2026-Summer-Guide

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fishing Derby Reel in three hours of family fun at the Annual Fishing Derby. This is a free event, but registration is required at dgparks.org. Longest and shortest fish in each age group will have a winner! All ties will be determined by a random drawing. Each participant must be registered to be eligible for prizes. Participants may only win one prize. Children younger than 11 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Fish caught during the derby must be brought to one of the measuring tents before 11am in order to qualify. All participants 16 years of age or older are required to have a valid fishing license in order to participate. Purchase online at dnr.illinois.gov/lpr/ fishinglicensesfees.html. Fee: Free Location: Patriots Park-Barth Pond Class # Age Group Date Day Time 3720P05-01 5 & Under 8/1 SA 8:00-11:00am 3720P05-02 6-10 8/1 SA 8:00-11:00am 3720P05-03 11-15 8/1 SA 8:00-11:00am 3720P05-04 16 & Up 8/1 SA 8:00-11:00am

NFL Flag Football Combine Day Kick off the Fall Flag Football season and test your skills at the Downers Grove Park District's Flag Football Combine Day! Players will run through different drills and test their skills, just like the pros! Fall Youth Flag Football league participants enrolled by the July 6 registration deadline will receive a $10 discount on the registration fee for Combine Day. Combine Day registration begins on July 7 and ends on Aug. 1.

Age: 5-13 R/NR: $20/$30 Location: Doerhoefer Park Class # Date Day

Time

4425Q01-01 8/2

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10:00am-12:00pm

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