Paddle and Play

Parent-Child Programs

Summer

fAMILY Open Swim

Infants-Adults

Enjoy affordable quality pool time for the whole crew—infants, teens, adults—all are welcome! Take a plunge with our diving board, youth slide, basketball hoops, and a variety of toys, floats, life jackets, puddle jumpers, and infant floats. Bring your family and make a splash together!

  • Aquatics Calendars
  • Cost: $3 p/visitor OR Splash Pass (details below) | Included in Fitness Memberships | Free Open Swim While Enrolled in Swim Lessons 
  • Snow Day Open Swim: During the school year, Zeeland Recreation makes every effort to open the pool on ZPS snow days. Follow us on social media for the latest news!
  • Pool Rules & Guidelines
  • Location: Zeeland Recreation East Warm Pool

cornhole tournaments

12 Yrs-Adults

Grab a partner and join us for an exciting series of Cornhole Tournaments this summer! Ages 12 years olds to adults are welcome. All tournaments are round-robin style and will be held outdoors on Main Street during the City of Zeeland’s “Music on Main” event. Each team will compete against every other team once. The team with the best win-loss record at the end of the tournament will win a trophy and gift card. Sign up as a team and get ready for some fun competition!

  • Register Here
  • Tournament Rules & Guidelines
  • Cost: $33r/$48nr per team
  • Session 2: Thur, July 23
  • Session 3: Thur, Aug 20
  • Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
  • Location: On Main Street between Church St and Elm St (in front of 129 E Main)

fREE Yoga in the Park (Parent-Child + Adults)

All Ages

Join us for FREE yoga classes on the Lawrence Street Park greenspace! We offer a “Family” option for guardians/children as well as an “Adults” option. Join us to get a great workout or to make great family memories! No yoga experience is necessary. Please bring your own mat or towel. Classes may be canceled due to inclement weather… follow us on social media for weather decisions. 

  • Cost: FREE... just show up!
  • Instructor: Deb Weiss-Gelmi
  • Dates: Thur | Aug 6, 13, 20, 27
  • Family Yoga (All Ages): 9:00-9:45 AM
  • Adults Yoga (12 Yr Olds-Adults): 10:00-11:00 AM
  • Location: Lawrence Street Park (100 W Lawrence Ave, Zeeland)

little ninjas

2-5 Yr Olds

Little Ninjas is the perfect outlet for active little ones, and a great way for parents to connect and build community! This program blends fun gymnastics-inspired movement with exciting obstacle-course challenges that help kids burn energy, build coordination, and explore their growing independence. Each class invites children to jump, climb, balance, and tumble their way through playful stations while parents cheer them on and join in the fun. The shared activities create natural moments for parents to meet, socialize, and support one another, turning the class into a welcoming community space as much as a movement program. With its upbeat atmosphere, creative challenges, and family-friendly focus, Little Ninjas offers both a joyful workout for kids and a chance for parents to connect, unwind, and build lasting relationships!

  • Register Here
  • Cost: $33r/$48nr (per family - parents can bring more than one child, if desired)
  • Instructor: Kelly Nadeau 
  • Aug 10 & 24: Mon | 9:30-10:30 AM
  • Aug 10 & 24: Mon | 10:45-11:45 AM

  • Location: ZPS Early Childhood Center (Indoors & Outdoors)