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7/1-7/31: Celebrating Park and Recreation Month
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Celebrating Park and Recreation MonthJuly 1-31Event Details:Every July, the National Recreation and Park Association celebrates Park and Recreation Month. This year’s theme is “The Power Of…” which encompasses the power of parks and recreation, play, nature, community, belonging, well-being, and the people who make these experiences possible. The Power Of…ConnectionPlayCommunityNatureBelongingWell-BeingConnection Parks and recreation provides spaces where relationships grow, cultures meet, and communities bond. The Wheaton Park District and its facilities are proud to offer events throughout the year, every month of the year. Events hosted at facilities can be found HERE. Events take place at Memorial Park, Northside Park, the Ray Morrill Community Center, Rathje Park House, and more locations. Cosley Zoo Calendar | Arrowhead Golf Club Calendar | DuPage County Historical Museum Calendar PlayFrom playgrounds to programs to youth sports, play fuels creativity, joy, and lifelong learning. Our parks and playgrounds offer a place to play. Toohey Park/Safety City doesn’t just hold classes; Open Road is offered for children age 3-6 on Wednesdays from 5:30-7P. Children with tricycles and helmets can ride safely free of charge, with a parent or guardian present. Drop-off is not permitted. Tricycles are available to rent for $5. Participants must bring their own helmet. When the children don’t have school and need a place to go, we offer single-day off and weeklong programs. Select programs have before-and-after care. Day off programs align with holidays and school schedules. This fall, we’re offering the following school’s out programs: School’s Out Escape | Age 5-14 School’s Out: Nature Explorations | Age 5-9 School’s Out Adventure Day | Age 9-12 Wheaton Legacy School’s Out | Age 7-13 School Break Club- Thanksgiving | Age 3-5 EVP Volleyball Thanksgiving Break Camp- VolleyKidz | Age 8-14 EVP Volleyball Winer Break Camp- VolleyKidz | Age 8-14 Fall Adventure Camp | Age 5-9 Camp Sports & Sorts- Thanksgiving & Winter Break | Age 6-11 School’s Out; Winter Discovery Day | Age 5-9 No Schoolapalooza | Age 5-11 Three Level Basketball Camp | Age 8-14 School Break Club- Winter | Age 3-5
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Resident Registration Starts July 28; Non-Resident Registration Starts August 11Community
Public spaces offer room for everyone to gather, celebrate, and heal. Memorial Park, located next to Downtown Wheaton, is our special event hub for the summer. Starting with Cream of Wheaton through Concerts at Memorial Park in September, special events take place. The Park hosts Wheaton Municipal Band concerts on Thursday nights. The Mary Lubko Center is located within the park. This facility offers active adult and senior programming ranging from day trips to extended travel, fitness classes and drop-in groups.
The City of Wheaton Commission is hosting a Wheaton Block Party at the park on September 26.
We value our relationship with the City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Police Department. The City is our partner for the annual July 3 Fireworks and family fun celebration. The Wheaton Police Department works with our Recreation Department every year to put on Movie Night in the Park; a free movie screening at Seven Gables Park.
National Night Out takes place at Northside Park and is hosted by the Wheaton Police Department.
Nature
Access to nature restores, inspires, and improves the quality of life. Parks ensure everyone can access its benefits.
Every year, we participate in the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Unplug Illinois campaign. Unplug Illinois encourages people to unplug from their electronic devices and plug into play, creativity, friendship, adventure and family. Saturday, July 11 is the 8th Annual Unplug Illinois Day.
The Wheaton Park District is hosting:
Free Mini Golf for Kids | Friday, July 10 | Clocktower Mini Golf
Plug into Nature at the Lincoln Marsh | Friday, July 10 | A FREE family event from 10-11:30A at the Prairie Patch Play Area
Nature Telling | Saturday, July 11 | A program for kids ages 2-5 at 10A at the Lincoln Marsh Main Entrance
The Lincoln Marsh Natural Area is an invaluable resource for enhancing the appreciation of and involvement in the natural world.
Highly regarded for its recreational and educational opportunities for people of all ages, Lincoln Marsh offers one hundred and fifty acres of respite from the hustle and bustle of traffic and commerce. The natural integrity of the area is impressive, despite its urban setting. Prairies, woodlands, and savannas surround open water marsh areas that dot the landscape.
The Marsh has an abundance to offer including summer camps, programs, challenge course, school groups, scout programs and more.
DISCOVER NATURE AT THE MARSH
Belonging
Welcoming parks and programs provide spaces where everyone feels valued.
We welcome and support the inclusion of all abilities in our programs. Inclusion Services are available to provide reasonable modifications to participants with disabilities to ensure a safe, fun, and successful experience in any of our programs. Services may include, but are not limited to program modifications, adaptive equipment, support staff, and communication assistance. We work closely with Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA).
Well-Being
Parks and recreation advances health, resilience and shared community benefits.
Parks Plus Fitness offers group fitness classes to the community. To participate, a Parks Plus Fitness Membership with the Group Fitness add-on, a 10 Class Pass or paying the walk-in fee is required. Classes cover a variety of fitness including HIIT training, power sculpt, spin, yogalates, and more.
