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Speaker 1 (00:01):
The following is a presentation of FCB Faith. This is
Keeping America First with Bishop John T. Coats and Reverend
Jeff Jamison on FCB Faith.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Good morning. It's the holiday season and we're just excited
about a lot of the things that are going on
in the city of Cleveland. There are some great happenings
taking place, and one of those places is the Cleveland
Metro Parks. They always have so much activities, so many activities,
(00:42):
and so many exciting things taking place. We're happy to
have with us today just a very familiar person in
the area and one who's just making sure that there's
great programming going on, and that is none other than
Kelly Manderfield and she is with the Cleveland metro Parks.
Good morning, Kelly, how are you.
Speaker 3 (01:02):
Good morning, I'm doing great. Thanks so much for having
me on today.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Welcome to our show. And Kelly, can you just tell
us a little bit about tell us who you are,
your position, and then just jump right into it, tell
us some of the great things that are going on.
Speaker 3 (01:18):
Sounds good.
Speaker 4 (01:19):
So yeah, my name is Kelly Vanderfield. I'm the chief
Marketing officer at Cleveland Metro Parks, which includes Cleveland Metro
Park Zoo. And so, just like you said, we have
so much going on all year round, but particularly right
now around the holidays. Our signature event is back for
a sixth annual visit to us here at Cleveland Metro
(01:42):
Parks Zoo. So we've transformed into a winter wonderland and
each year the event gets bigger and better. So this
year we're up to over a million and a half lights,
and we've programmed a nice walk throughout the zoo.
Speaker 3 (01:55):
We've got different unique themed.
Speaker 4 (01:57):
Areas and we've got you know, one of the things
I think that sets us apart from the other holiday
shows is really large displays.
Speaker 3 (02:05):
Displays that guests can actually walk through.
Speaker 4 (02:08):
They're more immersive, perfect photo ops to capture that holiday
memory with the family and friends if you're coming out
as a group, and it's more than just seeing the lights,
it's experiences as well. So we've got costume characters roaming
throughout the event.
Speaker 3 (02:25):
You can get your photo with We've.
Speaker 4 (02:27):
Got Santa's Lodge and you can either get your photo
professionally taken for purchase, or we allow you to just
take it, you know, with your cell phone, whatever's easiest
and convenient for you. And we've got our carousel running
that's included with the event, and we've got a treckless train,
so we do a nice little train loop around our
lake that's all decorated out with lights and different set pieces.
(02:51):
So it's truly a fun, memorable experience and it's something
that we like to see as a tradition here.
Speaker 3 (02:59):
In this community.
Speaker 4 (03:00):
We continue to get great feedback and we want to
keep bringing you back each year and keep building on
the experience. And then if you're unable to join us
at the zoo, we've got the chalet that will.
Speaker 3 (03:13):
Open up the day after Thanksgiving.
Speaker 4 (03:16):
And we've got the highest tallest, fastest toboggan shoots in
northeast Ohio, so one hundred and fifty foot toboggan and shoot.
And we have a lift now so you don't have
to carry your sled back up to the top. We
make it nice and easy for you. But just another
beautiful way again to get out enjoying the parks. Obviously,
(03:36):
we've still got all of our trails open year round,
and so you know, people, we know that's the number
one reason that our guests come out and enjoy the
parks is to hike bike walk, the various trails, all
purpose trails.
Speaker 3 (03:52):
Hiking trails, you name it. And so the.
Speaker 4 (03:55):
Best place to find out more information on all these
activities is to log onto Cleveland Metroparks dot com.
Speaker 3 (04:03):
For the wild winn.
Speaker 4 (04:04):
Lights event that's presented by Nopak, we encourage you to
get your.
Speaker 3 (04:08):
Tickets in advance.
Speaker 4 (04:09):
So that is a walkthrough Thursdays through Sundays, five thirty
to nine thirty, and we have brought back the drive
through experience as well, so that's on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
but you can see the whole schedule through the holiday
season through junior or December thirtieth, and get your tickets
in advance. If you're just looking for a single ticket,
(04:32):
we've got you know, discounted pricing. If you're a member,
it's just twenty one dollars, and if you're bringing in
a group or a family of four, sixty three dollars
for members, seventy three for none. And again we've got
great you know pricing for the drive through as well,
and if you have it already, we do have a
mobile app for Cleveland Metroparks that would encourage you to
(04:54):
download that because again, if you're looking to get outdoors
this winter holiday or to some of our program and
events going on at the various nature centers. That's a
great resource to help you navigate all that we have
to offer.
