Park District—Fall Fun Guide is online

Fall Fun Guide is online only!

View the Fall Fun Guide online at bataviaparks.org. Mailed copies will not be available this season as information continues to change surrounding COVID-19. Use our website and Fun Guide to get the most updated information regarding all our programs and events!

Fall Fun Guide highlights:

•Fall & Holiday Special Events • New Horizons Preschool • In-Person & Virtual Fitness Classes • Athletics • Virtual Recreation Center

Batavia Park District programs and events are subject to change. Please check bataviaparks.org or call 630-879-5235 for the most recent information.

Bulldog Crimson/Gold Camp

Spend your off-site learning days with the Batavia Park District! The Bulldog Crimson/Gold Camp is a structured, recreational enrichment program that includes designated times for students to complete their remote learning while breaking for gym time, craft activities, and outdoor fun!

Grades

The Bulldog Crimson/Gold Camp is for Kindergarten–6th Grade

Available dates

Wed., Aug. 19—Wed., Sept. 30 *Does not meet on Fri., Sept. 4 or Mon., Sept. 7

Daily fees

AM Session (7:30–11:30am)—$25 Lunch Bunch (11:30am—1:30pm)—$5 PM Session (1:30–5:30pm)—$25

For additional information, please visit bataviaparks.org/ bulldogcrimsongoldcamp.

Kayak & Paddleboat rentals continue through Sept. 27

Kayak and paddleboat rentals continue at the Batavia Riverwalk, near Peg Bond Center, through Sun., Sept. 27.

Rental hours:

Saturdays & Sundays, 1–6pm *Open Mon., Sept. 7, 1–6pm

Rental Fees:

Kayaks—$10 per 30 minute rental

Paddleboats— $15 per 30 minute rental

Mom & Son Fall Fun

Thurs., Sept. 17 | 4–5:30pm or 6:30–8pm Sun., Sept. 27 | 1–2:30pm or 3:30–5pm Enjoy special time with your son at West Main Community Park this fall! This year’s Mom & Son event will feature new fall festivities so that social distancing can be maintained. Enjoy a fall scavenger hunt through the trails of West Main, decorate a pumpkin to take home, play bingo for great prizes, and take home a sweet treat. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited for this event. Cost is $16 per couple; an additional son is $8.

Register online at bataviaparks.org.

A Nightmare at West Main

Fri., Oct. 16 & Fri., Oct. 23 Timeslots between 7–9pm

The ghosts are coming out to play in the forest at West Main Community Park. Join us for a haunted hike through our spooky trails. Evil lurks in the forest, so enter if you dare! This event is not suitable for kids under 10 years old. Preregistration is required, and tickets are $10 per person. Every person needs to be registered.

Volunteers needed!

The Batavia Park District is seeking volunteers to host this spooky event! For more information, please contact Bethanne Guidarelli at bethanneg@bataviaparks.org or 630-406-5282 ext. 2066. Batavia Park District programs and events are subject to change. Please check bataviaparks.org or call 630-879-5235 for the most recent information.

Halloween House Decorating Contest

Wed., Oct. 21

Let’s see Batavia’s scary and frightening house decorations in our popular Halloween House Decorating Contest. We will be awarding prizes for overall theme and people’s choice. All displays will be judged between 5–9pm. Cost is $5.

See a list of participating houses at bataviaparks.org on Thurs., Oct. 22.

Visit Batavia Park District’s two newest playgrounds, Levi Newton Park (above) and Wind Energy Park (below).

The Batavia Virtual Recreation • Magic Class Center provides outlets to keep our • Magic Class Part II minds and bodies healthy, learn new • Balloon Animal Workshop ideas, be creative, and have fun! • Online Slime Lab There are a variety of classes to take • The History & Science via Zoom with a live instructor or of Carnival Games pre-recorded to complete at your • Young Rembrandts Food Fun own convenience. • Young Rembrandts Nature Stars

New places to play

Two Batavia Park District playgrounds were updated this summer as part of the Playground Replacement Program. Levi Newton Park— 1S020 W. Mallory Dr., Geneva

This playground boasts a ten foot tall mega tower, electric piano panel, animal sound board, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, and fish ladders to make climbing a new experience. Wind Energy Park— 850 Wind Energy Pass, Batavia

The Jax Star Climber is great for several age groups with larger climbing surfaces, and the Cyclo Cone Plus Climber allows for climbing and spinning at the same time, putting a new twist on the traditional merry-go-round!

View a list of all the park amenities at bataviaparks.org/

Batavia Virtual Recreation Center

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• Young Rembrandts Pets in Action • Young Rembrandts Under the Sea • At-Home Athletic Box

Visit bataviaparks.org/bataviavirtual-recreation-center for all the details!