Park District

The Hanover Township Park District, located at 800 Fillmore St. (old Hanover High School), was formed and funded by a popular referendum in April 2003 after many years of organization and volunteer work. Among their first actions was to purchase the former Hanover School vacated that summer by the River Ridge School District.

In addition to ongoing programming, rooms are available for daily or long-term rental by the public. The Park District operates a Fitness Center that you can use during business hours or join on a monthly basis for unlimited access. Send questions and comments to htpd@jcwifi.com.  You may also call the Park District office at 815-591-3622.

Park District Board Members:

Nellie Bainbridge, Monica Gilmore, Thor Thorsen, Kristy Wolter, Kathy Gable (meet 2nd Thurs. ea. mth.)

Volunteer Staff:

Budd Berg, Elouise Bonar, Nellie Bainbridge (Maintenance & upkeep)

Park District Classes & Programs

2013 “Dump the Plump” Fitness Challenge!  Program runs from May 11th – June 29th, 2013.  Cost is $10/person.  Sign up at Park District, Saturday, May 11th from 1pm – 3pm.  (If you are unable to make it at this time, call the Park District at 815-591-3622 to set up an appointment for registering.)  Weekly Saturday Weigh-ins from 1pm – 3pm.  Cash & Membership prizes to the Top 3 Losers. Final Weigh-in & prizes given June 29th at 1pm.  YOUR CHALLENGE FEE COVERS:  Unlimited access to the Fitness Center and gym, Night time group video exercise classes (Tues., Wed., Thurs.)  We will be using our new 16ft. movie screen!  T-shirt upon completion of the challenge.  Cash prizes!  The more people that take the challenge, the larger the cash prizes!  TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY…IT’S THE ONLY PLACE YOU HAVE TO LIVE!  ~Jim Rohn

Annual Easter Egg Hunt & Bake Sale fundraiser.   This year’s date is March 30th, with the bake sale beginning at 9 am & the Egg Hunt at 11 am !                                                                                                                                                                                              

Northwest Academy located on 2nd Floor – Alternate School for area students.

Party/Banquet rooms available for rent for any occassion.

G.E.A.R. Program during winter months.

Hanover Youth Soccer Program @ end of School year.   The Park District Commissioners are looking for someone to take over running the Youth Soccer Program.  Anyone interested please contact the Park District at 815-591-3622.

Beginning November 8, 2012, Yoga classes every Thursday offered by Michelle Cahill.  All levels welcome.  FIRST CLASS FREE!  $5 per class after that.  Classes are from 10am – 11:15am.  Use door on right, go up the stairs to the old library.  For more information visit us at:  facebook.com/DriftlessYoga

Line-dancing classes every Wednesday & Thursday – weather permitting – free of charge offered by Sally Wild.

The Hanover Park District now has “YARD SALE” signs available for use by any Hanover resident.  The signs can be borrowed from the Park District and then must be returned afterwards.  This year’s All-Town yard sales will be Saturday, June 22nd.  To get your sale in the Newspaper ad, the deadline is June 16th.  To get it placed on the map the deadline is June 19th.  Call the Park District at 815-591-3622, or email   htpd@jcwifi.com, or call Monica Gilmore at 815-238-2643 or email her at  mgilmore@sandprairie.net  to give them your information.  There is NO COST to advertise with the Park District Ad.

For any additional info on above programs, call 815-591-3622.

ADULT BASKETBALL LEAGUE  – Beginning June 5th, 2012

Hanover Township Park District will begin the 2012 Adult Basketball League on Tuesday June 5th.  Games every Tuesday until October (possibly longer or year-round if enough interest).  Register anytime as a team or individual player.  Game start times:  6 pm, 7 pm, & 8 pm.  Team size is  4 to 8 players.  Cost is $20  per player, must be 16 years of age.  Games played in two – 20 minute halves/standard basketball rules apply. Contact Scott Honerbaum for more information:  815-291-2496