The City of Elgin Parks and Recreation Department provides free summer programming in various neighborhood parks and schools. These programs are open to Elgin residents only and registration is not required.
Drop In Playgrounds offers activities for ages 6-12 years from 10 am-3 pm at Wing Park, St. Francis Park, Grolich Park, Community Baptist Church (corner of Mark Ave & Deborah Ave), and Abbott Park.
Rec In The Streets offers activities for ages 5-15 years from 10am-3pm on Tuesdays at Buena Vista playground, Wednesdays at Poplar Creek playground and Thursdays at Lower Wellington.
Open Gym/Fun Centers are available for ages 6-12years at Creekside and McKinley Elementary Schools Monday through Thursdays, 6-8:30pm and for 13-17 years at Elgin Central Thursday through Saturdays, 6-9pm. All of these programs will run through the first week of August.
If you have any questions or are interested in more information, please contact the Elgin Parks and Recreation office at 847-931-6123.