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An overview of your department of
Parks, Recreation
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Table of Contents
Germantown Village Hall
N112 W17001 Mequon Rd.
Germantown, WI 53022
Office Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Office Phone: (262) 250-4710
Fax: (262) 255-2920
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.village.germantown.wi.us
Contents Director’s Note…………………………………………………………… 2 Introduction……………………………………………………………… 3
Department History…………………………………………………… 4 Affiliate Groups………………………………………………………… 6
Recreation………………………………………………………………… 8-10 Programs………………………………………………………… 8 Staff………………………………………………………………… 9 Parks………………………………………………………………………… 11-16 Greenseams & Tree City USA…………………………… 11 Employees……………………………………………………… 11 Adopt-A-Park…………………………………………………… 12 Parks & Amenities…………………………………………… 13 Facility Rentals………………………………………………… 16 Senior Services………………………………………………………… 17-18
Programs & Services………………………………………… 17 Meal Program & Transportation………………………… 18 Senior Club……………………………………………………… 18 Staff………………………………………………………………… 18 Parks Chart……………………………………………………………… 19 Facilities Map…………………………………………………………… 20 Conclusion………………………………………………………………… 21
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Director’s Note
The Germantown Park and Recreation Department staff is proud of
the programs and services that we offer to the residents. This
document will give you an overview of the department and how we
directly contribute to the high quality of life in Germantown.
Please take a moment to page through our overview of services as we
hope you will get to know us better. If you have any questions,
comments or concerns with our programs and services do not hesitate
to contact us; your feedback is important. If you wish to contact me
directly please call (262) 250-4710 or e-mail
Sincerely,
Brett Altergott, MSRA, CPRP
Director
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Introduction
Welcome
Willkommen
Germantown, the ―Gateway to Washington County,‖ a village of
19,750 residents is located in the southeast corner of Washington County
and is only minutes from downtown Milwaukee. The village has
distinguished itself among some of the best communities to live and do
business, not only in Wisconsin, but the entire nation. This is reflected in
Germantown being listed as one of Money Magazine’s ―Best Places to
Live‖.
We service a large area, including all of the Village of
Germantown as well as the School District which includes Germantown,
parts of Richfield, Hubertus, Colgate and Jackson.
Special Points of Interest 9 Parks
Over 400 acres of park land
779 acres of protected land through Greenseams program
Mission Statement The mission of the Germantown Park & Recreation Department is to enhance the quality of life for all residents of the community through the development and maintenance of park lands and facilities as well as providing a variety of quality recreational programs and special events.
Core Values Creativity: Freedom to imagine and the courage to act
Excellence: Passion to do our best in each moment
Integrity: Do the right thing, not the easy thing
Service: We care and it makes a difference
Hotline Our hotline is used to update program changes (such as time or location) and program cancellations due to inclement weather. The hotline number is (262) 250-4711.
Website www.village.germantown.wi.us
On the website you will find a section of our Facebook page, information
about our parks, recreation services, rental information, policies,
seasonal brochure, affiliate links and other department information.
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History
“What you need to
know about the past is
that no matter what has
happened, it has all
worked together to bring
you to this very
moment. And this is
the moment you can
choose to make
everything new.”
~Author Unknown
In the early 1970’s, Germantown High School Director, Jim Justesen,
worked part-time from the high school as Recreation Director. Programs
were run in various elementary schools with help from individuals
supervising these programs.
Records indicate that we had a Park & Recreation Commission in 1973
without a full-time director.
In 1980, Bill Gilbert was hired as the first Recreation Director. When
he left, Village Engineer, Jeff Nettesheim, filled in part-time while a full-
time director was being sought.
In 1984, Mark Schroeder was hired as the Park & Recreation Director.
A receptionist helped with clerical duties.
The annual program brochure began as a flyer.
Diane Torcivia became the first
staff member working part-time
starting in March of 1988 and began
full-time status in 1989.
Patti Heinen came on board as the
Recreation Supervisor in 1994. Now
the responsibilities were divided with
Patti concentrating on programming
and Mark on the overall supervision of the department and Senior
Center, among other responsibilities.
A part-time office assistant, Mary Croasdaile, was hired in 1999 for
the school year.
In June of 2001, Juliene Hefter was hired as the Park & Recreation
Director.
