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  The Oswegoland Park District joins our community in facing challenging times in 2020. We’ve always been your place to play; on our soccer fields, concert greens, performance stages, and finish lines. Each year we rely on thousands of volunteers who work behind the scenes to make sure guests are greeted, dancers make it to… Read More

Per Governor Pritzker’s announcement yesterday, all regions of the state will move to Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigations in an effort to curb the increased spread of COVID-19. The new guidelines affect many Park District programs and facilities. Please make note of the following changes beginning at 4:00pm on Wednesday, November 18: All in-person programming and events,… Read More

The Oswegoland Park District, in partnership with SD308, is pleased to provide the 26th year of our Kid’s Connection program. Children will spend the day in a safe, supervised and supportive environment, conducive to remote learning and recreational opportunities. Kid’s Connection will open on August 24 and is intended to be offered for the duration of… Read More

Restore Illinois Phase 4 Reminder of COVID-19 Participation Guidelines In an effort to ensure the continued progress across the state and locally relative to COVID-19, the Oswegoland Park District wants to remind residents and Park District program and facility users of the safety guidelines and protocols that have been established. We encourage all community members… Read More

RESTORE ILLINOIS PHASE 4 UPDATE We are excited for the opportunity to move to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Staff has worked to prepare increased in-person programming that adheres to the guidelines of the Restore Illinois Plan, while also ensuring an enriching participant experience. We will continue to closely monitor the local, state… Read More

After considering all feasible scenarios for providing the Oswegoland community our popular summer aquatic facilities, the Park District has come to the difficult, yet important, decision to keep both the Civic Center Aquatic Park and Winrock Pool closed for the 2020 season. This decision was not taken lightly. The District has thoroughly reviewed the health,… Read More

JUNE PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENTS & REGISTRATION The Oswegoland Park District has been fortunate to continue offering recreational opportunities for our community through the use of our park and trail system, and via virtual programs during this unprecedented COVID-19 crisis. A core part of the District’s purpose of “Creating Opportunities for Healthy Community” also includes in-person programming.… Read More

SUMMER UPDATES The Oswegoland Park District Board and Staff continue to weigh the health, safety, and operational challenges that have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. In accordance with Governor Pritzker’s extended Stay at Home Order and the “Restore Illinois” plan to reopen our state, the following decisions and modifications are being made for summer to… Read More

ONGOING CLOSURE INFORMATION & FAQs On Thursday, April 23, Governor JB Pritzker announced an extension to the Illinois Stay-at-Home Order through May 30, 2020. In accordance with the order, all Park District programs and events are cancelled, and all facilities and playgrounds (including Eagle Ridge Disc Golf Course, skateparks, all outdoor basketball, tennis and pickleball… Read More

SUMMER CATALOG & REGISTRATION Catalogs will be delivered to residents beginning this weekend. At the time we printed the Summer Playbook, there was no way of knowing just how long programs would be cancelled and facilities closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Staff continues to monitor the situation and will make adjustments to programs and… Read More

ONGOING CLOSURE INFORMATION, REFUNDS & CREDITS Governor Pritzker officially extended the statewide stay-at-home order through the end of April. In accordance with this order, all Park District programs will be cancelled and facilities will remain closed through April 30 or until Governor Pritzker has lifted the order. This extension will impact the remainder of Winter/Spring… Read More

The Oswegoland Park District supports the following joint statement from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) prepared in support of the safe use of parks and open spaces during the COVID-19 outbreak.  Concerns about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak continue to grip our nation. As organizations that support the power of parks and… Read More