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Arab Park and Recreation Department |
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761 North Main Street
Arab, AL 35016 |
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Office: (256)586-6793
Information Line: (256) 931-7276
Fax: (256) 586-6791 |
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Director: |
Steve Hallman |
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Assistant Director: |
Roger Sanders |
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Secretary: |
Renotta Frachiseur |
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Park Foreman: |
Roger Sanders |
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Sports Coordinator: |
Glenn Morehouse |
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The Arab Park and Recreation Department has a great responsibility in serving the citizens of Arab with quality and exciting recreational facilities. |
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We have many different facilities and activities to offer the residents year-around enjoyment. |
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Park Grounds |
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The City of Arab has an approximate 100 acre park. This park includes a lighted walking trail and a concrete sidewalk that circles the entire park grounds. We have ten baseball and softballTrail Pavilion fields, seven tennis courts, pee-wee football field, municipal swimming pool, multi purpose arena, and the Arab Historical Village. There is a Community Center, four pavilions and a gazebo which can be rented through the Recreation Department. A pond, complete with pier, has been built on the park property for limited fishing.
Contact 586-6793 for details and dates. |
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Walking Trail |
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An expanded, updated, playground area for the children to enjoy is an important part of the City Park. |
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Thompson Eidson Park |
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| The Thompson Eidson Park is a 27 acre complex located adjacent to the new Arab Fire Department Station and Emergency Operations Center. This complex includes four lighted soccer fields, almost a mile-long walking trail in a natural setting, and a 400 meter running track. |
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ARAB CITY PARK MULTI-PURPOSE ARENA
This arena is host to our Annual Park and Recreation Horse Show, which has been named "Best One Night Show", by the Alabama Walking Horse Association for numerous years. Over the course of the last few years this show has been a huge success. Previous shows have drawn in up to three hundred participant entries from all over the Southeastern United States. Concessions, featuring southern-style barbecue, will be available. Each year, the show becomes bigger and even better, so be sure to mark your calendar for the second Saturday in July, and make plans to join the fun. |
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Recreation Center
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The Recreation Center includes a basketball gymnasium, two racquetball courts, a banquet room, stage, kitchen and a conference room. The Recreation Center office is responsible for the rental of any rooms at the Recreation Center or the Community Senior Center, and the pavilions and gazebo at the park. All sign-ups for recreational sports go through this office. For further information, including rental fees, please contact the Recreation Center office at (256) 586-6793. |
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Hours of Operation: |
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April - September |
October - March |
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Monday - Thursday |
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
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Monday -
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7:30 AM - 9:00 PM |
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Friday |
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
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Saturday -
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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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For Walkers (Gym area only): |
| Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM | |
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ARAB CITY SWIMMING POOL |
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The city pool is open to the public on the following schedule: |
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Monday - Saturday: |
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
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Sunday: |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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The following fees apply to use of the pool: |
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General Admission: |
$ 2.00 |
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Individual Season Pass: |
$ 60.00 |
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Family (immediate) Season Pass: |
$125.00 |
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The pool is also available for rent in the evenings for pool parties. |
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Contact the pool office, during regular business hours, at 931-7557 for details. |
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Arab Swim Team |
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| The Arab Swim Team is open to all residents of the Arab area ages 6 - 18. All participants must be able to swim the length of the pool. The Arab Swim Team participates in both District and State Swim Meets. Swim practice will begin in May. |
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| The Park & Recreation Department offers American Red Cross Swim Lessons. Registration for these lessons begins in late April. |
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Dixie Youth Baseball |
| Youth aged 5 -15 participate in the Arab Dixie Baseball Program. During the previous seasons, up to 500 players participated in the Arab Baseball Program. Registration begins in February, with games beginning in April. The Arab Baseball Program is open to all residents of the Arab area. For more information please call 586-6793. |
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NOTICE: Players for DYB must turn 5 years old before May 1 to participate.
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ALL NEW PLAYERS MUST PROVIDE BIRTH CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. |
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Arab Girls Softball |
| Girls from ages 9 -16 years can participate in Girls Fast Pitch Softball. Registration for Fast Pitch Season will begin in early February with games beginning in mid-April. The Arab Girls Softball Program is open to all girls in the Arab Area. For more information, call 586-6793. |
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NOTICE: Players for Girls Softball Must turn 9 years old before June 1 to participate. |
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ALL NEW PLAYERS MUST PROVIDE BIRTH CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. |
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Youth Basketball Program |
| The City of Arab Recreation Department offers organized sports activities to the youth of Arab. The basketball program is open to all youth ages 7 - 14. (Must be 7 years old prior to September 1). We have teams in the following age groups: 7- 8, (boys and girls); (9-10) (11-12) (13-14) boys; (9-10) (11-12) girls. Registration will begin in mid-September. For further information, please contact the Recreation Center at 586-6793. |
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ALL NEW PLAYERS MUST PROVIDE BIRTH CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. |
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Arab Youth Soccer
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| Youth soccer is the fastest growing sport in the Arab area. The Arab Park and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Arab Soccer Association, offers AYSO fall leagues for ages 4 1/2 to 19. Registration will begin in early May and practice will begin in late July. Games will begin in September. |
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For further information please contact:
Kevin Parker 931-2111 or LeiAnn Sweeney 931-5232 |
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