Parks & Recreation

100 Symphony Way

Phone: 847.931.6123

 
Fill out the PARKS AND RECREATION SURVEY
and e-mail to or send
to City of Elgin, Cherie Murphy 150 Dexter Court, Elgin, IL 60120
or
fax to 847-531-7020
For the Spanish version please click here

The Parks & Recreation Department is comprised of several divisions:

Parks | Recreation | Sports Complex | Golf | Hemmens Cultural Center | Special Events

The Parks & Recreation Fall Acitvites Brochure 2008 is now online, along with the Summer 2008 Activities Brochure . Take a look and see what activities and events the Parks & Recreation Department has planned for Elgin!  After you open the brochure, click on Bookmarks on the left side of the window.  That will let you jump to the area you want.

You can now register online for the Fall 2008 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 you can request your Login ID and Pin Number from Online Registration by clicking on My Account tab and clicking on Request New Account Button.  Please note, if you are a resident of the City of Elgin, you must verify your residency in person.

The Parks & Recreation Department works with the Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) to provide recreational opportunities for residents with disabilities. 

The Lords Park Pavilion rental information is now on-line. View or download the PDF information packet today! Lords Park Pavilion Rental Brochure (pdf)

Hosting a Special Event or Block Party?  Download a copy of Elgin’s Special Event Packet here.  Any questions can be directed to Barb Keselica, Special Event Coordinator at 847-931-6625.

Click here to see this month’s calendar of special events. 

Click here for a list and map of all Parks Facilities. The numbers on the map correspond to the numbers on the list of Parks Facilities.

Click here for the most frequently used Elgin Parks and Recreation facilities. 
 

The City of Elgin owns and operates 2 municipal golf courses, The Highlands of Elgin Golf Course and Wing Park Golf Course.

The Elgin Sports Complex, features 10 lighted softball fields, 10 full size soccer fields, The Hill, The Chicago area's premier BMX track, and 2 sand volleyball courts.

The Hemmens Cultural Center offers you the rare opportunity to experience legendary entertainers and world-class performing artists in an intimate setting.

For questions or comments, please e-mail department heads or supervisors: 

 Sean R. Stegall, Assistant City Manager: 

 Randy Reopelle, Director:  

 Maria Cumpata, Recreation and Facilities Superintendent:  

 Mike Lehman, Golf Services Manager:  

 Butch Wilhelmi, Technical Supervisor, Hemmens Cultural Center: 

 Mike Monell, Sports Complex Supervisor: 

 Paul Bednar, Parks Development Coordinator: 

 Jim Bell, Parks Superintendent: