Splash Pad Spray Ground at Bluebell
Beach
5500 Bray Rd., Flint, MI 48505 (Genesee Twp.)
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Admission
and Hours
Splash Pad Spray Ground at Bluebell
Beach
Open
May 23 ~ September
7, 2009
Free Admission. 12
noon ~ 8 p.m. daily.
No lifeguards on duty
during the 2009 season.
Park
attendants will be on duty from 12:30pm-8:30pm
at Bluebell
from May 23-September
7, 2009.
Bluebell Beach
Open
May 23 ~ September
7, 2009
Free Admission.
8 a.m. ~ 8 p.m. daily.
No lifeguards on duty
during the 2009 season.
Park attendants will be on duty from 12:30pm-8:30pm
at Bluebell
from May 23-September
7, 2009.
Get in your daily run or walk at YOUR Genesee County Parks
Check out the new
 walking
trail map for Bluebell Beach. The map features a designated walking
area with distances marked for your convenience.
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Uses City water, not water from Mott Lake.
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Water is fresh, not recycled.
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Free
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The only free
splash pad in Genesee County.
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Is a zero-depth and barrier free surface.
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Parents are required to monitor their children.
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Features a patio area with picnic tables.
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Adjacent to the playground.
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Splashpad is only for children under 12 years of
age. Anyone over 12 must be accompanied by a child.
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No running allowed.
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No squirt guns, water balloons, buckets, etc.
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No water fighting allowed.
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Pavilions
(available for rental).
Bluebell Beach Park area only open until snowfall; same
hours as above.
Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commissions Bluebell Beach is home to the area's first Splash Pad Spray Ground. The new Splash Pad Spray Ground shoots water in a timed sequence from the ground and from various play structures on the Splash Pad. There
is no charge to use the Splash Pad Spray Ground.
The water source for the Splash Pad Spray Ground comes from the City of Flint and will not be recycled. The Splash Pad Spray Ground
is barrier free and zero depth. Bluebell Beach Splash Pad Spray Ground is a facility of the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission.
Alcohol Policy for All Parks
No alcohol or illegal substances allowed. Park rangers will issue tickets with fines of up to
$100 for all violations.
~ May ~
Children,
ages 3-6
Youth,
ages 7-12
Adults,
ages 16 and older
Families,
all ages
Special
Needs Audiences
(children
and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities)
Home
School Students
Sunday, May 24
Summer Kick-Off Celebration
Bluebell
Beach
It’s time to
celebrate! Join us for FREE popcorn, snow kones, bounce houses, karaoke,
Panama Paul’s Exotic Animals, and fireworks. Community organizations
offering services for families will be available to provide information.
For families, all ages. Time: 4-10:30pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration
not required.
~
June ~
Children,
ages 2-4
Children,
ages 3-6
Children,
ages 4-6
Youth,
ages 7-12
Youth,
ages 11-17
Youth,
ages 13-18
Families,
all ages
Adults,
ages 16 and older
Home
School Students
Special
Needs Audiences
Children
and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities
Adults must accompany children.
Friday, June 19
The Breakfast
Club
Bluebell Beach
How to make
healthy choices where you live and/or go to school. Each week will focus on
a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided. For youth, ages
11-17. Time: 10-11:30am. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.
Friday,
June 19
For-Mar on the
Road
Bluebell Beach,
Pavilion 1
Snake Scales and Turtle Tails
(ages 4-6)
Visit with some
of Michigan’s coolest animals and practice your reptile reactions.
Snake Scales and Turtle Tails
(ages 7-12)
Check out the
habitats and habits of Michigan’s snakes and turtles.
Time: 2-3pm.
Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins
welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Saturday,
June 20
Mission SunWise:
A Program that Radiates Good Ideas!
Bluebell Beach,
Pavilion 1
Become a sun
safe family. Join us for activities and important information about reducing
your risk for UV overexposure. For families, all ages. Time: 1-2pm. Cost:
FREE! Pre-registration not required.
Friday,
June 26
The Breakfast
Club
Bluebell Beach
How to make
healthy choices where you live and/or go to school. Each week will focus on
a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided. For youth, ages
11-17. Time: 10-11:30am. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.
