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Free Movie nights!

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

Monday Family Movie Nights

Monday nights are for families! Enjoy a comfortable evening with your family at the park. Let the Park District host your family on the first Monday of the month. In addition to that, each night we will host a special theme with family-friendly activities and prizes. All Movies are held at the Memorial Park Pavilion.

Kung fu Panda 2

June 4 – 8:30pm Movie – 7:30pm Demonstration

Arrive early for a free lesson in Self-defense/Jujitsu and an amazing demonstration on martial arts with the renown Master David Cervantes. All youth participants will be entered into a drawing for a free session of Self-defense classes at the Blue Island Park District. Please wear loose fitting clothing to participate in demonstrations.

Toy Story 3

July 2 – 8:30pm sunset

Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite toy for the viewing of this film.

Ever feel like some of your older toys aren’t receiving enough love? Donate the toys that you’ve outgrown for a chance to win some awesome prizes. Each donated toy can be exchanged for a raffle ticket. After the Movie, The Park District will raffle off an abundance of pool passes to our Memorial Park Pool. All Donated toys will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides

Aug. 6th, 8:00pm – sunset

Ahoy! thar bucko! Are you interested in joinin’ us for a night o’ pirate themed adventure? This movie night has gone under siege by Pirates! As they say, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ’em”. Come dressed as a pirate to our final installment of our Monday Movie Nights. All pirate or nautical themed participants will receive a SUNKEN TREASURE MAP that can be used to find one of the amazing prizes hidden somewhere on the Memorial Park property. The Treasure hunt will start after the end of the viewing. Participants of the park treasure hunt are encouraged to bring a flashlight.

“Only t’ savvy treaaye hunters will be granted knowledge o’ t’ treaayes hinden within, hardy har har!”

-Pirate Joe

All movie start times are scheduled to commence at the projected sunset time. Arrive early for preferred seating. Times will be subject to daylight. All movie night admissions are free.

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GUYS, Man your bases!

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011

Men’s 16” Softball Summer League

Sign up for a great adult softball season. All players are to be at least 18 years of age or older. This league consists of 10 games followed by a single elimination tournament. Cash prizes for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers of the regular season along with 1st & 2nd place for the playoffs. There will be a Mandatory Captain’s Meeting and all team representatives will be notified a week in advance. All outstanding fees are due at the Captain’s Meeting.

Season begins May 17th.
Thursdays at 6:15pm, 7:15pm or 8:15pm
Tuesday rain days)
Registration Deadline:May 10th
Location: Hart Park
Team Fee: $650
Program #145001

Men’s Wiffle Ball League – North Division

We are proud to introduce our Wiffleball North Division. Outdoor wiffleball doesn’t get better than this! This June, five teams will clash against each other over an 8 week + playoffs season followed by a championship game against the Wiffleball South Division champs at the Blue Island Wiffleball World Series. This is an open league and registrations will be taken at a first team come first served basis. Team rosters max at 12 players.

League Supplies bats, balls, trophies, and umps. Sign up cut off is May 29th. Secure your teams spot soon. Team sponsorship suggested.

League Starts: June 6th
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 6pm
Location: Louis Lombardo Playground (”York Park”)
Team Registration: $250
Age: 18 and up
Program # 182010

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TRIPS TRIPS and MORE TRIPS

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Visit our park trips and events page HERE for a line up of our upcoming field trips. Hurry! Spots are filling fast.

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTED TRIP

Paintball Trip

If you participated in last summer’s paintball trip, then no words need to be spoken, we’ll see you there. For those who did not and are interested in alternative sports, listen up! The sport of Paintballing has become one of the fastest growing sports in the country. with over 10 major fields in Illinois alone, it’s no wonder why paintball has become so popular in our area. This is your chance to experience this awesome sport first hand. Registrations must be submitted 3 weeks prior to trip.

No experience or equipment is required to attend these trips. Registration includes Transportation, Mark Rental, Marker rental, Unlimited air refills and 200 paint rounds. It is recommended to prepare for purchase of additional paint rounds. A sack lunch is recommended. Park District will supply a cooler for storage. All Participants under 18 years of age will require a notarized, signed waiver form from Badlandz (available from the Park District). No exceptions! Limit 12 participants per trip.

TRIP 1
Date: June 30, 2012
Departure from park: 7:30am
Playtime: 9am – 4pm
Departure from field 4pm
Arrival back to Park: 5pm (estimated)
Ages: 12 and up
Price: $50 per participant
Trip Registration # 165007b

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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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SAVE A TURKEY – GIVE A NAME!

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

NAME THAT TURKEY

This Thanksgiving the Blue Island Park District will be home to two Special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Turkey! Unfortunately, these two love birds are currently nameless and they need your help. We need your help naming these two birds. The two most creative names will be selected by a panel of judges. The two winners, alongside a special guest, will have the honor of pardoning our two poultry friends from this year’s dinner table. Stop by the Memorial Park Field House to submit your entry. Mr. and Mrs. Turkey will be here waiting for you!

pavos sin nombre

Este Thanksgiving el Blue Island Park District será el hogar de dos invitados especiales, el Sr. y la Sra. Turkey! Por desgracia, estos dos pájaros del amor son actualmente sin nombre y necesitan su ayuda. Necesitamos su ayuda para nombrar a estos dos pájaros. Los dos nombres más creativos serán seleccionados por un panel de jueces. Los dos ganadores, junto a un invitado especial, tendrán el honor de perdonar a nuestros dos amigos aves de la mesa de la cena de este año. Pase por el Memorial Parque de Field House para presentar su entrada. El Sr. y la Sra. Turkey estará aquí esperando su ayuda.

Date: November 8th – November 18th

Entry Deadline: November 18th at 5:00pm

Pardon Day: November 22nd at 5:00pm

Location: Turkeys will be on display at the

Memorial Park front lawn.

Entry Drop off: Drop Box at Memorial Park

Price: Free

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The Turkeys Are Coming!!!

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Starting November 8th and through November 18th. Two Nameless Turkeys will grace us with their presence at Memorial Park. Viewing hours will be from noon till sunset on weather permitting days.

NAME THAT TURKEY:

NAME THAT TURKEY

This Thanksgiving the Blue Island Park District will be home to two Special guests, Mr. and Mrs. Turkey! Unfortunately, these two love birds are currently nameless and they need your help. We need your help naming these two birds. The two most creative names will be selected by a panel of judges. The two winners, alongside a special guest, will have the honor of pardoning our two poultry friends from this year’s dinner table. Stop by the Memorial Park Field House to submit your entry. Mr. and Mrs. Turkey will be here waiting for you!

pavos sin nombre

Este Thanksgiving el Blue Island Park District será el hogar de dos invitados especiales, el Sr. y la Sra. Turkey! Por desgracia, estos dos pájaros del amor son actualmente sin nombre y necesitan su ayuda. Necesitamos su ayuda para nombrar a estos dos pájaros. Los dos nombres más creativos serán seleccionados por un panel de jueces. Los dos ganadores, junto a un invitado especial, tendrán el honor de perdonar a nuestros dos amigos aves de la mesa de la cena de este año. Pase por el Memorial Parque de Field House para presentar su entrada. El Sr. y la Sra. Turkey estará aquí esperando su ayuda.

Date: November 8th – November 18th

Entry Deadline: November 18th at 5:00pm

Pardon Day: November 22nd at 5:00pm

Location: Turkeys will be on display at the

Memorial Park front lawn.

Entry Drop off: Drop Box at Memorial Park

Price: Free

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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.