Belleville Parks and Recreation

🌺 Hey Puzzlers! 🌺

The deadline to register for our next Puzzle Palooza is fast approaching, don't miss your chance to compete in this fun Puzzles in Paradise sunset of summer edition!

🌊Register your team here! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellevilleparksnrec/activity/search/detail/2787?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

🎉 THIS FRIDAY! 🎉

School may be right around the corner, but we're squeezing in one more night of FREE family fun before summer ends! ☀️🎈

Join Belleville Parks & Recreation for our End of Summer Celebration this Friday, August 7, from 6:00-8:00 PM at The Campus (2300 W. Main St.)!

🌟 Enjoy:
🎪 Bounce Houses
🎮 Games
🐐 Petting Zoo
🤝 Community Partners
🏓 Family Pickleball
🏐 Family Volleyball
🌮 Delicious Food Trucks
🎒 School Supply Drive
..and so much more!

Whether you're looking to play, grab a bite to eat, meet local organizations, or simply enjoy a fun evening with the family, there's something for everyone.

📅 Friday, August 7
🕕 6:00-8:00 PM
📍 The Campus – 2300 W. Main St., Belleville

⏰The countdown is ON... just 18 days until our Fall Discount Day!

Now's the perfect time to start flipping through our Fall & Winter Program Guide and make your wish list! From youth sports and family events to fitness classes, senior trips, and so much more, there's something for everyone!

🗓️ Friday, August 21
💥 Save 15% on most programs & events in the guide for ONE DAY ONLY!

📖 Browse the guide now:

Aug 2026-Feb 2027 Activity Guide ACTIVITY GUIDE AUG 2026 - FEB 2027

🍎 We are still accepting little learners for our Alphabet Academy early childhood development program at the Nichols Community Center!

Alphabet Academy has been providing a quality experience for 3 to 4-year-olds for decades, developing social skills and exploring new topics. We also have some pretty great instructors, if we do say so ourselves 😉

Check out our website for more information on Alphabet Academy!
https://www.belleville.net/803/Alphabet-Academy

🌟 Calling all little explorers! 🌟

Adventure is waiting this fall with our brand-new Little Explorers: Adventures in S.T.E.A.M. program! 🧪🦖🏕️🎨

Designed for children ages 2–5 (with a parent), each class is packed with hands-on activities that encourage curiosity, creativity, and learning through play. Every session features a brand-new theme with crafts, experiments, movement, sensory activities, and plenty of fun!

🍎 This season's adventures include:
🧱 Mini Builders (Aug. 14)
🧪 Little Scientists (Aug. 28)
🦕 Dino Discovery (Sept. 11)
🌈 Colorful Creations (Sept. 25)
🏕️ Camping Adventure (Oct. 9)
🎃 Pumpkin Investigators (Oct. 23)

📍 Nichols Community Center (515 East D Street)
🕤 9:30–11:00 AM
💲 $10 per class or bundle all 6 sessions and save 10%!

Whether your little one loves building, digging for dinosaurs, making slime, or exploring the colors of the world around them, there's an adventure waiting for them!

📲 Register today before spots fill up! Visit belleville.net/ncc, scan the QR code on the flyer, or call 618-233-1416.

✨ Pickleball season is here, and we've got something for everyone!

Registration is now open for a variety of fall pickleball programs and events. Whether you're looking for league play, tournaments, lessons, or just a fun night on the courts, now's the time to sign up before spots fill!

📅 Now Open:
✅ Monday Night Fall Leagues
✅ Thursday Night Fall Leagues - Monday, July 27 at 8:00 AM
✅ Fall Festival Pickleball Classic
✅ D**k in the Dark Tournament
✅ Pickleball Lessons

Don't wait—grab your paddle and join the fun this fall!

Register today:
https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bellevilleparksnrec/activity/search?onlineSiteId=0&activity_select_param=2&activity_category_ids=16&activity_keyword=pickleball&viewMode=list

🍪 OH CRUMBS! Gingy got loose… 🍪

We need your help! 👀

🎁 Each “Oh Crumbs!” tag includes a special discount code for the Gingerbread 5K!
🏃 Find one, grab the code, and get ready to join us for the sweetest race of the season.

Here’s the challenge:
🍪 Search around Bicentennial Park
🔎 Find a hidden “Oh Crumbs!” tag
🎟️ Use the discount code to save on your Gingerbread 5k registration!

💨 Hurry… once they’re found, they’re gone!

Who will be the first to rescue one? 🍪🎅

📚☀️ School Supplies, Family Fun & One Great Night for the Community! ☀️📚

Our FREE End of Summer Celebration is almost here, and we're excited to spend one last summer evening with all of you! 🎉

💙 Help us give back! We're collecting NEW school supplies for local children, and all donations will be distributed during the event to help families get ready for the new school year. Donations can be dropped off at the Parks Office (510 W. Main St.) before the event.

While you're there, enjoy some of the many FREE activities happening throughout the evening, including:

🚲 Little Wheelers Course (Ages 3–5) – Bring your bike, trike, or scooter and ride through our fun course!

🏓 Family Open Play Pickleball – Grab a paddle and give it a try!

🏐 Family Open Play Volleyball – Jump in for some friendly family competition!

Plus, so much more throughout the evening!

📅 Thursday, August 7
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Campus | 2300 W. Main St., Belleville

Whether you're donating school supplies, trying a new activity, or just coming out to enjoy a fun summer evening with family and friends, we can't wait to celebrate with you! ❤️🎒☀️