FAMILY EVENTS
Park PASSPORT July 1-29
Pack your bags for a trip around Carol Stream and don't forget your Park Passport! The Park Passport guides you through activities around town. Visit our parks and check off the boxes to earn entries into our Passport Raffle, in celebration of National Parks and Recreation Month. The more activities you complete, the more entries in the raffle you earn. All Ages
Sunday, June 19
7/1-29
Start Father's Day off by bringing Dad to the annual Fishing Derby at Bierman Park. Enjoy a light breakfast by the pond and try to catch the 'big one'. Each participant receives a goodie bag and prizes are awarded to participants in each of the age categories, including Dads!
$5R/$8NR
example Take a picture in front of the Gretna Station Caboose – post it on social media with #CSParkPassport
Dads (Free) Sun
6/19
8:30-11AM
$0R/$0NR
24619
8:30-11AM
$10R/$15NR 24323
Ages 3-5 Sun
6/19
Ages 6-8 Sun
6/19
8:30-11AM
$10R/$15NR 24624
Ages 9-12 Sun
6/19
8:30-11AM
$10R/$15NR 24325
Run through the Splash Pad at McCaslin Park.
Visit your favorite park – snap a picture while you’re there and post it on social media with #CSParkPassport.
Play a game of Bankshot Basketball at McCaslin Park. Take a picture on the bridge over the lake at Veteran’s Park – post it on social media with #CSParkPassport
Bring your own fishing poles, bait and hooks. Catch and release is to be practiced. Check in begins at 8:00 am; fishing concludes at 11:00 am. All participants must register. There is no fee for fathers, but they must be registered.
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Cheer for a baseball game at McCaslin Park.
Walk the Steven M. Ravanesi Trail from Red Hawk Park to the Bark Park.
Play a round of mini-golf at Coyote Crossing – check out the 19th Hole Concessions when you are done!
Use an exercise station at Slepicka Park (sanitize before and after use).
Find a Purple Martin on Balog Island at Armstrong Park.
Have a picnic at Hampe Park. Find a RedWinged Blackbird at a Fair Oaks Park.
Go for a swim at Coral Cove Water Park.
Ages 13+ Sun 6/19 8:30-11AM $10R/$15NR 24622 Bierman Park, 1253 Woodlake Drive, Carol Stream
24902
Visit the Kid’s World playground at Armstrong Park.
Play a round of Disc Golf at Horizon Park.
Take a picture in front of the silo at Slepicka Park.
Complete all the activities and receive ten bonus entries. Completed Passports must be turned in by 5 pm on July 29. Winners drawn by August 8. Each registration includes one Park Passport, one Swag Bag and one Initial Raffle Entry. Park Passports and Swag Bags available for pick up at Simkus Recreation Center starting July 1. Registration open through July 22, while supplies last. Registration required.
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