North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation

Planning for our Spring and Summer programs is going on now. Registration begins April 13th. Even though there are uncertainties about what we will be allowed to do May through August, we want to let you know what we have to offer and we need to know what you are interested in.

For only Five Dollars ($5) each, we will hold your space in any single program we offer. If the program proceeds as planned, you will receive a $5.00 credit and need only pay the balance before the program starts. If the program is cancelled or rescheduled your $5 remains as a household credit you or any member of your household can use at a later date.

RECREATION DEPARTMENT NEWS

The North Ridgeville Parks and Recreation Department will re-open all outdoor tennis and pickleball courts with restricted play rules on Monday, May 18.

Players are encouraged to practice social distancing minimums of at least 6 feet and follow specific rules and guidelines for play recommended by the United States Tennis Association and USA Pickleball Association. We urge players to be respectful of others and make responsible choices while utilizing park courts.

The City continues to monitor the CDC, ODH and LCPH for guidance on re-opening additional park amenities. Open greenspace, parks and trails continue to be accessible to the public at this time. Please note that park goers may find limited access to public restrooms and water fountains. Do not use parks or trails if you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.

This guidance is current as of today, but is a fluid and evolving situation changing by the day as incremental re-opening guidelines are released.

We continue to urge everyone to keep abreast of the latest public health information via the CDC website at www.cdc.gov, Ohio Department of Health and the Lorain County Public Health Department.

We are currently experiencing uncertain times and we have an obligation to protect our most vulnerable citizens. As such, following the directive of Governor Mike DeWine and in an attempt to limit exposure to COVID-19, we will close the Senior Center building as of Wednesday, March 18, 2020. In addition to the closing of the Senior Center building, all activities that occur in that building will be cancelled. Shady Drive batting cage, Safetyville building and Community Cabin are all closed as of that date and all activities that occur in those facilities are cancelled. All of these cancellations and closures are until further notice..

UPDATE: May 1ST, 2020

Stay-at-home order extended through Friday, May 29

Splash Pad will not open for season on Saturday, May 23.

Playgrounds, basketball, tennis & pickleball courts remain closed.

Lorain County Pride Day for Saturday, May 16 has been cancelled.

UPDATE: MAY 5TH, 2020

Touch-A-Truck scheduled for Saturday, June 6 has been cancelled. We will look to re-schedule in the fall.

There's a real life treasure hidden somewhere in in North Ridgeville! Will you and your team be able to find it? Lost Treasure of ZAGR is an immersive, augmented reality that will direct you all over North Ridgeville. This is an app based game for playing digitally interactive scavenger hunts to lead the learner on a path of adventure and discovery. The game or 'clue hunt' quite literally augments our reality by enhancing peoples' real life interaction while using their smartphones or tablets to uncover clues and solve riddles. Grab your team of 2-6 players (friends, family or both) and see if you have whatit takes to finish the hunt!

One smart phone per team. Must visit the locations and be within 25 feet to unlock next clue. To begin please download application which will be emailed to you. If you have any questions please contact Melissa Shirley.

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