how to register
Winter registration dates:
Residents: Monday, December 10
Non-residents: Monday, December 17
Classes begin Monday, January 7
Registrations which are received before
the above dates will be held and processed
on the day after registration begins.
1. Walk-in
Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street
Monday– Friday
8:30a–5:00p
Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker Street
Monday– Friday
5:30a–10:30p
Saturday
7:30a–7:00p
Sunday
7:30a–5:00p
Please bring proof of residency. Your
registration will be time-stamped in the
order received.
2. Drop-off
Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street
Hours:
Monday– Friday
7:00a–9:30p
Saturday
8:30a– 6:00p
Sunday
1:00 – 6:00p
A drop-off slot is located to the right of
the receptionist counter. Please, no cash
payments. Registrations are processed
Monday– Friday.
Drop-off registration is also accepted at
Prairie Lakes Community Center, during
their regular business hours. (Page 36)
General Information
Registration & fee information
for all Des Plaines residents
All residents of the City of Des Plaines,
regardless of whether or not you live within
the boundaries of the park district, pay the
resident rate for programs, special events,
daily admissions, and memberships.
Please note that residents of the city who
live outside of the park district boundaries
still register beginning the second week of
registration (with non-residents) as a
courtesy to the residents whose taxes help
support the Des Plaines Park District.
Resident rates for Facility Rentals only apply
to residents and businesses within the park
district boundaries.
A map of the park district boundaries is on
our website, and at all facilities.
Registration: The Basics
Mail completed forms and payment to:
Registration
Des Plaines Park District
2222 Birch Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018 1. If the program you choose if filled, you
will automatically be put on a waiting list.
We will notify you by phone or email.
2. If an opening in the activity occurs, you
will be notified; only then will payment be
processed.
3. If the program cancels or changes, we
will contact you by phone. Payment will
be refunded or applied to any outstanding
balance you have.
4. All registrations must be completed on a
registration form, and the waiver signed.
5. Registrations received before the
registration date will be held and processed
on the day after registration begins.
4. Fax About Non-resident Program Fees
3. Mail-in
Fax the completed registration form to
847-391-5707 with your complete credit
card information. Please be aware: if you
are registering online or via fax, your online
or facsimile signature shall substitute for
and have the same legal effect as an
original form signature. A non-resident of the City of Des Plaines will
pay up to 25% more than the resident rate
for most programs & facilities.
A non-resident can choose to pay an annual
fee of $200, which will provide them with a
“Resident Status” card, valid for one year
from the date of purchase.
5. Online Registration Additional Payment Information
Begins at 12:01a on 12/10 for residents,
and 12:01a on 12/17 for non-residents. 1. The park district reserves the right to
change a payment fee in order to reflect the
correct fee.
2. A $25 service charge is assessed on all
checks returned due to insufficient funds.
Registration forms and details are in this
Spectrum, at our facilities, and on our
website, DPParks.org.
Questions?
Program scholarships are available for
individuals unable to afford program fees.
Scholarship requests should be submitted
at least three weeks prior to all program
registration. An approved scholarship is
required for camp registration at a reduced
fee. Approved scholarship applications do
not guarantee acceptance into programs;
all general registration procedures should
be followed. Scholarship applications may
be obtained at the Leisure Center or Prairie
Lakes Community Center during business
hours, via download from DPParks.org, or
by calling 847-391-5711. Additional
scholarships are provided by the Des
Plaines Friends of the Parks. See page 49.
Senior Discounts
All Senior Citizens 60 years or older
receive a 25% discount on classes and
programs unless otherwise specified.
This discount is not applicable for trips,
discounted programs, and contractual
classes. Identification is required at time of
registration.
Proof of Park District Residency
These forms of ID are valid to establish
current residency: voter registration card,
driver’s license, utility or phone bill, or tax
statement showing taxes paid to the Des
Plaines Park District.
Park District Boundaries
The district’s boundaries do not match the
those of the City of Des Plaines. Please call
847-391-5700 for boundary information.
Errors and Adjustments
Errors in fees and schedules sometimes
occur in our publications, and need
to be corrected. We apologize for any
inconvenience that these changes may
cause.
Photography/Video Policy
Photographs and videos are periodically
taken of participants at park district (DPPD)
facilities and programs. Participants grant
permission to the DPPD to photograph and/
or video tape them, their child and/or ward,
and to use such photos and videos on its
website, its social media sites, in its printed
publications, and in news releases without
further consideration.
Behavior and Discipline
Call 847-391-5700 or 847-391-5711
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Scholarship Information
www.DPParks.org
Participants are expected to exhibit
appropriate behavior at all times. The
complete park district Behavior/Discipline
Policy #A-24 is on our website: DPParks.org