CITY OF
DARLINGTON
2010
Parks and Recreation
Summer
Program
What’s new in 2010?
Lighted Walking Path
The paved walking path follows the Pecatonica River from the Black Bridge Park
to Riverside Park. Take a leisurely evening stroll and enjoy the many sights and sounds
along the waters edge. Enjoy the beautiful flower garden plots along the walking trail.
Hanging Flower Baskets
Help beautify Historic Downtown Darlington with hanging flower baskets. A few
flower baskets are available to purchase in your name or a loved ones name. Contact the
Darlington Chamber / Main Street Office for information.
Swimming Pool
Longer open swim times in the afternoon.
Three sessions of swimming lessons.
Water Aerobics
A Doggie swim Fund raiser for the Darlington K-9 unit.
Kids Fitness is back
Two sessions of Kid’s Fitness.
Ball Programs
T – Ball and Pitchball
Pony League
Girl’s softball: 3rd and 4th grade; 5th and 6th grade; 7th and 8th grade
Annual Hot Dog feed
The Darlington Fire Department will again sponsor the end of the season hot dog
feed for all T-ball players after their final game, Friday, Aug. 6th.
Pecatonica River Trails Park (campgrounds)
Additional camping sites as well as electricity to a few present sites.
Dear Participant:
On behalf of the City of Darlington and the Parks and Recreation Department I would
like to invite you to participate in the many activities offered this summer. This brochure
is intended to give you an overview of our programs, facilities and services offered this
summer. Take your time to browse through the brochure. Please note the programs that
require registration. There are a few new programs offered this summer, as well as
expansion and improvement of the present programs. If you have any questions,
comments or concerns, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department, as we are
committed to maintaining and improving the quality of your Parks and Recreation
programs.
Help keep your Parks neat and clean by picking up your trash.
City Office:
Office Hours:
Office Phone:
Cell Phone:
Web Site
627 Main Street, P. O. Box 207
8:00 – 4:30 P.M.
776 – 4986
482 – 2511
www.darlingtonwi.org
Doug Lindstrom
Parks and Recreation Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pool
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Summer Ball Programs
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Recreational Activities
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Adult Programs
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Senior Citizens
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Dora Ritter Wellness Center ……………………………….
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Library Programs
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Park Information
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Kids Fitness
Seasonal Recreation Programs
Discount Ticket Program
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POOL
The Darlington Municipal Pool is scheduled to open Saturday, May 29, 2010 and
close Sunday, August 29, 2010.
Pool Registration
Participants will be required to pre-register for the swimming lessons and the
Kid’s Fitness classes. Registration is required due to limited enrollment for each class in
order to give all participants sufficient instruction time. To register, contact the
Darlington City Office or the Darlington swimming Pool.
Registrations begins Monday, May 17, 2010
Pool Phone
(608) 776 – 3102
Pool Passes
Family Season
Adult Season
Grade & High School
Senior Citizen (age 65 +)
Swimming Lessons
Parent and Child Aquatic
Water Aerobics
General Admission
Adult
Grade & High School
Pool Hours
$ 87.00
$ 46.50
$ 43.50
Free
$ 25.00
$ 17.50
$ 15.00 per session
$ 2.75
$ 2.50
Monday - Friday
10:00 – 12:15 Swim lessons
4:30 – 6:30
12:30 – 4:30 Open swim
6:30 – 8:30
Adult swim, lap swim
infant classes, water aerobics
Open swim
4:30 – 6:30
5:30 – 6:30
Adult swim
Family swim
Saturday and Sunday
12:30 – 4:30 Open swim
6:30 – 8:30 Open swim
Special Pool Hours
Canoe Fest Weekend
Saturday, June 12th
Sunday, June 13th
12:30 – 4:30 Open swim
4:30 – 8:30 Open swim
Independence Day
Sunday, July 4th
12:30 – 4:30 Open swim
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Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics (if an instructor is available) will be held Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Adult Swim The pool is open for adults (18 yrs. +) Monday through Sunday for Adult
Swim from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. There may be other programs using the pool during adult
swim.
Lap Swim
The pool is open for adults (18 yrs. +) Monday, Wednesday, Friday for lap
swimming from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. There may be Parent and Child Aquatic classes using
pool during lap swim.
Family Swim
The pool is open for family swim on Saturday and Sunday
evenings from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Children need to be accompanied by an adult (18 yrs. +)
and in the pool at all times.
Doggie Swim Sunday evening, August 29th from 6:30 till 8:00 p.m.
Private Pool Rental The swimming pool is available for private groups to rent. The
pool is available Monday through Sunday after open swim closes at 8:30 p.m. Pool
rental fee is $ 75.00 per hour. Contact the swimming pool for available dates.
Pool Safety Reminders
We ask that you observe the following rules so that you and all patrons have a
safe and enjoyable swim at the pool.
