Columbus Parks &
Recreation
New sletter March, 2015
Volume 1, Issue 1
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Shirley B.Winston Recreation Newsletter
Volunteer Informants
Mission
The mission of the Columbus Parks and Recreation
Department is to enhance the quality of life for all
citizens of this community by providing passive and
active recreational, educational, and cultural
programming services for all age groups. It is our
objective to provide parks and recreation facilities
that are safe, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing
to the entire community.
The Vision
The vision of the Shirley B. Winston
Recreation Center is to provide excellent programs
and customer service that satisfy the needs of the
local communities and the City of Columbus.
Take a Walk in the Park Day on March 30st @
Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center & Park
Please feel free to volunteer to lead activities at
Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center, in sport
activities, fitness activities and senior activities.
Your help is needed daily, weekly and monthly.
We are striving to help our community to be the
best in the city. So just talk with a staff member
about volunteering.
Weekly Programs & Activities
On Tuesdays & Thursdays, We have Senior Fitness
Class at 11:15am to 12:00pm and Aerobics Classes
on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00p.m. To 6:55
p.m. We also have Line Dance Class for all ages on
Monday and, Wednesday at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Monday through Friday we have daily Senior
Pinochle from 12:00pm to 6:45pm in the activity
room and leisure recreation activities such as
basketball, pool, foosball, ping-pong, air hockey,
and many more games for the community.
On Monday’s at 5:15pm – 5:45pm we offer a new
Fitness Class called Pop - It - Up.
Are you stressed out from a long day at work or just
stressed out in general from day-to-day things. Then
it's a great opportunity for you to take a walk in the
park. Monday, March 30, 2015 is “Take A Walk in the
Park Day” at the Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center
and Park. A walk in the park is just what the doctor
order; it's a calming and therapeutic way to relieve
stress. Taking a walk doing your lunch break or after
a busy workday helps you clear your mind and it
quickly re-energizes you. A walk in the park will likely
be the most enjoyable part of your day. Make sure
you start your walk with a clear mind and open eyes.
In addition to a voiding a fall, open eyes will allow you
to take in the beauty of nature such as flowers, trees,
birds and other wildlife.
Activities Held at the Center
The recreation center is comprised of a gymnasium,
weight room, aerobics room, activity room, full size
kitchen, game room and locker room. The center
can also be rented for private gatherings, reunions,
sport events or banquets.
The leisure pool has water fountains, water buckets,
slide, swim lap area, locker rooms and concession
stand.
Youth
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School Break Basketball Court Hours
Monday - Friday
Mid-Afternoon Youth Half
Court Play (13 & Under)
12:00pm -3:00pm
Servicing Columbus youth remains an integral
part of Columbus Parks and Recreation’s
mission. The department offers an array of
diverse programs for youth that will improve
the athletic performance while building
character and social skills.
Monday – Friday
Late-Afternoon Teens & Young Adult
Open Full Court Play
3:00pm – 5:45pm
Athletics
Shirley B. Winston Recreation Center provides
quality programs in youth and adults athletics.
To learn more about Shirley B. Winston sports
programs, join us daily.
Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
Gym Close for Adult Aerobic Class
@ 6:00pm
Daily Leisure Recreation Games and Activities.
Parks & Recreation Growing Stronger
Together Everyday
For more information about Sally Little League
Baseball contact Coach William
(706) 457-4048.
Basketball Court Hours
Monday- Friday
Morning Senior Walking & Fitness Class
11:00am – 12:00pm
Adult/Senior Half or Full Court Play
12:00pm-2:45pm
RENTAL AVAILABILITY
Youth (16 & Under)
Half or Full Court Play
3:00pm-6:30pm
Reservations are made by contacting the Columbus
Recreation Division. Reservations must be made no
less than three (3) weeks or no more than six (6)
months in advance, unless the Director of Parks and
Recreation or the Recreation Services Division
Manager grants prior approval. Reservations are
made on first come, first served basis. (706) 2254658
Saturday
Adults and Youth-Free Play
Half or Full Court
2:00pm-6:00pm
Upcoming Events
Thank You Community!
Special thanks are due the following

March 11th Popcorn Lover’s Day
Revelation Missionary Baptist Church
SWP Pinochle Club / Lambda Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity, Inc.

March 17th St. Patrick’s Day

March 23nd – 27th Spring Break

March 24th National Chip & Dip
Day

March 30st Take a Walk in the
Park