DeKalb Park District

The DeKalb Park District will host several Halloween-themed events during the fall, including a house decorating contest. Here's how to get in on the spooky fun.

The DeKalb Park District will host its 19th annual Kite Fest on Sunday, and all are welcome to bring their own kites to fly or enjoy the many offerings available at the free-to-attend event.

Three open seats are up for grabs on the DeKalb Park District’s Board of Commissioners in the upcoming spring 2025 consolidated election. Here's where to file papers for interested candidates.

The DeKalb Park District awaits the issuance of a demolition permit from the city of DeKalb.

Recently published results from a DeKalb Park District survey show DeKalb residents want more amenities at League of Women Voters Park on Cotton Avenue.

The DeKalb Park District Board of Commissioners recently welcomed Doug Eaton back into the mix, swearing him into office to fill a vacancy.

The 12th annual Family Fun Fest Wednesday at Hopkins Park offered games, food, prizes and an opportunity to meet DeKalb area organizations and businesses.

Paul Zepezauer, a 24-year veteran in park management and community recreation comes to the DeKalb Park District after previous stints with the Sterling and Byron park districts.

With festivities abound, the DeKalb Park District is gearing up to bring the community together for the annual tradition, that is the Fourth of July.

The DeKalb community is invited a public meeting Tuesday to weigh in on plans for the future of the League of Women Voters Park at 262 Cotton Ave. in DeKalb. Officials also seek feedback by July 3 via a survey which asks about new playground options.

People were looking for any chance to cool off this week making Splash Fountain Splashpad at the Sycamore Park District’s Legacy Campus and the DeKalb Park District’s splash pad at Welsh Park popular destinations. High temperatures have been over 90 degrees every day this week making staying cool a priority.

Hopkins Park in DeKalb held a dedication celebration Friday, June 14, 2024, to celebrate the grand opening of the new playground and racquet courts.

The DeKalb Park District will hold a Hopkins Park dedication celebration June 14 to mark the grand opening of a new playground and racquet courts. All are welcome.

The DeKalb Park District will begin its summer concert series Tuesday with Rockin’ with Ronnie: Kids’ Concerts in the Park.

The DeKalb Park District is soliciting for applications to replace board member Patrick Fagan, who resigned from his duties last month, citing personal reasons.

A retired Sycamore police lieutenant is offering Tai Chi and QiGong martial arts lessons Saturday at Hopkins Park in DeKalb, to recognize World Tai Chi and QiGong Day, according to the DeKalb Park District.

Volunteers took some time Monday to help beautify Hopkins Park during an Earth Day Clean Up event at the park in DeKalb.

The top executive at the DeKalb Park District is leaving after three years with the district.

DeKalb residents won’t have a public pool to swim in this summer, but DeKalb Park District officials announced Friday they believe the wait will be worth it. Hopkins Pool is expected to undergo $8.3 million in facility renovations.

Easter Sunday is March 31. Here’s a non-exhaustive rundown of where you can take the kiddos this year on family-friendly Easter egg hunts across DeKalb County:

Children and their families got to enjoy some seasonal festivities this weekend at the DeKalb Park District's annual Breakfast with the Bunny and Kids Egg Hunt at Hopkins Park.

Pickleball season is now in full swing at Welsh Park in DeKalb, according to an announcement by the DeKalb Park District this week. The courts are the latest addition to Welsh Park's renovations.

Nearly 50-degree weather and sunshine made for a balmy Polarpalooza at Hopkins Park DeKalb this weekend.

Though winter weather has pelted DeKalb County roads this month, a happier consequence also has occurred: The Hopkins Park Ice Rink is now open for skating and ice hockey in DeKalb.

Whether it’s snow or shine, organizers behind the DeKalb Park District’s Polar Palooza say they are planning to go ahead with hosting the annual winter festival on Saturday, Feb. 3, from noon to 3 p.m., at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb.

