logan parks and recreation – Cache Valley Information

Logan Parks and Recreation Department—April/May Recreation Programming and Closure Updates (4-10-20)

ALE — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:27:29 +0000

Jr. Jazz, Men’s Basketball, and all aerobics classes have been postponed until further notice.

Youth Co-Ed Indoor Soccer, Babysitting Training April 11 and 18, Music Safari Preschool and MLB Pitch, Hit, and Run have been cancelled.

Adult Softball
-Registration deadline extended—May 15
-Rescheduled start date—June 1
-Managers meeting Wednesday, May 13—via email

Pickleball Tournaments
-Spring Paddle Battle May 7, 8, 9—cancelled

All Comers Track Meet
-Rescheduled—Thursday, June 25

Cache Valley Youth Baseball
-Rookie and Major Leagues rescheduled start date—June 2
-Minor and Pony Leagues rescheduled start date—June 1
-Coaches meeting Thursday, May 14—via email

Logan Flyers Track Club
-Rescheduled—June 2-July 2

CPR, AED, First Aid
-Session April 15 and May 6—cancelled

Lifeguard Training Course
-Rescheduled—June 10-16

Logan Aquatic Center Swim Lesson Registration
-Online only beginning May 18 at 4:00 pm

Closures
-Logan Community Recreation Center is closed until further notice
-Logan Skate Park is closed until further notice
-All park playgrounds and park pavilions are closed until further notice
-All outdoor basketball courts are closed until further notice

For more information concerning this or other Logan Parks and Recreation Department programs or facilities contact us at (435) 716-9250 or visit us at pr.loganutah.org.
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FREE Turkey Burner Group Fitness Aerobics

ALE — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:16:53 +0000

Put your turkey in the oven on Thanksgiving Day Thursday, November 28 and then come join the Logan Parks and Recreation Department, 195 South 100 West, at our FREE Group Fitness Aerobics Turkey Burner event anytime between 6:00 am and 9:00 am.

A variety of fitness classes will be offered:

Aerobics Room:
6:00-7:00 am; Step—KS
7:00-8:00 am; High Fit—MD
8:00-9:00 am; Hustle HIIT Fit—SG

Downstairs
6:00-7:00 am; Bags—SC

Gym
7:00-8:00 am; Power Tone—SC
8:00-9:00 am; Yoga—CD

Racquetball Court
8:00-9:00 am; Kids Class (age 4-8)—AA

For more information concerning this or other Logan Parks and Recreation Department programs or facilities contact us at (435) 716-9250 or stop by 195 South 100 West, Logan or visit us at pr.loganutah.org.

Openings in 2020 Adult Winter Basketball-Register Now

ALE — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:48:50 +0000

Logan Parks and Recreation Department, 195 South 100 West, has openings in Adult Winter Basketball. Register now.

Winter Basketball is an organized and officiated recreational basketball league. Semi-competitive and competitive leagues available for men and women at different skill levels. Certain league rules apply.

Fee:
$300 per team (due at time of registration) 8 game season with playoffs

Games Begin:
Week of January 6 (subject to change)

Leagues:
Monday—Men’s Open
Tuesday — Women’s Open
Tuesday — Men’s Open
Wednesday — Men’s Open
(subject to change)

2020 Jr. Jazz Youth Basketball Registration

ALE — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:47:22 +0000

Logan Parks and Recreation Department still has openings in the Jr. Jazz Youth Basketball program. Register now at the Logan Community Recreation Center, 195 South 100 West, or online at pr.loganutah.org. Registration deadline is December 15 (or until full).

Jr. Jazz Youth Basketball is open to all boys and girls grades 1st through 12th. All players play in every game. All players receive a Jazz tank top (reversible style) game jersey and a Jr. Jazz participation certificate.

Registration fee is $25 for grades 1st and 2nd, $30 for grades 3rd through 6th, and $40 for grades 7th through 12th.

Season begins Saturday, January 4 for 9th–12th grades and Saturday, January 11 for 1st–8th grades. All games are played on Saturdays at the Logan Community Recreation Center. Season runs for eight weeks.

Persons interested in volunteering to coach are asked to indicate so on the registration form. All coaches will be required to pass a background check.

City of Logan Parks and Recreation Department Earns National Accreditation in Parks and Recreation

ALE — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:43:07 +0000

Mark of distinction recognizes commitment to highest level of service to the community

Logan, Utah, October 1. 2019 – Today, City of Logan Parks and Recreation Department joins the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This distinguished accomplishment was awarded during the 2019 NRPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD.

CAPRA accreditation is the only national accreditation for park and recreation agencies, and is a measure of an agency’s overall quality of operation, management and service to the community. This mark of distinction indicates that an agency has met rigorous standards related to the management and administration of lands, facilities, resources, programs, safety and services.

As part of the accreditation process, City of Logan Parks and Recreation Department had to demonstrate compliance with 151 recognized standards and document all policies and procedures. Often the process helps identify efficiencies and heighten areas of accountability, all of which translate into higher quality service and operation to benefit the community.

"I congratulate our City’s Parks and Recreation Department on their accomplishment to earn accreditation status from the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This is a great achievement for staff that benefits the residents we serve." – Holly H. Daines, Logan City Mayor

The process for accreditation involves a formal application, self-assessments, a site visit by a team of trained visitors that results in a written report, and a hearing with the commission to grant accreditation. Once accredited, the agency must uphold the standards by submitting an annual report and is reviewed again in five years.

The Commission is comprised of representatives from NRPA, the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration, the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials, the International City/County Management Association, the Academy for Leisure Sciences, the Armed Forces Recreation Network and the Council of State Executive Directors.

For more information about CAPRA accreditation, visit www.nrpa.org/CAPRA.

