June 21
Useful News from Windham Parks & Recreation
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2021 Windham Summerfest
Click on the event below to find more information about
how to participate in Summerfest!
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Families & Individuals
How to Participate
- Be a player in this FREE town-wide Scavenger Hunt!
- Download the Eventzee app, enter in the join code (windhamsummerfest2021) and start the hunt!
- The scavenger hunt begins Saturday, June 12th at 8:00 am and ends Saturday, June 19th at 10:00 pm.
- Post your family-friendly Windham area photos or videos each week at facebook.com/ WindhamSummerfest.
- Weekly winners will receive prizes!
- Enter a float or decoration in the “Yardi Gras” parade in your own front lawn!
- Registration Deadline: June 9th
- Purchase Golf Balls ($10 per ball) by June 18th at 5:00 pm to help support the Windham Food Pantry and Windham Summerfest!
- The winner of the Golf Ball Drop will win a cash prize!
- Drop will be televised on Facebook Live on June 19th at 1:00 pm.
Sponsor Windham Summerfest
- Be a sponsor by providing a cash donation or a prize, service or gift certificate to be used for a prize for one of the events.
- Donations can be mailed or dropped off at the Windham Parks & Recreation office at:8 School Rd, Windham, ME 04062
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Businesses & Organizations
How to Participate
- Create a challenge for the Scavenger Hunt—it’s a great way to showcase your business or organization!
- Registration Deadline: June 9th.
- Enter a float or decoration in the “Yardi Gras” parade in your own front lawn!
- Registration Deadline: June 9th
- Purchase Golf Balls ($10 per ball) by June 18th at 5:00 pm to help support the Windham Food Pantry and Windham Summerfest!
- The winner of the Golf Ball Drop will win a cash prize!
- Drop will be televised on Facebook Live on June 19th at 1:00 pm.
Sponsor Windham Summerfest
- Be a sponsor by providing a cash donation or a prize, service or gift certificate to be used for a prize for one of the events.
- Donations can be mailed or dropped off at the Windham Parks & Recreation office at:8 School Rd, Windham, ME 04062
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Summer Fun Discount Tickets! |
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The Windham Parks & Recreation Department is once again partnering with the Maine Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) to offer discount tickets to area amusement parks. Save time and money by purchasing tickets through us!
Tickets are available in the Parks & Recreation Office
beginning June 15th - Monday — Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Sorry, no online sales for discount tickets
2021 Ticket Prices
Aquaboggan General Admissions: $20 (gate price $26)
York’s Wild Kingdom Zoo ONLY (ages 11 and up): $10 (gate price $14.75)
Splashtown ONLY: $31 (gate price $37)
Funtown/Splashtown Combo: $35 (gate price $45)
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Dundee Park is now OPEN
Open weekends only: May 29 - June 13 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
June 14 - June 27 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
June 28 – Aug 18 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Aug 19 – Sept 5 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
September 6 Closing at 5:00 pm
September 7 Closed for the Season
For more information including daily rates, click the button below.
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Dundee Park Season Passes are now available for purchase online or at the Park and Recreation office. For more information or to purchase a Season Pass online, click on the button below.
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Group Reservations - We have 3 sites to choose from. Must be at least 18 years of age to make reservations. For more information or to make a reservation, click on the button below.
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Have you captured that special moment with your child enjoying a lovely summer day, snapped a photo of your pet frolicking in the yard, or found that perfect photo opp to capture the beauty of summer in Maine? We would love to showcase your photograph!
2021 Categories: Family - Nature - Pets - Youth Photographer (under 18)
Maximum of 3 entries per person per category.
Contest opens on Saturday, June 19th. All entries must be received by Friday, September 3rd at 4:00pm.
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Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates are now available for purchase on our website! Gift certificates may be used towards any activity, program, or admission fees administered by Windham Parks and Recreation. Click here for a list of ideas about how to use a gift certificate.
To see the gift certificate options, visit our online store (located under the registration tab on our website) or click the button below!
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Dundee & Lippman Park Reservations
Are you looking for an outside area for a birthday party, family gathering or anniversary party? Make a reservation with Windham Parks and Recreation at Dundee or Donnabeth Lippman Park!
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With the warmer weather arriving, we've brought our popular "Kiddie Gym" program outdoors to comply with current health protocols. Preschoolers ages 5 and under are invited to join us on Thursday mornings for fun with playmates on our playground, along with other outdoor toys provided by Windham Parks and Recreation. We can't wait for these fun playdates!
