Anderson Park District

Crochet 101 (Afternoon Class)
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 18 years and up
Thursdays, February 12-March 19, 2-3:30 p.m.
Discover the art of crochet! Beginner students will learn everything from basic crochet tools and how to hold the hook to the creation of simple scarves or a beautiful afghan. Please bring a size “J” and a size “K” crochet hooks. Yarn will be provided by the instructor. Class is taught by Geraldine Blanton. Register in advance; space is limited.
Price: $84 per Anderson resident, $114 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Crochet 101 (Evening Class)
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 18 years and up
Thursdays, February 12-March 19, 6:30-8 p.m.
Discover the art of crochet! Beginner students will learn everything from basic crochet tools and how to hold the hook to the creation of simple scarves or a beautiful afghan. Please bring a size “J” and a size “K” crochet hooks. Yarn will be provided by the instructor. Class is taught by Geraldine Blanton. Register in advance; space is limited.
Price: $84 per Anderson resident, $114 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Beginning Watercolor (Winter)
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Juilfs Park Office, 8249 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45244
age 15 years and up
Thursdays, February 12-26, 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn basic watercolor skills to spark your creativity and start living an art-filled life. Step-by-step exercises and easy projects will help participants learn to paint flowers, birds and trees. Projects will focus on the winter season. No experience necessary. Beginners and participants from the previous APD watercolor class are welcome; new painting subjects will be introduced. All supplies and a book are available for an additional cost. This class is instructed by Kelly Riccetti. Register in advance; space is limited.
Session Price*: $50 per Anderson resident; $60 per non-resident
*If new to this class, an additional $20 supply fee is required.
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Preschool Open Gym
2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 3 years and under
Multiple Dates, Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m.
The playground comes inside! Parents and their preschoolers get out and burn off steam during this unstructured playtime in the gym. Have fun with ride-on and scoot toys, balls, blocks and soft play features for crawling. Parents must remain on-site and supervise their children at all times.

November 7
January 9
February 13

November 14 – Cancelled
January 16
February 20

November 21
January 23
February 27

November 21
January 30
March 6

December 5
February 6
March 13

Registration is for participating children only; adults do not need to register. Registration is for an individual date only. If you wish to attend multiple dates, you must register for each date. Registration closes at 9 a.m. on each program date. Space is limited.
Price per date: $5 per resident child, $10 per non-resident child
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Men's Basketball Group
2026-02-16 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-23 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-02 20:30 - 22:00 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 30 years and up
Multiple Dates, 8:30-10 p.m.

Monday, November 10
Monday, December 1
Monday, January 12
Monday, February 2
Monday, March 2

Monday, November 17
Monday, December 8
Monday, January 19
Monday, February 9

Monday, November 24
Monday, December 15
Monday, January 26
Monday, February 16

Monday, February 23

Rekindle your love of the game while staying in shape and enjoying the camaraderie of being on the basketball court. Please bring your ID! Participants’ ages will be verified.
Registration is for an individual date only. If you wish to attend multiple dates, you must register for each date. Registration ends at noon on each program date. Space is limited.
Price per Date: $5 per Anderson resident; $8 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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RULES AND GUIDELINES

All participants must bring a valid picture ID for age verification.
No equipment will be provided.
All players must be dressed appropriately (i.e. shirt, shorts/pants, and non-marking gym shoes).
Pick-up games are allowed – the following rules will govern games:

Each game is played to 10 points – scored by 1 and 2 points.
Winning team may continue to stay on the court.
Teams forming for the next game must accept any player waiting over a player currently playing.
Offensive players call their own fouls.

For players not interested in playing pick-up games, all four side hoops will be available to shoot.
Good sportsmanship is expected and inappropriate actions will not be tolerated. If incidents occur, the participant(s) involved will be asked to leave the facility and future participation may be revoked.

