Parks and Recreation
Creating Community through People, Parks & Programs
Unless otherwise noted, use General Program Registration form mailed/dropped off at Parks & Rec office -- or use the Online Registration...
*ONLINE PROGRAM REGISTRATION Now Available*
Convenient & Easy -- Registration link also on the Youth Programs Page - and Adult Fitness Page.
Parks & Rec has a new Facebook page!!
-- Check out the live WEB CAM for a real-time view of the Huron River, Lake Erie and the Lighthouse!
Recreation Guide 2019
Click above to check out Community Events, Adult Fitness Programs, and Youth Summer Camps and Sports Camps!
Your message can be part of the action at FABENS PARK!
ADVERTISING BANNERS @ FABENS
Fabens may be one of the busiest places in Huron during season! Our Advertising Banner Program is a low-cost way to feature your message and logo in a family friendly environment; viewed by thousands of people. We will handle banner printing and mounting -- while you get the well-deserved recognition for your community support! And your support helps to defray costs on Parks & Rec youth programs. It's a win-win! More information.
2019 Indoor YOGA - Current Session runs through May 7, 2019
Tuesday evenings - 6:00 -7:00 pm, at Huron Boat Basin Marina Building
You are welcome to join the session in-progress -- arrive early to register at class or call 419-433-8487 for more information.
Indoor Yoga with instructor Karen Polvinale; accomodates all skill levels - BEGINNERS WELCOME ! (You may also join a session in-progress -- arrive early to register at class or call 419-433-8487 for more information.) Register by paper order form...or skip the paperwork with easy online registration...*NEW - REGISTER ONLINE*
2019 City-Wide SPRING GARAGE SALE - Saturday, June 1st
Held at Huron Boat Basin Parking Lot, 330 N. Main St. -- Sale Hours: 9am - 2pm.
Vendors: RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY! Spaces are limited; first-come, first-serve basis. One Garage Sale space is a parking-space size (approx. 9 x 19')--and you can register for multiple spaces if you choose to do so. Fee is $14. per space. EVENT HELD RAIN OR SHINE--Sorry, NO REFUNDS. Space location/number and set-up time times are assigned at time of registration, and will be included on your receipt. 2019 REGISTRATION FORM. General SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS.
First race in the series is The Abbey Rose Foundation 5K Trail Run & Kids Fun Run --May 4th at Fabens Park
The 5K Series is a great way to have fun and support wonderful local causes! CLICK HERE for more information.
SAFETY TOWN - for children preparing to enter Kindergarten in Fall, 2019
A Two-Week Program, Monday-Thursday mornings, 9am -11:30am both weeks (No Friday Classes), June 10-13 and June 17-20, 2019.
Held at Shawnee Elementary, Safety Town is 8-days of planned curriculum to help children become accustomed to the school setting, while learning important basics of traffic, bus safety, fire, water safety, and more. The program highlight is a school bus ride (to practice the safety lessons learned), with tours of the Huron Police Station and Huron Fire Station (they all love huge, shiny fire trucks)! While Safety Town is not mandatory, we think it is very beneficial to your child. Pre-registration is required -- click here for program details and registration form ... or simply REGISTER ONLINE. Don't delay registration; space is limited.
SAFETY TOWN "EXTENDED CAMP" - immediately following Safety Town
Extend Safety Town Fun until 2:30pm! This program is open to children enrolled in Safety Town. Extended Camp requires additional registration and fee.
Held at Shawnee Elementary, immediately following Safety Town. You may register for only Week ONE, June 10-13, Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-2:30pm -OR - only Week TWO, June 17-20, Monday-Thursday, 1130am to 2:30pm -- OR REGISTER FOR 'EXTENDED CAMP' for both weeks! Pack a lunch--fun activities with arts, crafts, indoor and outdoor games! New activities each week -- click here for program details and registration form ... or simply REGISTER ONLINE.
2019 SAFETY TOWN VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS - No longer accepting applications. Notice on existing applications/assignments will be mailed this week. Thanks to all students for your support.
Check out the 2019 Boat Basin Schedule!
WALKING AT WOODLANDS (on School Days, Mon. - Thurs.)
FREE PROGRAM - Registration not required. Safe, comfortable indoor walking all winter long!
Mondays -Thursdays (only on school days), 6:00 -7:30 pm, through April 2019. NO WALKING IF SCHOOL IS CANCELLED/CLOSED.
Held at Woodlands Intermediate School. Enter by door on east side of building (program sign will be on the door).
Nickel Plate Beach
City of Huron Parks, including Nickel Plate Beach, are typically open dawn to dusk. There is NO lifeguard on duty. Concessions and parking gate are staffed only during season -- from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. PARKING FEE DURING SEASON: $6.00 per vehicle. Season-long Parking Pass available -- Nickel Plate Beach 2019 Parking Pass Order Form.
Beach Water Quality Testing ends after Labor Day. (Erie County Health Dept. -Beach Monitoring Program for more information) Map to Nickel Plate Beach
Huron Decals
Decals are $5.00 each; donation to the Huron Parks Foundation. Click on the Decal to the left for mail order form. New option: "static cling" decals can be removed without leaving residue!
Park Memorials - Donations
The Huron Parks & Recreation Foundation offers the opportunity for community members to donate lasting memorials to loved ones within our park system. More information.
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