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10 Times for $20 or Unlimited Monthly Track Pass $25!

*Througout this site you will see that most of our programs and classes will list three prices. The first being BCMC member fee, the second being the non-member resident fee and the third being the non-member non- resident fee.

Welcome to the Princeton Park District!

Metro Center Announcements & News

  • February 25th . . . . .. . DUELING PIANOS!!!!!!!!!!!! Doors will open at 6pm for dinner and drinks, then entertainment to start at 7pm til 10pm. Prizes to be won. Tickets are $50 per person, all for a good cause, the Princeton Park District!! Call Kerri or Tammy for details. Hope to see you there!!

    January 23rd 2012Link to status update
  • SORRY! I postponed the league to start on Feb 5 which is Superbowl Sunday and I know that alot of people would rather not have basektball that day so we will postpone it one more week and start FEBRUARY 12. If you havent signed up registration will close Tuesday 1/24. Sign Up Today

    January 23rd 2012Link to status update
  • I apologize for the movie selection at the last lock-in. That was a poor decision on my part. We will not allow that again. Thank You for attending, we hope to see you at the next lock-in on March 30th for April Fools. Thank You Ryan Luecke - Recreation Coordinator.

    January 17th 2012Link to status update
  • Sign up today for the Youth Basketball League that starts Sunday January 29. The earlier you sign up the faster we can have teams made and practices to begin. If you are interested in volunteer coaching please contact Ryan Luecke at (815) 872-0840. You can sign up today as an individual and be put on a team or pick up a roster form and sign up your own team with your own coach. For more details contact us today.

    January 16th 2012Link to status update
  • Now Hiring
    Experienced Personal Trainers - Apply at the Bureau County Metro Center 837 Park Avenue West Princeton Illinois.

    December 5th 2011Link to status update

Greetings!

It has been 17 years this fall since I began my career at the Princeton Park District and I have seen us expand in more areas than the addition of acreage. Our parks have been enhanced by the dedication of Park Superintendent Keith Scherer and his day-to-day care of each park and their facilities. More growth can be seen in our recreation department with the addition of more programs over the past several years than ever before.

During my past 3 years as the Executive Director I have tried, with the assistance of my Administrative Assistant Tammy Lange, to have the Princeton Park District a more visible district in the eyes of our fellow IAPD/IPRA community. And with the addition of Maintenance Coordinator Mike Anderson the Metro Center has never run more efficiently with his dedication to upgrades and cost effectiveness.

Along with Business Manger Kerri Sissel continuing to grow our membership base and provide the community with rental facilities, our front desk staff provides our patrons with the information required to use our facilities to best meet their individual needs. Included with the above mentioned staff there are many more employees dedicated to their task to enhance the aesthetics of our neighborhoods.

As the blustery weather is nearing, it is my hope that you will glance through the new programs and activities that we have to offer for the upcoming seasons. Each year the Princeton Park District and Bureau County Metro Center continues to advance its mission of providing quality leisure opportunities for the benefit of its present and future citizens. Most importantly, we strive to be fiscally responsible and maintain control over our expenditures while being responsive to your needs and the environment.

As always, I welcome your comments and hope you take the time and enjoy Parks and Recreation in our community.

Sincerely,
Elaine Russell, Executive Director
Princeton Park District/Bureau County Metro Center

Mission Statement

It shall be the mission of the Princeton Park District/Bureau County Metro Center to maintain and develop a creative, effective and responsive park, recreation, and nature resource system that provides quality leisure opportunities for the benefit of its present and future citizens; contributes to the mental and physical well-being of individuals and families; protects and enhances the aesthetics of our neighborhoods as well as the social and economic health of our community.