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Visit princetonparkdistrict.org to view up-to-date Calendar of Events, League Schedules, and much more information pertaining to the Princeton Park District & BCMC.
Staff Park Board Commissioners
Tammy Lange Executive Director
Nick Davis Assistant Director
Shannon Blosser-Salisbury Rental Coordinator
Nathan Cook Superintendent of Maintenance
Mark Yaklich Park Maintenance Coordinator
John Larsen Metro Center Maintenance Staff
Andrew Marti, President; Dennis Nink, Vice President; Brandon Nyman, Secretary; Abbie Cochran, Commissioner; Les Youngren, Commissioner
Bob Russell Park Board Attorney
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Blake Hildebrand Park Maintenance
Brett Renner Recreation Supervisor
Jay Kepner Aquatic Supervisor 2 December 2023 | www.princetonparkdistrict.org
Board and Staff Information �������������������������������������������������������������2 Park District Information ������������������������������������������������������������������3 BCMC Facility Information ��������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Membership Information ������������������������������������������������������������������5 Park Memorial Programs ����������������������������������������������������������������� 6 BCMC Gym & Pool �����������������������������������������������������������������������������7 BCMC Rental Information ���������������������������������������������������������������� 8 American Red Cross ������������������������������������������������������������������������� 9 BCMC Day Camp ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 9 Isshinryu Karate ������������������������������������������������������������������������������10 Outdoor Parks Information ������������������������������������������������������������� 11 Due to the large amount of information available in the Princeton Park District brochure, errors before and after publication may occur. We apologize for any errors in this brochure, and we will advise you of any changes as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding when these situations arise.
Park District Information PRINCETON PARK DISTRICT BUREAU COUNTY METRO CENTER
837 Park Avenue West, Princeton, IL 61356 Phone : 815-872-0840 • Fax: 815-872-6200 www.princetonparkdistrict.org
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY & EXCELLENCE At the Bureau County Metro Center/Princeton Park District we are constantly striving to provide you with quality recreational activities and programs. • Registrations are on a first-come, first-serve basis. • Registration fees must be paid at time of registration. • BCMC/PPD reserves the right to cancel, postpone, combine classes, or change instructors. • Some programs will have age restrictions noted. If participant is a minor, a parent or guardian must sign the waiver. • If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with a class or activity, please tell us so we can respond. If you have a concern, please contact the Executive Director. Your complete satisfaction is valued, and we will work with you to resolve your concerns and provide complete satisfaction. • Requests for compensation for relinquishing a membership or program are to be addressed with the Executive Director. This may be done on a pro-rated basis. Upon authorization by the Director, board approval will take place on the third Monday of the month. PARK BOARD MEETINGS The Princeton Park District Board Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month beginning at 5:00 pm. Meetings are held at the Bureau County Metro Center. The public is encouraged to attend. INCLEMENT WEATHER ANNOUNCEMENTS Our programs may be canceled during inclement weather. All cancellations and closings will be announced on www.princetonparkdistrict.org, Facebook, or sign up for BCRalerts.
ADA COMPLIANCE At the Bureau County Metro Center/Princeton Park District, in compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act, request that persons with disabilities who require certain accommodations to allow them to observe and/or participate in Park Board meetings, programs, or events or have questions about the accessibility of a meeting or facility, contact the BCMC or call (815) 872-0840 to allow the Princeton Park District to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. MEMBER/RESIDENT/NON-RESIDENT PROGRAM FEE STRUCTURE Many non-park district residents or non-members use local recreation services but make no tax or membership contribution to help support the operations. Therefore, it is not equitable for these participants to enjoy the parks, facilities, or services that residents and members are either taxed on or pay a membership fee to maintain and operate. Thus higher registration fees are necessary to supplement and help maintain the parks and facilities as well as provide for staffing. Member - Anyone that has a valid membership with the BCMC. Resident - Anyone living within the Princeton Park District taxing district. Non-Resident - Anyone living outside of the Princeton Park District taxing district. In our publications you will see that most of our programs and classes will list three prices. The first being BCMC member fee, the second being the non-member resident fee and the third being the non-member non-resident fee. Proof of residency within the Princeton Park District boundaries may be requested.
MISSION STATEMENT It is our mission to provide leisure and recreation services to our communities and to provide safe, inviting and family oriented activities for all residents.
