Recreation

Welcome to the Village of Manlius Parks And Recreation Department web page. Recreation is an important part of our community as it fosters relationships in a happy and healthy environment.  We take pride in offering top-notch, year-roud recreational, educational and social programs for individuals of all ages that are affordable and accessible to all. The Parks & Rec. Advisory Board meets the third Tuesday of every month.

For more information, call the Rec. Office at (315) 682-7887.

Upcoming Events

Village of Manlius Memorial Day Parade - Monday, May 27, 11:00 a.m.

• Following the parade, a brief ceremony commemorating our veterans will take place outside the Senior Centre.

 

Children's Fishing Derby - Saturday, June 8 from 9:00-11:00 a.m for children ages 3 - 15. Sign-ups begin at 8:00 a.m. Admission is free.  Come catch the "big one" at the Village's Centre Pond behind the Swan Pond.  Prizes will be awarded in different age groups.

Parents Night Out - Friday, June 14

Village of Manlius Independence Day Celebration - Parade starts at 10 AM

• If you would like to participate in the parade, download our form here.
• Vendors can download our booth application form here.

 

Village of Manlius Playground Program:

Session I - July 8 to 26 & Session II - July 29 to August 16

Program hours are Monday-Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM & Friday 9 AM - Noon.

• Children entering Kinderkarten or Pre-K can only attend the morning session which runs from 9 AM - Noon.  
• Any child enrolled in the afternoon session must also be enrolled in the morning program.

Registration for Village Residents begins March 25 and Non-Village Residents on April 8.

All children must be registered by June 21 to participate in Playground.

Click here for Playground Registration Form.

For more information contact Judy Salamone, Interim Director Parks & Recreation Dept.:  jsalamone@manliusvillage.org.

 

Summer Concert Series

Concerts take place every Wednesday the Village Swan Pond Pavilion from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

• July 10 - Zero Point Zero
• July 17 - Mario DeSantis Orchestra
• July 24 - Mark Zane & Friends
• July 31 - Paul Powers
• Aug 7 - Mood Swing
• Aug 14 - Jeffery Pepper Rodgers Trio
• Aug 21 - TBA

 

Adult Exercise Classes

Zumba

Join Zumba, the latest, hottest class to sweep the fitness world.  Move to the energizing rhythm of Latin music.  Have fun while working out and burning calories.  Zumba is user friendly and easy to follow.  Wear sneakers and bring a water bottle!!! Taught by Chris DeAmicis

• Ongoing:  Tuesdays or Thursdays from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Village Residents:  $55/Non-Village Residents:  $65

 

Yoga

Improve your strength, flexibility and balance through the practice of Yoga.  Listen to your body and customize your practice to suit your needs.  Yoga is for everybody.  It is truly the Fountain of Youth.  Reduce stress and enjoy the many benefits of practicing yoga.  No experience necessary.   Please bring your own mat. Taught by Chris DeAmicis

• Ongoing:  Tuesdays or Thursdays from 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
• Village Residents:  $45/Non-Village Residents:  $55

 

Youth Classes

Early Childhood Development

An interlocking program of Phonics, Arts and Crafts, Games, Stories, Songs, Songs, and Math.  Seasonal Parties, Field Trips, Pre K Graduation with Party & Diplomas in May 2012, completes this program. Taught by Meriane Martin.

• Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
• Ages 2 ½ -5 (Parents do not have to stay)
• Village of Manlius Residents: $38/Non-Village of Manlius Residents: $48

 

Session 9:  May 14-June 4

 

Youth Programs

Parents Night Out!

• Fridays (April 26, May 10, June 14)from 6 PM - 9:30 PM
• Ages: 5 and up
• Village Residents: $8 per child & Non-Village Residents: $13 per child
  • Call the recreation office for the multi-child discount of three or more children!

Take the night off!  Drop your children off with us and enjoy the evening.  This program includes pizza, games, crafts and a movie.

 

Open Gym

The gymnasium at the Manlius Village Centre is open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for anyone who would like to come play in the gym, with adult supervision.  There are basketballs, tricycles and other great toys for your little ones to play with.

 

Village Parks and Buildings

Please call the Clerk's Office at 315-682-9171 for more information. 

Village Centre - The Village Centre located at 1 Arkie Albanese Ave., features an indoor gymnasium and an auditorium that can be rented by non-profit organizations or used to host village sponsored events. The well-known Swan Pond, a softball and soccer field, the amphitheater, and a small playground can all be found on the land at the Village Centre.  After spending time at the Centre, walk down to the Centre Pond where children and seniors can fish on certain days of the week with a permit you can obtain from the clerk’s office.  Centre Pond has a beautiful path around it that will lead you to the Village Swan Pond.  Come and meet Faye and Manny, our resident swans.  If you want to feed the ducks there are feeders available to the public.

Mill Run Park - Located at the very end of Mill Street, Mill Run Park offers a large variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Book a family get-together at the Whorrall Pavilions, bring your fishing pole, enjoy an extensive playground apparatus, play volleyball, horseshoes, Bocce Ball, or softball - or just enjoy the spectacular scenery that Mill Run Park has to offer.

Perry Springs Park - Located in the middle of the village, Perry Springs Park offers hiking trails and a beautiful pond where you can sit and relax.  Additionally, Perry Springs is home to the Village Fish Hatchery which offers a unique view of different varieties of trout in different stages of growth. Come feed our fish on a Saturday morning and get a firsthand look at the inner-workings of the hatchery.

Recreational Building - Located at 6 Stickley Drive, this building is a perfect place to hold a small civic meeting or a large family party. With two rooms of different sizes, the Rec. Building can be used by the public for a variety of different events as well as host the village's ever-popular summer playground program. With an extensive group of ball-fields just outside the door, as well as a covered pavilion, the Rec. Building is a perfect venue for an indoor or outdoor celebration.