Diane Torcivia retired in Spring of 2004.
Shannon Lemke hired as Department Secretary in Spring of 2004.
In late 2004, Juliene Hefter left her position with the Village to
become the Deputy of WPRA.
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History
“If you would
understand anything,
observe its beginning
and its development.”
-Aristotle
“The more that you
read, the more things
you will know. The
more that you learn the
more places you’ll go.”
-Dr. Seuss
“You have to know
the past to
understand the
future.”
-Dr. Carl Sagan
In 2005, Brett Altergott was hired as Park & Recreation Director.
In 2007, Joe Masiarchin was hired as the department’s second
Recreation Supervisor. Programming divisions were created allowing
the supervisors to specialize and grow programming in their areas.
In 2009, a third edition of the Seasonal Brochure was added due to
the increased demand for programs and services (Winter/Spring,
Summer, Fall/Winter)
A ―Facility Fund‖ was established in
January, 2010. This non-lapsing, non-
reverting fund is dedicated to
maintaining and improving facilities
used for the delivery of recreational
programs. This fund has village and
school district facility accounts.
In April, 2010 Senior Center duties were
brought back to the Recreation Department.
Revenues—Then and now:
(Reports were started in 1989)
2001 - $251,741.45
2005 - $332,655.23
2009 - $776,555.62
2010 - $860,257.24
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Affiliate Groups
“Teamwork divides the
task and doubles the
work.”
-Unknown
“Synergy—the bonus
that is achieved when
things work together
harmoniously.”
-Mark Twain
“Teamwork is the ability to work
together toward a common vision;
the ability to direct individual
accomplishments, toward
organizational objectives. It is the
fuel that allows common people to
attain uncommon results.”
-Andrew Carnegie
“People have been known
to achieve more as a result
of working with others
rather than against them.”
-Dr. Allan Fromme
Groups that Partner with Recreation Department
The Germantown Park & Recreation Department collaborates with
various community groups to organize funds and implement programs.
Some of the groups include:
-Friends of Germantown Park
& Recreation
- Milwaukee Kickers
- Germantown Little League
- Germantown Historical
Society
- Youth Futures - Hawks Youth Football
Friends of Germantown Park & Recreation Friends is a non-profit organization of
volunteers that help stimulate
community and financial support
of the Germantown Park &
Recreation Department’s unique
natural resources and programs.
Your gift or memorial to the Park
& Recreation Department is
coordinated through this organization.
Mission Statement To assist the Park and Recreation Department in the beautification of
green space, purchase of park amenities, development of park site
activity areas, and program development and delivery for the benefit of
the Germantown community.
Why Become a “Friend”? Friends of Park and Recreation is an avenue for
individuals to make a positive
difference in the promotion of
public recreation in our community.
How to Become a “Friend” Please see current brochure for
membership information and a list of upcoming
projects and goals. Call the Recreation Department
for more information.
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Affiliate Groups
Climb
Friendship
Swim
Germantown Youth Futures
c/o Village Hall N112 W17001 Mequon Road
Germantown, WI 53022
Ph: 262-250-4710 Fax: 262-255-2920
Germantown Youth Futures Germantown Youth Futures exists to promote positive youth
development. At the heart of the program is the desire to ensure that
our community’s youth have the best possible activities available, day in
and day out, year in and year out. Growth through service in the
community is equally as important as the growth students achieve in the
classroom.
Mission Statement Enhancing Youth Development through
education and promotion of positive
activities with the support and involvement
of youth, parents and the community
The Time for Action Is Now We know that the most effective way to solve problems is to work on
them where they exist—right in the community. The goals of the
Germantown Youth Futures Board are to raise the funds needed to meet
our mission, raise the awareness of risk and protection factors, involve
the community and youth in activities and develop an evaluation process
to assess our progress.
Your Investment The success of Germantown Youth Futures
depends on the commitment of concerned
people like you. We need people who see
both the challenges local youth face and the
possibilities for making Germantown a better
place for kids.
