Spring/Summer

Program Guide 2016

www.cityofwimberley.com

A City of Wimberley Park

Blue Hole Nature Camp is Back

Details on pages 10-11

New Wimberley Discount Days!

See page 8

MISSION: Our mission is to protect, restore

and develop Blue Hole Regional Park as a

recreational, educational and ecological

resource for present and future generations.

Table of Contents

2nd Saturday Guided Hikes Pg. 3

Park Map Pg. 4-5

Concert in the Park Pg. 6

Facility Rentals Pg. 7

Swim Season Pg. 8

Friends of Blue Hole “Family Learning Series” Pg. 9

Blue Hole Nature Camp Pg. 10-11

STAY CONNECTED!

Visit us at www.cityofwimberley.com.

Like “Blue Hole Regional Park” on Facebook.

Call our office to speak with an employee, 512-660-9111.

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March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 July 9

August 13

September 10

October 8

November 12 December 10

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FREE! One hour!

All ages welcome!

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Are you interested in hunting geocaches? Search for more than 15 skillfully hidden geocaches among our trails!

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Blue Hole Lane (entrance)

Cypress Creek

Shaded Picnic Area

Playscape

Pavilion

Main Office

Swimming Area

Parking

Amphitheater

Overlook

Hike and Bike Trail

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Proposed

Tennis Courts

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Soccer Fields

Volleyball

Basketball

Additional Foot Trails

Parking

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Hike and Bike Trail cont.

Park Restrooms

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Facility Reside t Price No Reside t Price

S i i g Hole Area WEEKDAY $ /hour $ /hour

S i i g Hole Area WEEKEND $ /hour $ /hour

Co u ity Pa ilio $ /hour $ /hour

Wood Gri stead A phitheater $ /hour $ /hour

Re reaio Loop Pi i Area $ /hour $ /hour

Christopher Bla Basket all Court $ /hour $ /hour

Volley all Court $ /hour $ /hour

Fire Pit $ /hour $ /hour

Family Friendly Bring Picnics & Chairs NO Alcohol

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Facility Reside t Price No -Reside t Price

S i i g Hole Area -WEEKDAY $ /hour $ /hour

S i i g Hole Area WEEKEND $ /hour $ /hour

Co u ity Pa ilio $ /hour $ /hour

Wood-Gri stead A phitheater $ /hour $ /hour

Re reaio Loop Pi i Area $ /hour $ /hour

Christopher Bla Basket all Court $ /hour $ /hour

Volley all Court $ /hour $ /hour

Fire Pit $ /hour $ /hour

Facilities Available for Reservation

Each facility requires a $100 refundable deposit and a 2 hour minimum reservation. This excludes the volleyball and basketball courts and the fire pit.

Great for weddings*, birthday parties, family reunions and more! *Wedding package rates available on www.cityofwimberley.com.

For more info call

512-660-9111 or visit

www.cityofwimberley.com.

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DISCOUNT DAYS

Wimberley Wednesdays is back! Now plus Tuesdays!

Residents of 78676 zip code will be admitted every Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 pm for $2.00.

MAY 31

JUNE 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

JULY 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27

AUGUST 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31

NEED A SUMMER JOB? Work at Blue Hole!

Now accepting applications for:

Park Attendant/Cashier

Park Supervisor

Day Camp Counselor

DATES:

May 7-8

May 14-15

May 21-22

May 28-29

Open Daily May 30 - Sept. 5

(Memorial Day - Labor Day)

Hours: a - 6p

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Season Passes

Available

April 1!

Birds of Prey Presentation Saturday March 19

Mammals with Mr. Dave Saturday April 2

Family Birding Walk Saturday May 14

GET INVOLVED: For information about joining or donating to FOBH, visit www.friendsofbluehole.org.

FOBH promotes, protects, preserves and supports Blue Hole Regional Park – the natural place to be.

Friends of Blue Hole presents the annual FREE Family Learning Series

Friends of

Blue Hole

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All events located at the Community Pavilion at 10 am!

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June 13 - June 17 Birds, Bats, Bees Bonanza! June 20 - June 24 Outdoor Adventures

June 27- July 1 Wet, Wild and Wacky

July 11- July 15 Amazing Adaptations

July 18- July 22 Camping is COOL

July 25- July 29 Recycling Rocks!

Space is LIMITED!

Registration opens — April 1st Registration closes — June 1st

$125.00/week per child

Register by putting down a deposit or paying in full!

Outdoor

Summer

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For Kids Ages 6-12

Please Note:

Pick-up and drop-off is located at the Community Pavilion at Blue Hole Regional Park. While there is some wading and water play, there is no

swimming in the Blue Hole at this camp.

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June 13 - 17 Birds, Bats, Bees Bonanza! What’s so special about birds, bats, and bees? Are bats really blind? Join other child explorers as we learn about these wild pollinators!

June 20 - 24 Outdoor Adventures

Learn how to set up tents, try your hand at Dutch-oven cooking, and explore the park to find geocaches while using GPS technology. Traditional camp games, skits, and fostering a love for the outdoors are all included!

June 27 - July 1 Wet, Wild and Wacky

Learn about the water cycle , aquifers, and the importance of water conservation! Enjoy dip-netting in Cypress Creek, wading the water for aquatic life and taking hikes learning about the world around you! Enjoy wild and wacky water games everyday!

July 11 - July 15 Amazing Adaptations

Are you wild about wildlife? Come explore native Texas wildlife and their amazing adaptations while hiking trails with your friends, searching for animal tracks, and hunting for habitats! It’s sure to be a WILD time!

July 18 - July 22 Camping is COOL

Pitch a tent on this week if you’re interested in learning fire building skills, knot tying, camp cooking, and much more. Learn the Leave No Trace principles as you set up camp, hike trails, and ex-plore with friends! Traditional camp games and skits included!

July 25 - July 29 Recycling Rocks! Recycling helps the natural world around us stay beautiful! You can help! Learn how to decrease your footprint while hiking the trails, create amazing art projects with recycled material, and play fun games with your fellow campers! You will soon learn: recycling rocks!

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WHAT TO BRING:

Backpack with Sack Lunch

Water Bottle

Change of Clothes

Close-toed shoes are required. Hat, sunscreen and rain gear are recommended.

Please leave electronics at home.

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Blue Hole Regional Park

100 Blue Hole Lane

Wimberley, Texas 78676