Both Randall Oaks Recreation Center & Rakow Center, as well as the Fitness Centers, will be closed Thanksgiving Day. We’d like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday!
School's Out Club
November 20, 2018 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Midwest Elite Gymnastics 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
School's Out Club
November 21, 2018 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Crafters Corner (in-house) 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
Post Turkey Day Workout
November 23, 2018 - 5:30 am-10:00 pm
Attention overindulgers! Sweat away that second drumstick. Burn off that extra slice of pumpkin pie. Skip the crowds at the mall and exercise with us. Try group exercise classes for FREE all day at both the Rakow Fitness Center & the Randall Oaks Fitness Center.
Breakfast with Santa
December 1, 2018 - 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Come kick off the holiday season at Breakfast with Santa! A breakfast buffet will be served with fluffy scrambled eggs, bacon & sausage, french toast and much more. Prices: $15.95 | Ages 11 & Older $8.95 | Ages 3-10* Free with an unwrapped NEW toy donation, one toy per child FREE | Under 3 Reservations…
WinterFest at ROZ
December 1, 2018 - 12:00 pm-7:00 pm
Plan a trip to the Randall Oaks Zoo in December to enjoy holiday lights and decorations, a visit with Santa, a bonfire to warm up by, cookie decorating and more! Normal admission applies. Activities Include: Holiday Lights & Decorations Cooking Decorating Santa Visits (Saturday & Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm) Live Reindeer (Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm) Bonfire Christmas Trees for…
Saturday Live
December 1, 2018 - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out. Hot food and cold…
Holiday Bedtime Stories
December 4, 2018 - 6:30 pm-7:45 pm
Put on your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed animal and blanket for a special evening of Christmas songs and stories with Mrs. Claus. Milk and cookies will be served and who knows, maybe Santa will stop by with a small gift for each child! Parents, don’t forget your cameras! Pre-registration is required and each…
WinterFest at ROZ
December 8, 2018 - 12:00 pm-7:00 pm
Plan a trip to the Randall Oaks Zoo in December to enjoy holiday lights and decorations, a visit with Santa, a bonfire to warm up by, cookie decorating and more! Normal admission applies. Activities Include: Holiday Lights & Decorations Cooking Decorating Santa Visits (Saturday & Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm) Live Reindeer (Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm) Bonfire Christmas Trees for…
WinterFest at ROZ
December 15, 2018 - 12:00 pm-7:00 pm
Plan a trip to the Randall Oaks Zoo in December to enjoy holiday lights and decorations, a visit with Santa, a bonfire to warm up by, cookie decorating and more! Normal admission applies. Activities Include: Holiday Lights & Decorations Cooking Decorating Santa Visits (Saturday & Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm) Live Reindeer (Sunday, 2:00-4:00 pm) Bonfire Christmas Trees for…
Holidays are for the Birds!
December 15, 2018 - 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Share family time at the Randall Oaks Zoo and make gifts for your neighborhood birds. We will have fun creating bird feeders to take home and have a snack for ourselves. Afterwards we will tour the Zoo to feed the animals and enjoy the lights. Open to all ages, children under 2 are free. $8…
Saturday Live
December 15, 2018 - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out. Hot food and cold…
School's Out Club
December 27, 2018 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Poplar Creek Bowl 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
Snowfari at Randall Oaks Zoo
December 27, 2018 - 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Have fun with a day out at Randall Oaks Zoo! We will have animal encounters, play games, make campfire treats, and enjoy new friends. Bring a hearty lunch and dress for the weather. Each day will be something new. Open to ages 9-13. Preregistration is required. Click here to register online.
School's Out Club
December 28, 2018 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Canvas Painting (in-house) 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
Snowfari at Randall Oaks Zoo
December 28, 2018 - 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Have fun with a day out at Randall Oaks Zoo! We will have animal encounters, play games, make campfire treats, and enjoy new friends. Bring a hearty lunch and dress for the weather. Each day will be something new. Open to ages 9-13. Preregistration is required. Click here to register online.
