Creating Community through People, Parks & Programs
GET OUT AND EXPLORE THE CITY OF NEENAH PARKS! Parks provide a sense of place for many of our citizens. All kinds of parks are important as a place to gather, celebrate, mourn, or connect. DID YOU KNOW . . . .
The City of Neenah has 25 parks The oldest park is Green Park (The Green) established in 1843 (That’s older than New York City’s Central Park!) There are 6 heated shelters and 10 seasonal shelters available for rental. Oakhill Cemetery is considered a park and is said to be the second oldest municipal cemetery in continual operation. A majority of benches and a lot of the trees in the parks are in memory / honor of someone. Doty Cabin, the historic home of James Duane Doty is part of the park system and is open to visitors June through Labor Day Noon – 4:00PM daily.
Creating Community through People, Parks & Programs
Park Treasure Hunt Rules & Procedures GOAL
To explore a sampling of Neenah’s wonderful parks Get outside for quality family time TO HAVE FUN!
SUPPLIES
Park Treasure Hunt Clue Book Compass (smart phones often have one) or a good sense of direction. City Map or GPS Device to find your way from park to park
HOW TO PLAY
Locate the Parks & Recreation Facilities chart in this packet to figure out which parks you need to visit.
Add the numbers together in the Dates Established Column. Example: Arrowhead - 1975 = 1 + 9 +7 + 5 = 22. Total each of the parks established dates until you find the numbers listed on the scorecard. This will give you the park name. Fill that name in the proper space on the scorecard.
Solve the clues specific to each park to locate the Golden Stake.
When you find the Golden Stake record the number found on the stake on your scorecard. Please DO NOT move the stake.
When your score card is complete turn it into the Parks & Rec. office to be entered in a prize drawing.
LET’S GET STARTED! Creating Community through People, Parks & Programs
Park Treasure Hunt Clues PARK 23 Clue: Swing away until you spot a new Burr Oak in the park.
PARK 15 Clue: When you look in the mirror you will see the light.
PARK 14 Clue: Hidden within the park appear three random steps. Stand on top and search for a large tree with a twisted bark pattern.
PARK 3 Clue: Sitting in the middle of a bench located near the playground, you will see a red octagon. Stop at this location to find your golden stake nearby. PARK 8 Clue: In Honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary take a seat. Over your right shoulder look for your gift under this tree.
Creating Community through People, Parks & Programs
TREASURE HUNT SCORECARD (ONE ENTRY PER HOUSEHOLD)
Household Last Name:_______________________________________ Primary Contact’s First Name:__________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ Phone 1: _____________________ Phone 2: _____________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________
Date Established Calculation Number PARK 23
Park Name
Golden Stake Number
PARK 15 PARK 14 PARK 3 PARK 8
When you have finished the Park Treasure Hunt turn your scorecard in to the Neenah Parks and Recreation Dept., 211 Walnut St., Neenah, WI 54956. Questions? (920)886-6060 or
[email protected]
YOU WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A PRIZE! (One entry per household)
Creating Community through People, Parks & Programs
