Registration for most classes and activities may be done by mail, fax, in person, or online.
1. Proof of residency is required for all programs. Adults must have a current drivers license plus a current utility bill listing their address.
2. All program fees must be paid in full at time of registration.
3. Personal checks will be accepted. A $25 charge will be assessed if the check is returned. The amount is required to be paid in cash before participant is allowed to register for any further classes.
4. To register for a space in one of our programs, a registration form must be fully completed along with appropriate numeric program code specific to date and time of the class requesting to be enrolled in.
The Memorial Park District is a separate governing unit which levies its own tax to provide park facilities and recreation for the residents of the district. Innovative leadership starts with our community-elected, five member Board of Commissioners. Members of the Board of Commissioners are elected to 6 year terms and serve without compensation. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4:30pm at the Stevenson Fitness Center board room. The public is always welcome to attend the open meetings and is encouraged to participate.
The park district is unable to assume responsibility for injuries, accidents or loss of personal property occurring at programs, activities, parks and facilities. The park district does not carry hospitalization insurance for program participants. Such insurance would make user fees prohibitive. Your individual health policy must cover your medical needs.
Veterans Day - Fri., Nov. 11
Eisenhower & Sharp Community Center Closed Stevenson Fitness Center Closed
Thanksgiving Day - Thurs., Fri., & Sat., Nov. 24, 25 & 26 Eisenhower & Sharp Community Center Closed Stevenson Fitness Center (24th only) Closed (Open 24th 6am-12pm)
Christmas Eve Day - Fri., Sat. & Mon., Dec. 23, 24, 25 & 26
Eisenhower & *Sharp Community Center Closed Stevenson Fitness Center (25th only) Closed (Open 24th 6am - 12pm only)
New Year’s Eve Fri. & Mon., Dec. 30 & Jan. 2 Eisenhower & *Sharp Community Center Closed Stevenson Fitness Center (1st only) Closed (Open 31st 6am - 12pm only)
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Mon., Jan. 16 All Facilities Closed
Presidents Day - Mon., Feb. 20
Eisenhower & Sharp Community Center Closed Stevenson Fitness Center (6am - 12pm) Open
Good Friday - Fri. & Sat., Apr. 7 & 8
All Facilities Closed
Easter - Sun., Apr. 9
All Facilities Closed
Memorial Day - Mon., May 29
Eisenhower & Sharp Community Center Closed Stevenson Fitness Center (6am - 12pm) Open
live in: Bellwood, Berkeley, Hillside, Melrose Park, Stone Park or Northlake.
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Be part of Memorial Park Districts recreational learning programs for early childhood. Our activities encourage fun, curiosity and discovery to prepare for the learning experience.
Instructor: MPD Staff Age: 3-5 Dates: Session 1 January 9 – March 10 & Session 2 March 13 – May 19 Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm or 12:45 – 3:45pm Fee: $130.00 Location: Eisenhower Center Min/Max: 5/10
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Let your child come and enjoy a wide variety of activities. Every couple of weeks a new theme will be explored using songs, physical activities/games, stories, cooking projects, and more! Join the fun with our experienced team. Snack is included.
Instructor: MPD Staff Age: 3-5 Dates: Session 1 January 10 – March 9 & Session 2 March 14 – May 18 Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Fee: $100.00
Location: Eisenhower Center Min/Max: 5/10
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This energetic, Parent and Tot class promotes the four key aspects of early childhood development; social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. We will help your child achieve new milestones and prepare for more advanced challenges. Snack included.
Instructor: MPD Staff Age: 2-3 with parent Dates: Session 1 Jan 17 – February 23 & Session 2 March 14 – April 27 Day: Tuesday, Thursday Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm Fee: $75.00 Location: Eisenhower Center Min/Max: 5/10
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Under the creative direction and skill of instructors, Students will learn the basic positions for ballet and have fun dancing and singing along in this beginner level class.
Instructor: Mrs. Kristina Age: 3 - 5
Dates: January 21 – April 15 Day: Saturday Time: 9:00 – 9:45 am Fee: $60.00
Location: Eisenhower Center, Room A Min/Max: 5/10
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Under the creative direction and skill of instructors, Students will learn the basic positions for Liturgical and have fun dancing and singing along in this beginner level class.
Instructor: Mrs. Kristina Age: All Ages
Dates: January 21 – April 15 Day: Saturday Time: 11:00 – 11:45am Fee: $60.00
Location: Eisenhower Center, Room A Min/Max: 5/10
Saturday Clubhouse is designed for your children to come and socialize with friends and let their creativity grow! The program will incorporate free play with arts & crafts.
