The Carol Stream Park District is governed by local, state, and federal laws and regulations. The following is documentation of some of these policies, rules, and procedures.
The Carol Stream Park District staff has made every effort to prepare our marketing material as accurately as possible, however, errors can occur. Circumstances may require that adjustments be made to programs, fees, schedules, etc. The Carol Stream Park District reserves the right to make any such adjustments. The Carol Stream Park District apologizes for any inconvenience these errors may cause.
Most classes require a set minimum number of participants. Register at least a week prior to the start date to avoid cancellation.
All programs have minimum and maximum enrollments. If the minimum enrollment is not met three days prior to the program date, the Park District may have to cancel, postpone or consolidate the program with another program. If the program is canceled, full credits or refunds are issued.
By participating or visiting our parks and facilities, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct, rules, and procedures.
No participant or spectator shall, on the basis of race, sex, creed, national origin or disability, be denied equal access to programs, activities, services or benefits, or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage or opportunity.
The Carol Stream Park District does not carry medical or accident insurance for program participants or park/facility visitors. Review your personal health insurance plan to be certain that you and your family have proper coverage. By participating in a program or visiting the Carol Stream Park District, you agree to and understand the important information, warning of risk, waiver and release of all claims, and assumption of risk.
Contact us if you lost something at one of our parks (630-784-6166) or facilities (630-784-6100). The Carol Stream Park District is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Full payment for most programs is due at the time of registration. Payment may be made by cash, check or credit card (Visa/MC/AMEX/DISC). Make checks payable to the Carol Stream Park District. There is a $20 fee for returned checks. For programs with payment plans, participants will be withdrawn due to lack of payment as scheduled.
Carol Stream Park occasionally takes photographs and videos of participants at our parks or facilities, in Carol Stream Park District programs, classes, or events for marketing purposes.
By participating in or attending any Carol Stream Park District activities the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) agrees to the use and distribution of his or her image (or image of a minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such activities for any purpose without an inspection, compensation, or any other consideration now and in the future.
This policy is to set forth guidelines for the utilization of social media and social network sites that enhance Carol Stream Park District communication and provides information to the public, without violating individuals’ right to free speech. Social media encourages followers to share thoughts, opinions, and other comments on our social media platforms. However, all of these “posts” should be done in a respectful manner. Posts are not edited by staff; but if they are found to be in violation of this policy, the post can be hidden or removed.
Posts (including screen names and profile pictures) can be removed if they contain any of the following:
The Carol Stream Park District reserves the right to not respond to social media posts that are condemning, negative, or unbeneficial to serving the public. Not engaging in these types of responses prevents a continuous negative two-way engagement that is detrimental to the district. In addition, the district is not liable for the content of the posts to its various social media accounts and reserves the right to restrict or remove any content deemed in violation of the Carol Stream Park District Public Comment Policy or any applicable law.
In addition, the Carol Stream Park District can choose to remove a follower if that follower’s posts violate the Carol Stream Park District Public Comment Policy.
It is the District’s intent to provide quality recreation programs and services. The District recognizes, however, that there may be occasions when the event or service doesn’t match a customer’s needs, or when the customer is unable to participate in an activity. For those occasions, the following withdrawal policy applies.
The participant has two options:
Exceptions in which a Withdrawal Service Fee is not assessed:
No Refunds are offered:
*Additional Note: No prorated registration, enrollment, or administration fee for late registrants.
If lightning is seen, or thunder is heard, or the Thorguard Lightning Prediction System activates, all activities in the park must immediately end. Patrons must leave the park and seek shelter in their cars or in a building. Avoid areas that are higher than the surrounding landscape, do not use a tree for shelter, and keep away from metal objects such as bicycles, umbrellas, etc.
The system is designed to activate when conditions indicate that a lightning occurrence is probable. However, neither the signal nor the system is intended to guarantee that conditions are safe. Systems are located at Armstrong Park, Bierman Park, Coral Cove Water Park, Hampe Park, Red Hawk Park, and McCaslln Park. Each system includes a warning horn and strobe light. The systems are operational from April to October.
