City of Delaware Parks & Recreation Department

City of Delaware Parks & Recreation Department 

Fall 2011 

Activity Guide 

City of 

Delaware

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Letter from the Director 

Dear Residents: 

This has been a very busy, productive and exciting year for the City 

of Delaware Parks & Recreation Department: 

City Council just approved a “collaboration” between the City and the 

Central Ohio YMCA for the YMCA to provide programming and 

oversight at Mingo Park Recreation complex. Under this 

arrangement all current programs run by the City, such as Youth 

Baseball and Softball, Adult Softball and Jack Florance Pool 

operations will be operated by YMCA staff, resulting in improved 

efficiencies, the elimination of duplicated programming and 

streamlined operating costs to the City. The City will continue to 

maintain all parks and facilities maintenance and facility rentals. 

In addition: 

· Work continues on Glen Ross Park, our 22nd park and newest 

neighborhood park, opening in September. 

· Extensive renovations to Mingo Park and Smith Park, funded by 

passage of the 2008 Recreation Levy, are taking place this fall. 

· The YMCA is preparing to open the Community Center/YMCA on 

Houk Road in November. 

As always, please let us know your thoughts, so we can 

continue to bring you the best services for the best value. 

Sincerely, 

Allen Rothermel 

Interim Parks and Recreation Director 

Age Reference Guide 

Age Reference Guide 

Programs with * are eligible for youth scholarship program. 

See page 14 for details. 

5-6 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 

Calls from the North Pole . . . . . 4 

Daddy/Daughter Dance. . . . . . . 4 

Dance and Baton. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Halloween Party . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Pre-School Open Gym . . . . . . . . 6 

Pumpkin Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Skyhawk Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Exclusively for The Younger 

Toddler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Just for Preschoolers. . . . . . . . . 6 

Hoop Stars Basketball . . . . . . . . 5 

7-9 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 

Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Calls from the North Pole . . . . . 4 




Pitching Clinic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Pumpkin Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Skyhawks Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 

Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

Hoop Stars Basketball . . . . . . . . 5 

10-13 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 

Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 





Pumpkin Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 

14-17 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 





Pumpkin Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

18+ years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 

Adult Dance Lessons . . . . . . . . . 7 


Pumpkin Run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 

Taoist Tai Chi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 

Volleyball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 

Online Registration 

Individuals and families can now handle transactions for certain programs of the City of 

Delaware Parks & Recreation Department through our website at www.delawareohio.net 

with credit card payments. 

On-line registration is easy to use: 

• For first time registrants only: Complete a Household Registration form. You can find one on the Parks and Recreation Department webpage at 

www.delawareohio.net 

• Return the completed form to the Parks and Recreation office, 500 East Lincoln Avenue, fax to 740-203-1499, or email to recreation@delawareohio.net 

• You will receive a temporary log-in ID and password. This will be given to you at the time you turn in your Household Registration or sent to your email address. 

• Go to the Parks and Recreation Department section of www.delawareohio.net and click on the On-line Registration link, http://recreation.delawareohio.net. 

Note: If you have already completed a Household registration form, please contact the Parks & Recreation office at 740-203-1450 to find out your 

temporary log-in ID and password. 

When registering online… 

Every activity listed in the guide now has an activity number associated with it. Activities can be searched online at http://recreation.delawareohio.net by the activity 

name or their activity number. Examples of activity numbers are listed below: 

• Activity: 304201-01 (304201 is the activity number; 01 is the section number) 

All Parks & 

Recreation rules are 

subject to change.

Parks & Recreation 

Advisory Board 

The public is encouraged to attend the 

Parks & Recreation Advisory Board 

meetings on the third Tuesday of each 

month in the Moses Byxbe Conference 

oom at Mingo Park, beginning at 7:00 p.m. 

he Board consists of the following persons: 

Kathy Shelton, At Large 

Don Shannon, Chairperson, 1st Ward 

Dave Berwanger, 2nd Ward 

Linda Mathews, 3rd Ward 

Leekay Bennett, 4th Ward 

Shea Alltmont, At Large 

Vacant, At Large 

Blake Lehman, Student 

Aaron Cook, Delaware City Schools 

Christopher Fink, Ohio Wesleyan University 

Gary Milner, City Council Rep. 

Delaware Shade 

Tree Commission 

The public is encouraged to attend The 

Shade Tree Commission meetings held the 

fourth Tuesday of each month in City Hall, 

beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Commission 

consists of the following persons: 

William Cannon Jr. 

Herb Lucas 

Judy O’Flaherty, Chairperson 

Matt Simpson 

Dave Carey 

Roxanne Amidon 

Susan Wright 

homas Wolber 

indell Wheeler, City Council Rep. 

acant, Student Rep. 

