Deerfield Parks & Recreation

February |2022

2021 Community Impact Report

We appreciate the support of our community and are excited to share our Parks & Recreation Community Impact Report for 2021!

We hope that you'll see value in your investment, be delighted about completed projects, and celebrate the generous community members, organizations, and businesses that supported your parks in 2021.

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Bungalow Renovations

This spring, the Bungalow will be renovated to support current and future programming by improving the functionality and accessibility of the space.

The Bungalow is a classroom space on the back of the garage behind the Snyder House at Cottell Park.

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Tips for Smooth Camp Registration

Camp registration starts on March 1st for Deerfield Township Residents! Ensure registration runs smoothly by verifying your child's information in DeerfieldRec.com before registration day.

Our system automatically rolls up your child's grade on June 1st each year. Please ensure that the grade on your child's member profile reflects the grade that they are currently enrolled in.

If you need an age and/or grade correction or if you have trouble logging in, please email us at parksinfo@deerfieldtwp.com.

Upcoming Activities

Paint-Your-Own Pottery

April 7, 6:30pm, Snyder House

Join Star Glazers for a fun evening of Paint-Your-Own Pottery at the Snyder House on Thursday, April 7th, starting at 6:30pm. Pieces will be glazed, fired, and ready for pick-up in plenty of time for Mother's Day! Registration is required.

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Run for the Green 5K Trail Race

March 12, Landen-Deerfield Park

Enjoy an old favorite or try something new! Held on March 12th, this trail race leads runners and walkers through mostly densely wooded, winding dirt/mud trails and two calf-deep creek crossings at Landen-Deerfield Park.

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Adult Creative Volunteers:

Fairy/Gnome Accessories

March 29, 9am-11am, Cottell Park

Love to craft or make miniature things? Volunteer with us and create fairy/gnome home accessories, like popsicle stick doors, twig windows, or mini clay toadstools! Items will be kept by the Township and used for a community event this summer. Registration required.

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Teen Creative Volunteers: Fairy/Gnome Homes

March, At-Home

Creative teens can gain community service hours and express their creativity by designing a themed fairy/gnome home to display in our trails this summer.

Registration starts March 1st; deadline to drop off completed homes is April 4th.

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