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Children 6 years old and under need to be accompanied in the pool with an
adult (18 yrs +)
Do not enter the pool if you have a communicable disease or an open cut
Do not drink the pool water
Do not bring food, drink, gum, glass or shatterable objects into the pool area
Do not run or engage in rough play in the pool area
Do not bring animals into the pool area
Diaper changing on the pool deck is prohibited
Smoking, tobacco products and alcoholic beverages prohibited in pool area
Take shower before entering pool and after use of toilet facilities
Flotation devices are not allowed during open swim
Swimmers are required to pass a swimming skills test to utilize the diving area
Store clothes and belongings in pool basket provided, return basket to basket
window after each use
Only one person allowed on the diving ladders and diving board at a time
The pool will not open when pool water temperature drops below 65 degrees
Pool will close if lightning or severe weather warnings occur
Pool will close if less than 10 swimmers in pool after lifeguard break
The City of Darlington is not responsible for lost or stolen items
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Red Cross Learn -To -Swim Program
Red Cross Swimming Lessons will be offered this summer under the Learn- toSwim program that features ability levels. The American Red Cross offers six
comprehensive levels of classes. The six levels of Learn- to- Swim instruction helps
swimmers of all ages and varying abilities develop their swimming and water safety
skills. It is designed to give students a positive learning experience. The American Red
Cross Learn-to-Swim program teaches aquatic and safety skills in a logical progression.
When you successfully complete all levels you will be able to swim skillfully and be safe
in and around water. All Red Cross swimming lessons are taught by certified Water
Safety Instructors. There are three sessions of swimming lessons offered this summer.
Each session is two weeks in length which meets Monday thru Friday for 30 minutes of
class time. Swimmers may be moved up or down a level according to their swimming
ability. Please read the following course descriptions so your child is enrolled in the
proper class. If you are unsure of the level your child was enrolled in last swimming
season, contact the swimming pool. There needs to be six swimmers enrolled for the
class to be held.
Dates:
1st session
2nd session
3rd session
Times: 1st session
Monday, June 21
Thru Friday, July 2
2nd session
Monday, July 12
Thru Friday, July 23
3rd session
Monday, July 26
thru Friday, Aug. 6
Fee:
Monday, June 21 – Friday, July 2
Monday, July 12 – Friday, July 23
Monday, July 26 – Friday, Aug. 6
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:35 – 11:05 a.m.
11:10 – 11:40 a.m.
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.
Levels 3, 5 and 6c
Levels 2, 4 and 6a
Levels 1, 4 and 5
Levels 1, 2 and 3
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:35 – 11:05 a.m.
11:10 – 11:40 a.m.
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.
Levels 4, 5 and 6b
Levels 3, 5 and 6c
Levels 1, 2 and 3
Levels 1, 2 and 4
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:35 – 11:05 a.m.
11:10 – 11:40 a.m.
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.
Levels 3, 4 and 6a
Levels 4, 5 and 6b
Levels 1, 2 and 3
Levels 1, 2 and 5
$ 25.00
It is recommended swimmers practice their skills taught before enrolling into a new class.
The skill requirement in level 3 is sometimes difficult and additional practice is needed to
pass this level.
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Level I -- Introduction to Water Skills
There are no prerequisites for this level. The objectives of Level 1 are to learn
basic personal water safety information and skills, to help participants feel comfortable in
the water and to enjoy the water safely. In Level 1, participants learn elementary aquatic
skills, which they will build on as they progress through the six Learn-to-Swim levels.
At this level, participants begin developing good attitudes about swimming and water
safety, good swimming habits and safe practices in and around the water. Skill
assessment: enter independently, using either the ladder, steps or side, travel at least 5
yards, bob 3 times then safely exit the water. Glide on front at least 2 body lengths, roll
to a back float for 3 seconds and recover to a vertical position.
Level II -- Fundamental Aquatic Skills
Participants entering this course must have a Level 1 certificate or must be able to
demonstrate all the completion requirements of Level 1. The objective of Level 2 is to
give participants success with fundamental skills. Participants learn to float without
support and to recover to a vertical position. This level marks the beginning of true
locomotion skills. Participants continue to explore simultaneous and alternating arm and
leg actions on the front and back to lay the foundation for future strokes. Skills
assessment: step from side into chest-deep water, move into a front float for 5 seconds,
roll to back, float for 5 seconds then return to a vertical position. Move into a back float
for 5 seconds, roll to front then recover to a vertical position. Push off and swim using
combined arm and leg actions on front for 5 body lengths, roll to back, float for 15
seconds, roll to front then continue swimming for 5 body lengths.
Level III -- Stroke Development
Participants entering this course must have a Level 2 certificate or must be able to
demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 2. The objectives of Level 3 are for
participants to learn the survival float, the elementary backstroke and to coordinate the
front crawl. They are introduced to the scissors kick and the dolphin kick and build on
the fundamentals of treading water. Participants also learn rules for headfirst entries and
begin to learn to enter the water headfirst from the side of the pool. Skills assessment:
jump into deep water from the side, swim front crawl for 15 yards, maintain position by
treading or floating for 30 seconds and swim elementary backstroke for 15 yards.