City Manager’s Office 

R. Thomas Homan, City Manager 

llen Rothermel, Assistant City Manager 

40-203-1010, cmo@delawareohio.net 

Delaware City Council 

Gary Milner, Mayor, At Large 

Windell Wheeler, Vice Mayor, At Large 

Carolyn Riggle, At Large 

Chris Jones, 1st Ward 

Lisa Keller, 2nd Ward 

Joe DiGenova, 3rd Ward 

Andrew Brush, 4th Ward 

General Office and Staff Information 

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Other City Services 

Utility Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1250 

Income Tax Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1225 

Planning & Community Dev. . . . . . . . 203-1600 

Municipal Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1500 

Police Non Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1100 

Prosecutor’s Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1175 

Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1800 

Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1025 

Switch Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1000 

Jack Florance Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1460 

Hidden Valley Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363-1739 

Cancellation Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203-1459 

Other Local 

Phone Numbers 

Delaware County Offices . . . . . . . . . . 833-2000 

Delaware County Library . . . . . . . . . . 362-3861 

Delaware County Fairgrounds . . . . . 362-3851 

American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362-2021 

Arts Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369-ARTS 

Chamber of Commerce. . . . . . . . . . . . 369-6221 

Delaware State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369-2761 

Alum Creek State Park . . . . . . . . . . . . 548-4631 

Main Street Delaware. . . . . . . . . . . . . 362-6050 

Preservation Parks of Del. Cty. . . . . . 524-8600 

City Office Closings 

Labor Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 5 

Brown Jug Day (Close at Noon) . . . . . Sept. 22 

Thanksgiving Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 24 

Day After Thanksgiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov. 25 

Christmas Eve (Close at Noon) . . . . . . . Dec. 23 

Christmas Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec. 26 

New Years Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 2 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 16 

City Website 


Parks & 

Recreation Staff 

Allen Rothermel 

Interim Director of Parks & Recreation 

Jeremy Byers 

Program Coordinator 

Mike Hamer 

Aquatics & Assistant 

Program Coordinator 

Theresa Webb 

Administrative Assistant 

Stacy Davenport 

Parks & Recreation Superintendent 

David Tidd 

Parks & Urban Forestry Division 

Supervisor 

Khris Kohler 

Golf Course Superintendent 

Parks & Recreation 

Office at Mingo Park 

500 E. Lincoln Ave. 

Phone (740) 203-1450 

Fax (740) 203-1499 

Hours: Monday – Friday, 

8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. 

Indoor Recreation Center 

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m. 

Saturday/Sunday 12:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

*Gym hours may change depending on 

scheduled programming: See website 

for updated gym schedules.* 

Parks Division Facilities 

50 Ross St. 

Delaware, Ohio 43015 

Hidden Valley Golf Course 

580 W. William St. 


740-203-1470 

E-MAIL NOTICES 

Get the latest on Upcoming Programs, 

Registration Deadlines & Other Events. 

Submit your email address to: 

recreation@delawareohio.net

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Doggie Dive-In 

You have spent the summer enjoying the 

water and relaxing in the sun, now its 

time to let our four legged friends in on 

the fun. On Saturday, September 10th, the 

only swimmers allowed in the pool will be 

your dogs. This is a one dog per person 

event. Dogs must be licensed, current 

on all vaccinations and must have the 

appropriate paperwork on file with our 

office prior to the event. Friendly dogs 

only please. 

Date: September 10 

Day: Saturday 

Location: Jack Florance Pool 

Cost: $5/dog (Pre-registered) 

$10/dog (Day of event) 

Times: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. 

*Space is limited* 

Special Events 

Pumpkin Run 

Come run or walk in the Delaware County's 

largest 5k. Combined with Ohio Wesleyan 

University's Homecoming weekend, it is 

sure to be bigger than ever! The People In 

Need Inc. will receive the proceeds from 

this year's race. Participants registered by 

September 17th will receive a long sleeve t- 

shirt and goodie bag. Awards will be given to 

the top overall male and female runners and 

top male and female runner in each age 

group. Registration forms can be picked up 

at the City of Delaware Parks and 

Recreation Department located at Mingo 

Park. If you have any questions or need 

more information, please contact Jeremy 

Byers at 740-203-1450. 

Date: October 1 

Day: Saturday 

Time: 8:30 a.m. 

Location: Selby Stadium, Ohio Wesleyan University 

Fee: $25 (if registered before September 17th) / $30 (if registered after September 17th) 

Halloween Party – It’s a Howling Good Time! 

Don’t miss our annual Halloween Party full of activities 

for everyone. This fun community event includes: 

grilled hotdogs, cookies, a bonfire for roasting 

marshmallows, pumpkins, treats, 

games for kids and more! 

Daddy/Daughter Dance 

You are cordially invited to attend the 3rd 

annual City of Delaware Daddy/Daughter 

Dance! Please join us for an evening of 

games and dancing. An ice cream bar will 

also be available. Moms are welcome to 

take pictures for the first half hour. Formal 

dress is encouraged. Seating is on a first 

come basis. There is a $10 charge for each 

additional daughter. 

104201-01 

Ages: 4-17 years 

Date: February 17 

Day: Friday 

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

Location: Council for Older Adults 

Res. Rate: $25; Non-Res. Rate: $35 

Calls From The North Pole 

Imagine the delight when your good little boy or girl 

gets a call from the North Pole. Santa, Mrs. Claus or 

their elves will call children ages seven and younger 

on Thursday, December 1st between 5:00 – 7:00 pm. 

To arrange this personalized call, complete the “Calls 

from the North Pole” request form (available after 

November 1st). Return the form by November 28 to 

the Parks & Recreation office or mail to: 

Calls from the North Pole 

Parks & Recreation Department 



Date: October 29 

Day: Saturday 

Time: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. 

Location: Mingo Park

Youth Co-Rec 

Basketball League * 

This youth league is for boys and girls grades 

-6. The 3rd & 4th graders will play together 

nd the 5th & 6th graders will play together. 

These Co-Rec leagues will run like regular 

leagues with practice times, games and a 

tournament at the end. Practices will start at 

the end of November and run through 

ecember. After a break for the holidays, 

eague play will begin on January 7th. There 

will be a single elimination tournament the 

17th and 24th of March (weather permitting). 

Games will be on Saturdays. Practices are 

on weekdays. 