Instructors: Alyssa Cruz & Linda Clark
Are you looking for an affordable, fun and reliable place for your child after school? Our after-school program allows your child to get exercise, play games, enjoy activities, have a small snack and get help with their homework if needed. Our goal is to make your night easier by finishing homework and wearing them out with social interaction.
• Location: Sunnyside Intermediate School Gym
• Drop off time between 7:45 am – 8:30 am
• Enter through the #11 gym door west of Wolf Road
• Breakfast available
• Jefferson Primary School children will be bussed at 8:43 am from Sunnyside Intermediate School
• Min./Max.:10/25
• Location: Jefferson Primary 225 46th Ave., Bellwood
• Time: After school to 6 PM
• Min./Max.: 10/50
• Days: Every day that District 87 schools are in session
• Each Program Daily Fee: $8 per day - $4 per day for child 3 or more in same household, no prorates
• Monthly payments must be submitted by the end of the preceding month
• Fees listed are for District 87 students No refunds are given
Age: 4-7
Dates: Session 1 Jan 14 – March 11 & Session 2 March 18 – May 20 Day: Saturday Time: 9:00 – 12:00pm Fee: $70.00
Location: Eisenhower Center Min/Max: 5/10
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Age: 16 and up
Dates: Feb. 4 - Mar. 25 Day- Saturdays Time-10-11 AM Fee- $60.00
Location: Sharp Community Center Min/Max: 5/10
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Come and explore our community while socializing and making friends.
Age: 21 and up Dates: Jan 4-18 Day- Wed Time-6-8 pm Fee- $45.00 (includes trans.)
Location: Sharp Community Center Min/Max: 5/10
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Join us on Friday for bingo and pizza, we will be trying a new pizzeria each month and voting to see which one we enjoyed the most and why.
Age: 14 and up Dates: Nov 18 Thanksgiving Theme, Dec 2 Holiday Theme, Feb 10 Valentine Theme Day- Fri Time-6-8 pm Fee- $45.00
Location: Sharp Community Center Min/Max: 5/15
Parents enjoy a night out; we will spend the evening playing games and socializing with friends. Fee includes dinner.
Age: 14 and up
Dates: December 21, February 15, April 5 Day- Wed Time-6-9 pm
Fee- $36.00 per event
Location: Sharp Community Center Min/Max: 5/15
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Under the creative direction and skill of instructors, Students will learn choreography to the newest pop/ dance songs, show off their creativity in free-style choreography sessions & more.
Instructor: Mrs. Darrylisha
Age: 5 and up Dates: January 18 – April 12 Day: Wednesday Time: 6:00 – 6:55 am (5-8 years old) 7:00 – 7:55 pm (9 & up years old) Fee: $70.00
Location: Eisenhower Community Center Min/Max: 5/10
Instructor: Mrs. Darrylisha Age: 6-9 Dates: January 21 – April 15 Day- Saturday Time- 12:00 – 12:45am Fee- $70.00
Location: Eisenhower Community Center Min/Max: 5/10
We got spirit how about you? Come learn the skills needed to be a cheerleader!
Age: 7-15 Dates: May 25 – July 6 Day- Thurs Time-6-7:30pm
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Join us for a great workout through Zumba! The class will incorporate original Zumba choreography. (7 week sessions)
Instructor: Nakisha Skinner
Age: 16-Up Dates: Oct. 17 - Jun. 12 Day: Monday Time: 6:00 – 7:00 pm Fee: $45.00 per session Location: Eisenhower Center, Room A Min/Max: 10/50 Walk Ins accepted: $10
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Dinner Club will meet at Eisenhower Community Center and explore restaurants in the communities of Memorial Park District. Fee is for transportation. Please bring additional money for meals.
Instructor: Darlene Wiktor
Age: 16-Up Dates: Schedule to follow on first day of the month. 1st outing Jan. 24 Day: Tuesday Time: 11:45 – 2:00pm Fee: $5.00 per trip Location: Traveling Min/Max: 5/10
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Fee- $63.00
Location: Eisenhower Field Min/Max: 10/35
Under the creative direction and skill of instructors, Students will learn the basic positions for ballet and have fun dancing and singing along in this beginner level class.
