Show off your creativity by building a Parks and Recreation-themed LEGO® display for a chance to win! Creations may depict 1. wildlife, 2. landscapes, 3. nature, 4. recreation, and people at play, sports, or any other park-inspired scene. Bring your completed LEGO® creation (maximum size: 12” tall x 12” wide x 12” deep) to the […]
Embrace the beauty of the fall season with your NASR friends! Join us for games, tie-dye, campfires, hayrides, and much more! You’ll even get to cook your lunch over the campfire. Don’t miss out on this fantastic autumn adventure! Registration is required. Register by calling 815-235-6114 or online here. Northlands Association for Special Recreation (NASR) […]
Join some family friendly competition to promote teamwork, problem-solving, and community fun through a timed puzzle-solving competition. Teams of 2-4 participants will compete to complete at 500-piece jigsaw puzzle. Winners determined by fastest completion time or most completed puzzle at the end of the time. Register by 9/11! Call 815-235-6114 or register online here!
Take in the spectacular scenery at the Autumn Leaf Run. It's open to all ages and all skill levels of runners, walkers and nature enthusiasts. The 5K trail winds through diverse terrain, including wide tree-lined trails, moderate hills, prairie areas, bridge crossings and several single-track trail sections. The start and finish lines will be in […]
This fun family-friendly event will have something for everyone to appreciate! Explore our trails, complete a scavenger hunt, take a guided nature walk, sit fireside, listen to live music, and spend your afternoon at Oakdale! Enjoy wagon rides through the prairie, try your arm at axe throwing, play yard games, journey through a hay maze, […]
Get ready to light up the night with electrifying games of Glow Bingo! Join us for an evening of fun, laughter, and glowing excitement as we combine the classic game of bingo with a neon twist. Whether you’re a bingo pro or a first-timer, this is the perfect way to hang out, meet new people, […]
Teens 13-17 get ready to dance the night away at our Glow Dance Party! Light up the dance floor with neon colors, glow sticks, and your best moves! This is the ultimate night for teens to hang out, have fun, and shine bright! Show off your glow style and win cool raffle prizes and capture […]
Enjoy the one-stop convenience, stroller-friendly walkways and safe alternative to trekking up and down streets! Load up on candy and enjoy a taste of Halloween at Krape Park!
Enjoy a peaceful fall evening at Oakdale Nature Preserve as glowing luminaries light the paved trail. Take a walk through the preserve, relax around a campfire, and end the evening stargazing under the night sky. Hot chocolate will be available for purchase!
Drop the kids off for a fun-filled night at the park while you enjoy some well-deserved time to yourself! Kids are invited to wear their favorite pajamas and join us for an evening of music, movies, pizza, snacks, crafts and games. It's the perfect way for kids to have a blast while parents take a […]