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Greasel Park hosts free summer fun days
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Attendees of the Canfield City Summer Park Program had some fun with hula hoops.
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Neighbors | Abby Slanker.Participants in the Canfield City Summer Park Program met at Greasel Park for some fun in the sun.
By ABBY SLANKER
Students in the Canfield school district and city or township residents enjoyed free fun through the Canfield City Summer Park Program June 28-July 2 and July 6-9 at Greasel Park.
The event was open to those who have completed kindergarten through age 12.
Colette Frazzini, Stephanie Ensley and Teddi Frazzini were the program counselors for the approximately 30 to 50 children that attended, depending on the day.
“Some children had other obligations on certain days and couldn’t attend our program every day, and that was fine, so the number of attendees was different every day,” said Ensley.
Children attending the program were able to play on the playground at the park, play kickball, do crafts and activities, hula hoop and play board games. Attendees were asked to bring their own lunch.
A speaker was brought in every day, including the Green Team and 4-H. The Canfield police brought their police dog and also spoke about bike safety.
The program also scheduled special days. For example, a day was designated as Water Day and attendees were told to wear their bathing suits. The Canfield Fire Department came to the park and hosed the participants down with their fire hoses.
A Hot Dog Day was held with hot dogs provided and cooked on the grill for lunch and an Ice Cream Day was scheduled with ice cream provided and the children were to supply their favorite toppings.
Attendees also had an opportunity to tour the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, and walked to the Canfield Dairy Queen and the Canfield Library.