Community Corner
Roundup Of Geneva Park District Easter, Spring Events
An easter egg hunt, an egg-mazing race and a butterfly release party are among the fun events happening in the coming weeks in Geneva.
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Pool Passes
Splish Splash, Save Some Cash – Early Bird Pool Passes are available now through April 30. Choose from a Sunset Pool Pass, a Mill Creek Pool Pass, or a GOLD Pass for access to both pools. Get yours at Sunset Community Center or Stephen Persinger Recreation Center. Sunset Pool Opens May 25 and will offer a new sprayground; Mill Creek Pool opens June 1. Visit genevaparks.org or call 630-232-4542 for more information.
Egg-Mazing Race
Friday, April 12
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5:30 – 7:30 pm (Check-in begins at 5:00 pm)
Wheeler Park – Located off Route 31 in Geneva
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Join us for the Egg-mazing Race and Night Egg Hunt for teens ages 10-16 at Wheeler Park! Get your friends together and create teams of 4. Teams will complete various physical and mental challenges in order to solve clues and find the bunny hiding somewhere in the park. Be one of the first teams to finish, and you will win fabulous prizes — including gift certificates to local businesses!
After the Egg-mazing Race, participants will go head-to-head in an exciting night-time egg hunt! Eggs filled with prizes and candy will be scattered around the park. Collect as many eggs as you can before they are all gone!
Please note: Each team must have a cell phone with a QR Reader downloaded; QR codes will be used to navigate the race. Participants must also bring his/her own flashlight and a bag for collecting eggs. This event is held rain or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
Don’t wait, pre-registration is recommended! Pre-registration: $5 residents ($8 N/R) On-site/day-of registration: $10 residents ($15 N/R). Register online at genevaparks.org.
Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 13
10:00 am SHARP!
Stephen D. Persinger Recreation Center, 3507 Kaneville Road Geneva, IL 60134
FREE EVENT! Thousands of eggs will be scattered across the soccer fields at SPRC. There will be two designated egg hunt areas: one for children ages 4 & younger, and one for ages 5 & older. Don’t be late! The hunt begins promptly at 10 am, rain or shine. Please arrive early as parking is limited. Remember to dress appropriately for the weather.
2019 Sponsors: Buttermilk, Crossland Travel, Geneva Bank & Trust
Earth Day
Saturday, April 13
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134
The Natural Resources Committee of Geneva and the Geneva Park District invite you to bring the entire family out to Peck Farm Park to celebrate Earth Day! Enjoy a variety of activities including: bicycle tune-ups, green vendors, farmers’ market, paper shredding, children’s games and activities, health screenings, chair massages, explore and learn about Tesla’s electric vehicles, and more!
Event is sponsored by CIBC.
For more information, please email Jay Womack at jay.womack@gza.com.
Stone Creek Mini Golf Opening Day
Saturday, May 4
11:00 am -10:00 pm
101 North St, Geneva, Illinois 60134
Stone Creek Mini Golf opens for the 2019 season May 4 at 11:00 am (weather permitting)! Bring your friends and family to play a round or two with Buy-One-Get-One FREE admission today only!
Wheeler Park Greenhouse Open House
Saturday, May 11
8:00 – 11:00 am
Wheeler Park – Located off Stevens Street in Geneva
Join us for a FREE behind-the-scenes peek at what happens inside the Wheeler Park Greenhouse, and see what is growing for the upcoming season. Plus, meet Geneva Park District Horticulturist Rich Kator, ask him questions about gardening, and get ideas for your own gardens and plant beds. Great for all ages and fun for the entire family!
Butterfly Release Party
Friday, May 17
4:00 – 6:00 pm (30-minute time-slots)
Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville Road, Geneva, IL 60134
It’s butterfly time again at Peck Farm Park – and you can help! The first butterflies arrive on May 17 and they need your help to start the season in their new home. Participants will be able to release a butterfly in the butterfly house, make a butterfly craft, enjoy a butterfly snack, and take a self-guided butterfly hike.
Pre-registration is recommended. $10 per person. Space is limited so sign up early to reserve your place at the party. Each participant who wishes to release a butterfly and take part in other activities must register for a designated time-slot. Participants under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
Available Times
Friday May 17 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday May 17 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday May 17 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Friday May 17 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Please Note: a limited number of day-of registrations will be accepted.
2019 Sponsors: CIBC, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Geneva Family Dental.
For more information, call 630-232-4542.
