Welcome to what we think is the best season at Blue Island Park District – SUMMER! That’s because our parks are a very special destination this time of year. On our site, you’ll find an incredible selection of programs and special events for everyone in your family. Here are a few of our favorites:
Summer Camp – With options for children ages 4-12, including our starter camp with perennial favorite Mrs. C, our day camps fill up quickly. Register today for a fantastic summer experience that includes arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming, and field trips with our highly-engaged staff of counselors.
Stay Cool at the Pool – The best way to stay cool in Blue Island during summer is at Memorial Park Pool and Splash Pad. From Red Cross Swim Lessons to Aqua Zumba to our annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, the pool is a place your whole family will love. Pick up your season pass to take advantage of summer-long savings!
BBQ on the Hill – Scheduled for September 22-23, 2017, our 4th annual festival and BBQ competition will be the best yet. Bring your family out both days to chow down on delicious BBQ and other neighborhood favorites, listen to live music, turn the kids loose in Bounce City, and sample the competition live on Saturday.
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Join the Blue Island Park District September 22-23, 2017 as we host the 4th annual Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned BBQ on the Hill cooking competition and festival. General admission to the event is free, which features live entertainment, craft beer, and this year – there will be sauce.
So. Much. Sauce.
BBQ on the Hill is a celebration of family, friends, fun, and BBQ. Entertainment includes bingo, games, live music, and a bounce house for the kids.
Fest guests are encouraged to come hungry! In addition to taste-testing the competition ribs, attendees will be swimming their way to Sauce Town, the festival’s BBQ food vendor village – conveniently located near Brew City, starring Blue Island Beer Company’s stellar craft beer line-up.
Bookmark blueislandparks.org, Like our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter to get the freshest BBQ on the Hill news as it happens.
Hey kids! Are you Blue Island’s Top Dog?
Now you can prove it by taking part in our first ever BBQ on the Hill “Top Dog” Kids Competition at 6 pm on Friday, September 22. Children ages 8-14 are invited to join in on the cooking competition fun, where each contestant will use provided toppings and hot dogs to create the best doggone hot dog our judges have ever tasted!
But to win, you gotta play. Pre-register for Blue Island’s Top Dog Kids Competition by calling 708-385-3304, or visiting blueislandparks.org, and receive an official BBQ on the Hill chef’s apron. Hurry – space is limited to the first 20 contestants!
BBQ on the Hill
September 22, 2017, 5:00pm - September 23, 2017, 10:00pm
Join the Blue Island Park District September 22-23, 2017 as we host the 4th annual Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned BBQ on the Hill cooking competition and festival. General admission to the event is free, which features live entertainment, craft beer, and this year – there will be sauce. So. Much. Sauce. BBQ on the Hill is a celebration of family, friends, fun, and BBQ. Entertainment includes bingo, games, live music, and a bounce house for the kids. Fest guests are encouraged to come hungry! In addition to taste-testing the competition ribs, attendees will be swimming their way to Sauce Town, the festival’s BBQ food vendor village – conveniently located near Brew City, starring Blue Island Beer Company’s stellar craft beer line-up. Bookmark blueislandparks.org, Like our Facebook page, and follow us on Twitter to get the freshest BBQ on the Hill news as it happens. Hey kids! Are you Blue Island’s Top Dog? Now you can prove it by taking part in our first ever BBQ on the Hill “Top Dog” Kids Competition at 6 pm on Friday, September 22. Children ages 8-14 are invited to join in on the cooking competition fun, where each contestant will use provided toppings and hot dogs to create the best doggone hot dog our judges have ever tasted! But to win, you gotta play. Pre-register for Blue Island’s Top Dog Kids Competition by calling 708-385-3304, or visiting blueislandparks.org, and receive an official BBQ on the Hill chef’s apron. Hurry – space is limited to the first 20 contestants!