Total Tree Care Experienced Tree Maintenance and Removal
Senior Rates Fully Insured Free Estimates
Services include: •Trimming • Pruning • Dangerous Removal • Grinding • Brush • Lot Clearing 24 Hr. Emergency Service
815-883-4551
Liberty Village RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Liberty Villas Supportive Living Bounce Back Memory Lane Fitness for the Mind 815-875-6600 140 N. 6th St., Princeton, IL www.libertyvillageofprinceton.com
NOT-FOR-PROFIT PROVIDER
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Facilities UPDATES TO HOURS OF OPERATION CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.PRINCETONPARKDISTRICT.ORG HOURS Mon - Thu Fri Sat Sun
5:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. 5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
HOLIDAY HOURS CLOSED • Christmas Eve • Christmas • New Year’s Eve • New Year’s Day • Easter
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING ROOM
8-TRX Bands SkiErg 2-Row Machines THE WEIGHT ROOM
• 1-Plate Loaded Incline Press • 1-Plate Loaded Multi Press Machine • 1-Plate Loaded Advanced Incline • 16-Strength Training Machines • Cybex 6 Station Modular Unit • Dumbbells from 2½ - 100 lbs • 4-Half Racks
2-Assault Treadmills Battle Ropes Plyo Boxes
2-Volleyball Courts 3-Pickleball Courts THE CARDIO ROOM
10-Treadmills 6-Ellipticals 5-Recumbant Bikes 4-Arc Trainers 2-Upright Bikes 1-Climbmill 1-Ascent Trainer 2-LANE INDOOR 1-Concept II Rower WALKING/RUNNING TRACK 1-Functional Trainer (Multi Use • 17 Laps to the mile Weight Lifting Machine) • Must be 15 years of age or 1-Lateral X older to use 1-Octane XTOne • Track pass available for use of 1-Octane Seated Elliptical just the walking track 1-Krankcycle
Heavy Bag Speed Bag Kettle Bells
• Memorial Day • July 4th • Labor Day • Thanksgiving
Medicine Balls Slam Balls Exercise Balls
Must be 15 years of age or older LOCKER ROOMS • Men’s and Women’s Showers to use. • Daily locker use is available at SAUNA/JACUZZI no charge - Please lock your • 8 Person jacuzzi locker • Cedar lined sauna • Lockers available to rent - $12 yearly Must be 18 years of age or older to use The BCMC/PPD is not responsible for lost or stolen Swimming suit required items.
INDOOR COURTS
All equipped with Cardio 1-Racquetball/Walleyball Courts Theater Sound System 6-Basketball Hoops
APARTMENTS
2 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-2631
• Secure entry and video intercom • Daily meal included • Meal plans available • Houskeeping • Reserved parking • Utilities (excluding phone), Cable TV & Free Wifi • Common laundry facilities • Access to social and recreational activies Call 815-872-2261 for more information or visit us at 508 Park Ave. East • Princeton, IL • greenfieldhome.org SM-LA2123867
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not-for-profit provider
2023-2024 Membership Rates *Rates effective July 1, 2023* RESIDENT ANNUAL
BANK PLAN
6 MONTH
New
Renewal
New
Renewal
Family
$467
$417
$41.00
$36.83
$269.00
One Parent Family
$402
$352
$35.58
$31.42
$230.00
Couple
$402
$352
$35.58
$31.42
$230.00
Adult
$307
$257
$27.67
$23.50
$175.00
Sr. Citizen Couple
$272
$222
$24.75
$20.58
$158.00
Sr. Citizen
$202
$152
$18.92
$14.75
$113.00
College
$202
$152
$18.92
$14.75
$113.00
Youth
$202
$152
$18.92
$14.75
$113.00
NON-RESIDENT ANNUAL
BANK PLAN
6 MONTH
New
Renewal
New
Renewal
Family
$542
$492
$47.25
$43.08
$317.00
One Parent Family
$482
$432
$42.25
$38.08
$278.00
Couple
$482
$432
$42.25
$38.08
$278.00
Adult
$382
$332
$33.92
$29.75
$223.00
Sr. Citizen Couple
$362
$312
$32.25
$28.08
$207.00
Sr. Citizen
$282
$232
$25.58
$21.42
$162.00
College
$282
$232
$25.58
$21.42
$162.00
Youth
$282
$232
$25.58
$21.42
$162.00
MONTHLY
Resident $55
Non-Resident $65
DAILY PASS FEE
Adult $8
Sr. Youth/College $7
FITNESS CLASS FEE
Resident $5
Non-Resident $6
FAMILY - Parents and children, up to age 18. Or, full-time college student. ONE PARENT FAMILY - Same as Family, with only one parent on the membership. COUPLE - 2 individuals, age 18 and over, living in the same household. ADULT - Age 18 and over.
SR. CITIZEN - Age 60 and over. SR. CITIZEN COUPLE - Two individuals, living in the same household with at least one of the adults being 60 and over. The other adult must be at least 40 years old. COLLEGE - Full-time college student. Transcript required (min. of 12 hours required). YOUTH - Age 7-18 years.
