Over 1100 acres of recreation space and natural areas, including century-old Lowell Park,

which boasts a listing on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as Lowell Forest, a designated Illinois Nature Preserve.

Youth Policy It shall be the policy of the Dixon Park District to provide opportunities for all youth, regardless of race, sex, handicap, or abilities, to experience pos-itive sports and recreation activities through pro-grams of the Dixon Park District.

2014 Fun Guide

Office Hours: Mon. - Fri.

9 am - Noon and 1 - 4pm 804 Palmyra St., Dixon, IL 61021

www.dixonparkdistrict.recdesk.com or dixonparks.com

Park Office………………..…...284-3306 Fax……………………………..284-4950 Maintenance Garage………...284-9134 Nature Center…………………288-5209 Woodcote……………………...284-0844 Tennis Courts..........................284-2785 Sports Line (after hours)……..284-3306

E-Mail…………dixonpark@grics.net

“The main purpose of a park is to preserve, restore, develop,

and make accessible natural scenery. A park is not primarily a place for play,

but rather to feed one’s soul.”

~O. C. Simonds -renowned designer of

Dixon’s Lowell and

neighborhood parks

Classes or programs in this Fun Guide may be cancelled or combined at the instructor’s discretion or in the event

that funding and staffing become unavailable.

We are pleased to serve you as Full-time and Part-time Staff:

Debra Carey, Executive Director

Duane Long, Maintenance Director

Terry Hambley, Maintenance Foreman

Greg Hunter, Natural Resources Director

Terry Shroyer, Recreation and Safety

Emma Hubbs, Tennis

Rose Drane, DeAnn Williams, Administrative Assist

Diane Malege, Bookkeeper

Knutte & Associates, Auditors

“Good coaching is about leadership and instilling respect in your players. Dictators lead through fear -- good coaches do not.”

~John Wooden

Youth Soccer

Please register at the Dixon Family YMCA. You need not be a member

of the Y to participate.

Practices and games will be held at Meadows soccer fields,

1550 Washington Ave.

Dixon Family YMCA 110 N. Galena Avenue

815-288-9622

Sauk Valley Inline Hockey

divisions for ages 5 - adult challenges and competitions music and lights loaner gear for new players more special events

Print a registration form at svhockeyclub.com or

dixonparks.com

Register Feb. 3 - Mar. 26 for Spring Season Register after Petunia Festival for Fall Season

Your elected

Board of Commissioners of

Dixon Park District

meets the fourth Wednesday of every month

(with the possible exception of

November and December),

6 pm at the park office, 804 Palmyra Street.

The public’s attendance is encouraged.

Board President, Ron Pritchard

Board Vice President, Shane Miller

Commissioner, Kevin Knack

Commissioner, Richard Koenig

Commissioner, Brett Schmall

Roller Hockey Soccer

Mission Statement It is the mission of the Dixon Park District to maintain a high standard of

leadership and competency in the promotion of sound environmental practices and lifestyles, and to maintain a creative and efficient park and recreation system.

Girls, Learn the Fundamentals of Softball!

Instructional Camp……….….June 10, 11, 12 Time……………………………………..9 - 11 am Girls, Grades K—4…………….…donation only Register Deadline………....….Wed., May 14

Youth Hardball and Softball

Boys’ Hardball League

for boys ages 10 - 11 - 12 9 home and 9 road games home games at Reynolds Field, Dixon May, June, and July Tuesday and Thursday evenings

Girls’ Fast-pitch Competitive Softball League

Location…………Reynolds Field or Ballou Park When……........Tues. & Wed. in May, June, July Ages……………....…..12 & under or 14 & under Team fee…..……..$500. (minimum of 4 teams)

Girls’ K - 8th Grade Slow-pitch Softball

Learn the basic fundamentals, or compete in a fun and low-pressure atmosphere. Beginners wel-come! Register individually for the league that corre-sponds with your current grade level for the 2013-2014 school year. Late registrations will be put on a waiting list. Games begin June 3 for six to eight weeks at Reynolds Field on Tuesday evenings. Practices will be one or two evenings per week. Players may be placed in the annual players’ draft if: first year player, did not play the previous year, moved into a new division, last year’s team no longer exists, or player registers after the dead-line. Coaches’ mtg. and draft date will be held Tues., May 6. Players will be contacted by their coaches after May 6 for the team and practice information. Interested in coaching or sponsorship infor-mation? Contact Dixon Park District at 284-3306 before May 6.

