OFFICE HOURS

                Our office are Monday thru Friday, 7:30-12:30 and 1-4 pm.

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HARMON FIELD RENOVATION

                Our office is in the process of researching what would be the best way to use Harmon Field for recreational purposes.  The park is located on Jackson Street.  A brief survey is being developed to send to residents in the Harmon Field area.  However, we would like to give everyone a chance to voice their opinions on how the park should be used.  You can email your thoughts and opinions by March 6^th to printern@cityofmartin.net or mail them to us at:  Martin Parks & Recreation (Harmon Field Study), 699 North Lindell Street, Martin, TN 38237.  We thank you in advance for your time and interest.

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MARTIN GIRLS SOFTBALL REGISTRATION AGES 5-16 Yrs.

                The Martin Girls Softball league will hold registration for girls 5-16 years old (as of December 31, 2008) on the following:

            Saturday, February 21^st at the Martin Middle School from 9 – 12 noon

            Saturday, February 28^th at the Martin Middle and Elementary Schools from 9-12 noon.  The registration fee is $40. 

            For more information contact Michael Cantrell, league commissioner at 587-9052.

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TROUT in MRC LAKE

                Fishing is available at the Martin Recreation Complex Lake during daylight hours only.  TWRA and Posted Regulations are in effect.  Be sure if you are trout fishing that you have a hunting/fishing license with a trout stamp or sportsman’s license or lifetime license.  There is a 7 maximum limit per day for trout.

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MARTIN ALL-BALL (Co-ed Special Needs Athletic League)

                The Martin All-Ball league is holding registration for boys and girls with special needs age 4-14 years old (Call if Older) through March 30^th.  To register, contact Stacey Ussery at 587-9077 or staceyussery@hotmail.com.  There is no registration fee, however, donations are appreciated.

            There will be one practice at the beginning of the season.  One game per week for six weeks.  Everyone bats, scores and fields in each inning.  No outs or runs are recorded.  Volunteer teammates assist athletes as needed.  Everyone has fun!!

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CAL RIPKEN BASEBALL REGISTRATION AGES 5-12 Yrs.

                The Martin Cal Ripken league will hold registration for boys 5-12 years old (as of April 30^th, current year) on the following:

            Saturday, February 21^st at the Martin Middle School from 9 – 12 noon

            Saturday, February 28^th at the Martin Middle and Elementary Schools from 9-12 noon.  The registration fee is $40.  Copy of birth certificate required for first time players.

            For more information contact Wade Bigham, league commissioner at 587-6423.

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Lightning Detection System

A “Lightning Detection System” has been installed next to the playground at the Martin Recreation Complex.  The system uses a highly sophisticated sensor and computer to predict the probability of a lightning strike within a predetermined area.  It also projects the potential for dead “bolts out of the blue” which are strikes that seem to come from nowhere and cause a high percentage of lightning fatalities.  When the system determines conditions are favorable for lightning, it goes to “Red Alert” activating a flashing light above the tower and cluster of horns, which sound for 15 seconds and can be heard throughout the park.  At that point, an “Activity Detector” (timer) takes over to determine how much time will elapse before normal activities may resume.  The minimum running time will be 10 minutes.  However, the number will be reset each time a major excursion of energy (i.e. lightning strike) is recorded.  Once conditions return to normal, and the Activity Detector counts down to zero, an “All Clear” will sound.  This will consists of three short blasts of the horns, five second apart, and the light will go off.  During the Red Alert, all park visitors are advised to seek shelter in their vehicles until the “all clear” sounds.  This will be mandatory for all organized activity supervised by the City of Martin Parks and Recreation Department such as baseball, softball, soccer, Easter Egg Hunt, etc…  If the system goes to Red Alert during a time of question by anyone, it is the department’s policy to error on the side of safety.  The lightning Detection System is a City of Martin project with assistance provided by Martin Rotary Club, Pilot Club, Kiwanis Club, Optimist Club and the Lions Club.

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 LET US HEAR FROM YOU!

                Our office is currently in the process of planning special events for 2009.  If you have any ideas or comments, please call us at 587-6784, or write us at:  Martin Parks & Recreation, 699 North Lindell Street, Martin, TN  38237-1413.  Thank you!