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We invite you to share your experiences, photos, memories, and videos through the years for a social media reel highlighting the Bartlett Park District’s 60 year history.

Did you get engaged at one of our facilities or have your wedding with us? Or maybe your love story began at the Bartlett Park District?

Did you attend seasonal camps or graduate from our preschool program?

Did you have your first job with us? Or maybe you’ve found your part-time retirement fun?

What is your favorite program, activity, event, or facility of the Bartlett Park District?

Whatever your story or memory is, no matter how big or small, we want to know. Please share your experience with us using the form below. If possible, please include supporting photos and videos.

Anniversary Activities

60 Year Anniversary Scavenger Hunt June 1-July 24
Will you be able to decipher our riddles to lead you to 10 of our parks or fields?
Scavenger Hunt Riddles

60 Year Anniversary Party in the Park July 24
Wednesday, July 24 from 6-8pm
At Apple Orchard Community Park by Jensen Pavilion
Free activities and entertainment for all.
Food trucks onsite with purchasable items.

Villa Olivia Events

The Patio at Villa Olivia

Construction on Villa Olivia’s outdoor patio started in late October 2023 and has been completed.

The patio serves as the ceremony site that can be added on to your special occasion package. Chairs will be available for your event. This area will also be utilized for special events and can be enjoyed by guests when not booked for private functions.

FREE Concert: 3Aces • July 18th • 6-8pm
Event information

For more information on hosting a special event visit villaolivia.com or call 630-289-1000.

Newly renovated patio at Villa Olivia

Event on The Patio at Villa Olivia

Wedding Ceremony set up on The Patio at Villa Olivia

Newly renovated patio at Villa Olivia

New pergola on The Patio at Villa Olivia

Friends enjoying The Patio at Villa Olivia

The Patio at Villa Olivia

Villa Olivia Patio under construction

Villa Olivia Patio in progress

Villa Olivia Patio under construction

Villa Olivia Patio in progress

Summer Park Projects

Basketball and Pickleball Courts at Rita K. Fletcher Park

The basketball and pickleball courts at Rita K. Fletcher Park have been color coated and marked. The courts are now OPEN for play.

AO West Basketball Court complete

AO West Pickleball Courts complete

Schoppe Park

Under construction May 1-present.

Firefighters Park

Firefighters playground demolition is scheduled for the week of May 13.

Rotary Park

Rotary Park information coming soon.

BAC Partial Opening

Bartlett Aquatic Center Update for Opening

Update Monday, June 17:

Beginning Monday, June 17th Bartlett Aquatic Center and Splash Central will have the following adjusted hours.

Bartlett Aquatic Center
Monday-Thursday	11AM-5PM
Friday	11AM-7PM
Saturday & Sunday	11AM-7PM

Splash Central
Monday-Thursday	11:30AM-5PM
Friday	11AM-7PM
Saturday & Sunday	1-7PM

BAC lazy river, zipline, blue tube slide, yellow body slide, red drop slide, splash pad, and concessions are open while the main pool and white slide remain closed. Open swim will is available at Splash Central when lessons are not taking place. During this time non-BAC passholders will be charged a reduced fee based on the daily fee structure for Splash Central which can be found here.

Carol Stream Park District is honoring Bartlett Aquatic Center season passes at Coral Cove Aquatic Center.

Hanover Park Park District will honor Bartlett Aquatic Center season passes at Seafari Springs Aquatic Center.

Partial Opening Saturday, June 8

Dear Bartlett Aquatic Center (BAC) Guests and Community,

As you are aware, the opening of Bartlett Aquatic Center (BAC) has unfortunately been delayed. The delay results from a backordered custom-made turbine pump that runs the filtration system for the main pool and white slide. Replacing the turbine pump is part of a capital project started last fall, and the pump was ordered months ago by our contractor. Unfortunately, we are facing continued delays from the distributor regarding the pump. As a result, the Park District reluctantly reports we cannot open the main pool and white slide at this time as we currently do not have a confirmed delivery date for the pump. This turbine pump is a large, custom-made unit that weighs over 1,000 pounds and is over 15-feet long; it is not something that can be readily purchased from a vendor or hardware store.

In the meantime, staff has been working diligently to open all other areas of the BAC which can be operated without the turbine pump. These areas include the BAC lazy river, zipline, blue tube slide, yellow body slide, red drop slide, and splash pad. In order to do this, certain safety measures needed to be in place before we could allow guests into Bartlett Aquatic Center while the main pool and white slide remained empty. Staff plans to open the above-mentioned areas for guests and the community on Saturday, June 8. Splash Central will also remain open during this time with access from BAC for guests who wish to utilize both locations. The BAC concession stand will open on June 8 with a full menu.

Beginning Saturday, June 8, the BAC lazy river, zipline, blue tube slide, yellow body slide, red drop slide, and splash pad, as well as Splash Central, will be open Monday through Friday from 12:30PM-5:00pm as well as Saturday and Sunday from 1:00PM-7:00PM. During this time non-BAC passholders will be charged a reduced fee based on the daily fee structure for Splash Central which can be found here.

Additionally, BAC season passes will continue to be honored at Coral Cove Water Park at Carol Stream Park District until BAC fully opens. Please click here for more information about Coral Cove Water Park.

Like you, we are frustrated and want nothing more than to fully open BAC to guests and the community. Once BAC is fully open we will communicate an appropriate household credit to be issued to BAC season pass holders.

Please know, Bartlett Park District team members are maintaining constant communication with the contractor and distributor of the turbine pump to ensure our project is prioritized, and doing everything in our power to ensure Bartlett Aquatic Center can be fully operational on the earliest date possible.

We appreciate your continued patience and support while we do everything in our power to officially kickoff the 2024 BAC pool season, which the Park District and team members have been greatly looking forward to. Thank you!

Coral Cove Water Park, 849 W. Lies Road, Carol Stream
Coral Cove Water Park (csparks.org) May 25-BAC opening
Monday-Saturday: 11am-7:30pm
Sunday: 11am-6:30pm

Splash Central Indoor Pool, 700 S. Bartlett Road
Splash Central (bartlettparks.org)

AO Field Lights

Apple Orchard LED Field Lights

The Bartlett Park District had new LED lights installed at Apple Orchard Fields 7, 8 & 9. This upgrade was made possible through a ComEd Incentive Program.

LED light installation at AO Fields 7, 8 & 9

The Patio at Villa Olivia

Basketball and Pickleball Courts at Rita K. Fletcher Park

Schoppe Park

Firefighters Park

Rotary Park

Apple Orchard LED Field Lights

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