3rd & 4th Grade: 402201-01 

th & 6th Grade: 402202-01 

ays: Saturdays 

es. Rate: $35 

on-Res. Rate: $45 

ocation: Mingo Recreation Center Gym 

egistration Deadline: Oct. 14 

Find schedules & standings 

on our website at 

www.delawareohio.net/ 

Parks & Recreation/ 

Team Sports/ 

Youth Schedules and Standings 

Youth Instructional 

Volleyball * 

This program is for girls and boys ages 

8 – 13 years. Players will learn the 

fundamentals of the game with an emphasis 

on position, serving, etc. All participants will 

receive a T-shirt. 

nstructor: Jodi Leienberger & 

Kathy Shelton 

ate: Oct. 1 – Nov. 19 

Days: Saturdays 

Ages: 8-10 years, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

103201-01 

Ages: 11-13 years, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 

103201-02 

Res. Rate: $35 

Non-Res. Rate: $45 

Location: Mingo Recreation Center Gym 

Registration Deadline: September 22 

Youth Sports 5 

Little Hoop Stars 

Basketball 

This highly instructional, fun-oriented 

introductory basketball program is for 

children in Pre-K and Kindergarten (must be 

4 years-old). This program is an 

“Instructional Based League”. The Little 

Hoop Stars program includes about 45 

minutes of instruction followed by 15 minutes 

of game play. Players are taught the basics 

of dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, 

defense, and rebounding in a fun-oriented 

program. All coaching is conducted by Jump 

Start sports staff however; parents are 

encouraged to assist for organizational 

purposes. All participants will receive a 

team shirt and trophy. 

403106-01 

Instructor: Jumpstart Sport Staff 

Date: Nov. 6 – Dec. 18 (No class Nov. 27) 

Age: 4 – 6 years 

Days: Sundays 

Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m. 




Hoop Stars Basketball 

A highly instructional, fun-oriented 

introductory basketball program is for 

children in 1st and 2nd grade. This program 

is an “Instructional Based League”. The 

Hoop Stars Basketball program includes 

about 45 minutes of instruction followed by 

30 minutes of game play. Players are taught 

the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, 

positioning, defense, and rebounding in a 

fun-oriented program. Then they apply what 

they’ve learned in low competition games. 

All coaching is conducted by Jump Start 

Sports staff; however parents are 

encouraged to assist for organizational 

purposes. All participants will receive a team 

shirt and trophy. 

403207-01 

Instructor: Jumpstart Sport Staff 

Date: Nov. 6 – Dec. 18 (No class Nov. 27) 


Days: Sundays 

Time: 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. 




Pitching Clinic- 

Beginning Fast-Pitch Softball 

The City of Delaware Parks & Recreation 

Department has partnered with On The 

Mound LTD to offer you two 3 week 

sessions on the mechanics of softball 

pitching. This clinic is for beginners who 

want to learn how to successfully do the 

windmill motion of fast pitch softball. 

The instructor, Emily Windle-Halpin, is a 

former assistant pitching coach at Ohio 

Wesleyan University and currently owns 

On The Mound LTD located in Delaware. 

Please dress appropriately for movement 

with tennis shoes and/or cleats and 

prepare for indoor or outdoor sessions. 

A catcher is needed for all 3 sessions – 

buckets and balls provided. Each session 

is limited to 10 students. 

Date: Oct. 8 - 22 Days: Saturdays 

Choose between the following Times: 

1:00 – 2:30 p.m. : 403201-01 

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. : 403201-02 

Location: Mingo Recreation Center 

Gym/ball fields 



RAIN-OUT INFO 


or by calling 203-1459.

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Sports 

Camps 

Mini-Hawk Multi Sport 

Camp 

Mini-Hawk camp is an introduction to three 

of our most popular sports. In this class, the 

children will learn the fundamentals of all 

three sports in a unique way. We also tie in 

life lessons like sportsmanship and respect. 

Skyhawks uses creative and fun games to 

make sure everyone is taught correctly and 

improves their skills. 

Participants should bring: Appropriate 

clothing, Shin-Guards (encouraged for 

Soccer), Athletic shoes, Baseball glove, 

and water bottle. 

403206-01 

Instructor: Skyhawk Staff 

Date: September 28 – October 26 

Days: Wednesdays / Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. 


Location: Mingo Park Outdoor Shelter 



Basketball Camp 

The Skyhawks team uses basketball to teach 

life skills. We will incorporate fun and 

interesting games that are focused on 

refining basic basketball knowledge and 

advancing all around skill sets. Each child 

will improve their skills, make new friends, 

and have a blast! 

Participants should bring: Appropriate 

clothing, basketball shoes, water bottle. 

403203-03 

Instructor: Skyhawk Staff 


Days: Thursdays / Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. 





Youth Sports & Activities 

Pre-School Open Gym 

Join us for fun and play using a variety of 

motor skill equipment. Play with your child on 

gym mats, toss beanbags, play catch and 

enjoy other activities together. This is a dropin 

program, with no registration necessary. 

An adult must accompany every child or 

family of children. We require a ratio of at 

least one adult for every three children. 

Parent participation throughout the session is 

required. The program is not intended for 

daycares or groups. Participants pay for the 

program at our Parks & Recreation Office 

front desk and are issued a payment receipt. 

Present your receipt to the open gym 

supervisor upon entering the gym. 

