This is an exciting time for the Colerain

Township Parks & Services Department!

Colerain Township currently has a compliment of 11 parks for residents of all ages to enjoy. Since 2002, we have added 4 new parks and renovated 5 existing parks. We have increased from 43.75 total park acres to 232.05 acres! In 2011 we will begin developing our newest addition – Wert Park thanks to the generous donation of 10 acres of land!

We have grown!

Department Established 1987

4725 Springdale Road

Colerain Township, Ohio 45251

(513)385-7503

FAX: (513)385-6743

www.coleraintwp.org/parks.cfm

• Director 1

• Assistant 1

• Foreman 1

• Full-Time Maintenance 4

• Full-Time Custodian 1

• Part-Time Permanent 5

• Part-Time Seasonal 9

• Summer Camp 8

Overview:

• 11 Parks

– Clippard Park 21 acres

– Colerain Park 29 acres

– Coleraine Heritage Memorial .25 acres

– Drew Campbell Memorial Commons 6.5 acres

– Groesbeck Park 16.8 acres

– Heritage Park 126 acres

– Meehan Park 1.5 acres

– Obergiesing Soccer Complex 16 acres

– Palm Park 1 acre

– Skyline Community Center & Park 4 acres

– Wert Park 10 acres Total 232.05 acres

• Mowing (in addition to above parks)

– Township Buildings 5

– Fire Houses/Properties 6

– Blanchetta Drive 9 lots

– Galbraith Road 1 lot

– Amarillo Drive 6 lots

– Eggleston Bridge Section 1 lot

– Acre Drive 1 lot

– Planet Court 1 lot

– Walkways 3

– Berms 16

– Abated properties 150

• Maintain 11 Historic Township Cemeteries

• Maintain Administration Complex facility and landscaping

• Maintain 2 Rain Gardens

• Maintain 2 river access ramps

• Snow Removal, All Township Properties

• Special Township Events

– Taste of Colerain

– July 4th Spectacular

– Residential Recycle Day

– Christmas Tree Recycling

– Memorial Day Ceremonies

– Township Easter Egg Hunt

– Ft Dunlap Encampment

– Arbor Day Celebration

– Free Sizzling Summer Series in Colerain Park (Movies, Concerts, Teen Nights, Shakespeare)

• Maintain fire security systems for all parks, park vehicles/equipment, Government Complex, and Skyline Community Center

• Coordinate community service projects for Scouts, students, and others in need of community service hours

• Coordinate recycling programs including annual Residential Recycle Day and Christmas Tree Recycling

• Coordinate Legacy Tree and Memorial Bench Programs

• Township chemical application & mosquito control

• Sport Field scheduling including 12 baseball fields and 9 soccer fields

• Summer Youth Activities Program (25th year in 2011)

• Assist with special non-township run events held on Township properties such as Relay for Life, Collegiate Cross Country meets, and various memorial walks

• Special Township projects as directed by the Board of Trustees

• Assist the Colerain Community Association with its beautification efforts including their annual Great American Clean-up effort

• Assist the Friends of the Great Miami and Rivers Unlimited with its Great Miami River Clean-up events

• Development and maintenance of the Township’s Emerald Ash Borer program

• Research and obtain grants from outside funding partners

• Partner with Hamilton County Park District in the development/maintenance of our meadows and prairie grass sites

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• Park Amenities:

– Megaland Playground, built by the community

– 1 basketball court

– 1 sand volleyball court

– 2 state of the art baseball fields with concession stand

– 3 restroom facilities, 1 serving as a FEMA funded tornado/severe weather shelter

– 4 picnic shelters, available to rent for $70 residents/$80 non-residents

– 1 amphitheater that will seat upwards of 600 people, available to rent for $200 residents/$250 non-residents; additional equipment is also available to rent

– 1 mile walk path

– Several smaller play equipment for children

– 2 horseshoe pits and 2 corn hole courts

– Home to the Free Sizzling Summer Events that occur every Friday of June, July and August in Colerain Park

– Home of the Township’s Summer Camp for residents ages 5-13

• Park Amenities:

– Boundless Playground, funded by CVS/Caremark, that is fully handicapped accessible

– 1 spray water park with 13 water features

– 1 basketball court

– 2 state of the art baseball fields

– 1 skatepark with two bowls and several street features

– 2 restroom facilities

– 3 picnic shelters available to rent for $70 residents/$80 non-residents

– ¾ mile walk path, including a natural trail winding through 4 acres of natural woods

• Park Amenities:

– 3 brand new state of the art baseball fields opening for the Spring 2011 season

– 1 previously existing baseball field

– Restrooms

– New playground with poured in place rubber surfacing, paid for in part by fundraising from St. Ann Church

– 1 football field

– 1 press/announcers box for the football field

• Park Amenities:

– 1 mile of river frontage with a canoe access ramp

– 4 NCAA regulation size baseball fields, two with grass infields, all with irrigation

– 18 basket disc golf course

– 1.2 miles of paved walking trail and 1 mile of primitive trails winding through natural wooded areas

– 1 picnic shelter available to rent for $70 residents/$80 non-residents

– 1 playground with simulated rock climbing wall

– Ecolab, Rain Garden and pervious parking surface

– Glacial stream

– The land is reported to be the site of Fort Coleraine, the scene of a fierce Indian attack on the first Colerain settlers in the 1790's.

