Parks & Recreation

 
Directions

100 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120-5570

847-531-7000


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Cumpata, Maria Parks and Recreation Director 847-931-6129  
Keselica, Barb Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation 847-531-7056  
Hulke, Greg Parks Superintendent 847-931-6038  
Wimms, Freddrick Community Resource Coordinator 847-931-6127  
Jenkins, Scott Recreation Software Specialist 847-531-7031  

BASE Program - Country Trails Elementary School 
Directions

3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124

Elgin, IL 60120-5570


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Spooner, Amy Recreation Manager   847-531-7013  
Hansen, Michelle BASE/Camp PV Coordinator 847-531-7011  

BASE Program - Prairie View Grade School 
Directions

Prairie View Elementary
10N630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124

847-531-7008


The BASE program is run out of the Prairie View Elementary and Country Trails Elementary schools on the west side of Elgin.

Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Spooner, Amy Recreation Manager   847-531-7013  

Bowes Creek Country Club 
Directions

1250 Bowes Creek Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124

847-214-5880

847-214-5879

Link: http://www.bowescreekcc.com

Award-winning public course with private membership advantages. Certainly, one of the highlights of the Bowes Creek Country Club lifestyle is the outstanding golf course and clubhouse. Created by Jacobson Golf Course Design to be enjoyable for all levels of golfers, the 18 hole golf course ranges from 6,900 yards from the professional tees to 5,000 from the junior tees. Five sets of tees accommodate every level of golfer. 

Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Lehman, Michael Golf Operations Director 847-931-6195  

Directions

100 Symphony Way
Elgin, IL 60120

847-531-7000

847-429-7650

Link: http://www.centreofelgin.org

Memberships/Fitness Center - Dave Lopez

Fitness Classes/Personal Training - Santiago Cervantes

Afterschool/Basketball/Camps - Rachel Jachowske

Preschool - Kerry Reynolds

Dance/Creative Arts/Hawthorne Hill - Jan Monell

Aquatics - Steve Gard

Banquet Rentals/Birthday Parties - Amy Spooner

Building Operations - Wayne Carlstedt


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Carlstedt, Jr, Wayne Facilities Manager 847-531-7014  
Spooner, Amy Recreation Manager 847-531-7013  
Cervantes, Santiago Health & Fitness Supervisor 847-531-7023  
Monell, Jan Sr. Recreation Supervisor - Community Recreation 847-531-7012  
Jachowske, Rachel Sr. Recreation Supervisor - Youth & Teen 847-531-7017  
Lopez, David Membership Coordinator 847-531-7018  
Gard, Steve Sr. Recreation Supervisor - Aquatics 847-531-7007  
Reynolds, Kerry Early Childhood Supervisor 847-531-7010  

Eastside Recreation Center 
Directions

1080 E. Chicago Street
Elgin, IL 60120-5570

847-888-1989

847-888-0108



Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Lind, Brett Sr. Recreation Supervisor - ERC 847-531-7003  

Elgin Sports Complex 
Directions

709 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123

847-931-6644


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
McKee, Dennis Sports Complex Athletic Supervisor 847-531-7009  

Hawthorne Hill Nature Center 
Directions

28 Brookside Drive
Elgin, IL 60123

Elgin, IL 60120-5570


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Monell, Jan Community Recreation Sr Supervisor   847-531-7012  

Highlands Golf Course 
Directions

875 Sports Way
Elgin, IL 60123

847-931-5950


Link: http://www.highlandsofelgin.com

The Highlands of Elgin has become a premier destination for thousands of golfers throughout the region. Nine new holes reclaim an old stone quarry and take maximum advantage of the unique and dramatic land forms that were left behind, including a twelve acre quarry lake. The collection of 18 holes now provides golfers with an adventure through a variety of unique golf holes in a beautiful setting.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Vogt, Jim Assistant Golf Operations Director 847-931-6102  

Lords Park Family Aquatic Center 
Directions

325 Hiawatha Dr
Elgin, IL 60120

847-931-6196



Due to ongoing negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, service level reductions remain in place, including the closure of Lord's Park Family Aquatic Center for the 2022 outdoor pool season. Patrons are encouraged to utilize Wing Park Family Aquatic Center this summer.

Located on the east side of Elgin, the Lords Park facility includes a 14,142 sq foot (238,000 gal) recreation pool, double flume slide, sand volleyball court, three water play features, bathhouse, competition lap pool, children's play area, and a concession building.




Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Gard, Steve Sr. Program Supervisor - Aquatics 847-531-7007  

Wing Park Golf Course 
Directions

1000 Wing Street
Elgin, IL 60123

847-931-5952

Link: http://wingparkgolf.com/

Wing Park golf course is a classic yet, sporty nine-hole golf course. Established in 1908, it is the oldest nine-hole municipal golf course. This superior golf course offers something for everyone. Expert players with only a couple of hours to spare or the amateur just beginning to learn their swing will all enjoy a day at Wing Park Golf Course.

Wing Park offers just the basics. Holes are regulation in length and the green size is small, typical of a Victorian period course. A few bunkers and a small water feature are the only obstacles on the course. Rental clubs are available and tee times are recommended, especially on the weekend.


Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Celerek, Frank Manager   847-931-5952  

Wing Park Family Aquatic Center 
Directions

1030 Wing St
Elgin, IL 60123

847-289-2542



The Wing Park facility includes a 22,653 sq. foot recreation pool, double flume slide, sand volleyball court, diving well, four water play features, bathhouse, competition lap pool, children's play area, and a concession building.



Staff
Name Title Email Phone Additional Phone
Gard, Steve Sr. Program Supervisor - Aquatics 847-531-7007