Fee…………………….all grades…..$25. per player Registration Deadline………...…….Wed., April 30

non - Park District Programs

played on Dixon Park District fields

Al Morrison Baseball League Bob Spinden…………………………....632-8944 Bob Mezo……………………………….288-1644

Dixon Area Girls’ Fast-pitch League Geoff Smith……………………………..288-6405

Dixon Family YMCA

Dixon Family YMCA ………….……….288-9622

Dixon Junior Dukes Football Mike Lovett…………………………..….677-5943

Northern Illinois Youth Tackle Football Ron Helfrich………………………….....440-6494

Plan Ahead! New for Summer 2015!

Summer Tennis Lessons

Early Bird………………….... ......Tues. & Thurs. Ages……………………….… ..…16 yrs. and older Fee……………….………….. ….$55 / $65 N/R fee Days………… …Tues. & Thurs., 7:45—8:45 a.m. Session I………...…………….…...…June 10—26 Session II…………..… …….……..July 1—July 17 Tiny Tot…. ...…...………… ……Mon., Wed., Fri. Ages………………..……… .……………..3—6 yrs. Fee………………..……… ….….$55 / $60 N/R fee Days………………...…......................9—9:45 a.m. Session I…………..……… ….….........June 9—27 Session II…………..…… ……...June 30—July 18 Session III…………..…… …...…July 21—Aug. 15 Junior… ……………….……………….5 days/wk.

Four skill levels offered through this program. Ages……………………..…….……….…7—18 yrs. Fee……………………..…….. ..$60 / $65 N/R Fee Beginner……………..……….…… …...9—10 a.m. Adv. Beginner……..………….…. …...10—11 a.m. Intermediate………..……… ….....…11 am—Noon Advanced……………....... . …...Noon— 1:00 p.m. Session I……………..….… ……June 9—June 27 Session II………..……….… ….June 30— July 18 Session III………..…….…… …..July 21—Aug. 15 Evening…. ………….……..… ….…Mon. & Wed. (for working adults and kids of working parents)

Levels……….Beginner/Intermediate or Advanced Fee...under 18 yrs………………………..$55 / $60 Fee...18 yrs. and over……………………$55 / $65 Time...Beginner/Intermediate………...6 - 7:30 pm Time...Advanced…………………………..7 - 8 pm Session I………………..….. …...June 9—June 25 Session II…………..…………... June 30—July 16 Session III………..………… .…..July 21—Aug. 13

NOTES

no lessons on July 4 no lessons the week of the Hubbs Tourney, July 28 - Aug. 1

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AGREEMENT Dixon Park District

For good and valuable consideration I, the undersigned, hereby release, hold harmless, and forever discharge the Dixon Park District, its elected commissioners, its administrative officers, its employees, its agents, its volunteers, its instructors, its cooperating agencies, and its contractors from any and all liability, actions, claims, or demands or whatever nature for any injury, death, loss, property damage, accident, or any expense arising from or out of the participation in any (i) Dixon Park District activity or program, (ii) the negligence or other acts, whether directly connected to these activities or not, and however caused, by any of the parties enumer-ated above, and (iii) the condition of any facility, site, and premises where these activities occur. I, in addition to my assignees, heirs, distributees, guardians, next of kin, spouse, and legal representatives further agree to indemnify and hold harmless all of said parties enumerated above against all claims and for all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees arising out of or in any way connected with the participation. The undersigned hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless all of said parties enumerated above in regard to any person or persons the undersigned includes or invites to participate. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDER-STAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE I VOLUNTARILY SURRENDER CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS. I SIGN THIS DOCUMENT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. If Signed by Parent or Guardian: I verify that the dangers of the activities and the significance of this Release and Waiver were explained to the Participant and that the Participant understood them. PARTICIPANT / RELEASOR SIGNATURE or PARENT OR GUARDIAN Classes / ages may be combined at the instructor’s discretion. ________________________________________________________

IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, YOUR PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THIS FORM WHERE INDICATED.

Participant Information

Name__________________________________

Home Address___________________________

Phone__________________________________

Date of Birth_____________________________

E-Mail__________________________________

In the box at the left, circle the program in which you are enrolling. Please bring a can of new tennis balls on the first day of each session in which you participate. We MUST have participant (if 18 or over) or guardian signature (if under 18) on the waiver be-low.

Park Office 815-284-3306

Tennis Cts. 815-284-2785

Park 4 Paws Dog Park

The dog park is located at 1600 Washington Avenue, adjacent to the soccer fields. There is no charge to use the park, but we welcome donations to offset the cost of maintenance so that it remains free of charge.

Lowell Park Nature Center Activities for All Ages!

Some are Free, Some a Small Fee

canoe trips van trips kids programs and activities programs for Scouts, school students, retirement homes, service clubs, etc. wildflower walks in Lowell Park tree planting birding classes and seminars

Please call. If we’re outside,

you may need to leave a message, but we will return your call!

