Bridge to Phase 5 – Safe Return to Recreation
Bridge Phase – Updated 5/11/21
We are very encouraged by the announcement from the Governor about the entire State of Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase of the Restore Illinois reopening plan beginning Friday, May 14. The Bridge Phase expands capacity limits at places like fitness centers, recreation, zoos, events, and more.
Safety continues to be our top priority. Face coverings and social distancing are still required at all times, but some restrictions have been modified. Below is a list of a few updates and helpful reminders for the Bridge Phase that take effect on Friday, May 14.
Rakow Center
- Registration Desk
- Monday-Friday 9:00 am-8:00 pm; Saturdays 9:00 am-Noon
- Building Hours
- Monday-Friday 5:30 am-8:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am-5:00 pm
- Indoor Track
- For schedule and reservation information, click here.
Randall Oaks Recreation Center
- Registration Desk
- Monday-Friday 9:00 am-8:00 pm; Saturdays 9:00 am-Noon
- Building Hours
- Monday-Friday 5:00 am-8:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am-5:00 pm
- Indoor Track
- For schedule and reservation information, click here.
Fitness Centers
The fitness center will operate at 60% capacity. Face coverings must be worn at all times in the fitness center while engaged in exercise inside the fitness center and group exercise studio. Current group exercise schedules can be found on our website. For more information regarding our fitness operations, click here.
Aquatics
Patrons must wear a mask when entering the pool facilities and while on the pool deck. Individuals with a medical condition or concern which prevents them from wearing a face mask/covering will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If you or someone in your family is unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition, please contact Mike Eschenbach directly so park district staff can work with you and accommodate any needs you may have. We may ask you for a note from your doctor confirming you are unable to wear a face covering. While in the water, masks will not be required.
- Dolphin Cove Family Aquatic Center
- Pool capacity 450 people
- Opens for the season on Saturday, May 29
- For information regarding open swim hours, click here.
- Sleepy Hollow Pool
- Pool capacity 250 people
- Opens for the season on Saturday, June 5
- For information regarding open swim hours, click here.
- Rakow Center Indoor Pool
- Pool capacity of 100 people
- For information regarding lap swim and water fitness, click here. For swim lessons, click here.
Adult Activities Center
- Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-3:30 pm
- Facility capacity increased to 60%
- ALL activities will be by registration only; therefore, there will not be any drop-in activities at this time. To make your reservation, please call the Adult Activities Center front desk at (847) 551-4307, Monday-Friday between 8:00 am-3:30 pm.
Randall Oaks Zoo
With the Bridge Phase capacity increase, Zoo visits will allow for 30 guests to enter the zoo every 10 minutes. Each time slot can accommodate 30 people, and you may encounter a short wait to enter the zoo. Online reservations are required for visits to the Zoo as we may not be able to accommodate guests without a reservation. Masks will be required to be worn throughout the duration of your entire visit to the zoo.
- To make your reservation, click here.
- For more information regarding our zoo operations, click here.
Golf Courses
The updated golf guidelines can be found on the Randall Oaks Golf Club and Bonnie Dundee Golf Club websites.
- Capacity increases for dining areas. Seated areas: Patrons ≥ 6 feet apart; parties ≤ 10 Standing areas: 30% capacity indoors; 50% capacity outdoors
- Meetings/Conferences less than 1,000 people or 60% capacity (120 people).
AMENITIES AND SERVICES TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Please view the list below for the amenities and services temporarily closed.
- Sauna & Whirlpool (Rakow Center)
- Racquetball Courts (Rakow Center)
- KidZone (Randall Oaks Recreation Center)
General Programming & Special Events
Following physical distancing guidelines, in-person programming is permitted with gathering limits. The District will continue offering a variety of programs and recreation opportunities.
Our Digital Summer Program Guide is available online. This guide spans May-August and includes summer camps and special events. Registration is currently underway. If you need assistance with online registration, please email guestservices@dtpd.org. If you need to get in touch with staff, please call (847) 428-7131 Monday-Friday, between 9:00 am-4:00 pm.
