city of auburn parks and recreation
2015 EVENTS CALENDAR
auburnalabama.org/parks
Greetings:
eation Department, I invite you to take
On behalf of the City of Auburn Parks and Recr
ial events and monthly programs to
a look at our 2015 Calendar of Events. From spec
dar is designed to help you keep up
quarter dates and registration reminders, the calen
ther you are a seasoned patron or just
with all of our programs throughout the year. Whe
discover everything that your Parks and
becoming acquainted with us, we invite you to
Recreation Department has to offer.
to provide quality leisure services and
Our mission at Auburn Parks and Recreation is
rtant to take time to enjoy the simple
facilities to the citizens of Auburn. We feel it is impo
ories with family and friends at one of our
pleasures in life, whether you are making mem
many parks, or discovering a new hobby
events, enjoying a walk or run through one of our
rn Parks and Recreation is committed to
through one of our quarterly class offerings. Aubu
enhancing the quality of life of all our citizens.
businesses that support our teams,
I would like to take a moment to thank the local
allows us to provide cost-effective
events, and programs each year. Their generosity
are attending one of our many free
services to tens of thousands of citizens. If you
be assured that it is because of the
community events throughout the year, you can
support Auburn’s business community, as
support of a local business. I encourage you to
make sure that you ShopAuburn first and
they support us year-round. Whenever possible,
our programs and events, but all City of
keep sales tax dollars local to support not only
Auburn services and Auburn City Schools.
Parks and Recreation. We look forward to
Thank you for your continued support of Auburn
you many times throughout the year.
everything 2015 has in store and hope to see
Sincerely,
Becky Richardson
Parks and Recreation Director
City of Auburn
Parks &
Recreation
Department
Mission
Statement
The mission of the Auburn Parks &
Recreation Department is two-fold: to
provide quality leisure services and
facilities to the citizens of Auburn and
to appropriately manage Auburn’s
cemeteries.
The City of Auburn provides
equal opportunity for participation in
programs without regard to race, sex,
national origin, citizenship, or disability.
parks and recreation facilities
recreation facilities
parks
BOYKIN COMMUNITY CENTER
400 Boykin Street................................................................................................. 501-2961
DEAN ROAD CERAMICS STUDIO
307 South Dean Road.......................................................................................... 501-2944
DEAN ROAD RECREATION CENTER
307 South Dean Road.......................................................................................... 501-2950
DRAKE POOL
653 Spencer Avenue............................................................................................ 501-2958
FRANK BROWN RECREATION CENTER
235 Opelika Road................................................................................................. 501-2962
HARRIS CENTER
425 Perry Street.................................................................................................... 501-2930
JAN DEMPSEY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER
222 East Drake Avenue......................................................................................... 501-2963
SAMFORD AVENUE POOL
465 Wrights Mill Road........................................................................................... 501-2957
BOWDEN...............................................................................................340 Bowden Drive
DUCK SAMFORD......................................... 1623 East University Drive/335 Airport Road
FELTON LITTLE............................................................................341 East Glenn Avenue
KREHER PRESERVE AND NATURE CENTER.................... 2222 North College Street
GRAHAM MCTEER.................................................200 Chewacla Drive & Thach Avenue HICKORY DICKORY................................... 1400 Hickory Lane & North Cedarbrook Drive
KIESEL..........................................................................520 Chadwick Lane (Lee Road 51)
MARTIN LUTHER KING.......................................................................... 190 Byrd Street
MOORES MILL.........................................................900 E. University & Moores Mill Road
SAM HARRIS..........................................................................................850 Foster Street
TOWN CREEK................................................................................1150 South Gay Street
WESTVIEW......................................................................................... 657 Westview Drive
athletic facilities
AUBURN SOCCER COMPLEX
