Macomb Park District

Macomb Park District Enriching lives through education, recreation and open space opportunities.

Show your stars and stripes for a sweet deal next weekend! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโ›ณNext Sunday, June 14th, is Flag Day! To celebrate, we are ...
06/07/2026

Show your stars and stripes for a sweet deal next weekend! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโ›ณ
Next Sunday, June 14th, is Flag Day! To celebrate, we are offering a special deal at the Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center: wear something with the US flag on it and get 50% off your round of 18-hole mini golf!Make an afternoon out of it and challenge your family to a round of mini-golf.

๐Ÿ“ Where: Ball Fore Family Entertainment Center
9575 US Hwy 136, Macomb, IL 61455
โฐ When: This Sunday, June 14th
๐Ÿ’ต Special: 50% off mini golf when you wear a US flag!

Mapping out your week? Let us take care of lunch for the kids this Thursday! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ๐ŸฅชAs you get ready for the week ahead, be ...
06/07/2026

Mapping out your week? Let us take care of lunch for the kids this Thursday! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ๐Ÿฅช
As you get ready for the week ahead, be sure to pencil in the return of Little Lunchers! This Thursday, June 11th, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, we are inviting families out to the Chandler Park Gazebo for a beautiful afternoon in downtown Macomb.

Take a break from cooking and enjoy a completely FREE lunch and drinks for the kids, generously provided by HyVee, Pepsi, and our special guest, Jimmy Johns. While kids eat, the Macomb Public Library will be leading a fantastic story and play time.

It is the perfect midday break, and it's FREE. We can't wait to see you there!

๐Ÿ“ Where: Chandler Park Gazebo
โฐ When: THIS Thursday, June 11th | 12:00 PM โ€“ 1:00 PM
๐Ÿ’ต Cost: FREE!

06/05/2026

We are rescheduling tonightโ€™s Movie in the Park showing of Jumanji to next Friday, June 12th at 8:30pm due to the steady morning rain and wet field conditions. We are super bummed to have to postpone but hope you will be able to join us next week for a free movie, free Pepsi drinks, and free popcorn at Veterans Park!

Just ONE WEEK to go until our first Little Lunchers of the summer! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸฅชNext Thursday, June 11th, we are officially kickin...
06/04/2026

Just ONE WEEK to go until our first Little Lunchers of the summer! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅช
Next Thursday, June 11th, we are officially kicking off the summer season of Little Lunchers. We invite your family to come out to the Chandler Park Gazebo from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for a beautiful afternoon in downtown Macomb.

Enjoy a completely FREE lunch and drinks for kids, generously provided by our summer-long sponsors, Hy-Vee and Pepsi, plus a special kickoff addition from Jimmy Johns for this date! We will also have a fun story and play time led by our amazing friends at the Macomb Public Library

Little Lunchers
๐Ÿ“ Where: Chandler Park Gazebo
โฐ When: Thursday, June 11th | 12:00 PM โ€“ 1:00 PM
๐Ÿ’ต Cost: FREE!

Step inside and discover something new! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฆ‰Tomorrow is First Friday at Lakeview! While our 55 acres of restored tallgrass...
06/04/2026

Step inside and discover something new! ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿฆ‰
Tomorrow is First Friday at Lakeview! While our 55 acres of restored tallgrass prairie are always beautiful, tomorrow's monthly drop-in open house is all about the Lakeview Nature Center.

Stop by between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM to explore the core of our environmental stewardship. Our beautiful timber-frame Nature Center will be open and packed with hands-on nature education stations for you to interact with.

Lakeview Nature Center specializes in educational experiences focusing on local flora and fauna, so whether you are curious about local wildlife, plants, or our conservation projects, there is a station to spark your curiosity!

First Friday - Open House @ Lakeview
๐Ÿ“ Where: Lakeview Nature Center - 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL 61455
โฐ When: TOMORROW, Friday, June 5th | 9:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM
๐Ÿ’ต Cost: FREE drop-in event!

A perfect weekend adventure for the whole family! ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐ŸŒฟNational Trails Day is just two days away! Did you know the La...
06/04/2026

A perfect weekend adventure for the whole family! ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐ŸŒฟ
National Trails Day is just two days away! Did you know the Lakeview Nature Area is home to the nationโ€™s largest seven-circuit labyrinth made entirely from natural prairie vegetation?

This Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, bring the family out for a self-led exploration. Read a children's book together along the trails with our StoryWalkยฎ, and find your center in the Prairie Labyrinth.

National Trails Day
๐Ÿ“ Where: Lakeview Nature Area and Center - 10050 N 1500th Rd, Macomb, IL 61455
โฐ When: This Saturday, June 6th | 10:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM
๐Ÿ’ต Cost: FREE!

Our summer evenings are about to get a whole lot livelier! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽถWe are just about two weeks away from the official kickoff...
06/03/2026

Our summer evenings are about to get a whole lot livelier! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽถ
We are just about two weeks away from the official kickoff of Shannon's Steady Steppers Line Dance Series at Glenwood Park! If you haven't marked your calendars yet, now is the time.

Starting Thursday, June 18th, we are turning the beautiful Glenwood Park Shelter into Macomb's best outdoor dance floor. Come enjoy the fresh air, meet some new friends, and learn a few steps. As a reminder, this is a completely beginner-friendly series, and you never need to bring a partner to join in on the fun!

Summer Line Dance Series
๐Ÿ“ Where: Glenwood Park Shelter (1406 N Randolph St)
โฐ Time: 6:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM ๐Ÿ“… Kickoff Date: Thursday, June 18th
๐Ÿ’ต Cost: FREE! (Donations are always encouraged)

Skip the driving, grab dinner and join us for a movie in the park! ๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿ”We are just two days away from our free showing of ...
06/03/2026

Skip the driving, grab dinner and join us for a movie in the park! ๐ŸšŒ๐Ÿ”
We are just two days away from our free showing of Jumanji at Veterans Park. To make your Friday evening a breeze, we have food and transportation ready for you.

๐ŸšŒ Free Rides: Go West Transit is providing free rides to and from the park, dropping you off right at 8:20 PM!
๐Ÿ” Dinner: Grab some survival fuel from the Paddy's Patties food truck before you roll the dice!
๐Ÿฟ Snacks: Enjoy our FREE popcorn and a FREE icy cold drink from Refreshment Services-Pepsi of Macomb.
๐ŸŽ’ What to bring: A love of adventure, blankets, lawn chairs, bug spray, and cash/card for Paddy's Patties food truck.
The movie rolls at 8:30 PM!

Movies in the Park: Jumanji (1995)

Ready to hit the trails? ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒพThis Saturday, June 6th, is National Trails Day! Come celebrate with us at the Lakeview Natur...
06/02/2026

Ready to hit the trails? ๐Ÿฅพ๐ŸŒพ
This Saturday, June 6th, is National Trails Day! Come celebrate with us at the Lakeview Nature Area and Center with a free, self-led adventure through over 55 acres of beautifully restored tallgrass prairie.

We are challenging you to unplug, explore the area's biodiversity, snap some beautiful nature shots on the trails, and share them with the community! Start getting your hiking buddies together, and we will see you this weekend.

National Trails Day
๐Ÿ“ Where: Lakeview Nature Area and Center - 10050 N. 1500th Rd macomb, IL 61455
โฐ When: Saturday, June 6th | 10:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM
๐Ÿ’ต Cost: FREE!

Last-minute ceramics workshop openings alert! ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŒปHave you been wanting to get your hands messy with clay? A few spots jus...
06/02/2026

Last-minute ceramics workshop openings alert! ๐Ÿšจ๐ŸŒป
Have you been wanting to get your hands messy with clay? A few spots just opened up for our June Day in Clay happening this Saturday, June 6th!

This month, we are hand-building beautiful Summer Wall Vases perfect for holding your fresh summer blooms. ๐ŸŒธ This workshop is designed for all ages and all skill levels, so it is a great excuse to learn something new!

Sign up now at tinyurl.com/MPDregister

We provide the clay, glazes, tools, and kiln firingsโ€”you just bring your creativity.
(Note: Young makers must be accompanied by an enrolled adult!)

๐Ÿ“ Where: MPD Ceramics Studio (1406 N. Randolph St.)
โฐ When: This Saturday, June 6th | Three 1-hour sessions available: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, or 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
๐Ÿ’ต Cost: $12 Resident / $14 Non-Resident
โณ Deadline: Registration closes this Friday, June 5th!

Don't waitโ€”claim one of these final spots before they're gone!

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Address

1406 N Randolph Street
Macomb, IL
61455

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+13098334562

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