Age group

Sanctuary

Infirmary

Playground

Internet Access

Indoor/Outdoor Playground

Sports Court/Field

Classrooms

Fitness Facilities

The Park District and Park Foundation are collaborating to ensure that all park district residents have access to the recreational programs. To this end, assistance is provided to those facing financial hardship. This program is available to all who live in the park district boundaries and are in need of assistance. Individuals who have special medical, physical, psychological, and/or emotional needs or receive special services from the school district are also encouraged to reach out to the Park District. The staff at Lincolnway Special Recreation Association will work with the Park District to provide reasonable accommodations to participants with disabilities. Participants who would like to request inclusion services are asked to complete the appropriate forms provided by the Park District.

STEM/STEAM

Dance

Water activites

Nature

Sportsfield activities

Music

Cooking

Writing

Basketball

Gymnastics

Reading

Soccer

Visual Arts

Yoga

Fishing

Painting

Farming

Gardening

Field Trips

Art & Crafts

Playing Instrument

Sensory Play

Drawing/Sketching

Music Therapy

Track and Field

Zumba

Inexpensive

Welcome to the MPD Dance Academy! Whether you have a budding ballerina or a hip hopping tween, MPD Dance Academy provides dance instruction and performance for all levels of experience. Dance programs are designed for ages 3 years and older, and genres range from ballet and jazz to hip hop. Our year-round dance program takes place at the Hansen Community Center Dance Studio and comprises four program seasons, with the winter and spring sessions preparing dancers for the annual spring recital.

DANCE

Mother’s Day is an occasion to celebrate- why not let Nova Quarter Horses give you a Mother’s Day you won’t forget? Come join us with your little ones for a fun-filled day of riding and crafting! This event includes a riding lesson, a tour of our barn as well as the opportunity to learn how to groom a horse! Once you’re done horsing around, every child is provided the materials to make Mom a special keepsake to remember this special day. Come out and join us for this very unique Mother’s Day experience! Child riders must be 7+.

Mommy and Me Mother's Day Horseback Riding

Join the fun with MPD Camps! The Park District offers summer camps for ages 3 - 12 and holiday camps for K-5th grade, complete with optional before and after care hours. Camps are instructed by caring professionals who create an environment of adventure and fun while encouraging positive social development, physical activity, and emotional well-being. Campers create long-lasting friendships while learning new skills, playing favorite games, expressing creativity, and making lifelong memories! Summer campers enjoy weekly field trips, visits to Manhattan Public Library, and fun at Central Park Splash Pad and Round Barn Farm. Camps are held at Central Park, the Hansen Community Center, and Round Barn Farm. Installment billing options are available. Choose from 5-day or 3-day options. Camp Coyote and Camp Chipmunk run 9 am - 4 pm and Camp Chickadee runs 9 am - 12 pm.

Camps 

Coed

Toddlers

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

Manhattan Park District

Coach Ryan just finished Little Sluggers T-ball! He's a fantastic guy! Very nice! My son thoroughly enjoyed the program! We intend to return!!

Melvin L