2011 Annual Report.pub - City of Youngstown

Celebrating 101 years
ANNUAL REPORT

Table of Contents...
3
Mayor &
City Council
4
Park & Recreation
Commission
Members
5
Financial Report
6
Park Facilities
8
Facility Listing
9
Property Summary
10
Programs
12
Programs
Summer Day Camp
ON THE COVER…
Universally Designed
Play Equipment at
Arlington Heights
Recreation Center
14
Recognition
15
Mission Statement
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City of Youngstown
Mayor and Members of Council
Mayor (1/1/11—8/8/11)
Mayor (8/9/11—present)
President of Council (1/1/11—8/8/11)
President of Council (8/9/11—present)
1st Ward Councilwoman
2nd Ward Councilman (1/1/11—8/8/11)
2nd Ward Councilman (8/9/11—present)
3rd Ward Councilman (1/1/11—8/8/11)
3rd Ward Councilman (8/9/11—present)
4th Ward Councilman
5th Ward Councilman
6th Ward Councilwoman
7th Ward Councilman
Jay Williams
Charles Sammarone
Charles Sammarone
Jamael Tito Brown
Annie Gillam
DeMaine Kitchen
T. J. Rodgers
Jamael Tito Brown
Nathaniel Pinkard
Michael Ray Jr.
Paul Drennen
Janet Tarpley
John R. Swierz
2011 Park & Playgrounds Committee
5th Ward Councilman Paul Drennen, Chairman
6th Ward Councilwoman Janet Tarpley, Vice-Chairperson
4th Ward Councilman Michael Ray, Member
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Park & Recreation Commission
Denise M. Skowron
Chairperson
Mrs. Skowron was appointed to her position by
the Judges of the Common Pleas Court of
Mahoning County on February 17, 1998.
Mrs. Skowron’s term will expire on December
31, 2011.
Gerald Fordham,
Vice Chairperson
Mr. Fordham was appointed to his position by
Youngstown City Council on September 25,
2008.
Mr. Fordham’s term will expire on December 31,
2012.
Anthony Spano
Secretary
Mr. Spano was appointed by Youngstown Mayor
Jay Williams on June 22, 2010.
Mr. Spano’s term will expire on December 31,
2014.
Jason Roller
Member
Mr. Roller was appointed to his position by the
Youngstown Board of Education on January 29,
2009.
Mr. Roller’s term will expire December 31, 2013.
Terri Bryant
Member
Ms. Bryant was appointed to her position by
Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams on June 8, 2011.
Ms. Bryant’s term will expire on December 31, 2015.
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Financial Report
2011 Revenue and Expenditures
Appropriations $2,581,213.00
Expenditures $2,460,151.64
Balance $ 121,061.36
2011 Receipts
Building Rentals $ 60,681.30
Arlington Heights Recreation Center $ 24,845.00
Field Rentals $ 1,900.00
Golf Course Greens Fees $ 42,908.50
Golf Course Cart Rentals $ 22,655.00
Golf Course Tournaments $ 1,040.00
Golf Balls $ 147.00
Golf Tees $ 82.00
Golf Club Rentals $ 90.00
Swimming Pool $ 10,183.00
Adult Basketball League $ 3,628.00
Concessions $ 245.00
Vending $ 2,788.41
Gas & Oil Drilling $ 1,960.70
Other Miscellaneous $ 2,000.00
Total Receipts $ 175,153.91
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Parks & Facilities
The Department of Parks & Recreation strives to offer a safe,
and enjoyable experience for the whole community. An
abundance of well maintained parks and quality facilities
located throughout the city are available for all to enjoy.
We offer many indoor and outdoor facilities. Our rental
facilities are nestled within beautiful neighborhood parks, and
are available to accommodate various sized gatherings at
reasonable prices. The picnic areas are fully equipped with
tables, benches and barbeque grills, and our equipped
playgrounds offer safe, fun filled days for the children. The
department’s tennis courts, basketball courts, and
recreational fields for football, baseball and soccer, for
organized sports or for public access are also available for
outdoor recreation. During the warm summer months, North
Side swimming pool offers a day of low cost aquatic fun for the
entire family. The city also owns and operates the Henry
Stambaugh Municipal Golf Course, 9 holes of challenging golf
offered at below average prices.
