COVID-19 Community Update on Park District Operations November 19, 2020
As we move into Phase 4 Tier 3 Mitigations of the Restore Illinois Plan effective November 20, 2020, we are providing updates to park district operations, facility use and programming.
Park District Indoor Recreation Programs:
Changing indoor recreation programs to virtual programs when possible (participants will be contacted by individual instructors in case of format change) Classes that are not moving to a virtual format are postponed until mid-December and will be re-evaluated for potential make-up sessions.
Preschool: Out of an abundance of caution, the Deerfield Park District Preschool will be closed until January 4, 2020.
R.E.C. Program: Our Remote Enrichment Care Program will continue to operate.
Jewett Park Community Center Registration Desk: Beginning Friday, November 20 through the end of December, reservations are required to visit the registration desk at Jewett Park Community Center. Reservations will be available between 9 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. You must have a reservation to enter the building. Please use the upper-level east doors to enter the building. Face masks are required for entry into the building. Use this link to make a reservation.
Skate Park, Dog Park, Outdoor Shelters and Ice Skating Rinks:
Gatherings are limited to 10 or less people. Face coverings are required when visiting these amenities.
Parks: We encourage all park visitors to wear face coverings.
Patty Turner Center: All onsite programs are postponed. We are continuing to offer virtual programs.
Sachs Recreation Center: Face coverings required for the entire duration of your visit.
Fitness Center (Fitness Floors, Weight Rooms and Track) –
Reservations required for lap swim. 1 on 1 swim lessons will be available in early December.
Tennis –
1 on 1 private tennis lessons will continue. Reservations required No court reservations/rentals are available. All classes for adults and youths are postponed until mid-December and will be re-evaluated for potential make-up sessions
Rhythmic Gymnastics – Programs are postponed until mid-December and will be re-evaluated for potential make-up sessions.