Sports Programs
Listed below are the Sports Programs offered by the Dundee Township Park District. For full program details, including times, dates, and fees, please refer to your seasonal program brochure. Stop by the Rakow Center at 665 Barrington Ave. in Carpentersville or Randall Oaks Recreation Center at 500 N. Randall Rd. in West Dundee to pick up a brochure if you did not receive one in the mail or download it by clicking the brochure image located in the left column of this page.
Youth Sports
The Dundee Township Park District offers a variety of sports for youth ages 2-17 years old. Our sports programs are ideal for beginners and those with advanced skills.
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Dodgeball
- Flag Football
- Floor Hockey
- Girls Softball
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Indoor Soccer
- Isshinryu Karate
- Kodokan Judo
- Lacrosse
- Racquetball
- Shotokan Karate
- Soccer
- U-6 Developmental Kinder Soccer League
- DTPD Youth Soccer League
- Softball
- Swimming
- T-ball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Adult Sports
The Dundee Township Park District offers sports throughout the year for adults ages 18 and up. These programs include:
- Golf
- Isshinryu Karate
- Kodokan Judo
- Racquetball
- Pickleball
- Shotokan Karate
- Tennis
- Wallyball
Youth Sports Coaching Opportunities
As our programs grow, so does our need for coaches; the more coaches we have, the more teams can be formed. To volunteer please fill out the volunteer application form and return it to the Rakow Center or Randall Oaks Recreation Center front desk.
The Harry Smart Memorial Youth Basketball Scholarship
The late Harry Smart loved the game of basketball and Harry enthusiastically supported Dundee Township Park District’s efforts to provide a program for youngsters. Harry’s family established a scholarship in his name; the funds of which are used to assist youths who might not be able to afford to participate in our basketball league. Should you wish to enroll your son or daughter in youth basketball and utilize scholarship funds, please include a letter along with your registration form letting the Park District know of your need. For more information, contact Tammy Greco, Superintendent of Recreation, at (847) 428-7131 x2204.
Pickleball
What Is It?
- A fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.
- It can be played indoors or outdoors
- Played singles 1 vs. 1 or doubles 2 vs. 2
- Equipment includes a paddle and a hard plastic ball with holes
- Enjoyed by all ages!
Outdoor Courts & Drop-In Play
Dundee Township Park District offers outdoor pickleball at two community parks on the tennis courts. These courts are free to use. Paddles and balls are not provided.
- Grafelman Park – one court – 4th St. & Main St., West Dundee
- Lions Park – one court – 570 Penny Rd., East Dundee
Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pickleball Open Gym
The District offers opportunities to play pickleball indoors in the Rakow Center gymnasium during scheduled open gym times.
- November 11-April 28 | Friday/7:00-9:00 pm | Rakow Center
- December 7-April 26^ | Wednesday/9:30-11:30 am | Rakow Center
^No Pickleball on 12/28, 1/4, 3/29
Racquetball
Enjoy the exciting and fast-paced sport of racquetball at one of the Rakow Center’s courts. Each court offers hardwood floors and climate control; two of them boast glass back walls. The courts may also be transformed for wallyball play. Come and enjoy the best maintained courts in the area.
Court Fees & Times
Hours | Prime Time $12/Hour |
Non-Prime Time $9/Hour |
M-F/6:00 am-10:00 pm Sa/7:00 am-5:00 pm Su/7:00 am-5:00 pm |
M-F/5:00-10:00 pm Sa/7:00 am-1:00 pm Su/8:00 am-1:00 pm |
M-F/6:00 am-5:00 pm Sa/1:00-5:00 pm Sa/1:00-5:00 pm |
*Court fees must be paid in full prior to usage.
Private Racquetball Lessons
Fee: $22/hour or $80 for four hours
Two Individuals maximum per lesson.
Wallyball
This game will have you bouncing off the walls! All four of our racquetball courts are designed to accommodate wallyball play, which is very similar to volleyball, but you can hit off the walls! Stop in today and make your reservation!
Court fees: $20/hour (one flat rate)