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rocky river parks and recreation

Spring/Summer Brochure

Rocky River Park Improvements

Civic Center Addition

Parks and Recreation Facilities

Bates Road Tot Lot

Rocky River Water Zone

Elmwood Cabin

Rocky River Parks and Recreation Commission

Rocky River Parks and Recreation Foundation

 


City of Rocky River

 

Links of Interest

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association

National Recreation and Park Association

Sports Illustrated Good Sports

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Create and celebrate your memories at
"River Days"
July 11 - 12!
Check the schedule here and join us for all or part of the weekend!

 

The Waterzone Outdoor Pool is open for the summer!
Call 440-356-5660 for daily pool information.

The Outdoor Pool will close at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30 for a Swim Meet.

Outdoor Pool will be open 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on
Saturday, July 4
 

Click here to see brochure for Pool Pass and Learn-to-Swim information.  Learn-to-Swim Information begins on page 35 of the brochure.  Outdoor Pool info begins on page 38.

 

The Civic Center will be closed on
Saturday, July 4th

 

Spring/Summer Brochure has been mailed to residents.
Click here to see Spring/Summer Brochure
on line. 

 

Register for Summer Learn-to-Swim at the Civic Center Center. 
Outdoor and Indoor Lessons are available. 
Pool Passes are also on sale.
 

 

You can find Pool Pass and Learn-to-Swim information as well as WaterZone hours, rules and admittance fees in the Summer Brochure. 
Click here to view brochure on line.   Learn-to-Swim Information begins on page 35 of the brochure.  Outdoor Pool info begins on page 38.

 

Conor's Clan Outdoor Dodgeball Tournament
Ages 12 - Adult
Saturday, July 11
Rocky River High School Football Field
Proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation


Click Here for printable Registration Form and info.
Register at the Civic Center.  Registration deadline extended to July 3.  Don't miss out!

Note:  Registration fee payable to Rocky River Parks & Recreation Foundation.  $120 check/team.
Click Here for Tournament Rules
Questions?  Call Sandy Sill  440-895-2599 ext. 3318

 

STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR MAGIC CAMP AND THEATER CAMP FOR AGES 8-12. 
Both camps meet JULY 27-31 at Kensington School. 
Theater Camp meets from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Magic Camp meets from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. 
Register at the Civic Center. 

If you have questions about either program, contact the instructor, Brad Schreiber, at 440-442-5933. 

 

Softball and Pony League Rainout Number
440-895-3363 after 4:30 p.m.

 

New this Spring!
Group Exercise Flex Pass

Come to an unlimited number of adult general* group exercise classes or water exercise classes.  Purchase a Season Pass or Year Pass.  *The Flex Pass cannot be used for specialty classes including Pilates, Zumba, Yoga, Yogilates or Tai Chi but Flex Pass holders are eligible for a 50% discount on registration for these classes!

 

Help keep Rocky River GREEN!
Spring Clean-up and Yard Waste Recycling Bags on SALE NOW at:
Rocky River Don Umerley Civic Center
Rocky River Senior Center
First Federal of Lakewood -- Rocky River Office 20425 Center Ridge

3 packs of 5 bags (15 bags) for $10
Proceeds Benefit Rocky River Parks and Recreation Foundation

 

Summer Concerts at Rocky River Park Are Back!
Click Here for Schedule and Information

 

 

Civic Center Summer Hours  May 18 - Sept. 6

 

Monday - Thursday 5:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*

Pool Closes 1/2 hour before building closes.
*Facility will be closed on Sundays in August

Civic Center is CLOSED July 4 and Labor Day

 

 

Annual Maintenance Dates for 2009

POOL:  closed August 2 - 16 for painting and maintenance
ENTIRE FACILITY:  closed August 10 - 16 (office will remain open Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30).
Check after July 1st to confirm schedule.  MEMBERS will have reciprocal use of Westlake and/or Fairview Park's Recreation Centers during this time. 

 

Indoor Pool Schedule Here

Open Gym Schedule Here

Fitness Class Schedule Here

 

New!  "Forever Fit"  Fully Funded Memberships
 for Medicare-eligible members with the following Ohio Health Plans:
Advantra (Coventry)
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Gateway
Aetna OPERS
Sterling Life Insurance
Please call Michelle Riegler at 440-895-3385 to see if you are eligible for this exciting benefit!

 

Hamilton Ice Arena has closed for the season. 
See you in the fall!

 

Kids' Cove Childcare Room is open.  Reservations are strongly suggested.
Call 440-895-3379 for hours, information, or to make a reservation.

 

Weather permitting, the Skate Park is open.

 

Civic Center
Resident & Corporate Memberships
are on sale now!
Full information available at the Civic Center.  Call 440-895-2599.

 

Check out the Civic Center Grand Opening Photos Here


Call the Civic Center
440-895-2599 for  Open Gym Schedule.

 


Recreation Department Office Hours

Civic Center Office
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. -  4:30 p.m.

Recreation Administrative Office
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


 Call 440-895-2599 for Civic Center information.
Call 440-356-5660 for Outdoor Pool information
 



Locations and Phone Numbers:

The Rocky River Recreation Department is located in the Rocky River City Complex at the corner of Hilliard and Wagar (W 210) in Rocky River. 

Rocky River City Hall 21012 Hilliard 440-331-0600
Recreation Center 21018 Hilliard 440-356-5656
Recreation Administrative Office 21018 Hilliard 440-356-5657
Hamilton Ice Arena (Sept. - March) 21018 Hilliard 440-356-5656
Outdoor Pool (June - August) 21018 Hilliard 440-356-5660
Don Umerley Civic Center
    (Programs and Information)
21016 Hilliard 440-895-2599
Don Umerley Civic Center Memorial Hall
     (Meeting Room Rentals)
21016 Hilliard 440-895-2594
Senior Center 21014 Hilliard 440-333-6660
     

The Rocky River Recreation Department offers year-round programming for preschoolers, students and adults.  A brochure is mailed to residents three times per year (fall, winter, spring/summer).  Many programs utilize school facilities;  gyms, fields and classrooms.  A full schedule of youth sports leagues is offered, including soccer, football, basketball and baseball/softball.  Instructional programs include tennis, golf, keyboarding, fencing, tumbling, skating, swimming and much more.  For adults, we offer fitness programs, volleyball leagues, basketball, golf, water exercise, ballroom  dance and much more.  Call the Civic Center at 440-895-2599 for information.

Hamilton Ice Arena is open from September through March, and offers open skates, lessons for all ages, travel hockey, and birthday parties.  It is also the home ice for the Rocky River High School Hockey Team.

In the spring, the ice is melted away and replaced with soccer turf.  During the spring and summer the turf is used for indoor soccer programs, soccer leagues, day camp and a variety of other activities.

The outdoor municipal pool is open mid-June though mid September.  Open swim time is available for residents.   Four two-week session of swimming lessons are offered.  Seasonal pool passes are available for residents with proof of residency.

The city maintains eight public parks with a variety of amenities.  Elmwood Park Cabin  is available for rentals.  Call 440-356-5657 for information.

Rocky River Senior Center offers programs and services for seniors. Call 440-333-6660 or log onto www.rrcity.com for more information.