Friday, June 26
For-Mar on the Road
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion 1
Michigan’s Past
(ages 4-6)
Michigan has a history of cold and
ice. Experience the Ice Age with hands activities.
Michigan’s Past
(ages 7-12)
Did you know our state was once
covered in ice? Learn about Michigan’s landforms and experiment with
glaciers.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Saturday, June 27
American Sign Language
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion 1
According to the National Institute
on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), American Sign
Language (ASL) is the fourth most common language in the United States. Join
us for an introductory lesson. For families, all ages. Time: 1-3pm.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required. Limited to 25 participants.
~
July ~
Children,
ages 2-4
Children,
ages 4-6
Youth,
ages 7-12
Youth,
ages 11-17
Youth,
ages 13-18
Families,
all ages
Adults,
ages 16 and older
Home
School Students
Special
Needs Audiences
Children
and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities
Adults must accompany
children.
Friday,
July 3
For-Mar on the Road
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion 1
C.S.I.
Nature Detectives (ages 4-6)
Gather clues to help the For-Mar
Naturalists solve the puzzle.
C.S.I.
Nature Detectives (ages 7-12)
Help the For-Mar Crime Scene
Investigators solve the case of the disappearing frogs.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Friday, July 10
The Breakfast Club
Bluebell Beach
Focus on what healthy choices are
and how to make them where you live and/or go to school. Each week will
focus on a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided. For
youth, ages 11-17. Time: 10-11:30am. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not
required.
Friday, July 10
For-Mar on the Road
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion 1
Damsels and Dragons
(ages 4-6)
Learn all about Dragonflies and
their cousins with a For-Mar Naturalist.
Damsels and Dragons
(ages 7-12)
Discover the interesting habits
of these beautiful big eyed insects.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Saturday, July 11
I Scream, You Scream, We All
Scream for Ice Cream!
Bluebell Beach
Sugar, milk, vanilla, rock salt,
plastic baggies, and ice…It’s time to celebrate National Ice Cream Month
and we’re going to make our own! For families, all ages. Time: 1-2pm.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.
Saturday,
July 11
Snow White and the Seven Lumberjacks
(35 minutes)
7:00 pm
Bluebell Beach – Cost: FREE!
Friday, July 17
The Breakfast Club
Bluebell Beach
Focus on what healthy choices are
and how to make them where you live and/or go to school. Each week will
focus on a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided. For
youth, ages 11-17. Time: 10-11:30am Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not
required.
Friday, July 17
For-Mar on the Road
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion 1
Animal Olympics
(ages 4-6)
Try out for the Animal Olympics
and experience some of the extraordinary abilities of our animal
neighbors.
Animal Olympics
(ages 7-12)
Some animals have amazing
abilities. Compete against real critter capabilities in the Animal
Olympics.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Friday, July 24
The Breakfast Club
Bluebell Beach
Focus on what healthy choices are
and how to make them where you live and/or go to school. Each week will
focus on a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided. For
youth, ages 11-17. Time: 10-11:30am Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not
required.
Friday, July 24
For-Mar on the Road
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion 1
Sensational Seeds
(ages 4-6)
Good things come in small
packages. Be amazed by seeds and their beauty.
Sensational Seeds
(ages 7-12)
Join a For-Mar Naturalist for an
introduction to the needs of seeds. Make a beautiful seed mosaic.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Friday, July 31
The Breakfast Club
Bluebell Beach
Focus on what healthy choices are
and how to make them where you live and/or go to school. Each week will
focus on a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided. For
youth, ages 11-17. Time: 10-11:30am. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not
required.
Friday, July 31
For-Mar on the Road
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion 1
Weather Watchers
(ages 4-6)
Learn to talk weather with a
For-Mar Naturalist. Make a Michigan weather forecaster.
