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Fun For The Entire Family A family event for all ages! For those who are interested in creating kites, there will be a kite-building workshop for kids of all ages throughout the course of the event. Spend a great day with your family at your Miami County Parks. This event is sponsored by the Miami County Park District's Volunteers in Parks (VIPs). A not for profit organization dedicated to providing quality family activities in your Miami County Parks. |
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Awards Smallest Kite Most Creative Kreature Kite Youngest Kite Flyer, Most Senior (Oldest) Kite Flyer Best of Show Judging will take place from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Please register at register@miamicountyparks.com or by calling (937)667-1286 extension 115 at least one week prior to the program. You will receive confirmation by e-mail or phone. If you do not receive a confirmation within 48 hours (excluding weekends), please contact us again. You are not registered until you receive a confirmation. |
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Nothing Like Homemade A very popular activity at our Kite Fly is to make your own kite. Everything you need to build your own kite and decorate it with your favorite park "Kreature" will be provided in the workshop. Then go fly your kite in the park. Everyone is welcome to build your own kite. |
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Kite Flying Safety Instructions American Kite fliers Association Safety Guidelines 1.
Gloves should be worn to protect your hands from cuts and burns
by the kite line, especially when flying a hard-pulling kite. 3. Never fly kites around power lines, transmission towers or antennas. Should a kite get tangled with power lines, do NOT attempt to free it. Contact the local power company to report the situation. 4. Do not use wire or metal in kite construction or line. 5. Do not fly from or over public streets and highways. 6. Do not fly near airports and air traffic patterns. 7. Do not fly maneuverable kites close to bystanders. This applies to the flying line as well as the kite. 8. Check the flying field for holes, gullies, rocks, broken glass, and other debris that might trip you. 9. Do not fly near trees. If your kite should get caught in a kite-eating tree, don't pull at it or climb the tree. Let the wind blow it out. 10. Use caution when launching, flying and landing large kites. 11. Do not fasten kite lines to yourself unless you have a quick release system.
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