Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center

Dad, take your little sweetheart to our Valentine’s Dance. Enjoy crafts, a slice of pizza, dancing and much more! Each couple receives one complimentary picture done by a photographer. Additional packages available to purchase. Each person over age two attending must register! No registrations accepted on the night of the event. Fees: $18 R / […]

Visit our preschool rooms at both our locations! Meet our staff ! We're ready to answer your questions! Bettenhausen Recreation Center 8125 W. 171st Street 10 am - 12 pm Vogt Woods Building 6527 West 171st Street 11 am - 1 pm

Come take a sneak peak of what fun things we have planned for Camp 2025! Meet our Camp Director and Site Directors who oversee Tot Camp (ages 3-5), Day Camp at McCarthy Park and Vogt Woods (grades 1st-7th) as well as Teen Camp (grades 7-9). Ask questions and get ready for a Summer of fun! […]

Hot Wheels Classic Bring your fastest Hot Wheels or Matchbox car and compete for the ‘big prize’. Includes refreshments. *Please Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. Fees: $18 R / $25 NR ACTIVITY #111700-A Time: 5-6p Age: 3-6 Hot Wheels All Stars We are looking for the best of the best to […]

Pre-registration closes Feb 27th at 3 pm. Registration reopens at 7 am on race day. Packet pick-up is held on Sat. March 1st from 8 am to 2 pm at the Recreation Center. Green attire is encouraged for the race! Awards can be picked up from the Recreation Center beginning Monday, March 3rd after 12pm […]

Come and join us for a wee bit of o’ fun! Activities include St. Patrick’s Day themed snacks, crafts and games. We also make homemade Shamrock Shakes. Make sure to wear green! Fees: $30 R / $39 NR ACTIVITY #111020-A Age: 6-11 Fees: $30 R / $39 NR

Instill a love of reading with the Scholastic Book Fair because reading can take you anywhere! We have a variety of preschool and youth books as well as special items for sale. Find a new series to love or pick up a tried and true classic you will discover again. While you are here, check […]

From March 28 through April 17, stop in the Rec Center to guess how many jelly beans are in the jar. Prizes are awarded to the children whose guess is closest to the exact count. Children ages 3-12 only. Dates: Mar 28-Apr 17 Age: 3-12