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4th of July Safety Tips

Saturday, June 29, 2024

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it is important that Goshen residents be aware of fireworks regulations. A local city ordinance was adopted in 2007 at the urging of residents concerned about neighborhood safety and noise. Regulation is controlled by parameters imposed in state legislation. Fireworks... more

NOTIFICATION OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK CLOSURES 

Friday, June 28, 2024

 The engineering department received notice that Norfolk Southern is planning to close the following crossings between approximately July 8 and July 31, 2024, for installation of new rails. Each crossing is expected to be closed to traffic over one to four days. Engineering staff have been in communication... more

June brush pickup begins next week

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of June 24, 2024. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush... more

Upcoming Events All »

Park Board Meeting

Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00pm

Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570

Fourth of July -- City Offices Closed

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Board of Works

Thursday, July 4, 2024, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269

Volunteering

Volunteer: Have talent, time or enthusiasm? Share it with the community! Work, play and give back all at the same time. Many volunteer opportunities are available through the Park Department; contact Kimberlee Stephens at 534-3003. You may also directly email her your Volunteer Application and Volunteer Code of Conduct at kimberleestephens@goshencity.com. Both of which can be found below in blue. 

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION     CODE OF CONDUCT FORM


Sports Programs

Coaching

Youth Basketball- the Role of Volunteer Coaches in the Youth Basketball Program include running practices, helping communicate with parents, coaching during games.

Youth Soccer- the Role of Volunteer Coaches in the Youth Soccer Program include running practices, helping communicate with parents, coaching during games. Youth Coaches for the 4 – 5 Year old league will be officiating the games.

Volunteer Coaches will need to fill out a quick background check Which can be done online by clicking the blue link below.

Back ground check here.

Officiating

Youth Basketball- Under the direction of the League Director, the Youth Basketball Referee is responsible for enforcing the rules, ensuring games start on time, and providing a safe and positive environment for participants. Remember this is for the youth so we make it a safe and fun place to play and remember the kids are still learning.

Youth Soccer- Under the direction of the League Director, the Youth Soccer Referee is responsible for enforcing the rules, ensuring games start on time, and providing a safe and positive environment for participants. Remember this is for the youth so we make it a safe and fun place to play and remember the kids are still learning

Adult Softball

Volunteers help with field grooming and field preparation. Field grooming includes weed removal, blowing off concrete, and pebble removal. Field preparation includes raking under bases, raking pitcher’s mound, filling in batters boxes, and weed removal.

Adult Volleyball

Volunteers help with court maintenance. Court maintenance includes raking out the volleyball courts and pulling weeds from courts.


SPECIAL EVENTS

Daddy Daughter Dance

Volunteer opportunities include helping with supervising the event, food preparation, setting up and cleaning up.

Mother Son Dance

Volunteer opportunities include helping with supervising the event, food preparation, setting up and cleaning up.

Kids’ & Teens’ Triathlon

Volunteers can help in the following areas:

  • Course Marshals to tell people where to turn and monitor cyclists
  • Transition Area– setting up bike racks and directing athletes
  • Start/Finish Line– handing out water, awards and monitoring laps

 

Adult Triathlon

Volunteers can help in the following areas:

  • Course Marshals to tell people where to turn and monitor cyclists
  • Registration staff to check people in
  • Body Marking– so we can identify the athletes
  • Transition Area– setting up bike racks and directing athletes
  • Start/Finish Line– handing out water, awards and monitoring laps

 

 

Fishing Derby

Volunteers will help with removing fish and measuring them.

 

 

 

Spring Ballet Concert

Volunteer’s opportunities include stage prep, handing out program guides, and selling of event tickets.  


PARK MAINTENANCE

Landscaping

Volunteer opportunities include removal of weeds, flower planting, mulch spreading, and weed eating around various parks.

 

Greenhouse

Volunteer opportunities include planting and watering of the greenhouse.

 

Park Clean Up

Volunteer opportunities include picking up trash, painting, and brush removal at various park locations.