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The Ravenna Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing a variety of safe, affordable, entertaining and educational activities as well as creating and preserving facilities which will enhance the quality of life for our community members, now and for future generations that follow.

Diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, osteoporosis, depression, obesity, cancer, arthritis... the list goes on; a list that can be significantly improved or totally prevented through a healthier lifestyle that includes regular exercise. Everyday we hear the stats, yet everyday many of us choose to ignore them.  We can't begin to relay how great it feels to actually hear from a participant that they have improved their health in some way. We hear, on a regular basis, how participation has lowered cholesterol, improved bone density, eliminated dependency on medication, or just reduced their weight. The participant is delighted and so are we! Please join us and make this the healthiest year ever!
Parks & Recreation - News & Announcements

Ravenna Fun Fitness Series - Marlene Watt Memorial Event
Posted: Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Marlene Watt Memorial Event

When:   Saturday, June 15, 2013
Registration Time: 7:00 - 7:45 a.m.
Location: Ravenna High School; 6589 North Chestnut Street, Ravenna

Events:

   2 mile fun run/walk                       start: 8:00 a.m.
   5k                                                 start: 8:30 a.m.
   1 mile dog walk Paws 4 Kids       start: 9:00 a.m.

                                 (Registration up to 8:30 a.m. for Paws 4 Kids)
Proceeds from this event will support the Ravenna Parks and Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund to allow underprivileged youth in Ravenna the opportunity to participate in Ravenna Parks and Recreation sports/programs.
The Ravenna Merchant Association will be holding their annual SummerFest in downtown Ravenna (one mile south from the high school) beginning at 10:00 a.m. on this Saturday.

To register or for more details go online to www.imathlete.com

 

Challenger British Soccer Camp
Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2013

Ravenna Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a year of partnership with Challenger Sports, providers of the USA’s most popular soccer camp, to host the week long British Soccer camp during the week of July 15 – 19th at City of Ravenna- Soccer Complex.

The camp will run Monday through Friday and each child will be coached by a member of Challenger’s British coaching staff flown to the USA exclusively to work on these programs. Challenger will hold over 3,800 British Soccer Camps this summer and will coach over 130,000 players between the ages of 3 and 18, as well as completing FREE coach education clinics for over 30,000 parents and coaches.

Challenger’s British Soccer Camp is more than a week of drills and skills. In addition to taking part in a daily regimen of foot skill development (through the 1,000 touches curriculum), technical and tactical practices and daily ‘World Cup’ tournament style plays, each child will be treated to a rich cultural experience and lessons on respect, responsibility, integrity, leadership and sportsmanship. Each camp is custom built to meet the needs of your players so Challenger will be directed by the organization on the content of the camp that they too require.

Each camper will receive a FREE camp T-shirt, soccer ball, soccer poster, individual skills performance evaluation and free access to an educational soccer website. In addition, any child who signs up online by May 31st will receive a genuine British Soccer replica Jersey valued at $39. For further information please visit www.challengersports.com.
 

Ravenna Fun Fitness Series Balloon A-Fair Chase
Posted: Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Balloon A-Fair Chase
When: Saturday, September 21, 2013
Registration Time: 7:30 - 8:45 a.m.
Location: To be announced
10 mile race          start: 8:55 a.m.
Proceeds from this event will support program development through Ravenna Parks and Recreation.
Soon after the race takes off, the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair parade will follow along Main Street due west from Giant Eagle to Immaculate Conception Parish. There will be food vendors, musical entertainment and merchandize booths downtown for the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair festivities.

To register and for more details go online to www.imathlete.com

 

Ravenna Fun Fitness Series Got Bike?
Posted: Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Got Bike?

When: Sunday, October 6, 2013
Registration: 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Location: To be announced
50 mile Scenic Challenge                       start: 8:00 a.m.
25 mile Ravenna Ride                            start: 8:30 a.m.
10 mile Family Ride                                start: 9:30 a.m.
Proceeds from this event will support program development through Ravenna Parks and Recreation.
This is not a race but a ride for all interested people with all levels of biking experience. Each participant is required to wear a CPSC certified helmet at all times when bicycling in the Ravenna Fun Fitness Series' Got Bike? event. Entrants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible cycling adult. Please ride single file and use hand signals.
Join us for the after-ride festivities (food and entertainment) to be held on the grounds of the high school from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To register or for more details go online to www.imathlete.com