2340 Wire Road.....................................................................................................501-2972
AUBURN SOCCER FIELDS
950 Pride Avenue..................................................................................................501-2974
AUBURN SOFTBALL COMPLEX
2560 South College Street.....................................................................................501-2976
DUCK SAMFORD BASEBALL FIELDS 1 – 3
1720 East University Drive..................................................................................... 501-2965
BO CAVIN BASEBALL FIELDS 4 – 7
335 Airport Road.................................................................................................. 501-2967
DUCK SAMFORD BASEBALL FIELDS 8 – 10
333 Airport Road.................................................................................................. 501-2969
FELTON LITTLE PARK
341 East Glenn Avenue..........................................................................................501-2971
MARGIE PIPER BAILEY PARK
910 Wrights Mill Road.............................................................................................501-2975
tennis courts
CITY OF AUBURN/AUBURN UNIVERSITY YARBROUGH TENNIS CENTER
777 Yarbrough Farms Boulevard............................................................................ 501-2920
INDIAN PINES TENNIS COURTS
900 Indian Pines Drive
SAMFORD AVENUE TENNIS CENTER
901 East Samford Avenue
walking trails
DUCK SAMFORD WALKING TRACK
1623 East Glenn Avenue.................................................. 3 ¾ laps around the track = 1 mile
DUCK SAMFORD BASEBALL WALKING TRAIL
335 Airport Road........................................................1 lap around the walking trail = ¼ mile
DUNCAN WRIGHT FITNESS TRAIL
465 Wrights Mill Road....... Begin and end at Wrights Mill Rd., Circle main loop twice = 1 mile
KREHER PRESERVE AND NATURE CENTER
2222 North College Street......................................... Easy to moderate loop trailes = 5 miles
KIESEL PARK WALKING TRAIL
520 Chadwick Lane............................................... 1 lap around the walking trail = 2 ¼ miles
SAM HARRIS PARK WALKING TRAIL
85 Foster Street......................................................... 6 laps around the walking trail = 1 mile
TOWN CREEK PARK TRAIL
1150 South Gay Street........................................................................................... 0.87 mile
cemeteries
MEMORIAL PARK................................................................. 1000 East Samford Avenue
PINE HILL........................................................................................ 303 Armstrong Street
TOWN CREEK................................................................................. 950 South Gay Street
WESTVIEW......................................................................................... 700 Westview Drive
rent-a-facility
City of Auburn Parks and Recreation facilities and parks are available to the public for rental.
Rental fees vary depending on the amount of space, equipment, and type of facility needed.
For more information on City facilities, please visit auburnalabama.org/parks or refer to our Parks
and Recreation Guide, available at the Harris Center.
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come work with us
Auburn Parks and Recreation is always looking for talented individuals to teach or instruct recreational classes at our facilities. You provide the expertise and we will provide
the facility and publicity! Our 55,000+ citizens are always looking for new and exciting classes. Why not be their teacher and get paid?!?
Interested? Email us at [email protected] or call 501-2930.
program updates
Occasionally, events and programs change from what is printed in the calendar or the brochure.
We apologize in advance for any inconvenience and will make every effort to inform citizens if this occurs.
For the latest news and information from Auburn Parks and Recreation, please visit us online at auburnalabama.org/parks.
2015 calendar of special events
2015 quarterly brochure release dates
Jan. 31........................................................................................................ 3rd Annual Polar Plunge
Each quarter, Auburn Parks and Recreation produces a quarterly brochure as a comprehensive guide
Feb. 5 - 7........................................................................... 26th Annual Daddy-Daughter Date Night
to classes, programs, special events, and programs for the season. The brochure is available online
Feb. 7.........................................................................................................2nd Annual Empty Bowls
at auburnalabama.org/parks. Print copies are available at Parks and Recreation facilities, Auburn City
Feb. 14...................................26th Annual Love Your Heart Run & 8th Annual Crank Your Heart Ride
Hall, and the Auburn Public Library.
