Margaret J. Lange Park
Location: 6140 N. Scott Street, Rosemont, IL [ map ]
Telephone: (847) 823-6685

Hours:
Monday through Friday - 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.*
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
Sunday - Closed

*The building may close ½ hour earlier if the building is empty. The Park is closed December 25 and January 1. The Park hours on December 24 and December 31 will be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Park hours on May 31 will be 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Racquetball or Wallyball
We have one court that is used for racquetball or wallyball.  Booking privileges vary and court fees are charged per person per hour; memberships are available.  Please carry in clean shoes.  Wallyball is played for either one or two hours at the same cost.  Except for wallyball, two consecutive hours may not be reserved in advance.  Residents have a seven-day booking priority; non-residents may only reserve the court 24 hours in advance.  Proof of residency is required at every visit and a waiver must be signed yearly.  If you are under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign the waiver.

Outside Basketball Courts
The outdoor basketball courts are available to be used for basketball or ten-ball. The courts are lighted and can be used for games or just shooting. Sometimes the Park may reserve the courts for a class or a kids’ 3 on 3 league. This area is not directly supervised; problems should be reported to the front desk. You cannot reserve the courts ahead of time. The courts are closed in the winter.

Donald E. Stephens Athletic Complex

- A water pass entitles you to the use of both the splash pad and the indoor swimming pool.
- A pool pass is only for the use of the indoor swimming pool.
- A season water pass is available only to residents.
- A Grandparent’s water pass is available to resident grandparents whose grandchildren do not live in Rosemont. This pass allows a grandparent to bring his/her grandchildren to use either the splash pad or the indoor swimming pool.
- If you lose your pass, the cost to replace that pass is $ 2.00 per pass.
- If you are a grandparent using a grandparent’s pass, you must stay in the pool area or splash pad area with your grandchild. You may not bring them and leave; if you leave they must also leave.
- A family is defined as related persons living at the same address.
- Yearly passes go on sale each May 1st and half price passes are available on November 1st.
- Swim caps are required for anyone with shoulder length hair.
- Protected lap swimming is permitted only during the first 30 minutes each day the pool is open.

The Learn to Swim program offered by the Des Plaines Park District follows the American Red Cross guidelines and is designed to teach all levels of swimming skills. Lessons are held at the Rosemont Pool from September through May. Please register your swimmer for the level most appropriate for their current ability. Swimmers will not be transferred to another level! Registration for all Learn to Swim programs ends one week prior to start date. Registration for the next session of swim lessons starting January 11, 2010, began November 30 at the Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street (north of Touhy Avenue behind Iroquois School). Rosemont residents may register as residents and pay the lower resident rates. Please register for swim lessons separately from any other programs. If your swim class is filled, please complete registration. Your name will be placed on a wait list. After registering, call the Rosemont Park District and tell us of your situation.

For high school gym times, you must have and show identification. You must be able to prove your age and residency, otherwise you may not be allowed in the gym or you will have to pay the non- resident fee. Children under the age of 6 years may attend the open gym during the grade school times, an adult must accompany them at all times. Check the schedule closely, you may not be allowed in the gym if your age is not scheduled. Your non-resident friends can only come on certain days; check the schedule and be sure! Please do not arrive earlier than your scheduled time; you are not allowed to just “hang out” in the lobby. Times are subject to change.

These dates the gym will be closed: December 2, 3, 8-10, 24, 25, & 31; January 1, 8, 9 & 25-29; February 5, 6, 12 & 20; March 6, 12-19 & 27; April 21-24 and May 10 thru June 13. There may be other days closed, depending on school and park activities.

Rosemont Cavaliers Lessons
Seven-time DCI World Champion Rosemont Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps offer rudimental and mallet percussion lessons for beginning, intermediate and advanced junior high or high school percussionists interested in marching and concert percussion (no drum set lessons available). Weekly lessons will be given on Thursday evenings, between the times of 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm. Time will be divided into increments of approximately 30 minutes per lesson at Lange Park in Rosemont. Some time may be available for a double lesson (60 minutes). Students interested in marching percussion can take lessons on a marching snare or multi-tenor. Mallet percussion students will take their initial lessons on a marimba or vibraphone. The Cavaliers will provide the instrument and the student can bring their own sticks/mallets or purchase them at their initial lesson. Cost per 30-minute lesson is $21.00. Please contact the Cavaliers 847-685-8412 for more information and to schedule lessons. Lessons must be scheduled by at least the Monday before each lesson.

Kid's Ceramics

Cheerleading
Our instructors will teach sideline cheers, different styles of dance and stunting. You will learn routines combining cheerleading and dance. We will cover all the basics you will need to know for the future.

