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Changes Due to COVID-19

Splash Pad opens July 1 for Parma residents only
Updates on summer programs and pools
Updates on playgrounds and Splash Pad
After clarification and reversal from the Ohio Department of Health, the Ridgewood Golf Course reopened April 3.

- Golf carts now have a shield that separates the riders.

- No rental clubs will be provided.

- The course has hands-free hole cups.

- Rakes and ball-washing stations have been removed from the course.

- The clubhouse is open but will follow social distancing guidelines.

- Golfers and staff will be required to follow all social distancing guidelines.
As conditions allow, all soccer events, practices and games for Tikes N Spikes and Divisions 1-4 are postponed until late summer/early fall.

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Program Guide

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Figure Skating Lessons		Ages 4 to Adult Michael A. Ries Ice Rink is closed. (Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.)

Youth Baseball/Softball		Grades 2nd through 12th Season – June through August Business sponsors and donations provide nearly 3,000 T-shirts and ball caps for participants. Forms Cardiac Arrest and Lindsay’s Law

Youth Basketball		Grades 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, and 7th and 8th Season – December through March T-shirts provided through a P.A.A.F. donation. (Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.)

Youth Soccer		Ages 3 to 13 Forms Youth Soccer Registration Flier Divisions 1 & 2 Registration Divisions 3 & 4 Registration Tikes -N- Spikes Registration Cardiac Arrest & Lindsay's Law (Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.)

Tennis Lessons		Ages 4 to Adult One session in July at Veterans Memorial Park tennis courts. (Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.)

Adult Softball Teams		Men – Women – Co-ed’s Leagues Approximately 100 adult softball teams participate in weekday and Sunday evening leagues. Games are played at James Day Park and Veterans Memorial Park Season – summer and fall leagues

Adult Volleyball Teams		Women & Co-ed’s Weekday Leagues Season – October through April (Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.)

Girls Youth Volleyball		6th, 7th & 8th grades and 9th, 10th & 11th grades Season – September through October (Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.)

Adult Basketball Teams		Men’s League Season – January through March (Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.)

High School Basketball Teams		9th & 10th grades and 11th & 12th grades Season – January through March (Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.)

Parma Pride		Canceled Free adaptive sports and recreational activities for individuals with physical and mental limitations.