Instructor: Mrs. Kristina Age: 5 and up Dates: January 19 – April 13 Day: Thursday Time: 6:00 – 6:55 am (5-8 Years old) 7:00 – 7:55 pm (9 & up Years old) Fee: $70.00
Location: Eisenhower Community Center, Room A Min/Max: 5/10
Instructor: Ms. Kristina Age: 6-9 Dates: January 21 – April 15 Day: Saturday Time: 10:00 – 10:45 am Fee: $70.00
Location: Eisenhower Community Center, Room A Min/Max: 5/10
Under the creative direction and skill of our Nutri tion Coach Tracey Pickens, you will learn a series of dances while encouraging self-expression and enhance memorization skills and so much more! (4 week session)
Instructor: Tracey Pickens Age: 16 and Up Dates: December 5 – Mar. 20 Day: Monday Time: 6:45 – 7:45pm Fee: $25.00 per session
Location: Eisenhower Community Center Min/Max: 5/15 Walk Ins Welcomed: $10.00 No class Jan. 16, Feb. 20
Join us for some socialization and Crochet! Bring an I or J crochet hook and a light colored #4 yarn. No prior registration required, Walk In welcomed.
Age: 16-Up Dates: Day: Tuesdays Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm Fee: $Free Location: Sharp Community Center, Room B
55+ adult movement, mobility and strength training. Body weight, low weight and resistant bands. Chairs will be provided. (7 Week Session)
Seniorsize 1
Monday & Thursday-The Center at Stevenson (Members Only)
7:30AM to 8:30AM Min./Max.: 8/20 Fee: Included in Membership
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Seniorsize 2
Wednesday-Eisenhower Gym 8:30AM to 9:30AM Min./Max.: 8/20 Fee: $36.00 Drop In: $5
October 19July 12
Instructor: MPD Staff
Age: 6-12
Dates: Nov 15 – Dec 20 Day: Tuesday Time: 6-8 Years old 6-6:50 pm 9-12 Years old 7-7:50 pm Fee: $50.00
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Location: Eisenhower Center Min/Max: 10/25 #100008
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Instructor: Sergio Hernandez
Age: 6-12
Dates: Apr 28 - June 23 Day: Fridays Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Fee: $65.00
Location: Eisenhower Soccer Fields Min/Max: 10/18
Interested in Golf? We will have a golf clinic run the first 4 weeks of every month May – Oct working on developing a new skill set each week.
Instructor: Golf Pro
Age: 5-12 Dates: Day: Saturdays and/or Sundays Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Fee: $130.00
Location: Fresh Meadow Learning Center, Hillside Min/Max: 4/15
Instructor: Sensei Holmes
Age: 6 and Up
Sessions:
1. Oct. 22 - Dec. 10
2. Dec. 17 - Feb. 11
3. Feb. 18 - Apr. 1
4. Apr. 8 - May 20 Day: Saturday Time: 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Fee: $60.00 per session
Location: Eisenhower Community Center Min/Max: 8/15
Are you looking for the perfect space for your next meeting or special event? The Park District offers a variety of facility and park rentals to ac commodate both small and large gatherings. It is the intent of the Memorial Park District to make its facilities and parks available to the public on a fair and equitable basis. The following rules and regulations will outline necessary steps.
MEETING ROOMS (Max. 50) GYMNASIUM (Max. 250) KITCHEN
It is understood that your organization will comply with the laws of the State of Illinois and Memorial Park District regulating the use of park buildings and property:
1. You may decorate the room. Glue, staples and nails are not allowed.
2. The Memorial Park District does not provide decorations.
3. Be responsible for any damages to the buildings, grounds, or equipment.
4. Be responsible for and shall assume liability for all persons participating in your organization’s activity and for all persons in attendance thereof.
5. No alcoholic beverages shall be served on the premises.
6. No amplified music.
7. Smoking or use of illegal drugs in the gym area is not permitted.
8. Fighting or abusive language is not allowed.
9. Street shoes are not allowed to be worn on the gym floor during play, only gym shoes. Shirt must be worn.
10. No one shall be allowed to charge a fee or accept money donations or gifts to enter any part of the park/pool, without written permission from the Board of Commissioners.
11. No one shall be allowed to sell food or beverages, unless the Director of Memorial Park District with the approval of the Board of Commissioners approves it.
12. The last 1/2 hour of the event is allocated for clean up. Tablecloths and decorations are to be removed and placed with other garbage in the containers provided.
Kitchen counters and tables are to be wiped clean and left in the same condition as found. Noticeable floor debris should be swept.
13 You must vacate the premises at the hours designated on the application. There will be a charge of $35 per every 30 minutes past your contractual time.
