Parks and Recreation
The City of Connell owns and maintains an excellent system of parks and recreational facilities for the benefit of residents who live in the city and surrounding rural communities. These facilities contribute greatly to the overall quality of life and are well loved and used by residents of all ages. Parks I Bike Path I Swimming Pool I Community Center I Pioneer Park Pavilion I Connell Heritage Museum
Parks
The City’s park system is made up of five parks and a bike path, all designed to meet the various recreation needs of community residents. The community takes great pride in its parks and play areas, and appreciates the help of all who use them in keeping them safe and clean. For more information about parks and play areas, contact City Hall at 234-2701. Pioneer Park
Located at 341 East Birch, this park offers alternative access areas from East Fir and East Date Streets. Park facilities include the community swimming pool, Pioneer Park Pavilion, a playground, a basketball court, baseball diamonds, a skateboard park, a large grassy open area, and several picnic shelters.
Well #4 Park
Located at the intersection of West Fir and First Avenue, this small neighborhood park features swings, half-court basketball, and an open area for volleyball.
Striker Park
Located on the west end of West Fir Street, this neighborhood park offers a playground, a baseball diamond, public restrooms, numerous shade trees, and a multi-purpose open area.
Old Town Park
Located at 350 W. Adams Street, historic Old Town was Connell’s first community park. As such, it was the site of many city functions over the years, as well as the first community swimming pool, which has since been relocated to Pioneer Park. This beautiful, old, shaded park is currently the home of the Connell Heritage Museum, and features public restrooms, half-court basketball, a volleyball court, swings, and monkey bars.
Clark Street Park
Located at the intersection of East Clark Street and North Chelan, this is the newest addition to the Connell park system. It features a large soccer field with goal and ball return net, a picnic area, half-court basketball, a playground and swings, and public restrooms.
Bike Path
The community bike path runs parallel to U.S. Highway 395 and is just under one mile in length. There are four entrances/exits to the path:
- At the end of East Gum Street
- Near the tennis courts at Pioneer Park
- Off East Beech Street
- At the end of East Clark Street
Community Swimming Pool Located at 431 East Birch, the Pioneer Park Community Swimming Pool is generally open from the first weekend in July until the last weekend in August . This newly renovated, outdoor pool offers a variety of summer programs for people of all ages. For more information, call 234-2141.
Pool Schedule
The pool is open Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., with some exceptions. For a detailed season schedule, contact pool personnel at 234-2141. The general schedule is as follows:
Monday - Friday
6:00 – 7:30 a.m. Lap Swim
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. Swim Team
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. Swim Lessons
1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Open Swim
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Swim Lessons
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Family Swim
8:00 – 9:00 p.m. Open Swim
Saturday
12:00 – 5:00 p.m. Open Swim
Fee Schedule
2008 season pool fees are as follows:
Child (infant to 4), accompanied by adult No charge
Child or Adult, Per Day Swim $2.00
Season Passes
Family Pass $90.00
Individual Pass $45.00
Senior Citizen Individual Pass $35.00
Swim Lessons $20.00
Monday - Thursday
Session 1 - June 16-26
Session 2 - July 7 -17
Session 3 - July 21-31
Session 4 - August 4-14
Pool Rental Fee (2 hour minimum)
50 people (3 lifeguards) $75.00/per hour
75 people (4 lifeguards) $100.00/per hour
100 people (5 lifeguards) $125.00/per hour
Slides not included in Pool Rental
Fees. Additional Slide Fee Rental is as follows:
Slide Fee is $25 an hour per slide (for lifeguard), 2 hour minimum.
Community Center
Located at 211 East Elm, the Connell Community Center is a popular meeting place for residents of all ages. It houses the Senior Citizen Center, with its nutritional programs, foot care, and other organized activities, and is the regular meeting place for the Old Time Fiddlers and Night Court (children's program). The center comprises a number of rooms, and is available for rent by room or as a total facility. The center is fully ADA-accessible and features a full-service kitchen and several public restrooms. It is available for rent on a first-come, first-serve basis; however, there are some use and scheduling restrictions that take precedence over the rental of the facility. Certain rental deposit requirements and fees must be met. For more information and to make reservations, contact City Hall at 234-2701.
Pioneer Park Pavilion
Located within Pioneer Park at 431 East Birch, the Pavilion is a large, covered picnic facility equipped with tables, electrical outlets, and an adjacent barbeque pit. Water is also available nearby. The Pavilion is available for use by all community residents on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reservations are made and recorded at City Hall. For more information or to make reservations, contact City Hall at 234-2701. As with all City facilities, we appreciate that those who use the Pavilion respect it by keeping it safe, clean, and in good repair.
Connell Heritage Museum
Open Thursdays and Saturdays from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
The Connell Heritage Museum is located in the Old Town Park at 350 W. Adams. This historical structure has been the site of numerous churches of different denominations over the last century. The local historical society purchased the building to save it from being destroyed, and later sold it to the city for use as a museum. The structure is being renovated to restore it to its original architecture.
Heritage Museum is situated in a beautiful setting of old trees, grass and rock walls. It features a large meeting area, kitchen, and public restrooms, and will be ADA-accessible when completed. Although the museum is currently under repair, it is available for limited use. For more information, contact Darrell Ferguson, Museum President, at 234-6645. Visit our page in the local business directory.
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