Level IV -- Stroke Improvement
Participants entering this course must have a Level 3 certificate or must be able to
demonstrate all the completion requirements in Level 3. The objectives of Level 4 are to
develop confidence in the strokes learned thus far and to improve other aquatic skills.
Participants improve their skills and increase their endurance by swimming familiar
strokes (front crawl, elementary backstroke) for greater distances. Students also continue
to build upon the scissors kick and dolphin kick by adding the arms for sidestroke and
butterfly. The back crawl and the breaststroke are introduced in Level 4, as well as the
basics of turning at a wall. Skill assessment: perform a feet-first entry into deep water,
swim front crawl for 25 yards, change direction and position as necessary and swim
elementary backstroke for 25 yards. Swim breaststroke for 15 yards, change direction
and position as necessary and swim back crawl for 15 yards.
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Level V -- Stroke Refinement
Participants entering this course must have a Level 4 certificate or must be able to
demonstrate all the course requirements in Level 4. The objectives of Level 5 are to
coordinate and refine strokes. Participants refine their performance of all the strokes
(front crawl, back crawl, butterfly, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and sidestroke)
and increase their distances. Flip turns on the front and back are also introduced. Skill
assessment: perform a shallow-angle dive into deep water, swim front crawl for 50
yards, change direction and position of travel as necessary and swim elementary
backstroke for 50 yards. Swim breaststroke for 25 yards, change direction and position
of travel as necessary and swim back crawl for 25 yards.
Level VI -- Swimming and Skill Proficiency
Participants entering this course must have a Level 5 certificate or must be able to
demonstrate all the skills required to complete Level 5. The objectives of Level 6 are to
refine strokes so students swim them with more ease, efficiency, power and smoothness
over greater distances. Level 6 is designed with “menu” options—a) Personal Water
Safety, b) Fundamentals of Diving and c) Fitness Swimmer. These options focus on
preparing participants for more advanced courses, such as Water Safety Instructor, or
other aquatic activities, such as competitive swimming or diving. This level is
customized to meet the objectives of the participant. The level is promoted for
participants who want to enter competition or those who want to achieve a higher level of
fitness. Participants who want to enter the Water Safety Instructor course or courses in
the Lifeguarding program can use this level to practice the prerequisites for those courses.
Because of the variety this level offers, participants can repeat it to focus on different
goals each time. Sill assessment: Personal Water Safety – swim 500 yards continuously
using any 3 strokes of your choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke. Jump into
deep water, perform a survival float for 5 minutes, roll onto back and perform a back
float for 5 minutes. Perform a feet-first surface dive, retrieve an object from the bottom
of the pool at a depth of 7 to 10 feet, return to surface and return to starting point.
Fundamentals of Diving – swim 500 yards continuously using any 3 strokes of your
choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke. Perform a two-part takeoff with a
feet-first entry from a 1- meter diving board. Perform a two-part takeoff with a head-first
entry from a 1 - meter diving board. Fitness Swimmer – swim 500 yards continuously
using any strokes of your choice, swimming at least 50 yards of each stroke. Perform the
Copper 12-minute swim test and compare results with the pre-assessment results.
Parent and Child Aquatics
American Red Cross Parent and Child Aquatics are designed to orient young
children (from age 6 months to about 3 years) to the water and prepare them to learn to
swim in the American Red Cross Learn-to Swim courses. Parent MUST accompany each
child into the water. It is not designed to teach children to become good swimmers or
even to survive in the water on their own. Parent and Child Aquatics give parents safety
information and teach techniques to help them orient their children to the water. It also
provides direction regarding how to supervise water activities in a responsible manner.
This program is a bonding experience that will fill instructors, parents and children with
wonderful lifelong memories.
Parent and Child Aquatics classes are two weeks in length which meet Monday,
Wednesday and Friday for 20 minutes. All children are required to wear protective pullups or rubber pants while in the pool. There needs to be four swimmers enrolled for the
class to be held.
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Parent and Child Aquatics Level 1
Level 1 (6 months to 18 months) introduces basic skills to parents and children. Parents
are taught to work safely with their child in the water, including how to appropriately
support and hold their child in the water and how to prepare and encourage their child to
participate fully and try the skills. Several water safety topics are also introduced and
directed to parents. Children are introduced to basic skills that lay a foundation to help
them learn to swim in the future
Date: Monday, July 12 – Friday, July 23
Time: 5:30 – 5:50 p.m.
Fee: $ 17.50
Parent and Child Aquatics Level 2
Level 2 (18 months to 3 year old) builds on the skills introduced in Level 1.
Participants improve on these skills and learn more advanced skills in Level 2.
Dates:
Time:
Fee:
1st session
2nd session
5:30 – 5:50 p.m.
$ 17.50
Monday, June 21 - Friday, July 2
Monday, July 26 – Friday, Aug. 6
Water Aerobics
Water Aerobics is designed to meet the needs of low impact exercise movement
in the water or with greater movement, participants will benefit from a more vigorous
workout. Water Aerobics meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:15 till 6:15 pm. There
needs to be 10 participants registered for the class.
