Parks Day

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The Fourth Annual Coeur d'Alene Parks Day Celebration was on July 9, 2011.

See a video overview of Parks Day by 29k Productions

This year's featured parks were Northshire, Johnson Mill River, and Coeur d'Alene Soccer Complex.

The Parks Day Celebration is all about encouraging the Coeur d'Alene community to experience the wonderful outdoor opportunities available in our city parks. Currently Coeur d'Alene is home to more than 30 parks, trails and open green spaces. Check out 29k Productions' gallery of Parks Day 2011 images here.

Northshire Park & Central Bark Dog Park

9:00a to 1:00p

Events in Northshire Park and Central Bark Dog Park included:

Free Pancake Breakfast (9:00a till it's gone!)
Agility Dog Demonstration (in Central Bark)
Art on the Edge
Appearance by Mudgy & Millie
Bicycle Rodeo
Coeur d'Alene Rock School
Dog Contest (in Central Bark)
Educational Booths for Pet Owners including:

Grooming
Pet Health
Pet Sitting
Training

Horse Shoes
Inflatable Bouncing Castle
Off leash open play (in Central Bark)
Photos of you and your dog by 29k Productions
Sack Races
Sports, Environmental, & Informational Booths
Tennis
Volleyball
Much more!

3889 W. Nez Perce Rd

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Johnson Mill River Park

9:00a to 1:00p

Johnson Mill River Park's events ran simultaneously with Northshire's. The featured event at Johnson Mill River was hands-on Fly fishing demonstrations! The North Idaho Flycasters taught attendees how to tie flies and cast properly.

Route from Northshire Park to Johnson Mill River Park
4340 W. Shoreline Ln.

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Coeur d'Alene Soccer Complex

6:00p to Dusk

After skipping the heat of the day, the 2011 Parks Day Celebration moved to the Coeur d'Alene Soccer Complex for more family fun.

Events at the Soccer Complex included:

Free Hot Dog Dinner (6:00p till it's gone)
A Movie at Dusk (presented by the Coeur d'Alene Police Department)
Art on the Edge
Sting Soccer
Entertainment
Inflatable Bouncer
Sports, Environmental, & Informational Booths

Most guests remembered to bring blankets or chairs to sit in for the movie, which was a good thing, because the grass gets cold after dusk!

6651 N. Courcelles Parkway

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Parks Day first occurred in 2008 as an event to help facilitate more knowledge about Coeur d'Alene's many beautiful parks and outdoor opportunities. Parks Day 2008 featured Bluegrass, Ramsey, and Riverstone parks. In 2009 Parks Day was held in the Shadduck Lane and Cherry Hill parks and also featured the Canfield Mountain Trails. 2010's featured parks were Sunshine Meadows and Landings parks.