North of the River Recreation and Park District

07/30/2026

🍞 Dine for a cause at Panera Bread!

Join the NOR Recreation Foundation on Wednesday, August 5, from 4–8 PM at Panera Bread, 10900 Stockdale Hwy, and help support the Youth Recreation Scholarship Fund.

Here's how you can help:
🥪 Dine in or use the drive-thru and show a printed or digital copy of the fundraiser flyer.
💻 Ordering online for pickup? Use promo code FUND4U at checkout on the Panera website or app. (Not valid through third-party delivery services.)

Panera will donate 25% of qualifying net sales back to the Foundation, helping provide recreation opportunities for local youth through scholarships.

Every meal makes a difference. We hope to see you there!

07/29/2026

A few snapshots from Thursday's Youth Summerball! Nothing beats a summer evening at the ballpark. ⚾📸

07/28/2026

Looking for a fun and engaging way to prepare your little one for school? Join us at our Co-Op Open House and discover how our School Readiness Program helps children ages 3–5 build confidence through hands-on learning, creative play, STEM activities, and social development.

Meet our staff, tour the classrooms, learn about the enrollment process, and see what makes our program so special!

We can't wait to meet you and your future learner!

07/27/2026

Every canned good makes a difference. 💙

Thanks to the generosity of our Rec Swim visitors, we've collected an incredible amount of canned goods and non-perishable food items for our Meals on Wheels recipients.

Instead of paying the $1 Rec Swim entry fee, many families choose to donate food items that go directly to supporting homebound seniors in our community.

Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Together, we're making a meaningful impact!

07/25/2026

Our final episode recapping the awesome benefits of our NOR Rec Pass! Have you signed up 🆙 ?

07/22/2026

Nothing beats seeing smiles in the kitchen! 👩‍🍳🧑‍🍳🍓

Our Young Chefs Academy is all about building confidence, learning new skills, and having fun—one recipe at a time. This Friday, July 24, we're whipping up delicious snacks during our next class!

📍 Greenacres Community Center
🕑 Friday, July 24 | 2–4 PM

Come join the fun and let your young chef discover the joy of cooking! Register today before spots fill. Access to this program in June-July 2026 included with the NOR Rec Pass.
https://loom.ly/-5INNxg

07/22/2026

See what makes our program special! Learn about expectations and the enrollment process during our Parent Info Session and tour NOR facilities during our Open House. We can't wait to welcome you and show you all that our program has to offer!

✨ Register during the Open House and receive 25% off your first session's fee!

Don't miss this opportunity to see our program in action and get your little one started on a fun, engaging learning experience. We can't wait to meet you!

📍 Riverview: August 6 | Open House: 10 AM–12 PM | Parent Session: 10–10:30 AM
📍 Greenacres: August 7 | Open House: 8:30–10:30 AM | Parent Session: 8:30–9 AM
https://loom.ly/9ujzHFg

07/20/2026

07/20/2026

Nothing says summer quite like a day at the pool! ☀️💦

From cannonballs to swimming with friends and making new memories, Rec Swim has been the place to be this summer. Here's a look at some of the fun that's been happening at our pools!

There's still plenty of summer left, so grab your swimsuit, bring your friends, and come cool off with us. We can't wait to see you at the pool!

T-Th | 2-4pm | Greenacres Community Center
Price: $1 per person
Admission is FREE with the donation of a non-perishable food item to benefit NOR Meals on Wheels program or if it is 105 degrees or hotter at time of entrance.

07/19/2026

🎉 Good news! The Youth Engagement Survey has been extended, giving you even more time to share your voice.

Your feedback will help shape future programs, events, and recreational opportunities at NOR.

Don't miss your chance to make an impact. Complete the survey today and help us build an even better community for our youth! 💙
https://loom.ly/7JkXVPs