Upcoming Events

All ages
Friday, March 20 – Saturday, April 4

Let’s celebrate spring with a scavenger hunt! Five animals are hiding in Bill Yeck Park, ready to start their lifecycles! Once you find an animal, scan the QR code and fill in the blanks about its lifecycle. Winners will be contacted on April 6.

Registration deadline: Thursday, April 2

All ages

Welcome the spring season with a fun family event! We will have a variety of flower-themed activities, including story time and crafts. Participants will receive native wildflower seeds to take home and plant in their gardens.

Registration is requested. Registered participants will receive a cancellation notice if necessary due to inclement weather. No pets, please.

This is a Tools to Trek program.

All ages

A fun event for the whole family! Participants will explore the park through a photography scavenger hunt. Following the scavenger hunt, families will share photos with one another. The team with the most items found on the list will receive a prize! All families need to bring a device to take photos, preferably one that has a screen to view the photos. Cell phone cameras are acceptable! One registration per family. This program is weather-dependent. This is a Tools to Trek program

Registration deadline: Monday, March 16

All ages (children must be 8 or older to enter dog park)

Join us at the dog park for an ‘egg’ hunt for your dog(s), dog-themed crafts, special activities, community partners, giveaways and more! Egg hunt prizes are available while supplies last. The off-leash dog park will remain open for your dog(s) to socialize and play.

Registration is not required. Please review the dog park rules before attending!

Ages 18 and up

Our spring wildflowers have amazing life histories. An instructor will take you on a tour of our trails and point out these short-lived treasures.

Registration deadline: Thursday, March 26

Ages 18 and up
Mondays, March 30 – May 4

This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s or mixed doubles) at the intermediate level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and who are at an intermediate or higher level of competition. No instruction/lessons are included in the league. If you do not have a partner, please register for our single player will call, and we will contact you to register if we are able to find you a partner. Please note the refund process for pickleball leagues: After schedules are posted and emailed, there will be no refunds.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 15

Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, March 31 – April 21

Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. James is a licensed and certified instructor with a current DUPR rating of 5.23. This 4-week lesson is designed for the beginner player looking to develop basic skills to move up to a more competitive level of play. This program will move indoors for adapted lessons in inclement weather.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 27

Ages 8 and up

We will head out at dusk to search for the American Woodcock and observe their spectacular dance! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 30

Ages 9 – 13

Try new art skills during this fun, nature-themed crafting program. Each session will offer different options for participants to choose from, allowing them to work independently or get creative together!

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 29

Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, April 2 – May 7

This for-fun league is open to mixed doubles teams at the beginner level. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a basic understanding of pickleball rules, but who are still early in their pickleball skill development. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 15

Ages 14 and up

We will learn about the species that visit our yards, as well as their favorite food sources, talk about the ways to feed these feathered friends, and how to practice bird conservation in our whole yard, from brush piles and water sources to keeping birds safe from window collisions. We will end the program by building your own birdseed blend. Allergen warning: Peanuts will be present at this program.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 30

Ages 11 – 16

Get creative this spring with watercolor! Use watercolor brush pens to bring a pre-outlined floral scene to life while you enjoy breakfast treats with friends! All supplies included, participants will get to keep their watercolor paint pen set.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 30

Ages 18 and up
Sundays, April 5 – June 14
No scheduled matches Memorial Day Weekend (May 24)

Join a Park District tennis league and play tennis in the parks this spring! Several levels of play allow opportunities for all abilities. All leagues are 10 weeks long.

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 22

Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, April 6 – May 11

Outdoor play is vital to child development and well-being. This program, designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways, teaches children about nature and the outdoors. Activities include discovery, challenges and games. We occasionally celebrate the last session of the season with a campfire and s’mores. Please let us know if your child has any dietary restrictions by answering the custom questions upon registration.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 30