As winter arrives and spring begins to peek around the corner, there is so much to look forward to at your Park District this season! From cozy indoor activities to energizing outdoor fun, our team has planned meaningful ways for all ages to stay active, creative and connected.
We’re kicking off the new year with exciting youth programs, including out New Year, New Me Party where kids can set inspiring goals for 2026 in a fun and creative way. Parents – don’t forget to treat yourselves too! Our Parents Night Out events in February and March offer a well-deserved night off while your children enjoy games, pizza, crafts and more with our staff.
Spring brings even more fun for families! Be sure to hop on over to our Hopper Cottontail Party for crafts, snacks, and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. And later this spring, our Friends of the Parks will host a Disc Golf Ace Race – a great chance to enjoy friendly competition, win prizes and support community parks.
Our winter and spring lineup also includes enriching early childhood programs, youth athletics, senior programming, fitness classes and special events for all ages. Whether you want to learn something new, make new friends, stay active or simply enjoy time as a family – there is a program waiting for you.
At the Sanctuary Golf Course, our heated Toptracer bays remain open all winter long – a great way to practice your golf swing or enjoy a family outing without braving the cold.
Behind the scenes, we continue making progress across our parks system, including improvements supported by OSLAD grants to Sharon’s Bay Park. These investments ensure that New Lenox remains a vibrant, engaging and connected community for generations to come.
As always, I encourage everyone to take pride in our parks and support Bucky the Beaver’s mission to “Stop Trashing Our Parks!” Together, we can keep our community clean, welcoming and beautiful.
Remember… try a new program, attend a new event and be active in your community!
Sincerely,
Ted Schulz
Park Board President