Parks and Recreation Board
MEETINGS
WHEN: First Wednesday of each month
WHERE: City Hall - Board & Commission Room
TIME: 7:00 P.M.

Meetings are open to the community. You are welcome to attend to voice your concerns, ideas, suggestions, etc. regarding any of our parks and recreational programs. Contact City Hall to obtain information on being placed on the agenda, in the area of Community/Resident concerns.

The Board shall consist of seven volunteer members. It is their responsibility to plan a comprehensive recreation program for the City, recommend purchase of additional land for recreational purpose; equip and direct the maintenance of park, playgrounds, playfields, etc. with funds appropriated and approved by Council.

Our beautiful Parks and recreations are funded by the Parks fund levy. This fund was established to provide payment for the construction, operation, maintenance and improvement of the park facilities. The Parks levy also provides for recreational activities as may from time to time be suggested to Council by the Parks and Recreation Board.

MEMBERS - 2008

Bill Henzey - Chairman - Term expires12/31/11

Rachel O'Malley - Term expires 12/31/09

Bill Synk - Term expires 12/31/12

Kenneth Sumwalt - Term expires 12/31/12

Sharon Knaggs - Term expires 12/31/10

Scott Opincar - Term expires 12/31/10

Andrea McManamon - Term expires 12/31/10

Jack Brunner - Term expires 12/31/10

Angi Mancini , Secretary

Coleen Majeski - Council Liaison

Recreation Opportunities at the Olmsted Community Center
Contact the Olmsted Community Center for recreation activities. (non-profit organization - 440-427-1599).

Take a relaxing stroll in your parks and experience the unique beauty of our City's natural and man-made resources. Your thoughts and comments are always welcome by your volunteer parks and recreation board members and may be submitted via City Hall.

OLMSTED FALLS PARKS
Did you know Olmsted Falls has a wide variety of parks for your recreation and enjoyment, seven in all! We welcome you to come visit them and see what we have to offer. The City of Olmsted Falls does not rent or reserve any of the parks, gazebos or pavilions. It is utilized on a first come first serve basis.

VILLAGE GREEN
This park serves as a gateway into the community. Its central park facility provides a variety of recreational alternatives on a small 3-acre plot, located in the City's Historic District, at Columbia Road (Rt.252) and Water Street. Families with young children especially enjoy the newly renovated playground and fountain. Many photography sessions have been held on the grounds gazebo. Grills and picnic tables around the park make it a nice picnic spot for young and old alike. Basketball, Volleyball and Horseshoes make this an ideal location for family gatherings. Take a look at the schoolhouse pavilion that is newly constructed and will be opening soon!


FORTIER PARK
This large park covers approximately 5-acres along the West Branch of the Rocky River and Plum Creek, located on Water Street. The park provides a variety of recreational opportunities. It includes scenic waterfalls, fishing, walking trails, picnic areas with grills and an old world like stone covered pavilion and restrooms. There are also many alcoves to discover.


EAST RIVER PARK
This handicapped accessible park offers a pavilion with a fireplace, picnic tables, grills, scenic overlook deck connected with walking trails, open play areas, age specific play areas, drinking fountain and restrooms. Winter is no stranger to this park, which has its own sledding hill that provides chilling and thrilling hours of fun! Located on Lewis Road. Also, there is an ice skating available, weather permitting. See Upcoming Events for details on activities.


TYNDALL FALLS PARK
This is a small area located at the end of Tyndall Falls Boulevard off Columbia Road. A sidewalk leads down the middle of the park. There is a play structure and a swing set.


MILLS FIELD
This park has limited space due to close proximity to houses; it is located off Basswood in the Flair Development. It has a baseball field and basketball court. With respect for the area residents, a sign has been posted for regulated play.


BRADFORD GATE PARK
This area is approximately 2-acres located off in the Bradford Gates development. The park amenities include a basketball court, and as all purpose playing field.

YEARLY EVENTS HELD

Check the City's Calendar of Upcoming Events listings often for accurate dates, times and information. Any other inquiries about our programs feel free to call City Hall.

RECREATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONTACTS FOR 2004

Jenkins Senior Citizen Center - Carol Jones 235-1826

Olmsted Community Center - John Hawkins 427-1599

Olmsted Falls All Sports Boosters - Rick Reitz 235-3085

Olmsted Falls Hockey Association - Mike Jones 427-1263

Olmsted Falls Soccer Association - Jerry Acuri 235-5522

Olmsted Summer League Baseball - Mike Burns 235-1082

St. Mary's Boosters Club - Owen Coughlin