Nature Center………………….…815-288-5209 or check…….dixonparkdistrict.recdesk.com

Please see the Ruth Edwards Nature Center

Program Guide for much more information.

Dixon Park District Bow-Hunt Program in the Meadows

Turkey hunt days are in the Spring. Deer hunt days are in the Fall. Call the office, 815-284-3306, or check our web site, www.dixonparkdistrict.recdesk.com

Special Recreation Association

A partnership of Dixon Park District, City of Dixon, and Kreider Services.

You need not be a Kreider client; if you are recov-ering from illness or surgery, or have any issues with mobility, these outings and events are for you! outdoor activities (seasonal) indoor activities (seasonal) day-trips, shopping, sporting events

For a list of activities or to make arrangements,

please call Kreider Services 815-288-6691 ext. 270 (Lisa)

ADA The Dixon Park District, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests that per-sons with disabilities who require certain accommo-dations to allow them to observe and/or participate in meetings and/or activities with the Dixon Park District or have questions about the accessibility of meetings or facilities, contact the ADA Coordinator at (815) 284-3306 to allow the Dixon Park Dis-trict to make reasonable accom-modations for those persons. ADA Coordinator Debra Carey, Executive Director, Dixon Park District

Wal-Mart and Dixon Park District

Annual Easter Egg Hunt At Meadows’ Soccer Fields

Washington Ave., next to Wooden Wonderland

Age Divisions

Begins promptly at 1 p.m. (It is advised that you be there by 12:45)

Saturday, April 19, 2014 Rain date, Saturday, April 26

Reservations are taken after the first of the year

for park shelters for the upcoming season and

are taken on a first come/first served basis.

(Stone shelters at Lowell Park are free of charge

and will not be reserved.)

Persons are invited to rent the

historic Reagan Bathhouse in Lowell Park —

with a kitchen counter, fridge/freezer,

a grill, 6 - 9 picnic tables,

and huge roll-up windows to a river view!

Farmers’ Market Local Produce, Plants, Crafts!

Wednesdays and Saturdays

7 am - Noon May through October

Haymarket Square If you would like to be a vendor,

you may inquire at the park office at 815-284-3306.

...a stone and timber cottage in Lowell Park

Built of native limestone in 1909, Woodcote was once home to the park’s keeper. Today, Wood-cote’s 6 bedrooms, full kitchen, and 2 1/2 baths are available for: corporate, business, or civic meetings small weddings and receptions bridal or baby showers art, garden, or antique shows family or church activities bird and wildlife watching family or class reunions

Inquire about touring Woodcote before mak-ing your plans, 284-3306. Facility open April through November. (weather dependent)

Now booking 2015!

Dixon Park District’s

Murphy USA Splash Pad Custer Ave. & 3rd St.

Open Daily, Seasonally

The splash pad typically opens when school is dismissed for

the summer, depending on weather.

"It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato."

Lewis Grizzard

Dixon Park District’s Golf Center 1010 Washington Avenue

driving range putting green

Open April through October (weather dependent), Thursdays through Mondays, 8 am - 7 pm Ball Machine - same days, same hours

Golf Camp for Kids, Ages 9 - 13

Register your child for a chance to win a free golf camp. Hosted by Dixon Park District and Dixon High School, Golf Camp staff includes Pat Lessner, DHS Head Golf Coach, and DHS Golf Team students. Register through the last day of April, 4 pm.

Thurs., May 1, ten names will be drawn. Camp will be held at

Dixon Park District Driving Range, 1010 Washington Ave.

Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., July 8, 9, 10, 11

10 - 11:30 am

Please Patronize these Generous Sponsors

Culver’s of Dixon Dixon Police Department KSB Hospital Sterling Federal Bank

Free!

“A good coach will make players see what they can be, rather than what they are.”

~Ara Parashegian

Golf Pickleball

Youth League for Ages 10 - 18

starts the week of June 9 days / evenings of week to be determined fee, $10. per person play at E. C. Smith Park Tennis Court, corner of 7th St. and Highland Ave. (18 must still be in high school)

Golf Lessons for Kids, Ages 9 - 13 at Dixon Park District’s Golf Driving Range

1010 Washington Avenue

Week #1: June 17, 18, 19

Week #2: June 24, 25, 26

Choose one or both weeks.

Tues, Wed., Thurs.

10 - 10:30 am all days

Only 3 students per class.

$25. per student, per week.

Church League Softball

Entry Fee……………..……….………$100 per team When……….Thursday evenings, beginning May 22 Where……………..games played at Reynolds Field Captains’ Mtg………..Thurs., Apr. 17 at Park office, 804 Palmyra St. For more information………...Lewie Frye 994-7007

“Doing your best is more important than being the best.” ~Shannon Miller “I have failed many times, but I have never gone into a game expecting myself to fail.” ~Michael Jordan

Fall Adult Leagues

(18 years & older, no high school students) ASA & Dixon Park District Rules apply.

