City of Wickliffe > Residents > Parks and Recreation

Timothy E. Stopp
Director of Recreation

440-943-7120

Visit our Recreation Department located on the first floor of Wickliffe City Hall, 28730 Ridge Rd. Use parking spaces in rear of City Hall northeast side of building. Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. For information on any of the programs listed, call 440-943-7120. Questions may be referred to Recreation Director, Timothy E. Stopp at tstopp@cityofwickliffe.com.

LEGAL NOTICE
Sealed proposals will be received at Wickliffe City Hall, 28730 Ridge Road, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092, until noon on March 15, 2010 and will be opened and read immediately thereafter for Concession Operations at Coulby Park Aquatic Center. Bids must be in accordance with specifications and on forms available from Wickliffe City Hall or via the internet www.cityofwickliffe.com.

BY ORDER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICKLIFFE, OHIO
Timothy Stopp, Director of Recreation
155125/March 1, 8, 2010

Click here for a copy of the bid specifications.

UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS

Easter Egg Hunt

EASTER EGG HUNT
For Wickliffe children up through 7 years old.
Come and hunt for Easter eggs and some children will find a special egg with a special prize.
Meet at the Coulby Park Gazebo on
Saturday, March 27th at 11:30 sharp.
Held Rain, Snow or Shine. Visit with the Easter Bunny!

CLASSES AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
Some new classes are being held at the Wickliffe Community/Senior Center, 900 Worden Road, in the evenings. Some ideas given to the department for new classes were flower arranging, rubber stamping, basic internet, home repair projects, automobile upkeep, and financial assistance for the general public. If you are interested in any of the above or you have an interest in learning a certain craft, or life enhancing project, let us know by calling the Recreation Department at 943-7120 or e-mail tstopp@cityofwickliffe.com.

STABILITY BALL
Have a ball with this fun and challenging class. Discover the wide array of benefits of stability ball training including core strength, posture, balance, body awareness, flexibility and even cardiovascular fitness. Improve your fitness level while adding some variety to your workout. You must bring your own stability ball to class. You can purchase a stability ball in any store that has a sports and fitness department or you can purchase them online. Instructor: Annette Santoro. Sessions held on Tuesdays, beginning February 23 - April 6 from 6:30-7:30 PM. Location: Wickliffe Community Senior Center. Fee: $40 for seven classes. Drop in fee is $7.00 per class.

BALLROOM DANCING
It can happen to you! Join us for Ballroom Dancing classes. Prepare yourself to become an accomplished dancer and move to the beautiful rhythms of the foxtrot, waltz, swing and cha-cha dances. You will learn the necessary basics enabling you to enjoy dancing anywhere. 8 week course - $72 per couple. Instructor Mario DeStevens, has decades of experience teaching these dances and is excited to pass on his knowledge to you. Held at the Community Senior Center at 900 Worden Road on Thursdays from 7:30PM – 8:45PM. Next session starts March 25 - May 13. Instructor Mario DeStevens can be reached at 440-516-0134 if you have specific questions about the class. Register with the Recreation Department by calling 440-943-7120.

YOGA
Learn and practice Basic Yoga postures. Basic Yoga teaches basic strengthening and toning postures put together in a sequence that flows, while observing your breathing, improves strength, focus, balance flexibility and relaxation. Bring a water bottle & a mat. Wear casual clothes.Instructor: Annette Santoro. Session starts February 23 - April 6, Tuesdays: 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Fee: $7 for walk in (with no registration fees) $40 for 7 classes. Held at Wickliffe Community/Senior Center.

ZUMBA
Do you know Zumba? Here’s your chance to learn the newest fitness routine-an intensely fun workout combining cha-cha, salsa, reggae, and hip-hop dance moves with a few traditional moves. You’ll burn calories, laugh, dance and enjoy moving to energetic music. Class is great for teens and adults. Bring a water bottle & towel and wear good exercise shoes.Instructor: Annette Santoro. Session is from March 3 - April 14, on Wednesdays: 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Held at Wickliffe Community/Senior Center. Fee: $40 for 7 classes, $7 walk in fee.