Dates:
1st session
2nd session
Time:
5:15 – 6:15 pm
Fee:
$ 15.00 per class
Tuesday, June 15 – Thursday, July 15
Tuesday, July 20 – Thursday, August 19
Adult swimming lessons
Adult swimming lessons will be offered if there is enough interest shown. Sign
up at the pool for the lessons. The classes are taught by certified Water Safety
Instructors.
Swim Parties
The swimming pool is reserved for 6th, 7th and 8th grade student (fall 2010) on
Friday evenings for after hours swim parties. Swimmers can bring pool toys and floating
devices to the parties. Music will be provided. The swim parties will start at 8:30 p.m.
(after open swim hours) till 10:45 p.m. Cost for the swim parties is $ 2.50 per person.
Dates for the swim parties will be determined during the summer, check at the pool for
the dates. In the event of inclement weather the pool parties will not be held.
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Doggie Swim
Take your dog for a swim in the Pool on the last day of the season, Sunday
August 29th from 6:30 till 8:00 pm. A waiver will need to be signed stating that all dogs
have current registration and their shots are up to date. Dogs are only allowed in the pool
during this event. All funds raised from this event goes to help support the Darlington
police Department K - 9 unit fund drive. Doggie waist bags will be provided.
Cost is $ 5.00 per dog.
Kids Fitness
The summer Kids Fitness program for boys and girls will emphasize developing
motor skills through tumbling and fun games. Classes are held Monday thru Friday
evenings at the Darlington Municipal Building gym. Minimum of 10 with a maximum of
20 participants per class. Preregistration is required.
Registration begins Monday, May 17, 2010
Dates: 1st session
2nd session
Monday, June 14 – Friday, June 25
Monday, July 5 – Friday, July 16
Times:
Pre School age
Grades K – 2nd grade
Fee:
$ 24.00
5:00 – 5:50 p.m.
6:00 – 6:50 p.m.
Pre - school
This class is designed to help develop motor skills, coordination and team play
through tumbling, play activities and games. Floor exercise, forward and backward rolls
and floor beam will be introduced.
Grades K – 2nd grade
This class will have an emphasis on healthy play activities and fun games using
parachute, kicker’s soccer, whiffle ball and kickball. Floor exercise, rolls, cartwheel,
leaps on the floor beam, mounts and dismounts will round out this class.
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SUMMER BALL PROGRAMS
The summer ball programs are scheduled to start Monday, June 7 and run for
9 weeks ending Friday, August 6, 2010.
Monday
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Pitchball practice
T - Ball games
Pony League
Grades 3 – 4
Kindergarten –1st –2nd
Grades 7 – 8
Tuesday
9:00 – Noon
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
T – ball practice
Pony League
Girls Softball
Girls Softball
Girls Softball
Kindergarten – 1st–2nd
Grades 7 – 8
Grades 3 – 4
Grades 5 – 6
Grades 7 – 8
Wednesday
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 12:30 p.m.
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Pitchball practice
T – Ball games
Pony League
Grades 3 – 4
Kindergarten – 1 – 2
Grades 7 – 8
Thursday
9:00 – Noon
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
T – Ball practice
Pony League
Girls Softball
Girls Softball
Girls Softball
Kindergarten-1st-2nd
Grades 7 – 8
Grades 3 – 4
Grades 5 – 6
Grades 7 – 8
Friday
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Pitchball practice
T – Ball games
Grades 3 – 4
Kindergarten – 1 – 2
Grade level refers to grades just completed in
2009 – 2010 school year
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Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades
T – Ball starts on Monday, June 7th. Practice will be held Tuesday and Thursday.
Scheduled games will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Batters hit a soft baseball
off a stationary batting tee. The first week of T – Ball, (June 7th – 11th) players will meet
daily (Monday thru Friday) from 10:30 till noon for practice on fundamentals and drills:
throwing, hitting, fielding and the rules of the game. Friday, June 11th, all T - Ball
players will be divided equally into teams. Team T - shirts will be handed out. Starting
the second week, games will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday’s. The games
will be played at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the morning. There are five evening games
scheduled. The evening dates are: Friday, June 18th, Friday, July 9th; Friday, July 23rd;
Friday, July 30th; and Friday, August 6th. The evening games times are at 6:00 p.m. or
7:00 p.m.
Fee: $ 12.00
T– Ball
Pitchball
3rd and 4th grade
Pitchball starts on Monday, June 7th. Practice will be held on Monday,
Wednesday and Fridays. Practice time will be spent on fundamentals and drills:
throwing, hitting and fielding. The practices will supplement the traveling Pitchball
team.
Fee: $ 12.00
Pony League
Grades 7 and 8
Pony League is tentatively scheduled to start Monday, April12th. A player /
parent informational meeting will be held for uniform sizing, practice dates, times and
game scheduled. During the summer, Pony League practices will be held Monday
through Thursday from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Pony League has scheduled games against
surrounding communities.
