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Park Enrichment Program

The City Council and Public Works Department enriched                 Eins, zwei, drei…Oktoberfest!
approximately 35 acres of city parks during the last budget year.
Litchfield Park has a total of 11 parks, 10 of which are equipped     The countdown is on for this year’s Oktoberfest! Once again, the
with play and entertainment features. Along with our pathway          City of Litchfield Park and The Wigwam are partnering to host
system, these parks play an important role in connecting one          a fun-filled cultural event for the community. Litchfield Park’s
neighborhood to another. They also provide open spaces with           Oktoberfest will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2017, from
shaded areas and safe playground and picnic spots for individual,     6 to 9pm on the front lawn of The Wigwam.
group and family enjoyment. Scout Park is the largest of the City’s
parks and is being developed in phases. Last year, in phase two of    Authentic German entrees prepared by The Wigwam’s chefs, and,
a three or four phase enrichment program, the Council added two       of course, several German and domestic beers will be available
new age appropriate playground equipment areas, a large four table    for purchase at the festival. Come dance and sing along to your
shaded picnic area, new park benches, a concrete pathway, trees,      favorite live Oktoberfest music performed by the Phoenix Polka
shrubs, and a drinking fountain. Other parks receiving new play       Band. Wear your best German outfits for chances to win prizes for
equipment and ADA swings and new approved wood fiber treated          both adults and kids. There will be a children’s area and plenty of
ground cover under the play features were Turtle Park, Camelback      entertainment for the entire family!
Park and Aleppo Park. Staggs Park received new benches for the
baseball field and the Tierra Verde Lake Park project was completed   Festival admission is only $10 per person and children under 12 are
along with stocking the lake with eight different species of fish to  admitted free. Tickets will be available beginning August 1, 2017, at
help establish a new ecosystem. Village Park, a newly added two-      the Litchfield Park Recreation Center or online at eventbrite.com.
acres located at the east end of Village Parkway features a shaded    Proceeds from sales of admission tickets and Oktoberfest souvenirs
ramada, playground, a drinking fountain, grass play area, and a       benefit the Litchfield Park Recreation Department. Admission
concrete parking lot. To find a complete listing of each of our       prices do not include food and beverages.
parks, along with their locations, visit our website click on “play”
and search “parks.”                                                   Please visit litchfield-park.org or call 623-935-9040 for details
                                                                      regarding the menu and entertainment schedule.
Stay Cool Family Fun Night Series

Join us at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center (LPRC) pool for
the 2017 aquatic summer special events! Each themed event is
hosted by the LPRC aquatic staff and includes swimming, games
and activities, music and dancing, and giveaways. Admission is
$3 per person or enter the event with a valid membership pass.
Children 3 years of age and under are FREE.

Swisco Swim Disco Pool Party

Friday, July 21, 2017 • 6-8:30pm

Adventure Night Jumanji Style

Friday, August 18, 2017 • 6-8:30pm

Swimming Pool Party Rental Fees                                       Left, Racquel Cocchiola as Horton, and right, Madison Lamb as Daisy
                                                                      Head Maisy, during the June 16 “Welcome to Poolsville” aquatic
Party reservations are accepted April through Labor Day every         special event held at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center (LPRC).
year. Contact the Aquatics Pool Manager, 623-935-9040,
or litchfield-park.org/forms.aspx?fid=97 to inquire about a                                          litchfield-park.org
pool party reservation.

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