Who can become a member?
Any Evendale resident, who has registered with the tax office, may purchase a membership to the Recreation Center. A full-time, permanent employee of a business located in Evendale may also purchase a membership to the center. A recent paycheck stub and driver’s license are required for business membership purchases.
Children 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult while playing in the facility. Children 10 and older may use the game room or shoot basketball without an accompanying adult. Remember to bring your membership ID with you.
Who can use the fitness center?
Any member over the age of 10 may use the fitness center. Everyone must go through a short orientation and check up before using the facility. A doctor’s release may be required. Children 10-13 must attend a four part class before using the facilities. Children aged 10-12 must be accompanied at all times by an adult when using the fitness center. Anyone age 13 or older may use the fitness anytime during normal operating hours. Parents must sign a waiver for their children under age 18 to use the fitness center.
Can I bring a guest to the fitness center?
Each individual or family membership comes with ten guest passes. You may bring up to three guests per day at $2.00 each. Remember to bring your membership ID with you. Each guest must sign a waiver before using the facility.
Can I bring a guest to the pool?
All pool memberships come with thirty guest passes for the season. You may bring up to six guests per day at $2.00 each. Passes are kept at the pool for everyone convenience. Remember to bring your membership ID with you.
Do you have swimming lessons available?
Yes, we offer three two-week sessions during the summer. Two sessions are offered in the morning and one is offered at night. Off-duty lifeguards are the instructors. Classes are usually Monday – Thursday. Children can take more than one level, each summer, if skill and time allows.
Who can be on swim team?
Our swim team is open to any Evendale child with a current membership, who feels comfortable in the water. If by the end of early bird registration and the team does not have 190 Evendale resident children registered, we allow five “business pool” members to sign up their children. There are nine swim meets each summer (4-5 are held in Evendale). Parents are required to work at three meets and help at one special event. If a child cannot make a meet, parents can sign them out. Parents are not required to purchase a team swim suit; but many children have them.
When does baseball season start?
Sign-ups for spring sports start in December, with practices beginning the first part of April and games beginning the last week of April. At an early practice, the team will come in and pick up their uniforms (pants, shirt, stockings – which are returned – a cap is also included and kept by the player). We only supply the catcher’s glove; all other positions require the child to bring their ownglove. Metal spikes are not allowed to be worn for safety reason; children should wear all purpose sports cleats. Not all games are on Saturdays. All parents are asked to coach when they sign up their child; but being a coach is not required. Once the final decision is made about a coach, that person will call the players regarding when practices will be held.
What about youth soccer?
We have a spring soccer season and a fall soccer season. Sign-ups for spring sports begin in December, with practices beginning the first part of April and games beginning the last week of April. Fall registration begins early May, with practices starting in around Labor Day. All parents are asked to coach when they sign up their child; but being a coach is not required. Once the final decision is made about a coach, that person will call the players regarding when practices will be held. At an early practice, the team will come in and pick up their uniforms. U-5 level players purchase their team t-shirts.
Games can happen during the weeknights; but are usually on Saturday or Sunday. Practices are held during the workweek. By league rules, children must sigh up in their appropriate age level. If we have enough kids for two teams, a blind draw is held to divide the teams. Soccer shoes are recommended but not required. Shin-guards are required. The children do play in the rain, unless there is lightening and thunder.
Do you have a Junior Tennis program?
Yes, we have both lessons for kids and Junior Leagues. Classes are limited; but we make every effort to accommodate all who wish to participate. Tennis lessons start the first part of June and end approximately the middle of August. We register children based on age; however, experience and skill could mean a child moves up a level. Private lessons are also available from our tennis coaches. Parents just need to call the Recreation Center and leave a voice mail message for the instructor. The instructor will call you back to schedule the lesson.
The Junior Tennis League is for levels 16 & under, 14 & under, and 12 & under. They have home meets as well as away. For the away matches, carpooling may be necessary if the department van is not available. Practices vary from season to season so watch the tennis court bulletin board and this website for updates.
Do you have an Adult Tennis Program?
We have one of the best programs, per capita, in the area. Because of the strength of the program, tennis court reservations are strongly recommended during between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. Ladies League matches are Fridays while practices are held during the work week. Ladies must have a rating of 3.0 or higher. If you are not sure of your rating, contact our Tennis Pro by calling the Recreation Center, leave a voice mail message at ext. 655, and he will call you back to schedule.
Can I just go and play tennis on the courts?
Yes, if court space is available. Reservations are strongly encouraged between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. Members can reserve courts seven days in advance. Call 563-2247, ext 606, talk to Kristen or leave a voice mail with time, date, name & phone number. Call for reservations seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Reservations must be called in at least 24 hours prior to requested time. Reservations for Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday must be received by Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Maximum time on the courts is 1½ hours. There is no cost to reserve a court; but membership is required. Members must be at least 13 years old or older to reserve & use the courts.
When you purchase your membership, you will be given a security card to access the courts. If you forget your security card, you cannot access the courts. The court lights can be turned on at 7pm and go off at 11pm. Directions are on the light switch at the courts.
Do you have summer camps?
