A Nightmare At West Main: What To Know

Press release from the Batavia Park District:

Tuesday September 29, 2020

WHEN IS IT?

• Friday, October 16, 7:00-9:00 pm
• Friday, October 23, 7:00-9:00 pm

WHERE IS IT?

• West Main Community Park
• 40W101 Main St, Batavia, IL 60510

HOW IS THIS THE SAME OR DIFFERENT FROM HAUNTED QUARRY?

• Due to COVID-19, we had to adjust this event to ensure proper safety precautions.
• This event will be entirely outdoors.
• Pre-registration is required. No walk-ups.
• Each group will have a reserved time slot to enjoy the spooky trail.
• Participants will walk a grassy trail filled with scary displays and frightening friends.

DO I HAVE TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE EVENT?

• Yes. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required.
• To allow for safe social distancing, each night has time slots every half hour from 7:00-9:00 pm.
• Each of the four time slots allows a max of 40 people.
• Please make sure all guests in your group arrive within your reserved time slot.
• Pre-registration and reserved time slots will help shorten the wait time to experience the spooky trail.

WHAT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WILL BE ENFORCED?

• Masks must be worn at check-in and any time you’re unable to practice social distancing from others outside your group.
• Groups will be spaced out to ensure proper social distancing.
• Hand sanitizer stations will be available.
• Emergency exits will be available along the trail.

HOW LONG IS THE TRAIL?

• It will take about 10 minutes to walk the grassy trail and take in the scary sights.
• The $10 registration fee allows only one pass through the trail.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

• It’s only $10 total per person to go through the haunted trail once.
• Each person in your group must register separately in advance to reserve the time slot and gain admission into the event.

IS THERE AN AGE RECOMMENDATION OR RESTRICTION?

• This event is not suitable for kids under 10 years old.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

CLICK HERE

• Find your desired date and time slot, and click the + sign.
• Click Add to Cart and sign in to your account. If you are a new user, create an account.
• Complete the checkout process.
• Repeat this process for each person in your group.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

• Volunteers are needed to help us make the trails extra spooky.
• To volunteer, contact Bethanne at bethanneg@bataviaparks.org or 630-406-5282 ext. 2066.
• For safety reasons, volunteers are responsible for providing their own costume and getting ready prior to the event.

This press release was produced by the Batavia Park District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.