2021 | FALL EDITION 900 W. ROMEO ROAD | 815.886.6222 | WWW.ROMEOVILLE.ORG NOTICE: Please be advised that any and all Romeoville about Recreation Department registrations, programs, memberships, rentals and special events are subject to cancellation and/or indefinite rescheduling due COVID-19 Updates 2 to COVID-19. While the Recreation Department is Romeoville Recreation Center 4 devoted to its mission of providing the best quality Romeoville Athletic 5 recreational, social and entertainment opportunities to & Event Center our residents and the community, ensuring the health Registration Information 6-7 and safety of all participants and staff has always been Northern Will County and will continue to be the Department’s paramount Special Recreation Association 8 objective. Registrations for upcoming activities, rentals, Romeoville Chamber of Commerce 9 memberships, events and programs will be treated as Parks & Trails 62-63 reservations for the activity, membership, rental, event or program in question, to be refunded if the activity, rental, membership, event or program in question is services cancelled. We understand and share your concern over the uncertainty associated with our upcoming schedule, and like you, we also look forward to the eventual Fitness Center 10-12 elimination of COVID-19 as a public health emergency Ride Around Town 13 affecting our residents, and getting back to the business Facility Rentals 14-15 of providing quality recreational opportunities and Childcare 16 facilities to the community. All parents/guardians, Indoor Playground 17 registrants and participants are further advised that all Open Gym 18-19 Recreation Department programs are required by the Birthday Parties 20-21 State of Illinois to be conducted in accordance with Creative Play Preschool 22-23 State-issued guidelines, as revised or modified from time to time. Among other things, these guidelines may require participants to wear face masks, to wash/ sanitize hands, to maintain social distancing, and to programs have temperatures taken on a daily or more frequent basis. All participants will be required to comply with Early Childhood 24-25 the applicable State guidelines in force at any given Youth 26-32 time as a condition of their continued participation Young Adults 33 in any recreation Department program or activity. Gymnastics 34-38 Dance 39-41 Cheer 41 LET'S GET SOCIAL! Karate & Self-Defense 42-43 Youth Athletics 44-47 Adult Athletics 47-48 Adults 49 Active Living 50-51 Trips 52 FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA events Events 54-61 2 www.romeoville.org/parksandrecreation MISSION STATEMENT A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR The Romeoville Recreation Department exists to improve the Dear Resident, quality of life of the community by ensuring a variety of leisure The Village of Romeoville Parks & Recreation Department is in the midst time activities. This will be of another successful summer! The return of our concert series has once accomplished through integrity, again been a community favorite and our Independence Day Fireworks were a blast with three simultaneous shows. honesty, dedication, expertise, and the vision of each employee. As we enjoy these last few weeks of summer, we invite you to join us at our last few Rockin’ the Ville Concerts, National Night Out, and a VILLAGE OFFICIALS nostalgic experience at our Drive-In Movie. We are also excitd to offer a NEW Founder’s Day Entertainment Weekend, where residents can attend Mayor John Noak our annual parade, listen to music, and watch the fireworks! Linda Palmiter, Trustee Browse through our brochure and you’ll be sure to find more information Jose (Joe) Chavez, Jr., Trustee on many of our upcoming Fall events, programs, classes and more! Brian A. Clancy, Sr., Trustee Dave Richards, Trustee As always, we are committed to making improvements and updates Lourdes (Lou) Aguirre, Trustee around town in our parks. Check out our latest projects below: Ken Griffin, Trustee Dr. Bernice E. Holloway • Meadowalk Park- Renovation will take place late summer to mid fall Village Clerk 2021. New site amenities include playground equipment, a shelter, site furnishings and pedestrian walkway improvements. RECREATION STAFF • Pine Trail Park - Construction is ongoing and this park is scheduled to be open this summer. Project included construction of a new Director of Parks & Recreation playground, shelter and amenities, with additional landscaping, Kelly Rajzer pathways and security lighting. Superintendent of Recreation • Project Lake Strini – This project has begun and will include: Marissa Cardoni pathways, boardwalk along the east portion of the lake, sunning steps, Superintendent of Parks fitness stations, pier improvements, fishing and wildlife enhancements Robert Constantine and a bike repair station. Manager of Revenue & • Ribbon cutting of the new Dog Park with the DCEO Grant - The Athletic Facilities Village of Romeoville received funding