SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation’s board met Tuesday, Feb. 25, to discuss the current Conklin Bay trail project and future projects the foundation might want to support. It also reviewed finances. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson updated board members on the Conklin Bay trail, stating, “The Conklin Bay section … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation’s mission is to support fitness and fun for the entire community. With that aim in mind, it assists with completing projects and maintenance with Syracuse Parks and Recreation and throughout Turkey Creek Township. Through repair, replacement and renewal, the foundation keeps facilities and … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Board reviewed the department projects in the five-year master plan during its regular meeting Monday night, Sept. 12. Park Superintendent Chad Jonsson commented some projects had been added, some were taken off due to completion and others listed for potential projects they may or may not have time for.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — Photos and a story from Saturday’s inaugural Kid Olympics at Harold Schrock Athletic Complex.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, reported he is still working on the five-year master plan to the Syracuse Park Board Monday night, July 11. Jonsson told the board he was currently looking at costs and how to fund several proposed projects. He will have more to report on at the August meeting.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — Syracuse Park Foundation Board approved a quote from Patriot Tree Services LLC of Goshen for $3,500 to remove dead and dying trees along the creek behind the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 22. Chad Jonsson, park superintendent, explained many of these trees are ash trees.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — On Saturday afternoon, Feb. 13, Polar Plunge was not an exaggeration at all. The actual temperature was 14 degrees and with the wind chill factored in, it felt more like about -2.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — The ice conditions on the lakes are not good, but the conditions are perfect at the Syracuse Ice Rink, at the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex. The complex is located at 900 W. Brooklyn St. One of the infields has been converted into a rink for the … Read More
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Parks and Recreation board members braved the chilling temperatures Monday evening, Jan. 11, to assemble for the first meeting of 2016.
Read MoreSYRACUSE — Monday, Sept. 14, Syracuse Parks and Recreation Board held a special session at the Syracuse Community Center to hear public input for the five-year parks and recreation master plan. The board will review suggestions received during the public meeting and via electronic survey at its October meeting.
Read MoreExpect plenty of activities at the 2015 Winterfest, Jan. 30-31, which will occur alongside the annual Wawasee Kiwanis Soup Supper and Snowmobile Drags. This year’s event will also be split between three venues: Syracuse Community Center, Harold Schrock Athletic Complex and Oakwood Resort. Winterfest starts from 5 p.m. … Read More
SYRACUSE – Sign-ups to participate in the NFL’s Punt, Pass And Kick competition have begun. Boys and girls ages 6-15 can enter, which can be done at the Syracuse Community Center in person, online at www.nflppk.com, or the day of the event, which is Wednesday, Sept. 17, beginning … Read More
Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee approved a donation of $5,000 to the Harold Schrock Athletic Complex for a walking trail around the ball diamonds during its regular monthly meeting Monday night. The donation still must be approved by the Syracuse Park Foundation. Park superintendent Chad Jonsson explained the trail will … Read More
Wawasee Kiwanis Trivia Night, Thursday, was quite the draw with 22 teams participating in the event. Of those teams Team Musser took first place with 135 points. Oaken Bucket, sponsored by Birch Law Firm, came in second with 129 points; Quaker Haven followed in third with 128. All … Read More
Due to the cancellation of this Thursday’s Turkey Creek Township Fire Board meeting, which lacks quorum, Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board members voted on the proposed 2014 fire territory budget at their regular meeting Monday. An approved preliminary budget is needed for township trustee Barb Griffith to present … Read More
The Turkey Creek Township Advisory Board voted to give $1,000 to the new Harold Schrock Athletic Complex in Syracuse during the board’s regular monthly meeting Monday evening. Dick Pelletier made the request for funds to the board, noting the board running the complex hopes to raise an additional … Read More