winter 2015 quarter
Feb. 28...........................................................................................................Boykin Family Fun Day
March 14................................................. 2nd Annual Fit as a Fiddle: A 50+ Lifestyle and Health Fair
March 21......................................................... Kreher Preserve and Nature Center Astronomy Night
March 28.................................................................................................................Bark in the Park
Brochure Available Online.....................................................................October 20, 2014
Program Registration................................................. November 17, 2014 – January 9, 2015
April 4.................................................................................................. 34th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Quarter Dates......................................................................... January 12 – March 20, 2015
April 5............................................................................. Rain Date for 34th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Beginning with the Spring 2015 Quarter, Auburn Parks and Recreation’s quarter dates will change to a con-
April 11.............................................................................................................................Bike Bash
sistent date for each quarter. Brochures will be released at the first of the month in January, April, July, and Oc-
April 11...................................................................................Frank Brown Racquetball Tournament
April 11...................................................................................... Music in the Forest Benefit Concert
tober each year. Registration for the quarter will be held in the month following the release of the brochure. We
hope this new schedule will make it easier for you to anticipate quarter classes and registration each season.
spring 2015 quarter
April 12..................................................................Rain Date for Music in the Forest Benefit Concert
April 23...................................................... Auburn CityFest Juried Art Show and Preview Reception
April 25...........................................................................................................Auburn CityFest 2015
May 7, 14, 21, 28................................................................May Concert Series at Town Creek Park
May 7, 8......................................................................... S’more Fun with Mom: A Mother-Son Event
Brochure Available Online....................................................................... January 1, 2015
Program Registration................................................................................. February 2015
Quarter Dates....................................................................................... March – May 2015
summer 2015 quarter
May 16....................................................................................................................... Fishing Rodeo
May 25......................................................................... 17th Annual Mayor’s Memorial Day Breakfast
June 11.......................................................................................................................Float-N-Movie
June 12........................................................................................ SummerNight Downtown Art Walk
Brochure Available Online............................................................................April 1, 2015
Program Registration....................................................................................... May 2015
June 13................................................................... Rain Date for SummerNight Downtown Art Walk
Quarter Dates..................................................................................... June – August 2015
June 26.............................................................................................................. Friday Night Splash
fall 2015 quarter
June 27...........................................................................................................................Day in Clay
July 4............................................................................................... Independence Day Celebration
Brochure Available Online ........................................................................... July 1, 2015
July 5........................................................................... Rain Date for Independence Day Celebration
Program Registration................................................................................... August 2015
July 9..........................................................................................................................Float-N-Movie
Quarter Dates.........................................................................September – November 2015
July 31............................................................................................................... Friday Night Splash
Aug. 13........................................................................................................................Float-N-Movie
winter 2016 quarter
Aug. 28............................................................................................................End of Summer Luau
Brochure Available Online.......................................................................October 1, 2015
Sept. 19....................................................Fall Family Fun Day at Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
Program Registration............................................................................... November 2015
Oct. 29..................................................................................... 15th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat
Quarter Dates....................................................................December 2015 – February 2016
Nov. 11............................................................................................ Auburn Veterans Day Ceremony
Program registration is held Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Harris Center, 425 Perry Street.
Dec. 5.......................................................................................... Polar Express Holiday Celebration
For more information, please visit auburnalabama.org/parks or contact Auburn Parks and Recreation
Dec. 12.....................................................................................................................Holiday Art Sale
at 334-501-2930.
january
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
PICK UP THE SPRING BROCHURE
THIS MONTH AT PARKS AND
RECREATION FACILITIES AND
DOWNLOAD IT ONLINE AT
AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/PARKS.
5
4
7
6
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
3
1
2
New Year’s Day
City Holiday
Spring Baseball, Softball, and
T-Ball Coaches Applications Due
8
9
10
16
17
23
24
50+ Bingo & Lunch
Auburn City
Schools
Classes Begin
11
12
13
Adult Soccer Registration Begins
Harris Center
Nature Walk “Birds” • 8:30 a.m.
Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
15
14
Food for Thought
Online Soccer, Baseball, Softball, 50+ Breakfast & Speaker Series
and T-Ball Registration Begins
8:30 - 10 a.m. • Harris Center
Masters Games
Informational Meeting
2 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
18
19
Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day
City Holiday
AU & Auburn City
Schools Holiday
25
26
Discovery Hike “Birds” • 3:30 p.m.
Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
20
AU Classes Begin
50+ Field Trip to Honda
Manufacturing Plant
22
21
50+ Movie Night
5:30 - 8 p.m. • Harris Center
“Frozen”
50+ Bingo & Lunch
50+ Ping Pong Tournament
1 - 5 p.m. • Harris Center
Alabama Jr. Tennis Championships
Scale Back Alabama Weigh-In and Registration Week
27
28
29
30
Alabama Jr. Tennis
Championships
Scale Back Alabama Weigh-In
and Registration Week
Read and Reflect
Book Club for Seniors
10 - 11 a.m. • Harris Center
Walk-in Soccer Registration
Auburn Soccer Complex
6 - 7 p.m.
50+ Field Trip to Pike Piddlers
Storytelling Festival
31
3rd Annual Polar Plunge @
9 a.m. • Samford Pool
Benefiting Lee County Special
Olympics
Walk-in Baseball, Softball, and
T-Ball Registration
Dean Road Recreation Center
10 a.m. - noon
february
SUNDAY
MONDAY
2
1
Spring Quarter
Registration Begins
Harris Center
Registration Begins for Kreher
Preserve and Nature Center 5K
Trail Run, Tot Trot & Sunday Stroll
auburn.edu/preserve
8
Registration for
Adult Kickball and Softball
Spring Leagues Begins
Auburn Softball Complex
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
4
3
9
10
Food for Thought
50+ Breakfast & Speaker Series
8:30 - 10 a.m. • Harris Center
17
Adult Soccer Registration Ends
Harris Center
Empty Bowls • Jan Dempsey
Community Arts Center
Daddy Daughter Date Night 2015 @ Clarion Inn
50+ Bingo & Lunch
11
12
14
13
Nature Walk “Weather”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Love on Your Grandkids
Ice Cream Social
7 - 8 p.m. • Harris Center
16
SATURDAY
7
6
5
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
Discovery Hike “Weather”
3:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
15
FRIDAY
Jr. Novice Tennis Tournament
Girl’s Youth Volleyball
Registration Begins
Harris Center
Groundhog Day
THURSDAY
26th Annual Love Your Heart
Run/8th Annual Crank Your Heart
Ride • Chewacla State Park
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
18
19
Valentine’s Day
21
20
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
50+ Movie Night
5:30 - 8 p.m. • Harris Center
“And So It Goes”
50+ Bingo & Lunch
Presidents Day
22
23
Online Track Registration Begins
24
25
26
50+ Field Trip to Columbus
Cottonmouths Hockey Game
28
27
Girl’s Youth Volleyball
Registration Ends
Harris Center
Read and Reflect
Book Club for Seniors
10 - 11 a.m. • Harris Center
Family Fun Day
Noon - 4 p.m.
Boykin Community Center
50+ Field Trip to Faulkner Dinner
Theater “Almost, Maine”
College on Campus Tennis Tournament
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
Border Battle Soccer Tournament
REGISTER FOR SPRING PROGRAMS
THIS MONTH AT THE HARRIS CENTER.
march
SUNDAY
1
MONDAY
Daylight Saving
Time Begins
Walk-in Track Registration
Dean Road Recreation Center
6 - 7 p.m.
Registration Begins for Music in
the Forest Benefit Concert
auburn.edu/preserve
Registration for Adult Kickball and
Softball Spring Leagues Ends
15
16
11
Discovery Hike “Migration”
3:30 p.m. • Kreher
Preserve and Nature
Center
Southern Sectional 55 Combo Tennis Tournament
22
23
18
Adult Kickball and Softball Spring
League Games Begin
7
Girl’s Youth Volleyball
Skills Camp and Coaches Clinic
Frank Brown Recreation Center
Auburn High School Tennis Tournament
Auburn High School Invitational Softball Tournament
Mosaic Tile Workshop • 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
25
50+ Field Trip to Museum of
Alabama
13
19
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
AU SGA
The BIG Event
Southern Sectional 55 Combo Tennis Tournament
20
21
First Day of
Spring
Lee County Special Olympics Bowling Tournament
Auburn Lanes
26
14
Fit as a Fiddle: A 50+ Lifestyle
and Health Fair
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. • Harris Center
Nature Walk “Migration”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
50+ Movie Night
5:30 - 8 p.m. • Harris Center
“Noah”
St. Patrick’s Day
24
12
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
50+ Bingo & Lunch
S’more Fun with Mom
Registration Begins
auburn.edu/preserve
50+ Field Trip to College
Football Hall of Fame
Special Olympics Alabama
Regional Aquatics Meet
Opelika SportsPLEX
SATURDAY
Science on Saturdays
“Bears” • 10 a.m.
Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
AACT Presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
March 5 - 7 & 9 @ 6:30 p.m. • March 7 @ 2:30 p.m.
League Coaches Meeting
7 p.m. • Auburn Softball Complex
17
FRIDAY
6
5
50+ Bingo & Lunch
Food for Thought
50+ Breakfast &
Speaker Series
8:30 - 10 a.m. • Harris Center
AACT Presents “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
March 5 - 7 & 9 @ 6:30 p.m. • March 7 @ 2:30 p.m.
THURSDAY
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
10
9
WEDNESDAY
4
3
2
5K Trail Run, Tot Trot &
Sunday Stroll
Registration Begins for Spring
1:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Forest Friends and Spring Break
Nature Center
Camp with Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
College on Campus
auburn.edu/preserve
Tennis Tournament
8
TUESDAY
27
Kreher Preserve and Nature
Center Astronomy Night
7 - 9 p.m. • Kiesel Park
28
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
Spring Break Camp • Grades 1 – 6 • Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
AU & Auburn City Schools Spring Break
29
30
31
Read and Reflect Book Club for
Seniors
10 - 11 a.m. • Harris Center
Bark in the Park
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. • Kiesel Park
april
SUNDAY
MONDAY
PICK UP THE SUMMER BROCHURE
THIS MONTH AT PARKS AND
RECREATION FACILITIES AND
DOWNLOAD IT ONLINE AT
AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/PARKS.
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2
1
Registration Begins for
Summer Ecology Camps
auburn.edu/preserve
Early Bird Swim Registration and
Auburn Dragonflies Swim Team
Registration
Rain Date: Lee County Special
Olympics Track Meet
14
Discovery Hike “Eggs”
3:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Music in the Forest Benefit
Concert Rain Date
4:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
15
11
10
Spring
Forest Friends
Session Begins
Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
21
22
27
Auburn Thunder Tryout
Registration Begins Online
Soccer Camp
Registration Begins
Harris Center
IcyHot Southern Tennis Tournament
28
23
Auburn CityFest Juried Art
Preview Reception
Presented by the Auburn Arts
Association
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Kiesel Park
29
Music in the Forest
Benefit Concert
4:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Bike Bash
Pick Elementary School
Racquetball Tournament
Frank Brown Recreation Center
18
17
Auburn City
Schools Weather
Make-up Day
Tax Day
50+ Bingo & Lunch
Music in the Forest
FREE Concert
3 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
16
2015 Tennis Sectional High School Event
20
26
Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m. • Kiesel Park
Scale Back Alabama Weigh Out Week
13
19
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
50+ Bingo & Lunch
Easter
12
Nature Walk “Eggs”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Spring Forest Friends
Session Begins
Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Rain Date
Easter Egg Hunt
2 p.m. • Kiesel Park
SATURDAY
4
3
AARP Tax-Aide
8:30 - 3 p.m. • Harris Center
9
8
7
6
FRIDAY
Lee County Special Olympics
Track and Field Meet
Smiths Station (Rain Date April 9)
Splash Passes Go on Sale
5
THURSDAY
30
24
A-Day
25
Auburn CityFest
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Kiesel Park
IcyHot Southern Tennis Tournament
may
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
2
1
REGISTER FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS
THIS MONTH AT THE HARRIS CENTER.
6
5
4
3
13
May Concert Series
6 - 7:30 p.m. • Town Creek Park
Discovery Hike “Honey Bees”
3:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
9
AU Graduation
16
Fishing Rodeo
Sponsored by Evans Realty
8 - 11 a.m.