Germantown Youth Futures would like your help with any of the
following:
Board of Directors—Germantown Youth Futures
Youth Assets Committee
Activities Committee
Fund-Raising Activities
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Recreation
Tots
Youth
Teens
Adults
Seniors
“Recreation is like a rain shower during the days of scorching heat. It is like a ray of moonlight in the dreadful darkness. Recreation is moreover the time to get together to have fun. Devoting some time for recreation on a daily basis helps in the long run in maintaining health and achieving a peace of mind. Research has shown that recreation on a daily basis reduces risks of diabetes and hypertension, enhances physical and mental health and improves the quality of life.” -Manali Oak
Vision We partner with the community to provide innovative and high-value parks, facilities, programs and services that promote an engaged and healthy community.
Recreation Programs & Services Tot Programs
Art, music, Gymboree and more!
Youth and Children’s Programs
Kids Klub (before & after school program), sport leagues, sport
camps, field trips, gymnastics, poms, safety courses & after school
tech courses
Teen Programs
Dance, poms, trips, sport leagues, volunteer opportunities,
dodgeball, rock climbing, and more!
Adult Programs
Dance, fitness classes, open gyms, volleyball league, basketball
league, computer courses, photography, enrichment classes, and
safety classes
Senior Programs
Computer courses, trips, arts/crafts, social dance, cooking,
financial education & more!
Programs are held at the following
locations:
Parks
Schools
Survive Alive House
Senior Center
Department of Public Works Building
Sneakers Health & Fitness Center
Local Churches
Other buildings throughout the community
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Recreation Staff
“The best leader is the
one who has sense
enough to pick good
men to do what he
wants done, and self-
restraint enough to
keep from meddling
with them while they
do it.”
-Theodore Roosevelt
Part-Time & Seasonal Employees
A variety of part-time and seasonal staff are utilized year-round for recreation programs. In addition to our paid staff, many of our programs and events rely on volunteers. Volunteers range from teens to adults to seniors. We certainly couldn’t run our programs without them!
Recreation Staff Profiles
Recreation Director Brett Altergott, CPRP [email protected]
Brett came to Germantown as Recreation Director in 2005. Prior to his employment in Germantown, he served as Recreation Supervisor in Munster, Indiana and Greenfield, Wisconsin. Brett received his Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management from the University of Wisconsin—La Crosse and a Masters in Recreation Administration from Aurora University. Brett is a Certified Park & Recreation Professional (CPRP) and is a member of Wisconsin Parks & Recreation Association (WPRA), South East Park & Recreation Council (SEPRC), and National Park & Recreation Association (NRPA). He’s also a member of various local groups, such as Germantown Kiwanis Club, Wisconsin Youth Sports Coaches Organization (WYSCO), and Leadership Germantown Board of Directors.
General Duties: Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements recreation
programs and activities for the Village of Germantown; coordinates the
acquisition and development of new parkland, and plans the development and improvement of existing park land area; performs related work as required.
Recreation Supervisor Patti Heinen, CPRP [email protected]
Patti has been working as Recreation Supervisor for the Village of Germantown since 1994. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Community Recreation from the University of Wisconsin—Milwaukee. Patti is a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). She has been actively involved with the Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association (WPRA), South East Park & Recreation Council (SEPRC), Wisconsin Youth Sports Coaches Organization (WYSCO), and Germantown Youth Futures. Her certifications include CPR/AED, First Aid, American Red Cross, Blood Borne Pathogens and Water Safety Instructor.
General Duties: Responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising of the
year-round public recreational activities for all ages; performs related work as required.
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Recreation Staff
“Choose a job you love,
and you will never have
to work a day in your
life.”
-Confucius
“Recreational activities
are widely popular
across the globe. … Be it
of any sort, recreation
needs to be made a vital
component of the fast
life of the present
times!”
-Manali Oak
Recreation Supervisor Joe Masiarchin [email protected]
Joe has been working for the Village of Germantown since 1998. He has held many different positions during his time with the Recreation Department. In 2007 Joe was hired as the Department’s second Recreation Supervisor. Joe has also been actively involved with Wisconsin Park & Recreation Association (WPRA), most recently as the Conference Committee Chair for the 47th Annual WPRA Conference. His certifications include CPR/AED, First Aid, American Red Cross, and Blood Borne Pathogens.
General Duties: Responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising of
the year-round public recreational activities for all ages; performs related work as required.