Age: 6 Months – 6 Years 

Date: Oct. 3 – Dec. 12 

Days: Mondays / Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon 


Rate: $2 per child/per visit 

Exclusively for the 

Younger Toddler 

In each weekly class, parent and child will 

explore a different topic of the monthly theme 

by playing age appropriate, fun learning 

games; reading stories; singing songs; 

introducing baby signs; exploring fine motor 

activities; and using large muscle play. 

Children will enhance their development of 

cognitive, listening, language and 

communication skills as well as work on fine 

and large motor development skills. Parent 

will be given useful resources and materials 

surrounding the monthly theme to be used at 

home in order to continue development in the 

areas mentioned. Come laugh, play and learn 

along with your child. Minimum participation 

is 3; maximum participation is 15. 

Instructor: Christina Zody 

Session I: Let’s Get Moving 403107-01 


Session II: Foods of the Season 403108-01 

Date: November 7 - 28 

Days: Mondays / Time: 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. 

Age: 18 – 36 months 

Location: Moses Byxbe Conference Room 

Res. Rate: $40 / Non-Res. Rate: $50 

Just for the 

“Pre” Pre-Schooler 

In each weekly class, parent and child will 

explore a different topic of the monthly theme 

by playing age appropriate, fun learning 

games; reading stories; singing songs; 

making an age-appropriate craft; learning 

sign language; and working on beginning 

reading, listening and arithmetic skills. 

Children will enhance their development of 

cognitive, listening, language, social and 

communication skills. Parents will be given 

useful resources and materials surrounding 

the monthly theme to be used at home in 

order to continue development in the areas 

mentioned. Come laugh, play and learn 

along with your child! Minimum participation 

is 3; maximum participation is 15. 

Instructor: Christina Zody 

Session I: Let’s Get Moving 403110-01 


Session II: Foods of the Season 403111-01 

Date: November 7 - 28 

Days: Mondays / Time: 9:15 – 10:00 a.m. 

Age: 3-4 years 

Location: Moses Byxbe Conference Room 


Non-Res. Rate: $104

Youth Activities / Adult Sports & Activities 

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Youth Dance / Baton 

Classes 

Angel Dunlap has been teaching dance and 

baton in Delaware for 25 years. All phases of 

baton and dance are offered including: ribbon 

dancing, clogging, modern, Irish dance, tap, 

jazz, ballet, hip hop, preschool dance with 

tumbling, boys classes, cheer camp, as well 

as 1, 2, and 3 baton, majorette lines, strutting, 

modeling, pom, fire baton and knife twirling. 

Solo lesson and group lessons available. 

There is a $30 registration fee/family and a $65 

recital fee/family. The recital fee includes a 

copy of your “special dancer on twirler” DVD 

of the dance recital and with this fee there will 

not be an admission fee to the recital. There 

will be special pricing for families who have 

more than one child participating in any of the 

classes. 

To register for classes, please call Angel 

unlap at 740-369-0244. All classes will 

tart the first week of October and are 

eld at Mingo Park Recreation Center in 

he Hilborn Room. 

Mommy Watch Me Dance (New) 

Ages 20 months to young 3 years old. $40/month. 

Toddler Boys Rockin' & Rollin' (New) 

ages 20 months to young 3 years old. $40/month. 

Baton and Hippity Hop Class 

This is a super fun class for the 3-5 year olds. 

The class is $48/month. 

Pom and Dance Class (New) 

The class is offered to all age groups from 4 years 

ld and up. $48/month. Poms will be special ordered. 

Boys Hip-Hop and Tumbling 

This is offered to boys ages 4 to 10 years old. 

40/month. 

Tap, Jazz, & Baton Classes 

These classes are open to all boys and girls ages 

0 months and up. 

Cheer Camp 

This mini cheer camp is offered to girls ages 3 

nd up. $35 and includes a cheer T-shirt. 

Baton Classes 

Ages 3 & up. $40/month and batons are $40 each. 

Competitive Baton & Dance 

Boys & girls ages 3 & up. Call Angel for more info 

nd pricing. 

Adult Volleyball Leagues 

This league is for adults, 18 years and older and out of high school. The season will consist of 

10 games plus a single elimination tournament. All games will be played in the Indoor 

Recreation Center at Mingo Park. Teams must fill out a registration form and submit their team 

roster and fee to the Recreation Services office in order to participate in this league. 

Cost: $205 plus $15 for any non-resident player on the roster. 

Location: Mingo Park Recreation Center Gym 

Registration Deadline: Fall – Sep. 13 

League: Night: Fall Start Date: 

Co-Rec A Thursday Oct. 6 

Co-Rec B Tuesday Oct. 4 

Cancellation Line: 203-1459, or on the web at www.delawareohio.net/Parks& 

Recreation/Cancellations 

WANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT DON’T HAVE A FULL TEAM? 

CALL THE RECREATION OFFICE AND WE WILL TRY TO FORM TEAMS AS WELL! 

Beginning Salsa Dance 

Come join us for this great and exciting dance called the Salsa. This beginners class will get 

you ready for dancing at a nightclub or your next Latin Party! Professional Instructor, Joseph, 

who has been teaching for 20 years, will have you dancing and enjoying yourself in no time. 

No Partner or Experience Required. 

403409-01 

Instructor: Joseph Rittenhouse 

Date: Sep. 20 – Oct. 25 / Days: Tuesdays / Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. / Location: Hilborn Room 


Intermediate Swing 

Come join us for this versatile dance called Swing. Whether you want to look better for your 

next night out or wedding, Professional Instructor, Joseph, who has been teaching for 20 

years, will have you learning the finer details of this fun dance. No Partner Needed but 

Experience Required. 

