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Parents in the Lockport Township area will be delighted to learn that the Park District recently has made a great effort to renovate and beautify existing parks, as well as create several new parks like Hawthorne Preserve, Sagebrook, and Oak Creek. Every park offers a range of recreational activities, including open play and spaces, playgrounds, sports fields, outdoor fitness trails, and more. There’s even a spray park and complete handicap access at each park. The Park District’s commitment to providing a great outdoor experience is exemplified by the recognition of Canyons, Dellwood Park’s Disc Golf Course. The course was recently rated #1 in Illinois and #5 in the world by UDisc.com. Altogether, the Lockport Township Park District maintains approximately 950 acres across 41 parks.

At Allegro Studios, we are proud of our history and what we have accomplished in the past. Our two studios in Lemont and Lockport have been thriving for many years, providing quality music and dance lessons to students of all ages. And, while the future is always uncertain, our goals remain the same: we want to provide a safe and welcoming environment where students can come to learn and perfect their craft. We believe in creating an extended Allegro family, where students, teachers, and staff can come together to learn, create, and perform. Our enthusiastic team is always ready to welcome new members, so why not join us today? Together, we can make beautiful music and dance.

Tom Peters Guitar School offers guitar and music lessons for students of all ages and levels of experience in the beautiful town of Lockport, Illinois. Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or an advanced player, Tom Peters Guitar School has the perfect lesson plan for you. With experienced instructors and a fun learning environment, you’ll quickly become proficient in guitar playing and music theory. At Tom Peters Guitar School, we believe that learning music should be a fun and enriching experience. Our experienced instructors will help you develop the skills you need to reach your goals, and our relaxed atmosphere will make sure that you enjoy the process. We offer classes for all levels, ranging from beginner to advanced, and our classes are tailored to your individual needs. At Tom Peters Guitar School, we’re committed to helping you reach your musical goals. We think you’ll find our classes to be a great way to improve your guitar playing and music theory knowledge. With our experienced instructors, fun learning environment, and tailored classes, you’ll be playing like a pro in no time!

At our dojo, our Taekwondo program is designed to challenge students of all ages and abilities. We emphasize kicking techniques and sport aspects, with an emphasis on extended range and keeping opponents away. Our training program is comprehensive and includes forms, self-defense techniques, sweeps and takedowns, and basic Hapkido. While we do not require our students to compete or engage in full contact sparring, it is included in their traditional training. With every training session, students will be taught how to maintain composure, respect, work hard, be humble, and show loyalty and generosity. We believe that the mental and moral aspects of Taekwondo will help to contribute to a better society, one that values humanistic values over materialism and individualism. Our program encourages all students to challenge themselves and reach their fullest potential.

Creative Wings Art Shoppe is a new exciting business in historic downtown Lockport, Illinois. In addition to weekly art workshops in mixed media & art journaling, we have monthly "OPEN ART" days/nights where visitors can come and CREATE ART of their choice in our creative environment. We also have a lovely retail space full of inspiring, whimsical "feel good" gifts for everyone. Stop by for a visit - spend the day!