COVID-19 UPDATE: 11/17/2020

With the Governor Pritzker's announcement that the State of Illinois must operate under new Tier 3 mitigation strategies, most Community Park District recreational programming is transitioning to a virtual platform beginning Friday. If you are currently enrolled in programming through the Community Park District, please watch your inboxes for information regarding your program on November 18, 2020.

Again, our staff continues to work to design fun and nimble programming that can be delivered safely. Our goal is to ensure that our community stays active, connected (even at a distance), and healthy - both today and tomorrow.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Cannaday, executive director at 708-354-4580 or email jcannaday@communityparkdistrict.org.

Election Information for Prospective Candidates Seeking the Office of a Park Commissioner for the Community Park District of La Grange Park Board of Commissioners

Community Park District of La Grange Park

April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election for Park District Commissioner

Prospective candidates seeking the office of Park Commissioner for the Community Park District of La Grange Park for the Consolidated Election to be held on April 6, 2021 may request a candidate packet by emailing Jessica Cannaday at jcannaday@communityparkdistrict.org or calling 708-354-4580 to schedule packet pick-up at the Recreation Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road in La Grange Park.

The first day to circulate petitions for the Consolidated Election is Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

The first day for filing petitions is December 14, 2020 beginning at 9:00 a.m. The last day to file is, December 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call the Illinois State Board of Elections, 217-782-4141 or visit their website at www.elections.il.gov

Fall Programming

Our staff has worked diligently to create a fun, safe, and responsive catalog of fall programs the whole family will love! Resident registration begins Thursday, August 27 and nonresident registration will open September 3. All of our fall programs incorporate stringent safety protocol and recommendations from the CDC and IDPH to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our community while providing active programming designed to improve the long-term health and well-being of our residents.

Please note: The recreation center is still closed to walk-in traffic to protect the health of our program participants and community. Please register for your favorite programs online or call 708-354-4580.

If the program you need appears full, please add your child to the waitlist. We will open new sessions to meet demand.

Ready Teddy Preschool Update

We have finalized our return to school plan for Ready Teddy Preschool. You can read the full update here.

Phase 4 Updates

As we move into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, please remember to wash your hands before and after you utilize athletic facilities or participate in programming. Make sure you sanitize your hands frequently. Please wear a face covering if you cannot observe safe social distancing.

• Community Park District of La Grange Park playgrounds are open. Please remember to limit gatherings to less than 50 people when using playgrounds and parks, follow all applicable Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines, sanitize your hands frequently, and wear a mask if you cannot maintain social distance. The Community Park District does not sanitize playground equipment, and patrons use the playgrounds at their own risk. Caregivers are responsible for supervising children and ensuring guidelines are followed.
• Basketball Courts are open. Please be respectful of the community and dispose of your trash in the garbage cans.
• We will be reintroducing indoor programming very soon! Every day we are adding additional programs! You can browse and register for programming in our revised virtual catalog.

Exclusive Park Use Requires a Permit

Park District amenities are available for use on a first-come, first-served basis for the recreational enjoyment La Grange Park residents. Exclusive use of tennis courts, pavilions, basketball courts, etc., must be approved by the Community Park District and a permit must be issued. *For profit use of Community Park District amenities (ie. fitness classes, private instructions, and other paid programming not sanctioned by the park district) without a permit are strictly prohibited. * Click here for permit and reservation information.

Please Continue to Register Online!

Phase 4 allows us to reopen the Recreation Center at a limited capacity for programming. Please utilize our phone and online registration opportunities. Community Park District staff is available to take registration by phone during regular business hours, or you can register online 24/7. You an browse programming in our updated online catalog here

Pet Policy Notice

We have seen a significant increase in people bringing dogs into park tennis courts. This is in direct violation of park district policy.

Dog waste in these courts is not only a public health issue, it is damaging to the courts-especially the courts at Stone Monroe Park, as they are covered in artificial turf.

Please remember it is the policy of the Community Park District not to allow pets in our parks. Out of respect to the welfare and full enjoyment of other park patrons, we ask that you leave your pets at home when visiting the park.

Please notify us if you see violations of this policy by emailing jcannaday@communityparkdistrict.org.

Click here for Online Registration