"HEALTH FOR LIFE" AEROBICS
Age tailored fitness aerobic class, hour long, safe and fun class which strengthens and tones muscles, reduces body fat, reduces stress, improves cardiovascular endurance and feels good all over. Instructor: Kathy Brown. Held at Wickliffe Community/Senior Center. Sessions: February 18 - March 30, April 6 - May 13 and May 18 - June 24. Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Fee: $30 for 6 classes, $56 for 12 classes, and $7 for walk in (with no registration fees)

TAI CHI CH'UAN
This is a centuries old classic form of Chinese exercise practiced world wide for health, longevity and the development of physical and mental well being. It is enjoyed by people of all ages.
Instructor: Paul J. Wallace. Session starts now through March 15 (8-week session). Next session starts March 22 - May 10. Fee: $30 a person or $39 for husband and wife or parent and sibling if signing up together. Mondays: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Held at the Wickliffe Community/Senior Center.

POLYNESIAN DANCE CLASSES
Learn the modern and ancient hula to enhance your grace and poise, as well as strengthen, and tone your body. Instructor: Dahmia. Sessions: March 4 - April 22, and April 29 - June 24. Thursdays, 6:45 pm to 7:45 pm Held at the Wickliffe Community/Senior Center Fee: $40 (8-week sessions)

TURKISH DANCE CLASSES
Learn exotic Turkish dancing while you tone and tighten your muscles. This is a fun way to exercise and learn to dance at the same time.Instructor: Dahmia. Thursdays, 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Held at the Wickliffe Community/Senior Center. Sessions: March 4 - April 22, and April 29 - June 24. Fee: $40 (8-week sessions)

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS
English riding (hunt seat). Learn to walk and trot in an indoor riding program that can be continued all year. Students 8 yrs. & up. Adult lessons also listed. For more details, call Maypine at 216-695-0604. FEE: $197.00 for 8 week session, this is a 40% discount for a one time session only.Children 8 & up: Wednesday, April 14, 3:30 pm and 7 pm; Thursday, April 15, 3:30 pm; Saturday, April 17, 9 am; Sunday, April 18, 11 am.Adults Only Class: Tuesday, April 13, 11am; Thursday, April 15, 11 am; Sunday, April 18, 1:45 pm. Held at Maypine Equestrian Center, 32700 White Rd., Willoughby Hills, OH

Registering for Programs
Pre-registration is necessary for all programs and classes. We accept phone registrations for certain classes, followed by payment within five days to hold the spot in the class. Swimming lessons, camps, and clinics register in person only. Send payments for classes (after you pre-register over the phone) to the Wickliffe Recreation Department, 28730 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe, OH 44092. Make checks payable to the City of Wickliffe. Unless noted in each description, registration for class is now in progress.

Cancellation of Classes
Each instructor determines the size of the class he/she wishes to teach. If classes must be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment, those who have prepaid will be notified and refunds will be made.

Make-Up Classes
If an instructor must postpone a class, a make-up lesson will be scheduled. If the student misses a class, most programs will not allow for make-up.

Refunds
No refunds will be made after the first class meeting commences unless instructor gives permission.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT SPORTS

Wickliffe Junior Olympics, Youth Running Program is for boys and girls in grades 4 – 8. Purpose: to promote youth fitness. Goal: to have fun and run (5K Charity Race March 10) Benefits: boost self motivation, build self confidence and improve self esteem. Meeting for those interested on Saturday, November 7 at 11 am at Coulby Park Rec. Hall. Program held Saturdays for training tips. Program Director: Todd Calic. Any questions e-mail todd.calic@sbcglobal.net or at 440-463-7315.

"Lights On Afterschool"
This is our fourth year of a collaborative program between the school, city and local businesses to provide supervised activity from 3:00-5:00 PM for middle school students Monday through Friday. You can select one or all five days, the choice is yours. Activities include bowling league at Wickliffe Lanes, video gaming and movies at the Wickliffe Public Library and other activities like kickball, basketball, dodgeball, bocce, tennis, Frisbee golf, flag football just to name a few. Click here for a registration/emergency information form or for a list of the program guidelines. Turn in your registration forms and fees at the Wickliffe Recreation Department during regular business hours. Call (440) 943-7100 for additional information.

CITY OF WICKLIFFE - CABLE CHANNEL 12
Cable 12 is the channel to view all of the events taking place in Wickliffe. If you belong to a Wickliffe non-profit organization, take advantage of this FREE service. The form below must be filled out. Only the facts (include dates and times), cost and phone number can be advertised. Click here to open the form and follow the instructions to advertise your event. Please note that this is a new form as of August 2008 and must be completed according to the format for your event to appear on Cable Channel 12.

