Tinley Park, Illinois: The Del Melton Fishing Derby returns to the Tinley Park-Park District’s Centennial Park on Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, rain or shine! Children ages 2 to 13 are encouraged to come out and try their hand at this great pastime. No experience is necessary to participate. Will you win the award for largest fish caught? Or maybe for the most fish caught? Prizes will be awarded for each age group: 2 – 6 years; 7 – 10 years and 11 – 13 years. Parents must accompany children ages 2 through 12.
Participants need to bring their own fishing gear and bucket – bait will be provided. Registration prior to the event is encouraged. The fee is $10 per resident of the Park District and $13 per non-resident. You can register at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center or at www.tinleyparkdistrict.org. Registration at the event will open at 8:30 am. Centennial Park is located at 7601 167th Street (just east of 80th Avenue) in Tinley Park. Thank you to our sponsors, The Fishing Connection and Bettenhausen Automotive.
Further information on this and all Tinley Park-Park District events, facilities and classes can be found at tinleyparkdistrict.org or by calling 342-4200.
