Rec Center winter hours start today! – We will be open until 9 p.m. on Sundays starting today, Nov. 5.

Additional Fall/Winter Open Pickleball Scheduled! Sundays in November from 6-8 p.m. and Saturdays in December through March from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Please note: there will NOT be pickleball Feb. 10 or 17 because of scheduled basketball tournaments.

Minnecon Boat Landing open again! The landing was re-opened on Monday after the River water receded.

Short Track Tuesdays and Saturdays: There will be a “short track only” on Tuesdays from 6-9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8-10 a.m. from now through March.

Adult Fitness Swimming provides opportunities to improve the participant’s proficiency in basic aquatic skills and basic swimming strokes; front crawl, back crawl and breast stroke. This class meets Tuesdays from 5:15-5:55 p.m. Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5. Register online or at the Rec Center.

Teen Day of Play Friday, Nov. 10 from 9-11 p.m. at the Rec Center open to ages 12-18. Pool activities include water volleyball, basketball, polo, floaties, log rolling, music. Gym activities include volleyball and shooting hoops. FREE admission.

Fitness Fun Day Sunday, Nov. 12 from 1-5 p.m. FREE admission for individuals and families to swim, play basketball, gym games or walk the track! This event is co-sponsored by New Ulm Medical Center, Physicians Group of New Ulm and Park and Rec.

Used Playground for Sale by sealed bids can be viewed on our website at www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us and New Ulm Park and Recreation Facebook Page. Equipment was recently removed from German Park and is at a storage site. Buyer is responsible for transporting and re-installation. Sealed bids must be submitted at the Rec Center (Vogel Fieldhouse) no later than noon on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. Bid opening will take place on Nov. 13 at 1:30 p.m. Winner will be notified and items must be paid/picked up by Friday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m.

Tot Swim held Fridays, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and 15 from 9:30-11 a.m. in the shallow area of the Indoor pool. This is a great opportunity for small children to get used to the water with others their own age during this special swim for small children. Use the tot slide and other fun toys! Adults must be in the water and children must be within arm reach of an adult at all times. Whirlpool closed during to swim. $2.25 per child. Adults free

Special No School open swims Wednesday, Nov. 22 and Friday, Nov. 24 from 1-4 p.m.

Adult/Child Fit & Fun – Fun for all! This class is designed and required for one adult to participate with one child age 2-5 to have fun and be active together! Classes teach sportsmanship, respect and team building skills while improving fitness levels through specialized activities of movement and fun. Classes are offered Sundays Dec. 3, 10, 17 from 11-11:40 a.m. at the Rec. Center. Register online or at the Rec. Center.

Day of Play: Skate with Santa and the Steel Hockey Players Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1-4 p.m. to help support the local food shelf. Your donation of a non-perishable item will get you free admittance and LOTS of fun! You may bring your own skates or use ours! There will be skating to holiday music, decorating holiday treats, crafts and more.

Thank you Happy Tails Dog Park Group who recently held a Wine and Beer tasting fundraiser with proceeds going toward the Dog Park. A special thank you goes out to New Ulm Country Club, Cash Wise Liquor, all donors, buyer and supporters for making the fundraiser a success. Fun was had by all, and our pups appreciate it as well. New Ulm Happy Tails Dog Park Group continues to raise money for Dog Park improvements. They are currently raising funds for water installation. Donations can be sent to New Ulm Park and Rec. at any time.

Buckthorn Removal Tips – The month of November is the easiest time of year to identify buckthorn. While most leaves have fallen, buckthorn leaves are still fresh and green. The leaves are egg shaped and have 3 pairs of widely spaced veins that end at the top of the leaf. The trunk of a buckthorn plant has spikes. The sure way to identify buckthorn is to shave off the thin back and find bright orange. Cut down to as close 1 ½ inch to ground as possible and apply concentrated purple Roundup on one-half inch around the rim within two hours. Cut only what you have time to treat. Use the herbicide, Mark It, (available at Rec Center or online) or buy a small bottle of pond dye. These dyes will not fade for at least a year. Dispose of buckthorn that has berries by taking it to the burn pile or bury it. Do not let buckthorn lie around, as new buckthorn will grow around and between it , making new sprouts hard to get at.

Open Broomball Wed-nesdays through Feb. 28 from 7:15-8:45 p.m. at the Civic Center. This non-checking league is open to men and women, ages 18 and older. Players may divide into teams for a fun, competitive and challenging game play. Helmets, broomball stick/broom and shoes are required. Shin guards and gloves are recommended. Park and Rec has limited equipment available on a first come-first serve basis.

Rock on Ice Friday nights at the Civic Center from 7-9 p.m. Please note: starting time is subject to change slightly to accommodate hockey tournament games and other rentals. Be sure to check the schedule at www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us

Information on Fees & Hours of Facility Operation: visit us on the web at: www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us Email parkandrec@ci.new-ulm.mn.us or cheryl.kormann@ci.new-ulm.mn.us or call 359-8347. Rec Center, 122 South Garden St., hours: Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Please note: The Rec. Center will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23 and will be open from 5 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 24. Civic Center is located at 1212 N Franklin St. Community Center is located at 600 N German St.