Appleton Parks and Recreation is once again partnering with the Appleton Police Department for a unique mission that includes your child’s favorite toy! New for 2024- the Appleton Fire Department is joining the fun. We are looking for some brave toys who are up for a ride along with some of our Appleton police officers and firefighters on their day to day duties. When their mission is complete, you will receive a photo and report of your toy’s experience. Â
HOW IT WORKS:
- Resident registration opens January 3 and non-resident registration opens January 5, 2024
- Register under your child’s name. One toy per child. You can choose if your toy would like to ride along with the police officers or the firefighters. We are accepting the first 40 registrations for police and the first 20 registrations for fire. If you had a toy participate in the past, please allow for new participants to enjoy this year!Â
- Toys must be dropped off Thursday, January 18 or Friday, January 19 at the Maintenance and Grounds Operation Center at 1819 Witzke Blvd. (Drop off times will be emailed to participants after registration)
- Toys must fit in a brown paper shopping bag (larger toys will not be accepted as they will hinder the work of our staff) and be brought in labeled with the following information:
- Toy’s Name
- Written description of the toy along with something that may stand out such as a ribbon or pin on the toy
- Contact information including parent’s name, phone number, and email address
- Toys will be cataloged and brought to either the police or fire department for a week long ride along training mission January 22-29 .Â
- Toy must be picked up on Wednesday, January 31 or Thursday, February 1. (times will be emailed to participants) at the Maintenance and Ground Operation Center at 1819 Witzke Blvd.