About the National Recreation and Park Association
The National Recreation and Park Association is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that all Americans have access to parks and recreation for health, conservation and social equity. Through its network of 60,000 recreation and park professionals and advocates, NRPA encourages the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles, conservation initiatives and equitable access to parks and public space. For more information, visit www.nrpa.org. For digital access to NRPA’s flagship publication, Parks & Recreation, visit www.parksandrecreation.org.

Logan Parks and Recreation Department is a recipient of the 2018-2019 UCAIR Grant

ALE — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:43:42 +0000

The Logan Parks and Recreation Department is a recipient of the 2018-2019 UCAIR Grant. The grant was awarded by the Utah Clean Air Partnership Board of Directors to the Logan City in November of 2018. The City’s proposal was for matching funds to replace two gasoline and diesel-powered utility maintenance vehicles for the Logan City Cemetery and the Logan River Golf Course to enhance air quality. The utility maintenance vehicle is a four-wheel, generally a two-seater, lightweight maintenance vehicle intended to haul gear and equipment on site. These vehicles generally weigh about 1,000 lbs. They are versatile, well-suited for the Cemetery and the Golf Course, maneuvering in tight spaces, leaving a smaller tread mark than full-size vehicles would, and being electric, these vehicles operate quieter than a gas or diesel-powered utility maintenance vehicle.

The grant provides matching funds for the City to replace the current ones with electric-powered utility maintenance vehicles. Since the month of March, Cemetery and Golf Course maintenance staff have been pleased with the performance of the electric utility maintenance vehicles. Over the past six months, staff have reported an obvious reduction in fuel consumption while accomplishing the needed tasks that are performed by utility maintenance vehicles in a timely manner and without lost time due to repairs.

For instance, the gas and diesel-powered utility maintenance vehicles in 2017 used 18 gallons of diesel and 11 gallons of gas during the months of April and May, and required 23 hours of repair, or time out of service. Comparatively, while the replacement electric utility maintenance vehicles are relatively new, for the first six months no service time was required, and there has not been a task that the electric vehicles haven’t been able to perform that were previously performed by the gas and diesel-powered vehicles during 2017-18.

The City Cemetery and Logan River Golf Course maintenance staff will continue to measure and monitor the performance and effectiveness of the electric replacements. The Parks and Recreation Department greatly appreciates the opportunity to partner with UCAIR and the ability to replace fossil-fuel utility maintenance vehicles with electric vehicles to enhance air quality in Logan.

Registration for the Logan Parks and Recreation Department Racquetball Tournament

ALE — Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:45:45 +0000

Registration for the Logan Parks and Recreation Department Racquetball Tournament begins March 1 at the Logan Community Recreation Center, 195 South 100 West, or online at pr.loganutah.org.

Tournament Dates: April 11-13
(subject to change based on demand)

Location: Logan Community Recreation Center,
195 South 100 West

Fee: $20 (includes shirt)

Events Offered: Singles: Level D/Novice, C, B, A, Open
Double Elimination or Round Robin
(based on number of players)

Register NOW for Cache Valley Youth Baseball

ALE — Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:18:03 +0000

Registration for Cache Valley Youth Baseball is going on NOW at the Logan Community Recreation Center, 195 South 100 West, or online at pr.loganutah.org. The registration Deadline is Saturday, April 20.

Rookie League: 7–8 year olds—Developmental play with pitching machine. Games on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Logan. Games begin May 28. Fee $45.

Minor League: 9–10 year olds—Games played on Mondays and Wednesdays. Live pitching. Teams are part of the Cache Valley Youth Baseball League. All regular season games may include travel to other communities. Games begin May 13. Fee $55.

Major League: 11–12 year olds—Games played on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Teams are part of the Cache Valley Youth Baseball League. All regular season games may include travel to other communities. Games begin May 14. Fee $65.

Pony League: 13–14 year olds—Games are played on Mondays and Wednesdays. Logan teams are part of the Cache Valley Pony League and will travel to other communities to play. Games begin May 13, with a league tournament ending the regular season around the 4th of July. Fee $75.

All leagues (except Rookie) will end the regular season with a tournament. All fees include a hat and shirt.

All 9–10, 11–12, and 13–14 year old players are assigned to a team after a preseason clinic. Players must attend the clinic to be put on a team. Clinic time and location to be announced. Players will be contacted with clinic information. Requests to be placed on a team are not granted due to league rules.

Salsa and Latin Dance Class

ALE — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:14:47 +0000

The Logan Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite you to join us for a Salsa and Latin Dance class. Learn how to Salsa, Cha-cha, Merengue, and Bachata.

When: Every Friday Night
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Where: Logan Community Recreation Center, 195 South 100 West
Fee: $2 per class

Proposed Dog Friendly Parks Public Input Meeting

ALE — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:19:32 +0000

The Logan Parks and Recreation Department would like to invite the community to a public input meeting on Tuesday, January 22 at 5:30 pm.

This citizen involvement meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers, 290 North 100 West, and is designed to gather public input regarding a potential one-year pilot program to allow dogs in parks.

Option #1 Designate 7-8 "Dog Friendly" parks across the city (either the total area of a smaller neighborhood park, or a certain area in a larger park) to allow dogs (either leashed or off-leash) at any time.

Option #2 Allow off-leash dogs during certain posted hours (both a morning and evening time) in selected areas of designated parks (no fencing; areas marked with signs).

Both Options would include:
· signage and educational campaign to encourage compliance
· dog waste bags
· would require Council approval
· would be reviewed after one year to evaluate success/problems/continuation

If you cannot attend the meeting please email your written comments by Monday, January 28 to Mayor Holly Daines (holly.daines) or Russ Akina, Director of Parks and Recreation (russ.akina).