Office Staff Secretary Shannon Lemke [email protected] Shannon has worked at the Recreation
Department since the spring of 2004 as Department Secretary. Some
of her duties include revenue & expense reports, determining facility-
use hours, and assisting with the scheduling of facilities. Prior to
working for the Recreation Department, she worked at Master Lock for
17½ years doing clerical work along with Human Resources, Benefits
and Payroll.
Office Assistant Mary Croasdaile [email protected] In March of 1999, Mary was hired as Office Assistant for the Recreation
Department. She works part-time throughout the school year and full-
time during the summer. Mary is responsible for completing employee
contracts, payroll, invoices, paying instructors and assisting the
Recreation Supervisor with the organization of team sports.
General Duties (Secretary & Office Assistant): Performs various typing,
secretarial and clerical tasks in the office of the Park & Recreation Department,
including entering programs in RecTrac, answering phone calls, and customer
service duties, amongst other tasks; does related departmental work as
required.
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Parks
“Our parks are vital
assets to the social,
cultural, environmental
and economic health of
our communities.”
-Parks & Wildlife
Service
“People say that losing
weight is no walk in
the park. When I hear
that I think, yeah,
that‟s the problem.”
-Chris Adams
This ―urban forest‖ adds to the
quality of life we enjoy in our village.
The trees natural canopy lowers
heating and cooling costs, absorbs
pollution and rain, provides wildlife
habitats, and increases property
values all while adding many shades
of green in the summer and reds,
orange and yellows burst in the fall.
Greenseams (779 acres of protected land through Greenseams program)
By storing and draining water into the ground naturally, Greenseams helps
prevent future flooding. Greenseams is an innovative flood management
program that permanently protects key lands containing water absorbing
soils. All land acquired will remain undeveloped, protecting water and
providing the ability to store rain and melting snow.
Tree City USA When a community becomes a Tree City USA, it means more than being
able to display a road sign or fly the flag. Tree City USA is a foundation
for effective, well-organized tree care programs.
Along with community pride, there are practical
benefits such as helping to gain financial support
for tree projects, contributing to safer and
healthier urban forests, and allowing municipal
officials to deliver better service to the voting
public. —National Arbor Day Foundation
Full-time & Seasonal/Part-time Employees The Parks Department is responsible for maintaining the parks, buildings
and grounds throughout the village. Duties include mowing, tree
maintenance, building maintenance, athletic facility maintenance and
equipment repair/preventative maintenance. Specifically, parks crews are
responsible for maintaining the village parks. Among their duties include
pruning trees, cutting grass and maintaining the sports fields.
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Adopt-a-Park
“It has been shown that
communities without
parks, particularly in
economically
disadvantaged areas,
have unhealthier
children: „…research
indicates that
communities without
parks and playgrounds
often lead to sedentary
children and stressful
lives.”
-„Building Healthy
Places for Children‟
How to Sign Up
1. Print and fill out an application
2. Print and fill out the Volunteer
Agreement for the Group Leader and
any other initial group members.
3. Fax or mail forms to:
Adopt-a-Park
N112 W17001 Mequon Rd
Germantown, WI 53022
Fax: (262) 255-2920
4. Adoption Proposal will be reviewed.
You will be contacted upon approval to
set up an appointment for a training
session.
Mission To protect and enhance Germantown’s parks and open spaces by
ongoing volunteer support and special events, and to educate residents
about the importance of parks and open spaces.
Our Volunteers Adopt-A-Park unites and supports all people interested in improving
Germantown’s open spaces. Our volunteers include:
- Individuals
- Senior Citizens
- Neighborhood Associations
- Youth Groups- Schools
- Scouts
- Church Groups - Businesses
- Hiking and Biking Enthusiasts
Areas to Adopt You can adopt the entire park or a particular area in a park, including:
- Sports Fields
- Playgrounds
- Exercise Courses
- Courts
- Flower Beds
- Trees and Shrubs
- Trails
- Undeveloped Park
Land
What You Can Do Volunteers can: Pick up litter, rake leaves, remove graffiti, report park
hazards, sweep courts and pathways, pull weeds, care for ecosystems,
plant native plants, report illegal dumping, clean up storm damage,
injured or dead animals, and other hazards.
Minimum Commitment We ask for a minimum commitment of one year of
service to your adopted park or trail. We also ask that
volunteers perform tasks at their location a minimum of
once per month.