Auburn Tech Park South
Special Olympics Alabama State Games • Troy University
Auburn Area Community Theatre Spring Production
20
19
18
Special Olympics
Alabama State Games
Troy University
22
21
23
May Concert Series
6 - 7:30 p.m. • Town Creek Park
Early Bird Swim Lessons Begin
AU Classes Begin
25
24
15
14
Nature Walk “Honey Bees”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Auburn Area Community
Theatre Spring Production
Auburn Area Community
Theatre Spring Production
Bo Bikes Bama
Auburn Area Community Theatre Spring Production
50+ Bingo & Lunch
AU Graduation
Mother’s Day
17
AU Classes End
S’more Fun with Mom: A Mother-Son Event
6 - 8:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
Auburn Dragonflies Swim Team
Practice Begins
12
11
10
Swim Team Evaluations
1 - 4 p.m. • Samford Pool
May Concert Series
6 - 7:30 p.m. • Town Creek Park
Samford Pool Early Bird Swim
Season Begins
Registration for Adult Kickball and
Softball Summer Leagues Begins
Auburn Softball Complex
Summer Quarter
Registration Begins
Harris Center
8
7
SATURDAY
17th Annual Mayor’s
Memorial Day
Breakfast
50+ Bingo & Lunch
26
Landscape Watercolor Class
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. • Kreher
Preserve and Nature Center
27
Auburn City
Schools Last Day
Samford Pool Opens
29
28
30
Drake Pool Opens
31
USTA Alabama 3.5 & 4.5
Levels Tennis Tournament
Early Bird Swim Lessons Begin
Memorial Day
City Holiday
AU Holiday
May Concert Series
6 - 7:30 p.m. • Town Creek Park
Summer Ecology Camp • 8 a.m. – noon • Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
USTA Alabama 3.5 & 4.5 Levels Tennis Tournament
june
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2
1
Registration Begins for Summer
Forest Friends with Kreher
Preserve and Nature Center
auburn.edu/preserve
50+ Bingo & Lunch
WEDNESDAY
3
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
6
5
4
Registration for Adult Kickball and
Softball Leagues Ends
League Coaches Meeting @
7 p.m.
Auburn Softball Complex
Science on Saturdays “Turtles”
10 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Summer Ecology Camp • “Young Naturalist I” • Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
10
9
8
7
13
12
11
Swim Lessons Begin
Adult Kickball and Softball
Summer League Games Begin
SummerNight Downtown
Art Walk
6 - 9:30 p.m.
Float-N-Movie
8:15 - 10 p.m. • Samford Pool
Summer Ecology Camp • “Hunger Games” • Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
14
15
Swim Lessons Begin
Flag Day
21
16
17
Rain Date
SummerNight Downtown
Art Walk
6 - 9:30 p.m.
20
19
18
Summer Jr. Tennis Tournament
50+ Bingo & Lunch
Summer Ecology Camp • “Young Naturalist II” • Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
22
23
24
26
25
First Day of
Summer
Father’s Day
27
Friday Night Splash
6 - 8 p.m. • Samford Pool
Summer Jr. Tennis
Tournament
28
SATURDAY
Day in Clay • Dean Road
Ceramics Studio
Summer Ecology Camp • “Explorers” • Kreher Preserve and Nature Center
29
30
Summer Camps
CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE JUNE 1 - 19
SMALL FRY CAMP JUNE 1 - 26
SUMMER THERAPEUTIC CAMP JUNE 1 - 26
DARE CAMP JUNE 22 - 26
Swim Lessons Begin
july
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
1
Summer Camps
SUMMER THERAPEUTIC CAMP JULY 6 - 24
CAMP KALEIDOSCOPE JULY 6 - 24
SMALL FRY CAMP JULY 6 - 24
THURSDAY
Rain Date
4th of July Celebration
Fireworks @ 9 p.m.
Swim Lessons Begin
13
50+ Bingo & Lunch
Alabama State Junior
Team Tennis
2015 ISSA Senior Southern
National Championships
19
15
14
Independence
Day
City Holiday
USTA National Intersectional Team Tennis Event
Boys and Girls 14s
USTA National Intersectional Team Tennis Event • Boys and Girls 14s
12
4th of July Celebration
Behind Home Side
Duck Samford Stadium
Gates Open @ 6 p.m.
