District accredited, Skatium renovation, events +

December 3, 2021
Park district recognized as distinguished, accredited
After months of work and a successful final evaluation by a joint committee of the state’s two park and recreation professional associations, the Skokie Park District has again been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA).

“Our staff put forth a tremendous effort organizing the district for this review,” said Executive Director Michelle Tuft. “They can all be proud that they have contributed to meeting our vision, mission and values — that of continuing to raise the quality of life for the residents of Skokie.”
Zoom with Santa Claus!
Deadline to register December 12
Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa is taking the evening off from his busy season to Zoom chat with all the good little boys and girls of Skokie! Say hi to Santa and tell him all of your holiday wishes.

Santa will be making his Zoom calls directly from the North Pole to you and your family. One call per family. Your personal Zoom link will be emailed to you on the morning of your call. Call times are limited. Early registration is strongly encouraged.

Ten minute calls will be made on December 14 & 16 from 4–8 p.m.
Fee: Res – $10/NR – $13
Skatium to close for renovation in 2022

Due to the critical need to replace aging ice and mechanical systems, the Skatium Ice Arena will be closed March 2 to September 12, 2022. 

Several components of the main rink refrigeration system are original from 1973 and are obsolete. Both compressors utilized by the main rink date to 1989, one of which has a cracked head casing and is on borrowed time.
December special event calendars!
Featuring Holiday Events & Winter Break Camps

If you are looking for alternative ways to have fun this month, the Skokie Park District offers great one-day events, workshops, outings, special events and more.

Click on the calendars below to view Early December & Winter Break Happenings!
December 1-19
December 20-31
Your Winter Program Guide is here!
The Skokie Park District's winter classes and events are now online and with them the district's Winter Program Guide, readying our residents for winter registration, beginning on December 15 (December 22 for non-residents).

The Winter Program Guide offers you and your family an enormous variety of recreational, educational and fitness alternatives, including a huge number of winter special events.

Celebrate winter by finding a new passion at your Skokie Park District!

Click on the guide cover to join the fun!
Winter Registration Begins
Residents: December 15 / Non-residents: December 22
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As a Skokie Park District taxpayer and resident, it is important that your park district regularly communicates with you and your family regarding all district programs, events and news.

Prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, four seasonal guides were mailed directly to your home. Since March 2020, the district has relied on its website, seasonal guides online, weekly e-newsletters, social media posts, and advertising within its facilities.

With that in mind, please let us know how you would like to engage future district communications by taking this super-quick survey, in which you can enter a drawing for a $500 Visa Gift Card.