Bike camping. Is that different from regular camping? One way to find out is to attend the bike camping open house from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Goodspeed Cycles, 2125 183rd St. in Homewood. The cycling business is hosting a Bikepacking 101 clinic and product demonstration[Read More…]
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Three generations enjoying racquetball tradition
Racquetball is a family tradition for Bob Adams of Homewood. Today three generations play the game, and Bob and his sons meet each week for a friendly game or two at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s H-F Racquet & Fitness Center.
Weather helped Coyote Run Golf Course record its longest season in 2017
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor had its longest season on record — 310 days. Dave Ward, superintendent of golf, reported to the park board that the unseasonably mild winter allowed the park district to open the course Feb. 17, 2017, the earliest opening day in[Read More…]
Park board approves new membership plan at racquet club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District voted to change Racquet & Fitness Club membership classifications. At its May 16 meeting, the board agreed to drop the nonresident category. Eileen Rohrer, interim club director, told park commissioners the facility is, for the most part, self-sustaining because it has been drawing members from[Read More…]
3. Water adds to the beauty of life in Homewood and Flossmoor
Angela and William Dunnett pose by the Irwin Parkfountain in Homewood, demonstrating another usefor the park district’s water resources: a beautifulsetting for marking special occasions.(Provided photo by Thomas Photographic Services) Cool, clear water. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District offers a variety of ways for the community to enjoy the beauty and[Read More…]