Creative Kids Corner: Take Home Kits
Recommend for ages 3 – 5
Thursdays, September 10, October 8 & November 12
This take-home kit features crafts and activities revolving around a fun nature-based seasonal theme! There will be three different kits — one for each month!
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 3
Over the Rainbow Bridge
All ages
Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 20
At the park district, your losses are ours as well. This National Pet Memorial Day, we invite our community members to honor pets who have passed by adding their photos to the temporary Rainbow Bridge memorial. You can visit any time during daylight hours.
Grandparents Day at the Nook!
All ages with grandparents(s) (recommended for children ages 3 – 12)
This Grandparents Day, we invite you to celebrate yours with us! Grandchildren and their grandparent(s) will gather at the Kennard Nature Nook for an afternoon of nature crafts, stories in the shade, an indoor tea party and nature play! One registration per family (5 maximum per family). This program is geared towards grandparents and their grandchildren.
Registration deadline: Monday, September 7
Pickleball League Any Doubles My Teen & Me Sun
Note: this program is being modified during construction on Activity Center Pickleball Courts
Ages 12 – 17 plus a family member over 21
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are six weeks long. Six Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) comprised of a teen and their parent/guardian or other close family member over the age of 21. You may be assigned matches at either start time listed.
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 30
Fall Family Archery
Ages 8 and up with an adult companion
Join us for a fun, family session of archery! We will learn the basics of archery and play some competitive, fall-themed games. All equipment is provided and no experience is necessary. Please register each participating member of your family.
Registration deadline: Thursday, September 10
Yoga in the Park C
Ages 18 and up
Method Yoga’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include a warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses, and end with relaxation.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 11
Outdoor Explorers
Ages 9 – 12
Mondays, September 14 – October 19
This program, designed to allow children to interact with nature in unique ways, teaches children about nature and the outdoors. 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, September 7
Sweater Weather Knit & Crochet Group
Ages 16 and up
Mondays, September 14 & 21, October 12 & 26
Sweater weather is almost here! Gather with fellow fiber enthusiasts for relaxing fall evenings of stitching outdoors on the Kennard Nature Nook deck. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome. Bring any project (no sweaters required!) and settle in for good company, fresh air and beautiful seasonal views as the leaves change week to week. Want to stretch your legs? A nearby 0.25-mile paved path offers the perfect opportunity for a short walk between stitches.
Pickleball League Any Doubles Intermediate Mon
Note: this program is being modified during construction on Activity Center Pickleball Courts
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, September 14 – October 19
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 6 weeks long. Six Franklin X-40 pickleballs per team are included and can be picked up from Park District Headquarters prior to league play. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s or mixed doubles) at the intermediate level. Please note that you may be assigned matches at any of the start times listed due to court availability.
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 30
Fitness for Longevity B Monday
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, September 14 – October 19
This class is designed to maintain strength, mobility and power at an advanced level, regardless of your age. This is accomplished through a focus on grip strength, speed, balance, and building muscle. Due to the incorporation of a full range of exercises from calisthenics to long holds and deep stretches, prior exercise experience is highly recommended. Taught by Dan Loofboro. Please bring a yoga mat and water.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 11
Turtle Up: Sea Turtle Conservation in Ghana
Ages 16 and up
Join Turtle Up: Conservation, Education, and Action (TUCEA) for an engaging seminar on sea turtle conservation and sustainability. Activities include trivia, a plastic waste reduction challenge, and discussions on eco-tourism and volunteering, all designed to inspire change. Whether you’re passionate about marine life or seeking ways to live more sustainably, this seminar offers valuable insights and opportunities to get involved in meaningful conservation efforts. This program is presented in partnership with the Washington-Centerville Public Library and Turtle Up.
Registration is taken by Washington-Centerville Public Library. Registration opens on August 17 and is open until the day of the program or full.
Beginner Pickleball Lessons
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, September 15 – October 6
Join Certified Pickleball Trainer James Lawson to develop the introductory skills to level up your pickleball game. 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. Please note different address for rain location.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 4
Pickleball League Any Doubles Intermediate/Advanced Tues
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, September 15 – October 20
6:00 p.m. and/or 7:00 p.m.
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this summer! All leagues are 6 weeks long. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the advanced intermediate to competitive level. Note: this program is being modified during construction on Activity Center Pickleball Courts.
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 30
Junior Explorers
Ages 6 – 8
Wednesdays, September 16 – October 21
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: September 9
Pickleball League Any Doubles Beginner Wed
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, September 16 – October 21
5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. AND/OR 7:30 p.m.
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this fall! All leagues are 6 weeks long. This for-fun league is open to any doubles teams (men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles) at the beginner level. Please note that you may be assigned matches at any of the start times listed due to court availability. Note: this program is being modified during construction on Activity Center Pickleball Courts.
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 30