Fun In The Sun, our summer fun camp, usually begins the week after Princeton City Schools lets out for the summer. Camp runs Monday through Thursday. Children ages 3 – 6 (we call them Sunbeams) meet 9:30am – 11:00am; while children ages 7 – 12 (called FunShines) meet 11:15am – 4:00pm. Funshines should bring a sack lunch & drink with them each day. Campers should wear shorts/pants, t-shirts, and gym shoes (preferably no sandals – we do a lot of playing). Camp ends about the last week of July, leaving time for the family to get away for a family vacation. If you want to take a vacation during the Fun In The Sun season, no problem, we’ll see you back at camp when you get back from family vacation. If we and your children have parental consent, Funshine campers can even sign themselves out; but once they
leave they cannot “sign back in.” Parents can sign their child out early any time they wish. Parents can even authorize someone else to sign their child out; but we must have prior authorization from the parent.
Sumbeams are grouped by age, and enjoy “ themed weeks” of games, music, arts & crafts, and more. Funshines enjoy specialized classes, sport camps, group games, movings, ares & crafts, swimming every Monday and Wednesday (weather permitting, so bring your swimsuit, sunscreen and towel). Detailed calendars are availble starting the first week of the program. Funshine campers can sign up for Fabulous Friday Field Trips. In the past, these trips have included roller or in-line skating, cosmic bowling, a movie at a theater, lasertag, and a trip to the Beach Waterpark. There is an additional fee for these field trips. A pool party for everyone in the Fun In The Sun program, as well as their family members, the tennis program participants, and swim team members is held in late July to close the camp season.
In August, we offer four days of special events for the Funshines. These “Overtime” dates start at 11:15am and end between 4:00 - 4:30pm. Two dates are usually field trips while two are events held here on the grounds. Each year it is something new, but Overtime has included a Red’s Baseball Game, the Cincinnati Zoo, Wacky Olympics, and “What A Mess.” Each fun filled date requires pre-registration and a small fee.
Can my child only take the sport camps and Fabulous Friday Trips during the summer?
Yes, a child does not have to be in Fun In The Sun to participate in these events. A fee is required for each sport or trip.
What is Phi Lambda Pi?
Phi Lambda Pi is a self-funded organization for any Evendale resident in the 8th - 12th grades. Membership is $5 per year. Phi Lambda Pi meets every Wednesday night at the Recreation Center for activities. Meetings are held twice a month. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. for Governing Committee members and 7:15 for the General Body. Open House is from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
I’m over age 18, are there any events for me?
Our Adult Services Program is just for you. Any resident 18 years old and out of High School, or any non-resident friend sponsored by a resident member in good standing, can become members of Adult Services. Memberships are $5.00 for Evendale Residents (January-December) and $10.00 Non-Evendale Residents (January-December). Residents can join anytime. Previous non-resident members must register by January 31 to retain
eligibility. Potential new non-resident members can register after January 31 if space is available. Residents register by filling out a form at the reception desk and pay fee.
Previous non-resident members and prospective new members, fill out the form in presence of resident sponsor. Any resident member can sponsor up to four (4) non-residents. Members enjoy attending Adult events at special reduced fees, have a voice in the direction of Adult Programming, and stay in touch with community activity.
I am a new resident and have not registered through the tax department. Can I still use the recreation facilities?
All prospective residential member (s) (PRM) must register at the Tax Department in the Village of Evendale Administrative Building, 10500 Reading Road. If PRM has not registered at the Tax Department, the PRM can complete the Village of Evendale Income Tax form (see Appendix), (the PRM will seal the form in Department envelope.) The Department will issue a Temporary ID pass (es), and PRM can have his/her/their photos taken at this time. Payment is required for all requested memberships and, if photo taken, ID card (s.) Falsification of residential information by PRM will result in forfeiture of membership (s) and ID card (s) payment. Upon verification by the Tax Department, the Department will issue the permanent ID card (s) to the resident (s.)
Before a permanent, full-time employee working within the Village of Evendale boundaries can purchase a business membership, the prospective member must complete an application form and submit proof of Evendale payroll tax (a pay stub.)
I am a resident, but I don’t know how to rent an amenity (i.e., shelter house, community room). What is the procedure?
The shelter house can be rented up to six months in advance and is rented on a first-come, first-serve basis. To rent the shelter: 1) come to the Recreation Center, confirm the date is available; 2)if it is, just fill out the application, pay the fee, and you are all set.
Because of department programming, the main Recreation building has a more involved rental process. Residents may either call or stop in to find out availability and begin the rental process. If your requested date and room are available, then the application is routed to staff who verify room availibilty, a facility attendant, no programs are plan, etc. Once staff has reviewed your application, you will be contacted with either the approval or denial of the application. If your request is approved, the rental fee is due. The room deposit fee and a room set up sheet will be due one week before your event.
An alcohol permit is on the application, and the recreation department forwarsd a copy of the permit to the police department, a renter completes this section of the application.
Is alcohol allowed at the Shelter House?
You are allowed to have alcohol at the shelter house; but the alcohol permit must be completed prior to your event.
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