Tremont Area Park District
Announcements & News
New Director Announcement - Friday, September 20, 2024
With a background in community engagement, youth recreation, and park facilities management. Bryan is eager to roll up his sleeves and work to build upon the current programs, facilities and community outreach efforts. The Park District is excited about the vision and leadership that Bryan will bring, helping to promote healthy lifestyles, environmental stewardship, and community connections through high-quality recreational programming. Please join us in welcoming Bryan Cheek to the Tremont Park District team!
A Note of Thanks
Volleyball Fun 2024 - Tuesday, September 10, 2024
2024 Volleyball Fun Where: Tremont Grade School Gym Fees: 1st/2nd $35.00 Non-Resident: $50.00 Age/Time: 3rd-4th grade -- 3:15-4:30 pm Where: Tremont Grade School Gym Fees: 3rd/4th $40.00 Non-Resident: $50.00 Register online or at the TAPD office during staffed hours by 9/6/2024 **Note: 1st/2nd and 3rd/4th are different start dates** For those girls that just can’t wait to play volleyball! This will be a fun stress free environment for the girls to learn and improve in the sport of volleyball! Please bring: a volleyball (with your name on it) knee pads (if you have them but they are not required) Hair pulled back out of face wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes Please Coach Whightsill with any questions at— arwhightsil@gmail.com TAPD 309-925-3811 tapdfacres@gmail.com
Girls Basketball Program 2024
Girls Basketball Practice/Program 4th, 5th, & 6th grade girls will be scheduled by coaches and held at either the Gradeschool Gym of South Gym. For questions please contact your coach or the park district office or Brad Patterson at 309-370-7724. The goal of the Tremont Area Park District is to provide girls an opportunity to learn and practice the fundamentals of basketball in a structured setting and to experience basketball at a competitive level against other teams their age. Our goal is to prepare the players for junior high and high school sports. Keeping kids active and participating in team activities is essential. Youth sports develop confidence and character and allow kids to have fun.
Recreation League Finals - Tuesday, July 2, 2024
LAKE FISHING RULES AND HOURS
TREMONT AREA PARK DISTRICT
2024 Fishing Rules & Regulations
● FISHING HOURS: The lakes are open from Dawn to Dusk NIGHT FISHING IS NOT PERMITTED
● AGE RESTRICTIONS: Persons under age 16 must be accompanied by a person at least 16 years of age or older when fishing.
● GUESTS 2 household guests per TAPD permit - the guest must have a current Illinois fishing license unless under 16 – not applicable to one day fishing permit
● Ice Fishing permit required for ANYONE ice fishing.
● RESTRICTIONS: Ice-fishing is allowed on a FISH AT YOUR OWN RISK basis. Ice conditions are not monitored by the Park District. Ice fishermen should check ice thickness before going out on any frozen body of water. A minimum of four inches of solid ice over the entire lake is recommended before individuals attempt ice fishing.
● EQUIPMENT LIMITS / REQUIREMENTS: POLE AND LINE FISHING ONLY: No other fishing devices are permitted. The ice angler may use a maximum of two poles or tip-ups with no more than two hooks on each line. All poles and tip-ups shall be constantly attended and kept under observation by the angler. CHAINSAW OR ICE SAW: Holes cut in the ice are limited to 12-inch diameter or less. PORTABLE SHELTERS: Shelter structures are limited to portable construction of metal or wood framework, covered with canvas, paper, plastic material or similar fabric. Each shelter shall have the name and address of the owner attached, shall not be left unattended at any time, and shall be removed from the lake area by the end of each fishing day. LIFE JACKETS AND ICE PICKS are required at ALL times.
PLEASE REMEMBER…
DAILY FISHING REGULATION SIZE AND CREEL LIMITS
Largemouth Bass - 3 Fish Daily with only 2 being 12” or smaller and 1 being 15” or greater
Channel Cat - Under 18” 3/fish day and 18” or greater Limit 1/fish day
There is no limit of white/black/hybrid crappie, blue gill, redear or sunfish
Park Bathrooms
Fishing Permits
2024 FISHING PERMITS - We have online sales or in-office sales of Fishing Permits. Fishing Permits are required for anyone 16 years of age and older. You must also have an Illinois Fishing License.
Tremont Lakes Rules and Regulations are posted at each lake.
Information and updates can be found at:
Tremont Park District Facebook
Tremont Group Fitness Facebook
www.tremontpark.org
-Tremont Park District Staff and Board
Volunteer and Service Hour Opportunities