Recreation

Park District
Forest Preserves
Cultural
Park Locations

Park District

The Hanover Park District maintains 21 park sites encompassing 128 acres.  Park district facilities include 10 outdoor tennis courts, 4 racquetball courts, 2 swimming pools, 4 football fields, 4 recreation buildings, 3 outdoor ice rinks, 14 softball fields, 8 soccer fields, 12 basketball courts, and 19 picnic areas.

The Village is comprised of three park districts: Bartlett Park District, Hanover Park Park District, and Schaumburg Park District.  The majority of Hanover Park is within the Hanover Park Park District.  The Hanover Park Park District offers many leisure facilities and services to the residents of Hanover Park.  The Community Center houses its administrative offices, a large gym, dance and gymnastics studios, activity rooms, and the Centre Court Athletic Club.  Fitness classes are held in a state-of-the-art aerobics studio.  A nursery service is available for children of parents enrolled in Park District activities.

The Centre Court Athletic Club offers six indoor tennis courts, four racquetball courts, a 2400 square foot fitness center featuring the latest Cybex resistance and Stairmaster cardiovascular equipment, a pro shop, lounge and snack bar, locker rooms, tanning beds, whirlpool and sauna facilities, and nursery service.  Members and guests enjoy a year-round schedule of tennis and racquetball lessons for all ages, leagues, fitness assessments and personal training, and a variety of special programs designed to enhance health and fitness.

A large staff of leisure professionals, instructors, and coaches lead classes, special events, and organized team sports throughout the community.  A diversified art program provides instruction in many media.  The Tiny Tot preschool enrolls approximately 400 children in classes at three locations.  Special events, holiday programs, and trips are scheduled regularly.

The fun-filled Seafari Springs Water Park and the swimming pool at Ahlstrand Park are open every day from early June through August.  Day Camp, Sports Camp, Teen Leadership Camp, and Tot Camps attract vacationing students each summer.

Residents wishing to learn a new skill or craft can choose from many classes including cooking, music, drawing, painting, dancing, karate, keyboard, gymnastics, first aid, golf, horseback riding, roller skating, dog obedience, and more.

Seniors meet weekly for bingo, international lunches, crafts, lectures, card-playing and trips.  They receive a 25% discount on program fees.

The Hanover Park Park District maintains approximately 180 acres of parks and bike paths.  Picnic areas, tennis, and basketball facilities are available at many of the community’s parks.  During the winter, snow-covered hills and cleared ponds are open for sledding and ice-skating.

Park locations and District Office location are listed at the bottom of this page.

Forest Preserves

Thousands of acres of forest preserves in the immediate area provide attractions including bird refuges, natural wildlife areas, horseback and bike trails, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.

Mallard Lake Forest Preserve
The south side of Hanover Park is surrounded by a large portion of the DuPage County Forest Preserve District.  To the east of County Farm Road, Mallard Lake Forest Preserve offers fishing piers, a reservable shelter, a dog exercise area, parking, and a bike path.  There are great wildlife observation opportunities at Mallard Lake including meadowlarks, great-horned owls, red-tailed hawks, and kestrels.

Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve
Soon the Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve, which lies to the west of County Farm Road, will be connected to the Mallard Lake Forest Preserve via a bike path.  Hawk Hollow is comprised of 1,166 largely-undeveloped acres.  Hawk Hollow offers great views of the West Branch of the DuPage River Valley.  The river meanders through Hawk Hollow from north to south.  Hawk Hollow is home to 530 plant species including wild bergamot, prairie sunflowers, wild geranium, and white, bur, red, and black oak trees.  Hawk Hollow is also home to 132 different animal species including several which are endangered or threatened; black-crowned night heron, great blue heron, red-tailed hawk, redheaded woodpeckers, mink, raccoon, coyote, dear, and beaver to name a few!

Cultural

Golf courses, country clubs, recreational complexes, theaters, and world-class thoroughbred racing abound in neighboring communities.  Entertainment opportunities in the Chicago metro area include professional sports, museums, opera, art exhibits, symphony, and theater.

Park Locations

An exciting aspect of living in Hanover Park is the beautiful natural surroundings of the community. Recreational and open space abound.  The outdoors can best be enjoyed with family, friends, and neighbors at one of Hanover Park’s many parks!

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Hanover Park, IL  60133
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