Hall Quarry Beach is open for the season!
Enjoy the sun, sand and fun! Gates open at 11:30 a.m. for passholders and Noon for the general public
Learn MoreRiver Rhapsody Concert Series
Spend your summer nights with family and friends along the beautiful Batavia Riverwalk. This free summer concert series is on select Wednesday evenings starting on June 17.
Learn MoreBatavia's biggest event of the summer! Windmill City Festival
Celebrate with us July 10-12 at the Batavia Riverwalk. Bring your family and friends, grab some tasty food and beverages and listen to some of the Midwest's best music.
Learn MoreNew spring exhibit at Batavia Depot Museum!
The spring exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is open! "To Secure These Rights..." will explore how the Declaration of Independence established equality and the rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as the standard for a free people.
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Fun Ways to Enjoy the Season
Experience the best of every season with activities for all ages, from park programs to community gatherings.
Find Your Adventure!
Programs For All Ages
Fun, fitness, and learning for all ages at Batavia Park District.
Did You Know?
Many programs offered at Batavia Park District have sessions for different ages. Explore all of the different activities and see if they are perfect for your entire family.
Check out our amazing music lineup for Windmill City Festival!
We have an excellent assortment of high-energy entertainment all weekend long:
Kashmir: The best of Led Zeppelin
sixteencandlesband: Your favorite tunes from the 1980s
This End Up Band: Rock, pop and country hits by a diverse group of artists
Libido Funk Circus: 1970s disco and legendary rock from the 1960s to today
7th heaven: The best classics from the 1970s and 1980s
Beyond The Blonde: A tribute to PINK, Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga
The Simple Remedy: A fusion of country, rock, blues and soul
For the complete festival schedule, visit bataviaparks.org/windmill-city-fest.
Register now for Batavia Bobcats 11 U travel softball tryouts!
The Batavia Bobcats are holding tryouts on July 13 at Memorial Park for players who will be 11 years old before Aug. 31.
Pitcher/catcher tryouts are from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Position player tryouts are from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Season structure
Professionally coached offseason training
Spring/summer practices, games and tournaments
One weekend overnight tournament
Register at bataviaparks.org/softball/#travel-softball-team
Windmill City Festival setup is underway!
As we get ready for Windmill City Festival, Houston Street between Water Street and Island Avenue will be closed beginning around 3 a.m. Thursday, July 9, through early Monday morning, July 13.
Visiting the Callahan Community Center or New Adventures PlayLab? Please use the public parking lot just south of the Callahan Center (enter just south of the Batavia Popcorn Depot).
Thanks for your patience as we prepare for a fun festival weekend! 🎡
Energy City Soccer helps young athletes thrive
Registration is now open for Energy City Soccer leagues. Sign up for the 3-4, 5-6 or 7-8 league. Kids learn soccer skills, fundamentals and the importance of teamwork.
Soccer leagues also help kids with discipline and focus, self-confidence and motor skills and coordination.
Register by July 18 at bataviaparks.org/program/soccer.
See you Saturday, July 11, at the Fine Art Fest brought to you by Water Street Studios, indoors in the Callahan Center during Windmill City Festival. The art show runs from Noon-8 P and features a variety of art from local artists. Free entry, air-conditioning and indoor restrooms. See you there!A new opportunity for local art enthusiasts is blowing into town this summer at Batavia's annual Windmill City Festival.
Windmill City Festival is a beloved community tradition spanning seven decades. This year, staff of the Batavia Depot Museum and the Batavia Park District are pleased to add the inaugural Windmill City (Fine Art) Fest to the line up on Saturday, July 11th.
The Fine Art Fest will take place indoors at the new Callahan Community Center from noon to 8 p.m. Discover local artists offering original works for sale at this juried show. You may find a treasure to take home!
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Beat the heat at Hall Quarry Beach!
Looking for the perfect way to cool off on a hot day? Head to Hall Quarry Beach, open today from noon to 7 p.m.
Grab your towel, gather your friends and get ready for a day of summer fun! Swim, splash, relax on the sandy beach or take on the inflatable water features. Feeling adventurous? Climb the diving tower, race down the slide, play a game of volleyball or enjoy a picnic by the water.
Daily admission/10-visit punch pass
• In-district: $10/$90
• Out-of-district: $15/$120
Make the most of these sunny days! We'll see you at the Quarry! For details, visit bataviaparks.org/hall-quarry-beach.
Girls softball leagues help young athletes thrive
Our softball program for girls ages 5-14 helps players refine their skills while building confidence and independence. Teams are organized by age so that players compete against peers of similar age and skill level.
Register now for fall softball leagues and help your young athletes discover the joy of the game. Visit bataviaparks.org/softball for details.
New activities added to Windmill City Festival!
See what's new this year, whether your interest is bingo, art, amphibians, fitness or ice cream!
Saturday: Beer Garden Bingo (10 rounds with cash prizes; cards are $1 each or $6 for a sheet of six; ages 21+), an amphibian demonstration for all ages, the Fine Art Fest featuring paintings, sculpture, ceramics, digital art, and more, a free art activity for kids, and the opportunity for festivalgoers ages 15+ to help paint the Peace Out Batavia mural.
Sunday: Fitness demonstrations, the Sundae Funday Challenge (how fast can you eat ice cream?), and friendship bracelet making.
See the complete schedule of festival activities and live music at bataviaparks.org/windmill-city-fest.
Ready to inspire the next generation of little learners?
Are you seeking a fun and interactive job that fits a school schedule? We're hiring an Instructor for New Adventures PlayLab. This unique STEAM-focused early childhood enrichment program for curious kids ages 3-5 sparks creativity and provides young learners with more opportunities to play, discover, and make friends.
Learn more and apply: bataviaparks.info/playlabinstructor.
A chat with Matt
During National Parks and Recreation Month, we are highlighting some of the Park District's people and places. Today, we talk with a parks department crew leader who is responsible for maintaining and prepping our amazing softball and soccer fields here at the district.
Meet Matt Oxnevad, Park District Athletic Fields Crew Leader, who talks about his role in the Park District and his favorite park. Matt has worked for the Park District for 10 years.
Stay tuned this month for more interviews and insights.
The countdown is on! Windmill City Festival kicks off July 10! 🎡
Get ready for 3 days of nonstop fun from Friday evening through Sunday evening! Whether you're looking for live music, delicious food, carnival rides, family activities, or a relaxing evening in the Beer Garden, Windmill City Festival has you covered July 10-12.
Live entertainment
Carnival rides
Food Court & Beer Garden
Help paint Batavia's Peace Out mural
Golf Challenge
Bingo and so much more
Kids will love:
FrogLady
Art with Abrakadoodle
Pet Competition
Sidewalk Chalk Contest
Sundae Funday Challenge
Friendship Bracelet Craft
Make memories all weekend long at one of Batavia's favorite summer traditions. See the full schedule at bataviaparks.org/windmill-city-fest.