403406-01 


Date: Nov. 1 – Dec. 20 (No class Nov. 8 & Nov. 22) / Days: Tuesdays / Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 

Location: Hilborn Room 


Introduction to Ballroom & Latin Social Dancing 

Introduction to Ballroom & Latin Dancing will have you up and dancing in no time for 

a wedding, a favorite nightclub, or your next social event. This Introductory course will guide 

you through the basics of Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Rumba and Cha-Cha. It is 

also a great refresher class. Professional Ballroom & Latin Instructor, Joseph Rittenhouse 

with over 20 years of experience, will provide the fun, easy, quality lessons that you need. No 

partner or experience required. 


Days: Tuesdays / Location: Hilborn Room 


Refunds 

For an explanation of resident 

and non-resident rates, please 

refer to the Fair Share Policy 

on page 14. 

Session 1: Sep. 20 – Oct. 25 / Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. 403407-01 

Session 2: Nov. 1 – Dec. 20 (No class Nov. 8 & Nov. 22) / Time: 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. 403407-02

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Adult Activities / Community Organizations 

Taoist Tai Chi Beginners: 

First Half 

The Taoist Tai Chi Sociaty offers an 8 

week beginners class for people who 

wish to learn the first half of the Taoist Tai 

Chi tai chi chuan set. The ancient Chinese 

exercise incorporates slow natural 

movements that can promote stress 

reduction, relaxation, joint mobility, 

balance and general good health. 

403404-01 

Instructor: Taoist Tai Chi Staff 

Age: 16 & Up 

Date: Sep. 12 – Oct. 31 

Days: Mondays 

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 

Location: Mingo Park Moses Byxbe 

Conference Room 

Res. Rate: $50 / Non Res. Rate: $65 

Taoist Tai Chi Beginners: 

Second Half 

The Taoist Tai Chi Society offers an 8 

week beginners class for people who 

wish to learn the second half of the Taoist 

Tai Chi tai chi chuan set. The ancient 

Chinese exercise incorporates slow 

natural movements that can promote 

stress reduction, relaxation, joint mobility, 

balance and general good health. 

403408-01 

Instructor: Taoist Tai Chi Staff 

Age: 16 & Up 

Date: Nov. 7 – Jan. 9 (No class Dec. 26 & Jan. 2) 

Days: Mondays 

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 

Location: Mingo Park Moses Byxbe 

Conference Room 

Res. Rate: $50 / Non Res. Rate: $65 

Senior Citizens Inc. of Delaware County 

President: Rose Ann Haynes 

Director: Charlene Browning 

800 Cheshire Road, Suite B 

(740) 369-5133 

Membership Dues: Delaware County Residents $25.00 

Check Our Web Site: www.delawareseniorcenter.org 

to get the latest information on programs and to find 

out who the instructors are for the various programs. 

Preservation Parks of Delaware County 

Preservation Parks of Delaware County offers many free nature education programs led 

by our naturalists for children and adults. Wetlands and creeks, forest and prairie, beavers 

and woodpeckers are just a few of the topics explored in natural habitats in our eight 

parks and along a section of the Ohio to Erie Bike Trail. Parks are open every day, 

8 a.m. to sunset. 

Visit www.preservationparks.com for 

information about the following programs: 

Preschool Park Pals 

Homeschool Adventures 

The Great Green Gym (including the Golden Marathon) 

Special Events 

Hikes for Families, Adults – even your Dog! 

The Arts Castle 

190 West Winter Street 

Delaware, OH 43015 

740.369.ARTS (2945) 

www.artscastle.org 

The Delaware County Cultural Arts Center, also known 

as The Arts Castle, is dedicated to nurturing the creative 

energies of Delaware County residents by offering full 

access to a variety of multi-arts experiences such as 

classes, performances, exhibitions, and special events. 

Classes available to people of all ages in visual arts, performing arts, and more! 

The Arts Castle Sampler: Arts Castle instructors and students will display work created 

this past year, with emphasis on the visual and literary arts. Date: August 20 - October 15 

Castle Arts Affair: This is a juried art show and three-day sale of affordable 

fine arts. Date: November 11-13

Facilities 9 

Mingo Recreation Center 

The recreation center has two full size basketball courts where drop 

in basketball is offered at some point every day. Also, there is open 

walking starting at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and open 

volleyball on Sunday evenings starting at 6:00 p.m. Gym schedules 

are located at the center and on the City’s website @ 

www.delawareohio.net. 

Hilborn Room 

This multi-purpose room, located in the Mingo Park Complex, is 

available for rental by individuals, organizations, and businesses. 

It is ideal for meetings, family reunions, wedding receptions or 

showers, birthday parties, and much more. The room dimensions 

are 48’ x 48’ with a maximum capacity of 100 people. The kitchen is 

also available to rent for an additional fee. However, the kitchen is 

unavailable for use between May 1- October 1. 

Facilities are reserved on a first-paid, first-served basis after 

submission of the Facility Request Form and receipt of rental 

payment. 

Res. Rate: $20/Hr. / Non-Res. Rate: $25/Hr. 

Kitchen:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25 

Set-up and Tear Down:. . . . $40 

3-Season Shelter 

The 3-Season Shelter is an enclosed shelter available for use from 

April 1 through the end of October. This facility has a maximum 

capacity of 100 people and is equipped with ceiling fans, a drinking 

fountain, and a stone fireplace. No reservations will be accepted 

before January 3, 2012 for rentals in 2012. 

