Western Springs Recreation Department

08/26/2026

Don't forget, our first Tower Trot Community Meeting is tomorrow, August 27, at 5:30 pm in the Recreation Center located at 1500 Walker Street, Western Springs, IL. Come talk all things Tower Trot as we prepare for the 50th run!

The 50th Anniversary of the Tower Trot is May 29, 2027!!

Before we hit the starting line, the Recreation Department wants your best ideas to help shape this milestone race. Lace up, stretch out, and join us for a Tower Trot talk-through where we will spring through ideas, jog down memory lane, and pace out plans for the big 5-0!

Community meetings will be held on Thursday, August 27, at 5:30 pm and Thursday, September 10 at 3:30 pm, both at the Recreation Center.

If you can't attend the meetings, please email any ideas/suggestions to [email protected].

https://wsprings.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/3046

08/25/2026

Our spooktacular Halloween Hoopla is closer than you think!
Register now to secure your spot!👻🎃
Register at https://wsprings.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=7177

08/20/2026

We had so much fun yesterday at The French Market! Thank you to all who joined us.

See you next Wednesday, for the final market of the season, on August 26, from 4-7 pm.

Kids can enjoy story time with Thomas Ford Memorial Library at 5 pm and there will also be a balloon artist on site from 4:30 - 6:45 pm. See you there!

08/20/2026

The 50th Anniversary of the Tower Trot is May 29, 2027!!

Before we hit the starting line, the Recreation Department wants your best ideas to help shape this milestone race. Lace up, stretch out, and join us for a Tower Trot talk-through where we will spring through ideas, jog down memory lane, and pace out plans for the big 5-0!

Community meetings will be held on Thursday, August 27, at 5:30 pm and Thursday, September 10 at 3:30 pm, both at the Recreation Center.

If you can't attend the meetings, please email any ideas/suggestions to [email protected].

https://wsprings.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/3046

08/19/2026

Bounce houses are here! Come visit the Rec table, play games, and enjoy some outdoor fun in the bounce houses at The French Market!

08/05/2026

BLAZERS & WILDCATS TRAVEL BASKETBALL TRYOUTS ARE NEXT WEEK!
Please view the flyers below for each grade's tryout time and date.

Please note the important information below:
Tryouts are mandatory.
Registration and payment must be completed before participating.
Parents are not permitted inside tryouts.

Check-in process:
Players should:
Walk up independently
State their first and last name
Receive their tryout number
Parents are welcome to assist with pinning the tryout number onto their child’s shirt before leaving.

What Players Will Do:
Ball Handling
Passing
Finishing
Shooting
Competitive drills
3-on-3
4-on-4
Live play
Occasionally 1-on-1 evaluations

Tryouts are directed by the professional skills trainers from Spartz Sportz, with support from Blazers and Wildcats coaches when needed.

Questions? Email [email protected].
Register for tryouts here: https://wsprings.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=7

08/05/2026

‼️Due to expected weather conditions tonight, these classes will now be held in the GRAND AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER GYMNASIUM. This is located at 4211 Grand Avenue, Western Springs, IL.🌧

T-ball Skills & Games
Adult & Tot Tball
Youth Track, Field, & Fitness

We appreciate your cooperation!

08/04/2026

Join us on Thursday, August 6 for a presentation by Dr. Heather Johnston in the Western Springs Senior Center!
Dr. Johnston will be discussing Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and other types of insurance. Q&A to follow, so bring questions!
All are welcome to this free event.

07/31/2026

Summer Springs Day Campers enjoyed the Western Springs Theatre production of The Music Man, a magic lab, bingo, and various arts and crafts this week!☀🎭🎨

07/30/2026

The Western Springs Recreation Department Fall 2026 Activities Brochure is out NOW! 🍂🎃
View the brochure at https://wsprings.com/637/Activities-Brochure

Resident Registration begins Friday, August 7 at 8:30am.
Countryside Resident Registration begins Thursday, August 13 at 8:30am.
Non-Resident Registration begins Friday, August 14 at 8:30am.