Facility Rentals
The Dundee Township Park District is accepting private rental requests for our indoor facilities within the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) guidelines beginning on March 1. Capacity restrictions limit group sizes to 50 people or 50% of room capacity, whichever is less. Please review the current guidelines below regarding our current facilities available for private events. Rental approvals are at the discretion of management.
Read the Facility Rentals COVID-19 Phase 4 Guidelines.
STAY CONNECTED
If Illinois meets all metrics, the State could move into Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois reopening plan as soon as Friday, June 11. As soon as we receive the authority to move to Phase 5, we will adjust operations as quickly as possible and communicate via email, post on our website, and social media outlets.
The District will continue to adhere to guidelines provided by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA), the Illinois Association of Park Districts, and CDC recommendations.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we all look forward to a fully reopened Park District as soon as possible this summer.
Additional Information
Basketball Hoop Reservations
Reservations can be made to reserve a basket at one of our gyms.
Reservations Required
- Reservations can only be booked a day in advance.
- To make a reservation at the Rakow Center, call the front desk at (847) 428-7131 x1101.
- To make a reservation at the Randall Oaks Recreation Center, call the front desk at (847) 428-7131 x4260.
Hours
- Please call for availability due to limited time slots available.
- One-hour time slots starting on the hour.
Fees
- Fitness members are free; Non-members are $5 per person
- Check-in at the registration desk and pay the appropriate fee. Only paid customers can be in the gym.
Important Reminders
- Face coverings are required at all times.
- One person per basket. A family of 3 (no more) of the same household can utilize one basket. The fee is still $5 per person.
- No games or sharing of baskets can take place under the new mitigations.
- Guests must bring their own basketball. Basketballs will not be provided.
PARKS
Our parks are open. If you visit one of our parks, you must follow CDC recommendations of social distancing and staying home if you are sick.
Playgrounds
Our playgrounds are open! Please exercise caution and use at your discretion.
- Playground use is limited to no more than 50 people at a time. If a playground is at capacity, please come back at a later time.
- Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with.
- Masks or face coverings must be worn when not playing or when within six feet of other people.
- Playgrounds are not sanitized. Please follow CDC guidelines and wash or sanitize hands frequently.
- DO NOT USE playgrounds if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.
Stay up-to-date on the Illinois Resurgence Region Tiers and Metrics.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will continue to track our region’s positivity rate, and updates concerning the Park District will be posted to dtpd.org. For additional details, please review the following:
- View the Illinois Department of Public Health website
- View the Bridge Phase guidelines.
- View the All Sports Policy
Each area of service will have a set of guidelines that must be followed to ensure safe participation. For the safety of all employees and patrons, the Dundee Township Park District requests that all facility guests and program participants over the age of 2 to follow IDPH guidelines and wear face coverings when inside the building and any time when 6-ft. of social distancing cannot be maintained.
The Dundee Township Park District will not be taking temperatures of patrons entering the building. Instead, we ask that all patrons utilizing the facility perform a self-check before coming to the facility. Ask yourself the following questions before coming to the facility. If you answer yes to any of these questions, please do not come on-site that day to help prevent the spread of illness. Staff may ask you if you’ve completed the self-check upon entering the facility.
-Do you have a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher?
-Do you have a cough?
-Do you have a sore throat?
-Do you have muscle aches?
-Have you been experiencing difficulty breathing or shortness of breath?
-Have you had a new or unusual headache?
-Have you noticed a loss of taste or loss of smell?
-Have you been experiencing chills or rigors (i.e., a sudden feeling of cold with shivering accompanied by a rise in temperature)?
-Do you have any gastrointestinal concerns (e.g., abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea)?
-Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
-Is anyone in your household displaying any symptoms (as listed above) of COVID-19?
-To the best of your knowledge, in the last 14 days, have you come into close contact with anyone who has tested positive for or been diagnosed with COVID-19?
In addition, the Dundee Township Park District will be following all cleaning procedures based on the CDC recommendations. Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout the facility, and desk shields have been placed at the registration desks to protect you and our staff. Face coverings will be worn by all Park District staff inside the building.
Resources for Accurate Information on COVID-19
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Kane County Health Department
- Illinois COVID-19 Hotline Number: (800) 889-3931