Summer Band Concerts		Canceled Anthony Zielinski Park

Pool Pass and Swimming Lessons		Pools closed; swim lessons canceled

Recreation Facilities and Locations
James Day Park (Nike Site Park)	11828 West Pleasant Valley Road Four diamond softball complexes with concessions Eight field soccer complexes Playground and picnic/pavilion area Outdoor basketball court Hiking and exercise trails Outdoor swimming pool
Anthony Zielinski Park	7620 West Ridgewood Drive Outdoor gazebo Fishing at lake Playground and picnic/pavilion area Parma Splash Pad Summer band concerts
Parma Splash Pad	7620 West Ridgewood Drive Splash Pad Rules and Regulations Admission is free. Due to COVID restrictions, the Splash Pad is open to Parma residents only, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., daily. Social distancing is required. Masks are optional. Bring your own chair or blanket for sitting. For more details, see the link at the top of this page. No animals allowed at Splash Pad. The park may close at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Department due to maintenance or weather-related issues. There are no group events permitted at the Splash Pad. This includes birthday parties, field trips, rentals, etc. The Splash Pad was partially funded through a donation to Parma Recreation Department. The area also includes restrooms, a pavilion and playground. Everyone utilizing the Splash Pad must adhere to the posted rules and regulations, or they will be asked to leave the premises. NO LARGE GROUPS OR PARTIES PERMITTED. For more information, contact 440-885-8144. NOTE: Entry to the Splash Pad parking lot is off Ridgewood Lakes Drive, which is ONE WAY from West Ridgewood Drive to Ridge Road. Exit from the Splash Pad parking lot is made onto Roycroft Drive, which is ONE WAY from Ridge Road to West Ridgewood Drive.
Ridgewood Municipal Golf Course	6505 Ridge Road 440-885-8876 Gift certificates for sale in Pro Shop. Check out the course’s website at www.golfridgewoodohio.com Jr. Golf Beginner Program - Canceled Jr. Golf Intermediate flyer Ridgewood Course rates Golf outing rates 18-hole golf course with Pro Shop Open now through November (weather permitting)
Outdoor Swimming Pools	Closed Nike Pool 12164 West Pleasant Valley Road 440-885-8875 Closed Walters Grove Pool 4400 Walters Avenue 216-635-0805
Veterans Memorial Park (State Road Park)	6328 State Road. Veterans Memorial Six diamond adult and youth baseball and softball complexes with concessions Two sand volleyball courts Lighted outdoor tennis and basketball courts Playground and picnic/pavilion area One-mile hiking and exercise trails Fishing at lake Disc golf – An enjoyable non-contact sport for all ages, free of charge
John Petruska Park (Marlborough Park)	8218 Marlborough Ave. Youth baseball diamond Playground and picnic/pavilion area Outdoor basketball court
Walters Grove Park	4400 Walter Ave. Youth baseball diamond Playground and picnic/pavilion area Outdoor swimming pool
Stearns Historical Farm and Society	6975 Ridge Road 440-845-9770 Stearns Homestead: open year round Farmers Market every Saturday, June 24 – Oct. 9 (9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
Michael A. Ries Ice Rink	5000 Forestwood Drive 440-885-8870 Open September through April with concessions Home of Normandy Invaders and Parma Redmen Youth hockey, figure skating and public sessions Parma Recreation works in conjunction with the following organizations but is not directly affiliated with them. Please visit the following websites for more information regarding Parma hockey and/or Forestwood Figure Skating Club. www.parmaflyershockey.org www.forestwoodskatingclub.com
Michael A. Ries Park	5000 Forestwood Drive Five diamond youth baseball and softball complexes with concession gazebo Playground and picnic/pavilion area Two outdoor pickle ball courts Two outdoor roller hockey courts
Capt. James Lovell Park	5531 West 24th St. Playground and park benches Outdoor basketball court
South Park	Snow Road Playground and picnic/pavilion area Outdoor basketball court
Hollywood Park	West 54th Street and Loya Parkway Playground and picnic/pavilion area Learning garden
Jerry Stano Park (Gerald Park)	Gerald Avenue Playground and picnic/pavilion area
James Hanna Park	Brainard and Windham Roads Playground area and park benches
Selwick Park	Selwick and Arcadia Drives Playground area and park benches Outdoor basketball court
Green Valley Park	Bonny Boulevard Playground area and park benches Outdoor basketball court
Sandy Hook Park	Sandy Hook and Larch Drives Playground area and park benches Multi-purpose pad
Bonny Banks Park	Stormes Drive Playground area and park benches Outdoor basketball court
Hetzel Park	Hetzel Drive Playground area
List Lane Park	List Lane Playground area and park benches
Miller Park	Aaron Drive, off Queens Highway Playground area and park benches Multi-purpose pad
Glamer Park	Glamer and Schwab Drives Playground area and park benches

Director of Parks and Recreation

Mickey Vittardi

Contact Information
Office: 440-885-8144
Fax: 440-885-8068
Email: recreationdepartment@cityofparma-oh.gov

Mickey Vittardi has been a Parma resident for more than 55 years and has more than 28 years experience in the Parma Parks & Recreation Department.

As a supervisor in the department, he initiated and developed the Michael A. Ries Youth Baseball/Softball Complex, which is the first of its kind in northeast Ohio. He has been honored as a member of the Parma Sports Hall of Fame for softball (Class of 2000) and was a member of the 1992 Men’s Class A National Championship softball team. Vittardi was a 2008 inductee into the Greater Cleveland Softball Hall of Fame and a 2009 inductee into the Parma Senior High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

A founding member and present commissioner of the Tri-City Youth Football League, Vittardi was appointed director of Parks & Recreation in 2004.

The philosophy Vittardi institutes in Parma is one of safety, participation and sportsmanship. He encourages active participation and family enjoyment of Parma’s facilities and recreation programs to service all of residents, from youngsters to seniors.

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Hours

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Contact

7335 Ridge Road
Parma, Ohio 44129
440-885-8144

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