Hall Quarry Beach is open for the season!
Enjoy the sun, sand and fun! Gates open at 11:30 a.m. for passholders and Noon for the general public
Learn MoreRiver Rhapsody Concert Series
Spend your summer nights with family and friends along the beautiful Batavia Riverwalk. This free summer concert series is on select Wednesday evenings starting on June 17.
Learn MoreBatavia's biggest event of the summer! Windmill City Festival
Celebrate with us July 10-12 at the Batavia Riverwalk. Bring your family and friends, grab some tasty food and beverages and listen to some of the Midwest's best music.
Learn MoreNew spring exhibit at Batavia Depot Museum!
The spring exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is open! "To Secure These Rights..." will explore how the Declaration of Independence established equality and the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as the standard for a free people.
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Fun Ways to Enjoy the Season
Experience the best of every season with activities for all ages, from park programs to community gatherings.
Find Your Adventure!
Programs For All Ages
Fun, fitness, and learning for all ages at Batavia Park District.
Did You Know?
Many programs offered at Batavia Park District have sessions for different ages. Explore all of the different activities and see if they are perfect for your entire family.
Get ready to rock to the best songs of the '50s and '60s!
Free River Rhapsody Concert
The Throwbacks will perform songs by Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Beach Boys and more, with a twist. They combine their unique style of high-energy singing and dancing with beloved classics.
The evening kicks off with the rescheduled children's concert featuring Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots at 5 p.m., presented in partnership with Batavia Public Library.
For the full schedule, visit bataviaparks.org/river-rhapsody.
Free Children's concert
Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots will open for The Throwbacks on June 24, bringing their jazzy tunes to the stage. The lively show features audience interactions, toys, surprises and songs about food. Bring the whole family for an entertaining performance for all ages.
Presented in partnership with Batavia Public Library of Illinois.
Did you learn to swim at Hall Quarry Beach?
Give your children that unique experience with summer swim lessons at the Quarry. Lessons are available for infants and toddlers, preschoolers and older kids. They learn to feel comfortable in the water, and work on building their stroke and kicking skills as they progress.
Choose from morning or early evening lessons. Register for swim lessons now at bataviaparks.info/QuarrySwimLessons
Share your Quarry swim lesson stories in the comments below!
Happy Father’s Day!
Today, we celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors and father figures who make a difference every day through their love, guidance and support.
Thanks for creating memories, sharing adventures, and being the role models who help our community grow stronger. We wish you all a wonderful day filled with joy, laughter and time with loved ones.
Big news for two Batavia parks:
Batavia Park District has been awarded a $250,000 grant from the State of Illinois to enhance two of our community’s favorite destinations: The Riverwalk and Engstrom Park.
The announcement was made at the June 16 Park Board Meeting by State Senator Linda Holmes and State Representative Matt Hanson. The grant is part of the State’s Member Funding Initiative.
What’s coming?
Batavia Riverwalk: new synthetic turf at the playground to enhance this beloved gathering space. The turf will maintain ADA accessibility to the park and ensure the playground remains safe, attractive and functional for the children who use it.
Engstrom Park: three new restrooms featuring flushable toilets, making game days, family outings, and extended park visits even better. These facilities enhance the park's functionality, ensuring it continues to serve the community as a welcoming and well-maintained destination.
Thank you to Senator Holmes and Representative Hanson for investing in Batavia’s parks and helping create even better spaces for our community to connect, play, and enjoy the outdoors.
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We 💙 our customers!
Come to Hall Quarry Beach after 5 p.m. today for free admission as part of Customer Appreciation Week. Enjoy a twilight swim, dive, splash or play volleyball. See you there!
🍂✨Register now for fall New Adventures PlayLab!
Give your little learner (ages 3–5) a place to create, explore, discover and make new friends! Our STEAM enrichment program blends hands-on art, science, structured activities, and plenty of play to help children grow socially, emotionally and creatively.
Kids will enjoy:
🎨 Weekly STEAM-inspired art & science activities
🔬 Fun, engaging learning through play
👩🏫 Experienced teachers guiding every adventure
Morning and afternoon sessions are available Monday-Thursday.
Register now at bataviaparks.org/new-adventures-playlab/#playlab
Congratulations, Batavia Park District Executive Director Allison Niemela!
At the June 16 Batavia Park Board meeting, State Representative Matt Hanson presented Allison with a copy of House Resolution 594, officially recognizing July 11 as Unplug Illinois Day.
Allison was honored for her leadership in co-creating the Unplug Illinois campaign, an Illinois Park and Recreation Association strategic master plan initiative that has grown into a statewide celebration encouraging people to “plug into” the many opportunities available through local park and recreation agencies.
"Unplug Illinois was built on a simple idea, that some of life's best moments aren't found on a screen,” she said. "It's rewarding to see a campaign that began as an idea grow into a statewide movement recognized by the Illinois General Assembly."
Thank you, Allison, for your vision, leadership, and dedication to creating meaningful connections and experiences for our community!
Get ready to rock! Chicago Rockhouse performs on a new date.
We’re turning up the volume with Chicago Rockhouse at the Peg Bond Center TONIGHT at 7 p.m.!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of classic rock favorites as Chicago Rockhouse brings the energy with hits from legendary bands like Def Leppard, Queen, Jefferson Starship, and more. Sing along, dance it out, and enjoy a night of live music outdoors.
See the full schedule at bataviaparks.org/river-rhapsody.
Our Energy City Soccer players have World Cup fever!
Check out these selfies of our spring soccer league players and family as they cheer on their favorite teams. Which World Cup team is your favorite?
Get Energy City Soccer fever and register your child for the fall season, starting on Sept. 5. Get details at bataviaparks.org/soccer.
🎵 River Rhapsody update! Due to the weather forecast, tomorrow night’s concerts have been rescheduled.
🎸 Chicago Rockhouse will perform on Thursday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Peg Bond Center.
🎤 The children's concert with Ben Tatar and the Tatar Tots has moved to Wednesday, June 24, at 5 p.m. at the Peg Bond Center. They’ll open for The Throwbacks.
Stay updated by texting Follow #riverrhapsody to 630-879-5235. 📲
We love our customers!💙
Stop by the Civic Center, Callahan Community Center or Eastside Community Center this week for free healthy snacks and to enter a raffle drawing. Six prizes will be awarded, and you can enter as many times as you visit our facilities this week.
Customer Appreciation Week caps off with FREE twilight admission to Hall Quarry Beach from 5-7 p.m. for all. Swim, splash and play!