BUS TRIPS

Bus trips are offered through the Recreation Department and Lakefront Lines, Inc. Before I arrange for trips I would like to know how many people would be interested in the following trips. Once the number of people for each trip reaches the minimum number of 34 – 40 people I will follow up with those on the list. Please call Ronnie at 440-943-7120 as soon as possible with your trip choices. Prices available soon.

Tuesday, May 25, “Cryin’ in Your Beer Tour”, in Erie, PA. Try your luck at Presque Isle Downs….after you collect your “winnings” enjoy some chocolate samples and an ice cream cone at Romolo’s. Tour the Erie Brewing company with lunch and a beer sample at Union Station. $53 each. CLICK HERE for a trip itinerary.

Tuesday, June 15, Goodtime III boat ride on Lake Erie and Cleveland Indians vs. New York Mets game. $57 per person. CLICK HERE for a trip itinerary.

Monday, July 12, “Basket Full of Fun”, Buckeye Lake, OH. Tour Longaberger Homestead basket factory, visit Dawes Arboretum with over 1800 acres of plants, gardens and natural areas-one of North America’s premier gardens. Pontoon boat ride tour at Cranberry Bog on Buckeye Lake and view a shrinking bog. Lunch included. $64 per person. CLICK HERE for a trip itinerary.

Wednesday, August 18, Put-In-Bay Island Tour, Put-In-Bay, OH. Half the fun of Put-In-Bay is getting there. Miller Boat Lines will take us to the island where a train will meet the group. Included are Perry’s International Peace Memorial, Heinemann winery, the beautiful Crystal Cave and lunch overlooking the park and bay with time for shopping at the boutiques and gift shops. $77 per person. CLICK HERE for a trip itinerary.

Tuesday, September 21, The Henry Ford Museum, Dearborn, MI. Living the American Dream was a part of Henry Ford’s life. He so cherished the ideals that he gathered the innovations of ordinary people, who proved they could do extraordinary things for his museum. Greenfield Village spreads over 90 acres and brings to life America’s most powerful stories for the past three hundred years. Includes admission and fun money for lunch. $69 per person.

Tuesday, October 12 & Wednesday, October 13, Meadow Lands, PA. The Meadows Racetrack & Casino, 1 night hotel accommodations, 1 breakfast, casino bonus, next day shopping at local outlet and The Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, PA for a 4 hour stay with $10 free play. $112 per person based on double occupancy.

Monday, December 13, “Amish Christmas”, Middlefield, OH. Enjoy an Amish Christmas celebration, shopping, and Christmas lights at Lake Farm Park. $62 per person.

Once trips are finalized, those who called in with an interest will be notified and itineraries will be available. To hold your space for a trip, please make checks payable to Lakefront Lines, Inc. and mail them to Ronnie Bubonics at 28730 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe 44092. Lakefront requires deposits from the Recreation Department, so checks must be in our office at least one month prior to each trip (deadline for each trip will be one month prior to trip). When going on more than one trip, please make a separate check for each trip.

2010 PAVILION RESERVATIONS
Pavilion Reservations began on January 4, 2010. Reservations are made in the Wickliffe Recreation Department. Wickliffe residents must bring your driver’s license and current utility bill to reserve a pavilion. Pavilions available on holidays; Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day. (On the Fourth of July, the pool pavilion will not be available as it is the headquarters for the City Club who hosts events for the day. This is the only exception.) Request forms for pavilion use are available on-line after January 4th. Click on the pavilion permit listed below to print the permit. Permits will be mailed to the recipient after address verification is done through the department.

As of January 4, 2010, pavilion requests for 2010 may be submitted via e-mail. Please choose the pavilion you would like to reserve. Pavilions available are Coulby Pond, Coulby Pool, Jindra Park, Orlando Spraypark, or Levi Lane Park. Fill out form for the specific pavilion that you would like to reserve. If you are reserving the Orlando Spray Park Pavilion and you would like to use the spray park, send a $25.00 check made payable to the City of Wickliffe.

