110 E. Walnut Street - Oglesby, Illinois 61348 · Phone: 815-883-3389

Memorial Park

Memorial Park honors the memory of veterans who served in World War I, World War II, Korea, and Asia. Photo courtesy of Dave Lourie

Dickinson Field Baseball Complex

Dickinson Field Baseball Complex - Home of Oglesby Summer Youth Baseball Program. Photo courtesy of Dave Lourie

Farmers Market

Make plans to attend the Oglesby Farmers Market in the parking lot at Dale Avenue and Walnut St. Home-grown produce, baked goods, handmade items and more are available for purchase every other Thursday starting at 4 pm.

Oglesby's Annual FunFest!

The annual Family FunFest held in July is filled with Family Fun from Parades to Arts & Crafts with Magic and Music and more in the Park. Photo courtesy of Dave Lourie

Summertime Fun!

Memorial Day

A celebration and remembrance of those who served. The annual Memorial Day Celebration is held at Memorial Park. Photo courtesy of Beth Knoblauch

Harvest Festival Youth Tractor Pull

The Youth Tractor Pull is just one of many events planned for the second Harvest Fest. Slated for the first Saturday in October, the event is held in Downtown Oglesby.

Winter Recreation Programs

OGLESBY PARKS AND RECREATION

WINTER PROGRAMS 2012-2013

YOUTH BOWLING

The Dickinson House Youth Bowling will begin on Saturday, November 3 from 10:00am - 12:00pm. The program is offered to 3^rd– 8^th graders. League will run on Saturday mornings during the months of November, December, and January. League fee is $30.00 for 10 sessions of bowling.

Bowling signup- Saturday, November 3, 2012 10:00 am Dickinson House

OGLESBY BB GUN CLUB

The club is open to Oglesby boys and girls who will be nine years old by January 1, 2012 and promotes BB gun safety. It meets each Monday between the hours of 4:30 - 7:00 pm from November thru February downstairs in the City Hall. There is no fee for joining and all guns, BBs and targets are furnished. The club is sponsored by the Oglesby Police and Parks and Recreation Depts, along with local businesses and organizations.

SIGNUP FOR EVERYONE - Wednesday, November 7, 2012 5:00- 7:00 pm

Downstairs in City Hall - 110 E Walnut Street

Beginners start - Monday, November 19, 2012 5:00 pm

SANTA’S HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE

Santa Claus will be at the Dickinson House visiting with the children and distributing goodies between the hours of 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Children will be able to bowl free from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. From 3:30 – 6:00 pm visitors can enjoy a carriage ride through the streets of Oglesby along with listening to the sounds of Christmas from local choirs and singing groups.

Sunday, December 16, 2012 3:00 – 6:30 pm Dickinson House

“RISING STARS” BASKETBALL FUNDAMENTALS PROGRAM

This program is designed for second and third graders. Second grade program will be held from 6:00 - 7:00 pm and third grade from 7:00 - 8:00 pm on Tuesday nights at Lincoln School in January and February. These programs focus primarily on basketball fundamentals: dribbling, passing, shooting and sportsmanship. Signup is the first night of the program. Fee is $20.00.

Programs begin- Tuesday, January 8, 2012 Lincoln School

“POWER HOOPS” REC BASKETBALL LEAGUE

This program is offered for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders living in Oglesby. Teams are chosen from the children that signup, with games being played on Wednesday and Thursdays from 6:00 - 8:30 pm during the months of January and February. Leagues are formed for separate boys and girls teams. Fee is $20.00.

Girls League signup- Thursday, January 10, 2012 6:00- 7:00 pm Lincoln School
Boys League signup- Thursday, January 10, 2012 7:00- 8:00 pm Lincoln School