{"id":273,"date":"2025-12-02T16:35:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/?page_id=273"},"modified":"2026-04-08T15:08:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T20:08:05","slug":"figure-skating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/athletics\/figure-skating\/","title":{"rendered":"Figure Skating"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern hero-2 with-slider left-align\"><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\">Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading\">Figure Skating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover your passion for skating with HEParks. Our figure skating programs follow the Learn to Skate USA&nbsp;guidelines, helping skaters of all ages and skill levels reach their full potential. Our certified instructors lead classes focus on fundamentals, edge work, and balance, creating a strong foundation for success on the ice. Whether you\u2019re a beginner or advancing your skills, you\u2019ll find a supportive environment designed to build confidence and inspire progress.<\/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:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/12LdnRQ1EmlzJIyDRxV8ZT9UqUvoGsHcjO-0X4BjSIPs\/edit?gid=1557442061#gid=1557442061\">Freestyle ice schedule<\/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=\"2048\" height=\"1279\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-scaled.jpg.webp\" alt=\"a group of people on ice skating\" class=\"wp-image-40916 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-scaled.jpg.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-300x187.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-1024x639.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-768x480.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/smush-webp\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-1536x959.jpg.webp 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2048px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2048\/1279;\" data-smush-webp-fallback=\"{&quot;data-src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;data-srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.heparks.org\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/02\\\/Screenshot-2025-12-02-at-4.52.00-PM-1536x959.jpg 1536w&quot;}\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-intro-heading\">Figure Skating Options<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group slider-variation variation-01 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group 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-72381f3f-319a-41e9-a5b6-d602f6c8fe27\" data-slide-count=\"5\" 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-72381f3f-319a-41e9-a5b6-d602f6c8fe27\" 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\">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\">Snowplow Sam\/Tot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Introductory skating classes for 3-6yr olds and divided into 4 progressive levels.<\/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 Snowplow Sam\/Tot\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/athletics\/figure-skating\/snowplow-sam-tot\/\">Learn More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn More about Snowplow Sam\/Tot<\/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\">Basic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Introductory skating classes for ages 6 &amp; up divided into 6 progressive levels.<\/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 Basic\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/athletics\/figure-skating\/basic\/\">Learn More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn More about Basic<\/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\">Freeskate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Classes teaching skaters progressively advancing jumps, spins, edges, and turns to build a strong foundation for higher\u2011level figure skating, divided into prefreeskate and 6 progressive freeskate classes.<\/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 Freeskate\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/athletics\/figure-skating\/freeskate\/\">Learn More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn More about Freeskate<\/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\">Adults<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Skating Classes for Adults of all ages and experience.<\/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 Adults\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/athletics\/figure-skating\/adults\/\">Learn More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn More about Adults<\/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\">Special Events &amp; Camps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Hoffman Skating Academy, High School Team, specialty classes, camps, HEPD Ice shows and Exhibition opportunities.&nbsp;<\/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 Special Events &amp; Camps\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/tl\/program\/athletics\/figure-skating\/special-events-camps\/\">Learn More<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Learn More about Special Events &amp; Camps<\/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-72381f3f-319a-41e9-a5b6-d602f6c8fe27\" 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>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern cta-7 has-deep-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-af1be92a038f24e52ef3e1d5f166ac87\"><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 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\">Overview &amp; Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading pattern-heading\">Glide. Grow. Shine.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Skating is more than movement on ice\u2014it builds concentration, creative expression and self-confidence. Whether your child (or you) is just starting out, or refining advanced technique, this program offers the tools and environment to thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TECHNICAL GROWTH<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FUN &amp; COMMUNITY<\/h4>\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\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/wp-content\/themes\/dream\/patterns\/images\/skating-1.png\" alt=\"Figure skater performing on ice illustration\" class=\"wp-image-2959 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 848px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 848\/767;\" \/><\/figure>\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. 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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. 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