.:: Syracuse, Nebraska ::.

INFORMATION
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Pool and Ballfield Information Line :: 402-269-2601x4
Pool Office :: 402-269-2601x2
Mailing Address :: PO Box F, Syracuse, NE 68446
E-mail :: parksandrec@syracusene.com
Participation Waiver :: Click here
Programs :: Sports & Activities

PARKS AND REC CANCELLATIONS
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To find out if a Parks & Rec event is cancelled, please call 269-2601 ext. 4. Decisions on the ball fields will be made after 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 20
Legion game at the complex is cancelled.

Please note - Cancellations notices may not be available online on the weekends. Call the cancellation number instead - 269-2601X4.

Syracuse Public Library i snow offering automatic text messaging to patron who would like to be contacted in this way. Prior to now, patrons had a choice of receiving phone or e-mail messages. Read reserves, 3-day due date warnings, and initial overdue notices may all be sent to patrons on their phones. If you would rather have your library messages delivered in this manner, please let us know when you visit the library. You must provide the name of your cell phone carrier in order for the library to provide this new service. Hopefully this is an improvement that many will take advantage of in the near future.

MAKE A SPLASH! READ

The children's Summer Reading Program is targeted for children K-5th grade. The summer 2010 program will be on Tuesday July 6th,13th,20th & 27th. We will meet in the afternoon from 1:00 - 2:30 pm at the Public Library. This year's theme will be Make A Splash! READ
Children will be introduced to new books, storytellers, magicians, and a ventriloquist.
Registration is required.

To register e-mail Sue at bkwoman26@yahoo.com or call the library 269.2336

Name
Address
Age of child
Parents name
Parents e-mail address
Parents phone number

SYRACUSE PARKS & REC INFORMATION:

PARKS AND REC WAIVERS
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2009-2010 School Year Participation Waivers were handed out to all students in Pre-K - 6th Grade. This waiver gives parents the opportunity to sign up for all Parks & Rec events at one time. If you did not receive a waiver and would like to sign up, please click on the waiver button to the left, print it off, and mail it in.

BALL COMPLEX INFORMATION
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The Syracuse Sports Complex is owned by the City of Syracuse, Parks and Recreation Department. All questions should be referred to the Parks and Recreation Director. Contact information for the Department is 402-269-2601x1 or e-mail lnwilhelm@windstream.net. The following information is for certain guidelines at the complex:

Ball Field Usage
Please click on the following information. Before you can schedule a time to practice or have a game, you must sign and return the form.
Field Usage Guidelines & Agreement
Schedule

Fees
Please click on the following information. Before you can schedule an event that has a fee, you must sign and return the form.
Fee Guidelines & Agreement

Advertising Opportunities
Please click on the following information for different advertising options at the Syracuse Sports Complex.
Advertising Information

IF WE BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME!!! And that we did.....

The softball and baseball programs in the Syracuse area have shown tremendous growth in the last ten years. Each year over 25 teams play on 2 ½ fields. In early 2007, the Syracuse City Council agreed to make a complex a reality. The summer of 2010 will be exciting for the ball programs in the first full summer of games at the new complex.

The Syracuse Sports Complex will prove to be a premier facility to be used by people of all ages! It has 3 softball/youth baseball fields with 300’ fencing. One of these fields is used by the Syracuse High School team for their fall softball season. The fourth field is for the Legion and Men's Baseball teams. It has a grass infield and a 360' center field fence. The building in the middle of the four fields has concessions, restrooms, press box, and storage.

To be built - In addition to the ballfields, the master plan includes a plethora of other fun-filled items as funding is available. Eventually, the playground equipment will be located south of the building with netting so the younger fans won’t be troubled by foul balls. Four picnic shelters will be used by ball teams, families, reunions, meetings, picnics, and much more. A 360’x 600’ multi-purpose area has room for four practice fields with back stops at the corners, little league football, and a soccer league. A sand volleyball court and basketball court are offered for leagues, tournaments, practice, or fun. A bike/walk path will connect the entire complex, and can be used to get from one place to another or for exercise. Parking will be plentiful with a minimum of 532 stalls and maximum of 1027 stalls.

This complex is not only intended for area youth, but also district and state competitions. If Syracuse hosts a tournament with 24 teams, that amounts to a possibility of 288 families being in Syracuse on one weekend of the summer. In addition to softball tournaments, we can host summer basketball tournaments, sand volleyball tournaments, and family reunions in the shelters. It will be an attraction that will promote local commerce.

RV CAMPING
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Camping is available in the Syracuse South Park located between 1st & 3rd and Midland and Thorne Streets. Within the park you can hookup directly to electricity. Water is available for hookup if there are not numerous campers in the park. We have 5 hydrants. The cost is $10/night. We have 5 "executive" lots available at 2nd & Midland Streets. Direct hookups are available for water, electricity, and sewer. The cost is $16/night or $100/week. A dump station is located next to the executive lots. Only reservations for stays over a week will be taken. A drop box is located in the park for camper convenience.
PLEASE NOTE - As of 10/6/08, rates have increased.

SHELTERS
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Need a place for a family reunion, ball team party, or outdoor wedding? Reservations can be made for the shelters in both the South Park and Williams Park and the gazebo. Picnic tables are available in all of the shelters except the gazebo. Restrooms will be open in both parks from April 15 - October 15. Electricity is available in the South Park shelters and must be arranged for Williams Park. Ball games may be going on while shelters are reserved. All free of charge.