To learn more about what the Department of Parks &
Recreation has to offer such as information regarding rates and
availability for our rental facilities and rates and business hours
for the golf course, call the Park office at 330-742-8711 or visit
the city’s website at www.cityofyoungstownoh.com.
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Arlington Heights Recreation Center and Park
The Arlington Heights Recreation Center and Park
located on the north side of the city was developed to
offer quality recreation indoors and out! Open year
round, the center offers it’s members a fitness room
equipped with a variety of exercise equipment, a full size
gymnasium and many programs sure to please all who
come to the center. The campus also has the first park in
the area to offer universally designed play equipment for
children who are unable to play on conventional
equipment. An open pavilion, tennis and basketball
courts are also on the campus.
Memberships are very affordable and information can be
obtained by calling the center at 330-747-3299.
Information is also available on the city’s website .
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Facility Listing
Reservable Facilities
From birthday parties to family reunions, there are indoor and outdoor facilities available at the
following parks to accommodate various sized gatherings. Payment and permits are required.
Crandall
Homestead
Johnson
John White
Playground Sites
Lincoln
Lynn
Wick
The following areas have playground equipment that provide safe and fun filled activities for
children of all ages and physical ability.
Arlington Heights Johnson Wick
Borts John White Wick-Saranac
Crandall Kirkmere Wm. H. McGuffey School
Evergreen Park
Lincoln
Hillman
Lynn
Homestead
MVSD
Ipe Kids World
North Side Pool
Irma Davis Park
Taft Elementary School
Recreation Fields
Fields are available for football, soccer, and baseball for organized sports. Most fields require a
permit.
Arlington Heights Kirkmere
Borts
Kochis
Buckeye
MVSD
Gibson
Oakland
Homestead
Pemberton
Ipe Field
Sports Complex
Johnson
West End
John White
Tennis & Basketball Courts
The following parks are equipped with regulation tennis and basketball courts.
Arlington Heights—tennis & basketball
Borts—basketball
Crandall—tennis
Homestead—basketball
Ipe—basketball
Johnson—tennis & basketball
John White—basketball
Kirkmere—basketball
Kochis—basketball
Lincoln—tennis & basketball
Lynn—tennis & basketball
Wick—tennis
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Property Summary
Park property is patrolled by security and landscaped and maintained by Park
department employees.
Total Acreage 485.21
Locations 44
Buildings 35
Equipped Playgrounds 20
Modular Deck Systems 17
9—Hole Golf Course 1
Multi-Purpose Skating Rink 1
Swimming Pool 1
Enclosed Picnic Pavilions 4
Open Picnic Areas 12
Jogging Path 3
Sled Riding Location 1
Tennis Courts 10
Basketball Courts 12
Football Locations 9
Soccer Locations 7
Hardball Diamonds (2 Lighted) 4
Little League Hardball Fields 5
Little League Softball Field 1
Babe Ruth Hardball Field 1
Softball Diamonds 3
Practice Baseball Field (Back Stop) 2
Bleachers 9
Seating Capacity 17,000
Artificial Lakes 2
Spray Fountain 1
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Programs
In 2011 the Department of Parks and
Recreation provided numerous programs
throughout the year that appealed to all
age groups.
Free “Learn to Swim” classes at North
Side pool were offered through a
partnership with the American Red
Cross. Babysitting and CPR classes were
also held at the Arlington Heights
Recreation Center for the youth of the
community through the partnership.
These opportunities were made possible
through grant funding obtained by the
Red Cross.
The Arlington Heights Recreation Center
hosted programs such as dance line
classes one evening a week and also the
opportunity to pick up a friendly game of
basketball through the open gym program
held several evenings during the week.
