About Hinsdale

The Hinsdale Center for the Arts, winner of the prestigious 1999 Governor's Award for the Arts, is a not-for-profit regional arts center and local arts agency serving the west suburban Chicagoland region with a wide range of high quality visual arts and performing arts programs year-round. The HCA provides art exhibitions, classes in music, art, dance, theater, and literary arts, individual music lessons, workshops, festivals, summer multi-arts camp for children, outreach programs, and technical assistance to arts organizations and artists. The HCA's Community Arts Access Regranting Program, funded by the Illinois Arts Council and the HCA, supports arts programs in schools and organizations throughout the western Cook and DuPage County region. Two annual highlights of the HCA programs include the "Adornments" Exhibition and Sale in November and December, featuring the work of over 100 artists, and the Hinsdale "Fine Arts Festival" in June that the HCA co-sponsors with the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce.

The HCA was founded in 1980 and was designated in 1996 by the Illinois Arts Council as an "Established Regional Arts Institution", one of only two arts organizations in Chicago's western suburbs to receive this honor, and one of only forty-four arts organizations state-wide to be designated. Last year, through its on-site and outreach programs, the HCA serviced more that 100,000 people of all ages and abilities from over 54 communities in the western suburbs and Chicago metro area, plus neighboring regions and states. The HCA is supported by contributions from corporations and individuals, grants from foundations and the Illinois Arts Council, earned revenues from classes and operations, and proceeds from annual fundraising events. Members of the HCA, which currently number over 900, receive discounts on classes, a newsletter, arts calendar, invitations to exhibition openings, special events, and benefits such as the popular "Dinner a l'Art." The HCA is located in Katherine Legge Memorial Park, 5903 County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521..

For more information please call the HCA at 630.887.0203. Fax: 630.887.1470
www.hinsdalearts.org

A quiet, unique, woodland setting for your next gathering. The Katherine Legge Memorial Park and Lodge are located on 52 beautiful acres of woodland, a perfect setting for any occasion. The KLM Lodge was designed by architect R. Harold Zook and built in 1927. It has recently been refurbished and has been given historic landmark status by the Village of Hinsdale. Part of KLM Lodge's charm can be seen in its spiderweb window, a Zook signature he reserved for his favorite buildings. ...

The KLM Lodge is available for rental to accommodate private and corporate events such as weddings and receptions, business meetings, parties, banquets and seminars. The spacious rooms provide a comfortable, warm atmosphere and a place for recreational activities. KLM Lodge is truly one of Hinsdale's jewels.

Picnics are great fun at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. There are two picnic pavilions, each equipped with charcoal grill, water and electric hook-ups. There are also five permanently installed grills throughout the park. The pavilions and grounds areas may be reserved by individuals or groups for a fee. Reservations are required for groups of 25 or more or for use of a pavilion.

Picnic kits containing bats, balls, volleyball with net, horseshoes, kickball and Frisbee are available for rent at your picnic. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside the KLM Lodge on park grounds.

Katherine Legge Memorial Lodge. 5901 South County Line Road, Hinsdale, IL 60521.

Tel: 630.789.7095. (Showings by appointment, Special Rates for Hinsdale Residents). www.villageofhinsdale.org/klm/default.asp

The Ben Fuller House is a recent addition to the Historic Gateway area located on York Road between the villages of Hinsdale and Oakbrook. This circa 1840 farmhouse is across York Road and down Salt Creek from the Old Graue Mill. The house is important historically as an early example of balloon construction and as the home of Ben Fuller, one of our earliest settlers.

... The Ben Fuller Museum Association is in the process of restoring this building as a house museum. Since acquiring the structure, the Association has built a foundation, relocated the house and gutted the inside of all modern changes. It has completed a historic research and restoration study with noted preservation architect Wilbert Hasbrouck, FAIA. This study will be the guide as detailed restoration drawings and material specifications are prepared. Recent restoration activities include a new roof, gutters, front porch, doors, windows and shutters. Interior restoration will begin soon.

The Association anticipates that the Ben Fuller House will ultimately occupy a significant position as an educational and historical asset to the Villages of Hinsdale and Oak Brook.

For further information or applications for membership please write, P.O. Box 701, Hinsdale, IL 60522-0701.

The Frederick Graue House, built in 1859, stands next to the Graue Mill. Restored and opened to the public in 2002, the house is a fine example of Italianate architecture. The interior of the house has been converted into a multi-functional facility and is used for special exhibits and programs given by the Graue Mill. ...

The house is also available for rental by groups and individuals for meetings and other activities such as weddings, showers, birthday and anniversary parties. Occupancy of the house is limited to fifty people but the surrounding grounds are also available for rental.

For more information regarding the rental of the Frederick Graue House please call the Graue Mill at 630.655.2090.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County maintains the buildings, the Graue Mill and the Frederick Graue House, and surrounding grounds.

The Hinsdale Historical Society was established in 1973, the same year the Village was officially 100 years old. The purpose of the Society is to collect, preserve and promote the history of Hinsdale by making available to the public materials and information significant in this regard. ...

The Historical Society headquarters building, constructed in 1874, was donated to the Society by School District 181. It was moved in 1981 to its present park site location made available by the Village of Hinsdale. With private funding and volunteer efforts, the building was restored to house a museum illustrating life in early Hinsdale as well as offices and archives space for the Society. The museum is open to the public every Friday and Saturday from 10am - 2pm, and anytime by special appointment. The address is 15 South Clay, Hinsdale, IL 60521.

