Springtime is Rectime in Westlake

A young angler shows off his catch at last year's Fishing Derby.

Spring has sprung and there is plenty to do at the Westlake Recreation Center.

The 6th Annual Cardboard Boat Races will be held on Friday, May 2, 7-8:30 p.m. This program is open to anyone seven years of age and older. We offer three divisions: First Mate: ages 7-9; Skipper: ages 10-12; and Admiral: ages 13 and up. Complete rules and directions will be given out at registration. Deadline to register is April 28. Fee is $10 for Rec members, $20 for non-members (per boat).

The Annual Family Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $10 with bait and prizes being provided for all those registered. This Derby is open to all children ages 12 and under. Please bring your own equipment. Registration can be done on our website or at the Westlake Recreation center.

Westlake Safety Town registration will be held on Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Westlake Recreation Center. Cost is $20 for Westlake residents and $25 for non-residents. This program is only open to those children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2014.

The Westlake Recreation Department is proud to announce the following Adult Sports Programs are now forming:

Adult Coed Bocce: Leagues are now forming for our Tuesday night Coed Bocce League. League games begin at 5:30 p.m. in early May and will run through the summer. 

Adult Men’s Soccer: The inaugural season of men’s soccer will occur this summer. Matches will be played on Sunday nights in Westlake beginning in early June and lasting through August. 

More information regarding all of these programs and more can be found at our website at www.wlrec.org or by stopping by the Recreation Center at 28955 Hilliard Blvd., calling us at 440-808-5700 or by picking up our new Rec Gazette.