Berkeley Park District

06/06/2026

🤸‍♂️ Take Their Gymnastics Skills to the Next Level! 🤸‍♀️

Has your child already mastered the basics and is looking for a new challenge? Sign them up for Advanced Gymnastics with the Berkeley Park District! Tailored for older youth ages 9 to 12, this program builds on foundational skills with more challenging movements and exciting skill combinations. 🌟💪

In a safe, positive, and supportive environment, participants will continue to focus on:
🤸 Advanced tumbling & jumping techniques
🧱 Refining balance & controlled movements across different equipment
✨ Increasing core strength, flexibility, and coordination
🚀 Building lasting athletic confidence!

Please make sure your child wears appropriate athletic clothing for class. 👟🎒

📅 Session Dates: June 13 – August 29
🗓️ Day & Time: Saturdays from 11:30 AM – 12:25 PM
📍 Location: Lind Park Field House

💰 Registration Fees:
• Resident Fee: Only $35.00! 🏡
• Non-Resident Fee: $40.00 🌍 (Price reflected at checkout)

Help your child reach new heights this season! Secure their spot today before spaces fill up. ☀️👇

🔗 Register online now: https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org/product/advanced-gymnastics/

Designed for participants who have mastered the basics, this class builds on foundational gymnastics skills with more challenging movements and skill combinations. Students will continue developing strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination while progressing in tumbling, jumping, and controlle...

06/06/2026

🤸‍♂️ Introduce Your Child to the Exciting World of Gymnastics! 🤸‍♀️

Looking for a fantastic way to keep your child active, build their confidence, and develop lifelong skills? Sign them up for Beginner Gymnastics with the Berkeley Park District! Specifically designed for youth ages 6 to 9, this class is the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of the sport. 🌟✨

In a safe, fun, and highly encouraging environment, young athletes will master foundational skills like:
🧱 Balance & coordination
🚀 Jumps & introductory tumbling
🌀 Forward & backward rolls
💪 Core strength & flexibility

Classes utilize various equipment and active stations to keep participants fully engaged while learning at their own comfortable pace. Please remember to have your child wear appropriate athletic clothing! 👟🎒

📅 Session Dates: June 13 – August 29
🗓️ Day & Time: Saturdays from 9:30 AM – 10:25 AM
📍 Location: Lind Park Field House

💰 Affordable Class Fees:
• Resident Fee: $35.00 🏡
• Non-Resident Fee: $40.00 🌍 (Reflected at checkout)

Spots fill up quickly for our youth sports programs, so leap on over to our website and secure your child's spot today! ☀️👇

🔗 Register online here: https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org/product/gymnastics/

06/05/2026

Happy World Environment Day! 🌍🌿💚

Today is the perfect day to step outside and appreciate the beautiful outdoor space we have right here in Berkeley. Whether you are playing on the playground, enjoying the sun or walking the new trail at Berkeley Park, we are so lucky to have these spaces in our community. 🌳🚶‍♀️☀️

Our park is the heart of Berkeley, providing a place to relax, play, and connect with nature. But it also needs our help to stay healthy and vibrant for everyone to enjoy.

As we celebrate today, let’s make a pledge to treat our planet—and our local park—with kindness. A small effort makes a huge difference! 🌸🦋

Here are a few simple ways you can help take care of our environmental treasures today and every day:

🚭 Keep It Clean: Always dispose of trash properly. If a bin is full, please take your items home with you. A clean park is a healthy park!
🚶‍♂️ Stick to the Trails: Protect local plant life and wildlife habitats by staying on paved paths and designated trails.
🧴 Leave No Trace: If you are having a picnic, try to use reusable containers and bottles to reduce waste.
💧 Conserve: Respect our water resources and wildlife.

Together, we can ensure that Berkeley’s outdoor space remains "Your Path to Fun" for generations to come. 💚

Enjoy the beautiful day, and thank you for being a responsible steward of our environment!

06/04/2026

💪 Ready to Smash Your Fitness Goals? Check Out Our Amazing Lineup of Fitness Classes! 🏋️‍♀️

Whether you want to dance your heart out, build strength, or find your inner calm, the Berkeley Park District has something for everyone! We offer a wide variety of adult fitness classes designed to keep you moving, healthy, and energized. ✨

Here is a look at what we have coming up:

🕺 Dancing in the Park (Ages 18+) NEW!
Get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and move to the rhythm with this fun, new outdoor dance program!
💰 Resident Fee: $35.00

🔥 Total Body Fitness (Ages 18+)
Boost your strength, endurance, and overall fitness with a dynamic combination of dumbbells and bodyweight exercises. Great for all levels!
⏰ Mondays & Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
💰 Resident Fee: $45.00

☀️ Mid Day Fitness Classes (Ages 18+)
Recharge your afternoon! A fantastic, well-rounded workout blending mobility, stretching, light resistance training, and HIIT. Perfect for active seniors and all fitness levels!
⏰ Mondays & Wednesdays | 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
💰 Resident Fee: $45.00

💃 Commit Dance Fitness
Turn your workout into a full-blown dance party! This high-energy, HIIT-style class blends dance routines with strength and cardio moves to upbeat pop music.
⏰ Tuesdays & Thursdays | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
💰 Resident Fee: $45.00

🧘‍♂️ Yoga Strong! (Ages 18+)
Build strength, core stability, flexibility, and balance in this energizing yet centered yoga class.
⏰ Mondays & Wednesdays
💰 Resident Fee: $45.00

📍 Location: Most classes take place at the Lind Park Field House (Note: Dancing in the Park takes place at the Berkeley Park gazebo)

Spaces fill up quickly, so don't wait to register and start your fitness path today! 🚀

