Elgin Parks and Recreation

10/05/2026

Before they were Centre Preschool teachers...they were little learners too! 💛

We’re taking a fun trip down memory lane with some familiar faces from our Centre Preschool team. Long before they were creating activities, singing songs, reading stories, and making special memories with our youngest participants, they were preschoolers too!

Take a look at our teachers then and now. Can you guess who is who before the big reveal? 😊

We love seeing how these little learners grew up to inspire the next generation!

10/02/2026

🍂 October Open Swim at Adventure Island! 🍂

Fall is here, but the water is still warm! Check out our October Open Swim schedule at Adventure Island @ The Centre of Elgin.

🏊 Regular Open Swim Hours
- Mondays: 4:00-5:45pm
- Tuesdays: No Open Swim
- Wednesdays: 4:00-5:45pm
- Thursdays: No Open Swim
- Fridays: 4:00-8:30pm
- Saturdays & Sundays: 12:00-4:30pm

📅 Special Hours: Monday, October 12, Open Swim will be available from 12:00-5:45pm.

🛟 Tot-Swim is also available every Thursday and Friday from 10:00am-1:00pm for parents/guardians and children ages 5 and under. Adults are free but must be in the water, and admission for children is $7 Resident / $8 Non-Resident.

💦 Open Swim Admission
Residents: $10 Youth / $10 Adult / $9 Senior
Non-Residents: $15 Youth / $15 Adult / $13 Senior
Children under 3 are FREE!

Come splash, swim, and spend some time at Adventure Island this October! 🍁🏊‍♀️

09/23/2026

✂️🎉 A new chapter begins at The Centre!

We were proud to celebrate the launch of Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA)'s LIFE Program at The Centre with a ribbon cutting!

LIFE—Leisure Increases Freedom and Enjoyment—helps young adults build independence, connections and everyday life skills through recreation, fitness, cooking, volunteering, community outings and more.

We’re excited to welcome NISRA and LIFE participants to The Centre and see all that’s ahead!

To learn more visit www.nisra.org/life-program

09/16/2026

Ready to make a splash while taking care of your body?

Join us for HydroTherapy with Danae Molitor, a low-impact, water-based workout designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay active without putting extra stress on your joints.

This pain-free class focuses on:
Improving mobility
Strength
Balance
Flexibility
Core training

Sundays, 12:00–1:00pm
September 20–October 25, 2026
Centre of Elgin Therapy Pool

Fees:
Member: $66
Resident: $77
Non-Resident: $88

Activity Code: 403001-01

Grab your spot and come move, stretch, strengthen, and feel good in the water! Register online today!

09/14/2026

🏀 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR YOUTH BASKETBALL! 🏀

Registration for our Youth Basketball League closes THIS WEEK on Friday, September 18! If you’ve been thinking about signing your child up, now is the time!

Register in-person at The Centre of Elgin or online through the link below!

Online Registration -> bit.ly/ElginYBL

“Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game.”
– Michael Jordan

09/14/2026

Coming up this Saturday! 🐟🎨
Our Fox River Day: Printmaking with Fish is happening at Hawthorne Hill Nature Center on September 19 from 1–3 p.m.

Come appreciate the Fox River through art! Learn about native Fox River fish while using rubber fish models and ink to create your own unique prints.

No registration required, drop in anytime between 1–3 p.m.!

09/13/2026

09/08/2026

There’s still time to find their perfect dance class!
Spots are still available in select Centre Dance classes starting next week. Check out the chart to find the right fit for your dancer and save their spot! bit.ly/FallCentreDance2026

09/04/2026

ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW! 🍻
llinois Brews at Bowes Creek is almost here, and tickets are still available. Have fun in the sun and support Elgin Parks and Recreation Foundation.
Grab your tickets and join us! 👉 ilbrewsatbowes.com

09/03/2026

🏊 We’re hiring Swim Lesson Instructors! 💦

Looking for a fun, flexible job? Join our Aquatics team and help kids build confidence and skills in the water!

✅ Starting at $17.25/hour
✅ Mostly nights & weekends
✅ No experience needed. We train & certify!

Check out the post below and apply today! 👇

🌊 Make a splash and make an impact with Elgin Parks & Recreation!

We’re looking for Swim Lesson Instructors to join our Aquatics team! If you enjoy working with kids and want a fun, flexible job that makes a difference, this could be the perfect fit.

🏊 Starting pay: $17.25/hour
🌙 Mostly nights & weekends
🎓 We train & certify you
🙌 No experience required

Help swimmers build confidence, learn new skills, and become safer in the water, one lesson at a time!

👉 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4x74Qy8

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this post! 💦