Why Wheeling Park District?
Every day the Wheeling Park District provides memorable experiences in parks and recreation that enrich the lives of our community. On average, more than 504,000 visitors take part in programs, events, and activities at Wheeling Park District at extraordinary facilities like Heritage Park, the Family Aquatic Center and Chevy Chase Country Club. The Park District also manages 21 parks and facilities, providing programs, activities, and events throughout the year, reaching every corner of our community.
PERCEPTION
PERCEPTION
Improve the way you are perceived by the community.
RE TIONSHIPS
Strengthen relationships through face-to-face interactions.
ACCESS
Achieve direct access to your target market.
ENGAGEMENT
Increase brand loyalty through involvement with the community.
SALES
Reach your target audience and build loyal customers.
YOUR ORGANIZATION’S SPONSORSHIP
LEADS
Collect new contacts.
RECOGNITION
Make your brand more recognizable.
REPUTATION
Build a positive reputation in the community around your brand.
VISIBILITY
Increase visibility.
PARTNERSHIPS
Meet like-minded professionals.
Wild Wild West Family Date Night
Date: Saturday, March 4
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: CRC
Estimated Attendance: 50
Target Age: 3+
Grab your boots and cowboy hats and giddy up to the Wild Wild West Family Date Night! Event includes dancing, crafts, a photo booth, and a dessert table. Each child will receive a goody bag.
Flashlight Egg Hunt
Date: Friday, March 31
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: CRC
Estimated Attendance: 150
Age: 5-10
Bring your flashlight to find candy- and toy-filled eggs. Please bring a basket to collect your eggs. This night will also include games and bingo. Pizza will be provided.
Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail
Day: Saturday, April 8
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park
Estimated Attendance: 700
Age: All
Families will follow the trail from the HP Playground to the Performance Pavilion where they will collect eggs from tables along the way. Families can take pictures with the bunny and there will be kids activities and inflatables at the end of the trail.
Bark at the Park
Day: Sunday, May 21
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 50
Age: All
New this year, Bark at the Park! This event is sure to be a “TREAT”. Head out to the Heritage Park Performance Pavilion with your furry friend for fun activities, giveaways, and more!
Unplug at the Park
Day: Wednesday, June 7
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings.
Semple
Day: Friday, June 9
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 1000
Age: All
SEMPLE is a Chicago-based band that prides itself on combining high-level musicianship with high-energy stage performance. With styles ranging from ‘70s rock to modern pop songs and everything in between, everyone is sure to leave happy.
Dancing Queen
Day: Sunday, June 11
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
Fronted by two dynamic ladies with angelic voices and backed by a group of world-class musicians, this tribute band recreates the ABBA experience.
Unplug at the Park
Day: Wednesday, June 14
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Husky Park
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings.
Bill Pantle Chicago’s Premire Sinatra Tribute
Day: Sunday, June 18
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
Bill Pantle has been entertaining crowds for close to 10 years now in Chicagoland’s premiere Frank Sinatra Tribute act - “A Tribute To Old Blue Eyes.” Bill’s baritone voice and quick wit make you feel like you are in front of The Voice himself - Frank Sinatra
Unplug at the Park
Day: Wednesday, June 21
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Pleasant Run Park
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings
Taylor Swift Teen Dance Party
Day: Friday, June 23
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 200
Age: Entering grades 6-8
This is a teens only exclusive party at the Performance Pavilion. Grab some friends and head to the Pavilion for great night with music and activities
Motown Nation
Day: Sunday, June 25
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
Hits from Stevie Wonder, Aretha, Temptations, The Blues Brothers, and more! Motown Nation is sure to bring the best of the ‘60s!
Unplug at the Park - Northside
Day: Wednesday, June 28
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Northside Park
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings.
Mariachi Monumental de Mexico
Day: Sunday, July 9
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 800
Age: All
Enjoy a magical and cultural evening with sounds of the best traditional mariachi repertoire.
Unplug at the Park - Mark Twain
Day: Wednesday, July 12
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Mark Twain Park
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings.
Day: Friday, July 14
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 800
Age: All
7th heaven is a Pop Rock band from the Chicagoland area. Enjoy a night filled with all your favorite Pop Rock songs that are sure to get you dancing!
Kaleidoscope Eyes
Day: Sunday, July 16
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
Kaleidoscope Eyes is Chicago’s premiere acoustic Beatles tribute band. They pay homage to the band that’s the official soundtrack of generations of families
Unplug at the Park - Horizon
Day: Wednesday, July 19
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Horizon Park
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings.
Movie in the Park
Date: Thursday, July 20
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
Movie: Minions: The Rise of Gru
Movie in the Park features kid-friendly entertainers before the start of the screening to help keep the little ones entertained.
Davidson County Band
Day: Sunday, July 23
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 600
Age: All
Davidson County Band is a high-energy country band that covers the best of today’s country music as well as your favorite classics
Unplug at the Park - Denoyer
Day: Wednesday, July 26
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Denoyer Park
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings.