Recognition Adopters receive:
An official Certificate of Adoption
An Adopt-A-Park T-shirt (while supplies last)
For park adoptions only: An adoption plaque with the
adopters name on it will be posted at the adopter’s site after
60 volunteer reported hours. This will reinforce a sense of
responsibility and pride in the volunteers. (This will occur on a
first come, first serve basis, and will remain posted as long as the
group/individual is an active volunteer.)
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Parks & Amenities
“Recent research
suggests that exercise is
more beneficial—
leading to enhanced
tranquility and more
relief of anxiety and
depression—when it
occurs in natural
settings, like parks,
rather than along
urban streets.”
-American Planning
Association
Alt Bauer W165 N10749 Wagon Trail
(Old Farmer)
Alt Bauer is a 21 acre neighborhood park, located near the center of the urbanized area
in south central Germantown. The park is noted for its
large natural woodland and grass areas. An extensive
trail system links many of the park facilities and provides
access points from surrounding subdivisions. Park
amenities include: basketball court, three tennis
courts, children’s play equipment and off-street
parking at the Wagon Trail entrance.
Dheinsville N128 W18780 Holy Hill Road
Dheinsville is a 9.5 acre historical park site, located at
the intersections of Fond du Lac Avenue, Holy Hill Road
and Maple Road. This area is commonly referred to as
the Historic Dheinsville Settlement. The park is home to
the Bast Bell Museum. Park amenities include: soccer
fields, gazebo shelter, off-street parking and
permanent restrooms.
Firemen’s W162 N11870 Park Avenue
Firemen’s Park is a 17 acre community park, located between Fond du Lac Avenue and
Freistadt Road. The park was originally purchased and developed by the Germantown
Volunteer Fire Company. In 1991, the Village of
Germantown purchased the park. Park amenities
include: sand volleyball, basketball, baseball
fields, horseshoe pits, children’s play
equipment, large shelter and permanent
restrooms. This park is also home to the
Germantown Senior Center.
Friedenfeld W140 N11492 Country Aire Drive
(Peaceful Walk)
Friedenfeld is a 53 acre park, located between Mequon Road and Freistadt Road. The
park was developed as a sport complex to meet the
needs of not only the Park and Recreation Department,
but also the youth sports clubs that call Germantown
home. Park amenities include: flag football fields,
regulation football field, U6-U16 soccer fields,
baseball diamond, permanent concession
stand/press box, ponds, paved walking paths and
large paved parking lots.
The Germantown
Park & Recreation
Department
maintains 9 parks
with 400 acres and
hundreds of
boulevard trees in
the village. By
properly
maintaining and
developing our
parks, citizens can
enjoy an increased
quality of life.
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Parks & Amenities
“Frederic Law Olmstead
hailed public parks as
the „lungs of the City‟—
a haven where one could
escape the overcrowded,
noisy, and polluted
streets.”
-Forum News
“Recent research
suggests that exercise is
more beneficial—leading
to enhanced tranquility
and more relief of
anxiety and depression—
when it occurs in
natural settings, like
parks, rather than along
urban streets.”
-American Planning
Association
Haupt Strasse N116 W16952 Main Street
(Main Street)
Haupt Strasse is a 13 acre neighborhood park, located
at the intersection of Main Street and Western
Avenue. The park’s main feature is a single-lighted
softball field, which is used heavily by adult and youth
leagues. Other amenities include: park shelter, two
tennis courts, sand volleyball, Skate Park,
horseshoe pits, youth soccer fields, children’s
play equipment and lighted off-street parking.
Kinderberg N104 W14942 Donges Bay Road
(Children’s Hill) Kinderberg is a 23 acre neighborhood park, and without question, the most popular park in Germantown. The park was developed as an active park and amenities include: soccer fields, baseball/softball field, four tennis courts, sledding hill, ice rink, lighted paved walking path, children’s play equipment, sprayground, shelter/multi-purpose room and permanent restrooms.
Little League Park N120 W16017 Freistadt Road
Little League Park is a 10 acre baseball complex. The land is leased to the Germantown
Little League by the village. All facilities have been
developed and maintained by the Germantown Little
League. Facilities include: three baseball fields, sized
to accommodate play at the T-Ball, Major and
Senior levels, concession/storage building,
permanent restrooms and paved off-street
parking. The fields include dugouts, sideline and
outfield fencing, bleacher seating, and electronic scoreboards.
