Registration for the annual program begins Tuesday, May 20, with extended office hours at the Lima Parks Department. Parents can sign their children up at the department’s office in the City Garage on Collett Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 20 and 21.
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Park Program Leader Kelsey Pughsley adds, “This year it will be Games, activities, fieldtrip, pretty much similar to the years in the past. Our bowling and skating field trips are always a big hot. We’re trying to bring in as many people from the community in to do different activities with the kids through out the day just to keep them busy and active.”
Each spring and summer the city's Parks and Recreation Department supplement their staff to help with activities in the city parks. Help is needed for the summer playground program, the maintenance of ball diamonds, and other positions The jobs are suitable for anyone from college age to retirees.