Deadline………………....Mon., Aug. 11 or when full All League Fees………….…………………..…$450.

Men’s………………………..…….Tues., begins TBA Co-Ed………………………..…...Thurs., begins TBA Captains’ meeting………..……………………….TBA Number of games contingent on number of teams involved.

Number of teams limited, register EARLY for placement.

Your fee MUST be paid for your team to be placed on the schedule.

Captains, coaches, and players may league info and print a blank roster from our website:

dixonparkdistrict.recdesk.com

Adult Softball

Summer Adult Leagues

(18 years & older) ASA and Dixon Park District Rules apply.

Deadline…………………..Wed., May 7 or when full All League Fees……….……………………..…$475.

Men’s D League…………..…..Mon., begins May 19 Women’s League…….……..Thurs., begins May 22 Co-Ed………………………….....Fri., begins May 23 Captains’ meeting………..……………Thurs., May 8 Number of games contingent on number of teams involved.

Number of teams limited, register EARLY for placement.

Your fee MUST be paid for your team to be placed on the schedule.

Adult Flag Football

Register your team for flag football in July. Team fee……………………………...$450.

Flag Football is played at the Meadows.

Adult Volleyball and Basketball

Register your team for volleyball in October. Volleyball team fee…………………….$140. Register your team for basketball in October. Basketball team fee………………….…$400.

All Leagues play indoors at the Armory.

Races Tournaments

Reagan Run Saturday, July 5

Kids Run…………………………………7:30 am Adults Run……………...…………….……..8 am Forms may be picked up and returned to, Dixon Park District office or Dixon Main Street office, 115 Hennepin Av. or getmeregistered.com

Tennis Tournaments

30th Annual KSB Petunia Festival Tourney Youth……..July 1, 3 (rain date, July 4) Men’s Doubles…………………...July 5 Women’s Doubles……………….July 5 Mixed Doubles…………………...July 6 25th Annual Hubbs Classic…..July 28 - Aug. 1 Family / Alumni Night, Aug. 1 All former students and instructors invited!

Softball Tournaments

Men’s Early Bird…...May 18 & 19

Men’s Hot-Shot…….July 20 & 21

St. Anne’s Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27

Start time……………………………..8 am

Forms may be picked up and returned to, St. Anne’s School, 1112 N. Brinton Ave. or getmeregistered.com

Meadows Monster last Saturday in April………......evening race last Saturday in October…...….morning race

Forms may be picked up and returned to, getmeregistered.com or Dixon Park District, 804 Palmyra Street

Can you find

the deer hiding in the pictures?

Non-residents of the Park District boundaries (coterminous with City of Dixon boundaries) pay no park taxes and will be charged a small N/R fee. N/R fee based on age:

Youth 0 -17 yrs. Adult 18 & older.

Thank you for supporting the Dixon Park District through your taxes, donations, and fees.

DIXON PARK DISTRICT Registration Form

Complete the registration form and sign where indicated. Make checks payable to the DIXON PARK DISTRICT. (Please DO NOT mail cash.) NO REFUNDS AFTER CLASS STARTING DATE Mail this form to: DIXON PARK DISTRICT, 804 Palmyra St., Dixon, IL 61021

Name ____________________________________ Phone: Hm. _________________ Bus. ___________________ Home Address ________________________________________________________ City _____________________ Date of Birth ________________ Present Grade & School (if applicable) ___________________________________ Program __________________________________________ Location ____________________________________ Session ______________________________________ Shirt Size _______________ Fee ________________ Non-Resident Fee: ________________ Cash _________________ Check #_______________ Date ____________________ For good and valuable consideration, the undersigned herby releases the DIXON PARK DISTRICT; all of its cooperating agencies; and the elected commissioners, administrative officers, and instructors and agents of said parties, from any and all claims of whatever nature for any injury, loss, damage, accident or expense arising from or out of the participation in the DIXON PARK DISTRICT RECREATION PROGRAM, and further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless all of said parties above enumerated against claims and for all costs and reasonable attorney’s fees arising out of or in any way connected with the participation in the recreation program. The undersigned hereby releases and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless all of said parties above in regards to per-son or persons the undersigned includes or invites to participate with them in any activity.

SIGNED________________________________________________________________ (Parent and/or Guardian if under 18 years) E-mail address for news/notices/updates____________________________________________________________

Half-price for third child in same program, same session. Dixon Park District has a youth fee assistance program for qualified families. Call our office for details, 284-3306.