JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Parks & Rec Department has announced the return of the Summer Track Program for Kids & Adults.

After major push back from the community, the department states that they’ve reconsidered their decision to cancel the track program.

“In collaboration with the University of Jamestown, the program will take place during the months of June and July,” the department states.

The track meets will happen Wednesdays on June 12th, 19th, 26th and July 10th at 5:00 p.m. at Rollie Greeno Field on the campus of University of Jamestown. Competition levels are 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 and 18 & over.

Events will include 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 meter dashes and relays, softball throw and the standing long jump. Ribbons will be awarded for the first 5 places in each event.

You’re asked to use the stadium east parking lot. Meets are free and no registration is required. For more information, please contact the Parks and Rec office at 701-252-3982.