Speaker 2 (05:08):
Would you say that these activities are mostly for children?
A lot of adults say, well, I'm too old for that.
Is this more or less geared towards children or adults
as well?
Speaker 4 (05:18):
You know, we're really geared to all ages, and we
encourage everyone to come out to the parks. You know,
if you're under two, you get into for free to
the zoo event, but a lot of our programming is
free at the nature centers. And again, you know, I
encourage you to go.
Speaker 3 (05:33):
Online, check out the mobile app.
Speaker 4 (05:36):
A lot of that has guides and parameters as to
what the educational component is or the content and help
you pick out something that.
Speaker 3 (05:43):
Sparks your interest. So we really cater to children of
all ages.
Speaker 2 (05:47):
I know that tourism, Oh that's great. I know that
tourism is really up in Cleveland and it's a great
destination for families and just for people to take the
short road trip. What would you say for folks that
are kind of wonder is it worth it to go
make it there to speak to that a little bit.
Speaker 4 (06:06):
Absolutely to Cleveland, you know, even Cleveland Metroparks. There's been
a lot of you know, new trail connections to the
various communities, especially to downtown with the Cleveland Lakefront Bikeway
and just being able to walk, you know, down to
the beaches, get access to our lakefront, see the beautiful
skyline in the background.
Speaker 3 (06:25):
I think the lake Erie is.
Speaker 4 (06:26):
That natural asset that truly, you know, stands out for Cleveland.
Speaker 3 (06:30):
And in terms of the Zoo, you know, again, I
think you'll find a.
Speaker 4 (06:34):
Lot of other holiday activities or light shows, but the
one at the Zoo is truly magical. We've got a
dynamic light show and there's truly something for everybody. And
again it's it's an experience. So you know, whether you're
a young child or a child at heart, I think
that you'll find something that will spark that childhood memory
(06:56):
and really meet the holidays special for you this season.
Speaker 2 (07:00):
I remember years back, I went to the chalet and
I remember carrying the sled up and that was yeah,
yeah that babe. Uh just just kind of lost my
wind there, got a little winded. Do they still have
hot chocolate there? And it's exciting to hear that there
is a lift now so that you don't actually have
to carry your own slid. Could you speak to that
a little bit?
Speaker 4 (07:21):
Sure, Yeah, we a couple of years ago we were
able to the team build the lift and that has
been wildly successful with our guests and it allows them
to go down you know, more times, more frequency and
experiencing it. And absolutely we have places for you to
come inside warm up. There's hot chocolate, other snacks and
(07:41):
food items available for sale there, and it's just a
nice spot. I mean, again, if the weather, if we
start to see snow and things, there's a lot of
places in the park system where you can get out
and do some snowshoeing or some crust country skiing. So
there's truly something for everybody. And I think, you know,
it's just a which park is most interesting to you
(08:03):
or convenient for you and then be able to get
the events and activities that we have going on. The
other activity I wanted to mention was golf. You know,
the temperatures have been more temperate and we're seeing golf
become almost a twelve months year round sport, and so
we've still got you know guests coming out each and
every day at our golf courses. We have nine in
(08:24):
total spread throughout the northeast Ohio, and so we've got
different skill levels, you know, whether you're looking for a
championship course at Sleepy Hollow or Minnikiki, or we've got
great courses for beginners as well. We've got a Part
three over at Shawnee Hills. Seneca has been a course
we've put a lot of investment improvement in over time.
(08:47):
And we have Washington that's a learning facility as well
that now offers some golf simulators. So a lot of
different options if it's something you're interested in or interested
in getting started.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
My language when you mentioned golf, So are you saying
that the golf courses are open year round?
Speaker 4 (09:06):
Yeah, the majority of them remain open year round if
the weather, you know, if we're seeing a lot of snow,
some of them are also open for the snowshoeing and
cross country skiing as well, so they really get a
lot of usage.
Speaker 2 (09:19):
Okay, that's awesome, Kelly Manderfield, thank you for joining with
us today. Enjoy the holidays and we're going to be
getting back with you. Want to hear continuously what's going
on with the Cleveland Metro Parks. Thank you again, Kelly,
and thank you to our audience for being with us
again today.
Speaker 3 (09:39):
All right, thank you and we hope to see you
out of the parks.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Absolutely thanks you.
