The playgrounds at Edgemere Park will be closed to install a new safety surface under the playground equipment. The recreation department is sorry for any inconvenience this may cause residents.

The recreation department began accepting roster packages for the upcoming Men's "Over 35" Softball League on April 15. This league plays games on Sunday evenings throughout the spring and summer. Rosters will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis from teams meeting the following eligibility requirements:

-Teams must be comprised of current residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City.

-All players must be over 35 years of age or turning 35 years during the course of the season.

The fee for this league will be $350, which includes games, balls, umpires and end-of-season trophies. Applications will not be accepted without a completed roster package (including name, address and phone number of each player), a copy of each player's current driver's license and a check for the full amount of the league fee. For further information, call the recreation department at 465-4075.

Roster packages are now available at the recreation office in village hall. The deadline for submitting completed applications will be Tuesday, April 30 or when the recreation department receives 10 complete roster packages, whichever comes first.

A tennis-rating clinic will be held at the Garden City Community Park Tennis Facility on Sunday, April 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. This clinic is open to adult residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City only. The cost of the clinic will be $12. Space is limited, so call the Garden City recreation department at 465-4075 to register for this event.