Spring is Near

Tulsa Parks To Open Pools This Summer

Tulsa Parks is already making summer plans and will open five pools this summer, the same number and the same pools as in 2010.
These pools are located at McClure, Reed, Lacy, Whiteside and Berry parks.
Admission fees to the pools will also be the same as 2010.
To physically prepare a pool for opening and to hire lifeguards, decisions on which pools to open are made in the late winter and early spring.
"While budget dollars haven't changed much since a year ago, we are making plans to make sure pools get open," says Lucy Dolman, Tulsa Parks Director. "Additionally, we have three more water playgrounds this year than 2010, plus one we're working on now. These playgrounds are very popular with children, are open longer, and are much more affordable to maintain."
Since 2010, three water playgrounds have been built at Maxwell, Chamberlain, and Owen. A fourth will be constructed at Whiteside. Funding for water playgrounds comes from 2001 and 2006 Sales Tax and Vision 2025 funding.
Applications for Lifeguard positions, as well as Summer Day Camp Leaders, are now available.

Join the Party - Celebrate 100 Years of Tulsa's First Park

Celebration Planned to Mark 100th Anniversary of Owen Park

When: Saturday, August 8,

The City of Tulsa Owen Park Neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods invite all Tulsans to participate in the 100th anniversary celebration of Owen Park, Tulsa's first park.

There will be a wide variety of activities for all ages to enjoy starting at 8:00 a.m. ending at 6:00 p.m.

The celebration committee is asking residents and former residents to submit their memories of Owen Park before or on the day of the event. Submission may be sent to Bob Hendrick at bobhendrick@cityoftulsa.org .

Also that morning construction will begin on the new KABOOM playground equipment with labor provided by volunteers.

Last Chance!

Last chance for the survey!
You decide.

Dear Tulsan,
Over the past 8 months, input from thousands of Tulsans has been gathered at public workshops throughout the city, collected through surveys and recorded during interviews. Based on all these ideas forTulsa's future, the PLANiTULSA team has developed four different scenarios of how future growth in Tulsa might look.
The PLANiTULSA team wants your opinions, thoughts and feedback on these four scenarios. We've prepared a survey for you to rate various aspectsof the scenarios.
During a month-long survey drive, May 12 - June 18, we hope thousands of Tulsans will fill out the survey. The more the better!
The survey results will drive the process of turning the four scenarios into one shared vision for Tulsa's future.
The survey is available online at http://www.planitulsa.org/

We Want Your Opinion!

Dear Community Member:

The City of Tulsa is working to update its Parks and Recreation Master Plan, so we are asking for your help! You and your family can play an important role as we develop a plan for future parks and recreation improvements, programs, trail connections, and other investments in the community.

You have been selected to take our survey because you represent an interest in Tulsa Parks and Recreation.

Please give us a few minutes of your time to share your wishes regarding your family's parks and recreation needs.

Then, after you have completed the survey, please forward this information onto the other stakeholders, neighbors, and interested parties you represent so that their input can be received as well. Even if you do not currently use these facilities, we would still like to hear from you and your network of contacts.

In appreciation for your participation, you can enter a drawing for prizes that include:

• VIP seating at Veterans Park for the 4th of July Celebration (25 groups of 4 seats each will be given away for 100 total seats),


• family pool passes (10 passes good for 30 visits each),


• a $200 gift certificate from Southwood Nursery,


• a $200 gift certificate to the Sports Authority.

The last day to submit a response is May 31,2009.

Simply click on the link below to participate. http://www.rrcinfo.com/tulsa09?NA9658

When you have finished filling out the survey, you will have the option to enter the drawing or submitting your survey responses withoutentering the drawing. ALL responses are important to us and will be kept confidential.

Thank you very much for taking the time to participate!

Tulsa Parks and Recreation

This survey is conducted on behalf of Tulsa Parks and Recreation by RRC Associates, Inc., of Boulder, CO. RRC Associates values and respect your privacy.