Who: Ages 6 to 10
Days & Times: Monday 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: The Thompson Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Instructor: Dana DiMatteo and Danielle DiMatteo
Minimum/Maximum: 8/14

Crafts ‘N Things
This Arts & Crafts class will be held once a month; the projects for each class will reflect either a holiday celebrated or some theme pertinent to that month. Register for each class separately. Come with your friends, have some fun and create special holiday memories!

Who: Grades 1 to 3
Days & Times: Monday 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm
Where: The Art Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Instructor: Cheryl Molini
Minimum/Maximum: 5/12

Kids Open Dodge Ball
Kids, we have taken part of your open gym time and changed it to open dodge ball. This is not a league, and you do not have set teams; each day you make new teams based on who shows up.

Who & Times
Grades 2-4 7:45 pm to 8:30 pm
Grades 5-8 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Days:
Selected Wednesdays: Dec 16, Jan 6 & 20, Feb 10 & 24, March 10 & 24, April 7 & 21
Cost: Residents: FREE Non-Residents: $ 3.00
Where: The Gym at Rosemont Elementary School

Drum Lessons
Are you interested in drum lessons? Instructor Tom Corrao will come to the park and offer lessons. Ages begin as young as 8 years old up through adult, teaching beginning, intermediate and advanced studies including all styles from rock and jazz to funk and blues. Call the park for more information.

Friday Night Food & Flick
If you have a movie (VHS or DVD) you would like to watch for Food & Flick, bring it in to Karen or Ralph to be approved and sign up for a day. You must sign up for your date and have the movie approved at least one month before the date. If you bring the movie you do not have to pay.

Who: Ages 6 to 11
Where: The Thompson Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Day & Time: Friday from 6:30 pm until about 8:00 pm or 8:30 pm
Cost per child: $ 4.00 resident, $ 5.00 non-resident for pizza (does not include drink).
Dates: December 4; February 5; March 5; April 9 and May 7
Registration: Registration for each date is taken until the Wednesday before the movie. New registration/waiver forms need to be signed yearly, beginning in January.

Kids First Tumbling & Gymnastics
It is FUN!! Tumbling and Gymnastics are excellent ways to start your child on their way to balance and coordination. Each program within our tumbling and gymnastics series will cover more moves, from somersaults to flip-flops and walkovers. Instructors will instill confidence and starting points that develop gymnastics skills lasting a lifetime. Each drill will focus on body formation and balance – plus it is a great exercise! Concluding the program we will feature a gymnastics challenge contest. Contact Kids First with any questions at 630-257-5438. Their website is www.kidsfirstsports.net, or send questions [ here ].

Who: Ages 3 to 9
Days & Times: Thursday
Ages 3 & 4 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm (Parents stay in building)
Ages 5 & 6 6:45 pm to 7:30 pm
Ages 7 - 9 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm
Where: The Thompson Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Instructor: The Staff from Kids First Sports
Minimum/Maximum: For each level - 6/10

Kids First Sports requires parents be at least 30 to 40 feet away from children during class to avoid distraction. Due to the size of our room, this means parents are not allowed in the Thompson Room during class. Parents of the 3-4 year old children must stay in the building. The minimum number of students must be registered and paid in at least two of the three age groups a minimum of one week prior to the start of class or all three will be cancelled. Please do not wait until the last minute to register!!!

Kicking ‘N Screaming
Does your child have too much energy? Are you in need of a safe outlet for your child to run and have fun? Join us as we kick and scream our energy out. This program will have organized activities for your child to help foster listening skills, create friendships and give them an all around fun time! Please be aware there is no seating available in the gym during class!

Who: Ages 3 to 6
Days & Times: Monday 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm
Where: The Rosemont School Gym
Instructor: Cindy Yelich
Minimum/Maximum: 6/12

Lunch Bonanza
Enjoy lunch, games and a craft. Based on a theme each week, make a lunch, create a craft and play games. Bring a friend because the best part of this class is the mess stays with us!

Who: Ages 3 to 4
Days & Times: Thursday 11:15 am to 12:15 pm
Where: The Thompson Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Instructor: Cheryl Molini and Joanne Hernandez
Minimum/Maximum: 6/12

Who: Ages 18 to 36 months*
Days & Times: Monday 9:45 am to 10:45 am
Where: The Thompson Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Instructor: Cheryl Molini
Minimum/Maximum: 6/12
*Parents will stay with their child for this class

Snorkeling
Students will learn how to properly fit a mask, how to kick with fins and do several skills getting them comfortable in the water.