Fee: $ 22.00
Girls Softball League
Grades 3 and 4
Girls Softball starts on Tuesday, May 11th at 5:00 p.m. following the High School
practice. Girls Softball practice will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at SIEG
Field. Practice times during the month of May will be announced at the first practice on
May 11th. The girls have scheduled games against surrounding communities.
Fee: $ 22.00
Girls Softball League
Grades 5 and 6
Girls Softball starts on Tuesday, May 11th at 6:00 pm. Girls Softball practice will
be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at SIEG Field. Practice times during the
month of May will be announced at the first practice on May 11th. The girls have
scheduled games against surrounding communities.
Fee: $ 22.00
Girls Softball League
Grades 7 and 8
Girls Softball starts Tuesday, May 4th following the Girls High School Softball
game. Practice will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at SIEG Field. Practice
dates and times during the month of May will be announced at the first practice on
May 4th. The girls have scheduled games against surrounding communities.
Fee: $ 22.00
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Recreational Activities
Outdoor Basketball Courts
An outdoor lighted basketball court is located at Riverside Park (behind Piggly
Wiggly) and at the Swimming Pool Park. The lights to the courts are on a clock timer to
shut off at 11:00 p.m. Lights can be turned on any time between dusk and 11:00 p.m.
Please restrict time of play to 1 hour if others are waiting.
Tennis Courts
The lighted tennis court is located at the Swimming Pool Park. The lights to the
tennis court are on a clock timer to shut off at 11:00 p.m. Lights can be turned on any
time between dusk and 11:00 p.m. Please restrict playing time to 1 hour if others are
waiting.
Sand Volleyball Courts
The lighted sand volleyball court is located at the Black Bridge Park. The lights
to the volleyball court are on a clock timer to shut off at 11:00 p.m. Lights can be turned
on any time between dusk and 11:00 p.m.
Campgrounds
The campgrounds are located at Pecatonica River Trails Park. There are 30
electric camp sites and 2 non – electric camp sites complete with picnic table and fire
ring. The campground has restroom / shower facilities, RV dump station, group fire
rings, handicapped fishing pier, canoe launch, playground equipment and horseshoe pits.
Playground Equipment
Swimming Pool Park: In 2008, a new playground structure was installed which
replaced the existing old and outdated equipment. Enough funds were raised to complete
phase I and II, a playground structure designed for ages 5 – 12 years old. Phase III is a
playground structure designed for ages 3 – 5 years old. Funds are still needed to
complete Phase III. Organizations or individuals who wish to help fund Phase III are
encouraged to contact the City Office. With the overwhelming community support, we
can complete phase III this summer.
Pecatonica River Trails Park (campgrounds): In 2008, a new playground structure
designed for ages 5 – 12 years old. The Darlington Optimist Club provided the funding
for the structure.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
Adult Softball Programs
Men’s League: There are eight teams involved in the Men’s League which plays
games on Tuesday evenings at the Ball Park. The Men’s Softball League meeting is held
the first week in April with play to begin May 11th, 2010. President / Treasure of the
league is Doug Lindstrom.
Women’s League: After a two year’s absent, the Women’s League will try to
gain support this year. The League plays games on Wednesday evenings at the Ball Park.
The Women’s Softball League meeting is held the first week of April with play to begin
in late May. President / Treasurer of the League is Lori Leahy.
Adult Co – Ed Volleyball League
A recreational co-ed adult volleyball league is held at the sand volleyball courts
located at the Black Bridge Park on Wednesday evenings. The league meeting is held in
late April with play to begin in late May.
Men’s 4 x 4 Summer Basketball League
The Men’s 4 x 4 basketball league is scheduled to play on Monday evenings at
the Municipal Building gym. The league meeting will be held mid May with play to
begin Monday, June 6th.
Women’s 4 x 4 Summer Basketball League
The Women’s 4 x 4 basketball league is scheduled to play on Tuesday evenings at
the Municipal Building gym. The league meeting will be held mid May with play to
begin Tuesday, June 8th.
SENIOR CITIZENS
The Darlington Municipal Building is the site for some of the gatherings offered
for Senior Citizens. Seniors gather for cards, bingo, pool games, movies and socializing.
The senior’s for United Nutrition Program serves hot, delicious, well balanced meals
Monday through Friday, at 12:00 o’clock noon. Reservations can be made by calling
776 – 4696 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
The Charlotte Minkey Estate funds enabled the purchase of needed items for the
seniors of the community. A computer system, complete with web cam, copy machine
and internet capabilities allow the seniors to surf the web. Movies are shown Friday
afternoons on the big screen TV with surround sound. New tables were purchased for the
Senior Center. Arts and Crafts supplies, games and supplies provided additional
activities for the seniors.
The Darlington Senior Citizens Club meets at the Senior Center on the 2nd and
4th Mondays of each Month at 1:00 p.m. A short meeting is held and the afternoon is
filled with playing card games of Euchre, 500 and bingo. A light lunch is served
following the meeting.