• Park Amenities:

– Soccer fields

– 1 canoe access ramp to the Great Miami River

– 1 picnic shelter, reclaimed and renovated from Clippard Park

– Playground

• Park Amenities:

– Renovated in 2008 by the UC/XU Crosstown Helpout and The Home Depot

– Playground equipment

– Basketball court

– Walking trail with fitness stations that loops the Park & Community Center

– The Community Center has a playground, gymnasium and computer lab

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• Park Amenities:

– Accessible playground

– Community gardens

– Nature trail

– Tree identification signs

– landscaping

Coleraine Heritage Memorial, .25 acres

• Park Amenities: Historical Plaque, gazebo, inscribed brick walkway, monuments to Township service personnel, settlers and military veterans, and historic artifacts from the Township

Drew Campbell Memorial Commons, 6 acres

• Park Amenities: Soccer fields, open space for miscellaneous activiies and Township functions

Meehan Park, 1.5 acres

• Park Amenities: Play equipment, small baseball field, basketball court

Palm Park, 1 acre

• Park Amenities: Basketball court, 1 covered picnic table

List of Township Maintained Cemeteries

1 Bethel (Old) Gaines and Springdale Road. Davis Family

2 Blue Rock Northwest Side of Blue Rock in bend of road near Galbraith Road

3 Colerain Township N side of Harrison Avenue, 1/2 mile east of East Miami River Road

4 Compton Compton Road and Pippin

5 Dunlap Station (Hedges) East Miami River Road, 3/10 mile north of Dunlap Road

6 Huston on By-Pass 50, 3/10 mile west of Pippin Road

7 Olive Branch Church West side of Blue Rock, 500' south of Galbraith Road

8 Schluniger West side Hamilton Avenue, 4/10 mile north of US 128 (By-Pass 50)

9 Springdale North side of Springdale Road, 100' east of Pippin Road

10 VanSickle East Miami River Road, south side 1 1/2 mile south of New Baltimore Bridge

11 Willsey Southwest corner of Eagle Creek Road and Welsh Road

• Maintained by department mowing crew

• Several Eagle Scout projects over the years have focused on fixing up specific cemeteries that we maintain, assisting us greatly.

• Many headstones at each of the cemeteries are in need of repair, but costs to do the repairs are very costly. One repair of a Civil War Veteran’s headstone is planned for 2011.

• Additional repairs for 2011 include replacing the bridge over a stream separating the two sections of Huston Cemetery, trim select trees and clean-up and chip several branches that have fallen during the winter months.

• Gravestone Inscriptions and Cemetery Records of Colerain Township, Ohio is available to purchase for $20, but generates minimal income each year.

• Mowing responsibilities:

– Coleraine Heritage Memorial .25 acres

– Drew Campbell Memorial Commons 6.5 acres

– Heritage Park, specific sections only

– Meehan Park 1.5 acres

– Obergiesing Soccer Complex 16 acres

– Palm Park 1 acre

– Skyline Community Center & Park 4 acres

– Wert Park 10 acres

– Township Cemeteries 11

– Township Buildings 5

– Fire Houses/Properties 6

– Blanchetta Drive 9 lots

– Galbraith Road 1 lot

– Amarillo Drive 6 lots

– Eggleston Bridge Section 1 lot

– Acre Drive 1 lot

– Pollux Court 1 lot

– Walkways 3

– Berms 16

– Zoning property abatements 153

• Additional Responsibilities:

– Snow removal, all Township properties, including sidewalks

– Chemical application for weed control

Celebrating 25 Years in 2011!

• Staffing:

– All seasonal positions: 1 Director, 1 Assistant Director, 6 Counselors

Established in 1986, the Colerain Township Summer Camp Program is a program for residents with children between 5-13 years of age. The program is directed by Krista (Thiel) Lovewell, a middle school teacher in Beavercreek, Ohio who holds a Master of Eduction degree. Krista is assisted by a dedicated staff of teachers and college students. The program runs from June through the start of school in August at Colerain Park. There are two program sessions, Monday through Friday. The morning session focuses on recreational games and the afternoon session focuses on crafts. Children are welcome to attend both sessions, but they must be picked up in between the two

sessions. Attendance is not mandatory; you are free to bring your child(ren) when it is convenient to you. Cancellations will occasionally occur due to weather conditions (rain, excessive heat, etc.).

