THE RACKET SHACK
WAVELAND PARK
3650 N. RECREATION DR.
THURSDAY THRU SUNDAY
7:30AM - 5:30PM
LEARN TO SNOWSHOE
NEW CLASSES IN WAVELAND PARK OFFERS WINTER SPORT
Enjoy the beauty of the Chicago lakefront and many forest preserves year round! From the director of Tennis on the Lake comes
SNOWSHOE THE LAKEFRONT.
Classes will introduce students to the sport and the many health benefits. Teachers will guide you through proper equipment usage, basic walking, variety of unique cardio exercises, safe falling & downhill training. B.Y.O.SS or rent from us!
$20/60-minute class (rental additional)
Priority for rentals are given to those with reservations, otherwise on a first-come-first-serve-basis. Call ahead to make sure we have snowshoes available.
Groupon customers are limited to one reservation rescheduling.
Classes will be held during the first hour of your rental session. Please return to the shack 15 minutes prior to the end of your rental session to allow time to exchange your snowshoes.
Classes and rentals subject to weather. Snow must be at least 3-inches deep. Check weather updates on the website.
Warm up at the heated tent on the deck with hot chocolate, coffee and snacks!
|
2 HOURS $30 Enjoy the Chicago lakefront path in a new season! Tour nearby parks for a great workout and beautiful scenery. | 1 DAY $40 Get out of the city for a day to explore nearby forest preserves and parks. Ask us for a list of open winter trails within 60 miles of Chicago. | 3 DAYS $70 Take a long weekend in the great outdoors! Winter trails throughout Wisconsin, Indiana & Michigan await. (refundable deposit required) |
Don't let
winter keep you inside! Snowshoeing burns 500 calories
per hour!
Junior Rentals Available!
Bring the whole family out for a
day in the snow. For children
ages 5+
Only $20/2 hours for Jr rentals.*
*first-time customers only
TIP #1 FINDING TRAILS
Snowshoeing is a little overlooked,
but run a search for cross-country
skiing trails in the area you are
interested in or for forest preserve
trails. Most preserves have an
office or website you can call to
check trail conditions and hours.
TIP #2 HOW TO DRESS
The first few minutes can be cold,
but you'll warm up fast and break
a sweat! But your limbs and face
still take the full brunt of the
wind. Use hand and feet warmer
packets in gloves and boots. Neck
wraps and ear muffs keep in heat
without overheating. Don't forget
sunglasses & sunscreen - the snow
makes it extra bright!"