After a week-long onslaught of winter weather, officials with a Northern Illinois University program and a local park district think they have the answer for cabin fever: a pop-up cross country skiing event.

Ready to get spooky this season? Those wishing to get in on the DeKalb Park District’s annual Halloween House Decorating Contest have until Oct. 17, when the judging begins.

The DeKalb Park District announced it will begin construction and renovation projects for the Hopkins Park tennis and pickleball courts, playground and pool.

If all goes according to plan, Hopkins Pool in DeKalb would be tentatively closed for the 2024 pool season to allow for renovations to be completed in time for the following summer, DeKalb Park District officials said.

The DeKalb Park District's Hopkins Pool was busy Tuesday and should continue to be the rest of the week as temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90's.

The DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the DeKalb Park District hosted the Family Fun Fest Thursday at Hopkins Park in DeKalb. The event featured games and activities for kids and the opportunity for adults to connect with local businesses.

This past month saw DeKalb County and the surrounding area develop a lack of precipitation concerning enough that, experts from the National Weather Service say, the county is now split in two by abnormally dry and moderate dry drought conditions.

The DeKalb Park District will begin its summer concert series with the Rockin’ with Ronnie: Kids’ Concerts in the Park set for Tuesday.

The DeKalb Park District will host its 17th annual Golf Fore the Kids Scholarship Golf Outing to benefit the Scholarship Assistance Program.

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes is calling for countywide collaboration from area taxing bodies to reduce the property tax burden on residents.

The DeKalb Park District was awarded $507,000 in Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant funding from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to help enhance accessibility of the Hopkins Park playground.

Five write-in candidates are vying for two, four-year term seats on the DeKalb Park Board of Commissioners in the April 4 consolidated election. The candidates discussed Hopkins Pool renovations, community input, social equity and inclusion in a recent forum.

Here is a look at some Easter-themed events and programs taking place in the DeKalb County area.

An appeal by DeKalb resident Michael “Corn Bred” Zasada to overturn a recent decision that ousted him as the only candidate on the April 4 DeKalb Park District ballot was denied by a judge. Zasada is now vying for voters’ support as a write-in candidate.

Fair weather and clear skies with temperatures in the high 20s and low 30s didn’t deter dozens from taking to Hopkins Park in DeKalb to enjoy a bit of winter fun at the DeKalb Park District’s annual Polar Palooza Saturday.

In its seventh year, DeKalb Park District’s annual Polar Palooza brought a winter festival to Hopkins Park, where families and children enjoyed activities, hot chocolate, sled dogs and ice skating.

The DeKalb Park District will host its annual Polarpalooza Winter Festival Feb. 4, and all are invited to the free family-friendly event.

Despite DeKalb County electoral officials knocking him from the April 4 ballot, Michael “Corn Bread” Zasada wants to ensure his name remains an option for voters as the only one running for DeKalb Park Board commissioner.

The only person running for one of two available seats on the DeKalb Park District’s Board of Commissioners was kicked off the April election ballot this week after a ruling by the DeKalb County Electoral Board.

Voting for the DeKalb Park District’s holiday lights contest is underway. That and other seasonal events here:

The leadership at the DeKalb Park District wants the community to get involved in the designing of a new playground at Hopkins Park, 1403 Sycamore Road. The survey, available on the park district's website, closes Aug. 16.

The DeKalb Park District will host a public input meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8, at the Hopkins Park Playground, 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb.

The DeKalb Municipal Band held its first concert of the summer on a hot and humid Tuesday at Hopkins Park in DeKalb. The band presents concerts at 7:30 p.m. during the summer every Tuesday through August 23, with the exception of July 5.

The splash pads in Sycamore and DeKalb were busy Tuesday as temperatures reached nearly 100.

Grab your gear and reel in some fun for the whole family at the DeKalb Park District’s inaugural Fishing Derby, held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Larson Lake in Mason Park, 455 S. Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb.