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Welcome to Roxana Community Park DistrictAdult Sports and EventsCommunity NewsRox-Arena Room Rentals and Shelter ReservationsRoxana Park PoolYouth Sports and EventsAbout the Newsletter
|  "Margaritaville" Trivia night on February 25, 2012 at Alton Holiday Inn. Benefits the Otto Rice Scholarship fund. For more info, please call 254-7485.
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Adult Sports and Events
Coed fall volleyball will begin on Monday, October 3, 2011, at the Roxana Community Gym.
Read More » Come and join us on Monday nights for adult coed volleyball. Our league consists of a maximum of ten teams who play one round. The fee is $145 per team and the registration deadline for returning teams is September 19, 2011 at 4:30 pm at the Rox-Arena. For further information, please call the Rox-Arena at 254-7485.
Roxana Park is offering a coed volleyball league for church teams beginning December 5, 2011.
Read More » Games will be played on Thursday nights beginning December 5. The fee is $185 per team and the registration deadline is November 23 for returning teams. Get your church together and come out for fun and fellowship. There is a ten team maximum that will play one round with an end of the season tournament. For further information, please call the Rox-Arena at 254-7485.
The gym will close for the season on Thursday, March 31, 2011. The gym will reopen in November 2011.
Started on November 1, 2005, all Adult gym users will need to obtain an ID card from the Rox-Arena.
Read More » Adult participants 18 and up will need to go to the Rox-Arena and fill out an information sheet and obtain an ID card. The gym user will need to have this card every time that they want to use the gym. There is no fee for Roxana Residents or basketball league participants. There will be a $25 fee for non-residents of Roxana who want to use the gym. There will also be a five visit pass available for $5. For more information, please call the Rox-Arena at 254-7485 or the gym at 254-6919.
Please use good sportsmanship when playing any sport.
Most of our teams play for a church or a business, so the league is meant for fun and fellowship. All of our leagues are recreational. Team participants set examples for those who may watch them play. Thank you for your cooperation!
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New class starting in the spring of 2012. Get in shape by signing up for aerobics! Call the Rox-Arena at 254-7485 for specific class times.
Read More » The class provides a total body workout with a combination of step, weight training and toning exercises. Steps are provided. Hand weights - 2-5 lbs are recommended(not required) and must be provided by the participant. Classes will be held at the Rox-Arena. Call the Rox-Arena at 254-7485 for further information.
Is memory loss a concern?
Read More » You may worry about your spouse, aging parents or someone you love. Help and hope is available. Plan now to attend the Alzheimers Association support group at 1:00 pm on the second Tuesday of every month at the Tri-County Church of Christ, 118 W. First St., Roxana.
For more information, call the Alzheimers Association at (314)432-3422 or (618)465-1557.
Returning teams have first chance to sign up now through April 2, 2012. We offer:
Coed City softball
Day: Monday or Wednesday
Fee: $315/team
Start: May 9th
Men’s Church softball
Day: Friday
Fee: $370/team
Start: May 11th
Coed Church softball
Day: Thursday
Fee: $290/team
Start: May 10th
Roster limits are 25 for coed leagues and 20 for mens leagues. For further information, please call the Rox-Arena at 618-254-7485.
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This league plays on Thursday evenings beginning September 8, 2011.
Read More » Cost is $210 per team and the fee includes two ASA umpires and game ball. The registration deadline is Monday, August 22, 2011. Returning teams have first chance to sign up until the deadline - other teams will be added to the waiting list and called if there is an opening. Fall leagues are one round, with a minimum of six teams and a maximum of eight teams. Game times are 6:10, 7:15, 8:20 and 9:25. 1 - 3 place trophies will be given out and home team gets the game ball.
Zumba is coming to the Roxarena on Mondays and Wednesdays starting in the spring 2012!
Read More » Come join the Latin inspired, easy to follow, calerie burning dance fitness party. Feel the music and let loose. Class times are 5:30 - 6:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost is $45 for 12 classes or $5 per class. Joni Stanley, a certified ZUMBA instructor and certified AFAA instructor, will be teaching the class. For more information, please call 618-254-7485.
This is a new night for 2011. Coed fall softball will be played on Friday evenings beginning September 9, 2011.
Read More » Cost is $210 per team and the fee includes two ASA umpires and game ball. The registration deadline is Monday, August 22, 2011. Returning teams have first chance to sign up until the deadline - other teams will be added to the waiting list and called if there is an opening. Fall leagues are one round, with a minimum of six teams and a maximum of eight teams. Game times are 6:10, 7:15, 8:20 and 9:25. 1 - 3 place trophies will be given out and home team gets the game ball.
Community News
Summer job applications are accepted in February and March.
Read More » Roxana Park District accepts applications for summer employment beginning in February and position are filled in late April. Positions are available for concession Workers and umpires. Interviews will be in Mid-April. Preference is given to Roxana residents who are qualified.