Return your reservation via: E-Mail rbubonics@cityofwickliffe.com , or fax 440-943-7107, or mail to Wickliffe Recreation Department, 28730 Ridge Rd. Wickliffe, OH 44092 or drop off at the Recreation Department office. Requests will be verified for residency and permits will be granted for date requested based upon availability.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW REQUEST FOR PAVILION OF CHOICE:
Pavilion Request for Coulby Pond Pavilion.
Pavilion Request for Coulby Pool Pavilion.
Pavilion Request for Jindra Park Pavilion.
Pavilion Request for Levi Lane Park Pavilion.
Pavilion Request for Orlando Spraypark Pavilion.

SPLASH PARTIES at Coulby Aquatic Center
Splash parties 9 pm to 10:45 pm (starting July 24; 8 pm to 9:45 pm).
Splash parties do not include the pavilion by the pool.
$225 - Zero depth and pool;
$300 - Zero depth, pool, slide;
$375 - For zero depth, pool, slide and lazy river.
Requests for splash parties by residents must be done in person, aged 21 and over.

COMMUNITY SPORTS
This is a community information list only. These are Wickliffe based organizations that serve Wickliffe residents. The City does not run these organizations. Please use the contact numbers below to receive additional information about the league or sport.

Wickliffe Soccer Club (Grades K-6)
The Wickliffe Soccer Club offers competitive soccer leagues for players of any ability and experience level. Seasons begin in the fall and last about two months, then continue in the spring for approximately six weeks.
Divisions are as follows:
U8 (Coed): For players in kindergarten through 2nd grade. Format is 7v7 and games are played on the youth soccer field at Coulby Park. The $25 fee includes a team shirt.
U10 (Boys/Coed): Players cannot turn 10 before Aug. 1st. Format is 8v8 and home games are played on the Borromeo field on Bishop Road. Away games are played at a variety of fields around Western Lake County. The $65 fee includes a team uniform (shirts, shorts and socks).
U12 (Boys/Coed): Players cannot turn 12 before Aug. 1st. Format is 8v8 and home games are played on the Borromeo field on Bishop Road. Away games are played at a variety of fields around Western Lake County and Eastern Cuyahoga County. The $65 fee includes a team uniform (shirts, shorts and socks).
G12 (Girls only): Players cannot turn 12 before Aug. 1st. This division is generally for girls in the third through sixth grades. Format is 8v8 and home games are played on the Borromeo field on Bishop Road. Away games are played at a variety of fields around Western Lake County and Eastern Cuyahoga County. The $65 fee includes a team uniform (shirts, shorts and socks).For more information, contact Scott Tennant, Wickliffe Soccer Club president, at 440-585-0622, email info@wickliffesoccerclub.org, or visit the WSC website at www.wickliffesoccerclub.org.

Baseball
Wickliffe Baseball League, meets 3rd Tuesday of Month at 7:30 pm. at Provo House, 28855 Euclid Ave.
SIGNUPS: Registrations end March 1st. Walk-in registrations will be held on all Saturdays in February from 10am – 12 Noon at the Provo House – 28855 Euclid Ave
DIVISIONS: Baseball is offered for boys ages 7–18 and softball, fast-pitch and coach-pitch, is offered for girls ages 7 -14.
Call Mike Fishwick at 944-2812 and leave a detailed message. Send an email to: wickliffebaseballleague@yahoo.com

Football
Registration every Wednesday and Saturday in July. Hours: Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 PM and Saturdays from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Football Clubhouse in Coulby Park.
Class A: 7-9 year olds, 120 pounds maximum, Class AA: 10-12 year olds, 140 pounds maximum. Age based on September 1 date- birth certificate required.
Residents: $25.00 per child, $40.00 per family. Non-residents: $50.00 per child, $75.00 per family. Each player MUST purchase $25.00 in raffle tickets at registration in addition to the sign up fee per child, per family. Wickliffe Midget Football - meets 2nd Thursday of month at 8:00 p.m. at Coulby Park Clubhouse, 28730 Ridge Rd. For more information, call Dave at 440-585-0365.

Wickliffe Swim Team, the swim team welcomes new swimmers in all age groups. A love for the water and the ability to swim the length of the pool are the only requirements. Meets on Saturday mornings at local pools. Practice in the morning and dinner hour at Coulby Pool. Swimmers required to attend at least 4 practices per week. Fee is $50 one swimmer, $75 two swimmers or $96 three or more per family. Financial assistance is available. Sign-ups will be at the Recreation Hall above the old fire station: Sat. April 10 from 10 am to 12 noon and Wed., May 12 from 6 pm to 8 pm. For more information contact Patti Brodnik at 585-5964.