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SEASONAL RECREATION PROGRAMS
Fall
Flag football
Open gym
Grades 4, 5, and 6
Winter
Girls basketball
Grades 2, 3 and 4
Boys basketball
Grades 2, 3 and 4
Open gym
Sledding
Adult Women’s Volleyball League
Adult Men’s Volleyball League
Adult Men’s 4 x 4 Basketball League
Spring
Soccer
Soccer
Grades 1, 2 and 3
Grades 4, 5 and 6
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DORRA RITTER WELLNESS CENTER
Darlington Municipal Building
627 Main Street
Hours: Sunday through Thursday
24 hours
Friday & Saturday
4:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
776 – 4965
MEMBERSHIP RATES
All memberships are non-refundable
Full Membership
Yearly
Monthly
Startup Fee
Family (husband, wife and dependent children)
Individual (18 yrs. and up)
Senior Individual (62 and up)
H. S. / College
$ 369.00
$ 249.00
$ 161.00
$ 151.00
$ 32.00
$ 23.00
$ 17.00
$ 16.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 50.00
$ 180.00
NA
NA
(14 and up or full time college until 22)
Day Care Provider
(Gym use 10 – 2 pm M-F)
Guest passes (exercise rooms only)
Replacement keys
$ 5.00
$ 15.00
Short term Memberships
H. S. / College
1 – 4 months
Rehab w/ Doctor’s referral
1 – 4 months
$ 40.00 a month (plus $10.00
key fee) paid in full
$40.00 a month (plus $10.00
key fee) paid in full
Membership additions:
Individual membership to a Couple membership: add $ 5.00 per month
Individual membership to a Individual + child(ren) membership: add $ 2.00 a child
per month
Senior membership to a Senior couple membership: add $ 3.00 per month
Monthly Contract Guidelines: Requires a minimum of one-year (12 consecutive
months) membership and is continuous thereafter. Written cancellation request is
required 10 days before transaction date to cancel that month’s bank draft. Early
termination fee $150.00 prior to 12 consecutive months.
Startup Fee: Transaction fee, orientation, three (3) PT sessions, daily towel and one
new key.
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Wellness Center Rules & Policies:
Wellness Center
1. Do not let anyone in the building that does not have a key.
2. No swearing, yelling or fighting allowed.
3. Do not drop your child/ren off and leave. Parent supervision is required.
4. Do not throw rocks, snowballs or anything else outside or around Wellness
Center doors.
5. No skateboarding on steps of building.
6. If you see someone not following rules, please find out their name, write a
note or e-mail on what they were doing. Members need to police the areas
when there is no staff on duty to in order to keep areas maintained.
7. If something breaks, please inform the office.
8. Misused equipment and services will not be tolerated.
9. Members in violation will result in termination of membership.
Exercise rooms
1. Be courteous to others
a. wipe off machines when done.
b. put weights away.
c. in busy times, limit of 30 minutes on a machine.
d. do not expect to use certain equipment everyday. Wait your turn for
equipment.
2. No food or beverage in exercise rooms unless approved by staff.
3. Children 14 years and older can use exercise rooms without adult supervision.
4. Children 12 to 14 must have adult supervision in exercise rooms.
5. No children under 12 years old in exercise rooms.
6. Sign in and out each time you come in on computer.
7. Return all items to correct places.
8. Use 1 personal towel and place in laundry cart when done.
9. Use equipment for what it is intended for. Do not misuse equipment.
10. Do not bang weight stacks.
11. Wear proper workout cloths.
12. Bring a clean pair of shoes to workout with and clean off your shoes before
getting on machines.
13. Guest passes for exercise rooms only. $ 5.00 per guest and drop in mailbox in
Cardio Room.
Gymnasium
1. be courteous to others in the gymnasium.
2. No guest passes.
3. Children under 12 years old must have adult supervision to be in the
gymnasium.
4. No skateboards or footballs in the gymnasium.
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Wellness Center Summer Programs
Men’s 4 x 4 Basketball
18 yrs. +
Starting Monday, June 7th
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Women’s 4 x 4 Basketball
18 yr. +
Starting Tuesday, June 8th
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Jump Training
Tuesdays June 15th – August 3rd
8:00 – 9:00 am
Thursday, June 17th – August 5th
11:00 – 12:00 noon
Six Pack Abs
Tuesday and Thursday
12:00 noon – 12:20 pm
Sports Training
Contact Wellness Center if interested
Boot Camp Challenge
Monday – Friday
Times posted in Wellness Center at a later date.
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Johnson Public Library
Theme: Make a Splash – Read !
June 15th – July 15th
Pre Kindergarten thru 5th grade
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
“Make a Splash – Read!” is the theme for the Summer Library Reading Program
(SLP) at Johnson Public Library, beginning on June 15th and continuing through July
15th. Programs will be held every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon from 3:00 – 4:30
p. m. Children will explore the world of water and water fun through stories, songs,
games and other activities about oceans, rivers, lakes and pools and the creatures that
live there. The 2010 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, PreKindergarten through 5th grade, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, a reading
club and more.