Weather Watchers
(ages 7-12)
Weather happens every day. Learn
how to predict weather and create your own barometer.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
~
August ~
Children,
ages 2-4
Children,
ages 4-6
Youth,
ages 11-17
Youth,
ages 7-12
Families,
all ages
Adults,
ages 16 and older
Home
School Students
Special
Needs Audiences
, children and adults with cognitive &
physical disabilities
Adults must
accompany children
Friday,
August 7
The Breakfast Club
Bluebell Beach
Focus on what healthy
choices are and how to make them where you live and/or go to school. Each
week will focus on a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided.
For youth, ages 11-17. Time: 10-11:30am Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not
required.
Friday,
August 7
For-Mar on the Road: Go
Fish!
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion
1
Go Fish!
(ages 4-6)
Fishing is fun with a
For-Mar Naturalist. Learn about Michigan’s fish and try your hand at
Backyard Bass fishing.
Go
Fish! (ages
7-12)
Examine Michigan’s native
fish with a For-Mar Naturalist and learn the basic skills of knot tying,
casting, and setting the hook.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost:
FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Saturday,
August 8
Scrapes, Scars and Open Wounds
Bluebell
Beach, Pavilion 1
Gross out your friends
and family with common household items like cornstarch, flour, cocoa powder,
and corn syrup! This creepy class is tailored for the young and young at
heart. All of the items used are safe, and non-toxic.
For families, all ages. Time: 1-2pm. Cost:
FREE! Limited to the first 20 participants. Pre-registration not required.
Friday,
August 14
The Breakfast Club
Bluebell Beach
Focus on what healthy
choices are and how to make them where you live and/or go to school. Each
week will focus on a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided.
For youth, ages 11-17. Time: 10-11:30am Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not
required.
Friday,
August 14
For-Mar on the Road
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion
1
Delving into
Dinosaurs
(ages 4-6)
A For-Mar Naturalist will
talk about those long gone creatures that everybody loves.
Delving into
Dinosaurs
(ages 7-12)
How did all those bones
get buried? Discuss dinosaurs, where they went, and
how we know so much about them.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost:
FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Saturday,
August 15
Newspaper
Chair Contest
Bluebell Beach
Teams compete to create a chair using only duct tape and
newspaper! Team registration begins at 12:30pm. Contest starts at 1pm.
Competition will be limited to 5 teams in each category; ages 6-11, ages
12-15, ages 16-18, and ages 19 and older. Each team is limited to 4
members. Time: 1-3pm. Cost: FREE! Co-sponsored by the Flint Journal.
Friday,
August 21
The Breakfast Club
Bluebell Beach
Focus on what healthy
choices are and how to make them where you live and/or go to school. Each
week will focus on a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided.
For youth, ages 11-17. Time: 10-11:30am Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not
required.
Friday,
August 21
For-Mar on the Road
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion
1
Water
Workings (ages
4-6)
Where does it come from
and where does it go? Follow the water cycle and make a splash!
Water Workings
(ages 7-12)
A For-Mar Naturalist will
help you understand the water cycle and our watershed.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost:
FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Saturday,
August 22
Laughter Yoga
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion 1
Laughter Yoga is an
evolution of body-mind medicine that combines simple laughter exercises and
gentle yoga breathing to enhance health and happiness. Laughter truly is
the best medicine!
For families, all ages. Time: 1-2pm. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration not required.
Friday,
August 28
The Breakfast Club
Bluebell Beach
Focus on what healthy
choices are and how to make them where you live and/or go to school. Each
week will focus on a healthy topic and a breakfast sample will be provided.
For youth, ages 11-17. Time: 10-11:30am Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not
required.
Friday,
August 28
For-Mar on the Road
Bluebell Beach, Pavilion
1
No
Bones About It (ages
4-6)
Bones can tell you a lot
about an animal. Join a naturalist to learn more about what critters and
humans look like under their skin.
No Bones About
It
(ages 7-12)
You can tell a lot about
an animal from the inside. Join a For-Mar Naturalist for a look at
vertebrates and their bones.
Time: 2-3pm. Cost:
FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Saturday,
August 29
Silly Saturday
Bluebell
Beach
Whipped
cream hairdos, bubble gum blowing, taffy pulling, and tossing pudding, come
dressed for making a mess! Bring a towel because we’re cleaning off in the
splashpad! Time: 1-2pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.
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Flint, Michigan 48506