Picnic Shelters 

Facilities are reserved on a first-paid, first-served basis after 

completion of the Facility Request Form and receipt of rental 

payment. No reservations will be accepted before January 3, 2012 

for rentals in 2012. 

The following are park shelters that can be reserved: 

Mingo Park Rotary Shelter 

Blue Limestone Park – Lower & Upper Shelter 

Smith Park – North & South Shelter 

Riverview Park 

Eastside Park 

Bicentennial Park Gazebo 

Ross Street Gazebo 

Outdoor Shelter Rates: 

Res. Rate: $10/hour 

Non-Res. rate: $15/hour 


Mature trees and a winding creek add to the beauty of this executive 

par-28 layout which is nestled in Delaware’s “Hidden Valley.” A pond, 

trees, and numerous sand traps make this course a challenge for 

beginners as well as advanced golfers. The course is open from 

March 1 (weather permitting) until mid-November (weather 

permitting), from dawn to dusk. Season passes are available for 

2012 after January 3. 

For course times and services, contact the clubhouse at 363-1739. 

(Gift certificates are available.) 

Daily Rates 9-Holes 18-Holes 

Regular Mon-Fri $7.50 $10.00 

Youth/Senior Mon-Fri $7.00 $9.50 

Thursday Special (unlimited) $11.00 $11.00 

Regular Weekend/Holiday $8.50 $11.00 

Youth/Senior Weekend/Holiday $8.00 $10.50 

Driving Range Rates 

Small Bucket $3.00 

Medium Bucket $4.00 

Large Bucket $6.00 

X-Large Bucket $10.00 

Other Rentals 

Pull Cart: $1.00 per 9-Hole Round 

Riding Cart: $5.00 per 9-Hole Round 

Golf Club: $2.00 per 9-Hole Round 

10 Round Punch Card (9 holes each) 

Single $65 

Senior $60 

Student $50 

20 round Punch Card (9 holes each) 

Single $110 

Senior $100 

Student $80 

All prices are subject to change.

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Tree City USA / Recycling 

Tree City USA 

The City of Delaware has been a recipient of the Tree City 

USA Award for 30 years. This award is sponsored by the 

National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the 

Untied States Department of Agriculture-Forest Service, 

and National Association of State Foresters. 

To become a Tree City USA, a community must meet the 

following criteria: 

• Have a Shade Tree Commission 

• Have a Tree Care Ordinance 

• Have a Comprehensive Community Forestry Program 

• Hold an Arbor Day Celebration 

Tree Lawns 

The lawn area between the curb and the sidewalk is known 

as the tree lawn. Although this area is City property, the 

Parks & Recreation Department encourages every 

homeowner to routinely water newly planted trees in the 

lawn. In the summer months, one inch of water per week is 

recommended to help establish the trees quickly and ward 

off insect and disease problems. One inch of water is 

roughly equal to a hose running for 10 minutes. 

If you would like to plant, prune, or remove a tree in this area, 

you must first receive permission from the City of Delaware 

Parks & Recreation Department. Shrubs are not permitted to 

be planted in the tree lawn. For further information on 

planting and maintaining street trees, please contact the 

Parks & Recreation Department at 203-1450. 

Curbside Recycling 

and Yardwaste 

Collection 

For bins or 

additional information, 

call 203-1810. 

Items placed out for curbside collection should be sorted into 2 

groupings: Fiber Products (newsprint, paperboard/chipboard, 

corrugated cardboard and all types of paper) and Non-Fiber 

Products (plastic, glass, bimetal and aluminum). Acceptable items 

include: 

FIBER PRODUCTS 

Separation no longer necessary-mix these items together 

PAPER 

Acceptable: Newspaper, magazines, phone books, 

catalogs and paper. 

CARDBOARD 

Acceptable: Corrugated (bundled or tied measuring 

2’ x 2 ½’ x 1’ high), paperboard (pop boxes, cereal 

boxes, and food boxes) and paper bags. 

NON-FIBER PRODUCTS 

PLASTICS 

Acceptable: # 1 & # 2 (exception is plastic grocery 

bags); Unacceptable: Plastic grocery bags 

GLASS 

Acceptable: Clear, brown, and green bottles 

and jars. 

ALUMINUM & BIMETAL (TIN/STEEL) 

Acceptable: Soda and food cans (all cans must be 

empty and clean), aluminum foil & aluminum pie plates. 

YARD WASTE 

Yard waste includes lawn trimmings, leaves, vines, 

brush, and garden waste

Mingo Skate Park 

Skate Park / Bikeways 

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The 13,000 square foot facility at Mingo Park addresses the needs of 

skaters, bikers and bladers regardless of their skill level. The park, 

funded through a unique partnership with local businesses and 

organizations, and through the fund-raising efforts of community 

youth, provides street and transition elements as well as flow for 

boarders while blending in with the current Mingo Park landscape. 

Standout Features: 

Web Cam, Bowl, Various Ramps, Steps, Rails and Half Pipes 

Hours: 

Dawn to Dusk 

Open Year Round 

(weather permitting) 

Skate Park Rules: 

(Unsupervised facility open to skateboards, bikes, and blades) 

• Users assume all risks and responsibilities inherent to extreme 

sports activities when entering this facility. 

• Helmets and other safety equipment such as knee and elbow pads 

are strongly recommended to be worn at all times. 

• Know your abilities and skate within them. 

• No scooters or motorized vehicles of any kind. 

• Paint on the concrete surface makes conditions difficult for 

skating. RESPECT YOUR PARK. PROTECT YOUR PARK. 

• All applicable park rules, City ordinances, and laws will be 

enforced including drugs, fighting, loud music, profanity, etc. 

