What's New?
Boat rentals begin Saturday, May 26
Take a trip down the Old Millstream by canoe, kayak or pedal boat as Zonta Landing Boat Rentals, located along Riverside Park's waterfront, opens for the 2012 boating season Saturday, May 26. The public boat livery will be open Saturday - Monday, of the Memorial Day weekend, 1-7 PM and remain open weekends and holidays through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Boat livery openings depend on good weather and river conditions. Interested boaters can call the livery at 419-423-1902 before visiting. Additional information available at
ZONTA LANDING BOAT RENTALS.
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12th Annual Peter Rabbit Tea
The annual Peter Rabbit Tea will take place Monday, June 4, at 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm, & 4pm and Tuesday, June 5, at 9:30am, 11am, 1pm & 2:30pm at Litzenberg Memorial Woods. Registered participants need to meet at the Gate House, located near the parking lot, to begin. This year's tea features "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggywinkle" as read by Beatrix Potter, portrayed by Living History Coordinator Casey Lauger. “Tea” will be served in the historic McKinnis House after the story is read. Afterward, meet some of the characters from the story. Children are required to be four –six years of age ONLY, with an adult companion. One adult required for every two children. Register with $2 per person by Thursday, May 31, at the HPD office. Checks are preferred, payable to HPD, or exact cash when making reservations.
Riverside Summer Concert Season
The musical sounds of local volunteer and invited groups have entertained area residents a
nd visitors during the Riverside Summer Concert Series for 61 years. Concerts take place in Findlay’s historic Riverside Park in the Allen P. Dudley Band Shell and Dick Daughterty Plaza. The 2012 season begins Wednesday, June 13, with the musical sounds of Night Jazz., and ends August 15 with Civic Jazz. A total of eleven summer musical concerts will take place. Concerts continue to be free thanks to the generous support of our Financial Sponsors: Findlay Hearing Aid Center, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Merrill Lynch, Sunrise of Findlay, The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation and The Heritage, Patron Sponsors: Colleen Robinson & Ruthellen Ondrus - RE/MAX, realty/findlay, First National Bank, Findlay Music Boosters and Bridge Home Health & Hospice, Sound Engineering: House of Hindenach, Printing: Hancock Friends of the Parks, Master of Ceremonies: WFIN Radio and Inkind Support: Dietsch Brothers.
RIVERSIDE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES SCHEDULE
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3rd Annual Flirt with Dirt - July 14
Time to get your running or walking shoes on to get ready for the 3rd Annual Flirt with Dirt 5K Trail Run/Walk to take place Saturday, July 14. Event will take place at Riverbend Recreation Area with registration inside Brugeman Lodge beginning at 7:30 am. Proceeds will benefit the Hancock Christian Clearing House and Blanchard Valley Health Foundation. Online registration is available this year at www.bvhealthsystem.org.
REGISTRATION FORM
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New feature added to HPD website
All news releases, that derive from HPD staff, will now be available for public viewing on our website. Look on the right side of the Home Page for the Raccoon logo or under the ABOUT US - NEWS RELEASESbutton on the menu at the top.
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Business Manager position announced
Applications are now being accepted for the position of HPD Business Manager. The position is a permanent, full-time, exempt position. The Business Manager is responsible for the business management component of the Hancock Park District, including human resources, financial, accounting, purchasing, and document management. A complete
BUSINESS MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION and
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION can be downloaded here and also under the
GET CONNECTED - JOB OPPORTUNITIES section.
All applications and attachments must be mailed, faxed or dropped off at JOBsolutions, 7746 CR 140, Suite B, Findlay, OH 45840, fax 419-422-8346. Employment Applications should be submitted with a letter of interest and resume. Applications will be accepted until 05/18/2012. NO applications will be accepted at the HPD office. Hancock Park District is an EOE
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2012 Summer Camps announced
Summer is right around the corner and it's time to be thinking about summer 
camps. Do you have a youngster who has a passion for history or the out-of-doors? We have a camp that they might enjoy. Download a HPD SUMMER CAMP BROCHURE with a registration form, for a complete listing of camps conducted by HPD staff. An EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORM needs to be submitted with the registration form.
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The Mission of the Hancock Park District is create, preserve, protect and manage a system of parks, nature preserves, and outdoor recreational facilities to be held in public ownership with a focus on local, natural, historical and cultural resources and maintained for the leisure use and enjoyment of this and future generations.