Families are invited to join in the special events of the reading program. We have
invited Snakes Alive, a program that introduces the modern world of reptiles on June
17th. The Amazing Al will be returning to Johnson Public Library this summer with
his magic show on July 6th. Make a Splash at your library with movies on
Wednesday afternoons at 3:00 p. m. beginning on June 16th and continuing through
the month of July. We will have fun, games and prizes on Auction Day on July 8th.
For every 15 minutes that you read, you will receive one auction buck to bid on items.
On Awards Day, registered readers will receive great prizes for their hard work; then
everyone eats pizza in the park on July 13th.
The Summer Library Reading Program does not end then. Save the date for a
family sing-a-long with strums of Allan Lieberman’s guitar as he sings about frogs as
the summer finale of Make a Splash – Read!
Registration for the Summer Reading Program at Johnson Public Library begins on
June 15th. For more information or to pre-register, call Janis Schlappi at the library at
776 – 4171. All programs are free of charge.
Library hours:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
1:30 – 8:30 p.m.
1:30 – 8:30 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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PARKS
Swimming Pool Park.
The Swimming Pool Park is located at the northern end of Darlington off of
County Road F. The park is busy during the summer months with swimming at the
outdoor swimming pool. There is a lighted tennis court and basketball court next to
the pool with parking available at each. The park also has two shelter pavilions
equipped with picnic tables, cooking grills, restrooms and playground equipment.
The park’s sloping terrain provides sledding during the winter months.
Riverside Park.
Riverside Park is located on the east side of downtown along the Pecatonica River
behind the Piggly Wiggly Supermarket. The park has two lighted ball diamonds,
each equipped with restrooms and a concession stand. Sieg Field is home for the
Little League teams and the girls softball teams. The City Field is home for the adult
Men’s and Women’s Softball Leagues, Pony League, T-ball and Pitchball teams. The
Darlington High School softball program utilizes both fields during their softball
season. There is also a lighted basketball court, playground equipment, a shelter
pavilion equipped with picnic tables and cooking grill. A canoe launch is available
for easy access to the Pecatonica River for canoeing pleasure. Fishing can be done
along the banks of the river.
Pecatonica River Trails Park.
Pecatonica River Trails Park is located on the west side of downtown along the
Pecatonica River. The Cheese Country Recreational ATV Trail runs adjacent to the
park which enables trail users access to the campgrounds. There are thirty two
designated camping sites, thirty with electrical hook – ups. All sites have picnic table
and fire pit. All sites are on a first come – first serve basis with a fee charged for
camping. The park has open green space, picnic tables and playground equipment.
The restroom / shower facility is available for trail users and campers. A
Recreational Dump Station is now complete for campers use. A canoe launch,
located next to camping sites 3 and 4, just below the rapids provides easy access into
the Pecatonica River. A handicapped fishing pier, located just above the rapids,
makes for a great fishing spot for adults and younger fisherman. The Annual Kid’s
Fishery, which is held mid-July, has many kid’s with their parents fishing along both
sides of the river banks above and below the rapids. There will be additional camping
sites to be added this summer complete with electric, table and fire pit. The Optimist
Club of Darlington provided funding for new playground structure at the
campgrounds.
Camping fee:
$ 13.00 per night non - electric sites
$ 18.00 per night electric sites
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Black Bridge Park.
The Black Bridge Park is located on the northwestern end of Darlington along
State HWY 23. The park has open green space for seasonal field games of flag
football and soccer. The Park has two lighted sand volleyball courts, picnic tables
and grills. The local Darlington Lion’s Club completed a shelter house with electric
and picnic tables. A covered foot bridge, designed and built by students in the
Darlington High School Tech Ed woods class; crosses the dry water creek. A
handicapped fishing pier, located just above the railroad bridge allows easy access for
fishing along the banks of the Pecatonica River. The boat ramp allows easy entry and
exit of the river for canoes. Fishing is done along the river banks and under the
railroad bridge.
Veterans Memorial Park.
Veterans Memorial Park is located at the upper end of Main Street next to the
Johnson Public Library, Lafayette County Historical Society, Lafayette County
Courthouse and Darlington Municipal Building. This park has lots of shaded area
with benches along the sidewalks. The shade provides a great place to set up your
lawn chair and enjoy the annual Canoe Fest Parade, Shamrock Parade, Veterans
Memorial Day Parade, Homecoming Parade and the Christmas Holiday Parade. The
Canoe Festival arts and crafts sale, Library programs and Darlington Day Care enjoy
the park for their activities.
Festival Grounds Park.
Festival Grounds is located at the south end of Main Street next to the Pecatonica
River. This park is home to many community events and gatherings. With the
addition of an octagon shelter and seating, the community can enjoy the summer
“Tunes of Twilight” musical entertainment as well as the seasonal displays during the
Halloween and Christmas seasons. The centrally location of the park provides for a
great gathering area for the High School homecoming parade, Halloween parade and
the Christmas parade and tree lighting events. The annual Canoe Festival, Cinco De
Mayo Fiesta, and the weekly Farmers Market utilized the Festival Grounds Park.
Walking Path.