🔗 Click here to browse classes & register: https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org/

06/03/2026

🤸‍♀️ Get Your Little Ones Moving with Beginner Tumbling! 🤸‍♂️

Looking for a fun way to help your child build coordination, strength, and confidence? Berkeley Park District's Beginner Tumbling class is the perfect place to start! Designed for ages 6 to 9, this program teaches foundational skills like forward and backward rolls, balance, and simple jumps. 🤸✨

Our supportive instructor creates a safe environment using fun equipment like mini trampolines, springboards, and hula hoops! 🎈

🗓️ Session Dates: June 13 – August 29 (Saturdays)
🕙 Time: 10:30 AM – 11:25 AM
📍 Location: Lind Park Field House

💰 Cost:
• Residents: $35.00
• Non-Residents: $40.00 (Non-resident price reflected at checkout)

Don't wait—secure your spot today! 🌟

🔗 Register now: https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org/product/beginner-tumbling/

06/03/2026

Happy World Bicycle Day! 🌍🚲

Today, June 3rd, is a global celebration of the humble bicycle and its amazing impact on our health, environment, and community. We are so proud that the Berkeley Park District is connected to one of the most historic trails in the entire nation!

There’s no better way to observe the day than by getting outside and riding your bike on the Illinois Prairie Path . If you are looking for the perfect, scenic route to start your celebration, make sure to cruise the beautiful segment that runs through Berkeley Park.

We encourage everyone in our community to feel the wind in their hair and the joy of two wheels. Let’s keep rolling!

Share your favorite Prairie Path photo in the comments below! 👇🏞️

06/02/2026

🤸‍♀️ Take Your Skills to the Next Level with Advanced Tumbling! 🤸‍♂️

Is your child ready to flip, twist, and soar? The Berkeley Park District is excited to offer our Advanced Tumbling class this summer, specially designed for youth ages 9 to 12! 🌟

This high-energy program focuses on refining technique, building core strength, increasing flexibility, and mastering advanced skills in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment. Perfect for young athletes looking to challenge themselves and build lasting confidence! 💪✨

📅 Session Dates: June 8 – August 24
🗓️ Day: Mondays
🧒 Ages: 9 – 12 years old
📍 Location: Lind Park Field House

💰 Affordable Pricing:
• Resident Fee: Only $35! 🏡
• Non-Resident Fee: $40 🌍
(Fees will be finalized at checkout)

Don't let your child miss out on a summer full of growth, movement, and fun! Spaces fill up quickly, so leap into action and secure your spot today! 🚀

🔗 Register online now: https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org/product/advanced-tumbling/

06/01/2026

🎶 Discover the Magic of Music with Your Little Ones This Summer! 🎶

Looking for a fun, interactive way to bond with your kids? Join the Berkeley Park District for our unique Music Together® classes! Designed for families with children from birth to age 5, this family-style learning environment helps babies, toddlers, and preschoolers naturally develop their musical skills through play, song, and rhythm. 👶🧒🎤

Whether your little one is observing, playing, or gaining confidence as a musical leader, there’s something for everyone—and grownups get to join in on the fun too! 🥳🥁

✨ What’s Included in the 6-Week Session:
🎵 Six weekly 45-minute classes
📚 A beautifully illustrated songbook
📲 Digital downloads of songs, rhythm chants, “play-alongs,” and tonal/rhythm patterns for home activities!

📅 Session Dates: June 18 – July 30 (No class on July 2)
⏰ Day & Time: Thursdays from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
📍 Location: Lind Park Field House

💰 Registration & Pricing:
• Resident First Child: $130 | Non-Resident First Child: $160
• Resident Family (2+ children): $200 | Non-Resident Family: $250
• 🎉 Awesome Perk: Siblings under 8 months and over 5 years attend for FREE when enrolled with a sibling! (Please make sure to register all children).

Spaces are limited, so grab your spots today and get ready to make some wonderful musical memories this summer! ☀️🎹

🔗 Click here to register now: https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org/product/music-together/

06/01/2026

Please join us for our June Board Meeting, June 3rd at 6:30PM at Lind Park Field House -https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BoardMeeting6326.pdf

05/29/2026

🍞 READY TO MASTER THE ART OF SOURDOUGH? 🥖🌾

Ever wanted to bake your own perfect, crusty artisan loaf at home but felt intimidated by the process? We’ve got you covered! Join us for Sourdough Bread Baking for Beginners (Ages 16+) at the Berkeley Park District!

This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop dives into the fundamentals of time, temperature, and ratios so you truly understand the science behind the fermentation—not just a recipe. 🧪✨

🗓️ Date: Saturday, June 13
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Lind Park Field House
💰 Fee: $40 per person

✨ What You’ll Learn:

How to feed and maintain a sourdough starter 🧪

Hands-on mixing of your own dough in class! 👋

Understanding bulk fermentation and shaping techniques 🔄

Cold proofing and baking a standard artisan loaf 🥖

🎁 What You’ll Take Home:

A sample of fresh, warm sourdough bread during class tasting! 😋

Your very own sourdough starter in a glass jar 🏺

Dough mixed by you to take home and bake 🏡

Step-by-step instructional handouts 📄

48-hour post-class chat group support for any baking questions! 💬

🥣 What to Bring: Just one medium-sized mixing bowl (2.5–3.5 qt is ideal) and an optional apron!

Note: Sourdough is a beautiful, slow process, so you will finish the remaining steps and bake your delicious loaf at home after class.

Spaces are limited, so grab a friend and rise to the occasion! 🥐👇

🔗 Click here to reserve your spot: https://berkeleyparkdistrict.org/product/sourdough-bread-baking-for-beginners/