through the Illinois Capital Bill Noel Maldonado, CPRP through the Department of Commerce (DCEO) to create a dog park Office Manager that will be located on the Diocese Property. This Dog Park Project Brittany Abrams area will include an entry drive, a portion of parking, walkways, shelter, Recreation Center Supervisor site furniture, fencing, lighting, planting, signs, and access control. A ribbon cutting took place this past spring. Kristine Wahlgren, CPRP Program Supervisors • Rotary Park - Construction has begun and is scheduled for completion Natalie Bowling in 2021. This redevelopment will include new playground equipment, Cassandra Proctor a shelter, trail system, containment curbing, mulch for the playground area, site furnishings and landscaping. This project is in conjunction Alisa Anders with Plainfield Park District. Athletic Supervisor Nick Cronin If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Recreation Marketing Coordinator Center at 815 886-6222. You can also visit us online at Alex Vasiliades www.romeoville.org/recreation. Revenue & Athletic Facilities Coordinator Remember to Take Time for Fun! Marc Howard Secretary Kelly Rajzer Director of Parks & Recreation Denise Almodovar Recreation Clerk Anthony Sotira Building Technician Glen Yeater ParksWINTER Lead WONDERLAND 2019 Steve Mandrelle, CPSI www.romeoville.org/parksandrecreation 3 ROMEOVILLE RECREATION CENTER 900 W. ROMEO ROAD I ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 The Romeoville Recreation Center is a 60,000 square foot facility featuring two full court gymnasiums, various program and meetings rooms, preschool classrooms, a gymnastics area, an indoor playground, senior and teen center, and the Fit 4 Life Fitness Center. Gather your friends for a pickup game of basketball or volleyball, work out in the fitness center, join in on a group fitness class, host a party in one of their private party rooms, or just lounge in one of its many quiet seating areas. Whatever your interest or activity level there is plenty to do or not do! And, if you have little ones, you can drop them off with the Recreation Center’s child care staff while you visit so they can romp around the Jungle Safari Indoor Playground that features an anaconda slide, climbing ropes, and tunnels. FRONT DESK REGISTRATION HOURS HOLIDAY HOURS/CLOSINGS Monday - Friday 9:00am-9:00pm FRONT DESK/ RECREATION FITNESS Saturday - Sunday 9:00am-6:30pm* DATE REGISTRATION CENTER CENTER SEPTEMBER 6 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED RECREATION CENTER HOURS NOVEMBER 25 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Monday - Friday 9:00am-9:30pm NOVEMBER 26 CLOSED CLOSED 5AM-12PM Saturday - Sunday 8:00am-7:00pm* DECEMBER 24 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED DECEMBER 25 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED FIT 4 LIFE FITNESS CENTER HOURS DECEMBER 31 CLOSED CLOSED 5AM-12PM Monday - Friday 5:00am-9:30pm JANUARY 1 CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Saturday - Sunday 8:00am-7:00pm* PARKS & RECREATION ADMINISTRATION OFFICES ARE CLOSED ON ALL ABOVE DATES. *MAY 29 - SEPTEMBER 5 (FRONT DESK, RECREATION CENTER, AND FITNESS CENTER WILL CLOSE AT 5:00PM ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS) 4 www.romeoville.org/parksandrecreation -OPENINGANSION! GRAND REY CONSTRUCTED EXP COMING SOON - THE NEWL ROMEOVILLE ATHLETIC ATHLETIC & EVENT CENTER & EVENT CENTER FRONT DESK HOURS 55 PHELPS AVENUE I ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446 MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9:00AM-9:00PM 815-552-3283 ATHLETIC & EVENT CENTER HOURS The Romeoville Athletic & Event Center is a MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9:00AM-9:00PM state-of-the-art, award winning, indoor athletic SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 8:00AM-9:00PM. competition complex and event center featuring over 76,000 square feet of column free and high ceiling turf fields and hard courts. Football, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, HOLIDAY HOURS/CLOSINGS and pickle ball can all be played here just as easily as groups can hold expos or host meetings and FRONT DESK/ ATHLETIC DATE REGISTRATION CENTER birthdays in the private rooms. SEPTEMBER 6 CLOSED CLOSED The entire facility is climate controlled with NOVEMBER 25 CLOSED CLOSED central air conditioning, making summer activities NOVEMBER 26 CLOSED 9AM-9PM comfortable. A mezzanine allows for viewing DECEMBER 24 CLOSED CLOSED and team areas while additional seating for 200 DECEMBER 24 CLOSED CLOSED spectators, an extensive concession menu, and DECEMBER 25 CLOSED CLOSED free wi-fi puts fans in a comfortable environment. DECEMBER 31 CLOSED CLOSED The Romeoville Athletic and Event Center JANUARY 1 CLOSED CLOSED continues to exceed expectations by drawing thousands to our area. In addition to athletics, the Center also accommodates outdoor festivals, shows, and conferences. www.romeovilleathleticcenter.com 5 HOW