The upswing in temperatures this week signals spring is nearing.

The Shelbyville Parks and Recreation Department wants to remind all that enjoy the city parks help keep them clean.

Shelbyville parks have been “trash free” since 2014 in part to its residents cleaning up after a visit.

With a “you bring it in, you take it out” mentality, Shelbyville’s parks will continue to be a clean environment to enjoy.

The parks department continues to accept applications for summer staff including softball concession workers, recreational softball league umpires, aquatic center employees, day camp counselors and parks maintenance.

Job applications are due by March 17.

The parks department will not host its annual Easter Egg Hunt this month because of lingering COVID-19 restrictions. There is still an opportunity to see the Easter Bunny, according to the parks department.

On March 27 at Kennedy Park in Shelbyville, the parks department will host an Easter Bunny Drive-By event from noon to 2 p.m. that will allow children to see the Easter Bunny.

Each child present will receive a goodie bag from the Easter Bunny.

The parks department will host Daddy-Daughter Night on April 11 and Mother-Son Night on April 18 with a “Game Night” theme. Each event runs from 6 to 8 p.m.

Pre-registration ($25 per couple, $8 per additional child) is required.

Shelby County Girls Softball leagues are accepting registrations through April 30.

Leagues are available for 6-and-under, 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U.

Registration cost is $35 per child for 6U and $75 per child for ages 7-14.

Spring registration continues until April 9 for adult summer softball leagues. There are men’s, women’s and co-ed leagues available.

Shelbyville Parks Department’s preschool registration is open for the 2021-2022 school year.

Classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:50 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for children ages 3-4 and Monday through Friday from 8:20 a.m. to 11 a.m. for ages 4-5.

Go to www.shelbyparks.com for more information or call 317-392-5128.