Baseball Sign-Ups At Nearly Record Pace

Kids Baseball update

The recreation department this year is very pleased with the numbers of people that have stepped up to act as coaches and assistant coaches for the Baseball program. It appears that we are on a near-record pace for participation by kids.  With 72 teams in place having 10 kids per team, we may wind up with 80 teams starting the season. 

It is hoped that we can get all of our teams sponsored this year. It not only offsets our costs, it provides the individual or business sponsor recognition with a plaque, their name, or business on the uniform shirts and a letter of appreciation. You also have the satisfaction of knowing that your sponsorship supports the recreation programs of University Place. An example of a business sponsor is Lakewood Ford, who sponsored six teams, four for baseball, one for indoor soccer and one flag football. 

UP Parks and Recreation Facebook update

The Parks and Recreation Facebook Page is going well.  The page has been viewed over 6,500 times in the last 30 days and we have 137 people liking our page.  Check it out, it is a great way to get up to date information about our recreation and parks programs.

Parks Appreciation Day is Saturday, April 16th
Organizations that are looking for volunteer involvement for Park Appreciation Day, this year’s date is Saturday April 16^th, a week earlier than normal due to Easter Sunday occurring the following weekend. and arks will be the work sites from 9 a.m. to noon.  Students that have a school volunteer commitment may want to consider this event as a way to get in some of their required volunteer hours. Either location has parks clean up and projects, please show up and support your local parks.  Questions can be directed to the recreation office 460-2530 or email - pbarnes@cityofup.com.