Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation Department

Did you hear the exciting news? Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation is turning 60 this week, and we're throwing a party you won't want to miss!

Join us at our next pop-up park for our Birthday Party during the Farmers Market on Thursday, July 25 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Take a stroll through the market and swing by to say hi, because we'll have tons of fun and games for the entire family. Let's celebrate 60 amazing years together in style!

Learn about wildlife and history of Reynoldsburg’s parks on your way to becoming a Junior Ranger. Attend educating programs in the parks will earn you a sticker. Once you’ve collect 5 stickers displaying you’ve learned all about the nature and history of our parks, you’ll be a certified Junior Ranger! Junior Ranger program is most appropriate for ages 5-13 years but all ages welcome in the programs.

Rock Hoppers
Session 2: August 9
Time: 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Pine Quarry Park
Fee: 5 (per household)
Spend some time exploring our waterways here in town! Use dip nets and buckets to catch macroinvertebrates like insect larva, small fish, and crayfish. We’ll have magnifying glasses for a closer look and a Park Ranger on hand to help answer questions. All children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is per family and includes all in household.

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

LIVINGSTON HOUSE NIGHTTIME TOUR 2.0
Session: August 16
Time: 10:00pm – Midnight
Ages: 18 and Up
Location: Livingston House – 1792 Graham Road
Fee: 5 (R) 12 (NR)

Is the Livingston House haunted? Some people think so. Learn about the history of the home and find out for yourself. Explore the historic home using ghost hunting equipment provided for you. A Park Ranger will be present but most of this will be a self-guided event.

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Congratulations to our 2024 Adult Softball Tournament Champions, Ebony Panthers!
Thanks to all teams for a great 2024 season!

LIVINGSTON HOUSE NIGHTTIME TOUR 2.0 - Additional Date Added!
Friday, July 26

Time: 10:00pm – Midnight
Ages: 18 and Up
Location: Livingston House – 1792 Graham Road
Fee: 5 (R) 12 (NR)

Is the Livingston House haunted? Some people think so. Learn about the history of the home and find out for yourself. Explore the historic home using ghost hunting equipment provided for you. A Park Ranger will be present but most of this will be a self-guided event.

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Gather your friends and family and make your way to the park for a night out! Enjoy delicious treats from food trucks, groove to live music, and settle in for a movie under the stars at dusk. With a variety of games and activities, you'll find something for everyone!

August 2
Music: Reynoldsburg Community Band
Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Movie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Showing: Dusk

Various food trucks and family activities start at 5:00pm

Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/3755141018067717

ADULT CO-REC KICKBALL LEAGUE
Registration is the month of July
Date/Time: Thursday Nights, 6pm and later
Age Requirement: Adult, 18 years of age or older
Location: JFK Park - 7232 East Main Street
Team Fee: 280/team

Returning this fall, our popular Adult Kickball League! Join the fun as the league will once again play on Thursday nights at JFK Park under the lights. Teams will compete in both a regular season & end of season tournament. A team trophy will be awarded to the League Champions & Tournament Champions. Games will run 6:00pm or later and run through the fall months. Team registration only, captains may register their team at our office.

Happy Park and Recreation Professionals Day! Reynoldsburg Parks and Recreation wouldn’t be the wonderful resource it is without our incredible staff! We are so thankful for the team we’ve built and the passion that drives their work forward every day. Show our staff some love today as we celebrate Park and Recreation Professionals Day!

ADULT PROM
Date: Saturday, September 14
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Ages: 21+
Location: Eastside Brewing Company – 1421 Davidson Drive
Fee: $25

No more sitting on the sidelines watching all the kids have the fun! This night is all about the adults. A DJ will be playing all your favorite hits, a photographer will capture the moments and don’t forget to vote for the King and Queen of the Prom! Formal wear is encouraged but not required. Proceeds will go toward the Parks and Recreation Scholarship Fund. Themed food and drinks will be available to purchase separately.

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Don’t forget to stop by our next Pop Up Park event to continue celebrating Park and Recreation Month. Join us at JFK Park at 10:00am.

