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Parks board readies summer outreach: Park Day, July 4 and a town scavenger hunt
Summary
Advisory board members and town staff discussed upcoming outreach and volunteer needs for Park Day (June 14 pivoted to two park sites), July 4 events and a proposed summer scavenger hunt intended to drive engagement for the master plan and recreational programs.
Wellington’s Parks and Recreation advisory board reviewed plans for several summer outreach activities and asked members to volunteer at upcoming events to help collect resident input for the master plan.
Park Day and scheduling
Staff said Park Day activities were moved from Wellville to Library Park (soccer) and Viewpoint Park (flag football) after site constraints. The fishing derby was decoupled and will occur as a standalone event June 14. Staff asked board members to volunteer at either or both sites; times were flexible but Library Park activity was expected to start at about 9 a.m.
July 4 and other large events
Staff flagged the July 4 celebration as a major engagement opportunity and requested volunteer help for staffing a booth, collecting feedback and handing out engagement materials; the event includes inflatables and vendor booths and will draw large crowds.
Summer scavenger hunt and digital engagement
Board members and staff sketched an idea for a summer park scavenger hunt to encourage visits to multiple parks. Proposed features included:
- A summer‑long scavenger hunt with park clues and multiple ways to submit (photo selfie, drawing or short written entry) so people without smartphones can participate. - Small local prizes (ice cream, vendor discounts) and a raffle or grand prize (for example, a discount on a recreation registration) for full completion. - Integration with the project’s online engagement map where residents can drop pins, upload photos and register feedback.
Why it matters: staff said these events will help reach residents who do not attend town meetings and will feed community input into the master plan’s engagement phase.
Volunteer asks and next steps
Staff requested that interested advisory board members email availability for Park Day and July 4 volunteering; they will follow up with a calendar of time slots and booth locations. Staff also asked the board to help publicize the online engagement portal when it launches.
Ending
No formal board votes were taken on events; members agreed to help staff with outreach to maximize resident input for the planning process.
