PARKS & RECREATION

MARK DOUGHER
Director

OFFICE HOURS:
M – F, 8:00 to 4:30
PHONE: (570) 348-4186
FAX: (570) 348-0270

NO RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE AT NAY AUG PAVILIONS FOR THE 2010 SUMMER SEASON.
To discuss 2011 reservations please call 348-4186.

Weston Field


Weston Field House - Main facility of the Parks & Recreation Department.

Weston Field is a full-service community facility that includes an indoor and outdoor pool, gym, weight room/treadmills,
outdoor basketball courts, men’s steam room, outdoor running/walking track, soccer field, children’s playground, boxing
lessons, tai-chi/yoga, meeting rooms, gym rental and birthday parties.

 

WHITTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

On Monday, June 7, 2010, students from Whittier Elementary School enjoyed
their field day/graduation at Nay Aug Park in Scranton.

 

EARTH DAY - APRIL 22, 2010

Children for Scranton school for the Deaf  and Mayor Doherty

 

SUMMER MURAL ARTS PROGRAM

The City of Scranton’s Mural Arts Program was a tremendous success this summer. Not only did our children beautify their neighborhood pools, they were able to work in conjunction with local artists. The five (5) city pool sites were Weston Field, Weston Park, Connell Park, Novembrino and Penn Ridge (Capouse) Complex. Children and adults were able to take advantage of this program near their homes without worry of transportation. This program focused on the visual arts and arts education and over
350 children participated ranging from toddler and preschool age to grades K-12.

Heart to Art did two workshops, one at Weston Field another at Connell Park, to introduce the children to the visual arts and to plan for design and implementation along with creating two portable murals. The staff of Heart to Art was responsible for the introductory workshops. Lead artists responsible for the summer mural program were Joseph Opshinsky and Sara Stamford, both graduates
of Keystone College. Mr. Opshinsky went on to attend The University of Arts, Philadelphia, with a degree in painting and drawing
and Ms. Stamford is a graduate of the Tyler School of Art in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania with a degree in ceramics. The artists were assisted throughout the summer by Keystone College students majoring in artistic disciplines. This program also included the Scranton School District’s Summer Lunch Program, which provided lunch free of charge at each of these pool locations on a
daily basis as they have for many years. Funding for this program was made possible by Lackawanna County’s Arts Engage
and Lackawanna County Children and Youth Services. The aim of this program was to enable children to realize their creativity
and have a positive summer experience. To see the murals CLICK HERE

 

PANCRATIC CANCER BAKE SALE - Donations of $331.00


Sandy Opshinski, Amy Rodriguez, Mark Dougher, Linda Pirritino, Erin Kologe