YOUTH CO-ED VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Registration is the month of July
Date/Time: Practices and games to begin in October
Age Requirement: 10-18 years
Location: Reynoldsburg United Methodist Community Center and/or Reynoldsburg City School Gym
Fee: 57 (R) 71 (NR)

Bump, set, spike - it's time for our Youth Volleyball! Players will be placed onto teams after the Player Ability Assessment. From there, all teams will have a weekday practice followed by games on the weekends. A single elimination tournament will end the season for all teams. Space is limited - sign up today!

All divisions are co-ed:
12U (Ages 10, 11, and 12)
14U (Ages 13 and 14)
18U (Ages 15, 16, 17 and 18 - must be a current high school student)

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Family Art Class
Date: Sunday, July 21
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Ages: 7 and up
Location: Reynoldsburg Senior Center - 1520 Davidson Drive
Fee: 18 (R) 25 (NR)

Come and create some wonderful family memories through art! In this acrylic class each family member will be painting a fun design on a square 8”x8” canvas. The design will look great by itself or displayed side by side and connected with all the families’ canvases. No previous painting experience is needed, so bring your kids, grandparents, aunts and uncles! All supplies and step by step instructions will be provided. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a guardian. Each family member must sign up.

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Pokemon Battling Camp
Dates: July 22nd - 26th
Times: 9-11, 11:30-1:30, 1:30-3:30
Ages: 8-13 years
Location: Livingston House – 1792 Graham Road
Fee: 75 (R) 82 (NR)

Calling all Pokemon Trainers! Challenge yourself to be a better Pokemon Trainer in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet. Problem solving your way to learn strategies, tactics, different approaches and more. This trainers camp will offer unique opportunities to evolve as a trainer mastering introductory concepts; building upon teamwork, challenges, and time management. You'll battle both with and against other trainers to taking the game from more than just sitting on the couch to a social brainstorming session! For new and returning trainers; a Nintendo Switch with a save file of either Pokemon Scarlet or Pokemon Violet having reached Paldean Champion is highly recommended. (Limited class copies will be available)

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

2024 Summer Reading Challenge Programs in the Park Series

SUPERHERO FLAG FOOTBALL
Registration in the months of July and August
For children with developmental disabilities
Date: September and October
Ages: 5 and older
Location: JFK Park - 7232 East Main Street
Fee: 25
Each participant will get a shirt and a medal.

Are you ready for some football? Superhero Flag Football will run on a weekday to be announced. More detailed information will be communicated after the registration deadline. The program will most likely run the months of September and October. All contact days will take place after 6:00pm. We are always in need of volunteers for this program. If interested, please call our office at 614.322.6806

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Adult Corn Hole League
Fall | Tuesdays | July 30 – September 17
Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm
Ages: 21+
Location: Eastside Brewing Company – 1421 Davidson Drive
Fee: 40/team

Join the fun! We’re back and running every TUES night at Eastside Brewing Company located at 1421 Davidson Drive in Reynoldsburg. Your team will consist of 2 players (max of 5 on the roster) who will play a different team each week. Teams can expect to play an 8 game regular season and participate in an end of season tournament. All players must be 21 years of age or older to participate. This league is expected to fill quickly – cost is $40/team. Teams may consist of all males, all females or a combination. Rules will be provided in advance of games starting. Games will run starting at 6pm and later. Questions? Please call our office at 614.322.6806.

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Junior Academy Golf
Date: July 24 – August 14
Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
Ages: 6-10 years
Location: Swing Space Golf – 5931 East Main Street
Fee: 80 (R) 87 (NR)

Come learn the basics of golf in a fun, controlled environment. Build a reliable and repeatable swing built on proper form! Learn how to hold each club, differences between them and what they are used for. Learn the rules of golf and how to think through playing a round. Have fun playing games and competing against peers!

