The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week, we're continuing our "Meet the Staff" series and we want to introduce you to Ericka.

Ericka has worked for the Village of Greenville for just over four years. You may have talked to her if you’ve rented a park, joined our tennis program or called with any general inquires. We share her with the Public Works Department too so you may also recognize if you’ve worked with their department.

Ericka grew up in Appleton where she lived for most of her life. After high school, she went to Fox Valley Technical College then worked as both an Administrative Assistant and Office Manager before starting here with us. She enjoys engaging the community and loves to show them what our department has to offer!

We asked Ericka to tell us a little more about herself and here’s what she said:

Q: What inspired you to work in parks, recreation and forestry?
A: Honestly, it found me. I didn’t know I loved parks and rec until I started working in it!

Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
A: I really enjoy working with our events and programs. All the fun stuff!

Q: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: I’ve always been pretty eager and indecisive so I wanted to be everything but nothing definitively.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I enjoy reading, boating, hiking, vacationing.. I like to spend time outside with my husband and dogs. My niece and nephew are so much fun so I really love to hang out with them too!

Q: What do you wish the public knew about Greenville Parks and Rec?
A: How much hard work and preparation goes into keeping everything fun and beautiful for our residents.

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Are you or someone you know looking for seasonal employment? The Village of Greenville is hiring for the summer of 2021!  We have opening in Parks and Recreation as well as Water and Sewer. 

Our employees serve an important role in the everyday functions of the community. The links below provide further information about employment and/or volunteer opportunities with the Town of Greenville.

Parks Recreation and Forestry

• Seasonal Park Maintenance Workers - Short-Term  
  
  • Job Announcement
  • Position Description
  • Application
• Seasonal Tennis Instructors - Short-Term 
  • Job Announcement
  • Position Description
  • Application

Sanitary District #1

• Seasonal Water Maintenance Worker - Short Term
  • Job Announcement
  • Position Description
  • Application

Snowman Building Contest

This weather has us excited to get outside! Has your family been playing out in the snow?

Don't forget to enter your snow creations into our Snowman Building Contest! Contest winners will receive a free pavilion rental this summer (and bragging rights for a while year)! 

This contest is open to all Greenville residents. Participants should build their snowman in their own yard. We encourage all participants to add their own creative touches to make their snowman unique. Snowman possessing demeaning or inappropriate gestures, sayings, expressions, etc. are against the rules and will not be accepted. The contest closes on Wednesday, March 10, 2021.

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week, we're continuing our "Meet the Staff" series and we want to introduce you to John.

John is one our dedicated labor employees here in the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department. He grew up in Sioux City, Iowa. When he started 5 years ago, he split his time between Parks and Public Works but now, works full time in Parks, Recreations and Forestry!

We asked John to tell us a little more about himself and here’s what he said:

Q: What inspired you to work in parks, recreation and forestry?
A: I raised a great family here, and now want to give back.

Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
A: I enjoy working outside and with a great team.

Q: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: I wanted to be president (don’t all kids?!) ..or a bull rider.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: Hunt, fish, and travel to warm places

Q: What do you wish the public knew about Greenville Parks and Rec?
A: How much our staff cares about people and our parks!

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

We're Hiring Seasonal Staff!

The Greenville Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for seasonal park laborers and tennis instructors for the summer of 2021.

More information, including job description and employment applications, can be found on our website: https://bit.ly/36CXKYL

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week, we want to tell you about the Community Park Ice Rink. 

The ice rink at Community Park is located at the east end of the covered pavilion. It’s open during regular park hours with lighting from dusk until 10pm when the park closes. It has picnic tables at either entrance and hockey nets at both ends of the ice. The whole rink measures 60 by 80 feet!

To build it, we start by placing boards around the outer edges and laying down a plastic liner. Then we flood it with water. If the weather stays below freezing, it will typically take between 7 and 14 days to become frozen enough to skate on. To freeze completely, it could take more than a month! Throughout the winter months, our staff will resurface the rinks in the same way that a Zamboni would.

This cold weather is great for maintaining the ice rink and keeping the ice frozen, but it’s important to always check the status of the rink before using it. If the rink is used in poor conditions, it can jeopardize the status and cause additional work to be done before reopening.

You can check the status of the rink and find other winter recreation activities here: https://bit.ly/2PjtauS

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/

The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department's Feature Friday

Each Friday, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department features something new for residents and visitors to learn more about. This week, we're continuing our "Meet the Staff" series and we want to introduce you to Shawn.

Shawn started working for the Town of Greenville right after high school as a seasonal employee. He continued to work for the Parks Department while going to Fox Valley Technical College to earn his degree in Horticulture. In total, he has worked for Greenville for almost 10 years. Shawn has also worked in the Parks and Recreation field for the City of Menasha and Village of Fox Crossing. He is passionate about improving and beautifying things that are often overlooked and takes pride in being able to look around at projects he’s helped create and construct.

We asked Shawn to tell us a little more about himself and here’s what he said:
Q: What inspired you to work in parks, recreation and forestry?
A: Even as a kid, I have always loved being outside – in all seasons!

Q: What is your favorite part of your job?
A: Working with my hands. I also enjoy seeing the flowers in full bloom during the summer.

Q: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A: A Teacher

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: Fishing, deer hunting, fishing, golfing, fishing, driving my Camaro, being in my boat

Q: What do you wish the public knew about Greenville Parks and Rec?
A: That our staff really loves seeing people in our parks! Or that is takes 2 decades for a single candy wrapper to decompose, don’t litter!

To see more photos of today's Feature Friday or to see more posts like this, check out the Parks & Recreation Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/greenvilleparkandrec/