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Roxana Senior Citizens meet the first Wednesday of each month at Noon.
Home Extension meets the 1st & 4th Wednesday each month from 9 am to Noon.
Boy Scouts meet every Monday evening that school is held at 7 pm in the Auditorium.
This years homecoming festival will feature family fun, entertainment, carnival rides, food and much more....
Read More » Join us on May 10, 11 and 12, 2012 at Burbank Park in Roxana, IL.
Thursday evening from 6-10 is the carnival with a ride armband special.
Friday evening 5 - 11 pm carnival,
Saturday 1-5 pm carnival with armband special
Roxana Park is continuing to improve the facility with new outdoor landscaping. The remainder of the project will be completed in the spring.
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Rox-Arena - 254-7485 or 254-7486
Rox-Arena fax - 254-6135
Roxana Community Gym - 254-6919
Roxana Village Hall - 254-4709
Roxana Police Department - 254-1945 - non emergency
Roxana Fire Department - 254-8293 - non emergency
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Cost is $130 per table with a maximum of 10 people to this Margaritaville themed trivia night. Wear your best tropical attire. Doors open at 6 pm with drinks available for purchase. Bring your own snacks - no coolers allowed. This is a benefit for the Southern Illinois Park and Recreation Association student scholarship fund. The trivia night will also raise money for the Otto W. Rice scholarship fund. For further information or table reservation please contact Debbie Hunt at 618-254-7485 from Roxana Park.
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Come to Roxana Park to play our 9 hole disc golf course. It is free to play and discs can be checked out at the front desk in the Rox-Arena. Leagues will be forming soon and tournaments will also be held.
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Come join us for our 33rd Annual Auto Show on Saturday, June 23, 2012!
Read More » Registration begins from 8 am to 12:15 pm. Event begins at 8 am and trophies awarded by 4 pm. Dash plaques and T-shirts are given to the first 100 judged entries. There are 25 divisions with new divisions added. Tbere are also door prizes, 50/50 drawing, music and concessions. For more information call Roxana Park at (618) 254-7485.
Roxana Pool is open Monday - Saturday from 12 - 6 pm and Sundays from 1 - 6 pm.
Read More » Daily admission prices are $5 for adults 18 and up, $4 for chidlren 5 - 17 and 4 and under are free.
Season passes may be purchased for:
Residents of Roxana - $75 for individual and $150 for family of 3 and $25 for any additional passes.
Non resident of Roxana - $100 for individuala nd $200 for family of 3 and $25 for any additional passes.
The Roxana Pool may also be rented for parties from 6:30 - 9 pm for $150 and Saturday mornings from 10 - 12 for $125. For further information, please call the pool at 618-254-8914.
Please join us on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 1 - 3 pm at Roxana Park. Cost is $20 per participant and includes a tshirt for the 1st 100 registered. Door prizes, raffles and snacks will be available. Pre-register by phone at 618-254-7485 or on site at the Rox-Arena in Roxana Park. This will be an outdoor event - weather permitting. A portion of the proceeds will go to ACS - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
Read More » Rox-Arena Room Rentals and Shelter Reservations
The Rox-Arena has rooms available to residents and non-residents for rental.
Read More » The rooms are great for family reunions, special events or even meetings. Call the Rox-Arena at 254-7485 during regular business hours, 8am - 4:30 pm M-F, to inquire about room sizes and availability. Regular administrative business hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Evening and weekend hours depend on reservations. Reservations need to be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
Rox-Arena Rental rates for RESIDENTS OF ROXANA:
During weekends and nights the prices are:
Auditorium (holds 250)-$125/4 hours and $20 for each additional hour
Oak Room (holds 45)- $55/4 hours and $10 for each additional hour
Pine Room (hold 20)- $30/4 hours and $10 for each additional hour
Oak & Pine Room together - $65/4 hours and $10 for each additional hour
Maple Room (hold 30 - 40): $45/4 hours and $10 for each additional hour
Entire Building - $150/4 hours and $20 for each additional hour
*Rates during regular business hours (weekdays) are half price*
Rates for NON-RESIDENTS:
Auditorium - $150/4 hours and $20 for each additional hour
Oak Room - $65/4 hours and $10 for each additional hour
Pine Room - $35/4 hours and $10 for each additional hour
Oak & Pine Room - $80/4 hours and $10 for each additional
hour
Entire Building - $200/4 hours and $20 for each additional hours
Roxana Park offers different sized outside shelters to be reserved by the public.
Read More » Shelter reservations can be made at the Rox-Arena beginning March 1st at a cost of $25 for large shelters and $10 for small shelters located in Roxana Park behind the Rox-Arena. Electricity is available at the two large shelters with a $10 refundable key deposit each. Charge covers electricity, toilet rental or other restroom facilities, trash pick-up etc.
