Recreation

On Sept. 24, Viking Park will host a free GO GURNEE Walkin’ and Waggin’ Event.

The Sterling City Council on Monday approved easements that will allow the Sterling Park District's Community Recreation Trail to make its way to Sauk Valley Community College.

A Family Fishing Event took place Sept. 9 in Round Lake Beach.

The Gurnee Park District is embarking a on Strategic and Master Plan initiative under the theme “The Future of Fun.”

The Downers Grove Park District has announced a phased opening schedule for Adventure Falls at McCollum Park.

The Oregon Park District’s community bike trail has been updated to align it with the 10-mile Tour of Scenic Ogle County bike route. The seven-mile community bike trail loops through Oregon.

The back lawn of the Wilder Mansion will be the setting for Bags, Brew, and BBQ on July 22, presented by the Elmhurst Park District. It's just one of the district's programs oriented to adults.

The South East Association for Special Parks And Recreation hosted its annual Believe & Achieve Recognition Banquet celebrating its remarkable participants, community partners, staff and volunteers.

Plainfield Park District has recently announced the hiring of Andrea Juricic as its new director of recreation and facilities.

The historic water fountain is back in service in city's downtown

Good news for folks looking for opportunities to get on the Hennepin Canal, as opposed to just next to it: Rock Falls Tourism is now providing kayak rentals.

Another section of the Sterling Park District’s multiuse trail that eventually will end at Sauk Valley Community College is done and ready for action.

Workers from O’Brien Civil Works, Mt. Morris, began laying the large ‘dry wall’ stones last week.

Kids cast their lines and hauled in plenty of prizes at the 17th Annual Dick Brown Fishing Derby at Prophetstown State Park.

The dust was flying Sunday at the annual Rock River Riders Motorcycle Club’s Father’s Day Hillclimb.