The Monday Parks PlayBook: Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

For you ski bums and powder hounds looking fresh pow, hitch a ride with us to Tyrol Basin in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. We will leave the Leisure Center at 10:00am and return at 8:00pm on December 28. Tyrol Basin has beginner green runs through a double black diamond, expert run for skiers, and three terrain parks including, a gentle park with smaller features for beginning boarders. Free beginner lessons are included with the trip, and equipment is available to rent. Register 48 hours in advance.

On December 23 our Leisure Lizards can spend their day with friends enjoying sports and games, arts and crafts, tournaments, time in the game room, and hanging out at the Leisure Center. Our Kruisin’ Kids will travel to Rink Side Sports for ice skating, laser tag, mini golf, and hundreds of the hottest video games. Winter break is anything but boring at the Des Plaines Park District.

Registration is in progress for Winter programs, sports, and special events. Information is available online, and Winter Spectrum are now available in all Des Plaines Park District facilities, at the Des Plaines Public Library, the Des Plaines History Center, the Frisbie Senior Center, and City Hall. Pick one up! It is also available 24/7 on our website at www.DPParks.org. You can read the book online or download a copy to read at your leisure.

Want more information? It’s all here: www.DPParks.org or call 847-391-5700.

See you around the parks.