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Winter Weather UPDATE blog – New Sled Launch is OPEN!!!

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Welcome to the Winter weather Update Blog! This page was created in the efforts to update the public on Blue Island Park District weather reliant activities such as the Hart Park Ice Rink and our Memorial Park Sledding Hill and Sled Launch.

Memorial Park Sledding Hill: Located at 12804 S. Highland Ave. Blue Island, IL. 60406

Status: Closed till snowfall

Hart Park Ice Rink: Located at 123rd and Western Ave. Blue Island, IL. 60406
The Hart Park Ice Rink is south chicago land’s largest “Free to skate”* ice rink. Our rink is dependent  on the weather and elements, because of this,  opening day and hours will vary thru ought the winter season. Check this update page regularly to check on it’s status.

Status: Due to the weather Hart Park ice rink will not be open for the remainder of the season.


Ice Rink Hours: M – F 3pm – pm  Sat – Sun Noon – 8pm

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Ice Skate Lessons

Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Ice Skate Lessons
Impress your friends with your new skating skills. Sign up for skating lessons this winter season and avoid winter wipe-outs. Ice Skate Lessons will be separated by age groups and are limited in space. Sign up soon!
Days: Saturdays
Dates: January 14th – February 18th
Location: Hart Park Ice Rink
Instructor: Candice Cantelo
Price: $25 for entire course.
Age Groups Lesson Times:
Ages 6 – 7: 10am till 10:45am
Ages 8 – 9: 11am till 11:45am
Ages 10 – 12: 12pm till 1:45pm
Ages 13 – 14: 2pm – 2:45pm
Register online using Illinois E-Pay:

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SWIM LESSONS now available.

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

CLICK HERE TO GO TO SWIM LESSON PAGE

Swim Lessons are now available Mondays thru Fridays or Saturdays!

Enroll your child into one of our many available swim lesson courses. We have classes available Monday thru Friday or Saturdays.
Call in today to get your child enrolled.

Enroll your child into one of our many available swim lesson courses. We have classes available Monday thru Friday or Saturdays.Call in today and get your child enrolled.

Call: 708-385-3304 for detailed times and dates.

or click here to download a swim lesson schedule in PDF.

Call: 708-385-3304 for detailed times and dates.

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FISHING DERBY- THE FISH ARE HERE!!

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011
Get your fishing rod and bait ready to compete for the supreme prize. The Blue Island fishing derby is a great way to spend time with your family and good friends. Held at the Memorial Park Pool, this fishing derby offers all of the fun of outdoor fishing close to home. come early and prepare yourself to win various challenges and prizes! The Official Fishing derby will be held on October 16th from 3pm till 6pm. Prize presentation at 6:30pm.
Obtenga su caña de pescar y anzuelos para compiten para el premio supremo. El Blue Island fishing derby es una buena forma de pasar tiempo con su familia y los amigos. Celebrada en la piscina Memorial Park, el Fishing Derby ofrece toda la diversión de la pesca al aire libre cerca de su casa. venga temprano y prepararse para ganar varios desafíos y premios! El Derby de Pesca oficial se realizará el 16 de octubre de 3 p.m. hasta 6 p.m.. Presentación de Premios a las 6:30 pm.
Open fishing times will be available on the following days and times:
Thursday, October 13th: 4pm – 7pm
Fridays, October 14th: 4pm – 7pm
Saturday, October 15th: 12pm – 7pm
Sunday, October 16th: 12pm – 2:30pm (Includes entry to Fishing Derby)
Fishing Derby
When: October 16th
Time: 3pm – 6pm
Ages: All
Where: Memorial Park Pool
Price: $2 per person
Limited amount of rental rods available.

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Men’s Baseball League

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Join now as these team spots will fill up fast!  This is an 18 & over league that will play Sundays (March through October) at Hart Park.  The team fee includes balls, park usage, ump fees, trophies/medals and one pavilion usage for a picnic at the end. This league is a <i>wooden bat only</i> league.

Contact Chris Hobson for more information: 708.388.6421

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