DuPage forest preserve district holding free kids fishing derby
A free fishing derby for children ages 15 and younger will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, June 8, at Silver Lake in the Blackwell Forest Preserve, near Butterfield and Winfield roads in Warrenville.
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s “Just for Kids Fishing Derby” will award prizes in four age groups to those who catch the largest fish. District staff and volunteers will be on hand to offer fishing tips at the annual event, a news release said.
“Kids light up when they catch a fish, but this event is about more than that,” Ranger Operations manager Marty Jandura said in the release. “It’s a chance to connect with nature, learn a new skill and just enjoy being outside with family.”
A limited supply of gear and nightcrawlers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, the release said. Participants are encouraged to bring their own fishing gear.
Register at www.dupageforest.org or by calling 630-933-7248. Registration will also be available onsite the day of the derby.
Fall pavilion, picnic site rental applications available June 5
Naperville residents who want to rent park district pavilion and picnic sites for fall events between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31 can submit applications starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 5.
Nonresident applications will be accepted starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, June 12.
Pavilions and picnic areas are available at the DuPage River Park Pavilion, 808 Royce Road; Frontier Sports Complex-East Pavilion, 3415 Book Road; Riverwalk Grand Pavilion, 912 Honorary Sindt Memorial Court; Seager Park Pavilion, 1163 Plank Road; and the Wolf’s Crossing Community Park Pavilion, 3253 Wolf’s Crossing Road.
Space is also available at Knoch Knolls Frank J. Rus Pavilion and the Knoch Knolls Park Lower Grove, both at 320 Knoch Knolls Road.
Pavilion requests must be made at least three weeks in advance, a Naperville Park District news release said. Renters must be at least 21 years old.
Pavilion rental permits are required if the group size will be larger than 25 people, if alcohol will be present, if guests will be grilling, if guests are using a large tent or if there will be an inflatable bounce house or similar apparatus.
For more information, go to www.napervilleparks.org/pavilionrentals.
