Sunrise Shuffle 5K and Kids Fun Run
Support local parks and recreation at the Ninth Annual Bloomingdale Parks Foundation Sunrise Shuffle 5K , presented by Sunrise Chevrolet!

Use the code LASTCHANCE when signing up and run for only $15!

Two-thirds ($20) of your $30 entrance fee will be matched by Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation 3 to 1. Both your dollars and the matching grant funds received will be used for the restoration of the Springfield Park Wetlands. Your $30 entrance fee = $60 dollars for the wetlands!

Highlights include Wolfden Brewing with post-race refreshments, Kids Fun Run for ages 4-13, and FREE T-shirt and goodie bag for all participants.

JRC Parking Lot CLOSED September 9-23
The parking lot serving the Johnston Recreation Center and Oasis Water Park will be closed September 9-23 for repair and resurfacing. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Visitors are asked to park at the following locations:
  • Circle Park South parking lot
  • South Circle Avenue north of the JRC
  • South Circle Avenue south of the JRC (intersection of Freeport and S. Circle Ave.)
  • Westfield Middle School (only during non-school hours)

Please refer to the  Parking Map and Walking Paths to Johnston Recreation Center  for more information.
Fishing Derby at Lakeview Park
Sharpen skills and discover hidden fishing talents at the annual FREE Fishing Derby held 8 to 10 a.m., September 21 at  Lakeview Park .

Stocked each spring at the Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary Club Fish Release, Lakeview Park is full to the brim with an abundance of fish species. Prizes are awarded for all types of catches including biggest, smallest, weirdest and more. Participants must bring their own fishing gear. Bait is provided or you may bring your own. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. This is a catch-and-release event. 

News
Reopening the Door to the BPD Museum's Gallery I

You are cordially invited to a special exhibition to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of Gallery I of the Bloomingdale Park District Museum. Over the past 18 months, the exhibition space was occupied by Bloomingdale Park District staff as the Johnston Recreation Center was renovated. With the renovation complete, Gallery I is back! The Grand Re-Opening is 2-4 p.m., Sept. 1!

Buy Your B-Fit Center pass by September 30!

Memberships for the Bloomingdale Park District's new fitness center, the  B-Fit Center , are now on sale! Purchase an annual membership before September 30 and receive one month FREE plus no enrollment fee! Purchase memberships in person at the Johnston Recreation Center, 172 S. Circle Ave., in Bloomingdale.

Youth Basketball Registrations

There are three upcoming opportunities to register your child (grades 3-8) for the Bloomingdale Youth Basketball Association. All registrations are at the Johnston Recreation Center.
  • Saturday, September 14, 9AM-12PM
  • Saturday, September 28, 12-3PM
  • Saturday, October 12, 9AM-12PM
Events
September 4
6:30PM @ JRC - The Lounge

September 10
6PM @ Johnston Rec Center

September 11
7PM @ BPD Museum

September 12
6PM @ Johnston Rec Center

6:30PM @ JRC - The Lounge

September 13
6PM @ JRC - The Lounge

September 14
9AM @ Johnston Rec Center

September 18
12PM @ Johnston Rec Center

6:30PM @ JRC - The Lounge

6:30PM @ JRC - The Lounge


September 19
9:45AM @ Meet at JRC

September 20
5:30PM @ JRC - The Clubhouse

7:30PM @ Johnston Rec Center

September 21
8AM @ Lakeview Park

10AM @ Fountain View Rec Center

September 22
2PM @ BPD Museum

September 24
7PM @ Wheaton Park District

September 25
9:30AM @ Roselle Park District

September 28
9AM @ Johnston Rec Center

October 1
6PM @ JRC - The Lounge

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