GENERAL INFORMATION
SNOWMOBILING PROHIBITED!
Snowmobiling is PROHIBITED in all of the Coloma Township Park District parks except for a designated trail on the north border of Centennial Park. This trail is to be used only for access to the canal and is not to be used as a snowmobiling recreation area. Speed Limit of 10 MPH.
Ice Skating in Centennial Park
Ice Skating will be permitted on the lagoon in Centennial Park as long as the weather permits. Please call the Park District Administrative Office for ice conditions in the park.
Sledding is permitted in all the 17 Coloma Township Park District sites as long as weather permits.
INFORMATION LINE: 1-815-625-0491
The Coloma Township Park District has a hot-line type phone that informs the public on upcoming park activities. Simply pick up your phone and dial 1-815-625-0491 and listen to the recorded message that will inform you of cancellations, special events and general knowledge.
RECREATIONAL PROGRAM
The Coloma Township Park District operates what is termed a "three season" year round recreation program, with activities for summer, fall, and winter/spring. Programs are geared for four different age groups: preschool; youngsters; adults; and senior citizens. The program is divided into four segments; SKILL PROGRAMS, in which participants’ focus on physical development and prowess; RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, which develop talents in hobbies and other activities; and SPECIAL EVENTS, which feature programs that normally last one day, and feature a unique athletic or educational experience of some type; WORKSHOPS, a one day/night seminar emphasizing an idea and the practical methods involved in using it.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
Programs, including all Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall Programs, run for a four (4) or six (6) week period unless otherwise noted. PLEASE CHECK EACH PROGRAM CAREFULLY FOR THE CORRECT INFORMATION!
Due to uncontrollable circumstances, sessions during any of these programs may be postponed or rescheduled. We will make every effort to make up the sessions at another time. The Coloma Township Park District reserves the right to cancel a program due to insufficient registration or to close a program if filled.
All persons planning to attend the Park District programs may register by printing the form on this site and mailing it with a check to the Park District Office or by bringing it in person to the Park District Office prior to the start of the program. All fees must be paid in full when registering for our programs.
All programs are contingent upon sufficient enrollment.
All programs canceled by the Park District due to insufficient registration will be refunded in full.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED ONCE A PROGRAM HAS BEGUN. Refunds may obtained prior to the first program meeting.
NO telephone registration will be accepted for recreation programs.
SPECIAL SUMMER RATES:
The Coloma Township Park District will give discounts to families and children with multi-interests. The two plans are outlined below:
FAMILY PLAN: This plan is for the family who will have more than one child participating in the same program. The second child registered in the same program will receive a $2 discount.
EXAMPLE: A family has three children participating in the Cheerleading Program. The first child will pay $20 and the second and third child will pay $13 for a total of $46 for the entire family.
MULTI-INTEREST PLAN: This plan is for the family who has a child who is interested in more than one program. The child would pay the regular fee for the first program and for each additional program the same child is registered in, she will receive a $2 discount on each of the additional programs.
EXAMPLE: A child wishes to participate in the Cheerleading, Pom Pon and Tumbling Programs. She would pay$20 for the Tumbling Program, $13 for the Cheerleading Program and $13 for the Pom Pon Program, for a total of $46.
The program with the higher fee will always be considered the first program.
Tee Baseball and Men's Slowpitch league do not qualify for these special rates.
TREE RELOCATION PROGRAM
The Coloma Township Park District offers a program of tree relocation of larger trees from locations throughout the community. According to Park District Director Michael P. Sterba, relocation of larger trees adds instant shade and beauty to an area in the Parks that otherwise would take years to accomplish. Relocation and transplantation of larger trees is now becoming much more popular and attractive to Park Systems such as ours. For approximately the cost of a small 1 1/2" - 2" diameter tree you can relocate a 15' - 25' tall 8" diameter tree anywhere in the park system. Sterba also pointed out that the Park District first acquires the trees either through donation or at a nominal fee and then finds a community minded person or organization willing to pay to relocate the tree. Tree accessibility on the donor’s property is essential due to the size of the semi tractor tree spade required to remove it from the ground. Size, shape, and health of the trees are also considered in transplanting larger trees so that every chance of future survival and beauty of the tree is maintained. Individuals who have trees that they might be interested in donating should contact the Coloma Township Park District Office at 625-0272.
The MODERN WOODMEN of AMERICA have donated and planted many trees in Centennial Park.