Visit our website www.princetonparkdistrict.org for programs and activities, group fitness schedules, water fitness schedules, special announcements and more!
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Park District Memorials LIVING TREE MEMORIAL
Looking for a great way to honor a very special person, remember a notable event, or recognize an outstanding organization? The Princeton Park District is proud to offer the Living Tree Memorial Program. Through this program, you can remember a person, event or organization by having a tree planted in their name. With your monetary contribution, a tree will be planted in one of our parks. In addition, the name of the person, event or organization and the year will be displayed on a plaque in the Bureau County Metro Center. This program will also benefit the community as a whole, and the tree can be enjoyed for years to come. To get a Living Tree Memorial, a $25 donation towards a tree fund and a $600 to $700 donation towards the purchase of the tree is needed. Price varies according to the size and type of tree desired. Contact the Bureau County Metro Center to get a Living Tree Memorial Today! (815) 872-0840
THE ZEARING PARK MEMORIAL BENCH PROGRAM
The Princeton Park District is proud to offer The Zearing Park Memorial Bench Program. Through this program, you can remember a person, event or organization by purchasing a park bench. • The Bench is 6 ft. punched Miratherm-Perm in Hunter Green • Installation will be on a 6’x10’x5” concrete slab Please Contact: Tammy Lange, Executive Director or Nathan Cook, Superintendent of Maintenance for bench locations and additional information. (815) 872-0840
Johnsons Carpet Shoppe “New View East Gallery” Custom Showers • Vinyl • Backsplashes Hardwood • Waterproof Flooring Carpet • Ceramic Tile • Furniture Showroom
815-875-3444
www.johnsonscarpetshoppe.com dana@johnsonscarpet.comcastbiz.net
1033 N. Main Street Princeton, IL 61356
Julie Duncan Realtor® 309.826.9845
Roxana Noble Realtor® 815.878.7171
Jennifer Carlson Realtor® 513.815.0183
Serving 6th-12th Grade
609 S. Main St. Princeton, IL 61356
Tues 4pm-8pm • Fri 6:30pm-11pm To learn more or support Second Story, check out our website:
secondstoryteencenter.org 1027 1/2 North Main St. Princeton • 815-303-4111 6 December 2023 | www.princetonparkdistrict.org
SM-LA2123945
Ed Neaves, Managing Broker
Gym
INDOOR COURTS
• Two Basketball Courts • Volleyball Courts • Racquetball Court • Indoor Batting Cage
TWO-LANE INDOOR TRACK
• Running or Walking • 17 Laps to a Mile
Must be 15 years of age or older to use the track.
Pool
Visit the website for pool and water schedule
• Heated 6-Lane Pool - 25 yards in length • Private and Group Swim Lessons • Water Aerobics & Aqua Tots • Adult Open Swim • ADA accessible • Children’s wading pool • Sauna & Jacuzzi • Life Guard Certification Courses www.princetonparkdistrict.org | December 2023 7
Rentals/Shoemake Event Center
Wedding Rental Packages Seating for 150 starting at $850
2 Reserved hours for set up 2 Kitchen facilities for caterer 2 Set up and tear down of tables and chairs 2 Bar service available for an additional fee For more details go to www.princetonparkdistrict.org or call 815-872-0840.
Shoemake Event Center is the perfect place for parties, showers, meetings and conferences. Our full kitchen is available for rentals.
BUSINESS AND CORPORATE RENTALS Shoemake Event Center and our Conference Room present a professional and comfortable setting for your next business meeting or corporate seminar. Whether your set-up is theater, banquet, or classroom style, we can set up for any need!
Amenities included with rental are:
Kitchen • TV/VCR/DVD Player • LCD Projector • Stages Microphones • Podium • Internet Ready • Wi-Fi • Screen For more information or to make reservations please call the Metro Center at (815) 872-0840.
PARTY PACKAGES
These rates are during regular open hours of the BCMC
MEMBER Gym Jamboree 2.5 hrs long
NON-MEMBER
$105 (5-30 guests) $115 (5-30 guests)
(Gym, Conference Room, Kitchen)
SHOEMAKE EVENT CENTER RATES Shoemake Hall 3 hours or less $200, each additional hour $30 East or West Wing 3 hours or less $120, each additional hour $25 Conference Room 3 hours or less $50, each additional hour $10
Pool Party 2.5 hours long
$115 (5-30 guests) $125 (5-30 guests)
(Pool, Conference Room, Kitchen)
Party Package 2.5 hrs long
$125 (5-30 guests) $135 (5-30 guests)
(Pool, Gym, Conference Room, Kitchen)
Rental hours must include your set up and clean up time.
