Park, School and Churches
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Onarga's Durham Park in the northwest corner of town serves as the focal
point for local spring, summer and fall activities. We've got a swimming pool
with attached kiddie pool, one large and several small park pavilions, several
softball and hardball diamonds, tennis courts, a basketball court, football
and soccer fields, playground equipment and large grassy open areas for
picnickers. The annual July 4th Independence Day Celebration in the Park
with Church, Civic and Hispanic food stands, games, Bingo, beer tent,
entertainment and the fireworks display at dusk rates high on everybody's list
for summer fun for friends and family.
The Onarga Swimming Pool is open from June to August. See current pool
information below.
The Onarga Theater on Seminary Street attracts movie-goers with first run
Onarga is blessed with three churches. Trinity Lutheran Church is
located at 611 W. Seminary Ave. and is led by Pastor Michael Poynter. The
Onarga Christian Church is served by Pastor James Small and is located at
309 W. Seminary Ave. The Onarga United Methodist Church is served by
Rev. Liz Reis and is located at 109 E. Seminary Avenue. Area Catholics
attend the Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Catholic
Church in Gilman.
The Iroquois West Middle School is the only public school building in
Onarga still in use for that purpose. The building is the former Onarga High
School building. The Iroquois West School District encompasses the
communities of Danforth, Gilman, Onarga, and Thawville. The building is
located at 303 N. Evergreen Ave.
The Onarga Academy is a private not-for-profit school that is a residential
treatment facility for troubled youth. The services of the school are limited to
75 male youth ages 8 to 19. The school uses the facilities of the former
Grand Prairie Seminary, who still owns and manages the property.
Options for parochial education exist in nearby towns with schools for
elementary age youth in Buckley and Woodworth. A high school, Christ
Lutheran, operates in Buckley and has been operational since 1997.
The Onarga Public Library is on West Seminary Ave. and offers flexible
hours and family oriented services.
point for local spring, summer and fall activities. We've got a swimming pool
with attached kiddie pool, one large and several small park pavilions, several
softball and hardball diamonds, tennis courts, a basketball court, football
and soccer fields, playground equipment and large grassy open areas for
picnickers. The annual July 4th Independence Day Celebration in the Park
with Church, Civic and Hispanic food stands, games, Bingo, beer tent,
entertainment and the fireworks display at dusk rates high on everybody's list
for summer fun for friends and family.
The Onarga Swimming Pool is open from June to August. See current pool
information below.
The Onarga Theater on Seminary Street attracts movie-goers with first run
Onarga is blessed with three churches. Trinity Lutheran Church is
located at 611 W. Seminary Ave. and is led by Pastor Michael Poynter. The
Onarga Christian Church is served by Pastor James Small and is located at
309 W. Seminary Ave. The Onarga United Methodist Church is served by
Rev. Liz Reis and is located at 109 E. Seminary Avenue. Area Catholics
attend the Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission Catholic
Church in Gilman.
The Iroquois West Middle School is the only public school building in
Onarga still in use for that purpose. The building is the former Onarga High
School building. The Iroquois West School District encompasses the
communities of Danforth, Gilman, Onarga, and Thawville. The building is
located at 303 N. Evergreen Ave.
The Onarga Academy is a private not-for-profit school that is a residential
treatment facility for troubled youth. The services of the school are limited to
75 male youth ages 8 to 19. The school uses the facilities of the former
Grand Prairie Seminary, who still owns and manages the property.
Options for parochial education exist in nearby towns with schools for
elementary age youth in Buckley and Woodworth. A high school, Christ
Lutheran, operates in Buckley and has been operational since 1997.
The Onarga Public Library is on West Seminary Ave. and offers flexible
hours and family oriented services.
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