In addition to the regular daily game and craft sessions, the children have additional opportunities to enjoy the summer! The group usually goes on one field trip a week and typically one large over-night trip each summer. . The Park program holds movies in the park on the second and fourth Friday nights of June, July and August (these free movies are also open to the general public).

The Parks & Services Department is in charge of organizing, fund raising, setting-up, running, taking-down and cleaning-up the grounds after the Township’s two premier events alongside one community volunteer, one elected official, and one independent contractor (stage & entertainment).

4th of July Spectacular

• July 4, 2011, 6 PM until the conclusion of the fireworks which begin at 10 PM

• The 4th of July Spectacular is in its 14th year and is the only major fireworks display for public viewing near our community. The event, considered one the best shows in the area, draws over 30,000 people annually. The event offers the following:

– Morning 5K Run/Walk

– Free musical entertainment

– Free parking

– Free shuttle service

– Several food vendors

– Free activities for children

– Fireworks Taste of Colerain

• August 12, 13, & 14, 2011

• The Taste of Colerain is in its 22nd year and provides a celebration of food from area restaurants and entertainment for the entire family. This three day event allows participants not only to sample new cuisine, but also provides area businesses with the opportunity to introduce their services in a relaxed and informal atmosphere

• The Parks & Services Department also hosts:

– Residential Recycle Day

– Christmas Tree Recycling

– Memorial Day Ceremonies

– Township Easter Egg Hunt

– Arbor Day Celebration

– Fort Dunlap Encampment

– Free Sizzling Summer Series in Colerain Park (Movies, Concerts, Shakespeare in the Park)

The Parks and Services Department was created not only to maintain parks but to also support the operations and facilities of other departments. We also partner with local entities to provide assistance in their efforts to enhance the quality of life in Colerain Township. As a service department, we not only conduct the duties described in the previous pages, but we also handle:

– Township building and grounds maintenance;

– organize community service projects;

– coordinate Township recycling;

– work on the conservation of Township greenspace;

– maintain many portions of the Township's web site;

– snow removal from all Township properties;

– landscaping at the Administration Complex;

– take on and assist the extra tasks of the other Township departments so that they are not pulled away from their primary duties, such as fixing Fire Department grass ruts, Senior Center event set-ups, assisting in internal maintenance for other departments, to name just a few things.

– zoning inspections and abatements

– gateway beautification and maintenance

– partner with Hamilton County Parks in meadow and prairie maintenance and restoration

– partner with private business to provide community special events

Colerain Deerfield Delhi Springfield Sycamore Union

Total Population 58,500 36,790 29,510 38,285 19,267 46,766

Total Households 24,015 14,084 11,079 15,091 14,950 19,359

Number of Parks 11 13 5 11 8 4

Acreage of Parks Maintained 232 256 175 172 85 86.5 Number of Full Time

Employees 6 4 5 1 1 4

FT Average Pay Rate $24/hr $23.50/hr $19.25/yr $28.80/hr n/a 24.82 Number of Part Time &

Seasonal 11 10 20 7 0 2 PT & Seasonal Average Pay

Rate $10.50/hr $10.50/hr $8.50 $12/hr n/a $10

Total Operating Budget FY 2011 $1,303,000 $819,000 $613,639 $587,091 $365,000 $759,500

Wages & Benefits $602,000 $344,000 $341,368 $299,590 $65,000 $358,500

Operating $500,00 $375,000 $272,271 $300,000 $349,500

Capital $201,000 $100,000 $100,000 0 $51,500

Total Operating Budget FY 2012 $1,102,000 $1,068,960 $619,700 $489,077 $300,000 $759,500

Wages & Benefits $602,000 $593,960 $341,368 $261,058 $65,000 $358,500

Operating $500,000 $375,000 $278,322 $0 $245,000 $349,500

Capital $0 $100,000 $0 0 $51,500

Funding Source Gen. Fund Levy Gen. Fund & Levy Gen. Fund Gen. Fund Gen. Fund

Revenue Sources See Sheet

Baseball Field Rentals $15,000 $19,000 $2,000 $8,100 na

Soccer Field Rentals $4,000 $8,000 included na

Shelter Rentals $24,000 See Sheet $10,000 na

Summer Camp $3,000 $22,200 na

Concessions $6,000 $19,000 na

Colerain Deerfield Delhi Springfield Sycamore Union

Does your parks department: See Sheet

Provide Recreation programming & services X

Manage or maintain public cemeteries X 1 X

Maintain street trees & medians See Sheet X

Administer community gardens X X

Manage large performance outdoor amphitheater X X

Conduct major jurisdiction wide special events X X X

Do you have snow plowing responsibility other than parks X X X

Operate Sprayground X X X

Schedule and maintain outdoor shelter rentals X X X X

Operate skate park X X

Other - please list See Sheet See Sheet