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Burke Premier Play Environments
Distributor: Riggs Recreation Equipment Inc.,
P. O. Box 6191 Leawood, Kansas City, MO 66206
800-332-4447
GameTime - A Playcore Company
Distributor: Modlin Recreation Equipment, Inc.,
P. O. Box 50048, Denton TX 76206-0048
800-433-5347; Fax: 940-381-0463
Landscape Structures, Inc.
Distributor: Gateway Recreational Products,
Inc., 4949 Caribee Drive, St. Louis, MO 63128
866-416-7529; Fax:314-416-7507
Little Tikes
Distributor: R&R Recreation, 205 W. Terra Ln.,
O'Fallon, MO
866-LTL-TIKE; Fax: 636/240-2011
Miracle Recreation Equipment Company
Distributor: Custom Play Systems, 320 Winnebago
Drive, Lake Winnebago, MO 64034
888-371-7529; Fax: 816-537-8713
Park Structures
Distributor: ABCreative, Inc., 32225 West 88th St.,
DeSoto, KS 66018
888-222-7529, 913-583-3332; Fax: 913-583-1436;
karen@abcreative.net
Playworld Systems
Distributor: Fry & Associates, Inc., 1501
Burlington, Suite 201, North Kansas City, MO 64116
800-444-9787; Fax: 816-221-4831; frysales@fryinc.com
Recreation Creations Inc.
Distributor: Bergfeld Recreation, Inc., 14100
Manchester Rd., Manchester, MO 63011
800-336-9697; Fax: 636-394-4472
Distributor: Reese Recreation Products, 3327
N. Ridge Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004
800-222-2268; Fax: 847-398-1433; www.reeserec.com
Subscribing to the Parks & Recreation listservs will provide current information about game status or cancellations by sending the subscriber an e-mail message containing specific information.
Three separate listservs are available.
1. On-line: You can now register on-line for most programs and activities. The Parks & Recreation On-line Program Registration System is a simple, secure, and convenient program which allows you to locate recreational activities and register anytime or anywhere a computer with Internet access is available.
2. Walk in: 1 S. Seventh St. - Gentry Building - Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
3. Mail in: Call first to be sure there is available space. This does not guarantee placement in the class activity. A receipt and class information will be sent. You may use your MasterCard or VISA. Include your account number, expiration date, and signature on the mail-in form. Make checks payable to "City of Columbia." Mail registration to: Columbia Parks and Recreation, P. O. Box 6015, Columbia, MO 65205.
4. Phone in: 573-874-7460, TTY 573-874-6395. Phone-in registration will be accepted with your MasterCard or VISA charge cards Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. Fax in: Complete registration form and fax to 573-874-7640. MasterCard or VISA only.
a. If the participant provides a written request for a refund one week prior to the first class, a refund will be granted less a $5 administrative fee. No refunds will be given for $5 or less.
b. If a participant requests a refund less than one week prior to the first class, no refund will be granted.
c. If a participant can not attend or continue a class due to an illness, a refund may be granted if a written request is received AND:
i. A physician's statement of the illness and dates is presented
ii. The request is received no later than 7 days after seeking treatment
iii. A full refund will be granted if the request is received prior to the start of class
iv. A pro-rated refund will be granted for the classes missed due to the illness.
2. Class cancellation by the Parks & Recreation Department - A full refund will be granted in the event a class/activity is cancelled by the Department. The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel a class if the minimum program enrollment has not been met two business days before the first class meeting.
For more information regarding refund information, please call the Parks and Recreation office at 573-874-7460 during normal business hours.
Q: Do the golf course
hours vary in the winter months?
A: Yes, inclement weather affects whether the golf
courses are open and their hours. Please call each
golf course for daily hours of operation information.
Lake of the Woods Golf
Course - (573)474-7011 and
L.A. Nickell Golf Course - (573)445-4213.
Q: Should we feed the waterfowl at the parks?
A: No, please do NOT feed the waterfowl. Parks and Recreation is working with the USDA Wildlife Service to protect the health of our park birds and wildlife. Please do not feed the geese or ducks. Feeding these wild animals creates dependence, promotes the spread of disease, and upsets the natural cycles. The birds foul our beaches and parks, pollute our water, and drive away timid species. Thank you for your cooperation.
Q: Are there any plans to add an aquatic facility on the south side of Columbia?
A: A "short answer" to your question is an easy yes in that the Parks & Recreation Department has planned for a public swimming facility on the south side of Columbia for many years. Several obstacles have prevented us from making this a reality including, but not limited to available funding, suitable site, opposition from private clubs, and lack of support for aquatic facilities in public opinion surveys. However, we continue to plan for it and are currently considering the following as indicated in our Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan that was adopted by City Council in 2002
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Master_Plan/
1. Construct a new pool to replace the Twin Lakes swimming lake
2. Develop a Regional Park in Southeast Columbia
A simple preliminary design for a new pool at Twin Lakes was completed in 2004 and came with an estimated cost of just under $1 million to construct. This was presented to City Council as a possible project for the 2005 Park Sales Tax extension. Unfortunately, it was not included in the list of projects due to poor support in city wide public opinion survey. However, when it comes time to renew the Park Sales Tax in 2009 or 2010, we will update our plans and present it again as a possible project. This plan could be impacted depending on what happens at the new regional park.
The future regional park is now referred to as the Gans Creek Recreation Area and Philip Park located just west of Highway 63 near Nifong Park. A master plan is being created for these tracts of land. We anticipate that one of the proposed development options will include an aquatic facility. If an aquatic facility is proposed and developed for the regional park, what happens at Twin Lakes will certainly be reduced in scope or may not occur. For more information on the Regional Park check our web site at:
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Crane/reg_park_planning.php
If you would like to receive email updates on this process, you may sign up for "Regional Park Planning" web mail where we will notify you of all actions regarding the regional park planning process. This option is available at: http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/Web_Mail/index.php
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