Violations should be reported to the Police Department at 

203-1111. 

• No makeshift items or modifications to existing facility are 

permitted. 

• Do not use this facility if a hazardous condition exists (rain, snow, 

ice, darkness, damage, broken glass, etc.) 

• Contests, demonstrations, and organized events must have written 

approval by the Parks & Recreation Department. 

• Report damage to the skate park by calling the Parks & Recreation 

Department at 203-1450. 

• Restrooms and pay phone are located in the recreation center. 

• The skate park is open for use from sun up to sun down. 

• EMERGENCIES should be reported to 9-1-1. 

• The City of Delaware has the right to revoke privileges for anyone 

violating skate park rules. 

The City of Delaware is not liable in damages in a civil action for injury, 

death, or loss to person or property allegedly caused by any act or 

omission of the political subdivision or an employee of the political 

subdivision in connection with a bicycle motocross facility or other 

type of recreational area or facility in which bicycling, skating, skate 

boarding, or scooter riding is engaged. (ORC 2744.01(C)(1)(u)(vi) and 

2744.02 (A)(1) ) 

Training and Community Center 

Since passing the recreation levy in August of 2008, the Recreation 

Steering Advisory Committee along with City staff and our partners, 

the Central Ohio YMCA and the Ohio National Guard, have been hard 

at work planning and designing Delaware’s new Training and 

Community Center. Construction is nearly complete on the Delaware 

Community Center/YMCA portion of the project on South Houk Road 

and the facility is expected to open by November of 2011. 

Membership Sales begin September of 2011. 

Become a Charter Member, availability limited. 

More information on membership, the opening timeline, 

job opportunities and programs to be offered can be seen at 

www.ymcacolumbus.org or call 740-881-1058. 

Park Improvements 

The recreation levy passed in August 2008, also provides funding for 

park improvements around the City of Delaware. The Recreation 

Steering Advisory Committee has worked through a process of 

prioritizing needed improvements to many of the parks around 

Delaware. So far, aging ball field lights have been replaced at Mingo 

and Smith Parks and four new dugouts have been installed at Smith 

Park. Other improvements include field, parking and walking trail 

improvements at Mingo Park, playground equipment, infield 

improvements, and walking trail improvements at Smith Park, as 

well as other park upgrades throughout the system including 

Stratford Woods Park and Kensington Park. 

In addition, the park improvements funds are building an additional park 

next to the Training and Community Center site that will include needed 

athletic field space, a nature area, a community shelter, and more. 

Bikeways 

In June 2010, City Council passed a bikeway plan which establishes 

goals and standards for our bikeway system including bike paths, 

sidewalks and walking trails. The City currently has about 14 miles 

of trails. Some of the major goals of the bikeway plan are to 

increase connectivity between existing trails, provide connections 

across town including to the new YMCA/Community Recreation 

Center, and to improve maintenance on existing trails. 

An existing Bikeway Map is available on the city’s website at 

www.delawareohio.net under the Parks and Recreation tab.

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City Parks and Schools

City Parks 

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CITY PARKS 

SHELTER HOUSE 

MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM 

SWIMMING POOL 

INDOOR REC. CENTER 

SOFTBALL FIELDS 

BASEBALL FIELDS 

SOCCER FIELDS 

FOOTBALL FIELDS 

BASKETBALL COURTS 

TENNIS COURTS 

BARBEQUE GRILLS 

PLAYGROUND (ages 3-5) 

PLAYGROUND (ages 5-12) 

FTNESS TRAIL 

OPEN FIELD SPACE 

FISHING 

PERMANENT RESTROOMS 

TEMPORARY RESTROOMS 

HORSESHOES 

Belle Ave Park – 2 acres 

Belle Ave. from S. Sandusky St. 

X X X 

Blue Limestone Park – 16 acres 

King Ave. from W. William St. 

X X X X X X X X X 

Carson Farms Park – 6 acres 

Plowington Dr. at Rockmill St. X X X X X 

Cheshire Park – 4 acres 

Cheshire Rd. and Braumiller Rd. 

X X 

Bicentennial Park Gazebo – 3 acres 

Park Ave. at Washington St. 

X 

Eastside Park – 3.5 acres on Rheem St. off 

Kurley St. from E. William St. X X X X X X X X X 

Glen Ross Park – 7 acres 

910 Ballater Dr. X X X X X 


580 W. William St. 

X X X 

Kensington Place Park – 15 acres 

Ashburn Dr. & Ferguson Ave. 

X X 

Lexington Glen Park – 6 acres 

Providence Ln. from Lexington Blvd. X X X X 

Lincoln Field – 2 acres 

W. Lincoln Ave from Euclid Ave 

X X X X X 

Locust Curve Park – 5 acres 

Off Locust Curve Drive 

Marvin Lane Park – 1.5 acres 

Delaware Meadows from Vaughn Rd. 

X X X X X 

Mingo Park – 50 acres 

E. Lincoln Ave. from N. Sandusky St. 

1.1 mile exercise trail 

X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 

Nottingham Park – 5 acres 

Buehler Dr. & Hyde Park Ln. 

X X X X X 

Oakhurst Park – 3.5 acres 

Bruce Rd. from Hills Miller Rd. 

X X X X X X 

Riverview Park – 25 acres 

3080 Route 23 N. 

X X X X X X 

Ross Street Park – 1.5 acres 

50 Ross Street 

X X 

Shelbourne Forest Park- 5 acres 

Executive Blvd. past Orchard Canyon 

Smith Park – 50 acres 

Troy Road 

1.1 mile exercise trail 

X X X X X X X X X X X 

Stratford Woods Park – 15 acres 

Liberty Rd. at Hawthorn Dr. 

