CITY OF AKRON HOSTS FAMILY DAY AT DERBY DOWNS JUNE 22 - 10 AM to 2 PM

City of Akron Press Release
Published: 06-17-2016

Akron, Ohio, June 17, 2016 – The City of Akron Recreation Bureau is hosting Family Day at Derby Downs on Wednesday, June 22 at 789 Derby Downs Drive. Admission is $10 for children and adults.

The Recreation Bureau is offering a day of intergenerational racing that includes all members of the family – parents, children, grandparents, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Family members will have the opportunity to race each other down the hill in a soapbox derby car.

Individuals of all ages are welcome. Children must be 7 years-old, 46” tall and able to operate a derby car on their own. Ticket holders will receive lunch, a ride down the hill,  and entertainment during the event.

Tickets may be purchased from the Active Adult Office located at 220 Balch Street located in Akron. For more information please contact, Lisa at 330/375-2852.

For further information, contact:
Christine R. Curry
Director of Communications
166 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44308
www.akronohio.gov

Phone: 330/375-2209
E-mail: [email protected]