Greater Huntington Park and Recreation DistrictƵs Recreation Wagon Wednesday kicks off on, June 7, 2023, at Harveytown Park in Huntington. This year, Wagon Wednesday begins June 5, 2024.
Five-year-old Eli Hay plays with bubbles during Greater Huntington Park and Recreation DistrictƵs Recreation Wagon Wednesday event on June 7, 2023, at Harveytown Park in Huntington.
Four-year-old Romeo Jeter hula hoops during Greater Huntington Park and Recreation DistrictƵs Recreation Wagon Wednesday event on June 7, 2023, at Harveytown Park in Huntington.
Greater Huntington Park and Recreation DistrictƵs Recreation Wagon Wednesday kicks off on, June 7, 2023, at Harveytown Park in Huntington. This year, Wagon Wednesday begins June 5, 2024.
Five-year-old Eli Hay plays with bubbles during Greater Huntington Park and Recreation DistrictƵs Recreation Wagon Wednesday event on June 7, 2023, at Harveytown Park in Huntington.
Four-year-old Romeo Jeter hula hoops during Greater Huntington Park and Recreation DistrictƵs Recreation Wagon Wednesday event on June 7, 2023, at Harveytown Park in Huntington.
HUNTINGTON Ƶ The Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District will send out its Recreation Wagon every Wednesday in June and July from 1-3 p.m. to deliver free games and crafts to parks in the area.
The schedule for the Recreation Wagon is as follows:
June 5 Ƶ April Dawn Park, 1201 Smith St., Milton
June 12 Ƶ Camp Mad Anthony Wayne, 2125 Spring Valley Drive, Huntington
June 19 Ƶ Harris Riverfront Park, 10th Street and Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Huntington
June 26 Ƶ McClelland Park, 2700 Riverview Ave., Huntington
July 3 Ƶ Harveytown Park, 1742 Harvey Road, Huntington
July 10 Ƶ St. Cloud Commons Lodge, 1701 Jackson Ave., Huntington
July 17 Ƶ Veterans Memorial Park, 2500 4th Ave., Huntington
July 24 Ƶ Ritter Park, 13th Avenue and 8th Street, Huntington
July 31 Ƶ Rotary Park, 215 Maupin Road, Huntington
According to Lauren Patrick, recreation superintendent for GHPRD, the idea for the wagon came last year as a way to highlight the lesser-known parks the district operates.
When the wagon was well-received, GHPRD decided to bring it back with a schedule to visit a whole new list of parks this summer.
ƵPeople see GHPRD and they think of Ritter Park. Ritter Park is great; itƵs our flagship park. But we have 16 other park properties, and a lot of those are in neighborhoods and within walking distance to a lot of peoplesƵ homes and such,Ƶ Patrick said. ƵSo that allows us to showcase those parks and also allows us to go straight into communities and provide service.Ƶ
Patrick said the wagon will bring a variety of activities, including a 6-foot soccer ball, giant Connect 4, giant Jenga, footballs, whiffle balls, cornhole, pong ball, bubbles, chalk and other sensory play items to the parks.
Patrick said GHPRD is also trying to collaborate with the Guyandotte Public Library where they could bring the wagon to the parking lot and use the space, although this event is still in the works.
ƵWeƵre just trying to serve the most people and serve our whole district with some free play,Ƶ she said.
Katelyn Aluise is an education and courts reporter for The Herald-Dispatch.
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