• Every additional hour added, $50 extra
These prices are during regular open hours. Not for Profit rates available with proof of Not for Profit status.
• A room upgrade is an additional $25
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• Every additional group of 30, add $25
American Red Cross AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGUARD TRAINING
CPR FIRST AID AND AED TRAINING
Learn lifesaving skills to help keep people safe in, on and around the water. American Red Cross certification is recognized nationwide so you can work anywhere in the U.S. Course participants will learn what it takes to be a professional lifeguard. Must have a minimum class size of four.
Combine CPR and First Aid training to teach participants to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants, children, and adults. Learn about first aid for cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, bleeding, sprains and strains; treat sudden illnesses, including poisoning and heat and cold emergencies; minimize the effects of shock; recognize emergencies and take action; and understand the role of AEDs in the Cardiac Chain of Survival. Useful textbook helps students retain skills and serves as a reference tool in an emergency. This is a great class for teachers, parents, and other child care providers. Please bring a lunch. Must have a minimum class size of four. On site training available. Call to schedule one today. Location: Metro Center Ages: 12 years and older Fee: $55
Location: Metro Center Ages: 15 years and older Fee: $250
Certifications valid for: CPR (2 yrs) First Aid (2 yrs)
Certifications valid for: CPR Pro (2 yrs) First Aid (2 yrs) Lifeguarding (2 yrs)
Call for more information or check out our website for next classes.
Call for more information or check out our website for next classes.
Princeton Park District Day Camp
Our goal for this program is to create a safe and active environment for your kids where they’ll have access to our parks, gymnasium, games, and swimming pools. SUMMER DAY CAMP Ages: 5 - 12 years old Days: When school is not in session Time: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25/$27/$29
AFTER SCHOOL Ages: 5 - 12 years old Days: Monday - Friday Time: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cost: $13/$16/$19 www.princetonparkdistrict.org | December 2023 9
Isshinryu Karate Isshinryu Karate Classes will teach students street selfdefense. These techniques can be used in everyday defense against one or more attackers, ground fighting, traditional martial arts. WHAT DOES ISSHINRYU KARATE OFFER YOU? • Develops Self-Image • Improves Self-Esteem • Helps Improve Grades • Motivates You to Think Positively • Exercises Every Muscle in Your Body • Relieves Stress • Promotes Personal Success • Improves Flexibility • Improves Balance and Coordination • Tones and Shapes Your Body WHO BENEFITS? Everyone does! Everyone achieves the benefits of confidence, focus and self control while learning the skills to be a “super achiever”. With the achievement of belt ranks, you will learn the concentration skills to set goals and reach them. Being good at Karate-Ka is not our only goal. We also stress academic achievements as an important part of life. With personal attention from our professional instructors, each student becomes self-assured. The Isshinryu Classes are under the direction of Master Cliff Morse, 7th degree Black Belt. Master Morse has over 40 years of martial arts experience. Master Morse’s instructors will bring an exciting new way to learn martial arts, which will keep every student interested and wanting to learn more. Location: Metro Center Days: Mondays & Thursdays Kids: 6 - 7 p.m. Adult: 7 - 8 p.m. Weapons: 8 - 9 p.m. Fees: $25/$30/$35 (1 Class/week) or $40/$45/$55 (2-3 Class/week) All testing fees and the costs of weapons classes are included. *All Prices are subject to change at any time.*
INSURANCE COVERAGE YOU CAN COUNT ON
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Charmaine Hansen
Call For Your Free Quote (815) 875-6079
Dave Yespsen
717 S. Main Street Princeton, IL 61356
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Outdoor Parks
Zearing Park
Alexander Park
PARK FEATURES • Picnic/BBQ Areas • Horseshoes • Shelters • Playground • Restrooms • Sand Volleyball Court • Ball Fields
• Soccer Fields • Concessions • 1.3 Mile Walking/Bike Path • 3 Acre Pond with Pier • Fishing • Dog Park (Opening Spring 2024)
City-County Park PARK FEATURES • Picnic/BBQ Areas • Baseball/Softball Diamonds • Horseshoes • Shelter • Playground • Restrooms • Sand Volleyball Court • Log Cabin
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PARK FEATURES • Fishing • Horseshoes • Picnic Areas • Shelters • Playground
• Restrooms • Volleyball Courts • Disc Golf • 4 Pickleball Courts
West Side Ball Park PARK FEATURES • 2 Ball Fields • Concession Stand • Restrooms
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Michael Alvarado Spring Valley (815)664-4145
Ron Behrends Tiskilwa (815)646-4121
Tyler Hansen Walnut (815)379-9297
G.W. Leynaud Spring Valley & Princeton (815)872-0914
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