Tapes, Slides and Treasures, Oh My!
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 18 years and up
Tuesday, February 17, 6:30-8 p.m.
Do you or older family members have family memories that are in outdated formats such as VHS tapes, slides or even DVDs? Join the experts from PhotosFinished as they walk you through strategies to digitize outdated media so your memories can be enjoyed today and for future generations. We will also compare popular cloud storage services to help you choose the one that is right for you. Register in advance; space is limited.
Price: $30 per Anderson resident, $40 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Art & About!
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
ages 8-10 years
Thursday, February 19, 6-7 p.m.
Explore all the possibilities art can bring and discover how the experience is what truly matters! Children participate together in a variety of process art projects that focus on unique whole body art experiences. This style of art is child-directed, choice-driven, and the focus lies in the creation of the work, not the outcome. Park staff will introduce and lead the activities, providing a space for choice and fostering the ability to freely use their imagination. Prepare for the possibility to get messy! This is a drop-off program. Register in advance; space is limited.
Price: $20 per Anderson resident, $25 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Silly Science
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
ages 4-5 years
Multiple Dates, 10-11 a.m.
Science is fun and can be silly! Children will participate in hands-on science experiments led by park staff. Experiments will follow a different theme each date. Participants will take home a supply list and instructions so that the experiments may be replicated. All supplies are provided for in-class experiments. This is a drop-off program. If a parent/guardian wishes to remain on site, they are welcome to sit in the lounge area at the end of the hallway of the RecPlex. Register in advance; space is limited.
Registration is for an individual date only. If you wish to attend multiple dates, you must register for each date.

Date:
Class Theme:

Saturday, February 21
Splish, Splash & Steam (Solid, Liquid & Gas)

Saturday, March 14
Sci-Pi

Price per Date: $15 per Anderson resident, $25 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Toddler Tales
2026-02-23 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-03-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
ages 18 months-2 years
Multiple Dates, 10-10:30 a.m.
Parents and their toddlers participate together in a variety of art activities, songs and games centered on children’s stories. Discover the world through play and socialization while exploring a different children’s book each date. While staff introduce and lead activities, you help your child participate at his or her pace. Register in advance; space is limited.
Only the registered child and one adult (parent/caregiver) are allowed to attend the program; siblings are not permitted. Registration is for an individual date only. If you wish to attend multiple dates, you must register for each date.

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Class Themes:

Monday, January 26
Snow Much Fun!

Monday, February 23
ABCs & Me!

Monday, March 16
Community Helpers

Monday, March 30
Farm Friends

Price per class: $10 per Anderson resident child, $15 per non-resident child
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Ukulele, ages 8-12 years
2026-02-23 18:30 - 19:20 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
ages 8-12 years
Mondays, February 23-March 23, 6:30-7:20 p.m.
Explore the world of music while learning fun modern pop and traditional songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on the ukulele. Participants learn to read chords, notation writing formats and right-hand techniques and rhythm to be able to play anything by the end of the session! Bring a ukulele and a folder to organize handouts. If you need assistance purchasing a ukulele, please contact the instructor, Jon Armstrong. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Jon Armstrong, an experienced teacher with a B.A. in music education.
Price: $100 per Anderson resident, $125 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Ukulele, ages 13 & up
2026-02-23 19:30 - 20:20 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 13 years and up
Mondays, February 23-March 23, 7:30-8:20 p.m.
Explore the world of music while learning fun modern pop and traditional songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” on the ukulele. Participants learn to read chords, notation writing formats and right-hand techniques and rhythm to be able to play anything by the end of the session! Bring a ukulele and a folder to organize handouts. If you need assistance purchasing a ukulele, please contact the instructor, Jon Armstrong. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Jon Armstrong, an experienced teacher with a B.A. in music education.
Price: $100 per Anderson resident, $125 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Yang Yin Yoga, Feb-April
2026-02-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 18 years and up
Thursdays, February 26-April 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
All yoga experience levels are welcome! This evening Yang Yin yoga class will help bring balance to the body and mind by combining the movement of a gentle yoga flow as well as slow-paced yin poses all in one practice. The combination of yoga movement to stretching serves to slow down the mind, focus on the breath and create strength and flexibility. The practice will typically begin with gentle vinyasa movement and then move into gentle floor poses that include twists, bends and deep stretches. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle, yoga mat, block and strap or exercise band. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Cristina Heiss, 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
Price: $84 per Anderson resident; $114 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Pilates For All - 5:30, March-April
2026-03-02 17:30 - 18:25 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 18 years and up
Mondays, March 2-April 6, 5:30-6:25 p.m.
Learn the basic concepts of Pilates while applying breathing techniques to enhance core involvement and focus on legs, upper body and stretching. Appropriate for beginner and intermediate levels. This class will use floor, chair and wall techniques modified to each individual’s level. Also introduced are small balls and myofascial release balls to improve circulation and relieve muscle tightness and stress. Please bring a mat, towel and water bottle. Balls are provided by the instructor. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Linda Royal, experienced instructor certified in Balanced Body Pilates Mat and Reformer.
Price: $84 per Anderson resident, $114 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Pilates For All - 6:30, March-April
2026-03-02 18:30 - 19:25 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 18 years and up
Mondays, March 2-April 6, 6:30-7:25 p.m.
Learn the basic concepts of Pilates while applying breathing techniques to enhance core involvement and focus on legs, upper body and stretching. Appropriate for beginner and intermediate levels. This class will use floor, chair and wall techniques modified to each individual’s level. Also introduced are small balls and myofascial release balls to improve circulation and relieve muscle tightness and stress. Please bring a mat, towel and water bottle. Balls are provided by the instructor. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Linda Royal, experienced instructor certified in Balanced Body Pilates Mat and Reformer.
Price: $84 per Anderson resident, $114 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Beginner Sign Language
2026-03-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Juilfs Park Office, 8249 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH, 45244
age 15 years and up
Wednesdays, March 4-25, 6:30-8 p.m.
Do you know someone in the Deaf community and want to communicate better? Do you want to stimulate your brain, enhance cognitive abilities and improve visual-spatial skills? These are some of the benefits to learning American Sign Language (ASL). Join Nanci Farrell, a teacher from St. Rita School for the Deaf, to learn about Deaf culture, fingerspelling the alphabet, numbers and basic signs for quick communication. Register in advance; space is limited.
Session Price: $112 per Anderson resident, $132 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Pilates: Balance and Stretch, March-April
2026-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 18 years and up
Thursdays, March 5-April 9, 10-11 a.m.
Balance and Stretch is a class that will focus on enhancing balance and stability through various exercises that target core strength and coordination. This class is suitable for all levels and features a mix of stretching, movement, and balance-focused exercises. Modifications available for varying levels of experience. Please bring a mat, towel and water bottle. Register in advance; space is limited.
Instructor: Linda Royal, experienced instructor certified in Balanced Body Pilates Mat and Reformer.
Price: $84 per Anderson resident, $114 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Playhouse in the Park Touring Play: The Tortoise and the Hare
2026-03-07 10:00 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 4 years and up
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.
Anderson Parks RecPlex Gym
Presented by Playhouse in the Park Touring Play. Does slow and steady really win the race? Even though they have been pitted against each other for centuries, Tortoise and Hare will find that the only way to win the race is to work together using their individual character strengths and teamwork! This new play with music by Deondra Kamau Means puts a contemporary spin on a heartwarming and gripping tale for audiences of all ages. All participants must register and be accompanied by a registered adult. Although the gym looks like a fun place to run, this performance is intended for a seated audience. Register in advance; space is limited.
Price: $5 per Anderson resident; $9 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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Growing Native Plants from Seed
2026-03-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Anderson Parks RecPlex, 6915 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45230, United States
age 18 years and up

Friday, March 20, 6:30-8 p.m.
Let’s celebrate the first day of spring and the Anderson Township native plant initiative! Join staff from the Civic Garden Center to learn how to grow native plants from seed to seedling. The discussion will include seed collection, stratification, germination and transplanting as well as different seed starting methods using common household items. Be sure to bring your questions! Register in advance; space is limited.
Price: $15 per Anderson resident; $20 per non-resident
Questions? (513) 388-5082
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