Hall Quarry Beach season passes now on sale!
Save now on the coolest deals of the season! Take advantage of low early-bird season pass pricing.
Learn MoreReady, set, sip!
Tickets are on sale to Batavia Uncorked! This relaxed, come-as-you-are wine tasting is on Saturday, June 6. Tickets will sell out fast, so purchase yours today!
Learn MoreFree! Touch-a-Truck event in May
Bring your children to discover a variety of large local vehicles up close.
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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You pick’em Batavia!
Get ready for the excitement of the college basketball tournament with the Batavia Pick’em Bracket Challenge. Make your predictions, compete with other fans, and see how your bracket stacks up once the games begin.
The Batavia Pick’em Bracket opens March 16 and voting closes at 11:59 p.m. CST on March 18, so be sure to submit your picks before the first round tips off. Participation is completely free, and one entry per email is allowed.
Winners will be determined based on overall success percentage of correct picks throughout the tournament.
Participants have a chance to win some great local prizes, including:
• Two Batavia Uncorked tickets
• Two Pints by the Pond tickets
• 10-Punch Hall Quarry Beach Pass
• 10-Punch Pickleball Pass
Grand Prize
• Hall Quarry Beach Deck Rental for 20 (a $400 value)
Fill out your bracket, cheer on your picks, and enjoy the tournament fun. Good luck!
Fun Ways to Enjoy the Season
Experience the best of every season with activities for all ages, from park programs to community gatherings.
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Programs For All Ages
Fun, fitness, and learning for all ages at Batavia Park District.
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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.
What an incredible day at our Community Egg Hunt on Saturday! We hunted for eggs, snapped adorable photos with the bunny, bounced with excitement in the bounce house, and received amazing giveaways from our community partners. 🐰🥚📸
We're so grateful for the opportunity to connect with River, Batavia Police Department's Comfort Dog, and Officer Liz Webb, who joined in the fun, and a huge shout-out to our amazing community partners who made this event possible! 💕
Stay tuned for more event posts and photos this week!
Today is a great day to visit Batavia Depot Museum! The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today. See our spring exhibit, "To Secure These Rights," which highlights Batavians who stepped up to protect their own rights and the rights of others. Did you know the Depot Museum also has 5 permanent exhibits? Learn more at bataviaparks.org/depot-museum.
🌎 In our Busy Bees program, curious minds explore a new nature topic each month and bring it to life through creative projects. This April, we're celebrating Planet Earth and inspiring a love for nature and the world around us. Sign up today at bataviaparks.org/variety-programs 🌳🌈🌸
Egg hunters, please wear your rain boots to the egg hunt this morning. The field at Prairie Path Park is still soggy from recent rain. See you at 9:30 AM. Happy hunting!
🏐 Our volleyball programs are the perfect way to ignite a lifelong passion for the game and unleash their inner athlete! Tiny Twisters inspires players ages 5-8 to reach new heights, and Skills and Drills empowers players 9-12 to master their craft. Both are led by the expert coaches of Cyclones Volleyball Club. Register now at bataviaparks.org/volleyball and watch them soar! 💪
Congratulations to Batavia High School students Jane Lishamer, Jacob Ubben, Ben Wash, and Ollie Mecum for winning the VALEES Regional Graphics Award for their outstanding marketing plan for a fictional record store. 🎶🖌️💿🎉👏
The team also took home Best Art Direction, and Jacob was named Graphics Communication Student of the Year for his amazing portfolio. ⭐📚🎨
A big thank-you to BHS Graphics Teacher Kathleen Tieri Ton, along with community partners Gail Gaboda (Park District Creative Communications Specialist) and Jessi Scurte (JLL Director of Global Branding), who shared their time, ideas, and professional insight during the design process. Jessi and Gail also helped judge the competition alongside other local graphics professionals. 🤝💡
Hunt for eggs in the dark at our Flashlight Egg Hunt just for ages 9–12! 🥚✨Participants will receive a glow stick, and keep an eye out for the Golden Egg—it comes with a special prize! 🌟 Bring a flashlight and a bag to collect eggs. Preregistration is required, and space is limited, so don’t wait! Event check-in begins at 7:45 p.m. Register at bataviaparks.info/4aT19Tk 🔦🐣
Young players will learn the basics of the game and participate in drills, skill-building exercises and friendly matches during this pickleball spring break camp for ages 6-9 and 10-12. Paddles will be provided. For more details or to register, visit bataviaparks.info/YouthPickleball.
Who's ready to hunt eggs?🥚 The fun begins at 9:30 a.m. with a bounce house and visits with the Bunny. 🐰 The egg hunt starts at 10 a.m. sharp! ⏰ With egg zones designed for every age group, kids will leave with a heart full of joy and eggs in hand! 🎉 Plan to arrive early and get ready for a morning filled with joy!
Young artists will expand their creativity with drawing and painting in this hands-on parent/child program. Kids ages 3-5 will learn about the joy of creation through sensory play and self-expression. All supplies are provided. Reserve your spot now: bataviaparks.info/3NHBLZd
Did you know an elite group of women pilots flew dangerous missions during World War II? Historian and pilot Rebecca Tulloch will share their story in a special presentation on March 26, paying tribute to the women who flew every type of military aircraft, including bombers and fighters. Tickets are $12 per person. Get your tickets at bataviaparks.info/FlyGirls.
Have you ever seen Hall Quarry Beach totally empty? Check out this no-water view of your favorite local beach and its sandy bottom. Today, Aquatics Supervisor Mike Schiltz stood in what will soon be 3 feet of water.
See you on May 23 for opening day! Want to join in the fun? Get your season passes today at our lowest Early Bird rates. Through April 30, an individual in-district pass is only $67. Click here to buy passes: bataviaparks.org/hall-quarry-beach
