RECREATION POLICIES & REGULATIONS

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Marion Parks and Recreation Department wants to assure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in all of our programs.  Eligibility is based on the following: you must be a Marion resident.  You will need to bring copies of your last pay stubs and previous year’s Federal Income Tax Form.  Assistance will be granted on the basis of the financial need.  We also have a form in the office you must complete.  It can take up to 5 days to complete the whole process.

CITY PARK EVENTS 2009
May 16                         15^th Annual Arts Festival
June 4                          Marion By Moonlight
June 9                          Community Band
June 11                         Marion By Moonlight

2009 PARK BOARD INFORMATION
Park Board Members 

  Charlie Kress
  Terry Speral
  Ed Begley

 

Park Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the Arts and Environment Center, Lowe Park, 4500 N Tenth Street, at 4:00pm. 
All meetings are open to the public.
If you have an item you would like to have discussed by the Marion Park Board, please phone the Marion Parks Office in advance of the meeting.

STAFF DIRECTORY
Richard Fox.....…..Director of Parks and Recreation
                        rfox@cityofmarion.org
Karlene Hummel.....Recreation/Aquatic Coordinator
                        khummel@cityofmarion.org
Pat Carlson…………..…….Administrative Assistant
Mike Carolan……………..Parks Operation Manager
Ed Chalstrom………………Maintenance Supervisor
Mike Cimprich……………………….Parks Operation
Paul Giegerich………………..……..Parks Operation
Eric Mathis…………………………..Parks Operation
Matt Nissen…………………..…….. Parks Operation
Scott Sager……………………….…Parks Operation

 

We have been very busy working on a Master Trails Plan.  Please follow the link to view the maps and plans.

Park Regulations

All parks close at 10 p.m. by City Ordinance, all pets must be kept on a leash in all park areas (including walking trails) and are not allowed in pavilions or within 100 feet of food vendors, playground equipment, ball fields, and swimming pool. Pet owners are encouraged to keep pets home during large community functions. Pet owners are required to pick up and properly dispose of their pet's waste.

Vandalism

Wouldn't you like to see the parks in your neighborhood free of destruction and misuse? Countless acts of vandalism occur each year to our park facilities and equipment. We are asking for your help to stop this. If you see anyone abusing the equipment in the city parks, please call the Police Department at 377-1511 or the Parks and Recreation Department at 377-4846. Together we can keep our parks looking their best!

The 2009 Activities brochure will be available in January.

The registration form should be used for any general recreational activity where registration is NOT done directly with the instructor, including swimming lessons. The form available here is identical to the one  distributed in the 2008 brochure and can be printed as many times as necessary. Additional brochures are also available at the Parks and Recreation Office, 4500 N Tenth Street, Lowe Park.

Fees are payable at the time of registration. Checks should be made out to the Marion Parks and Recreation Department. No credit cards will be accepted. A late fee of $5 per individual program will be added if you wait until after the registration deadline. Refunds will be given to anyone who withdraws from an activity (excluding swimming lessons) prior to the start of the event, however, a minimum $5 administration fee will be charged. No refunds will be given after an activity has begun. 

Marion's Park and Recreation Department is responsible for 16 city parks, Oak Shade Cemetery, the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center, Willowood Pool and the Boyson Hiking-Biking Trail.

The department also provides an array of recreational and cultural opportunities throughout the year for all age groups. Each year, typically in early spring, a brochure of programs and activities is published and distributed throughout the community.  In addition, the Parks & Recreation Department administers the local Adopt-A-Tree program.