Blue Island Park District

Springtime at the Blue Island Park District is typically calm and serene, but not this fall. Fall 2012 was the season for recreation. For the first time ever, the Blue Island Park District held an indoor soccer league. Bitty Soccer, held at Kerr Middle School, was soccer central for over 80 children ages 4 to 12. Unavoidably, the regular season ended April 27 but not with out a big bang. League sponsor Tenochtitlan Restaurant catered an awards banquet for all our players and their families. Although the food was delicious and filling, most of the young players were more interested in the shiny trophies Tenochtitlan Restaurant helped acquire. It was a great ending to the first Bitty Soccer indoor League season but don’t get too sad. You will be able to catch more soccer fun as our Blue Island Bitty Soccer teams take the games on the road. Late May, the Blue Island Bitty Soccer teams will go head to head with other neighboring cities. We wish you the best of luck in bringing home the league trophy. Visit our website for pictures of our season and awards night at www.blueislandparks.org.
At times some dog owners tend to imagine their dogs as children and likewise treat them as so. Here at the park district, we rely on these pet owners to make our Bark Park events truly worthwhile. On Sunday, April 1st, the Park District hosted its 3rd annual Doggy Easter Egg Hunt. Big dog, small dogs even some dogs posing as the Easter Bunny himself came out to the Blue Island Bark Park in search for the abundance of treat filled Easter eggs hidden through out the park. And if that wasn’t enough, the Easter Bunny was available for pictures after the hunt. One can only imagine the fun we had. This day could not have been made possible with out the generous help from Bow Wow’s Pet Laudry, Ray Cantelo, Cathrine Panozzo, Elizabeth James, Marie Hodorowicz, Tripoli family, Rebecca Hodorowicz, Guy Panozzo, Siska Family, the Gall Family, the Earl James family, Justin Gieter, The Animal Welfare League and all the volunteers. Thank you for making the Doggie Easter Egg Hunt possible.
Looking ahead at the year, the Blue Island Park District is gearing up its bases for a summer of base stealing and home run excitement. Currently, the Girls fast-pitch softball teams are training hard to best represent Blue Island in their traveling softball league (SSGAL). Teams Blue Birds, Blue Angels, and the Blue Hornets welcome you to come out and support (with cheers) them at any of the games, home or away.
We are happy to welcome back the Men’s 16” Softball league. Making its return to Blue Island, this league is both for beginners and pros, all you need is a team. We welcome any team from Chicago land to join the pursuit of the title of champions and the cash prizes awarded to the first, second and third placed teams. A limited amount of teams are aloud to participate. If interested please contact the Blue Island Park District today for more details.
Not enough action? That’s what we thought. We are proud to Introduce the newest way to claim superiority over your neighbor, the Blue Island Men’s Wiffleball League! Starting In June, two divisions (North and South) will play a nine regular season weeks in a battle leading towards a division championship between Blue Island’s two Leagues. Which League will you represent, North or South? Gather your team and register today. The Blue Island Park District is taking registrations for the Blue Island Wiffleball League North Division. No experience, no problem! Round up the friends you hate the least and give yourselves a team name. Team sponsorships are welcome.
On a last note, make sure to take advantage of Summer time swim lessons at the Blue Island Park District. Assure your child’s knowledge of aquatic safety for the 2012 summer season. Play it safe, register today. Please contact Octavio Carbajal for more specific details on swim lessons available at: ocarbajal@blueislandparks.org or as always, contact our front office at 708-385-3304 for any park district related needs.

For more information please visit the Blue Island Park District Website