Elba-Salem Park District

04/03/2026

❤️🩸 THANK YOU 🩸❤️

Even with today being cut short due to the tornado warning, this community still showed up in a big way!!

To everyone who came out to donate, helped spread the word, or volunteered...THANK YOU. Because of you, lives will be saved. That’s something truly powerful.

It takes just a little time to give blood, but the impact lasts so much longer. We’re proud of this community and grateful for each and every one of you.

Our next blood drive is October 1st. We’d love to see you there. ❤️🩸

04/02/2026

🩸 Yates City — we need you today ❤️

Our Community Blood Drive is happening TODAY at the Community Center from 1:00–6:00 PM.

This is one of those simple things that makes a big difference. It could help a neighbor, a friend, someone’s parent, someone’s child.

If you’ve got a little time this afternoon, stop in. Bring a friend, say hi, and give if you can.

✔ Walk-ins welcome
✔ Bring a photo ID
✔ Snacks and refreshments waiting for you 😊

📍 102 W. Main St.

Let’s take care of each other like we always do. ❤️

03/30/2026

🩸 Community Blood Drive 🩸

Our community has an opportunity to make a real, life-saving impact. We’re hosting an upcoming blood drive and every donation truly matters.

Whether it’s for someone in an emergency, a surgery, or ongoing treatment...your single donation can help multiple lives. It’s a small act with a powerful ripple effect.

📍 Location: Yates City Community Center
📅 Date: April 2nd, 2026
⏰ Time: 1pm-6pm

If you’ve ever thought about donating, this is your moment. And if you’re a regular donor...thank you. You are the quiet heroes walking among us.

👉 Please consider signing up, showing up, and spreading the word.

Together, we can fill more than just appointment slots...we can fill a real need. ❤️

03/30/2026

🌳 The park has been buzzing the last few days

Sticks picked up, leaves mulched 🍂, dugouts and pavilions cleaned out 🧹, new signs hung 🪧, and shed work underway with new trusses, fascia boards, and overhangs 🔨.

✔️ It’s all coming together just in time for spring! Laughter on the playground 🛝, footsteps on the walking path 🚶‍♂️, and the return of baseball ⚾

03/30/2026

🏀 All backboards are officially up and ready to go!

🌳 Stop by the park and put them to use!

03/20/2026

🏀 Fresh upgrades at the park!

Our backboards have been sandblasted and powder coated, with bright red rims, thanks to Joos Fabrication! And check out those brand new metal chain nets!

We’re working hard to keep improving our park. Little changes like this help keep our park something we’re proud of. ❤️

Please be patient with us as we get them all back up!

03/20/2026

03/19/2026

🚧⚾️ It’s officially happening… the shed build has begun! 🥎🚧

With new ball equipment, growing concession inventory, and everything it takes to maintain our fields and park, we’ve simply outgrown our current storage. This shed will serve our park, our programs, and our community for a long time to come 🙌

We’re excited to see this come together and even more excited for what it means moving forward.

Stay tuned… more progress coming soon! 👀 If the WIND and WEATHER will cooperate!

01/22/2026

🚨Weather Notice – Warming Center Available

With the upcoming cold weather, we want to ensure everyone in our community has access to a safe and warm place.

If you or someone you know is in need of warmth and shelter, please call 309-369-5597 so we may assist you at the Yates City Community Center.

Please share this information to help keep everyone safe.

10/23/2025

⚒️Another Step Forward at the Park!🧱

The new concrete slab for our storage shed is complete — and it looks fantastic! 👏

Huge thanks to Mas Concrete for doing an excellent job and helping us make steady progress on park improvements. 💪

We’re excited to keep building a space our community can be proud of! ❤️

10/21/2025

Left at large playground