In a cooperative effort with the Village of Hinsdale and grant assistance from the State of Illinois, the Society saved the former 100 year old Immanuel Church at 302 South Grant from demolition. Renamed Immanuel Hall, the property was deeded to the Historical Society and is now undergoing renovation. When complete, Immanuel Hall will serve as an intimate, historic venue for community events.

Regular programs are sponsored in various areas of history. Guided tours of the museum and Immanuel Hall are always available. For more information on tours, upcoming programs, memberships, volunteering, researching the history of your home, or archival assistance, call the Historical Society's information number, 630.789.2600, or visit the website at www.hinsdalehistory.org

The Nation's First Health Education Facility 4.5 million students visited the Center in its first 30 years. The Robert Crown Center for Health Education is an internationally renowned teaching facility in Hinsdale founded in 1974 to educate young people so that they can make healthy choices for their bodies-and for their lifetimes.

Each year, over 170,000 students, teachers and parents from Chicagoland and beyond come to the Center in Hinsdale for instruction on a wide range of health education topics. More than 2,500 schools depend on the Center each year to deliver high impact programs packed with up-to-the-minute information on health education topics. ...

Robert Crown Programs

. General Health Education
. Drug Abuse Preventive Education
. Life Begins/Family Living
. AIDS Education
. Life Education for the Developmentally Disabled

Outreach programs also bring Robert Crown's message of healthy living to students in preschool through grade 12 throughout the Chicago area.

Visuals and Exhibits That Captivate Students
The Center has won numerous awards and countless praise for its inspiring presentations, innovative exhibits, and exciting audio-visual presentations. "Valeda," the center's talking anatomical mannequin has been educating students since its arrival in 1958 at the Hinsdale Health Museum, the predecessor to the Robert Crown Center.

The Prototype for Centers all over the World
Health education centers all over the U.S. and the world have modeled their facilities and programs after those at Robert Crown Center. Twenty different sites have followed the Center's example-from Indianapolis to Raleigh , N. Carolina to Australia.

Robert Crown Center, 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale, IL 60521. Telephone: 630.325.1900
Visit our web-site: www.robertcrown.org

19 East Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Hinsdale is fortunate to have a total of 132 acres of park land for use. Our parks provide facilities for tennis, baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer, swimming, picnicking, children's activities and just plain sitting or walking in scenic, open spaces. The Village is committed to maintaining each of its parks in good condition and to providing a high level of recreational services to the community.

The overall management direction, planning and support for this area of municipal services is provided through the Village Manager's office and assigned to the Superintendent of Park and Recreation Services. Please call 630.789.7090 if you have any questions or suggestions concerning Hinsdale's Park and Recreation service.
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Hinsdale Park and Recreation Services - Tennis Information
Hinsdale has a total of 16 courts at 5 locations, all of which are equipped with racqueting boards. The racqueting procedure is used to control court usage and play and is in effect all year round.
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General Rules and Regulations
1. Persons playing on the courts are not permitted to racquet for further court usage until they come off the court at the end of their hour.
2. During school vacation the following court priorities will be in effect: Senior players (16 years and over) have priority over Junior players (15 years and under) on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 1:00pm - 5:00pm and weekdays after 5:00pm (This rule does not prohibit parents playing with their children, however).
3. Tennis players should be aware that there are times when courts are reserved for specific programs such as lessons.
4. Tennis shoes are required on court surface.
5. Players using profanity or unsportsmanlike conduct will be asked to leave courts.
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Park Curfews
No parking in Village Park parking lots from 9pm to 6am, except by village permit for programs/events or sponsored by the Village.
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Additional information from the village of hinsdale website

500 West Hinsdale Avenue, Hinsdale, IL 60521
Pool Open - Late May through early September.


Special Early Openings - First Week of Season. Tel: 630.789.7098
Features of the Hinsdale Community Swimming Pool include a 50 meter pool with 25 yard "L" shape design with depth from 3.5' to 5'; diving pool with drop slide and 2 one meter boards and 1 three meter board; zero edge walk-in wading pool with water play features and playground area; separate sunbathing area, bathhouse with concession; locker rooms with coin operated lockers.
Season passes are available starting in May 2005. Resident family $190.00, resident individuals $95.00 and resident Senior Citizens $65.00. Early bird reduced fees are available in May.
Recreation Services - Pool passes, recreation programs, Tel: 630.789.7090
Swimming Pool - Tel: 630.789.7098

The purpose of the Youth Center is to help children in 5th-8th grade deal constructively with the challenges of early adolescence by providing positive recreational, social, educational, and service opportunities, in a supervised environment. The Youth Center is an independent, not-for-profit organization serving the area encompassing Community School District 181.

We are located between Public Works and the Hinsdale Humane Society.

It costs $0 to use the Youth Center for drop-in (Drop-in is after school on Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays until 6pm, any middle-school aged student can use the center during drop-in hours) or you can become a member for as little as $35 a year.

We have available: 2 pool tables, 3 computers and printers. 3 TV's with VCR, Play Station 2 and Nintendo 64, Air Hockey, Ping Pong, Arts and Crafts, Basketballs and Frisbees. We also have grade level dances. Participate in community functions and take fun trips during the school year! Call Kathleen, the director, at 630.789.2429 for more information on upcoming events and trips.

Contact Sarah Wegloski, the director for more information on upcoming events and trips. Tel: 630.789.2429