These programs are available to members
of the facility.
Another Park department sponsored
program was the “21 & Over” adult
basketball league where 9 teams played
on Sunday afternoons at the “Rec”
center. The program ran from March
through May.
American Red Cross swim lessons at North Side Pool
Babysitting Class at the “Rec” Center
The city owned Henry Stambaugh
Municipal Golf Course was the setting
for the Annual Junior Golf Tournament
held in July where 44 area youth ages 9
to 17, competed for trophies in various
age divisions.
Jazz in the Park, a reoccurring summer
event sponsored by the department with
the assistance of Youngstown City
Council was held at Spring Commons.
Hundreds of jazz enthusiasts came to
enjoy this free event held on Sunday
afternoons in July and August.
Open Gym at the “Rec” Center
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Dance Line Class at the Recreation Center
Junior Golf Tournament at Stambaugh Golf Course
Jazz in the Park at Spring Commons
Annual Christmas Tree for Downtown Square
The 2011 Christmas Tree was chosen from the property of a generous city resident who was
willing to part with their tree to be placed on Central Square in downtown Youngstown. Diamond
Steel donated their time and equipment to assist the city forester in removing the tree. The city
forester also decorated the tree in preparation for the city’s annual tree lighting which was held
December 3.
The forestry program which is a division of the Park department, not only handles the removal of
the annual Christmas tree but is also responsible for the maintenance of city owned trees on
residential streets and in the city parks. The forester was successful in removing 146 trees and
pruned 160 trees from city property this past year. The tree work completed qualified the city for a
Tree City USA designation through the Arbor Day Foundation. The 7th Ward Citizens Coalition
along with the Boulevard Block Watch and the Treez Please organizations assisted in acquiring this
designation by planting 36 trees in the city.
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Programs - Summer Day Camp
Every year the Department of Parks & Recreation sponsors an eight week
Summer Day Camp program at six park sites which enabled over 700
children from the community the opportunity to experience recreation that
any child would enjoy. This year from June15 through August 10th, the
campers participated in weekly sports tournaments which included baseball,
basketball, football and volleyball. A double dutch jump rope tournament
was also held. Winners in the events were given basketballs, frisbees, water
bottles, backpacks and school supplies for prizes. Field trips to Chuck E
Cheese, Youngstown Skating Rink, Mahoning Valley Bowling Lanes and
Wagon Trails Animal Park were enjoyed by many. Also, the children were
given the opportunity to swim at North Side Pool, experience track and
field day, an end of the season picnic and a trip to the Great Lakes Science
Center. The program also had special guests, Heart Reach Ministries and
the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, talk to the children about citizenship
and stewardship. The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley also
visited the park sites to educate the children on the topic of safety at home
which included CPR techniques. Other educational aspects of the program
involved a cultural arts unit entitled “Welcome to Mexico” which taught the
campers the history and customs of Mexico and an African American
cultural study featuring Lebron James’s life and career as a pro basketball
player.
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Arts and craft sessions were also a part of the
program and free breakfast and lunch was
served daily to the children through a grant
from the Ohio Department of Education.
The entire program is supervised by an
experienced and trained staff who embrace
the opportunity to mentor and make a
difference in the lives of the children of the
community who participate.
Children are our most precious possession,
the slogan of the Park department, is
significant to this program and it’s success.
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Recognition
The City of Youngstown Parks & Recreation
Department’s Henry Stambaugh Municipal
Golf Course was featured in the Youngstown
Vindicator in May after area golfers voted the #1
hole as being one of the best golf holes to play in
the valley. For more information regarding fees
and hours of operation at the golf course, call the
Park office at 330.742.8711 or the golf course at
330.743.5370.
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Mission Statement
To provide safe, quality parks and recreation to the community
focusing on fitness, wellness, environmental education and mental
and physical well-being. To sustain core programming, services
and facilities through efficient and effective business practices.
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City of Youngstown
Department of Parks and Recreation
26 South Phelps Street
Youngstown, OH 44503
330.742.8711