The following is a presentation of FCB Faith. This is
Keeping America First with Bishop John T. Coats and Reverend
Jeff Jamison on FCB Faith.
Speaker 2 (00:21):
Good morning. It's the holiday season and we're just excited
about a lot of the things that are going on
in the city of Cleveland. There are some great happenings
taking place, and one of those places is the Cleveland
Metro Parks. They always have so much activities, so many activities,
(00:42):
and so many exciting things taking place. We're happy to
have with us today just a very familiar person in
the area and one who's just making sure that there's
great programming going on, and that is none other than
Kelly Manderfield and she is with the Cleveland metro Parks.
Good morning, Kelly, how are you.
Speaker 3 (01:02):
Good morning, I'm doing great. Thanks so much for having
me on today.
Speaker 2 (01:07):
Welcome to our show. And Kelly, can you just tell
us a little bit about tell us who you are,
your position, and then just jump right into it, tell
us some of the great things that are going on.
Speaker 3 (01:18):
Sounds good.
Speaker 4 (01:19):
So yeah, my name is Kelly Vanderfield. I'm the chief
Marketing officer at Cleveland Metro Parks, which includes Cleveland Metro
Park Zoo. And so, just like you said, we have
so much going on all year round, but particularly right
now around the holidays. Our signature event is back for
a sixth annual visit to us here at Cleveland Metro
(01:42):
Parks Zoo. So we've transformed into a winter wonderland and
each year the event gets bigger and better. So this
year we're up to over a million and a half lights,
and we've programmed a nice walk throughout the zoo.
Speaker 3 (01:55):
We've got different unique themed.
Speaker 4 (01:57):
Areas and we've got you know, one of the things
I think that sets us apart from the other holiday
shows is really large displays.
Speaker 3 (02:05):
Displays that guests can actually walk through.
Speaker 4 (02:08):
They're more immersive, perfect photo ops to capture that holiday
memory with the family and friends if you're coming out
as a group, and it's more than just seeing the lights,
it's experiences as well. So we've got costume characters roaming
throughout the event.
Speaker 3 (02:25):
You can get your photo with We've.
Speaker 4 (02:27):
Got Santa's Lodge and you can either get your photo
professionally taken for purchase, or we allow you to just
take it, you know, with your cell phone, whatever's easiest
and convenient for you. And we've got our carousel running
that's included with the event, and we've got a treckless train,
so we do a nice little train loop around our
lake that's all decorated out with lights and different set pieces.
(02:51):
So it's truly a fun, memorable experience and it's something
that we like to see as a tradition here.
Speaker 3 (02:59):
In this community.
Speaker 4 (03:00):
We continue to get great feedback and we want to
keep bringing you back each year and keep building on
the experience. And then if you're unable to join us
at the zoo, we've got the chalet that will.
Speaker 3 (03:13):
Open up the day after Thanksgiving.
Speaker 4 (03:16):
And we've got the highest tallest, fastest toboggan shoots in
northeast Ohio, so one hundred and fifty foot toboggan and shoot.
And we have a lift now so you don't have
to carry your sled back up to the top. We
make it nice and easy for you. But just another
beautiful way again to get out enjoying the parks. Obviously,
(03:36):
we've still got all of our trails open year round,
and so you know, people, we know that's the number
one reason that our guests come out and enjoy the
parks is to hike bike walk, the various trails, all
purpose trails.
Speaker 3 (03:52):
Hiking trails, you name it. And so the.
Speaker 4 (03:55):
Best place to find out more information on all these
activities is to log onto Cleveland Metroparks dot com.
Speaker 3 (04:03):
For the wild winn.
Speaker 4 (04:04):
Lights event that's presented by Nopak, we encourage you to
get your.
Speaker 3 (04:08):
Tickets in advance.
Speaker 4 (04:09):
So that is a walkthrough Thursdays through Sundays, five thirty
to nine thirty, and we have brought back the drive
through experience as well, so that's on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
but you can see the whole schedule through the holiday
season through junior or December thirtieth, and get your tickets
in advance. If you're just looking for a single ticket,
(04:32):
we've got you know, discounted pricing. If you're a member,
it's just twenty one dollars, and if you're bringing in
a group or a family of four, sixty three dollars
for members, seventy three for none. And again we've got
great you know pricing for the drive through as well,
and if you have it already, we do have a
mobile app for Cleveland Metroparks that would encourage you to
(04:54):
download that because again, if you're looking to get outdoors
this winter holiday or to some of our program and
events going on at the various nature centers. That's a
great resource to help you navigate all that we have
to offer.
