How do I get to the park? Eastside Park 17th

and Sycamore Street Niles, MI

This park is across from Milano’s Take Out Pizza of Niles: 215 N. 17th St. Niles, MI 49120 Directions are also available on the Eastside Park Facebook page.

Randall Park S.Church St. and Tannery Dr. Coloma, MI This park is close to I-94. It is just north of McDonalds on Tannery Dr. which is between Ryno Rd. and W. St. Joseph St. Directions are also available on the Randall Park Facebook page.

Lake Township Park 10801 Gast Road Bridgman, MI Find directions and the park map on www.laketownship.org/parks.html Use the first gate to enter the park. We will use the North Pavilion located across from the soccer fields. Wolf’s Prairie Park - S. Cass St. and Park Ave. Berrien Springs, MI If you are coming from Old US31, continue into town. Old US31 will turn into South Cass Street. Take it through town and it will end at Wolf’s Prairie Park. Directions are also available on the Wolf’s Prairie Park Facebook page.

Playgroups offer opportunities for parents to interact with their young children (infants-age 5) and to meet other families while engaging in family fun activities. For more information about Playgroups or other early education services, please visit www.berrienresa.org!

SUMMER 2016

You and your young child are invited to join the Fun!

Playgroups in the Park

2300 N Benton Center Rd, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

June 14, 2016

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us for a Free trip to Sarett Nature Center where we will visit the Butterfly house. This event is limited to the first 50 people to sign up. Families are welcome to pack a lunch and play in the park after the exhibit. RSVP to Susan Parlak: [email protected] or call/text to: (850)284-4969

Playgroups in the Park will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. These are Free events that are open to the public and require no registration. We will meet under the pavilion at each location. Every family will receive a free book! A small snack will be provided for children. Families are welcome to pack a lunch and stay for a family picnic after the playgroup.

Eastside Park - June 1, 2016 17th and Sycamore Street, Niles, MI

Lake Township Park - June 29, 2016 10801 Gast Road, Bridgman, MI

Randall Park - July 19, 2016 S.Church Street and Tannery Drive, Coloma, MI

Wolf’s Prairie Park - August 10, 2016 S. Cass Street and Park Ave. Berrien Springs, MI Inclement weather: If it is raining Park Playgroups will be held under the pavilion. Park Playgroups and Water Days will only be cancelled if there is severe weather such as a thunderstorm or tornado warning.

13988 Range Line Road, Niles, Michigan 49120

July 7, 2016

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join us for a Free visit to Fernwood Botanical Gardens where we will enjoy a guided nature walk. Space is limited to the first 50 people to sign up. Families are welcome to pack a lunch and stay for a picnic following the tour. RSVP to Susan Parlak: [email protected] or call/text to: (850)284-4969

Water Days!

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Bring your bathing suits and join us at the fountains! Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Whirlpool Compass Fountain – August 25, 2016 333 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI

New Buffalo Township Park – August 26, 2016 17425 Red Arrow Hwy, New Buffalo, MI