Parks and Recreation

Spring 2023 Soccer League

Category: Parks and Recreation

OPAR Soccer
Osceola Parks and Recreation is partnering with Jonesboro Parks and Rec
to enter OPAR teams into the Jonesboro City Stars soccer league for the
Spring 2023 season.

pdfSoccer Registration Form

  • How to Register:
    Fill out the linked form and turn it in at OPAR or Osceola City Hall.
  • Fee: $25
    Parents are responsible for soccer cleats (ONLY – no baseball/football), shin guards, water bottles, and appropriate shorts. Jerseys are provided. Coaches will only stay at field until 5:30.
  • Teams:
    U8 Boys and U8 Girls – Players born in 2015
    U9/10 Boys and U9/10 Girls – Players born in 2013 and 2014
    U11 Boys and U11 Girls – Players born in 2011 and 2012
    *Please be aware that teams register by birth year, not grade. Sorry, we can’t change that.
  • Coaches:
    Program is run as a skills academy with one Director and several team coaches, who help oversee the kids and coach teams at the games, under the supervision of the director. Anyone who wants to work with kids and learn more about coaching soccer is encouraged to volunteer.
  • Key Dates

Registration Deadline:
March 19th, 2023. Priority will be given in order of registration.
Parents/Coaches Meeting:
March 28th, 2023
Practices:
Teams will practice at Osceola High School Football Field from 4:15-5:15 on Mondays and Thursdays, April 4th – May 19th, with two additional practices on April 4th and 11th, before the first game. Missed practices will be
re-scheduled at the same time on different days.
Games:
Games are played in Jonesboro at the Joe Mack Campbell Sports Complex. Games will be Friday, April 14th, and then on the following Saturdays (April 22;29 and May 6; 13; and 20).
Tournament:
May 22nd-26th.


For any questions contact:
Ray Fulmer
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or cell: 479-522-1150
As an OPAR program, every effort has been made to avoid conflicts with OPAR Spring Baseball.
Players are encouraged to play both if they are able.

ENGAGE Osceola, OPAR, Youth Sports, Soccer

Osceola Community Center Re-Opens

Category: Parks and Recreation

opar openMayor Sally Wilson is happy to announce that the Osceola Community Center has reopened. The safety precautions and restrictions that Governor Hutchison has directed will be in place. All members will be required to sign an acknowledgment and agreement to comply with the precautions each time when entering the building.

Pictured is the mayor and OPAR Director Michael Ephlin with Ivy Sanders, the first member to sign in since reopening.

 

ENGAGE Osceola, Public Health & Safety, COVD-19

Fees & Rates

Category: Parks and Recreation

Fees & Rates

OSCEOLA PARKS AND RECREATION
OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CENTER
INFORMATION SHEET

COMMUNITY CENTER HOURS:

MONDAY—THURSDAY                                            5:00 AM –9:00 PM

FRIDAY                                                                        5:00 AM –5:00 PM

SATURDAY                                                                  7:00 AM—6:00 PM

SUNDAY                                                                      1:30 PM—5:30 PM

MEMBERSHIP FEES/GUEST FEES:

YOU MUST BE A RESIDENT OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI COUNTY TO RECEIVE SO. MISS. COUNTY RATES. THIS AREA EXTENDS FROM BURDETTE TO FRENCHMAN’S BAYOU, AND OSCEOLA TO ETOWAH. OTHERWISE, YOU MUST PAY OUT OF COUNTY RATES.

  1. CITIZEN (65 & OLDER) FREE

YOUNG ADULT (UNDER 18)                                $75.00 --PER YEAR

SINGLE ADULT (OVER 18 YEARS OLD)             $15.00 –BANK DRAFT PER MONTH, $45.00 FOR 3 MONTHS (Cash) OR $90.OO FOR 6 MONTHS (Cash)

SINGLE PARENT (YOU & CHILDREN UNDER 18)   $25.OO PER MONTH BANK DRAFT, $75.00 FOR 3 MONTHS (Cash) OR $150.00 FOR 6 MONTHS (Cash)

FAMILY - (YOU, YOUR SPOUSE, ANY CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE 18)      $30.00 PER MONTH BANK DRAFT, $90.00 FOR 3 MONTHS (Cash) OR $180.00 FOR 6 MONTHS (Cash)

RESIDENTS OUT OF SO. MISS. COUNTY                $60.00 PER MONTH

MEMNERSHIP CARDS $5.00- REQUIRED FOR ALL MEMBERS

MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE PAID IN ONE OF THE TWO FOLLOWING WAYS:

AUTHORIZED BANK DRAFT:  THE OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CENTER WILL AUTOMATICALLY DRAFT DUES OUT OF YOUR CHECKING OR SAVINGS ACCOUNT EACH MONTH.

