Parks Program Schedule Programs & Activities Facility Rental Location Parks and Recreation 402 N. Hamilton Road (614) 863-0121 Fax Number 863-3643 Hours of Operation 8:00 am-8:45 pm Daily Parks and Recreation Mission Statement Whitehall Parks and Recreation is dedicated to promoting and supporting the well being of families and communities through education, recreation, and utilization of the environmental opportunities the parks offer. Parks and Recreation Commission Members Gary Meidl - Chairman, Mike Arends - Vice-Chairman, Dan Reid, Paul Jordan, Sue Day, Zach Wright, Tom Kleinline Monthly Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Once a month the Parks and Recreation Commission meets to discuss business concerning the parks and recreation department. Unless affected by a holiday, they meet the 4th Thursday of each month at Whitehall Community Park, 402 N. Hamilton Road. Directions to Whitehall Community Park 402 N. Hamilton Rd. The following are directions to Whitehall Community Park from I-270 or I-70. From I-270 south: Take the Hamilton Road south exit past the airport to the park which is located on the east side of Hamilton Road across from Byers Imports car dealership From I-270 North: Take the Broad Street west exit(Whitehall) approximately 1 mile to Hamilton Road. Turn right(north) on Hamilton Road. Go approximately 1/2 mile and the park is located on your right just past the Len Immke Buick car dealership. From I-70: Take the Hamilton Road north exit. Travel on Hamilton Road north approximately 3.2 miles and the park will be located on your right just past the Len Immke Buick car dealership. "Park Pride" The Whitehall Parks and Recreation Department strongly encourages everyone to take pride in your parks and help us promote the following 2 practices while at our parks. Please dispose of your litter, including cigarettes butts, in the proper trash receptacles. While in attendance, please refrain from smoking at any youth sports or youth related event. Remember, we are the "City of Pride" Lustron Home and Garage The Whitehall Historical Society is constructing a Lustron Home and Garage in the south end of Whitehall Community Park near Poth Road. A Lustron Home is an all-steel house known for its porcelain-enamel exterior, and was built by the Lustron Corporation from 1947-50. The company occupied the former Curtiss-Wright Aircraft building at 4200 E. 5th Ave. Some 3,000 parts comprised each of the 2,500 homes, and roughly 2,000 have escaped demolition. The house was donated by a London, Ohio couple, roof panels were donated by the City of Fontana, Wisconsin. the society raised $15,000 through donations to help with the construction of the home. The garage was donated by the owners of a Gould Rd. Lustron in Columbus. Completion of the project will occur sometime in 2007. If you have questions about the home you can go to the society's website at whitehallhistsoc@aol.com or call society member Dick Janusz at 868-1464. Rentals for parties and special events The parks and recreation department provides rental facilities for various types of parties, receptions, meetings, and other special events. We have indoor and outdoor facilities at Whitehall Community Park and outdoor facilities at John Bishop Park. We can accommodate large functions such as wedding receptions in our banquet hall or small family picnics in one of our outdoor picnic shelters. Call the parks and recreation office at 863-0121 to find out about prices and availability of facilities. John Wolfe Walking Trail Come to Whitehall Community Park and take advantage of our newly consructed walking trail that winds through the upper and lower half of the park. The trail is approximately 1 mile long and has an asphalt surface. Skateboards are prohibited from using the trail. Walking is a great form of exercise for all ages so get out to our park and give your body some exercise on our trail. Immunization Program The Franklin County Board of Health sets up an immunization clinic at Whitehall Community Park, 402 N. Hamilton Road, the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:00-11:30 and 1:00-3:00. To find out if you are eligible to receive shots at this location, you can call the Board of Health at 462-3635. (They will not be there the month of November) Weight and Exercise Room Join our work-out facility. We have an excellent weight room with a variety of weight machines to choose from, as well as, a treadmill, life cycle, and sauna. We have men’s and women’s locker rooms, complete with showers. The facility is open 7 days a week 8:00 am-8:45 pm. The cost to join is $120 per calendar year, pro-rated $10 a month by the month you join. All memberships expire on December 31 of that year. Whitehall Senior Citizens Center The City of Whitehall has a senior center, located at 4924 Etna Road. Any resident of Whitehall age 55 & over can be a member. There is a $5.00 annual dues to be a member. The center provides a wide variety of activities for someone to participate in. To find out more about the center and their activities stop by the center during evening hours or call the center at 501-8593. Comments and Suggestions If you have any comments, concerns, or questions, please feel free to contact us by calling the office or e-mailing the director at the e-mail address above. We welcome your feedback as our goal is to provide the best product possible to the citizens of Whitehall. Terry Gee Director Email