Swimming Lessons
Group $60.00
Private $150.00
Locker Rental-Annual
One locker $50
Program Admittance Cards
50 passes $75.00
25 Passes $50.00
10 Passes $25.00
5 passes $15.00
1 pass $5.00
Party Rental
Party Room $60.00
Swimmers $4.00 Each
AC Member Free with Card (Free Toy Rental with Party Booking)
Private Rental
Hourly Rental $100.00 (Before and After Regular Hours)
To register for all programs visit: https://bit.ly/3zNyjj4
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Community Center
Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s
Line Dancing: 10am
Tuesday & Thursday’s
FROG Exercise (Fitness Reaching Older Generations)
Every Wednesday: Homemade Pie
Every Friday: Breakfast Pastries
The 2nd Thursday of every month: Celebration Dinner (for Birthdays and Anniversaries)
The 4th Thursday of every month: BINGO
The 3rd Tuesday of every month: Care Giver Support Group 1:00
The 4th Monday of every month: Alzheimer’s Support Group 1:30
The 3rd Thursday of every month: Blood Pressure Clinic
The last Wednesday of every month: New Movies (popcorn and soda)
Everyday: Lunch (meets 1/3 RDA) Suggested Contribution for 60+ is $3.50, Over 60 years old is $7.50
Everyday: Billiards are available
Everyday: Puzzles are available
Everyday: Computer Lab is avail-able for seniors to use (2 comput-ers)
We have 4 different Quilting/Sewing Groups that meet 6 times/month
To register for all programs visit: https://bit.ly/3zNyjj4
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