City Holiday
AU Holiday
8
7
6
SATURDAY
4
3
2
PICK UP THE FALL BROCHURE THIS MONTH AT
PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES AND DOWNLOAD IT
ONLINE AT AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/PARKS
5
FRIDAY
11
10
9
Nature Walk “Turtles”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Alabama State Junior Team Tennis
Float-N-Movie @ Samford Pool
8:15 - 10 p.m.
2015 ISSA Senior Southern National Championships
16
17
18
Summer Forest Friends
Session Begins
Online Registration for
Fall Sports Begins
20
Discovery Hike “Turtles”
9:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Summer Forest Friends
Session Begins
22
21
23
24
25
Science on Saturdays
“Honey Bees”
10 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Swim Lessons Begin
26
27
Southern 18+ Adult Team Tennis Championships
50+ Bingo & Lunch
29
28
30
Swim Lessons Begin
AU Classes End
Summer Therapeutic Camp
Banquet
ASA Girls 18u Class A Southern National
Southern 18+ Adult Team
Tennis Championships
ASA Girls 14u Class B Southern National
31
Fall Instructional
Baseball/Softball
Registration Ends
Friday Night Splash
6 - 8 p.m. • Samford Pool
Drake Pool Closes
for the Season
august
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
VISIT AUBURNSCHOOLS.ORG TO
DOWNLOAD THE
2015 – 2016 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
AU Graduation
ASA Girls 18u Class A
Southern National
REGISTER FOR FALL PROGRAMS THIS
MONTH AT THE HARRIS CENTER.
3
2
Fall Quarter
Registration Begins
Harris Center
ASA Girls 18u Class A
Southern National
Registration for Fall Forest Friends
with Kreher Preserve and Nature
Center Begins
auburn.edu/preserve
ASA Girls 14u Class B
Southern National
Registration for Adult Kickball and
Softball Fall Leagues Begins
Auburn Softball Complex
ASA Girls 14u Class B
Southern National
5
4
50+ Bingo & Lunch
11
10
9
SATURDAY
Walk-in Soccer Registration
Auburn Soccer Complex
6 - 7 p.m.
12
8
7
6
Walk-in Tackle Football
Registration
Dean Road Recreation Center
10 a.m. - Noon
Walk-in Baseball,
Softball, T-Ball, Cheerleading and
Flag Football Registration
Dean Road Recreation Center
6 - 7 p.m.
13
Online Fall Sports
Registration Ends
Alabama State Jr. Tennis Open
14
15
21
22
Nature Walk “Raptors”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Alabama State Jr. Tennis Open
18
17
16
AU Classes Begin
Thunder Road Classic
Soccer Tournament
Float-N-Movie
Samford Pool
7:45 - 9:45 p.m.
Discovery Hike “Raptors”
3:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
20
Thunder Road Classic Soccer Tournament
50+ Bingo & Lunch
25
24
19
26
27
28
23
30
31
End of Summer Luau
6 - 8 p.m. • Samford Pool
29
september
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
3
2
1
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
5
4
AU vs. Louisville
Atlanta, GA
50+ Bingo & Lunch
6
10
9
8
7
Auburn City Pools
Last Day of the Season
$1 Admission All Day
Labor Day
City Holiday
AU Holiday
13
14
Discovery Hike “Wildflowers”
3:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
15
Fall Forest Friends
Session Begins
Nature Walk “Wildflowers”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
16
17
11
AUsome
Amphibians
& Reptiles
4:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Patriot Day
National Day of
Service and
Remembrance
18
50+ Bingo & Lunch
League Coaches Meeting
7 p.m. • Auburn Softball Complex
21
22
27
28
Online Registration for Youth
Basketball Begins
Fall Forest Friends
Session Begins
23
First Day of
Autumn
Adult Kickball and Softball Fall
League Games Begin
29
12
AU vs.
