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The Sugar Grove Park District is hosting two public meetings to discuss the redevelopment of Black Walnut Park.  Meetings will be held at Black Walnut Park, 904 Black Walnut Drive, Sugar Grove on August 17th @ 2pm and August 18 @ 6:30pm.  The concept plan will be available for review for this OSLAD grant program.  For more information or if you need assistance, please contact the Sugar Grove Park District at 630-466-7436 or email info@sgparks.org.  (posted 8/5/2021)

Let’s encourage each other Sugar Grove!

We’ve teamed up with the Village and Township to show our community spirit.  Get out the sidewalk chalk and create an encouraging message for the community this holiday weekend.  Send a photo of your artwork to marketing@sgparks.org.  You may even see it shared on Facebook!

Welcome to Phase 4!

Playgrounds are now open at most park district parks including:

• Black Walnut Park
• Chelsea Park
• Dugan Park
• Keck Park
• Mallard Park
• McDole Park
• Sugar Grove Sports Complex
• Strubler Park
• Windsor Pointe Park

What’s Staying Closed?

School-Park Properties – All outdoor recreation spaces, courts, fields, playgrounds, trails, tracks, etc. at properties shared with Kaneland School District #302 and Sugar Grove Park District. 

• Outdoor recreation spaces at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School & Volunteer Park are closed.
• Outdoor recreation spaces at Harter Middle School & Harter Community Park are closed.

Enjoy the Benefits of Parks and Recreation Safely

Please practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet and NOT gather in groups of more than 50 persons.  If you have any symptoms, STAY HOME and DO NOT use public spaces.  Follow all applicable DCEO and Illinois Department of Public Health guidance.

Sugar Grove Park District is excited to announce the re-opening of many of its outdoor spaces on June 15.

What’s Opening on June 15?

Woof Run Dog Park (registration required)

Open spaces, baseball fields, athletic courts, trails, picnic areas, shelters at

• Belle Vue Park
• Black Walnut Park
• Carson Slough Park
• Chelsea Park
• Dugan Park
• Keck Park
• Mallard Park
• McDole Park
• Sugar Grove Sports Complex
• Strubler Park
• Walnut Woods Park
• Windsor Pointe Park

What’s Staying Closed?

Playgrounds – swings, climbing structures, balance beams, whirls, spinners, spring rides, slides, tunnels, talk tubes, puzzles, etc. 

All Sugar Grove Park District playgrounds will continue to be closed until Phase 4 of Restore Illinois Plan.  We are on target to enter that phase on Friday, June 26.

School-Park Properties – All outdoor recreation spaces, courts, fields, playgrounds, trails, tracks, etc. at properties shared with Kaneland School District #302 and Sugar Grove Park District. 

• Outdoor recreation spaces at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School & Volunteer Park are closed.
• Outdoor recreation spaces at Harter Middle School & Harter Community Park are closed.

Enjoy the Benefits of Parks and Recreation Safely

Please practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet and NOT gather in groups.  If you have any symptoms, STAY HOME and DO NOT use public spaces.

All District facilities, playgrounds, parks, trails, athletic fields, courts, and restrooms are closed to the public until further notice.  If you choose to use open spaces, please practice physical distancing and NOT gather in groups.  If you have any symptoms, STAY HOME and DO NOT use public spaces.

The start of the school year means registering for many new activities. While some are avoiding Winter quickly approaching, our famous basketball leagues are now accepting registrations and promise to be fun and competitive. Youth and adults have the opportunity to raise your level of play no matter your skill. Below are opportunities worth exploring.

Little Dribblers Basketball (Sugar Grove)

Learn to dribble, pass and shoot in this coed league just for 1st and 2nd graders! Games will be played on an 8-foot rim. Each team will practice one day a week and play games on Saturdays. Each player will receive a jersey to wear on game days. If interested in coaching, please contact Tyler Lively, tlively@sgparks.org.

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Little Dribblers Basketball (Elburn)

Learn to dribble, pass and shoot in this coed league just for 1st and 2nd graders! Games will be played on an 8-foot rim. Each team will practice one day a week and play games on Saturdays. Each player will receive a jersey to wear on game days. If interested in coaching, please contact Tyler Lively, tlively@sgparks.org.

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Boys Basketball League

Each team practices once or twice a week with games being held on Saturdays, with possible make-ups on Sundays. The regular season consists of 9-10 games followed by an end-of-season tournament. Player evaluations take place on November 9. Volunteer coaches are needed!

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Girls Basketball League

Dribble, shoot and score in our Inter-village girls’ basketball league! Learn how to play offense and defense, and to dribble, pass, and shoot with your friends. Practices will be held once or twice a week, beginning two weeks before games. Games will be played on Saturdays or Sundays. Volunteer coaches are needed!

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Men’s Basketball League

Do you enjoy playing basketball? Come play in our 30 and older league on Monday evenings or our 30 and older league on Thursday evenings! The regular season consists of 10 games followed by a playoff tournament. The total registration fee must be paid in FULL to enroll, no spots will be held without full payment. Register full teams only. No games on 12/23, 12/26, 12/30 or 1/2.

Contact Tyler Lively, tlively@sgparks.org, (630) 466-7436.