UPDATE – AND THE RACE WENT ON! June 21, 2017 – 8pm
Congratulations to our Lucky Ducky winners!
Grand Prize – The Shimek Family, Raegan Shimek – enjoy your Weekend Getaway to Eagle Ridge Resort in Galena!
2nd Place – Chantalle Porter-Phillips – $250 Cash!
3rd Place – Brenda Bird Gramann – inflatable duck. Brenda auctioned off the duck to raise more money for the Veterans Memorial Park renovation project, and to the joy of son Colton Miller, Mom Heather donated $45-50 to get the duck! Thanks Heather and Brenda!
Link to the Carol Stream Parks Foundation Facebook page to view photo album videos!
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UPDATE – THE RACE IS BACK ON!
The Duck Race has been rescheduled to this Wednesday, June 21, at 8pm, Coral Cove Water Park.
The purchase of duck entries has been extended until just prior to the event at the water park.
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Join our wacky Executive Director Jim Reuter and get your Duck Entry for only $5 to participate in the Duck Races at Coral Cove Water Park, 8pm Saturday, June 17. Grand prize is Galena at Eagle Ridge Resort Golf & Spa getaway! Get you duck entries at Fountain View or Simkus Recreation Centers, and Coral Cove Water Park today! Proceeds benefit the Veterans Memorial Renovation Project. Find out more about the project at https://www.gofundme.com/veterans-memorial-at-memorial-park
In an effort to distract the geese and stabilize/naturalize the shoreline at Veteran’s Park, we’ve restored the shoreline at the “channel” of the park. This project sets the example of what some of the other shorelines might look like. It discourages the geese and acts as a buffer to improve water quality along this corridor. Eventually it will become appealing with a variety of plants and flowers that will attract butterflies and birds.
There’s a bit going on Memorial Day! Join the community at 11 am on May 29 at Memorial Park, 342 Thunderbird Trail, for a service honoring our Veterans. Head over to Coyote Crossing afterwards for some mini golf. Buy one round and get one round free! Join Fountain View Fitness and pay no enrollment fee on May 29, 30 and 31.
At the May 8, 2017 Carol Stream Park District Board of Commissioners’ Meeting, four Board Members were honored for their service. Re-elected in the last public election, Brian Sokolowski, Park Board member since 2001, was sworn in as Commissioner for a 5th term. He was also elected by the other six Commissioners as Board President, a position held for one year. Brenda Gramann was re-elected Commissioner for her 5th term. She has also served the Park Board since 2001. Commissioner Jackie Jeffery read a Resolution honoring the service of departing Board Member Wynn Ullman. Commissioner Ullman served the Board since 2009, and is leaving to pursue other interests. Park District Executive Director Jim Reuter presented Commissioner Jackie Jeffery with an engraved plaque and gavel in honor of her term as Board President for the past two years.
The Carol Stream Park District Board of Commissioners also includes current Board Vice President, John Jaszka, Commissioner Dan Bird and Commissioner Tim Powers. All Board Members mentioned were passionately involved with the building of Fountain View Recreation Center, McCaslin Park Sports Complex, Bark Park, Armstrong Park reservoir project, and several playground renovations to include KidsWorld and Bierman Park.
Park Board Commissioners set the policies that guide the Park District. Elected by residents to represent the community’s best interests, Board members serve a four-year term and receive no compensation for their time. At this time Board Members are reviewing how to proceed with filling the vacancy left by Wynn Ullman. Look for more information in the near future.
We have another way you can help contribute to this community fundraising effort and Help us Raise the Flag! Use the GoFundMe account to make a donation!
The current Memorial at the park is in need of some positive changes to bring it up to modern-day standards and to recognize the significance of the park as the gathering place it was meant to be, honoring those who sacrificed their lives for community and country.
Carol Stream’s Memorial Park’s “Raise the Flag” project plan includes several awe-inspiring amenities to remember those who sacrificed their lives for our community and country. Military monuments will include the American Flag, and the military flags that serve the branches of Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
The renovation budget goal is $200,000, which is needed before breaking ground. The originally anticipated May 2017 completion date is realized as too aggressive, so the completion date is to be determined in 2018. Help us “Raise the Flag” with your donation.
Donate to fund the renovation through the Carol Stream Parks Foundation, OR, donate to fund the park renovation through our new GoFundMe account.
Thank you for your impact and helping us to Raise the Flag!
Find special events and family fun days at Coral Cove Water Park and Coyote Crossing Mini Golf in our Summer Activity Guide. All day Awesome Adventure Camp offers resident rates to parents that work in Carol Stream. Over 30 sports camps for all ages, along with Dance, Gymnastics and Theater camps. Work out with us at Fountain View Fitness Center. Create a memorable experience with so many great things to do through the Carol Stream Park District.
Resident registration begins May 5. Nonresident registration begins May 12. Summer season begins June 5.
This is a good time of year to start thinking about summer and the next school year! Early bird rates are available now for Awesome Adventure Summer Camp (until May 15), Preschool program (2017-18 year), and Coral Cove Water Park season passes. Call 630-784-6100 for more information or refer to our website or Activity Guide.
Congratulations to our Dolphins Swim Team! We won the Division Championship for the 3rd straight year in a row! The Dolphins were also undefeated all season, beating out Bensenville, Bolingbrook, Elk Grove and Oak Brook. We have 55 swimmers that qualified to advance to the NIWSC (Northern Illinois Winter Swim Conference). The conference will have 352 swimmers competing, representing all 15 teams in the three divisions of the conference. The Carol Stream Dolphins are in the South division of the NIWSC. Go Dolphins!
Go to the Dolphins Swim Team Facebook page for more pictures and posts.
Find spring fun in this guide that has April and May activities. Start planning your child’s birthday party with one of our themed parties or have a Splash Bash at Coral Cove Water Park! View water park early bird rates and register for membership by May 1 to save money.
Picnic shelters are popular for family, neighborhood parties or sporting events, and we have eight shelters you can choose from to rent. The spring guide also has a variety of Fitness, Sports, Leagues, Tournaments, Swimming, Arts, Music, Theater, Gymnastics, Dance, Preschool, School-care activities and programs and more. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for our JustPlay! Sports & Recreation Festival on May 20!
Resident registration opens March 3. Nonresident registration opens March 10.
Eagle Scout Candidate Brendon Cullerton builds us a Gaga Pit! Brendon sanded and stained the wood and sub-assembled the pit at home. The pit was finished at the park district maintenance building and will be used for youth recreational programs. Thank you Brendon!
Just what is Gaga Ball? Gaga is a fast paced, high energy sport played in an octagonal pit. Dubbed a kinder version of dodgeball, the game is played with a soft foam ball, and combines the skills of dodging, striking, running, and jumping, while trying to hit opponents with a ball below the knees. Players need to keep moving to avoid getting hit by the ball. Fun and easy, everyone gets a serious workout. From gagacenter.com.
