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Parks and Recreation
100 Symphony Way
Ph: (847) 931-6123


About Parks and Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of programs, services facilities and parks for you to enojoy.  You can learn about them by clicking on the following links:


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Parks


Parks and Recreation Activities Brochure
The Parks & Recreation Summer 2012 Brochure is now available. Take a look and see what activities and events the Parks and Recreation Department has to offer Elgin! After you open the brochure, click on Bookmarks on the left side of the window to jump to the area you want.

You can also pick up a copy of our brochure at any of our facilities. Download locations.

 

2012 Summer Brochure

Online Registration Online Registration

You can now 
register online for many activities. Before attempting to register online, please stop by any of our courtesy desks at The Centre, 100 Symphony Way, and get your Login ID and Pin number, or call us at 847-531-7000. You can also request your Login ID and Pin Number from Online Registration by clicking on Login and the Forgot My Password link. Your information will be emailed to you. Please note: your email address must match the one in our database.

RecRewards are Here!

Rec Rewards

You can now earn points when you register for programs and memberships. Just our way of saying “Thank You”.

 Click here to check out RecRewards


Youth Scholarship Fund   Donate Now!

Did you know the youth scholarship program subsidized over $40,000 in recreation for Elgin youth in 2010? Did you know many, many more were turned away due to lack of funding?  Now we’re asking you to help us keep Elgin Youth active! Please consider a donation today.

 

News Flash
Hawthorne Hill Nature Center seeks volunteers for May 20 workday The city of Elgin’s Hawthorne Hill Nature Center is inviting residents to pitch in for a workday from 2 to 5 p.m. Read on...

2012 Ride for Life Join us for a fun and enjoyable bike ride through Kane County. on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Ride for Life will be the final event during Elgin’s celebration of Bike to Work Week 2012! Read on...

Hawthorne Hill celebrates its 7th birthday! Join us as we celebrate our 7th birthday, on Sunday, June 10, 2012, with an eco-scavenger hunt, guided nature walk, nature crafts, brand new Underground Expedition exhibit, and more! Read on...