SPRA - Suburban Park and Recreation Association

09/16/2026

🎯 Tee Off with SPRA at 390 Golf Experience!

No partner? No problem! We’ll mix up the teams so you can meet new people and connect with others in the field.

🏌️‍♂️ Test your swing in the Longest Drive and Closest to the Pin contests — prizes for both men and women!

📅 Wednesday, October 7
🕐 1:00–3:00 pm - 2 hours of golf, appetizers & 1 drink ticket
📍 390 Golf Experience | 1051 N Prospect Ave, Wood Dale

Register here: https://www.strideevents.com/events/spra-golf-outing/2026/register

Questions? Reach out to Dan Peboontom at [email protected]

09/09/2026

Join us for the 50th SPRA Entertainment Showcase on Wednesday, November 18 from 9:00 AM–3:00 PM at Prairie Lakes Community Center in Des Plaines!

📅 Wednesday, November 18
⏰ 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Prairie Lakes Community Center
515 E. Thacker Street, Des Plaines
💰 SPRA Members: $27
💰 Non-Members: $37
✨ Attendee registration is NOW OPEN! Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit ILSPRA.org/showcase

Come discover new talent, make connections, and find your next entertainment opportunity! 🎶🎭🎤

04/22/2026

🎯 Don’t Miss This Baggo Tournament! 🎯

You don’t have to be a pro to win—this one’s all about fun! Players will be randomly teamed up and play three games of Baggo. Your total score across all three games determines the winner.

🏆 Awards • 🎶 Music • 🤝 Networking • 🥤 Beverages
Bring your coworkers, meet new people, and enjoy a great afternoon together!

📍 Location:
Park Central
3000 Central Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

📅 Date: Wednesday, June 24
⏰ Time: 1:30–4:00 PM (Games begin at 2:00 PM)

⚠️ Spots are limited—register today!
https://www.strideevents.com/events/spra-baggo-tournament/2026/register

📧 Questions? Email Karen at [email protected]

04/22/2026

🎨 Paint & Sip at the Boathouse (BYOB) 🍷

Grab your friends and join us for a relaxing evening of creativity at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse! Bring your favorite drinks and snacks while local artist Margaret Bucholz guides you step-by-step through a themed painting. No experience needed—just come ready to have fun and enjoy the lakeside views. Each session features a different themed painting, perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike.

✨ All art supplies included
🖼 Leave with your own masterpiece

📅 Wednesday, May 6
⏰ 4:15–6:15 PM
📍 Lake Ellyn Boathouse
645 Lenox Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL
💲 $20 Member| $30 Non-member, Includes Membership

Spots are limited—register today!
https://www.strideevents.com/events/paint-and-sip/2026/register

04/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the SPRA Bowling Tournament! 🎳 It was a fantastic time filled with great company, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs. Congratulations to Ken on winning highest score overall! We loved seeing everyone come together and make it such a fun and memorable outing. We can’t wait to see you at our next event!

04/09/2026

Dont miss it! Last call to register for SPRA's Bowling Tournament

🎳 SPRA's Bowling Tournament on April 16th, 2026, 12:30pm-3:00pm at Fox Bowl 1101 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189.

🙌Take some well-deserved, pre-crazy-season down time, and bring a hard-working colleague with you! Bowling is fun whether you’re good, mediocre, or really wish those bumpers were up.

🍕Players will be teamed up at random for 3 games of bowling. There will be pizza and awards, what more could you ask for! Spots are limited- register today!

❓Questions please email Karen: [email protected]

02/23/2026

🎳 SPRA's Bowling Tournament on April 16th, 2026, 12:30pm-3:00pm at Fox Bowl 1101 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189.

🙌Take some well-deserved, pre-crazy-season down time, and bring a hard-working colleague with you! Bowling is fun whether you’re good, mediocre, or really wish those bumpers were up.

🍕Players will be teamed up at random for 3 games of bowling. There will be pizza and awards, what more could you ask for! Spots are limited- register today!

❓Questions please email Karen: [email protected]

02/23/2026

📣 Thank you for joining us for the 37th annual Wallyball Tournament!

🏆 Congratulations to the Oak Lawn for Winning 1st place!

So many great teams played, so many great memories made!

🎳 Everyone is welcome to join SPRA's Bowling Tournament on April 16th, 2026, 12:30pm-3:00pm at Fox Bowl 1101 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189.

12/12/2025

The 2nd Annual SPRA Pickleball event was a lot of fun to those that attended. Congrats goes out to the winners.

1st Place Aliza Conboy Seven Soul Chicago band
2nd Place Eric Eichholz City of Evanston
3rd place Erin Weingart Dundee Township

11/03/2025

GAHH!!! T-2 days! See you on Wednesday in Des Plaines.

Have yet to register? Do so here: https://www.strideevents.com/events/spra-entertainment-showcase/2025/tickets

The lineup of live acts and emcees is official! Register now to save seats for yourself and your colleagues on Nov 5: https://www.ilspra.org/showcase