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The address for the Rox-Arena is :
Roxana Park
#2 Park Drive
Roxana, IL 62084
618.254.7485 phone
618.254.6135 fax
Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Evenings and weekends are open only if there is a Rox-Arena room rental.
Restrooms on the North side of the Rox-Arena that faces the shelters have recently been reopened! These newly available restrooms will serve park patrons at the playgrounds and shelters when the Rox-Arean is not open for the use of its facilities. We hope you enjoy these accomadations as we are excited about the removal of inconvenient portable toilets.
Read More » Roxana Park Pool
Swim lessons will be offered this summer at Roxana Pool and will be instructed by former Calvin swim lesson staff.
Read More » Cost is $40 per week and 10 student maximun per class
Course Descriptions:
level 1 - intro to front float, back float, front and back float flutter kick, bobs, front and back crawl.
level 2 - continuing instructions of level 1 elements as well as learning to tread water and complete turnovers.
level 3 - begin learning rotary breathing, diving and dolphin kicks. life jacket safety will be emphasized.
level 4 - standing dives and diving safety while learning the backstroke, breast stroke, butterfly and assists are covered.
level 5 - standing dive, front and back crawl, sidestroke, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, diving, treading and survival swimming.
level 6 - all strokes, dives, wall turns, lifesaving and boating rules.
There is a maximum of 10 students per class.
Sessions will start in late June.
Welcome to Roxana Community Park District
To provide programs, activities and recreational facitlities which will adequately meet the current and future needs of the residents of the Village of Roxana and surrounding communities.
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It all began in 1934....
Read More » In May of 1934, a Village ordinance was passed creating a Recreation Board that would develop a plan for activities and playground sites, establish a budget and employ a Supervisor to manage the operation.
Shortly there after, Village Hall was constructed which included a gymnasium for recreational activities.
In 1947, land was purchased for the purpose of Park and Recreation facilities and a softball diamond was constructed.
In 1952, the Park District was incorporated followed by the addition of a public swimming pool in 1957. Adjacent to the pool was a recreation area which included trampolines, miniature golf and donkey cart rides.
In 1959, additional land was purchased and a house was acquired from Shell Oil Company and moved to the property. This was the original meeting place of many community groups. When the house became too small to accommodate the needs of the people, the Rox-Arena was constructed in 1969.
In the years following, picnic shelters were added along with additional ball fields, concession stand, soccer field, playgrounds and bike/walking paths. In 1993 Burbank Park was purchased from the school district. It now contains a ball field, playground, picnic shelter, soccer field, basketball court and is the site of the annual Roxana Homecoming Festival.
To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Park District, a new pool house was constructed in 2002. The Park District is continuing to make improvements to better serve our community.
Learn a little about our wonderful staff at Roxana Park and Recreation....
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Stacy has been working at Roxana Park for over 12 years.
Read More » Stacy John was employed with Roxana Parks and Recreation in October of 1998 in a new position as program coordinator. She is in charge of adult and youth athletic leagues, special events, helps with the operation of the swimming pool, and other special occasions such as dances and holiday parties. Stacy is a 1998 graduate of Western Illinios University with a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration. She was married to Jason in October of 2003. Makenna was born on June 20, 2005, and Madison was born on July 10, 2009. She enjoys being outdoors and playing with her dog, Belle, but most of all she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
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Gene has been working at the Park District for 22 years. If anything ever gets broke, he can fix it.
Read More » Gene Morgan is the Maintenance Foreman who oversees the operation of all facilities and grounds. He joined the park over 20 years ago bringing tremendous knowledge and experience in many areas. He has been married to wife Jill for over 50 years. Gene has two children and six grandchildren. He is active in his church, love to work on and race motorcycles and has a farm in Central Illinois that he enjoys to visit for relaxation.
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Meet Megan McKinzie, our secretary. She has been employed with the park district for almost 8 years.
Read More » Megan attends school at SIUE and is studying history and art history. She likes to spend time with her friends, watch movies and attend church. Megan has one younger sister and a younger brother.
Michelle has been working at the park for 6 years. She is the newest addition to the staff at Roxana Park.
Read More » Michelle has three children, JuliAnne 15, Adam 19 and Josh 22. She enjoys music, working on computers and spending time with family and friends. Michelle has her associate degree in arts.
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Debbie has been working at the park for 16 years.
Read More » Debbie is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a degree in parks and recreation. She has been working in this field for over 20 years. Debbie enjoys shopping, being outdoors and spending time with her dog, Winnie.
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Register your child to play fall soccer from July 16 -August 31 for $30.00 per person! There is a late fee of $10 if you register after August 31. A great way to learn a sport, make new friends, and get some exercise!
Read More » There is an opportunity for boys and girls ages 5 through 13 (as of 9/1/12) to play soccer in the Tri-City league.