School's Out Club
January 2, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Chuck E. Cheese's (pizza included) 7:00 am-6:00 pm |…
School's Out Club
January 3, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Build a Buddy (in-house) 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
School's Out Club
January 4, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Cinema 12 (movie only) 7:00 am-6:00 pm |…
Saturday Live
January 5, 2019 - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out. Hot food and cold…
Saturday Live
January 19, 2019 - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out. Hot food and cold…
School's Out Club
January 21, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Magician (in-house) 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow Center
Resident Registration for Preschool Begins
February 2, 2019 - 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Resident registration for DTPD preschool classes for the 2019/2020 school year will be held at the Randall Oaks Recreation Center from 9:00 am-Noon. Click here for more information about our preschool program.
Saturday Live
February 2, 2019 - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out. Hot food and cold…
Mixxedfit® Madness
February 8, 2019 - 8:00 pm-9:30 pm
This explosive workout is all about the hottest current dance moves choreographed to the hottest beats, with some boot camp exercises MIXXED in! Let go of all inhibitions and let the “nightclub like” sounds move you! Open to ages 12 & up, $7. Click here to register online.
Valentines for the Animals
February 9, 2019 - 9:30 am-10:30 am
Show the animals just how much you love them by making them Valentine’s Day treats! We will have a Valentine’s Day party for ourselves and then go outside and feed the animals. Fee is per child, parent is free. Open to ages 4-7 years. $9 resident/$11 nonresident.
Saturday Live
February 16, 2019 - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out. Hot food and cold…
School's Out Club
February 18, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Randall Oaks Traveling Zoo (in-house) 7:00 am-6:00 pm |…
Nonresident Registration for Preschool Begins
February 25, 2019 - N/A-
Nonresident registration for DTPD preschool classes for the 2019/2020 school year begins. Click here for more information about our preschool program.
School's Out Club
March 1, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Pump It Up 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
Job Fair
March 1, 2019 - 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Want to work where the fun doesn't stop? Then look no further than the Dundee Township Park District. The Park District will hold a Job Fair at the Rakow Center on Friday, March 1 from 12:00-3:00 pm. Stop by to learn about our current job openings. Questions, please call (847) 428-7131.
Saturday Live
March 2, 2019 - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out. Hot food and cold…
Saturday Live
March 16, 2019 - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out. Hot food and cold…
School's Out Club
March 25, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Extreme Wheels 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow Center
School's Out Club
March 26, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Midwest Elite Gymnastics 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
School's Out Club
March 27, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Canvas Painting (in-house) 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
School's Out Club
March 28, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Poplar Creek Bowl 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
School's Out Club
March 29, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Cinema 12 (movie only) 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow…
Photo with the Bunny
March 31, 2019 - 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Stop by Randall Oaks Zoo and get a 5x7 printed photo for $5.00 with the bunny. A visit to the Zoo is included (limited attractions open).
Egg Hunt & Hayride
April 6, 2019 - 9:00 am-1:15 pm
Your adventure begins as we load you on the hay wagon at Randall Oaks Zoo for a trip to the hunting field (1 family member is allowed to ride along with their little hunter). Once the hunt is complete, and you have collected your twelve guaranteed eggs, you will enjoy a hayride back to the…
Saturday Live
April 6, 2019 - 6:00 pm-9:30 pm
Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out. Hot food and cold…
Swimming for Eggs
April 7, 2019 - 2:15 pm-4:00 pm
Do you have an 8-12 year old who would love to hunt for eggs in the pool? This is the PERFECT event for them. Join us for an egg hunt in the Rakow Indoor Pool. We will supply the bag in which to put the “scooped up” eggs. Participants and their siblings are welcome to…
School's Out Club
April 22, 2019 - 7:00 am-6:00 pm
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or click here. Field Trip: Culvers (lunch included) 7:00 am-6:00 pm | Rakow Center
Honey & Pickles's 4th Birthday
April 30, 2019 - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Watch Honey & Pickles, the skunks, receive their special birthday treat or enrichment present at 1 pm. Come sign their giant birthday card. The first 50 guests, on days with animal birthdays, get a free birthday button! Normal admission fees apply.