Who: Ages 7 and older
Days & Times: Sunday 1pm - 2:30pm
Where: The Pool at Rosemont Elementary School
Instructor: The Staff from DJ's Scuba Locker
Minimum/Maximum: 4/12

Young Rembrandts
Who: Ages 3-1/2 to 13
Days & Times: Friday
Preschool Drawing (ages 3-1/2 to 5) 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm
Elementary Drawing (ages 6 to 12) 3:45 pm to 4:30 pm
Cartooning (ages 6 to 13) 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm
Where: The Arts & Crafts Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Instructor: The Staff from Young Rembrandts
Minimum/Maximum: For each level - 6/10
The instructor will provide all necessary supplies and equipment

Ceramics
Who: Ages 16 and older
Days & Times: Monday or Wednesday 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: The Ceramics Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Instructor: Maureen Cloud
Minimum/Maximum:  8/20

Who: Ages 16 and older
Days & Times: Thursday 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: The Ceramics Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Instructor: Maureen Cloud
Minimum/Maximum: 6/20

Adult Open Dodge Ball
Come out and join with friends and others for an evening of open dodge ball. New teams will be selected each day; you establish rules you want to play by or we do have on hand an abbreviated list of basic National Dodge Ball League rules. This is not a league, there are no standings and no week-to-week competition; this is open dodge ball and the competition is that day, between the teams chosen. Come for the fun and exercise.

Who: Ages 18 and older
Days & Times:
Selected Fridays* 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
December – 11; January – 15; February – 19; March – 5 and April – 16 & 30
Cost: Residents: FREE | Non-Residents: $ 4.00
Where: The Gym at Rosemont Elementary School

*Sometimes Fridays will change or cancel due to activities in the gym; please check with the Park.

Martial Arts
The Goshin Kai Martial Art Center offers youth and adult classes the Rosemont Health & Fitness Center. For information, please call Sensei Chris Peters at 847-698-2696.

Snorkeling
We are offering a Snorkeling class this winter. For further information on this class please look in the section on Kids’ Classes.

Weight Watchers
Weekly Weight Watchers meetings are now in Rosemont! Registration is handled by Weight Watchers and they offer 3 different options:

1. Monthly Pass for $39.95 each month that can be purchased at your meeting or online at www.weightwatchers.com. You receive unlimited meetings each month, free registration, free eTools and automatic renewal. Your new card is mailed every month. 14-Week Savings Plan for $152.00 and you receive 14 meeting coupons and free registration. Missed week fees must be paid in order to keep your membership current. You will need to re-enroll after four consecutive absences.

2. Pay As You Go, $20.00 Registration Fee and $12.00 Weekly Fee. Missed week fees must be paid in order to keep your membership current. You will need to re-enroll after four consecutive absences.

Meeting Dates: Wednesdays
Meeting Time: 6:30 pm; Weigh-in begins 30 minutes prior

Yoga
This multi-level class includes levels one and two. Class is 45 minutes of stretching and postures, followed by 15 minutes of relaxation and meditation. Hatha Yoga is physical yoga coordinating the breath, mind and muscular system. Students bring a mat or towel to workout on and a water bottle.

Ceramics
Days & Times: Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Where: The Ceramics Room at Margaret J. Lange Park
Instructor: Maureen Cloud

Where: Empress Casino in Joliet
Registration: January 18 – February 6
Date: Monday, March 1
Time: Depart from Senior Center at 10:45 am Return to Senior Center at 4:15 pm
Cost: No Charge!

Special Senior Shopping/Dinner Trip
In addition to the weekly shopping bus, the Park offers a special shopping and dinner trip on a Sunday several times each year. We will choose different malls and shopping centers around the area and you choose a restaurant for dinner. Call the Park office at 847-823-6685 to register for each outing or for more information. These outings are for residents only. If we do not have a minimum of 8 people registered, the trip will be cancelled. The bus will leave from and return to the Senior Center parking lot. For this trip you decide on the restaurant when you arrive and tell the driver. If you have a location you would like to recommend for a future trip, please call the Park.

Register: March 15 to April 3
Day and Time: Sunday, April 25 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Hawthorne Center in Vernon Hills
Depart/Return: The Senior Recreation Center
Cost: FREE! You pay for your own shopping and lunch

Shopping
Are you unable to get to the store, bank or post office? The Park offers a weekly shopping bus. The bus will stop at the post office, US Bank, Jewel, Dominick’s, Target and K-Mart instead of Target on the last week of the month. Please contact the Park for more information. Please stop by the Park to sign a registration/waiver form. Everyone taking the bus needs to have this signed.

Days and Times: Thursday 9:05 am to 1:00 pm
Cost: FREE!