PRE PAY IN ADVANCE:  YOU CAN PRE PAY THREE OR SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP. IF FOR SOME REASON YOU MUST CANCEL, ANY UNUSED PORTION WILL BE REFUNDED.

MEMBERS ARE ALLOWED TO BRING (2) TWO GUEST PER VISIT, AND THE MEMBERS MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEM.  THE GUEST MUST ALSO LEAVE WHEN THE MEMBER DOES.  MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ACTIONS AND HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THEIR GUEST.

MEMBER GUEST FEE-----------$10.00

LOCKER RENTAL FEE------ LARGE ($10.00 MONTHLY)      SMALL ($5.00 MONTHLY) 

OPAR BUILDING RENTAL

THE COMMUNITY CENTER MAY BE RENTED BY MEMBERS ONLY FOR VARIOUS PRIVATE CHILDREN’S PARTIES AND OTHER FUNCTIONS DURING HOURS THE CENTER IS CLOSED.  WE DO NOT RENT FOR ANYTHING WHERE FEES ARE CHARGED OR MONEY IS BEING COLLECTED.  THE CENTER MAY BE RENTED FOR A THREE HOUR PERIOD OR FOR OVERNIGHT RENTAL.  RESERVATION REGUESTS MUST BE MADE IN PERSON AT THE FRONT DESK, AND HALF OF THE FEE MUST BE MADE AS DEPOSIT AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF RENTAL IS FOR THE SAME WEEK AS EVENT, THE FULL AMOUNT WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIME OF RENTAL.

RENTAL FEES---------$100.00   3 HOUR RENTAL

OVERNIGHT ---------$200.00

ROSENWALD CENTER RENTAL

THE ROSENWALD CENTER MAY BE RENTED FOR VARIOUS PARTIES AND OTHER FUNCTIONS.  AT NO TIME IS ALCOHOL ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM THE OPAR DIRECTOR AND CHIEF OF POLICE.  WE DO NOT RENT FOR ANYTHING WHERE FEES ARE CHARGED OR MONEY IS BEING COLLECTED.  THE CENTER MAY BE RENTED FOR A THREE HOUR PERIOD OR FOR AN ALL DAY RENTAL.  RESERVATION REGUESTS MUST BE MADE IN PERSON AT THE FRONT DESK OF THE OSCEOLA COMMUNITY CENTER AND HALF OF THE FEE MUST BE MADE AS DEPOSIT AT THE TIME OF RENTAL. IF RENTAL IS FOR THE SAME WEEK AS EVENT, THE FULL AMOUNT WILL BE REQUIRED AT TIME OF RENTAL.

RENTAL FEES---------$100.00   3 HOUR RENTAL

OVERNIGHT ---------$200.00

Florida Park

Category: Parks and Recreation
parks

Florida Park
1200 W Ford Ave.

Florida Park is a beautiful area nestled into a city neighborhood that gives you that warm feeling when spending quality time with your family. 

Florida Park has many amenities including two children play areas that includes playground equipment.  Florida Park also has four tennis courts that can be used at no cost.  They are on a first come first serve basis.  Florida Park also has two restrooms on site for your convenience.  There are three pavilions that can be used for birthday parties or different events.  These pavilions are equipped with a picnic table, rotating grill and electricity. Pavilions are on a first come first serve basis and there is no charge to us them.  

Florida Park is also home to the Osceola Scout Hut.  The scout hut has housed Boy & Girl scouts for many years.  The scout hut is currently used for OPAR's Tip, Tap, Toes Dance program.  This is a ballet style dance program that is taught by Robin Chandler and it is another way we can offer more programs to the children of our community.  For more information about our dance program, contact Robin Chandler at 870-740-1511. 

Florida Park is home to our Osceola Bark's and Recreation Dog Park.  OPAR broke ground in November on our brand new park designed to give our citizen's an area they can go with their dogs.  I will update more as we continue with this project. 

Irma Belcher Park

Category: Parks and Recreation

Irma Belcher Park
Corner of Oak and East Keiser Ave

Irma Belcher Park was donated to the City of Osceola from the Osceola School District and is Osceola's newest park. 

Irma Belcher Park is home to a basketball court featuring four goals, 2 picnic pavilions, a multi use play area, restrooms and a splash pad.

The splash pad at Irma Belcher Park is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. 

The splash pad is open 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM Monday - Saturday and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Sunday.

The Splash Pad can be rented for Birthday Parties, Church Events, School Fun Days and Cooperate Events.  Parties are held after normal business hours and the cost of rental is $100.00 and it includes a party chaperone.  You can call the Osceola Community Center at 870-563-2462 for more information. 

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