Hokulea Academy of Polynesian Arts
Day: Sunday, July 30
Time: 5:00 - 6:30 pm
Estimated Attendance: 300
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Age: All
Bring the entire family on a voyage through the beautiful tropical islands of the Pacific Ocean.
Unplug at the Park - Childerley
Day: Wednesday, August 2
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Childerley Park
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
It’s time to free yourself and your family from all electronic devices! This summer, unplug with the Wheeling Park District at your neighborhood parks. These community events are all about engaging with family and neighbors in beautiful outdoor settings.
Tributosaurus Becomes The Rolling Stones
Day: Friday, August 4
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 500
Age: All
Tributosaurus is the Jurassic beast of multiple musical faces, and will morph into The Rolling Stones.
GooRoos
Day: Sunday, August 6
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
GooRoos live show is high energy, polished, and ROCKS! The biggest radio hits of all time in one non-stop, action packed, old school rock concert.
Strong Kids Mini Triathlon
Date: Sunday, August 6
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 150
Age: 5-14 years
The Strong Kids Mini Triathlon is all about introducing kids to the sport of triathlon. This exciting race allows young athletes to test their abilities by swimming at the Family Aquatic Center, biking on the Heritage Park trails and running through the community.
Health Fair
Day: Sunday, November 12
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: CRC
Estimated Attendance: 300
Age: All
Wheeling Family Health Fair is a great opportunity to expose your organization to families in the greater Wheeling area. We invite organizations and businesses to come and share information that can benefit the overall health of our community.
Happy NOON Year
Date: Sunday, December 31
Time: 11:00 am – 12:15 pm
Location: CRC
Estimated Attendance: 400
Age: All Ages
Celebrate the NEW year at NOON time! Bring the kids and join in the festivities including games, music, balloon drop and sparkling grape-juice toast. Each participant receives a party hat and noisemaker.
Earth Day
Date: Sunday, April 23
Time: 11:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 500
Age: All
Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! Take a nature walk, learn about all the beautiful wildlife Wheeling has to offer, view live animals up close, and plant seeds at the beautiful butterfly garden.
Kids Fest
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 1,500
Age: 5-10
It’s all about the kids! This free event features a variety of kid friendly games, crafts and entertainment
Car Show
Date: Saturday, July 22
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance:1,500
Age: All
Guests enjoy a wide selection of classics and classics in the making while learning from car enthusiasts.
International Festival
Date: Sunday, August 13
Time: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance:1,500
Age: All
Over 30 cultural and ethnic performances and over 20 cultural organizations and ethnic food vendors join our guests to celebrate the diversity of our community.
Fallapalooza
Date: Sunday, September 17
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance:1,500
Age: All
Enjoy an autumn afternoon with family and friends with live music and fun activities like a petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables and airbrush tattoos. Food and refreshments are also available for purchase.
Boonanza
Date: Friday, October 20
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Community Recreation Center
Estimated Attendance: 1,500
Age: All
Children are welcome to spend a bewitching afternoon at the CRC filled with spook-tacular fun! Decorate your own pumpkin and create a craft. Enjoy spooky storytelling, carnival games, a balloonist and inflatables. It’s all free and kid-friendly!
Day of the Dead 5K
Date: Sunday, October 29
Time: 8:00 am
Location: Heritage Park Performance Pavilion
Estimated Attendance: 400
Age: All
This festive 5K run/walk commemorating the Day of the Dead takes participants through picturesque Heritage Park and the streets of Wheeling while enjoying music and entertainment along the course. Bring the family for the post-race celebration.
Holiday Hoopla
Date: Saturday, December 3
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Community Recreation Center
Estimated Attendance: 800
Age: All
Celebrate the holidays at Wheeling Park District! Join us at the CRC for a variety of kids games, crafts and photos with Santa! Watch our Facebook page and website for more information.
Stay Active
Number of Views: 3,000 - 4,000 per issue (Print+Digital)
# of Issues: 4 (Jan. - Mar., Apr. - Jun., Jul. - Sep., Oct. - Dec.)
Size: 1/2 or 1/4 a page
Cost: 1/2 page $300 | 1/4 page $150 per issue
Shelf Life: 3 months
Stay Active is a 12-page quarterly publication designed to bring news about activities, events and trips for adults ages 55+
Start Young
Number of Prints: 3,000 - 4,000 per issue (Print+Digital)
# of Issues: 4 (Jan. - Mar., Apr. - Jun., Jul. - Sep., Oct. - Dec.)
Size: 1/2 or 1/4 a page
Cost: 1/2 page $350 | 1/4 page $175 per issue
Shelf Life: 3 months
The Start Young brochure was designed specifically for kids younger than 5. It includes information about events and programs for 5 or younger. It is Mailed out to households with kids ages 0-5.
Summer Entertainment
Number of Prints: 5,000
# of Issues: 1
Size: TBD
Cost: $1,000
Shelf Life: 5 months
This eye-catching brochure is distributed to area businesses as well as all our facilities throughout the spring and summer months. It is the reference guide for all of our extensive list of summer events.