X X X 

Sunnyview PPG Park – 5 acres 

Rockcreek Dr. from W. William St. X X X X 

Wetlands Park – 20 acres 

840 Millrun Crossing 

X 

X 

X

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Registration Information 

Mail-In 

Fax-In 

Carry-In 

Online 

Parks & 

Recreation 

Department 



Completed Registration Form 

with check made payable to: 

City of Delaware 

Credit Card 

Payments Only 

740-203-1499 


Include MC, Visa or Discover 

and Expiration Date 

You must 

register in 

person at: 

Mingo Park 




with Cash, Check, MC, Visa 

or Discover 

Individuals & 

Families can 

now register 

for certain 

programs of the City of 

Delaware Parks & Rec. 

through our website at: 

www.delawarehio.net 

with credit card payments. 

City Resident Policy 

The City of Delaware Parks & Recreation Department is largely 

inanced through City income tax dollars. Therefore, in order to be 

onsidered a “resident” in our registration process, you must live or 

ork within the Delaware City limits or be the spouse or child (17 

ears or younger) of such a person living in the same household. 

Non-resident” applies to all others. Even though you may live in the 

3015 zip code or within the Delaware City School District, you may 

ot live within the Delaware City limits. We ask for your 

nderstanding when registering. 

on-residents do not contribute to Delaware City services 

inancially through taxes and therefore will pay the full class rate. In 

order to receive the Discounted Resident Rate, residents will be 

required to present current identification such as a valid driver’s 

license, recent utility bill, or recent check stub showing Delaware 

City income tax withheld. 

Late Fee Policy 

Late fees may be applied in cases where registrations can be 

taken after a stated deadline. The amount of the late fee may vary. 

For programs that do not have specific registration deadlines listed, 

registration should be received by the Parks & Recreation Office 

one week prior to the program start date. 

Refund Policy 

1) A full refund will be made automatically when: 

a) Class enrollment has reached the maximum 

b) Classes are cancelled by the Recreation Office. 

c) Upon written request, when the schedule or location 

is changed by the city prohibiting or limiting your 

attendance. 

) Partial refunds may be issued, upon written request, for 

ongoing programs if received 7 days before the start of the 

class/activity. No refunds will be issued after the second 

meeting of the class/activity. 

) Requests for refunds will not be accepted for one-day 

programs after the program has taken place; for late 

registration fees; or season memberships to Jack Florance 

Pool or Hidden Valley Golf Course. 

) Please allow 2-4 weeks for refunds to be processed and 

mailed. 

) Refunds are not always possible for pre-purchased goods 

(uniforms, reservations, transportation, deposits, etc.) 

6) We will accept written requests for refunds where special 

circumstances and hardships warrant consideration. 

Program Scholarships 

The Parks & Recreation Department provides 50% scholarships on 

youth registration only for designated programs (noted with an (*) 

throughout the brochure). Requests must be in writing and eligibility 

verified. Call the Parks & Recreation Office at 203-1450 for more 

details or visit our webpage at www.delawareohio.net to print out a 

Scholarship Eligibility verification form. 

Liability Release 

I/we the parent/guardian of the above child, release the 

City of Delaware, their employees, agents, officers, and 

servants of any risks and hazards incidental to the above activity; 

and hereby forever release, waive and relinquish the Delaware 

Parks & Recreation Department and the City of Delaware, its 

instructors and supervisors and all other persons assisting in the 

conduct of said activities to the participant. I/we understand that 

because of prohibitive costs, no accidental, health or life insurance 

covering the participants in this program will be procured and that 

my/our consent to the participation of the above named participant 

in this program is made with this understanding. 

Consent to Use Photographs 

I understand that photographs may be taken of me and/or my child 

at any recreation program or facility for the publication in material 

used to promote department programs, classes, or events. 

Requests for ADA Accommodations 

Please call 203-1450 at least one week prior to the program start 

date to discuss accommodations. 

Disclaimer 

Every effort is made to ensure that information provided is timely 

and correct, however, users should keep in mind that this 

information is provided only as a public convenience. In any case 

where legal reliance on information is required, the official records 

of the City of Delaware, Ohio, should be consulted.

Registration Form 

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Have You Considered Adoption? 

The Delaware Parks & Recreation Department has a variety of parks, trails, and 

landscape beds looking for someone to adopt them. Individuals, families, church 

groups, businesses or other agencies can beautify their community while 

spending quality time outdoors and getting some exercise. Please consider 

serving your community through one of the following adoption opportunities. 

Adopt a Park 

Delaware has 21 parks with three more on the way by 2011. Help clean up and 

maintain your neighborhood park or help out with one of our larger community 

parks through park adoption. 

Adopt a Trail 

The City has over 14 miles of bikeways which are difficult to monitor and maintain. 

Take a walk, do a little clean up, and report back any maintenance issues to help 

keep our trails looking good and safe for walkers, runners and bikers. 

Adopt a Landscape Bed 

In an effort to provide more beautification in our parks and at key City entrances 

and gateways (i.e. the new Point intersection), we are looking for plant/material 

donations and/or people to help maintain some of our most prominent landscape 

beds around town. 

For more detailed Adoption program details, visit our website at 

www.delawareohio.net or call the Parks & Recreation Office at 740-203-1450. 

City of Delaware 

Parks & Recreation Department 




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