December News at the DeKalb Park District
Breakfast with Santa
Santa is coming to town on Saturday, December 11 at River Heights Clubhouse! Come see the big guy in person from 9-10:30 am, participate in a craft, visit our storytelling corner, and enjoy a light breakfast.
Space is limited. Sign up early! Registration is required and must be paid in advance, and will be sold until full or by December 8. Fee $15 R/$19 NR per person.
Light Up with Glee!
Participate in our 2nd Annual Holiday House Decorating Contest and enter by December 7. Compete in THREE categories this year:
- Best Overall Theme
- Light Up the Town
- People’s Choice
Fee is just $5 to participate and is for DeKalb residents only.
Winter Program Guide Now Available!
Play YOUR way this winter season and check out the Winter 2022 Program Guide that highlights:
- Polar-palooza & Daddy Daughter Heroes Dance
- Indoor Soccer Leagues
- Youth Basketball Leagues
- NEW! Adult and Youth Variety Programs
- NEW! Youth and Adult Athletics Programs
- Sled Hill & Ice Rink Information
- And More!
WinNew District Website!
The DeKalb Park District’s new website is launching sometime this December- we can’t wait to share it with you!
We are seeking individuals to join a focus group to let us know what you think and provide additional feedback.
Interested? Contact Marketing Coordinator, Katie Drum at kdrum@dekalbparkdistrict.com or call (815) 758-6663 ext. 7275.
Open Gym Times at Haish Gym
Come visit us for open gym times geared towards all age groups and fitness goals! Children 10 and younger must be supervised by an adult at all times. Get a membership pass or drop-in for $5 residents and $6 non-residents. Location: 303 South 9th Street
General Open Gym (All Ages)
Monday-Friday | 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Youth Only Open Gym (Ages 14-17)
Mondays & Wednesdays | 4:00 -7:00 pm
Saturdays | 10:00 am-Noon
Youth Only OpAdults Only Open Gym (Ages 18+)
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Saturdays | 8:00 – 10:00 am
Or check out our Open Indoor Walking, Open Pickleball, and Open Soccer at the Sports & Recreation Center!
Open Find Your Fitness
Whatever your wellness goals are, the DeKalb Park District has a Membership Pass to fit those needs!
Choose from our annual Fitness Center, Pickleball, Indoor Walking, Lap Swim, Open Gym, or Combo Membership Passes.
Meet Ronnie the River Otter!
The DeKalb Park District is excited to introduce an addition to our team with the District’s NEW mascot, Ronnie the River Otter!
Ronnie was swimming along the Kishwaukee River when he noticed all the fun and decided to join Park District staff. He can’t wait to meet all of you!
Happy Holidays!
DeKalb Park District Administration Offices and select facilities will be closed on December 24, 25, 27, & 31 and January 1, 3 & 17 in observation of the Christmas, New Years, and Martin Luther King Jr. holidays.
The Sports & Recreation Center and Haish Gym amenities will be open on December 27 and January 3.
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