{"id":228,"date":"2025-11-12T21:13:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T21:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/?page_id=228"},"modified":"2026-04-16T08:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:57:53","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/","title":{"rendered":"Programs &amp; Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern hero-2\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-teal-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-text is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading\">Where Fun Finds You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading\">Programs &amp; <br>Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunities to learn, play, and grow with HEParks! From youth sports and aquatics to arts, fitness, and enrichment, our programs in are designed for every age and interest. Browse the categories below to explore what&#8217;s available and find the activities that fit your family&#8217;s schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill-alternate\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-teal-color has-light-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ilhoffmanestatesweb.myvscloud.com\/webtrac\/web\/\">REGISTER NOW<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill-alternate\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-teal-color has-light-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/2026-summer-guide\"> Summer guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill-alternate\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-teal-color has-light-teal-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/spring-2026\">Spring guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-image is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/03\/Programs-Activities.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Kids participating in an indoor swim lesson\" class=\"wp-image-41599 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/03\/Programs-Activities.jpg.webp 1920w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/03\/Programs-Activities-300x169.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/03\/Programs-Activities-1024x576.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/03\/Programs-Activities-768x432.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/03\/Programs-Activities-1536x864.jpg.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1920px; 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Summer Camps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">From before and after school programs to summer camps and days off school care, our experienced staff create engaging activities that keep children active, learning, and having fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Learn more about Aftercare &amp; Summer Camps\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/after-care-and-camps\/\">Learn more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn more about Aftercare &amp; Summer Camps<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Aquatics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Make a splash with swim lessons, aquatic fitness, and water play for all ages. Build confidence, safety skills, and a lifelong love of the water at HEParks pools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Learn more about Aquatics\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/aquatics\/\">Learn more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn more about Aquatics<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Art &amp; Culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Inspire creativity through visual arts, music, theater, and cultural experiences. Participants explore new skills, self-expression, and imagination in supportive, hands-on programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Learn more about Art &amp; Culture\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/art-and-culture\/\">Learn more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn more about Art &amp; Culture<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Athletics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Stay active with youth and adult leagues, clinics, and skills programs across a variety of sports. Build strength, coordination, and confidence while learning teamwork in a fun, inclusive environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Learn more about Athletics\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/athletics\/\">Learn more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn more about Athletics<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Early Learning &amp; Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Give young children a strong start with play-based learning, preschool readiness, and parent-tot experiences. Programs nurture social, emotional, and physical development in safe, age-appropriate settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Learn more about Early Learning &amp; Development\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/early-learning-and-development\/\">Learn more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn more about Early Learning &amp; Development<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Fitness &amp; Wellness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Find your fit with group exercise classes, wellness programs, and training options for every level. Improve strength, balance, and overall well-being while staying motivated in a supportive community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Learn more about Fitness &amp; Wellness\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/fitness-and-wellness\/\">Learn more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn more about Fitness &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Discover a lifelong love of skating. Stay active, build confidence, and have fun on the ice. From hockey leagues and hockey programs to figure skating and public skate days, there is something for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Learn more about Ice\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/ice\/\">Learn more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn more about Ice<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">50+ \/ Seniors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">The senior center is vibrant hub designed exclusively for individuals aged 50 years or better! Discover a place where fun, friendship, and endless activities intertwine, as you enjoy connection, personal growth, and joyous moments shared with like-minded peers!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Learn more about 50+ \/ Seniors\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/senior-center\/\">Learn more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn more about 50+ \/ Seniors<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\t\t<\/swiper-container>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-new-controls-group grouped grouped-position-bottom grouped-layout-split\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"carousel-new-nav-prev\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Previous slide\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"carousel-new-nav-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M-2.40413e-07 5.5L8.25 0.736861L8.25 10.2631L-2.40413e-07 5.5Z\" fill=\"#2C4E3F\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Previous<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"swiper-pagination-block-cc57255d-8d56-4b8d-92da-57f7ab2329e6\" class=\"swiper-pagination grouped\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"carousel-new-nav-next\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Next slide\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"carousel-new-nav-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M9 5.5L0.749999 10.2631L0.749999 0.73686L9 5.5Z\" fill=\"#2C4E3F\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Next<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern cta-2 has-deep-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-81450040fd4ae72484294b3d32ec20ab\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-sky-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-images is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full pattern-image-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/15f485fdabaf6169dc62247df36e2d9b80e5128b-scaled.