Parks and Recreation
620 Florida Street
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-3057
"Where
Fun and Fitness is our Game" |
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Daily
Game / Activity Status -
(Updated after 3:30pm)
What's happening at a glance...
ATHLETICS:
YOUTH SPRING SPORTS
LEAGUES
Games begin for most spring
sports leagues the week of April 23, 2012. To
view youth baseball and boys soccer schedules please
click
here. To view girls youth softball (10A-14A)
please click
here.
ADULT SOFTBALL:
REGISTRATION DEADLINE - MAY 3, 2012
Registration is underway for
any team wanting to participate in one of our Adult
Softball Leagues. The following leagues will be
offered: Men's Open, Church Open,
Co-Ed Church Open. Games will begin on
Tuesday, May 29 and run through August. Please
review the information below or call the Sports
Office at 375-4094 if you have any other questions.
- Only team registrations are accepted.
- Teams may either register in person at the Sports Office or
online by clicking
here. League entry fee must be submitted at
the time of registration.
- For more information on specific leagues
or to download a league entry form please click the following
link. Adult Softball
DENNIS HALEY'S
ELITE PERFORMANCE FOOTBALL CAMP
July 19th & 20th (Thursday & Friday), Ages 5 - 13
To register please call Salem Parks & Recreation at
375-3057
Click
here for for a brochure with more information
and a registration form.
DENNIS HALEY'S
ELITE PERFERMANCE
Saturday, July
21st, Grades 9 - 12
To register please call Salem
Parks & Recreation at 375-3057
Click here for a flyer with more information.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
SALEM AFTER FIVE -
FRIDAY, MAY 18TH
Salem Farmers
Market, "Key West",
Children's Play Area and Food Court, Admission:
$5/children 12 and under free. Sponsored by
Salem Parks & Recreation, Q99-FM, Pepsi and Aaron's.
Proceeds benefit Community Christmas Store. NEW this year -
We will be raffling one
item donated by Aaron's during each Salem After Five.
The May 18th raffle will be for a Dyson Vacuum.
A Phillips
Blue-Ray 1000W Home Theater System was given out at
the last Salem After Five Concert!! Raffle tickets
will be $1 each and will be sold at the Salem Parks
& Recreation Main Office (620 Florida Street)
and Aaron' (the
week of the concert as well as during the concert.
Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Salem Parks &
Recreation.
Please
click here if you would like more information.
MOVIES AT LONGWOOD
- SUNDAY, MAY 27TH
Longwood Park, Featuring
"The Smurfs", FREE ADMISSION!! Begins at
dark, bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy a movie
under the stars, the first 50 families will receive
a free bag of popcorn from Frito Lay. Food will be
available to purchase from Fun Times.
Program Magazine
Magazines are mailed directly to Salem residents
via bulk mail 3 times per year. Each magazine
contains information on programs being offered,
activity costs and fees. Magazines are mailed as
follows:
- Fall: August
- Winter/Spring: December
- Summer: March
About
Salem Parks and Recreation
The
Department of Parks and Recreation provides the
citizens of Salem with year-round programs and
activities, which are geared for all ages. Programs
are divided into: Senior Citizens Center, James I.
Moyer Sports Complex/Kiwanis Field, Adult Sports,
Youth Sports, Community Activities and Special
Events. The programs are operated with a full-time
staff of 16 and a number of part-time staff such as
field maintenance workers, instructors, game
officials, summer special event workers, summer
interns, sports clinic leaders and volunteer
coaches.
Our mission is to make a positive
difference in the lives of citizens through
professionally managed recreation programs,
tournaments, and special events that foster economic
impact, promote healthy lifestyles, social
interaction, and civic pride among participants.
Offices
Located at the Florida Street Center
- Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices
- Special Events Division Offices
- League of Older Americans Offices
- Activity room for dances, aerobics, and
exercise