Unplug at the Park
Number of Prints: 3,000
# of Issues: 1
Size: TBD
Cost: $750
Shelf Life: 3 months
Wheeling Park District hosts 8 Unplug at the Park events at various parks. This schedule is handed out at every event with all the upcoming dates and entertainment information,
Reach Tv’s
Approximate Views Per Month: 16,000 Impressions
Target Market: In- and out-of-town families and guests
Approximate Size: Vertical 21” wide x 28“ tall / Horizontal: 28” wide x 14” tall
Dates Available: Year Long
$350 a month for Selected TV
Display your brand in the many TVs located throughout the Community Recreation Center.
Fitness Machine Screens
Approximate Views Per Month: 8,000 Impressions
Target Market: Health & Fitness Center Members
Approximate Size: 10.5” wide x 7.5“ tall
Dates Available: Year Long
Cost: $200 for one month of an ad displayed at the beginning of every workout
Cost: $100 per bingo event
Full year: $1200
Sponsor Benefits: Social Media recognition & Announcement at the event
Monthly Senior Bingo is a huge hit with the 55+ community! Sponsors provide $100 for prizes to give at the event and provide staff to call bingo numbers during the entirety of the event. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with attendees in a fun and personal way.
Special Events
Family Bingo Night - January 13, 2023
Snacks or prizes
Winterfest - January 22, 2023
Hot chocolate
Family Date Night - March 4, 2023
Desserts or ice cream
Flashlight Egg Hunt - March 31, 2023
Filled eggs or prizes
Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail - April 8, 2023
Snacks or prizes
Earth Day - April 23, 2023
Garden seeds or prizes
Bark in the Park - May 21, 2023
Dog goodies
Kids Fest - June 17, 2023
Coupons or raffle items
Teen Night- June 23, 2023
Giveaways items
Car Show - July 22, 2023
Car related giveaways
Kids Triathlon - August 6, 2023
Snacks or giveaways
International Festival - August 13, 2023
Water for Performers
Boonanza - October 20, 2023
Pumpkin, candy, prizes
Health Fair - November 12, 2023
Health related giveaways
Holiday Hoopla - December 3 2023
Goodie bag items
Happy Noon Year - December 31, 2023
New Years Eve items or snacks
Senior Bingo
LOCATIONS: HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS
Build Your Brand!
The Wheeling Park District owns and manages many high traffic locations that are ideal for building and marketing your brand. In 2021, more than 400,000 visitors took part in programs, events and activities at the Wheeling Park District and enjoyed venues like the Sports Complex and Family Aquatic Center at Heritage Park as well as Chevy Chase Country Club. Research shows the ideal times to showcase your brand is while people are engaging in meaningful and free-time activities. What better way to get the positive response you are seeking than when families are at the park enjoying recreational or leisure activities! Capture the attention of potential customers while they are receptive to learning more about your business or organization.
Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Impressions
Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22)
Approximate Size: 30” wide x 36 “ tall
Dates Available: June 1 - September 3
Cost: $1,000
Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Impressions
Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22)
Approximate Size: 23” wide x 33“ tall
Dates Available: June 1 - September 3
Cost: $950
Family Aquatic Center Group Area
Approximate Views Per Season: 59,700 Impressions
Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22)
Approximate Size: 80” x 60”
Dates Available: June 1 - September 3
Cost: $1200 (Includes cost of printing and banner material)
Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Impressions
Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22)
Dates Available: June 1 - September 3
Cost: $500 (10 seconds every 2 minutes)
Sports Complex
Outside Baseball Field
Approximate Views Per Season: 59,700 Impressions
Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22)
Approximate Size: 80” x 60”
Dates Available: June 1 - September 3
Cost: $1200 (Includes cost of printing and banner material)
TV Monitors
Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Impressions
Target Market: Families, Camp Groups (Ages 5 - 14), Camp Counselors (Ages 16 - 22)
Dates Available: June 1 - September 3
Cost: $500 (10 seconds every 2 minutes)
Sports Complex Inside Baseball Field
Approximate Views Per Month: 58,000 Impressions
Target Market: Out-of-town families, youth ages 6 - 18, corporate athletic players
Approximate Size: 150” wide x 72“ tall
Dates Available: March 1 - November 30
Cost: $1,800
Sports Complex Soccer Fields
Approximate Views Per Month: 32,000 Impressions
Target Market: Hispanic/Spanish speaking market, families, youth ages 6 - 18, regional soccer teams
Approximate Size: 60”x30”
Dates Available: May 1 - September 30
Cost: $1,200
Preferred Vendor List
Approximate Views Per Month: 20,000 Impressions
Target Market: Out of town families, children ages 6 - 18, corporate athletic players
Approximate Frame Size: 36.5” wide x 48” tall
Print Size: 6” wide x 9” tall
Dates Available: June 1 - November 30
Cost: $300 (Includes cost of printing material)