14. The permit holder must be present at the event.
15. It is the permit holder’s responsibility at the end of the event to ensure that all minors and young adults have a safe and dependable ride home.
16. Room rentals require a minimum of 3 business day notice before event.
17. $25.00 Cancellations Fee - Cancellations must be made 72 hours before event.
If any violation of the contract occurs, the event will be closed down by the Security Department and all fees will be
For plaque samples, locations or further questions call Rose Mason (708) 547-3900 x3006
ADVENTURE BAY Wolf Rd. N. of Butterfield Rd. Hillside
APOLLO PARK Linden & Monroe, Bellwood
BABE RUTH PARK 25th Avenue, Bellwood
EISENHOWER PARK 700 Speechley, Hillside
FENHOUSE PARK St. Charles PL. & Marshall, Bellwood
FIPPINGER PARK 800 Blk. of 25th, Bellwood
FLANAGAN PARK Miami & Frederick, Bellwood
FRANCIONE TOT LOT 36th & Lemoyne, Stone Park
FRIENDSHIP PARK Wolf & Lemoyne, Northlake
FROST PARK Roberta & Soffel, Melrose Park
JOHN PLECAS PARK 50th & Railroad, Bellwood
LEMM PARK 530 S. 23rd., Bellwood
ORLANDINO PARK Englewood & Railroad, Bellwood
SHARP PARK 1609 N. 36th., Melrose Park
STEVENSON PARK 3105 Washington, Bellwood
THIELE PARK Clayton & Jackson, Hillside
YOUTH PARK 500 Blk. of Bellwood, Bellwood
A thoughtful way to remember a loved one as well as beautify a park site
If you would like to commemorate a date, person, event, or an organization in one of our 17 beautiful parks, existing trees and benches are offered through the Memorial Park District for memorializing in our parks. You may have a tree of your choice planted or a bench installed.
For the existing “under the tree” or “on the bench” plaques: • Dimensions 8” x 4” x 1/8”
• Style: Etched metal plate Z-Bronze (this is bronze and dark brown background raised) copy images. • $4 per line of copy plus installment fee of $50
• Logos and or clip art are an additional $40 (for example: $135 + 2 lines $8 + clip art $40 + installment fee $50 = $233)
(prices are subject to change)
Park Locations Benches Trees
Adventure Bay Grove 2 2 0 Grove 3 0 6
Apollo Park 0 3 Babe Ruth Park 0 0 Eisenhower Park 9 0 Fenhouse Park 2 5 Fippinger Park 2 6 Flanagan Park 0 4 Francione Tot Lot 3 0 Friendship Park 7 9 Frost Park 1 0 John Plecas Park 3 0 Lemm Park 0 6 Orlandino Park 2 3 Sharp Park 0 4 Stevenson Park Grove 1 (Playground) 1 3 Memorial Area 2 0 Gazebo 1 0
A civilization flourishes when people plant trees under which they will never sit.
- Greek Proverb
If you are planning an event in a Memorial Park District Park, you may need to secure a park permit in order to proceed with your event. To apply for a permit or determine if your activity requires a permit, please visit www.mempark.org or contact (708) 547-3900. Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
It is understood that your organization will comply with the laws of the State of Illinois and Memorial Park District regulating the use of park buildings and property. Refundable $75 Deposit required, subject to approval.
1. Be responsible for any damages to the buildings, grounds, or equipment.
2. Be responsible for and shall assume liability for all persons participating in your organization’s activity and for all persons in attendance thereof.
3. No alcoholic beverages shall be served on the premises.
4. No amplified music.
5. No one shall be allowed to charge a fee or accept money donations or gifts to enter any part of the park/pool, without written permission from the Board of Commissioners.
6. You must vacate the premise at the hours designated on the application.
7. The permit holder must be present at the event.
8. Special permission, with an insurance rider, is needed to erect tents, have amplified music, or bring in outside forms of entertainment such as rides, moon walks, petting zoos, etc.
9. There are a limited number of tables per grove. Large groups should supply their own additional tables and chairs.
10. A permit allows a group the right to hold its picnic in the park and exclusive use of five tables. It does not give the group exclusive use of the park grounds.
11. All garbage should be placed in in the designated provided containers.
12. NO unauthorized vehicles permitted on grass.
If any violations of the contract occurs, the event will be closed down by the Security Department and all fees will be forfeited.
A $10 service fee will be applied to all refunds, This includes those picnics canceled due to inclement weather. Volunteers Needed!