Tri-City Recreation
(Wood River, Roxana, and East Alton teams will play one another)
ALL divisions will play on Saturday mornings and each league will play one other weeknight as listed below.
BOYS Divisions:
PEE-WEE - 5 & 6 year olds (Tuesdays)
ATOM - 7 & 8 year olds (Tuesdays)
BANTAM - 9 & 10 year olds (Thursdays)
MIDGET - 11, 12, & 13 year olds (Mondays)
GIRLS Divisions:
PETITE - 5, 6, & 7 year olds (Thursdays)
CHIC - 8, 9, & 10 year olds (Mondays)
SOPHOMORE 11, 12, & 13 year olds (Tuesdays)
Children must be in the age of their division by September 1, 2012. Children are only allowed to play in their correct age group. Register by August 31st, 2012 or a late fee of $10 will be added to the amount. For further information, please call the Rox-Arena at 254-7485.
Parents or friends who would like to coach need to fill out a Volunteer Coach Application at the Rox-Arena.
This instructional clinic will be held on Saturdays on February 25, March 3,10,17 and 24th for first and second grade boys and girls. Time is 9 - 10:30 for boys and 10:30 - 12 for girls. Cost is $25 per participant and it includes a t-shirt. This program is designed to teach the fundamentals of the game of basketball - dribbling, passing, shooting, teamwork, etc. The registration deadline is February 22, 2012. For further info, please call Roxana Park at 618-254-7485 or Wood River Recreation at 618-251-3130.
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Look for flyers distributed through out your schools for the upcoming date.
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Join the youth basketball 5 on 5 league for boys and girls in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. Teams will be formed from Wood River and Roxana.
Read More » Registration is October 12 through November 30. Cost per child is $35 and a $10 late fee will be added starting December 1. Games are played on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings at the Roxana Community Gym. The league is meant to teach fundamentals of basketball to help improve basketball skills for boys and girls. Any questions? Call the Rox-Arena at 254-7485, Wood River Roundhouse at 251-3130.
Flyers will be distributed through the schools when a date is decided. This is a dance class for girls in kindergarten through fifth grade and will run for seven weeks. Cost is $25 per participant. Classes will be held at the Roxana Community Gym on Tuesday evenings and girls will learn a variety of dances.
Times are as follows:
Kindergarten-first grade 5 - 6 pm - limit 20 girls
second-third grade 6 - 7 pm - limit 25 girls
fourth-fifth grade 7 - 8 pm - limit 25 girls
Registrations are taken only until classes are full. For further information, please call 254-7485.
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Ages 5 - 16 can sign up to play baseball or softball March 1 - 31, 2012. Cost is $30 until March 31. There is a $10 late fee starting April 1.
Read More » Roxana Recreation Leagues are as follows:
Instructional T-Ball league for boys and girls ages 5 and 6. Games are played on Burbank field on weeknights and some Saturdays.
Rookie league pitching machine for boys ages 7, 8 and 9. Games are played on South and Picnic diamonds. Games are played on weeknights and some Saturdays.
Missy league coach pitch softball is for girls ages 7, 8 and 9. Games are played on Burbank field on weeknights and some Saturdays.
Sign up for all Roxana Recreation leagues at the Rox-Arena in Roxana Park, #2 Park Drive, Roxana, IL 62084.
Tri-City Recreation offers:
Boys Baseball Ages Girls Softball
Minor(player pitch) 10 and 11 Petite(player pitch)
Major(player pitch) 12 and 13 Chic(player pitch)
Juvenile(player pitch) 14,15 & 16 Sophomore(player pitch)
Children will be put in each division randomly based on their ages as of September 1, 2011. Register March 1 - 31. Cost is $30 per participant with a late fee of $10 starting on April 1.
Sign up for Tri-City leagues at the Roxana Park, Wood River Park or East Alton Park.
For more information, please call the Rox-Arena at 254-7485.
Boys and girls ages 3 and 4 by October 1, 2011 can learn soccer skills and have fun!
Read More » The cost is $20 per participant and the classes will be held on Saturdays beginning September 24. Times will be announced at a later date. Register at the Rox-Arena or Wood River Roundhouse or cal 618-254-7485 for more information.
About the Newsletter
You can view Roxana's staff information. | Title | Name | | Director | Debra Hunt | | Program Coordinator | Stacy John | | Maintenence Foreman | Gene Morgan | | Maintenance/Custodian | John Sanchez | | Accounting Clerk | Michelle Biro | | Maintenance/Gym | John Sanchez | | Administrative Assistant | Megan McKinzie | | Park Board President | John Herndon | | Park Board Vice President | Mike Toolen | | Park Board Secretary/Treasurer | Dave Duguid | | Park Board Commisioner | Debbie Eades | | Park Board Commisioner | Jeff Hinkle |
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