Annie's 19th Birthday
May 10, 2019 - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Watch Annie the Clydesdale receive her special birthday treat or enrichment present at 1 pm. Come sign her giant birthday card. The first 50 guests, on days with animal birthdays, get a free birthday button! Normal admission fees apply.
Circle of Friends Registration Begins
May 18, 2019 - N/A-
Registration for the 2019/2020 school year begins. Learn more about the program by clicking here.
Charlotte's 8th Birthday
June 12, 2019 - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Watch Charlotte the pot-bellied pig receive her special birthday treat or enrichment present at 1 pm. Come sign her giant birthday card. The first 50 guests, on days with animal birthdays, get a free birthday button! Normal admission fees apply.
Marley's 6th Birthday
July 25, 2019 - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Watch Marley the bobcat receive their special birthday treat or enrichment present at 1 pm. Come sign their giant birthday card. The first 50 guests, on days with animal birthdays, get a free birthday button! Normal admission fees apply.
Nightstar & Winter's 4th Birthday
September 10, 2019 - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Watch Nightstar & Winter receive their special birthday treat or enrichment present at 1 pm. Come sign their giant birthday card. The first 50 guests, on days with animal birthdays, get a free birthday button! Normal admission fees apply.
Gully's 5th Birthday
October 9, 2019 - 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Watch Gully the pot bellied pig receive his special birthday treat or enrichment present at 1 pm. Come sign his giant birthday card. The first 50 guests, on days with animal birthdays, get a free birthday button! Normal admission fees apply.
Keep your child entertained on days off from school. A variety of activities are planned including arts & crafts, games, swimming at the Rakow Center indoor pool and field trips. For kids in grades K-5. For more information refer to our seasonal brochure or call (847) 428-7131.
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As a parent do you find it hard to set aside time to exercise and spend time with your toddler? Does your little one love to take a walk in the stroller? Then you are going to love Parent & Tot Stroller Walk. Join other parents twice a week in the Randall Oaks Recreation Gym […]
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Come join all the fun at Saturday Live! Participate in fun activities like basketball, wallyball, dodgeball, swimming in our indoor pool, games and more! For more information call (847) 428-7131 for more details. Available for kids ages 8-12. Preregister and save $. Parents must accompany their children for check-in and check-out and bring a photo ID. […]
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With an annual zoo membership, you receive unlimited seasonal admission to the Randall Oaks Zoo and a special Members Only Day. (Feed cups are not included.) To purchase a membership visit the zoo during operating hours. Or visit the Park Service office at 750 N. Randall Road in West Dundee, Monday-Friday 7:00 am-3:00 pm, […]
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Break Open Gym Stop on by the gym at either the Rakow Center or Randall Oaks Recreation Center over Thanksgiving break and play a game of pickup or shoot baskets. Come out and play during school break! Rakow Center 12:00-4:00 pm Randall Oaks Recreation Center 10:00 am-2:00 pm Date Time/Location Time/Location November 20, 21, 23 (Thanksgiving Break) 12:00-4:00 […]
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Holidays are for the Birds | All Ages Share family time at the Randall Oaks Zoo and make gifts for your neighborhood birds. We will have fun creating bird feeders to take home and have a snack for ourselves. Afterward, we will tour the Zoo to feed the animals and enjoy the lights. Children under 2 are […]
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Enjoy the holiday season with a trip to the Zoo to see animals and holiday lights. You can also purchase your fresh Christmas tree during WinterFest. Normal admission applies. Activities include: Holiday Lights and Decorations Cookie Decorating Santa Visits – Sa/Su from 12:00-5:00 pm Bonfire – F/Sa/Su Live Reindeer – Su from 2:00-4:00 pm
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