• STEVENSON PARK GROVE #1 (max. 100)
• ADVENTURE BAY GROVES #2 & #3 #2 (max. 100) #3 (max. 75)
ADVENTURE BAY Wolf Rd. N. of Butterfield Rd. Hillside
APOLLO PARK Linden & Monroe, Bellwood
BABE RUTH PARK 25th Avenue, Bellwood
EISENHOWER PARK 700 Speechley, Hillside
FENHOUSE PARK St. Charles PL. & Marshall, Bellwood
FIPPINGER PARK 800 Blk. of 25th, Bellwood
FLANAGAN PARK Miami & Frederick, Bellwood
FRANCIONE TOT LOT 36th & Lemoyne, Stone Park
FRIENDSHIP PARK Wolf & Lemoyne, Northlake
FROST PARK Roberta & Soffel, Melrose Park
JOHN PLECAS PARK 50th & Railroad, Bellwood
LEMM PARK 530 S. 23rd., Bellwood
ORLANDINO PARK Englewood & Railroad, Bellwood
SHARP PARK 1609 N. 36th., Melrose Park
STEVENSON PARK 3105 Washington, Bellwood
THIELE PARK Clayton & Jackson, Hillside
YOUTH PARK 500 Blk. of Bellwood, Bellwood
This section must be filled out if you are using a VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS
This section must be filled out if you are using a VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS
Cardholder Name Expiration Date Amount of Charge Authorized Signature
Please read this for m carefully and be aware in registering yourself or your minor child/ward for par ticipation in the above program/programs you will be waiving and releasing all claims for injuries you or your child/ward might sustain arising out of the above program/programs
and I agree to assume the full risk of any such injuries, dam ages or loss regardless of severity which I or my child/ward may sustain as a result of par ticipating in any activities connected or associated with any such program(s) I waive and relinquish all claims I or my child/ward may have against the Park District and its officers, agents, ser vants and employees as a result of par ticipation in any of the above program(s) I hereby fully release and discharge the Park District and its officers, agents, ser vants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, damage or loss which I or my child/ward may have or which may accrue to me or my child/ward on account of my par ticipation or the par ticipation of my child/ward in any of the above program(s). I fur ther agree to indemnify and hold har mless and defend the Park District and its officers, agents, ser vants and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by me or my child/ward and arising out, connected with or in any way associated with the activities of any of the program(s).
the full risk of any such injuries, dam ages or loss regardless of severity which I or my child/ward may sustain as a result of par ticipating in any activities connected or associated with any such program(s) I waive and relinquish all claims I or my child/ward may have against the Park District and its officers, agents, ser vants and employees as a result of par ticipation in any of the above program(s) I hereby fully release and discharge the Park District and its officers, agents, ser vants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, damage or loss which I or my child/ward may have or which may accrue to me or my child/ward on account of my par ticipation or the par ticipation of my child/ward in any of the above program(s). I fur ther agree to indemnify and hold har mless and defend the Park District and its officers, agents, ser vants and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by me or my child/ward and arising out, connected with or in any way associated with the activities of any of the program(s).
I have read and fully understand the above program details and waiver release of all claims I have read the above recreation waiver program and understand that my signature is required in order to par ticipate in Memorial Park District programs
I recognize and acknowledge that there are cer tain risks of physical injur y to par ticipants in the above program(s) and I agree to assume the full risk of any such injuries, dam ages or loss regardless of severity which I or my child/ward may sustain as a result of par ticipating in any activities connected or associated with any such program(s) I waive and relinquish all claims I or my child/ward may have against the Park District and its officers, agents, ser vants and employees as a result of par ticipation in any of the above program(s) I hereby fully release and discharge the Park District and its officers, agents, ser vants and employees from any and all claims from injuries, damage or loss which I or my child/ward may have or which may accrue to me or my child/ward on account of my par ticipation or the par ticipation of my child/ward in any of the above program(s). I fur ther agree to indemnify and hold har mless and defend the Park District and its officers, agents, ser vants and employees from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages and losses sustained by me or my child/ward and arising out, connected with or in any way associated with the activities of any of the program(s). I have read and fully understand the above program details and waiver release of all claims I have read the above recreation waiver program and understand that my signature is required in order to par ticipate in Memorial Park District programs
have read and fully understand the above program details
Mail To: Memorial Park District
700 Speechley Blvd. Hillside, IL. 60162
Fax To: Memorial Park District (708) 547-3342
If you need assistance or a special service during your participation with Memorial Park District, please call Mark Flores at (708) 547-5400 x1010. We will do our best to see that your request is honored.