This is a drop-in program; no pre-registration is required. Multi-visit passes are available for purchase online or at the park on Playdate days.
Please note: Playdates in the Park are scheduled to go Thursdays through August 12th pending minimum participant numbers.
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Date: Thursdays through August 12th
Location: Windham Town Hall Playground
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 am
Fee: $2 per session per child
$10 for 6-visit pass
$15 for 10-visit pass
(Kiddie Gym passes will be honored for this program.)
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This national skills program provides boys and girls the opportunity to showcase their abilities in one of two divisions: baseball or softball. There are 3 levels of competition: Local, Team Championship and Finals. The all-around Champions for each age group will advance to the Team Championship hosted at Major League Baseball ballparks and have the opportunity to advance to the Finals and compete at the 2021 World Series! |
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PARTICIPATION IS FREE
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Date: Thursday, June 24th
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: 408 Gray Rd at Field Allen - behind Windham Middle School
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- Open to BOYS and GIRLS AGES 7-14 as of July 17, 2021
- Your Chance to Compete at a MAJOR LEAGUE™ BALLPARK
- Advance all the way to the National Finals to compete at the 2021 WORLD SERIES™
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Click the button below to register online at pitchhitrun.com prior to the competition.
**Proof of participant age is required at competition (copy or photo of birth certificate)**
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Windham Parks and Recreation is partnering with GGLeagues to offer eSports leagues for anyone ages 8+, kids and adults! All competition will be between participants from recreation departments throughout the state of Maine and northern New England.
Summer '21 Dates: Week of July 12th through Week of August 16th, matches played on weeknights
*This includes 5 weeks of gameplay plus 1 week of playoffs*
Age Divisions
Youth: 8-12 years old
Teen: 13-18 years old (high school seniors and below)
Adult: 18 years and older
Fee: $30 per person for Rocket League, Madden 21, and Super Smash Bros
For Summer 2021 ONLY, Fortnite league is FREE!
Games: Rocket League, Madden 21, Super Smash Bros and Fortnite.
Register by: 6/28/21
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Backyard Family Campout
July 9-11, 2021
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Join families all across the state of Maine and participate in a backyard campout to celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. Enjoy the great outdoors right outside your own back door, or camp out as a family in your living room. This is a great way to enjoy the summer weather and spend time together making memories.
All registered families will receive camping tips, activity suggestions, campfire safety info, recipe ideas, and more. Windham Parks and Recreation also provides “campout kits” to the first several families who register through our website, and the Maine Recreation and Park Association holds a statewide photo contest for Backyard Campout families. Don’t miss this fun family event, held annually on the second weekend in July! Registration coming soon.
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Kids ages 6-12, join us for a week of fun this summer with our friends at Mad Science! Underground Explorers Day Camp is coming to Windham. Participants will learn about archaeology and the techniques scientists use to excavate long lost cities!
Save the date for August 16-20!
Fee: $295 per person
Registration coming soon.
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Adopt - A - Park
If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer outdoors, Adopt-a-Park might be a perfect match for you, as it allows Windham Seniors a way to show pride in their community by working to beautify our most popular outdoor spaces in Windham. Work with Windham Parks and Recreation to keep our community’s parks and trails welcoming and attractive. We will supply everything you need, including transportation if you can’t get there. We know we have some amazing gardeners in our community, so we want your expertise!!
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Volunteer time spent mulching, weeding, watering, and planting flowers helps provide a more beautiful park experience for the entire community.
If you are interested in participating, please register for this free program, more information regarding dates, times and locations will be provided by late May.
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Date: June through September
Location: Lippman Park, Lowell Preserve & Mtn. Division Trail
Fee: FREE
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Monthly Curbside Pickup Senior Lunch |
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We are continuing to offer our Monthly curb-side “to go” meals with the pick-up location at Town Hall, outside the gym door. Registration is required by the Wednesday before the meal date. |
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Meal provided by Applebee's
Date: Friday June 18
Time: Pick up between 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Windham Town Hall Gym
Fee: $10
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Join Windham Parks & Recreation every Thursday morning to go shopping in North Windham. This program is FREE and for seniors who can't drive or get to a store on their own. Due to the limited number of people that can be on the bus at one time, participants are required to call our office and reserve your spot between Monday - Wednesday of that week. The route and the times may vary slightly each week based upon the number of participants that reserve a spot. Picking up from different locations may require a slight wait. Call us at 892-1905 to reserve your spot.
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