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Date: Monday & Saturday | July 22 – August 26 (6 weeks)
Time: Mondays 5:30-6:30pm, Saturdays 1:00-2:00pm
Ages: 6-12 years
Location: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Reynoldsburg, 6475 E Main St. Suite 114
Fee: 95 (R) 102 (NR)

Learn from a certified instructor in the Gracie Bullyproof program. The goal of this program is to instill children with unshakable confidence so they can overcome bullies without violence. This method uses leverage-based control holds to neutralize threats and self-defense techniques to stay safe if physically assaulted. Dress – sweat pants or similar, no buttons, zippers or snaps

James Guynn teaches Gracie Combatives and Master Cycle for adults and Gracie Bullyproof for children. He is a Certified Instructor through Gracie University in Torrance, CA. James has been practicing Jiu-Jitsu for the past 8+ years and has achieved the rank of verified Purple Belt in the “Gentle Art”.

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Registration is now open for the Annual Heroes for Heroes 5K.

2024 Heroes for Heroes Race registration is open!!!

https://racepenguin.com/events/heroesforheroes/

Congratulations to the Banks family for being our first Junior Rangers!

Learn about wildlife and history of Reynoldsburg’s parks on your way to becoming a Junior Ranger. Attend educating programs in the parks will earn you a sticker. Once you’ve collect 5 stickers displaying you’ve learned all about the nature and history of our parks, you’ll be a certified Junior Ranger! Junior Ranger program is most appropriate for ages 5-13 years but all ages welcome in the programs.

Upcoming programs to earn your badge:

Rock Hoppers
Session 1: July 12 - registration accepted until class time
Session 2: August 9
Time: 2:00pm
Ages: All Ages
Location: Pine Quarry Park
Fee: 5 (per household)

Spend some time exploring our waterways here in town! Use dip nets and buckets to catch macroinvertebrates like insect larva, small fish, and crayfish. We’ll have magnifying glasses for a closer look and a Park Ranger on hand to help answer questions. All children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Fee is per family and includes all in household.
Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

Keep a look out for more nature programming this Fall!

Swing by our next Pop Up Park event at Rodebaugh Park from 3:00-4:00pm to help us celebrate Park and Recreation Month and create a new park memory!

Brazilian Soccer Summer Camp
Date: July 22 – July 26
Ages: Specific programs from 4-16 years old
Location: Civic Park – 6800 Daugherty Drive
Fees:
All Day: 9am – 3pm: $269
Half Day: 9am-12pm: $229
Future Stars: 3pm-4pm: $125

Register: https://brazilianunited.com/reynoldsburg-parks-and.../

The Brazilian Soccer summer camp is about learning, having fun, and being awesome together, along with creating a safe and enjoyable experience. Participants gain fun and memorable soccer experiences, enjoying freestyle sessions and cultural exposure in a meticulously organized camp rooted in Beyond Soccer philosophy and Brazilian flair. Our main goal is to foster growth, prioritize individual attention, and provide dedicated care for your child’s development both on and off the field.

WACKY OLYMPICS
Date: Monday, July 22
Time: 6:30pm
Team size: Each team will consist of two players
Ages: One adult over the age of 18 and one child between the ages of 7-12 years of age
Location: Reynoldsburg Community Church - 1636 Graham Road
Fee: 20 (per team)
Celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics with us in a wacky style! Form teams of two, a guardian and a child (ages 8-13) and compete in a fun, fast paced sports competition. Teams will also be able to test their skills in a few special surprise competitions. We will also declare an overall Wacky Olympic Champion that will receive a team trophy. Space is limited, so register your team early!

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

LIVINGSTON HOUSE NIGHTTIME TOUR 2.0
Session 1: July 19
Session 2: August 16
Time: 10:00pm – Midnight
Ages: 18 and Up
Location: Livingston House – 1792 Graham Road
Fee: 5 (R) 12 (NR)

Is the Livingston House haunted? Some people think so. Learn about the history of the home and find out for yourself. Explore the historic home using ghost hunting equipment provided for you. A Park Ranger will be present but most of this will be a self-guided event.

Register online: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community/Home

HOLIDAY CARDS
Date: Tuesday, December 12
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Reynoldsburg Senior Center, 1520 Davidson Drive
Ages: 5 and up
Fee: Free – registration required

Make cards that will warm the hearts of Reynoldsburg senior residents this holiday season. We provide the supplies and you spend the time to make as many cards as you want that we will give out to senior centers and living communities around the city. Class is free but registration required.

Register online at: https://reynoldsburg.recdesk.com/Community