A Warning Signal (one long 15-second hem blast) sounds and strobe lights activate when a potentially dangerous weather situation is approaching. If you arrive and strobe lights are activated, a potentially dangerous weather situation exists and the Severe Weather Procedures listed above must be followed.
All park patrons must wait for an All Clear Signal (3 short horn blasts, 2 seconds apart) and strobe lights to deactivate before resuming activity. If the All Clear Signal does not sound after 30 minutes, the activity is to be canceled!
At locations that do not have the Thorguard System, or if the system is not working, there is a mandatory 30 minute wait from the last lightning seen or thunder heard to see if the storm passes before any play can be resumed. However, the game or practice must be canceled if the severe weather has continued after 30 minutes.
Park patrons not obeying the waring signal do so at their own risk. Serious injury or death may result.
The Carol Stream Park District’s philosophy is to promote health and a clean air environment. A Tobacco-Free Policy was adopted by the Carol Stream Park District Board of Commissioners at the September 26, 2016 meeting. The use of any and all tobacco products is prohibited in all Carol Stream Park District buildings, facilities, and parks. Smoking is no longer allowed 15 feet from the building, and all smoking containers outside Carol Stream Park District facilities have been removed. Smokers must be off of Carol Stream Park District property completely.
Smoking, Use of E-Cigarettes, Use of Tobacco, and Use of Matches in Any Form in Buildings Prohibited.
Smoking Use of E-Cigarettes, and Use of Any Tobacco Products in All Outdoor Areas Prohibited.
No person shall smoke any cigar, cigarette, or pipe in or on any Carol Stream Park District park, facility, parking lot, or trail. No person shall use tobacco in any of its forms, including but not limited to smokeless, spit or spitless, dissolvable or inhaled tobacco produces, dip, chew, or snuff in or on any Carol Stream Park District park, facility, parking lot, or trail.
Penalty
Any person found guilty of violating this Ordinance may be fined not less than $100 or more than $250 for each offense.
No person shall smoke any marijuana, hashish or opium or any other illegal substance in any place in the park system, nor shall any person discard any lighted or unlighted match, cigar, or cigarette in any place in the park system.
Repeal
Any Ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance is hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Severability
If any portion of the Ordinance is found to be invalid by a court of the competent jurisdiction, that portion shall be served from the Ordinance and the rest of the Ordinance shall be considered to be in full force and effect.
Effective Date
This ordinance shall be effective from and after its approval and publication as provided by law.
Once the maximum enrollment is met for a class, a waiting list is formed. We create additional classes when feasible. Payment is due when being waitlisted for most programs. Credits are issued after the first class for those who are not able to be registered.
By visiting the Carol Stream Park District, you agree to abide by the park district and facility rules, guidelines, procedures, and code of conduct and agree to and understand the following important information, warning of risk, waiver and release of all claims, and assumption of risk.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Carol Stream Park District is committed to conducting its recreation programs and activities in a safe manner and holds the safety of participants in high regard. The Carol Stream Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect the participants’ safety. However, participants, parents/guardians of minors registering for a program/activity, and park/facility visitors must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in recreational activities/programs.
You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child/ward are physically fit and/or adequately skilled for the activities you are participating in. It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or has recently suffered an illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before undertaking any physical activity.
WARNING OF RISK
Recreational activities are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury when participating in any recreational activity. All hazards and dangers cannot be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, certain risks, dangers and injuries may exist due to inclement weather, slips and falls, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, inadequate or defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction or officiating, and other risks inherent to the particular activity. In this regard, it is impossible for the Carol Stream Park District to guarantee absolute safety.
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
Please read this information carefully and be aware that by participating in a program/activity or visiting a park or facility, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity (including transportation services and vehicle operations, when provided).
By choosing to participate in a program/activity or visit a park/facility, you recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants/visitors, and you voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that you or your minor child/ward may sustain as a result of said participation. You further agree to waive and relinquish all claims you or your minor child/ward may have (or accrue to you or your child/ward) as a result of participating/visiting against the Carol Stream Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees.
This is Ordinance #411 of the Carol Stream Park District that states the regulations and restrictions governing the use of the park system.
