Pickleball League Any Doubles Intermediate+ B
Ages 18 and up
Mondays, May 20 – June 24, no scheduled matches on Memorial Day (May 27)
All leagues are five weeks long. Five 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 or higher. Please note, this is a league designed for players with a strong understanding of pickleball rules, and that are at an intermediate or higher level of competition. No instruction/lessons are included in the league.
Registration deadline: Sunday, May 5
Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Intermediate+ B
Ages 18 and up
Tuesdays, May 21 – June 18
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are five weeks long. Five 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 mixed doubles teams at the intermediate level or higher. 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.
Registration deadline: Sunday, May 5
Spring Into Archery
Ages 8 – 15
We will learn the basics of archery and put the skills learned to practice. Participants will compete against each other in friendly competition. All equipment is provided.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 15
Pickleball League Any Doubles Beginner B
Ages 18 and up
Wednesdays, May 22 – June 19
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are five weeks long. Five 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 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, May 5
Pickleball League Mixed Doubles Beginner B
Ages 18 and up
Thursdays, May 23 – June 20
Join a Park District pickleball league and play pickleball in the parks this spring! All leagues are five weeks long. Five 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 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, May 5
Yoga in the Park A
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, June 1 – July 13
(No class July 6)
Method Yoga Studio’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 29
Yoga in the Park B
Ages 18 and up
Saturdays, June 1 – July 13
(No class July 6)
Method Yoga Studio’s Megan Lees leads these yoga classes for all levels. Classes include warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and end with relaxation.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 29
Birdwatching 101
Ages 14 and up
Learn tips and tricks for starting your birdwatching journey. We will start indoors with a chat about best practices and helpful information. Then we will head outside to learn common summer birds at Bill Yeck Park. Please dress to be outside. Bring binoculars if you have them. A limited supply will be available to borrow.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 28
Camp WILD Child Week 1
Ages 3 – 5
Monday – Friday, June 3 – June 7
9:00 a.m. – noon
Join the teachers of WILD Child Nature Preschool for a week of Wonder, Investigation, Learning and Discovery! This memorable week of camp will include unstructured nature play, creek romping and more! Camp held outdoors in all safe weather conditions! Remember to dress for the mess and prepare to be outdoors, rain or shine! Campers will need to bring a small hiking backpack, reusable water bottle, and healthy snack. All campers will receive a WILD Child camp shirt.
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Recreation Day Camp: Week 1, Forest Field
Splash into Summer!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Recreation Day Camp: Week 1, Iron Horse
Splash into Summer!
Ages 5 – 11
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
9:00 a.m. – noon
Recreation Day Camp (RDC) offers a variety of recreation activities, sports, games, arts and crafts, guest speakers and more! All RDC sites are led by trained recreation leaders. This fun program keeps children outdoors and active all week!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 1 Morning
Creek Week
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
9:00 a.m. – noon
Start summer off with a splash! Learn all about our creeks and get your feet wet as you explore the wonders of Grant Park. Make sure to bring your creeking shoes for this adventure!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Sugar Valley Day Camp Week 1
Adventure Explorers
Ages 6 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Explore Bill Yeck Park in a whole new way. Up the trails, through the woods and down the creek we go! Follow clues, games and other activities to get a feel for the park and summer fun.
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Hidden Meadows Camp Week 1 All Day
Creek Week
Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, June 3 – 7
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Start summer off with a splash! Learn all about our creeks and get your feet wet as you explore the wonders of Grant Park. Make sure to bring your creeking shoes for this adventure!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 27
Strollers in Motion A
Adult caregivers with child 6 weeks – Pre K
Mondays, June 3 – July 8
(No class July 1)
Strollers in Motion is a stroller-based workout for moms, dads or other caregivers. It’s an awesome way to get fit, meet new people and have fun with your little ones! And, after some classes, special activities will be planned for the children! All new participants will receive a water bottle. Strollers in Motion is led by Casie Boebinger.