Riverside Parks and Recreation Summer Brochure 1 | Page 34

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PLAYGROUNDS &

PARKS

It is important that all adults take time to learn about playground safety for the sake of the children - to be properly motivated to protect all
children from unnecessary harm and risks in their play. Children should be free to imagine that they are flying on the swing, sliding down
a mountain, riding wild animals, balancing like an Olympic gymnast, or climbing to the sky. You can guarantee their freedom to imagine,
dream, play, learn, and grow by protecting them, teaching them and supervising them.

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Select the playground equipment they use wisely, instruct
children how to use it safely to protect themselves and
their playmates.
Supervise their play to correct behavior and prevent accidents
before they occur. You can help make the playground a safer
place by helping children with the following:

Climbing Gyms
Tell children to…
• Use the correct grip. Use fingers and thumbs (lock
grip) for climbing and holding.
• Use BOTH hands.
• Watch carefully when climbing down and avoid
those climbing up.
• Avoid having too many people using the
equipment.

Slides
Tell children to:
• Hold on with both hands as they go up the steps
on the slide, taking one step at a time.
• Never go up the sliding surface on the frame.
• Keep at least one arm's length between children.
• Slide down feet first, always sitting up, arms at
their sides.
• Be sure no one is in front of the slide before
sliding down.
• Be patient, do not push or shove, and to wait their
turn.
• Never use a metal slide that has been sitting out
in the sun.

Swings
Tot Swings
Reminder to adults...
• Always fasten restraining strap.
• Don't attempt to put too large a child in too small
a swing.
• Push gently to avoid violent head movements.
• Never leave a small child unattended in a swing.
• Remove crying or frightened child from swing.

Field Usage Permits
Tournaments, Leagues and other Organized
Recreational Activities
No person may utilize any park facility such as outdoor tennis, softball,
baseball or soccer facilities for tournaments, leagues or other activities
and outings unless a permit allowing such use or activity has first been
obtained.
PERMITS for this type of use may only be obtained from the
Parks & Recreation Office, Monday-Friday 9 am - 6 pm.
No person or organization shall bring or cause to be brought onto park
facilities any play class, day camp or similarly organized group or activity
of any kind without prior permission.
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Sit in center of the swing.
Never stand or kneel on swing.
Hold on with both hands.
Stop the swing before getting off.
Walk around a moving swing - not too close to
the front or back.
Have only one person in a swing at a time.
Never swing empty swings or twist chains.

Tennis Court Safe Usage
Each person using the courts must have an annual tennis permit.
Permits are issued for the months April 1 - November 30 of each year.
The fee structure for permits shall be as follows:
Residents: FREE Non-Res.: $25
Guest: free to residents only; one will be issued to each household
Play will be limited to one hour for singles and two hours for doubles.
COURT OCCUPANCY will change on the hour.
TENNIS SHOES and SUITABLE CLOTHING must be worn at all times.
Roller skating/blading, hockey, bicycling, ball playing or any activity
other than tennis is not permitted on the tennis courts.
TENNIS PERMITS must be posted in the appropriate location at all
times.