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Figure Skating Lessons		Seasons: Fall & Winter Learn to Skate Second Session 2023-2024 Flier Learn to Skate Registration Online Registration Lindsay’s Law

Youth Baseball/Softball		Season: Summer Business sponsors and donations provide nearly 3,000 T-shirts and ball caps for participants. Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.

Youth Basketball		Season: Winter Grades 1st – 2nd and Grades 3rd – 9th Youth Basketball 2023-2024 Flier Lay Up League Basketball Registration Youth Basketball Registration Online Registration Lindsay’s Law

Youth Soccer		Season: Fall Tikes-N-Spikes through Division 5 Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.

Tennis Lessons		Season: First Session in June; second session in July Ages 4 – Adult First and second sessions held at Veterans Memorial Park tennis courts. Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.

Adult Softball Teams		Seasons: Summer & Fall Men’s & Coed Leagues About 80 adult softball teams participate in weekday and evening leagues. Games are played at James Day Park. Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.

Adult Volleyball Teams		Season: October through April Women’s & Coed Leagues Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.

Girls Youth Volleyball		Season: September through October Grades 6th – 8th and Grades 9th – 11th Information will be provided prior to the new season commencing.

Adult Basketball Teams		Season: Winter Adult League Men's Basketball 2023-2024 Registration Information Online Registration

High School Basketball Teams		Season: Winter Grades 9th & 10th and Grades 11th & 12th Class C & D Basketball 2023-2024 Registration Information Online Registration Lindsay's Law

Parma Pride		Free adaptive sports and recreational activities for individuals with physical and mental limitations. Parma Pride Soccer and Kickball 2023 Registration Online Registration Lindsay’s Law

Pools, Pool Passes and Swim Team		Closed for the season.

Recreation Facilities and Locations
James Day Park	11828 West Pleasant Valley Road Warrior Fitness Course: an outdoor course that tests a person’s agility, balance and strength. Learn more. Six diamond softball complexes with concessions Eight-field soccer complex Gaga ball pit Nine-hole miniature golf course Outdoor basketball court Bocce ball courts Health course and exercise equipment Outdoor swimming pool Playground and picnic area Gazebo with electricity Rentable pavilion
Anthony Zielinski Park	7620 West Ridgewood Drive Outdoor gazebo Playground and picnic/pavilion area Parma Splash Pad Summer band concerts
Splash Pad	Anthony Zielinski Park 7620 West Ridgewood Drive Memorial Day – Labor Day 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., daily, weather permitting Splash Pad Rules and Regulations No animals allowed at Splash Pad. The park may close at the discretion of the Parks & Recreation Department due to maintenance or weather-related issues. There are no group events permitted at the Splash Pad. This includes birthday parties, field trips, rentals, etc. The Splash Pad was partially funded through a donation to the Recreation Department. The area also includes restrooms, a pavilion and playground. Everyone utilizing the Splash Pad must adhere to the posted rules and regulations, or they will be asked to leave the premises. No large groups or parties are permitted. For more information, contact 440-885-8144. NOTE: Entry to the Splash Pad parking lot is off Ridgewood Lake Drive, which is one way from West Ridgewood Drive to Ridge Road. Exit from the Splash Pad parking lot is made onto Roycroft Drive, which is one way from Ridge Road to West Ridgewood Drive.
Ridgewood Municipal Golf Course	6505 Ridge Road 440-885-8876 Gift certificates for sale in Pro Shop. Check out the course’s website: www.golfridgewoodohio.com Ridgewood Course Rates Golf Outing Rates 18-hole golf course with Pro Shop Open in spring, summer and fall (weather permitting)
Outdoor Swimming Pools	Nike Pool (Open in summer) 12164 West Pleasant Valley Road 440-885-8875 Walters Grove Pool (Open in summer) 4400 Walters Avenue 216-635-0805
Veterans Memorial Park (State Road)	6328 State Road Veterans Memorial Six diamond adult and youth baseball and softball complexes with concessions Two sand volleyball courts Lighted outdoor tennis and basketball courts Playground and picnic/pavilion area One-mile hiking and exercise trails Disc golf – An enjoyable non-contact sport for all ages, free of charge
John Petruska Park (Marlborough Park)	8218 Marlborough Ave. Youth baseball diamond Playground and picnic/pavilion area
Walters Grove Park	4400 Walter Ave. Youth baseball diamond Playground and picnic/pavilion area Outdoor swimming pool

Michael A. Ries Ice Rink	5000 Forestwood Drive 440-885-8870 Open September through April with concessions Home of Parma City School District hockey teams Youth hockey, figure skating and public sessions Parma Recreation works in conjunction with the following organizations but is not directly affiliated with them. Please visit the following websites for more information regarding Parma hockey and/or Forestwood Figure Skating Club. www.parmaflyers .com www.forestwoodskatingclub.com
Michael A. Ries Park	5000 Forestwood Drive Five diamond youth baseball and softball complexes with concession gazebo Playground and picnic/pavilion area Four outdoor pickleball courts One outdoor roller hockey court
Capt. James Lovell Park	5531 West 24th St. Playground and park benches
South Park	Snow Road Playground and picnic/pavilion area
Hollywood Park	West 54th Street and Loya Parkway Playground and picnic/pavilion area
Jerry Stano Park (Gerald Park)	Gerald Avenue Playground and picnic/pavilion area

Selwick Park	Selwick and Arcadia Drives Playground area and park benches
Green Valley Park	Bonny Boulevard Playground area and park benches
Sandy Hook Park	Sandy Hook and Larch Drives Playground area and park benches
Bonny Banks Park	Stormes Drive Playground area and park benches Outdoor basketball court
Hetzel Park	Hetzel Drive Playground area
List Lane Park	List Lane Playground area and park benches
Miller Park	Aaron Drive, off Queens Highway Playground area and park benches Multi-purpose pad
Glamer Park	Glamer and Schwab Drives Playground area and park benches

Director of Parks and Recreation

Mickey Vittardi

Contact Information
Office: 440-885-8144
Fax: 440-885-8068
Email: recreationdepartment@cityofparma-oh.gov

Mickey Vittardi has been a Parma resident for more than 62 years and has more than 35 years of experience in the Parma Parks and Recreation Department.

Vittardi initiated and developed the Michael A. Ries Youth Baseball/Softball Complex, which is the first of its kind in northeast Ohio. He has been honored as a member of the Parma Sports Hall of Fame for softball (Class of 2000) and was a member of the 1992 Men’s Class A National Championship softball team. Vittardi was a 2008 inductee into the Greater Cleveland Softball Hall of Fame and a 2009 inductee into the Parma Senior High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame.

A founding member and present commissioner of the Tri-City Youth Football League, Vittardi was appointed director of Parma Parks and Recreation in 2004.

The philosophy Vittardi institutes in Parma is one of safety, participation and sportsmanship. He encourages active participation and family enjoyment of Parma’s facilities and recreation programs to serve all residents from youth to seniors.

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Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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7335 Ridge Road
Parma, Ohio 44129
440-885-8144

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