Speaker 2 (05:08):
Would you say that these activities are mostly for children?
A lot of adults say, well, I'm too old for that.
Is this more or less geared towards children or adults
as well?
Speaker 4 (05:18):
You know, we're really geared to all ages, and we
encourage everyone to come out to the parks. You know,
if you're under two, you get into for free to
the zoo event, but a lot of our programming is
free at the nature centers. And again, you know, I
encourage you to go.
Speaker 3 (05:33):
Online, check out the mobile app.
Speaker 4 (05:36):
A lot of that has guides and parameters as to
what the educational component is or the content and help
you pick out something that.
Speaker 3 (05:43):
Sparks your interest. So we really cater to children of
all ages.
Speaker 2 (05:47):
I know that tourism, Oh that's great. I know that
tourism is really up in Cleveland and it's a great
destination for families and just for people to take the
short road trip. What would you say for folks that
are kind of wonder is it worth it to go
make it there to speak to that a little bit.
Speaker 4 (06:06):
Absolutely to Cleveland, you know, even Cleveland Metroparks. There's been
a lot of you know, new trail connections to the
various communities, especially to downtown with the Cleveland Lakefront Bikeway
and just being able to walk, you know, down to
the beaches, get access to our lakefront, see the beautiful
skyline in the background.
Speaker 3 (06:25):
I think the lake Erie is.
Speaker 4 (06:26):
That natural asset that truly, you know, stands out for Cleveland.
Speaker 3 (06:30):
And in terms of the Zoo, you know, again, I
think you'll find a.
Speaker 4 (06:34):
Lot of other holiday activities or light shows, but the
one at the Zoo is truly magical. We've got a
dynamic light show and there's truly something for everybody. And
again it's it's an experience. So you know, whether you're
a young child or a child at heart, I think
that you'll find something that will spark that childhood memory
(06:56):
and really meet the holidays special for you this season.
Speaker 2 (07:00):
I remember years back, I went to the chalet and
I remember carrying the sled up and that was yeah,
yeah that babe. Uh just just kind of lost my
wind there, got a little winded. Do they still have
hot chocolate there? And it's exciting to hear that there
is a lift now so that you don't actually have
to carry your own slid. Could you speak to that
a little bit?
Speaker 4 (07:21):
Sure, Yeah, we a couple of years ago we were
able to the team build the lift and that has
been wildly successful with our guests and it allows them
to go down you know, more times, more frequency and
experiencing it. And absolutely we have places for you to
come inside warm up. There's hot chocolate, other snacks and
(07:41):
food items available for sale there, and it's just a
nice spot. I mean, again, if the weather, if we
start to see snow and things, there's a lot of
places in the park system where you can get out
and do some snowshoeing or some crust country skiing. So
there's truly something for everybody. And I think, you know,
it's just a which park is most interesting to you
(08:03):
or convenient for you and then be able to get
the events and activities that we have going on. The
other activity I wanted to mention was golf. You know,
the temperatures have been more temperate and we're seeing golf
become almost a twelve months year round sport, and so
we've still got you know guests coming out each and
every day at our golf courses. We have nine in
(08:24):
total spread throughout the northeast Ohio, and so we've got
different skill levels, you know, whether you're looking for a
championship course at Sleepy Hollow or Minnikiki, or we've got
great courses for beginners as well. We've got a Part
three over at Shawnee Hills. Seneca has been a course
we've put a lot of investment improvement in over time.
(08:47):
And we have Washington that's a learning facility as well
that now offers some golf simulators. So a lot of
different options if it's something you're interested in or interested
in getting started.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
My language when you mentioned golf, So are you saying
that the golf courses are open year round?
Speaker 4 (09:06):
Yeah, the majority of them remain open year round if
the weather, you know, if we're seeing a lot of snow,
some of them are also open for the snowshoeing and
cross country skiing as well, so they really get a
lot of usage.
Speaker 2 (09:19):
Okay, that's awesome, Kelly Manderfield, thank you for joining with
us today. Enjoy the holidays and we're going to be
getting back with you. Want to hear continuously what's going
on with the Cleveland Metro Parks. Thank you again, Kelly,
and thank you to our audience for being with us
again today.
Speaker 3 (09:39):
All right, thank you and we hope to see you
out of the parks.
Speaker 2 (09:42):
Absolutely thanks you.
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