Things You Should Know About As We Grow Preschool. Jan 17Deadlines can come up quickly, so we want to make sure that anyone interested in our preschool programs has the information they need to make the right decision. Here’s the scoop on our programs, how the registration process works, and the lottery system. Here are all the details you are going to want to know: …
All the Winter, All the Snow, All the Fun Jan 02SNOW. PLAY. FUN. REPEAT. If you’ve been dreaming of fresh blankets of snow, and brainstorming how you’ll make the most of the winter wonderland that is bound to come, this is the post for you! We have a bunch of winter activity ideas to help you spend your time outdoors! Cross Country Skiing and …
New Year, New Opportunities Dec 21New Year’s Resolution Time is just around the corner and we’re here to help you make the most of yours! Whether you’ve always wanted to try cycling, want to improve your strength and flexibility through yoga or are just starting your fitness journey, we have a class for you. We offer multiple class sessions and …
Hats Off to 38 Years of Excellence! Dec 05Originally from the city of Anaheim, California, Ginny Batemen moved to Illinois 39 years ago. After completing her education at California State University, Chico, she completed her internship in Recreation Administration at the Schaumburg Park District. After working part time at both the Schaumburg and Palatine Park Districts for 5 months, she interviewed Oswegoland Park …
Remembering Our Veterans Exhibit Nov 04In honor of our veterans and Veteran’s Day, Oswegoland’s Little White Museum is hosting the annual military exhibit. The museum is displaying military artifacts from their permanent collection in a walk-through experience. There is a special section that honors military personnel with direct connections to Oswego, who were killed in war between the Civil and …
Run Like a Turkey at the 10K or 1-Mile Oct 23Just because it’s getting colder and the holiday season is near doesn’t mean we can’t have fun outside. With all the cookies and pumpkin pies, it takes a little extra effort to keep balance with our active lives. So on November 12 bust out those jogging shoes and tap into your inner turkey. Gobbler Hobbler …
It's Time to Bust Out Your Flannel. Here's Why! Oct 02The season is finally here! No more A/C blasting with the windows up, blue jeans are a possibility, and you can take a walk outside without the humidity making it look like you ran a marathon (unless you actually ran a marathon). We’re stoked to be in fall; haunted houses, Halloween costumes, spooky treats, scary …
Find Your Hoppy Place at the Craft Beer Festival Sep 11This Saturday local brewers are taking their barrels and taps on the road to gather along the Fox River at Hudson Crossing Park. The riverfront park is the perfect hub to meander by brewer’s tents and nerd out over IPA’s. Brew at the Bridge is a free entry event (now that’s a deal) with 2 …
Ways to Never Stop Learning Aug 17Back to packing lunches, sending the little ones off to the bus stop, and helping with homework. Some parents are happy to have a degree of solitude return to the homestead. Regardless, the school year is an important part of the year to improve ourselves. Kids K-12 and college students are not the only ones …
Why Giving Back Is Better Than Getting Jul 27Many years ago someone told me, “you won’t be happy by what you get, you’ll be happy by what you give.” How true that has come to be since hearing that. The power of giving balances our life. Our mental and emotional health is nurtured by uplifting others. Many of us have plenty to meet …
Why Contributing to Culture Is So Important Jul 13Culture holds such a high value in our hearts that it’s literally priceless. Art and entertainment is one of our driving forces to leave the house, travel to lands afar, and tap into the expression of human emotion. We find excitement and release through dance, music, art, and theatre. Here are some of the sensational …
What's Up Outside - A Breath of Fresh Air Jun 29According to the EPA, the average American spends 87% of their life indoors. Here’s another perspective: If you spent 1 hour a day outside, every day of the week, that would only add up to 4% of that week! That’s 96% of your time indoors. Too much time spent inside exposes us to poorer air …
Remember Trail Courtesy Jun 02Share the trails! In summer, we see the heaviest use of the Park District’s 20+ miles of biking and hiking trails. Following these basic courtesy …
Something to Report May 312021 Annual Report We invite you to review our 2021 Annual Report. This report provides a small glimpse into the vast scope of the work …
Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR Jun 29Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Glenn Slater Book by Doug Wright Music Adapted and Arranged by David Weinstein Director – Bailey …
Pantry Garden Harvest Jun 30Established in 2007, the Pantry Garden is made up of 50 raised vegetable beds, ten herb beds, four apple trees, one fig tree, raspberry bushes, …
