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Good Morning, 

Check out this week's Parks & Recreation e-news featuring information about Fall classes, South End programs, and more.

Fall Program Registration Open!

Registration for our Fall programs is open for Evanston residents and non-residents. Check out our program lineup in the Fall guide and register.

Fall Programs at South End Center

Our newest community center, South End, offers a host of programs this fall, with more coming in early 2025. Check out our South End Fall program guide to find classes and info on drop-in play and open gym.

Vote for 2025 Starlight Movies in the Park Films

What movies would you like to see in our free Starlights Movies in the Park series in 2025? Cast your vote!

Events This Week

Nature Play Date

Date: Friday, September 6
Times: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: South End Community Center
Cost: $20 residents / $26 non-residents
Register

Pond Lab: September 6

Date: Friday, September 6
Times: 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Location: Lovelace Park
Cost: $10 residents / $13 non-residents
Register

Spirit of Place Reception: September 6

Date: Friday, September 6
Times: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Noyes Cultural Arts Center - Upstairs Gallery

Astronomy in the Parks: September 7

Date: Saturday, September 7
Times: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Location: Lovelace Park
Cost: $11 residents / $15 non-residents
Register

Sports Palooza: September 7

Date: Saturday, September 7
Hours: 10 a.m. - noon
Location: Leahy Park
Cost: Free

Save the Date: Upcoming Events

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: September 15

Date: Sunday, September 15
Hours: noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center
Cost: Free

Harvest Fest: September 28

Date: Saturday, September 28
Times: noon - 4 p.m.
Location: Eggleston Park
Cost: Free

Classes and Workshops

Registration for our Fall programs in open! View all of our upcoming classes, workshops, school days off activities, and special events in our Fall Program Guide. Register for classes on the city of Evanston website.

Mens Basketball League

Dates: September 24 - November 5; September 26 - November 7
Location: Robert Crown Community Center
Cost per team: $725 residents/$923 non-residents
Register

Adult Co-Ed 6V6 Beach Volleyball

Dates: September 8 - October 20; September 10 - October 22; September 13 - October 25
Location: Clark Street Beach
Cost per team: $450 residents/$585 non-residents
Register

Cross Country

Dates: September 21 - October 26
Location: Various
Cost per team: $20 residents/$26 non-residents
Register

Flag Football

Dates: September 21 - October 26
Location: Robert Crown Fields
Cost per team: $55 residents/$72 non-residents
Register

Move and Groove Line Dance Class

Dates: September 11 - November 1
Location: Fleetwood-Jourdain Center
Cost per team: $76 residents/$98 non-residents
Register

Move and Grow

Dates: Varies
Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center
Register: Infant
Register: Toddler
Register: 2-3 years
Register: 3-5

Forest School Play Group

Dates: September 9 - November 11; September 11 - November 13
Location: Lighthouse Beach Classrooms
Cost per team: $200 residents/$260 non-residents
Register

Garden Club

Dates: September 10 - October 1
Location: Ecology Center Farmette
Cost per team: $45 residents/$59 non-residents
Register

Saplings & Oaks

Dates: September 12 - October 24
Location: Lighthouse Beach Classrooms
Cost per team: $110 residents/$143 non-residents
Register

Water Closed for Season

The Clark and Dempster St. Beach Offices are now closed for the 2024 summer season. Dempster St. and Church St. Boat Launches will remain open, but unstaffed through October 23. For lakefront park picnic permits, please contact the Ecology Center at 847-448-8256.

Swimming is strictly prohibited at all beaches at all times. No lifeguards are on duty. Lake Michigan is a dangerous body of water; do not enter. In case of emergency, call 911. The sand area will remain open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Get Engaged with Parks and Recreation

Vendors Needed for Trunk or Treat

Date: Friday, October 25
Event time: 1:30-3:30 PM
Location: Robert Crown Community Center

Volunteers Needed for Zombie Scramble

Help support our 9th annual Zombie Scramble on October 19 by volunteering to help with the event. Register to volunteer.

Tell us what you think of the City's website!

To enhance the user experience on the City's website, we have begun a comprehensive website audit and redesign process that prioritizes ADA accessibility features.

We want your feedback: Your experiences and insights are essential in helping us to create a more user-friendly and accessible website for everyone. Please take 15 minutes to complete our community website surveys, available in both English and Spanish by September 13.

Share your skills and teach classes

Our Parks & Recreation team invites individuals from diverse backgrounds to showcase their incredible talents. If you're a budding artist, fitness guru, cooking maestro, or tech wizard - we want you to share your unique talents with our vibrant community.

We welcome all creative proposals and ideas that are not listed. Let's transform our community spaces into lively hubs of learning and fun. Your passion could be the spark that ignites new hobbies and friendships.

Submit your program proposal today and bring your unique talents and skills to our community.

Accessibility for all

The City of Evanston is committed to promoting a citywide culture of accessibility and inclusivity. To request an accommodation for a program, service, or activity, please call 847-866-2919 to make an ADA service request or complete a request form online. 

Facility Locations and Phone Numbers

Chandler-Newberger Community Center: 847-448-8252
Levy Senior Center: 847-448-8250
Robert Crown Community Center: 847-448-8258
Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center: 847-448-8254
Ecology Center: 847-448-8256
South End Community Center: 847-859-7697

Thanks for reading. Have a great weekend,

The City of Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Team