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Parks & Recreation Section :: Page 2

  • Spokespersons

    By Audrey HackettApril 21, 2016

    “Opening Day for Trails” drew crowds of cyclists and walkers last Saturday, the bluest of a blue string of spring days. Brian Housh, right, Midwest policy manager for Rails-to-Trails, staffed the information table in front of the Yellow Springs train station, where cyclists stopped for trail brochures, maps, faux “tattoos,” t-shirts and more. (Photo by Audrey Hackett)

    “Opening Day for Trails” drew crowds of cyclists and walkers last Saturday, April 16.

  • Closures to protect the Glen trails

    By Audrey HackettMarch 10, 2016

    The sunny, mild weather on a recent weekend offered just the sort of break from winter that draws cabin-fevered walkers to the wood. So why, over a span of lovely days, did Glen Helen close?

  • Celebrate the Fourth in the village

    By Megan BachmanJuly 1, 2015

    The annual Independence Day festivities will take place Thursday, July 4.

    The annual Fourth of July parade starts Saturday, July 4, at 3 p.m. at Friend’s Care Center, with the evening fireworks later that night at 9:30 p.m.

  • Village using pesticide alternatives

    By Megan BachmanMay 7, 2015

    Jason Hamby, right, superintendent of streets, sewers and parks, looked on as his crew member Kent Harding recently tested a new, all-natural, vinegar-based spray to kill weeds without the use of synthetic chemicals at the public works headquarters at Sutton Farm. The Village is exploring alternative methods and products to conventional herbicides on public property this summer while a new pesticide policy is developed. (Photo by Megan Bachman)

    Warning signs pop up on local lawns each spring as local residents contract with companies to treat their lawns with chemical pesticides and fertilizers for the season.

  • First phase of Skate Park renovations to be unveiled

    By Lauren ShowsApril 14, 2015

    The YS Skate Park will complete its first phase of renovations on May 30, to be unveiled at Skate Fest on June 13, during Street Fair. (photo by Lauren Heaton)

    On Saturday, June 13, noon–5 p.m., during Street Fair, the Village of Yellow Springs will unveil its first phase of upgrades to the Skate Park at the John Bryan Community Center.

  • Local Boy Scouts host epic Pinewood Derby

    By Megan BachmanFebruary 26, 2015

    More than 25 kids raced their homemade cars in the Yellow Springs Cub Scout Pack’s inaugural Pinewood Derby.

  • Fireworks set for this Saturday

    By Diane ChiddisterAugust 29, 2013

    The annual Independence Day festivities will take place Thursday, July 4.

    The annual Fourth of July fireworks, postponed this year due to bad weather, will take place this Saturday, Aug. 31, at 9 p.m. at Gaunt Park.

  • Swimming pool opens Friday

    By Diane ChiddisterJune 20, 2013

    The Gaunt Park pool will open on Friday, June 21, at its regular time after water samples taken after an overuse of herbicides in the pool area came back with no evidence of contamination.

  • Pool temporarily closed

    By Megan BachmanJune 15, 2013

    On June 12, 2013, the Village staff applied an herbicide to the clover in the grassy area around the pool, forcing closure.

  • Glen’s spring bird count flushes out diverse range of singers

    By Lauren HeatonMay 14, 2013

    Check out the results of the Glen’s latest bird count by species.

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