Jacksonville State
19
Fall Family Fun Day
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Kreher
Preserve and Nature Center
Registration for Adult Kickball and
Softball Fall Leagues Ends
20
SATURDAY
30
24
25
AUsome Amphibians & Reptiles
4:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
AU @ LSU
26
AU vs.
Mississippi State
october
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
7
12
Columbus Day
18
19
13
14
16
15
High School Basketball
Registration Begins
Harris Center
27
17
AU Fall Break
21
22
Walk-in Registration for
Youth Basketball
Dean Road Recreation Center
6 - 7 p.m.
26
10
Dogtoberfest
Presented by the Lee County
Humane Society
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Kiesel Park
23
50+ Bingo & Lunch
25
3
AU @ Kentucky
Discovery Hike “Spiders”
3:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
20
9
8
Nature Walk “Spiders”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
50+ Bingo & Lunch
11
SATURDAY
AU vs.
San Jose State
6
5
FRIDAY
2
1
PICK UP THE WINTER BROCHURE
THIS MONTH AT PARKS AND
RECREATION FACILITIES AND
DOWNLOAD IT ONLINE AT
AUBURNALABAMA.ORG/PARKS.
4
THURSDAY
Online Registration for Youth
Basketball Ends
28
29
15th Annual
Downtown Trick or Treat
6 – 8 p.m.
Downtown Auburn
30
AUsome Amphibians & Reptiles
4:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
24
Creepy Wonderful Critters
“Spiders!”
10 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
AU @ Arkansas
31
AU vs. Ole Miss
november
SUNDAY
1
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
5
4
3
2
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
7
6
Winter Quarter
Registration Begins
Harris Center
8
AU @ Texas A&M
Adult Basketball
Registration Begins
Harris Center
Daylight Saving
Time Ends
9
SATURDAY
Jr. Novice Tennis
Tournament
11
10
12
13
14
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
Discovery Hike “Turkeys”
3:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
15
16
17
Veterans Day
City Holiday
18
Nature Walk “Turkeys”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
19
AU vs. Georgia
20
AU vs. Idaho
50+ Bingo & Lunch
22
23
24
25
26
High School Basketball
Registration Ends
Harris Center
AU Thanksgiving Break
29
21
Thanksgiving
Day
City Holiday
27
28
City Holiday
Iron Bowl
30
REGISTER FOR WINTER PROGRAMS
THIS MONTH AT THE HARRIS CENTER.
december
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
2
1
THURSDAY
3
FRIDAY
5
4
Adult Basketball
Registration Ends
Harris Center
AU Classes End
7
Discovery Hike “Trees”
3:30 p.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
Alabama 10 and
Under Training
13
9
8
14
15
Polar Express
Holiday Celebration
Jan Dempsey
Community Arts Center
Alabama 10 and Under Training
50+ Bingo & Lunch
6
SATURDAY
10
11
12
Holiday Art Sale
Jan Dempsey Community
Arts Center &
Harris Center
Nature Walk “Trees”
8:30 a.m. • Kreher Preserve and
Nature Center
AU Graduation
16
17
18
19
23
24
25
26
50+ Bingo & Lunch
20
21
22
First Day of
Winter
27
28
29
Christmas Eve
30
Christmas Day
City Holiday
31
PICK UP THE 2016 CALENDAR THIS
MONTH AT THE HARRIS CENTER.
New Year’s Eve
facility rentals
Auburn Parks and Recreation
parks and facilities are
available for a variety of rental
needs, including birthdays,
anniversaries, weddings,
family reunions, and corporate
gatherings.
Visit auburnalabama.org/parks
to download an application.
Contact us at 334-501-2930 for
more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS: In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”), the City of Auburn,
Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, qualified individuals with disabilities will
be provided with reasonable accommodations. To ensure effectiveness of the accommodations, the City requests that the Administrative offices of
the Parks and Recreation Department be notified of the need at least 48 hours prior to the program, event, or activity.
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
425 Perry Street
Auburn, Alabama 36830
(334) 501-2930
Fax (334) 501-2960
auburnalabama.org/parks