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Parks & Recreation

You can contact us via email at jkless@cityofwillowick.com or by phone 440-516-3011.

The City of Willowick Recreation Department is proud to provide the community a wide variety of recreational programming and services. The department continues to revise and expand program offerings in response to the needs and interests of the residents of Willowick. All residents can take advantage of the diverse number of programs and activities sponsored by the department on an annual basis. Young or old, there is something that is sure to peak your interest. Our Fall & Winter Program Guide is available now! 2019 Fall-Winter Program Guide

The Recreation Department coordinates all city sponsored recreational activities, programs, and facilities within Willowick. We also collaborate closely with youth sports leagues such as Willowick Baseball, Willowick Soccer, Willowick Football, Willowick Girls Softball, Willowick Girls Fastpitch Softball and the Willowick Swim Team to coordinate facility use and program schedules. The Department also works closely with a number of civic non-profit agencies and organizations such as Lake Metroparks and the Willowick Chamber of Commerce to positively influence recreation opportunities.

The department has three full-time staff members. We also work extensively with the Parks Buildings and Lands Division of the Willowick Service Department. Collectively we are all dedicated to provide the residents of Willowick well-maintained modern facilities and beautiful parks. The department is proud to boast about the Richard J. Bonde Activities Center at Manry Park, the Willowick Senior Center, the new water playground at Dudley Park, and the numerous recreational facility upgrades and improvements within the city.

Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any suggestion or comments regarding programs and/or activities.

Julie Kless
Director of Recreation

STAFF:

Julie Kless, Director of Recreation
440-516-3011
jkless@cityofwillowick.com

Julie has been with the Willowick Recreation Department since 2000. She has served as the Facilities Coordinator at Willowick Activities Center, as Assistant Recreation Director, and now as the Director of Recreation. She is responsible for managing the daily operations and activities of the department, which include programming, budgeting, promotion, directing staff, and developing new events and activities. Prior to coming to Willowick, Julie was the assistant athletic director at Gilmour Academy and also was involved in establishing and maintaining recreation programs at Lakeland Community College.

Scott Ritchey, Program Coordinator
440-516-3011
sritchey@cityofwillowick.com

Scott has an associates degree in Parks and Recreation Management from Lakeland Community College. He is responsible for all facets of the Summer Recreation Camp and is involved in offering special programs and events throughout the year. Scott has worked for the Recreation Department since 2006.

Maureen Brennan, Recreation Department Secretary
440-516-3011
mbrennan@cityofwillowick.com

Maureen has been the Recreation Department secretary since 1996. She is responsible for handling correspondence, communications, facility and pool rentals and providing support in all phases of the Recreation Department. She is also the Recreation Board secretary.

Recreation Parks & Facilities

Manry Park
30100 Arnold Drive
-Richard J. Bonde Activities Center (440-516-3011)
-Gymnasium- with indoor basketball hoops
-Manry Pool (440-944-1575)
-Football Field w/ Press box & Scoreboard
-Outside Pavilion
-1/2 Mile Outdoor Walking Trail with 4 Exercise Stations
-Baseball/softball Diamonds
-Outdoor Playground
-Wooded Area with Picnic tables and charcoal grills
-Family Fun Zone- Equipped with Bocce Ball, Permanent Corn Hole Boards, Hop Scotch, 4-Square, Tether Ball, & Funnel ball.

Dudley Park
31500 Willowick Drive
-Field House (hall with kitchen)
-Pool (440-943-3970)
-Water Spray Park
-Outside Pavilion
-Softball Diamonds
-Outdoor Playground
-Outdoor Basketball Hoops

Roosevelt Park
E. 324 St.
-T-Ball Diamond
-Soccer Fields
-Open Green Space
-Small Child Playground Equipment

Recreation Board Members

  • Doreen Nevulis, Chairperson
  • Theresa Bisbee
  • Kelly Peterlin
  • Rena Perchinske
  • Nikki Jablonski
  • Chris Spicuzza
  • Jason Kramer

The Recreation Board meets at City Hall on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:30pm except during summer months which will be at 8:30pm.

Departments

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  • Julie Kless, Recreation Director
  • 440-516-3011
  • 440-516-1457
  • 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday
    10:00am – 1:00pm, Saturday
  • 30100 Arnold Drive

Parks & Recreation Department Announcements

Holiday of Lights

Light up Willowick for the holidays by decorating the outside of your house and yard.  Applications are available at the Recreation Dept. located in the Activities Center at Manry Park or by visiting Holiday of Lights Application.  Deadline to register is by 12:00pm Monday, December 16.

W-E Middle School League Schedule

The Following link is for the W-E Middle School League Schedule W-E Middle School League Schedule

Youth Basketball League

Youth Basketball League Registrations are still on-going for Girls Grades 5-6 & Grades 7-8, and Boys Grades 7-8 divisions.

Youth Basketball League Registration

Follow the Recreation Dept. on Facebook!

Like the Recreation Dept. Page on Facebook for information on Programs & Community Events!

https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Willowick-Recreation-Dept-2038949816339460/

2019 Fall & Winter Guide

For a list of all our events and programs view the 2019 Fall-Winter Program Guide and browse around some of the new changes!  Register Early!

City of Willowick Announcements

Leaf pickup will resume on Tuesday, December 10 in Section 6.

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Public Meeting #2 for the Lakefront Development TLCI will be Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. at The Cabin.

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Leaf pickup by the city is December 2-13.

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