Carol Stream Park District

10/17/2026

🏀🏐🏓💦 Middle School Gym & Swim Night!
Hey, middle schoolers! Grab your friends and get ready for a Friday night of FUN! Hit the gym for basketball, volleyball or ping pong, then make a splash in the pool!
📅 Friday, November 6
⏰ 7–9pm
📍 Fountain View Recreation Center
👟 Ages 11–14 (6th–8th Grade)
💰 Register by November 4 and SAVE!
Early Bird: $5 Resident / $7 Nonresident
At the Door: $8 Resident / $10 Nonresident

Don't miss out on a fun night with friends!



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Email from Carol Stream Park District Fri, Nov 6 Get ready for a night filled with fun and friends! Play a game of basketball, volleyball, or ping pong before cooling off in the pool. Pre-register an

10/16/2026

👏 Celebrating 15 Years of Service!

Congratulations to Carol Stream Park District Commissioner Jackie Jeffery, who was recognized for 15 years of dedicated service at the Illinois Association of Park Districts' Best of the Best Gala on Friday, October 9!

Since joining the Park Board in 2011, Jackie has helped guide the District through years of growth and improvements, including park renovations, the development of the Armstrong Park Flood Basin and the construction of Fountain View Recreation Center.

Jackie served as Board President from 2015–2017 and again from 2023 to the present, demonstrating her continued commitment to our parks, programs and community.

🌟 Thank you, Jackie, for 15 years of leadership, dedication and service to the Carol Stream community!

10/15/2026

🎃🍬 DON’T MISS OUT ON THE TRICK-OR-TREAT TRAIL! 👻🧡

The countdown is on! 🍂 Our Early Bird Registration ends TOMORROW, October 16! Sign up now for just $5 per child and get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of Halloween fun! 🕸️🍭

🍬 Trick-or-Treat Trail
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 12–2 PM
📍 Red Hawk Park
🎟️ Early Bird Registration: $5 per child through October 16!

Grab your little ghosts and goblins, throw on your favorite costumes, and join us for a fang-tastic time! 🧙‍♀️🦇

🎃 Register before the early bird deadline to take advantage of the $5 rate!

We can’t wait to see you on the trail! 👻🍬🧡

10/13/2026

There's always something happening in Carol Stream Park District sports! From exciting leagues and upcoming programs to the latest updates from our fields and facilities, we've got plenty to share. Catch up on all the action in this month's Sports News!

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Email from Carol Stream Park District Sports Fall . . . with Winter coming!   YOUTH SPORTS NEWS   High School Softball Our High School Softball season has officially come to a close, and we would like

10/12/2026

🚨🎃 LAST CHANCE TO SPLASH INTO FALL🏊‍♀️👻

Halloween weekend is almost here! Don’t miss your chance to join us at Fountain View Recreation Center for an evening of swimming, floating pumpkin-patch fun, festive pool toys, and Halloween giveaways. 🧡

🎃 Splash into Fall
🕖 7–9 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome!

Grab those swimsuits and bring the family for one spooktacular night in the pool! 🌊👻



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Email from Carol Stream Park District   Splash into fall fun at Fountain View Recreation Center! Swim and search for treasures in our floating pumpkin patch while enjoying fall-themed pool toys, famil

10/12/2026

🎃 TRICK OR TREAT TRAIL IS COMING! 👻🍬 Grab the costumes and get ready for a spooktacular afternoon at Red Hawk Park! Trick-or-treat along the trail, collect plenty of candy, enjoy festive games and activities, and bounce into the Halloween spirit in our bouncy house!

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 12-2PM
👻 Ages 1-13
🍬 Early Bird: $5R / $8NR through October 16

Beginning October 17: $7R / $10NR. Pre-registration closes October 23. Walk-up registration is $20 cash only, if space allows.

🎃 Pre-register now, choose your designated arrival time and save!

All children must be registered and accompanied by an adult. Adults are free.



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Email from Carol Stream Park District Saturday, Oct 24 12-2PM Dress up in your favorite costume and join us for a spooktacular day of trick-or-treating around Red Hawk Park! Collect candy, enjoy festi

10/12/2026

🍼 Ready to become a confident babysitter? Babysitting Basics is a great starting point for young people ages 11–16 who want to learn the skills they need to safely care for children.

Participants learn:
👶 Child-tending skills
🩹 Basic first aid
🛡️ Important safety basics
📘 Plus, take home a workbook and receive a certificate upon completion!

📅 Thursday, Nov 5
📍 Fountain View Recreation Center
🧸 Bring a doll to class for hands-on practice.

Perfect for future babysitters — and a great class for Scouts working toward a badge!



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Email from Carol Stream Park District Nov 5   A must for beginning babysitters! Safety, child-tending skills, and basic first aid are covered. Ideal for scouting groups and anyone looking to develop v

10/10/2026

🏀 LAST CALL for the best Early Bird rates!
Registration for our Youth Winter Basketball League is underway, and October 12 is the deadline to score the best rate of the season!

Get ready for practices, games, teamwork and plenty of time on the court. All home games are played right here in Carol Stream, with local travel for select older divisions.

⏰ Don’t miss the Early Bird deadline — register by October 12 and SAVE!



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Email from Carol Stream Park District Early Bird Deadline: Oct 12   All home games are played in Carol Stream. Boys in grades 5–8 and girls in grades 3–8 will travel locally for away games. Players in

10/08/2026

The newly renovated Appomattox Park playground officially reopened on Wednesday, October 7, 2026! Carol Stream Park District Board Commissioners and staff were joined by State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro and State Senator Seth Lewis, along with neighborhood residents and families, to celebrate the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Kids wasted no time exploring the brand-new slides, swings and playground features, bringing plenty of smiles and excitement to the celebration. We look forward to seeing families enjoy Appomattox Park for years to come! View all photos from our Flicker album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/csparkdistrict/albums/72177720336032102/with/55576921231

10/08/2026

🎃🥎 HALLOWEEN HAVOC IS COMING!
Before you pack away the bats for the season, get your team together for another weekend on the field at the Halloween Havoc Softball Tournament!

📅 October 24–25
📍 McCaslin Park
🥎 Men’s & Co-ed Divisions
👻 Ages 17+
💲 $350/team

Teams will battle through pool play before heading into single-elimination competition for prizes. Co-ed teams take the field on Sunday.

⚠️ REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 19

Sign up your men’s team, co-ed team — or make it a full weekend of softball and enter both! Finish the season with a little HAVOC! 🎃💥🥎



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Email from Carol Stream Park District Join us for this 2-day Softball Tournament Adult (ages 17+) McCaslin Park Team Fee: $350  Join us for this two-day Softball Tournament. Prepare your team for on