Full day kindergarten now offered at Ohio Virtual Academy
Ohio Virtual Academy will be offering full-day kindergarten in the 2024-2025 school year. Through Ohio Virtual Academy, students will have the opportunity to have a tuition-free full-day education, led by Ohio-certified teachers powered by Stride K12.
1690 Woodlands Dr STE 100, Maumee. 866-339-9071. ohva.k12.com
Jermain Park Gets Updated Amenities
Jermain Park, located at the corner of Upton Ave. and Kenwood Ave., was recently renovated. The park now includes six tennis courts and four new pickleball courts. Tennis court #4 is dedicated in memory of Zacharias Barden “for his years of service to the tennis community.” Updated public restrooms and a replaced parking lot are other improvements that were included in the Jermain Park renovations. Jermain Park is adjacent to Ottawa Park. For more information on Jermain Park, visit ottawapark.org.
Ottawa Park Opens Inclusive Playground
A new inclusive playground recently opened at Ottawa Park near the Liz Pearson open-air shelter house. This $1 million investment will provide a resource for local families to play. This playground qualifies as a national demonstration site for inclusive play, thanks to the involvement of The Ability Center of aGreater Toledo and the Toledo/Lucas County Disability Commission. The design of the new playground celebrates iconic aspects of Toledo’s heritage including Jeep Wrangler and the High Level Bridge architecture. The American Recovery Plan funded this project. For more information on Ottawa Park, visit ottawapark.org.
Kidstrong opens Toledo Location
Kidstrong is a local program which offers children the tools they need to succeed mentally and physically. They have locations all over the country and they recently opened in Toledo. In Kidstrong’s science based training program, kids learn physical skills such as how to walk a balance beam and how to do a pull-up, in addition to working on character development. Kidstrong also offers kids camps and birthday parties.
5203 Monroe St, Toledo. 567-250-6000. kidstrong.com.
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