The Kolasinski family pictured at the site of where the medallion was hidden this year. The medallion was hidden on the playground structure in Haker Park.  Mike Kolasinski was the first name drawn in the second-chance prize drawing.

Another medallion quest has come to an end!  The contest officially ended this afternoon.  The medallion was not turned in to the Parks & Recreation Department office by the deadline today (12 Noon).  Three second-chance winners were drawn from the entries received.  The winners are:

1st Place - Mike Kolasinski (wins the Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Resort/Six Flags/Dinner Certificate package)

2nd Place - Heidi Krenz (wins $20 dinner gift certificate)

3rd Place - Ardell Bergin (wins $20 dinner gift certificate)

Congratulations to the second chance winners!  If you were stumped and did not know where this year's medallion was hidden, it was located in Haker Park, on the playground above the lion play structure in a magnetic keybox under the observation deck.

Here are the meanings behind this year's clues.  Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's quest.

Summer’s here – the weather’s warm;
Time for the annual “Quest”.
There’s multiple sur”prizes” for
the scientist who does the best!

We’re mixing up a summer cure -
A formula for fun!
Investigate your city parks
To see if you have won!

Using the department’s summer “theme”, this clue tells questers that the medallion is hidden in a Greenfield city park

Let the research be your “Guide”.
The result will lead you to the east side.

Adding 4 + 4 equals 8, which results in the number of the park listed in the summer Recreator. Researching the “guide”(page 50), questers will find that #8 refers to directly to Haker Park, on the east side of the City.

“Victory” can be yours with continued exploration.
Ponder this clue but keep it under observation.

Investigate the park with “spring” water and fresh air.
Study your surroundings-you’re almost there.

“Victory” refers to the medal, which is used as the “medallion” for 2008 quest and this clue encourages questers to keep looking.  “Under observation” means that the medallion is under an observation deck on the park’s playground equipment.  “Spring” refers to Cold Spring Road which further suggests Haker Park, which also has an open air shelter(fresh air).

If you are at the right park here’s your final solution.
De-magnetize the clues to come to the conclusion.

We’re not “lyin”- the evidence is clear.
You’ve found the prize-the Quest ends here!

Here is the fourth and final clue in this summer's Medallion Quest sponsored by the Greenfield Parks & Recreation Department.  Good luck with your search!

Clue #4 - June 19, 2008
Things are looking up…

If you are at the right park here’s your final solution.

De-magnetize the clues to come to the conclusion.

We’re not “lyin”- the evidence is clear.

You’ve found the prize-the Quest ends here!

The quest will continue until the medallion is redeemed at the Greenfield Parks & Recreation Department office or through Thursday, June 26th at 12 Noon.  If the official medallion is not redeemed by that time, the quest will end.  A "second chance" drawing will be held on Thursday, June 26th at 2:00pm.

If you find the official medallion, return it to the Greenfield Parks & Recreation office, room 200 in Greenfield City Hall, before 12 Noon on Thursday, June 26, 2008.  An adult over 18 years of age must redeem the prize and show proof of Greenfield residency.  One prize per family.

To enter the "second chance" drawing, complete an official entry form, available at the Greenfield Parks & Recreation office, room 200 (M-F 9am-6pm).  Deadline:  Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 12 Noon.  Limit:  One entry per person, per day.  Winners of drawing will be notified by phone.

The prize package includes resort accommodations for two nights at the Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort in Wisconsin Dells, four admissions to Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor, and a $20 dinner gift certificate, plus the opportunity to participate in the Greenfield Fourth of July parade.  Two $20 dinner gift certificates will be drawn from the second chance entries (winners will be notified by phone).

Just a reminder that the quest is only open to City of Greenfield residents.  Employees and their immediate family or household members, of CNI Newspapers and the Greenfield Parks & Recreation Department are not eligible.

Here's the 3rd clue in this summer's Medallion Quest.  The final clue will be released next Thursday if the medallion is not redeemed.  Good luck!

Thursday, June 12, 2008

A dose of fun to keep you on the run...

"Victory" can be yours with continued exploration.
Ponder this clue but keep it under observation.

Investigate the park with "spring" water and fresh air.
Study your surroundings-you're almost there.

Here's the 2nd Clue in this summer's Medallion Quest sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department.

Analyze this…

4 parts fun + 4 parts sun is your potion-

This equation is sure to put you in motion.

Let the research be your “Guide”.

The result will lead you to the east side.

The Parks & Recreation Department's annual Medallion Quest begins today for the 2008 contest.  The symbol needed for our scientist to complete the equation of mixtures of fun, sun, and a pinch of play is found on a medallion hidden in a City of Greenfield park.  Contest is only open to City of Greenfield residents.  Clues will be published here on Thursdays with the quest ending at 12 Noon on Thursday, June 26th or until the medallion is redeemed.  Click here to view the official rules and prize package for this year's contest.  You can also find information for this year's contest on page 5 of the Summer Recreator.  You could be the winner of a fabulous prize package consisting of resort accommodations for two nights at the Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park Resort in Wisconsin Dells, four admissions to Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor, a $20 dinner gift certificate, plus the opportunity to participate in Greenfield's 4th of July parade if you redeem the medallion.  Good luck to all!

Clue #1 - May 29, 2008
Summer's here - the weather's warm;
Time for the annual "Quest".
There's mulitple sur"prizes" for
the scientist who does the best!

We're mixing up a summer cure -
A formula for fun!
Investigate your city parks
To see if you have won!

The City of Greenfield Parks & Recreation Department has been receiving several inquiries already for summer park rentals at Konkel Park.  As of today, the forms needed to reserve facilities at Konkel Park are now available online for those interested to download.  These forms include:

• Park & Special Use Request Guidelines
• Park Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
• Park Rental Fees & Charges
• Park Rental Application

Konkel Park is the only park currently with rental capabilities.  If you have a date in mind already to reserve the park, please contact the department first to check if your date and time are available before you make your reservation and fill out the paperwork needed.  You can contact the Department during normal business hours Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, or at anytime by sending an e-mail to parksrec@greenfieldwi.us.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FORMS

While we are on the topics of parks, here are some other commonly asked questions about the City's parks and rentals.

For those who live or have driven through the areas of the Mitchell Highlands neighborhood and around 72nd & Van Norman, you may have noticed the construction of two new neighborhood parks that will open soon.  The parks have not been officially named yet, but for now will be referred to as the Mitchell Highlands park site and the Van Norman park site.  You will be able to see construction photos of the park sites and site plans below.

Mitchell Highlands Park Site - 3460 S. 45th Street

This park is located at the dead end of 45th Street north of Morgan Avenue.  It will feature a play area with a 4-ft. wide perimeter path, covered picnic areas, and a wood chip trail.

A view of the playground being installed at the Mitchell Highlands park site.

Another view of the playground at the new Mitchell Highlands site.

The wood chip trail going in at the Mitchell Highlands park site.

A path being developed at the Van Norman park site. This view faces east towards 72nd St.
The playground at the new Van Norman park site.

Another view of the playground at the Van Norman site. Notice the path will circle around the edge of the playground.