in-person registration
The Jewett Park Community Center registration office located on the lower level is available for in-person registration Monday through Friday from 9 am – 5 pm.
Online Registration
You may register online for most activities. Web registration is quick and convenient. You can view real-time availability and save time! You cannot register online 48 hours before a program begins.
- First time registering online? Create a household account online. Within two business days, you will receive an e-mail confirmation with your temporary user ID and password, which you can change the first time you log in. Proof of residence will be required to receive resident rates.
- New to online registration? If you’ve signed up for park district programs in the past, you already have an account. Visit the registration website and enter your e-mail address to have a reminder sent via e-mail. If you have changed e-mail addresses, or if you still need assistance, contact us or call 847-945-0650 and we’ll be happy to help you.
- Who is eligible? Any household with a valid email address is eligible to register online. For Deerfield Park District residents to receive resident rates, proof of residence is required.
- What programs are available to register for online? The majority of park district programs are available online, with a few exceptions. These are programs that may require tryouts, prerequisites or prior instructor approval.
- Will I know right away if I get in? Yes. Online registration works in real-time, so as soon as you complete the payment process and receive a confirmation email, your enrollment is confirmed. If a class is full, you may join the waitlist online. There is no cost to add your name to the waitlist.
- To add or make changes to your household account (names, birth dates, grades, etc.) please call or contact the registration office.
REGISTRATION FORMS
All district registrations forms are located on our FORMS page. Hard copies are also available at any of our facilities.
Program Registration Form Reminders
- Print legibly in ink.
- Read the registration form carefully; fill it out completely, including class names, activity code numbers and sections.
- Once a registration form is submitted, it cannot be changed. Please contact the registration office at 847-945-0650 and we will assist you with changes.
- Please let us know at the time of your registration of any medical condition that requires staff attention.
- Mail it / Drop it off: Deerfield Park District, 836 Jewett Park Dr, Deerfield (convenient drop box is available). Do not use cash if you drop off your registration in the drop box.
- Payment may be made by check or Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit cards.
Waiting Lists
If you select a class and it’s full, you will be put on a waiting list at no charge. We will notify you of all class placements, cancellations, and/or changes.
Priority Registration for Deerfield Park District Residents
People who live within the boundaries of the Deerfield Park District always have priority in the registration process. For further information contact the registration office at 847-945-0650.
Proof of Deerfield Park District Residency Status
To receive “Resident” rates and priority in registration, you are required to show proof of residency your first time enrolling for a Deerfield Park District program or activity. Once your household has done this you will not need to repeat the process. This procedure ensures district residents receive priority in enrolling for high-demand activities, and discounted prices. A Deerfield mailing address does not guarantee park district Resident status – this is based on property tax boundaries.
Proof of Residency includes BOTH:
- A current residential utility bill (gas, electric, or water, no phone bills are accepted) with your name stating your mailing address and service address as being the same.
- A valid driver’s license or other government-issued photo identification containing your current address.
Documentation may be:
- Securely uploaded to the Registration website (after your online account has been activated).
- Dropped off at the registration office at Jewett Park Community Center, Patty Turner Center, Sachs Recreation Center or Deerfield Golf Club & Learning Center
- Or call the Registration office at 847-945-0650 to assist you.
Payment
- Payment is due in full at the time of registration unless otherwise indicated.
- You may pay all fees with one check made out to the Deerfield Park District or by credit card. Please indicate the payment breakdown and include your telephone number.
- Do not mail cash!
- All fax registrations must be paid by credit card. Please be sure to sign the registration form and fill out the payment information in its entirety.
Resident & Special School District #109 and #113 Rates
Resident rates will apply to those who live within the park district boundaries. If a participant does not live within the park district boundaries but enrolls in a program that is held at a District 109 or 113 school and they reside in that school district, then they pay the resident rate, but cannot begin to register until the non-resident registration date.
senior age
As of January 1, 2020, the senior age for all Deerfield Park District memberships, passes and fees is age 65. Those who purchased senior memberships on or before December 31, 2019, and are under age 65, will be grandfathered in and receive senior rates until they reach age 65.
Financial Assistance
Residents experiencing difficulty paying program fees should contact the Park District registration office at 847-945-0650 or click on Forms for the financial assistance application or registration@deerfieldparks.org.
Contributions to Grants-in-Aid
Checking the box when you register allows registrants to make a voluntary contribution to the Deerfield Park Foundation for our Grants-in-Aid (Scholarship) Fund. The fund is used for people who are in serious financial need to participate in park district programs.
Refunds for Recreation Programs
A recreation program is defined as a program in which park district personnel teach activities or skills over a period of two or more class meetings. Sports leagues, camps, preschool, After School Club, trips, special events, Sarah Hall Theatre classes, season passes and one-day classes and workshops are considered special refund categories.
- A refund may be obtained seven business days prior to the first day of a program. A 10% service charge ($10 minimum) will be deducted from the amount paid for the program. If the refund is requested less than seven business days prior to the class start date it can only be credited to the household account less the 10% service charge ($10 minimum).
- Refunds requested on or after the program start date will not be honored.
- Refunds will not be issued for one day programs, workshops, special events, school’s out trips or theater tickets.
- If a program is rescheduled, relocated, or changed by the park district, a full refund will be issued if requested by the participant.
- Refunds will be issued if a program is canceled or closed by the park district.
Please allow up to 10 business days for refunds to be processed. When possible, refund payments will match the original payment method. Refunds for payments by cash or check will be by a check mailed to the person who paid the original balance due. Refunds for credit card payments will be made directly back to the credit card account if possible; otherwise, a check will be mailed to the cardholder.