Everyone can celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved amenities at Clark Island Recreation Area in Batavia with a ribbon-cutting and community party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12.
The area has been revamped to include a new free-to-use fitness court, an updated and expanded Blackard Skate-n-Bike Park, fishing outcrops and a pollinator garden. The upgrade project started in early 2023 and ended in March 2025.
The celebration includes activities for all ages and kicks off with a free skateboarding class at 9 a.m., followed by the park district’s annual egg hunt at 10 a.m. and a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m.. Try out all the new amenities at our outdoor fitness court, skate park, bike pump track, and fishing demos from 10 a.m. to noon. Wear your workout shoes and bring your skateboards, bikes, and fishing poles to sample and learn.
The park district’s popular egg hunt will be divided into three ages groups: Two-year-olds, three- and four-year-olds, and five and older. Egg hunters should bring baskets or bags to collect eggs and arrive by 9:30 a.m. for the hunt at 10 a.m.. Parking for the event is remote and requires a 10-15 minute walk or shuttle ride. For remote parking information and a map of the event, visit bataviaparks.org.
The festive event will feature a DJ, face painters, a bounce house, crafts, yard games, food for purchase, sponsor activities, and photo ops with the bunny and the park district’s Bruce the Spruce mascot.
For more information on our Batavia Park District programs and events, call 630-879-5235 or visit bataviaparks.org.
— Batavia Park District