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Senior Citizen/Teen Center
The building can be used by seniors (age 55+) Monday-Friday
between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 p.m.
Teens (youth grades 5-12) may use the facility
on:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M;
Fridays 6:00-10:00 P.M.;
Saturdays 6:00-11:00 P.M.
The facility is supervised at all times and offers
free drop-in passive recreation activities. Furnishings
include: wide screen televison, pool tables, snooker
table, air hockey table, foosball table, Xbox game
system with games,Wii game system, (2) wall mounted
televisions, table tennis, card tables, couches, computer
& internet access, dance floor, and a variety of board
games.
Seniors can utilize the exercise equipmnet including
(3) treadmills, (2) stationary bikes, elliptical trainer
and a multi-station weight machine free of charge.
Seniors may also dance on Monday evenings between
7:00 & 10:00 P.M.
For further information contact the Rec Center
at 647-POOL (7665).
SWIMMING POOL 2010 SEASON
OPENS SATURDAY, MAY 29.
Pool may be closed due to threatening weather or
cool temperatures without notice.
Management reserves the right to close the pool
or particular areas of the facility, without notice,
for other reasons such as maintenance or attendance.
Lifeguards have the authority to order any person
not complying with facility rules or IDPH rules to
leave the facility. (77 ILCS, Section 820.300)
2010 daily swim fees are:
- Resident
- youth (age 3-17) $4.00
- adult (age 16 & over) $5.00
- senior (age 65 & over) $4.00
- Non-Resident
The definition of a resident is someone residing within
the boundaries of Canton Township. Youth who reside
with a resident during the summer months are considered
residents also. Anyone may utilize the pool at a special
price of $2.75 for youth and $3.75 for adults after
5:00 P.M.
Season Swim Passes
Season swim passes will again be available for
the 2010 season. The Pool will not sell discount coupons
this season, persons who still have coupons may use
them during the upcoming season or put them towards
the purchase of season swim passes.
- Pool pass fees are:
- Resident Youth $80.00
- Resident Adult $100.00
- Resident Family $185 (up to four members)
- Additional members $50.00 each)
- Non-Resident Youth $120.00
- N/R Adult $150.00
- N/R Family $277.50 (up to four members)
- Additional members $75.00 each).
- No Refunds due to weather or temperature related
closings.
The Park District will offer discounted bulk entries
to non-profit agencies and other governmental bodies
at the rate of $500 per 250 entries.
The pool is available to rent 7:15-8:15 P.M. daily
and betwwen 10:00 A.M. and 11:30 A.M. on Saturdays
and Sundays. Rental rate is $200/hour.
Birthday Parties include swimming and refreshments.
Cost for up to (20) children is $109.00. Any additional
children are $5.00 each.
Please click on buttons above/right for additional
information regarding the Big Creek Park Swimming
Pool.
Concessions
The Big Creek Park Pool concession stand operates
during regular pool hours. A partial list of available
items is below.
- Hot Dog: $1.75
- Nachos w/cheese: $2.00
- Pizza: $3.25
- Pretzels: $1.50
- Popcorn: $0.75
- Various Candy: $0.75
- Slushee Drinks: Small $1.75, Large $2.25
- Soft Drinks: Small $1.00, Large $1.50
- Ice Cream: $1.00
Benefits
- Children will have fun in a supervised swimming
pool.
- Activities for all ages.
- No public swimming pool within 15-mile radius
of Canton.
- Opportunity for economic growth by affording non-residents
the convenience to shop, purchase gas and dine while
in Canton.
- Aid in making Canton a more desirable community
to live, raise a family or retire.
- The more residential and commercial properties
that are on the tax rolls reduces the burden to
all taxpayers.
- Opportunity to receive grants to lower the construction
bond.
- Offer teens a place to go and something to do
in a supervised, youth friendly, environment.
- Seniors will have a place to interact with peers
and have recreation programs geared to their needs.
- Provide jobs to area youth and seniors.
Design Notes
Location: Big Creek Park
Pool Capacity: 400 Bathers
Gallons of Water: 222,000
Recreation Center Size: 50' x 100'
(5,000 sq ft)
Senior Usage: Monday-Friday Daytime,
Monday evening
Teen Usage: Tues., Thurs., Fri. &
Sat. Evenings
Total Project Cost: $3.5 Million
Bond Amount: $2.8 Million
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