The paved walking path follows the Pecatonica River from the Black Bridge Park
to Riverside Park. The path is lighted for your evening walk. During your walk
along the path you may see Bluebirds nesting in their boxes, hear the whispering
water sounds as the river glides over the rapids or enjoy and listen to nature at one of
the resting benches along the path. Garden plots along the path add colorful flowers
throughout the spring, summer and fall for your enjoyment. The garden plots are
maintained by business, organizations, individuals and the Darlington Garden Club
members. We ask that you follow a few simple rules so everyone can enjoy the
walking path: no motorized vehicles allowed on the walking path; mini bikes, ATV
or snowmobiles; and no horses allowed on the walking path.
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Shelter House Reservation
Darlington has four shelter houses which can be reserved for your family picnic,
company picnic or reunion gathering. Two shelter houses are located at the
Swimming Pool Park, one is located at Riverside Park and one is located at Black
Bridge Park. The shelters are on a first come - first serve basis unless they are
reserved. All shelter houses are equipped with picnic tables, grills, restrooms
facilities, electrical outlets and playground equipment. A fee of $ 39.00 is charged to
reserve a shelter. To reserve a shelter, contact the Darlington City Office at
776 - 4970.
Bridge
Capture your precious wedding pictures or even hold your wedding or gathering
at one of the two covered bridges. One Bridge is located in the Darlington Industrial
Park across from the Super 8 Motel. The other bridge is located at Black Bridge
Park. The bridges were designed and built by students in the Darlington High School
Tech Ed woods class, with assistance from U. W. Platteville engineering students.
The bridge building prepares students for a trade in the construction industry. A fee of
$ 39.00 is charged to reserve a Bridge. To reserve the Bridge, contact the Darlington
City Office at 776 – 4970.
Advertising Kiosk
Through the co-operative efforts of the Darlington Chamber / Main Street
Program and the City of Darlington, an advertising kiosk has been placed along the
Cheese Country ATV Trail at the Pecatonica River Trails Park. This is a great
opportunity to promote your Businesses or organization through a sign advertisement.
The Kiosk has room for 32 advertisement signs. Businesses / organizations are
responsible for the purchase of the sign along with the yearly advertisement fee. If
interested in promoting your Business or organization, please pick up an order form
to secure your spot on the Kiosk see Suzi Osterday at the Darlington Chamber / Main
Street Office, or Doug Lindstrom at the Darlington City Office.
Hanging Flower Baskets
Through the co – operative efforts of the Darlington Chamber / Main Street
Program and the City of Darlington, hanging flower baskets will again beautify
Historic Downtown Darlington. The flower baskets are hung from the decorative
light poles at the end of each median on Main Street. The hanging flower baskets
will contain beautiful and colorful trailing or cascading petunias.
The goal set for the project was $ 4,000.00, which is $ 500.00 per light pole or
$ 250.00 per hanging flower basket. There are a few baskets available yet to be
purchased. Area businesses, organizations or individuals are encouraged to purchase
a hanging basket or light pole. Individuals can purchase a basket or light pole in
memory of a loved one or to commemorate a special occasion.
Through the generous donations from area businesses, organizations and
individuals, we can make the beautification project a reality before the annual Canoe
Festival. Donations can be sent to the Darlington Chamber / Main Street Program.
For additional information, contact Suzi Osterday, Main Street Coordinator at
776 – 3967 or City of Darlington, Doug Lindstrom at 776 – 4970.
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DISCOUNT TICKET PROGRAM
The Darlington Parks and Recreation Department will again be selling discount
tickets for various summer attractions at a savings to you. Tickets are available for
Six Flags Great America, Noah’s Ark Family Park Inc., Mt. Olympus Water &
Theme Park, Chula Vista Resort Indoor & Outdoor Waterpark and the Milwaukee
County Zoo. Tickets can be used anytime during the 2010 season. Purchase your
tickets at the Darlington City Office or the Darlington Swimming Pool starting May
24 through August 29, 2010.
All tickets are non – refundable
SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA
Gate
Sell
Savings
$ 56.64
$ 34.00
$ 22.64
Free: children 2 and under
Summer discount ticket season: April 24, 2010 through September 18, 2010
NOAH’S ARK FAMILY PARK INC.
Gate
Sell
Savings
$ 38.33
$ 28.00
$ 10.33
Free: children 2 and under
Summer discount ticket season: May 29, 2010 through September 6, 2010.
MT. OLYMPUS WATER & THEME PARK
Gate
Sell
Savings
$ 40.00
$ 23.50
$ 16.50
Free: children 2 and under
Summer discount ticket season: May 29, 2010 through September 6, 2010.
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MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO
Adult
Gate
$ 13.25
Sell
$ 9.75
Savings
$ 3.50
Child (3 – 12)
$ 10.25
$ 7.75
$ 2.50
Free: children 2 and under
Season: tickets are good any day and expire on December 31, 2010
CHULA VISTA RESORT INDOOR & OUTDOOR WATERPARK
Gate
Sell
Savings
$ 29.95
$ 19.95
$ 10.00
Free: children under 2
Season for Outdoor Waterpark: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Season for Indoor Waterpark: through December 2010
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