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City Council Receives Update on Parks Projects

June 14, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown City Council received an update Monday on various projects happening in the Parks Department. Parks Manager Dan Stone, speaking to City Council on Monday, presented a lengthy list of projects and events the Parks Department has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Park, American Rescue Plan, Bergman Park, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Dan Stone, disc golf, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Advanced Products, Jamestown City Council, Jamestown Parks Department, Jamestown Splash Pad, Jamestown YMCA, Lillian Dickson Park, Nordstrom Park, Parkitects, Russell E. Diethrick Stadium, Summer Playground Program

City of Jamestown Hiring Summer Employees

January 9, 2023 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown is looking to hire summer employees. The Departments of Public Works, Parks Maintenance, and the Summer Playground Program are all seeking full-time temporary summer employees. For an application or for more information, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jamestown Department of Public Works, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Summer Playground Program

New Disc Golf Course Opens in Bergman Park

August 17, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

A new disc golf course is officially open at Bergman Park in the City of Jamestown. The course currently has 12 holes, with an additional 6 to make a full 18-hole course expected to open in Spring of 2023. City officials say the course utilizes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Bergman Park, Community Development Block Grant, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo, disc golf, John Sellstrom, Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, Summer Playground Program, Twin Tiers Disc Golf

Jamestown’s Summer Playground Program Ends Today, Free Lunch Program Continues

August 5, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

Today is the last day for Jamestown's Summer Playground Program. The Jamestown Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department said while the playground program is ending today, August 5, that the summer feeding program through the Jamestown YMCA … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jamestown Parks, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown YMCA, Recreation, Summer Playground Program

Jamestown Summer Playground Program Locations Change For Remainder of Program

July 25, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The City of Jamestown Summer Playground Program has program changes for the remainder of the season. The Parks Department announced that due to the low number of children attending the program at Jackson-Taylor Park, the playground program will be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City of Jamestown, Jackson-Taylor Park, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown YMCA, Lillian Dickson Park, Summer Feeding Program, Summer Playground Program

Prendergast Library’s Summer Reading Program Kicks Off June 25

June 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The James Prendergast Library's Summer Reading Program kicks of this Saturday, June 25. The program for young children through adults runs through August 20. Assistant Library Manager Danielle Bertolini said a bike rodeo with Pearl City Cycle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Danielle Bertolini, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown Public Schools, LEAP Program, Pearl City Cycle, Summer Playground Program, Summer Reading Program

Summer Playground Program to Return to Jamestown Parks

June 20, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parks and Rec's Summer Playground Program returns this season after being on hiatus for two years due to the Pandemic. The program will take place at two playground sites that will rotate between Jackson-Taylor Park on Tuesday and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Jackson-Taylor Park, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown YMCA, Lillian Dickson Park, Summer Playground Program

Jamestown Parks Ramping Up Summer Rec Programs

February 23, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

The Jamestown Parks Department is ramping up its recreation programs for the summer. Parks Manager Dan Stone said several meetings and sign-up dates have been scheduled for those interested in the city's sports leagues, including the City Rec … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: City Rec Baseball League, Dan Stone, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Summer Playground Program

City Summer Playground Program Now Underway

June 26, 2018 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - Funding is now in place for the 2018 Summer Playground Program in Jamestown. Monday night the city council approved a resolution to accept $5,960 in funding from the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation to help pay for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Amelia Dolce, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Summer Playground Program

City Summer Playground Program Begins Monday, June 27

June 21, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The city of Jamestown has announced another season of the Summer Playground Program. This year will include a free lunch program provided at each site by the Jamestown YMCA in conjunction with the St. Susan Center. The five playground … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, Chautauqua Striders, Girl Scouts of Western New York, James Prendergast Library, Jamestown Jammers, Jamestown Parks Recreation and Conservation Department, Jamestown Public Schools, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, St. Susan Center, Summer Playground Program, YMCA of Jamestown

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