Did you know that there are Supervised Park Playground Programs this summer in Ashwaubenon, De Pere and Green Bay at 27 different parks?
Each program is slightly different, but as a general rule, these programs are for kids ages 6 & up. It is a drop-in program, but kids typically need to be registered in the program to participate. The parks are staffed with “Parkees” who are area high school students and positive role models who plan and lead activities to do with the kids throughout the summer. Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, theme weeks, special events/field trips and more! It is not necessary to be a resident of the given city to participate in the program and the Ashwaubenon and Green Bay programs are FREE!!
Please note that while recreation staff will supervise participants during scheduled activities they are not responsible for keeping track of children for the duration of the day and this should not be used as a substitute for child-care services. Kids may come and go as they please and participate in the scheduled activities of their choice at any of the participating parks. Staff is also not responsible for providing activities for non-registered children where registration is required. Playgrounds are subject to close if there is inclement weather such as lightning/thunder, heavy rain, hail, extreme wind or exceedingly hot temperatures.
Details for each program are as follows:
Ashwaubenon
DAYS: Monday thru Friday, June 10-August 17 (program begins at 1PM on June 10, closed July 3)
TIMES: 10:30AM-12:30PM & 1:00-4:30PM
AGES: 6 & up
7 PARK LOCATIONS: Argonne, Canterbury, Fort Howard, Pioneer, Sand Acres, Smith, Waterford
COST: FREE
REGISTRATION: Parents should register their children with the playground leader at the park they are attending. Contact the parks department with any questions at 920-492-2331.
OTHER: There will be one optional field trip offered during the summer: 6/23 to a Green Bay Booyah game. There will also be special events at Pioneer Park from 1:30-4:30 on 6/17 (The Amazing Race), 7/15 (Survivor) and 7/29 (Water Olympics).
De Pere
DAYS: Monday thru Friday, June 7-August 13 (closed July 5)
TIMES: 9:00AM-12:00PM & 12:30-4:00PM (Optimist park location will close from 11:30AM-12:00PM and Summer Lunch Program will be served at Optimist from 12:00-12:30PM)
AGES: 6-12
4 PARK LOCATIONS: Braisher, Kiwanis, Optimist & Patriot
COST: $17 per participant for all on-site daily activities for entire summer (additional costs for some optional special events)
REGISTRATION: All registrations must be made online or at the De Pere Community Center. No registrations will be accepted at the parks. Participants may register anytime throughout the summer and once registered may attend daily programs at any of the parks. Find online registration here and type in “Park Playground Program” in search box.
OTHER: Families are invited to Optimist Park on Wednesday, August 4th to celebrate the summer with a Summer Carnival and games from 5:30-7:30. Game tickets are 20 cents each and a $1 hotdog dinner will be available.
Green Bay
DAYS: Monday thru Friday, June 15-August 20 (begins at 1PM on June 15, closes at 1PM on August 20)
TIMES: 11:00AM-5:00PM
AGES: 6-18
16 PARK LOCATIONS: Astor, Colburn, Danz, Eastman, Fisk, Fort Howard, Fritsch, Joannes, John Muir, JF Kennedy, Marquette, Mather Heights, McAuliffe, Red Smith, Tank, VT Pride
COST: FREE
REGISTRATION: No registration needed–kids just drop-in to participate. Contact Green Bay Parks & Recreation department with any questions at 920-448-3365.
OTHER: Free Summer Lunch program is also provided at all of the Green Bay participating playground program parks! A variety of activities, city-wide special events, games and sports will be offered including:
–Wildlife Sanctuary Day 7/7
–Track & Novelty Day 7/14 at Fisk Park
–Drama/Skit Day (East) 7/20
–Drama/Skit Day (West) 7/21
–Sports Tournament 7/22
–Kiddie Karnival & Parade 8/3 at Leicht Park 5:30-9
