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Official web site for the City of North Little Rock Parks Calendar of Events Commission & Committees
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Located in the center of Arkansas' business and cultural center, North Little Rock offers the most diverse recreation and entertainment venues in the state. Thanks to mild seasonal temperatures, you'll enjoy year-round outdoor activities at places like Burns Park, one of the nations largest municipal parks, with close to 1,600 acres of lighted ball fields, hiking trails, fishing, and a 36-hole championship golf course. Recreational Opportunities abound at North Little Rock's Burns Park as well as Sports Activities along with a unique Urban Equestrian Trail, Scenic River Trail, Emerald Park Mountain Bike, and Multi Use Trails. Lifeguard Certification
Posted on Jun 28, 2009 by Matt
Lifeguard Certification Friday July 3, 2009 9:00am - 7:00pm Saturday July 4, 2009 9:00am - 5:00pm Cost: $175.00 Location: North Heights Community Center 4801 Allen St. NLR For more information contact Matthew Farr at 501-831-3151 FREE Breakfast and Lunch Available at local community centers
Posted on Jun 23, 2009 by jeff
North Little Rock Parks & Recreation department is offering FREE meals, to kids under the age of 18 at participating NLR recreation centers & NLR Boys & Girls clubs, Monday-Friday, June 8-August 7. Daycare facilities, churches, and community organizations are welcome to bring their kids to participating sites for breakfast and lunch. Kids are not required to be enrolled in summer camp in order to receive a free meal. This federally funded program was developed to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer. Swim Lessons
Posted on Jun 16, 2009 by Matt
Session 3 begins Tuesday July 27 and ends Friday July 17. Swim lessons are Tuesday - Friday for 2 weeks. Session 1 times are 9:00am-9:45am; Session 2 times are 9:50am-10:35am; Session 3 times are 10:40am-11:25am Swim Lessons are $35.00 per person. For Children under 5 years of age, a Parent and Child Aquatics Class is offered July 21- July 31 at 10am If you have anymore questions, please contact: Matthew Farr at 501-791-8531 Local Hershey's Track and Field Results
Posted on Jun 06, 2009 by jeff
The North Little Rock Hershey's Track and Field Games was held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at the NLR High School West Campus. The first and second place winners will advance to the State Meet being held Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. Follow the link for the results. 3rd Annual Burns Park Cache Bash
Posted on Apr 28, 2009 by jeff
North Little Rock Parks and Recreation's 3rd Annual Burns Park Cache Bash will be held this Saturday, May 2nd at the Ratcliff Pavilion (N 34° 48.154 W 092° 18.658) from 1-4 p.m. This free event is about geocaching (a high-tech family or individual treasure hunt using satellites and handheld receivers). Thousands of people in over 190 countries are discovering the pastime known as Geocaching (pronounced "Geo-cashing"). It’s the adventure/sport that has families and individuals using the internet, hand-held GPS’s and their eyes and wits to search for "treasure" hidden all over the world! The odds are that sometime in the past few years you’ve been within a few feet to a few miles of a geocache and didn’t even know it! As it has grown in the years since it still maintaining the simple guidelines of those early days—find the cache, take something, leave something, and sign the logbook. Activities will include Introduction to Geocaching discussion, the Burns Park Cache Dash, Closest to the Coordinates Competition, Geocoin and Travel Bug Display and Swap, Cache Container displays, and a special cache hunt for the kids. For more information, please visit: nlrpr.org/geocaching or geocaching.com Hershey's Track and Field Games - May 28
Posted on Apr 13, 2009 by jeff
9 to 14 year old boys and girls from are invited to compete May 28, 2009 at NLR High School West Campus Track in the NLRPR running of the Hershey’s Track & Field Games. The Games begin at 5:00 p.m. Winners in the NLRPR meet will advance to the state meet on Saturday, June 13th. State meet winners do not automatically advance to the North American Final. They are entered into a regional pool and become eligible for selection to a Regional Team which will travel to Hershey, Pennsylvania, to compete in the North American Final, held Saturday, August 1, 2009. All regional winners will qualify for the North American Final Meet. Events will include the 50 meter dash, 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, 1600 meter run, 4 x 100 meter relay, standing long jump, and softball throw. The Hershey's Track & Field Games has involved millions of youngsters from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the 10 provinces and 3 territories of Canada. It is sponsored by the National Recreation and Park Association, USA Track & Field, Athletics Canada and by The Hershey Company. The state sponsor of this program is Arkansas Recreation and Park Association and North Little Rock Parks and Recreation. The local sponsor of this program is North Little Rock Parks and Recreation. Hershey’s Track & Field Games is designed to encourage physical fitness among youth and emphasize participation and sportsmanship. If your 9-14 year old is interested in competing, please visit our HTF page for more details and to download a registration form. (edited 2009-05-18 to reflect rescheduled date and time) Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda for July 20, 2009 Will Be Coming Soon.....
Posted on Mar 31, 2009 by Jan
Parks and Recreation Commission Agenda for July 20, 2009 Will Be Coming Soon..... C.A.T.C.H. Kids Club Training Opportunity
Posted on Mar 02, 2009 by jeff
C.A.T.C.H. - Coordinated Approach To Child Health Flaghouse Sports and NLRPR are hosting a CATCH Kids Club training on Thursday, March 5th from 7:30-2:00 at the NLR Community Center. Cost is $110 and includes lunch. Who should attend?
What is CATCH KIDS CLUB? An after-school, summer, and community recreation program designed to promote behaviors that assist in developing and maintaining health in school-age children. CATCH KIDS CLUB Goal? The primary goal is to promote healthy physical activity behaviors. The CATCH Kids Club includes short lessons on healthy eating and a physical activity component. For more information on this training opportunity, please contact Jeff Caplinger or Tina Worrell at 501-791-8545 or 501-791-8543. For more information about the CATCH program, visit Flaghouse (link opens new window). Bicycle Safety and Traffic Rules
Posted on Feb 12, 2009 by jeff
Riding a bicycle in North Little Rock can be fun, energizing, and rewarding. However, it also comes with the responsibility of knowing the rules of the road and how to be safe while riding. A document has been released from NLR Community Planning and Permits regarding the rules, laws, and ordinances governing bicycles at the state and local levels (Little Rock, North Little Rock, and other communities).
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Mission StatementTo provide efficient, effective and responsive customer oriented recreational and educational opportunities for the residents of and visitors to North Little Rock. To promote a quality of life based on harmony, cooperation, and positive values to aid in the personal growth of our patrons. To achieve and maintain community and national leadership in recreation programming, park and facility development and maintenance, and related leisure services. |
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