NTPRD Weekly Update and Community News

Snowball Fight
Snowball Fight will be offered January 10 – 31 at Snyder Park. Find the snowball letters around the park and see how many words you can make using the letters. The more letters you find, the more words you can make. One you have your final list to email it to madams@springfieldohio.gov. The person with the most words wins the snowball fight and a NTPRD prize. Words must be found in the English Dictionary.
Rubber Ducky Day
Rubber Duck Day is back this year and will take place on Thursday, January 13. Celebrate National Rubber Duck Day by finding the rubber ducks hidden in Snyder Park, Old Reid Park & Rebert Pike Nature Park. Each jumbo rubber duck will have a trivia question next to it. Send NTPRD your answer to be entered into a raffle for a rubber ducky themed prize. Email your answers to national trail@springfieldohio.gov.
Early Childhood Art Exploration
Early Childhood Art Exploration is for children ages 2-3 (along with an adult) and ages 4-5 (with adult) and will offer 8-week sessions starting Friday, January 14 at the Springfield Museum of Art. Creativity and play abound as young children explore art in a sensory, open-ended studio art class. The class for children ages 2-3 will be offered from 10:00 -10:30 am and the registration fee is $45. The class for ages 4-5 will be held from 10:30 – 11:30 am and the registration fee is $90. Registration is available online by going to ntprd.org or in person at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District. The registration deadline is January 12. Class may be held outdoors weather permitting. This program is held in partnership with the Springfield Museum of Art. For more information call NTPRD at 937-328-7275.
Trail Tots
Trail Tots is for ages 3-5 (with adult) and will be held on Thursday, January 20 from 10:00 – 11:00 am at the NTPRD Administration Building. This nature based outdoor program is designed to allow your child to explore outdoors with sensory-play, music and nature walks. The registration fee is $8 and the deadline to register is January 14. For more information call 937-328-7275.
Beginners Chess
A Beginners Chess class is for youth ages 10-15 and is scheduled for Saturday, January 22 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District Administration Building. Enter into the exciting world of chess and foster an enjoyment for the game. Participants will learn the basics of chess and chess strategy including how to move the pieces, opening principles and basis tactics. The registration fee is $25 and the deadline to register is January 14. Registration is available online by going to ntprd.org or in person at the NTPRD Administration Building. For more information call 937-328-7275.
Yoga Flow
A new 6-week session of Yoga Flow will begin Tuesday, February 1 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District Administration Building. This Vinyasa yoga class begins with mindful breathing and warm-ups before moving through seated, standing, and balancing poses. Vinyasa is a movement-based form of yoga, which focuses on flowing with the breath while reducing stress and increasing flexibility. Most postures can be modified for those with physical limitations. The registration fee is $50. Registration is available online at ntprd.org or in person at the NTPRD Administration Building. The deadline to register is January 25. For more information call 937-328-7275.
Slice of Springfield
Slice of Springfield is for all ages and will be held on Thursday, February 3 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm at Mother Stewart’s Brewery. Who makes the best pizza in Clark County? Pizza, music and fun for the entire family. Have the opportunity to sample pizza from up to 10 area pizza shops and vote for your favorite. This fundraiser will donate 100% of proceeds from tickets to help support National Trail parks and recreation programming. Sliced of Springfield is organized and operated by the Partners for the Parks. Tickets available at NTPRD.org.
Orienteering Event
An Orienteering event will be held on Saturday, February 12 at Old Reid Park and the Kirby Preserve. Enjoy nature in the winter while competing in this thinking sport where you follow a mapped course, using your skills to navigate from one marked location to another. Orienteering is an outdoor navigation sport appropriate for any weather conditions. The courses are for every skill level and ability. Basic orienteering training will be offered at the event. Participants can start the course between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. There is a 2-hour time limit to complete the course. Youth ages 16 & under must have an adult registered with them. The registration fee is $7 and the deadline to register is February 9. Registration is required and available online or in person at the NTPRD Administration Building. This program is held in partnership with the Miami Valley Orienteering Club. For more information call 937-328-7275.
Setters Youth Volleyball
Setters Volleyball is open to youth in grades 3 & 4. This 7-week, fun, co-ed, instructional league will have modified rules to introduce players to the games. Practices and games will be Monday and Wednesday evenings at Roosevelt Middle School starting in early March. Teams will be organized geographically by school districts when possible. Uniform shirts will be provided. All players must have knee pads. The registration fee is $45 and the deadline to register is February 11. For more information call 937-328-7275.
Slammers Youth Volleyball
Slammers Volleyball is open to youth in grades 5 & 6. This 7-week volleyball league is designed to introduce new players to the game and improve the skill development of returning players. Adjusted net heights and appropriate volleyballs will be used with traditional rally scoring. Practices and games will be Tuesdays and Thursdays at area gyms starting in early March. Teams are organized geographically by school districts when possible. Uniform shirts will be provided. All players must have knee pads. The registration fee is $45 and the deadline to register is February 11. Registration is available online by going to ntprd.org or in person at the NTPD Administration Building.
Trail Hikers
Trail Hikers is held on Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. These guided, self-paced hikes allow you to explore and enjoy our local natural environment. The hike on January 19 will be held at New Reid Park. These trails are all natural so be sure to wear your hiking boots. Registration is available online by going to ntprd.org or by calling 937-328-7275.