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Belvidere Park District Registration Information

  • The Belvidere Park District has three major registration periods -
    Winter/Spring program registration begins in December;
    Summer program registration begins in April; and
    Fall program registration begins in August.
    Brochures are mailed out to all homes in Boone County.



REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • Registration for 2011 Summer programs begins Thursday, April 21, 2011, unless otherwise noted in The Brochure.
  • Program fees must be paid at the time of registration.
  • Program fees may be paid by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. There will be a $25 fee for returned checks.
  • Walk-in registration is accepted at the Administration Office at 1006 W. Lincoln Ave. and at the Rivers Edge Recreation Center at 1151 W. Locust St.
  • Phone and on-line registration is accepted with Visa or MasterCard.
  • Mail-in registration is accepted and will be processed when received.
  • All programs have minimum and maximum enrollment and are filled on a first-paid basis.
  • Please register early so we may determine if a class must be canceled or to make arrangements to
    accommodate a waiting list.
  • The Park District reserves the right to cancel classes and make changes in the schedule and fees.
  • Participants residing outside of the Belvidere Park District’s boundaries are required to pay
    the nonresident fee if applicable.
  • You will be notifi ed of your registration only if the program has been canceled or filled.
  • The Park District strives for quality in our programs.


    • Registration can be done several ways -
            
  • Online - Fill out our Secure Online Registration Form and register through the Internet.  
    (Credit Card Required)

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  • Walk-in at Administration Office, 1006 W. Lincoln Avenue;
            
  • Phone by calling the Administration Office 815-547-5711;
            
  • Fax in your registration at 815-544-4648;
            
  • Mail your registration to Belvidere Park District P.O. Box 463 Belvidere, IL 61008;

    Download or Print Belvidere Park District Registration Form HERE
  • All registrations taken by Phone, Fax, or Online must be paid by Visa or MasterCard. Walk-in registrations can be paid by Visa, MasterCard, cash or check. Mail registrations can be paid by Visa, MasterCard or check.


  • Program fees must be paid at the time of registration. Program fees may be paid by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. There will be a $25.00 fee for returned checks.


  • PLEASE NOTE:Residency Verification: With the implementation of our software and to keep operation costs down, we will be requiring, annually, residency verification in the form of a driver's license or current utility bill when you register for your first program or membership.


    PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS

    • All programs have minimum and maximum enrollments and are filled on a first paid basis. *Please register early so we may determine if a class must be canceled or if we need to make arrangements to accommodate a waiting list.


    • The Park District reserves the right to cancel classes and make changes in the schedule and fees when necessary.


    • Participants residing outside of the Belvidere Park District's boundaries are required to pay the non-resident fee if applicable.


    • You will be notified of your registration only if the program has been canceled or filled.


    • The Park District strives for quality programs. If you are unsatisfied with the program please contact the Park District office at 547-5711.


    • Refunds: A refund request form must be completed for a refund to be considered. Refunds are considered on an individual basis. NO REFUNDS ONCE A PROGRAM OR SESSION HAS ENDED. PLEASE NOTE OTHER REFUND POLICIES IN BROCHURE.


    • The Belvidere Park District photographs and videotapes program participants. By registering for a program or involvement with an activity or event, the participant consents to use by the park district of her/his likeness in park district advertising, web site and other uses related to park district programming.


      • RESIDENT OR NON-RESIDENT
    • The Belvidere Park District charges a lower fee for residents of the district because the district is supported through local property taxes. Those persons who live outside the boundaries are required to pay the non-resident fee to cover the costs of facilities, administration, insurance, etc. The district boundaries are:
      North Boundary: South side of Orth Road
      South boundary - U.S. Bypass 20.
      West boundary - Winnebago/Boone County Line;
      East boundary - Poplar Grove Road

      Also included in the district are Farmington Fields, Wycliffe, Aberdeen Knolls and Oakbrook Woods's subdivisions. If you are unsure please contact the Park District office.

      •         Membership - Opportunity for great savings! Belvidere Park District Annual Non-Resident Membership Policy:
      To offset the cost of recreation programming, the Belvidere Park District offers an annual non-resident* membership fee of $225.00 per household. After purchase, members of the household are entitled to resident program fees. Memberships will be effective for one calendar year from the date of purchase. Any non-resident fees paid prior to the purchase of a membership will not be credited toward the membership fee.
            * Non-residents refers to those who live outside the Belvidere Park District boundaries.
              
    • Residency Verification: PLEASE NOTE: With the implementation of our software and to keep operation costs down, we will be requiring, annually, residency verification in the form of a driver's license or current utility bill when you register for your first program or membership.



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