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2048px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2048\/1536;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/94415fd6f9b7fc328612ac6fb414fdc8feebb787-scaled.jpg&quot;}\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full pattern-image-2\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/e48ccedffb97ce1d4c7bfe9f5a1002e01481bfd5-scaled.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2048\/1366;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/e48ccedffb97ce1d4c7bfe9f5a1002e01481bfd5-scaled.jpg&quot;}\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading pattern-intro-heading has-deep-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c690c2cdd9b46db647a5c30cb340358f\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--deep-navy)\"><strong>Expand Your Horizons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-main-heading has-deep-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4fd4d10ba72e81be7163f0da6bd129d8\">Choosing HEParks Programs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"pattern-lead\">Discover what makes Hoffman Estates Park District stand out with our award-winning programs designed for all ages and interests. From innovative fitness and sports opportunities to creative arts, youth enrichment, and community events, our featured programs highlight the best of what HEParks has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/2026-summer-camp-at-heparks\">view summer camp guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/2026-summer-guide\">summer 2026 program guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/spring-2026\">View 2026 Spring guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/winter-2025-flipbook\/full-view.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">winter 2025 &#8211; 2026 guide<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/fall-2025-draft\/full-view.html\">fall 2025 program guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:150px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light pattern slider-5\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-41604 size-large lazyload\" alt=\"Picture of the trees with the sun peaking through the leaves\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-1024x731.jpg.webp\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-1024x731.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-300x214.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-768x549.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-1536x1097.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2025\/12\/DSC7541-scaled.jpg.webp 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/731;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-1024x731.jpg&quot;,&quot;data-srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/DSC7541-scaled.jpg 2048w&quot;}\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-text is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading\">Featured programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading\">Explore More from Across HEParks<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column pattern-col-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Explore our featured programs designed to keep you active, engaged, and connected throughout the year. From youth sports and fitness to arts, recreation, and community events, Hoffman Estates Park District offers something for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/BDABCECC5A8\/2026-summer-guide\">View our SUMMER PROGRAM guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-dark-teal-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/after-care-and-camps\/camps\/\">View our Summer camp guide<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns pattern-carousel is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group slider-variation variation-01 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-prolific-carousel-new has-content-align-center wp-block-prolific-carousel-new\" id=\"carousel-new-block-1bfbf88e-251a-44f3-9d8d-69722b0b4a59\" data-slide-count=\"4\" data-virtual-active-index=\"true\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-swiper-wrapper\">\n\t\t<swiper-container\n\t\t\t direction=\"horizontal\" speed=\"300\" centered-slides=\"false\" auto-height=\"true\" free-mode=\"false\" scrollbar=\"false\" loop=\"false\" allow-touch-move=\"true\" grab-cursor=\"true\" keyboard=\"true\" mousewheel=\"false\" navigation=\"false\" pagination=\"true\" pagination-type=\"bullets\" pagination-el=\"#swiper-pagination-block-1bfbf88e-251a-44f3-9d8d-69722b0b4a59\" pagination-clickable=\"true\" pagination-dynamic-bullets=\"false\" resistance-ratio=\"0.85\" breakpoints='{&quot;0&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:1,&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:10},&quot;768&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:3,&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:20},&quot;1024&quot;:{&quot;slidesPerView&quot;:4,&quot;spaceBetween&quot;:35}}'\t\t\trole=\"region\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Carousel\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"carousel-new-swiper-container\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Community Representative<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Help Shape our Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">We are seeking community members to serve on our Advisory Committee, offering residents a meaningful opportunity to help shape the future of local parks, programs, and recreational facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Help Shape our Future\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/questionnaire\/\">Get INVOLVED<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Help Shape our Future<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Vogelei Park &amp; Barn<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">New Playground Open for Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">HEParks is proud to announce the opening of a new, fully inclusive playground at Vogelei Park &amp; Barn, located at 650 W. Higgins Road. This opening follows two years of careful planning, demolition, and construction to create a one-of-a-kind recreational space designed for the entire community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"New Playground Open for Play\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/hoffman-estates-park-district-debuts-fully-inclusive\/\">Read More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">New Playground Open for Play<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Seascape Pass<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Splash Into Summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Make a splash at Seascape Family Aquatic Center. From slides to diving boards to tiny first-time swimmers, there\u2019s fun for all ages!  Purchase your family passes today, &#8211; your future summer self will thank you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group lower-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a aria-label=\"Splash Into Summer\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/spaces\/seascape-family-aquatic-center\/\"><strong>Take the plunge<\/strong><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Splash Into Summer<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/swiper-slide>\n\n\n\n<swiper-slide class=\"swiper-slide wp-block-prolific-carousel-new-slide\">\n\t<div class=\"carousel-new-slide-inner\">\n\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group upper-stack is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"pill\">Dog Park Passes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Unleash the Fun!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Open daily, year-round from sunup to sundown, our fully fenced off-leash dog parks provide a safe, welcoming place for dogs to run, play, and socialize. 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