News Café

Welcome to the Batavia Park District's News Cafe. Stop by the cafe daily and you will be able to easily locate press releases regarding upcoming park district news, events, and programs. You will also find our most recent and archived publications, a photo gallery, and news about the latest District-wide/individual awards received.

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Dinner option added to Daddy Daughter Date Night (01/31/2012)
Dads and their daughters, ages 3-11, are invited to enjoy an evening of dancing, entertainment, dessert and more at the Batavia Park District’s Daddy Daughter Date Night on Sunday, February 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rotolo Middle School, 1501 S. Raddant Rd.
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Niemela Named Batavia Park District's Interim Director (01/18/2012)
The Batavia Park District Board of Commissioners appointed Allison Niemela as its Interim Director at the January 17 public park board meeting.
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Toss for a Cause at upcoming bags tournament (01/18/2012)
Teams are invited to "Toss for a Cause" at the upcoming Batavia Parks Foundation bags tournament on Saturday, February 25.   More...

Dads and Daughters Invited to Dance the Night Away (01/12/2012)
Dads - Dance the night away with your daughter, ages 3-11, on Sunday, February 12 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rotolo Middle School, 1501 S. Raddant Rd. Daddy Daughter Date Night will feature dancing, games, dessert and more.   More...

Batavia Park District Announces Resignation of Executive Director (01/11/2012)
Michael Clark, the Executive Director of the Batavia Park District, resigned from his position to accept the Executive Director position at the Palatine Park District.  More...

Batavia Teen Center to showcase local talent at upcoming band nights (01/03/2012)
The Batavia Teen Center is currently seeking bands to play at several upcoming Teen Band Nights. If your band is interested in showcasing your talent, generating fans and possibly making some money please contact Teen Center Supervisor Kristin Bykowski at 630-406-5282 ext. 2162.
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Polar Express Gives Family Lasting Memories (12/19/2011)
Every year the Batavia Park District does their part to bring holiday joy to families by offering a variety of events, including the widely popular Polar Express. This year, there was a special passenger aboard the train.   More...

Batavia Park District invites residents to complete community engagement survey (12/07/2011)
Residents are invited to complete a survey to assist in developing the next phase of the Park District's comprehensive strategic plan.  More...

Batavia Park District Offers Full Schedule of Events This Holiday Season (11/16/2011)
There will be no shortage of holiday fun this season at the Batavia Park District! From free and low fee events like Celebration of Lights to the tradition of The Polar Express, families will have plenty of options for fun during the winter months.  More...

New Head Instructor Keeps Bar High for Park District Performance Group (10/12/2011)
Nicole Drews has been dancing for as long as she can remember. She began her career in dance at the Hanover Park Park District when she was just three years old. She continued dancing at the St. Charles Park District when her family moved to the area in third grade, but once she entered middle school, she realized her true passion for dance.  More...

Designing Our Future Together (09/29/2011)
The Park District has entered a comprehensive strategic planning process to identify the key programming, facility and maintenance issues moving forward. The District wrapped up the first phase of community engagement meetings which were held in park sites this summer. View the findings...  More...

Batavia Park District to Upgrade Hall Quarry Beach Based on Community Feedback (07/12/2011)
The Batavia Park District spent much of the summer engaging residents in discussions in order to reach a community resolution about the future of Hall Quarry Beach. Staff made several recommendations to the Park Board this fall based on the findings uncovered in the community input meetings.  More...

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