Schoen Laufen N108 W18500 Lilac Lane
(Beautiful Walk)
Schoen Laufen is a 39 acre park- considered Germantown’s
first environmental park. The central themes of the park are
resource preservation and environmental education. This is
the only park in the Village of Germantown park system where
dogs are welcomed. Park amenities include: picnic area
with shelter, looping walking path and off-street
parking for 20 cars.
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Parks & Amenities
“Increasing people‟s
access to nature could
dramatically reduce
depression and stress-
related illness…
Dr. William Bird,
author of the report…
said peoples‟ stress
levels fell within
minutes of being in
contact with nature. “
-Occ. Health, 2007
Spassland W160 N10000 Colonial Drive
(Play Land)
Spassland is a 20 acre recreation area, located adjacent to
County Line Elementary School. This neighborhood park
was developed as an active recreation area. Spassland
offers a developed fitness system on a looped asphalt trail
that surrounds the park. Other amenities include: tennis
courts, basketball courts, sand volleyball, nine disc
golf courses, shelter and children’s play equipment.
Wiedenbach W213 N10066 Beech Drive
(Meadow by the Brook)
Wiedenbach is a 4 acre neighborhood park, serving a
small residential development in the far southwest corner
of the village. The park is devoted to both active and
passive recreation and features a 1 acre pond. The pond
provides fishing, but swimming and ice skating are not
allowed. The amenities include: softball diamond,
basketball court, children’s play equipment, fishing
pier, and paved parking lot.
Wilderness N136 W13801 Bonniwell Road
Wilderness Park is a 200 acre, undeveloped nature conservancy, located in the northeast
corner of the village. Currently, there is no public access to the park.
Survive Alive House N115 W18700 Edison Drive
The biggest public education initiative ever undertaken by the
Germantown Fire Department is the building of the Germantown
Survive Alive House. This is an actual house, constructed for the
education of people of all ages, designed to promote safety. The
house has been funded by donations, grants and contributed
time and materials. The house is used for all kinds of
educational activities from fire safety to CPR classes.
Department of Public Works Building N122 W17177 Fond du Lac Avenue
The Department of Public Works Facility, commonly referred to
as old Village Hall, is located at the corners of Fond du Lac
Avenue and Division Road. The Park and Recreation
Department utilizes a multi-purpose room on a regular basis
for both passive and active recreational programs.
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Facility Rentals
Policies & Procedures Requests for park facilities will begin on the first Monday in February
for the current calendar year.
Reservations will be held for one week.
Interested parties must pay the permit fee and $100 refundable
deposit in person or hold with a credit card online within this time
period or the reservation will not be guaranteed.
Village of Germantown recreation programs/functions/meetings will
have first priority of use.
Cancellations are permitted up to (2) two weeks of the scheduled
event. In the event of a cancellation, 50% of the permit fees will be
retained as a service charge
All village parks are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. unless special
hours have been approved.
A resident is defined as any
individual or business located
within the corporate boundaries
of the Village of Germantown. If
you are reserving any of these
facilities on behalf of a
business/organization, residency
is defined by the location of the business/organization, not the person
reserving the facility, even if they are a Germantown resident.
Reservation information is available upon request
Shelter Rental Fees
Shelter Resident Fee Non-Res. Fee Group Size
Firemen’s Shelter, permanent
restrooms, electricity
$100—6 hour $150—6 hour 300-400 people
Kinderberg Shelter, multi-purpose
room
$100—6 hour $150—6 hour 150 people (Summer) 50 people
(winter)
Haupt Strasse Shelter, electricity
$50—6 hour $90—6 hour 100 people
Spassland Shelter, electricity
$50—6 hour $90—6 hour 100 people
Dheinsville Shelter, permanent
restrooms, electricity
$50—6 hour $90—6 hour 80 people
Schoen Laufen Shelter, no electricity
$50—6 hour $65—6 hour 50 people
*For all rental fees, it is $5 for each additional hour
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Senior Services
“You are only young
once, but you can stay
immature indefinitely.”
-Ogden Nash
“The secret of genius is
to carry the spirit of the
child into old age, which
means never losing your
enthusiasm.”
