WE DID IT!!

Over 300 volunteers came out to be part of this great event. not even the heat could stop Blue Island from building this beautiful park. We would like to thank everyone who made it out on build day to help erect this beatiful park. A special “thank You” to all those organizations, businesses, and individuals who donated and helped make this day possible. If you missed out on all the fun, make sure to visit Kiddie Korral soon and enjoy all its new additions….or…..make sure to save the date for our next build. Did someone say “Portland Park”? Wink Wink.

KIDDIE KORRAL RENOVATION

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PARK PAINTBALL TRIP RESCHEDULED TO JULY 31st to accommodate Kiddie Corral Build Day

Shoot to thrill! Enjoy the outdoors at the Badlandz Paintball Field. Participants of this action packed sport will learn team work while testing their own personal abilities in an all day private game event. This is an all inclusive trip, no equipment is required. Participants will each receive a paintball Marker, Face mask, and sufficient paintballs for use during participation. Lunch will be provided at no additional cost (personal snacks are encouraged).

Please note: Parent or guardian must  sign a special waiver form from the Badlandz Paintball Field for enrollment.(Available at front office).

RESCHEDULED TO JULY 31st to accommodate Kiddie Corral Build Day
Departure Time: Bus leaves Park at 7am
Arrival Time: Bus Leaves PB field at 5pm
30 minute trip times both ways
Ages: 10 – 17 yrs
Location: Badlandz Paintball Field (meet at Memorial Park)
Price: $40
Program # 165007
Max 12 Participants (register early to secure your spot)
Registration deadline: Friday, July 22^nd

SPACE IS LIMITED.

CALL AHEAD TO ASSURE AVAILABILITY. 708-385-3304

GUNS N HOSES

Come out and watch area Fire and Police Departments in a 16” softball battle for their chosen charity! All game proceeds go to the 1st place winning teams’ charity! The day will be filled with all sorts of activities including Guns & Hoses bean bag tourneys, Keg Tosses and much more.

Would you like to register your team to play? Call: 708-388-6421 to sign up. Players need not all be members of each department. Team MUST represent a Fire/Police department. Each Team will choose a charity of choice. 100% Payout will go towards the winning team’s charity of choice. Register soon to guarantee your team a spot.

Date: September 17th

Time: 10:00am – ?

Location: Hart Park Stadium

Cost: $1/entry

Program # 225021

YARD SALE

Date: June 11^th (Rain Date –June 12^th)

Time: 9am -3pm

Ages: All Ages Welcome

Location: Memorial Park Lawn

Price: $15 All

Program #: 180013

Register online using Illinois E-Pay:

CRAFT SHOW – Crafters only!

Date: May 12th
Time: 9am – 3pm

Ages: All Ages Welcome

Location: Memorial Park Banquet Hall

Price: $15 All

Program #: 180014

Register online using Illinois E-Pay:

MEMORIAL CAMP OUT

Camp out under the stars this summer and stay with-in your budget. The Memorial Camp out will offer great activities including, a bonfire, Stargazing, night time sports, BBQ and more! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hang out with your friends all night long at the Park. Pre-registration is required. Families are encouraged to attend.

Campers must bring their own sleeping bag, or Tent.

Call ahead for arrangements if no equipment is available to you.

Date: June 10th June 11th (Morning)

Campout Starts: June 10th ,8pm

Campout Pick Up:  June 11th 8am -9am

Ages: 10 – 17 (Families Are encouraged)

Age limit waived with family participation

Coordinators: Park Staff

Price: $2 or free with a good report cards

Program #  102002

ALSO! CHECK THIS OUT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY!

COLLECTOR’S TRADING SHOWROOM!

Whether it’s DC, Marvel, Magik, Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, or Rocks, there’s a collector in us all. Come share your collection with other collectors and the public. Participants are encouraged to sell or trade with other collectors and the public. Tables will be available for matches. All collections are welcome. Registration is required.
Date: June 11^th (Rain Date –June 12^th) During Yard sale

Time: 9am -3pm

Ages: Children, Ages 10 – 17

Location: Memorial Park Banquet Hall

Price: $1 or Free with Good Report Card

Program # 102002

Register online using Illinois E-Pay:

MOVE THAT OLD PARK!!! and make room for a new dream park!

Congratulations to the residents of Blue Island as for the Blue Island Park District was awarded the coveted KaBoom Grant.

What does this mean for me? The KaBoom grant awarded to the Blue Island Park District is specified to replace the existing playground equipment from our Kiddie Corral Park and replace it with a brand new “Dream park”.

What do you mean by “Dream Park”? The KaBoom Grant is designed to replace existing equipment with a playground designed by the people that will be using it. A design committee is formed to combine multiple ideas into a park that will encompass our communities wishes.

How do i get my ideas for this park to the design team? Easy, join us tonight (June 2nd) at Veteran’s Memorial School at 3pm. there you will be able to join the Design Team. Both Parents and children are needed for the design team.

Any other questions can be answered by calling 708-388-6421

Family Pool Passes are back!

Now, more affordable than ever, a family of 4 (two adults 18 and up as well as two children under 18) can cool off throughout the hot summer for as low as $150.  Take advantage of our early bird specials and LOCK-IN those ROCK-BOTTOM prices today for only $50!  Please be prepared to demonstrate a valid State ID or Drivers license including a current utility bill and birth certificate for all kids in the family pool pass (up to 4 children).

Please see 2011 Spring/Summer Program book for rules and regulations or contact us by email.

Phone: (708) 385-3304  or email: info@blueislandparks.org

 Birthdays, Report Card Incentives and holiday cheer are all good reasons to give the gift of play! Stop into the Memorial Park field house during normal business hours and pick up the perfect gift – a gift certificate to the park!

Memorial Park
12804 Highland
Blue Island, Illinois 60406
708.385.3304