Parents whose children attend School Districts 54 or 15 can rest assured knowing that during the Thanksgiving holiday break, when school is out, their kids ages 5-12 can have a blast going on fun field trips. The Hoffman Estates Park District offers child care for children needing care on school holidays, institute days and in-services. On full days off, child care is offered from 7 a.m. through 6 p.m. Children must arrive by 9 a.m. Programs are available at Willow Recreation Center (3600 Lexington Dr.) or the Triphahn Center (1685 W. Higgins Rd.). The children are bussed to the field trips on the park district’s bus. The full days off programs are open to all residents and non-residents: Read More »
The community is invited to try Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center (PSSWC) in Hoffman Estates for free on Saturday, Oct. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. Activities will include 30-minute fitness class demos, personal training, and nutrition educational sessions, pickleball, indoor climbing wall, door prizes, wellness vendors and more. Current members can bring a guest to work out for free. Childcare will be available. Local restaurant Bibibop will be onsite offering samples of its Asian cuisine. Read More »
Dress up your furry friend for Halloween and enter our photo contest to win a one-year membership to Bo’s Run or Freedom Run Off-Leash Dog Parks, or a gift basket from Bentley’s Pet Stuff. Read More »
The Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) is proud to congratulate its partner AMITA Health in winning the “Best Friend of Illinois Parks” award in the Large Business category from the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD). The honor is awarded to a business or corporation that has demonstrated exemplary support to a local park district, forest preserve, conservation, recreation or special recreation agency. Read More »
Finding time to fit in a fitness class or sports league is a real challenge for busy adults. Balancing the schedules of family, work, and friends can be difficult enough, let alone committing time for working out or playing sports. If this sounds familiar, HE Parks has a solution. The park district offers a variety of drop-in fitness classes and sports programs that allow participants to pay a one-time fee for each session they attend. There is no registration or commitment necessary. Read More »
Fall is approaching with lots of fun things to do!
Mark of distinction recognizes commitment to the highest level of service to the community.
For the second time, HE Parks remains one of the elite park and recreation agencies across the country, by earning accreditation through the National Recreation and Park Association’s (NRPA) accreditation process, CAPRA (Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies). The accreditation process covers the previous five year period. Read More »
Kids of all ages can enjoy the fun of Halloween without being frightened, and get some exercise, at the many events held by HE Parks this fall.
“We want everyone to have fun this Halloween season,” said Alisa Kapusinski, Director of Recreation for HE Parks. “HE Parks is able to provide our community a variety of non-scary events in a safe environment for the children and families to enjoy!”
Sat. October 13, Pumpkin Fest at Vogelei Park from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Enjoy live music, crafts, climbing wall, games, and free pumpkin decorating. Admission is free. Read More »
HE Parks will hold its first 5K run on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 8 a.m. at its golf course Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club. Participants will run the paved paths through the beautiful rolling hills of the golf course, across many of its charming bridges over waterways. Read More »
Congratulations to Eagle Scout Chris “Alexander” Blackshear and Coach Matt Schultz…This month we had two recipients of the Best of Hoffman Award! Read more
The Hoffman Estates Park District (HE Parks) is proud to congratulate its partner AMITA Health in winning the “Best Friend of Illinois Parks” award in the Large Business category from the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD). The honor is awarded to a business or corporation that has demonstrated exemplary support to a local park district, forest preserve, conservation, recreation or special recreation agency. 
HE Parks will hold its first 
Congratulations to Eagle Scout Chris “Alexander” Blackshear and Coach Matt Schultz…This month we had two recipients of the Best of Hoffman Award! 