-Aldous Huxley
The Germantown Senior Center is an adult community center serving individuals 40 years of age and above. The Senior Center provides opportunities for older adults to participate in a variety of activities to energize their minds, activate their bodies, and spark their spirits with the intent of building a better community.
Programs & Services Daytime activities are centered on the ―traditional‖ (60+) senior with
programs and services targeted towards older adults. In the evening we
shift our focus to the ―baby boomers‖ by offering programs and services
geared towards the likes and interests of a very diverse and active
generation.
Enrichment Programs Enrichment is the act of making fuller or more meaningful or rewarding. The Germantown Senior Center offers a number of programs aimed towards making life more ―enriched.‖ Computer education, arts/crafts, social dance, cooking, financial
education, etc.
Trips & Travel The senior center offers a variety of day, overnight and extended
trips. We work with local tour agencies to schedule popular trips to
shows, concerts, and destinations with the goal of making them as
affordable as possible.
Past Trips: La Crosse River Boat Tour
Wisconsin Vs. Indiana Football game
Woodfield Mall Shopping Trip
Swing on a Star—Fireside Theatre
Germantown Senior Center
W162 N11960 Park Avenue
Germantown, WI 53022
Phone: 253-7799 Fax: 250-1733
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Senior Services
“We don‟t stop playing
because we grow old, we
grow old because we stop
playing.”
-George Bernard Shaw
“Old age isn‟t so bad
when you consider the
alternative.”
-Maurice Chevalier
“Years wrinkle the skin,
but to give up enthusiasm
wrinkles the soul.”
-Douglas MacArthur
Meal Program The congregate nutrition program offers persons 60 and over the
opportunity to enjoy hot lunch and to meet socially with other seniors.
Meals are also available for delivery for those unable to make it to the
Senior Center. Reservations for lunch must be made by 12:00 p.m. one
day in advance. Call (262) 335-4497 or call the meal site directly to set up
your reservation.
Transportation Driving can become a problem for the best of drivers. Leave the driving to our volunteers! Germantown Senior Center offers transportation services. Rides are available Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. To schedule a ride, call the Senior Center at 253-7799 at least one day in advance.
Germantown Senior Club The Germantown Senior Club has been around since the early 1970’s. The
original Senior Center was built due to donations received by the club. Up
until 1978, meetings were held in the basement of CHASE Bank. The
Germantown Senior Club holds meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
every month. In those rare months where there is a 5th Wednesday, the
club sponsors a special event!
Staff Profile Senior Center Staff Member
Jean Brill [email protected]
Jean is responsible for the planning, coordinating and supervising of the
year-round public recreational activities for seniors; performs related work
as required.
Volunteers Jean gets assistance from volunteer
office aids. Their duties include
answering phone calls, welcoming
visitors, giving tours of the Center
and performing various office tasks
when needed.
Overwhelmingly, research findings show that seniors
who engage in activities develop new skills, feel more
healthy and self-fulfilled, have reduced stress, and
more energy and fun. Seniors who have a strong social
network feel more connected, relate better to others,
have more self-confidence and show improved
assertiveness and decisiveness.
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Parks Chart
Parks & Schools
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Baseball Diamond 1 1 1 1 1 2
Softball Diamonds Little League
1 1 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 2 1
Basketball Courts 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Football Fields 1 3 5 2
Soccer Fields 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 1
Tennis Courts 3
3 4 2 8
Volleyball Courts 1 1 2 1
Track 1 1
Horseshoe Pits 1 1 1
Play Equipment √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Outdoor Shelter 1 1 1 1 1 1 4
Concession Stand √ √ √
Grills √ √ √ √
Picnic Tables √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Benches √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Drinking Fountain √ √ √ √ √
Trail System √ √ √ √ √
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Off-Street Parking √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Ice Skating √ √
Sledding Hill √ √
Acres 21 9.5 17 53 13 23 39 20 4 105 10
Skate Park √
Sprayground √
Indoor Shelter √
Fishing Pond √ √
*For more information regarding the school grounds, contact the Germantown School District at (262) 253-3900.
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Facilities Map
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Conclusion
“While it is vital that we understand and position ourselves in the
local and regional communities, it is equally important to educate the
public as to the life-enhancing benefits of parks and recreation.”
-Michael Bradley