Located on he Hwy 15 north, inside the city limits near the National Guard armory, is already the hub of sports activity in the parks system.
The department's youth baseball, softball and T-ball programs are the parks most successful, boasting about 1200 participants per year.
The baseball program, for boys ages 6-14, is one of the parks most storied offerings. Games are played from April through June. In addition to the baseball program, the park also has other popular diamond sports.
The park's T-ball program is for ages 4-5 boys and girls, and begins in June and runs thorough the end of July. Another big program for children at Northside is the soccer program, for boys and girls. The program began in 1990 and has increased steadily in popularity since.
The park also sponsors a fall football program.
In addition to sports, children can also enjoy Imagination Fun Station, a playground constructed in fall 2000 by community volunteers for about $118,000. The playground has all sorts of activities, and even has a large pavilion for parties.
Children aren't the only ones who can get exercise at Northside Park. There is a mile walking trail, and several picnic tables for convenience.
