Summer/Fall 2021 Brochure
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Program Guide Because of the COVID 19 pandemic summer/fall activities have been modified until further notice. Parks & Recreation Parks Where funisserious business. Summer/Fall 2021 Summer/Fall ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP RATES $159 In District $179 Out of District SENIORS (55 or BETTER) ADULT FITNESS – 2 ADULT $75 In District $179 Out of District STUDENT MEMBERSHIP* $89 In District $179 Out of District Annual rates include Community Center Come check us out! & Gym Memberships Inspiration “This isn’t just where I workout, Membership Requirements Energy it’s where I belong.” Accomplishment Adults 18 years and older Proof of Park District residency for In District rates: - Drivers License or State ID Premium Locker Rooms Day Pass $15 In District $30 Out of District Indoor Track The Center Operating Hours Mon. - Thur. 5 AM - 7 PM Friday 5 AM - 5 PM Saturday 6 AM - 1 PM Community Relationship & Support Sunday CLOSED Hours subject to change 3101 Washington Blvd., Bellwood, IL 60104 • 708-547-5400 x4 SPONSOR COMMUNITY THIS EVENT! FISHING DERBY Saturday, September 18, 2021 8 AM to 11 AM Catch a live fish for dinner. Stevenson Pond 3101 Washington Blvd. Bellwood, Illinois Hot Dogs Sponsored by the Bellwood Lions Club PRIZES! For The Largest & Smallest Fish Caught On The Hour BRING YOUR ROD, REEL AND BAIT! FOR INFORMATION CALL 708-547-3900 x4 Visit www.mempark.org • Email: [email protected] REGISTRATION – 3 REGISTRATION REGISTRATION CREDIT Registration for most classes and activities may be done by mail, 1. No Cash Refunds. fax, or in person. 2. Credit will be issued to persons withdrawing from park district programs. A $10 Service Fee applies. Registration Procedures 3. Credit requests will be made prior to the start 1. Proof of residency is required for all programs. Adults must have a of a class or program. If the class has begun, current drivers license plus a current utility bill listing their address. a prorated amount will be determined. 4. Participants will receive a full refund for programs 2. All program fees must be paid in full at time of registration. cancelled by the park district. 3. Personal checks will be accepted. A $25 charge will be assessed if the check is returned. The amount is required to be paid in cash before participant is allowed to register for any further classes. Eisenhower Community Center 700 Speechley Boulevard Hillside, IL 60162 4. To register for a space in one of our programs, a registration form (708) 547-3900 Fax: (708) 547-3342 must be fully completed along with appropriate numeric program code specific to date and time of the class requesting to be enrolled in. Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Governing Body Saturday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm The Memorial Park District is a separate governing unit which levies its own tax to provide park facilities and recreation for the residents of the district. Innovative leadership starts with our community-elected, *Sharp Community Center 1609 N. 36th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 five member Board of Commissioners. Members of the Board of (708) 547-3936 Fax: (708) 356-4361 Commissioners are elected to 6 year terms and serve without compensation. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month Mon. - Thurs. 8:00 am - 8:00 pm at 4:30pm at the Stevenson Fitness Center board room. The public Mon. - Thurs. Closed 4:00 - 6:00 pm is always welcome to attend the open meetings and is encouraged to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm participate. Saturday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Insurance Information *The Center at Stevenson Park The park district is unable to assume responsibility for injuries, accidents (708) 547-5400 Fax: (708) 547-9571 or loss of personal property occurring at programs, activities, parks and facilities. The park district does not carry hospitalization insurance for Mon. - Thurs. 5:00 am - 7:00 pm program participants. Such insurance would make user fees prohibitive. Friday 5:00 am - 5:00 pm Your individual health policy must cover your medical needs. Saturday 6:00 am - 1:00 pm PICNIC PERMITS AVAILABLE *Building Hours May Change Eisenhower Community Center MISSION STATEMENT To provide opportunities for our residents to enhance their health, fitness, and general well being through parks and recreation. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Gwendolyn Evans, President Madalyn Arredondo, Vice President STAFF Charles J. Miller Macario “Mark” Flores Marrio Golden Rodolfo Popoca Ted Steiskal Director of Parks & Superintendent Assistant Recreation of Recreation Superintendent of Selena Martinez [email protected] [email protected] Buildings & Grounds WEBSITE: www.mempark.org [email protected] Rose Mason Dantist Zimmerman EMAIL: [email protected] Assistant Superintendent Chief of Security Latonia Williams Visit us on FACEBOOK of Recreation & Editor [email protected] Facility Manager [email protected] at the Center [email protected] PROGRAM GUIDE CONTENTS – 4 MPD HOLIDAY HOURS & CLOSURES Memorial Day – Sat. & Mon., May 29 & 31 Eisenhower & Sharp Community Center Closed Adult Fitness / Fishing Derby 2 Stevenson Fitness Center Registration Info / Board of Commissioners 3 (31st 5am-12pm only) Open MPD Holidays and Closures 4 Aquatics Opening In Memory Plaque / Eisenhower Open House 5 Adventure Bay & Sharp Pools, Closed Coming Soon 6 Stevenson Spray Pad, Wednesday, June 19 Open Preschool / After School Program 7 Independence Day – Sun. & Mon., July 4 & 5 MPD Dance Program 8 Eisenhower & Sharp Community Center Closed MPD Summer Day Camp 9 Stevenson Fitness Center (4th only) Closed Swim / Special Recreation 10 Aquatics Closings Swim Lessons 11 Stevenson Spray Pad, Youth Sports 12-15 Sunday, August 15 Closed Special Interest 16-19 Adult Fitness 20 Labor Day – Sat. & Mon., Sept. 4 & 6 Eisenhower & Sharp Community Center Closed Facility / Room Rentals 21 Stevenson Fitness Center Park Resource Guide 22 (6th 5am-12pm only) Open Sponsorship Opportunities / Open Gym 23 Veteran’s Day – Thurs., Nov. 11 Registration Form 24 Eisenhower & Sharp Community Center Closed Hillside Summer Concerts 25 Stevenson Fitness Center Closed Thanksgiving Day – Thurs., Fri. & Sat., Nov. 25, 26 & 27 Eisenhower & Sharp Community Center Closed You are eligible for in-district rate if you live in: Bellwood, Stevenson Fitness Center (25th only) Closed Berkeley, Hillside, Melrose Park, Stone Park or Northlake. CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS REGISTER EARLY! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! All programs have a set minimum and maximum. Whether it’s helping children with crafts and activities or If the minimum is not met, then the program may be assisting at special events, volunteers are needed all year cancelled, so please complete your registration early. long. It’s easy: call (708) 547-3900 x3006 to speak with our Recreation Specialist or email [email protected]. PROGRAM DISCLAIMER: MPD reserves the right to cancel, combine, or divide classes. There may be a need to change dates, times, locations, BROCHURE DISCLAIMER: instructors, fees, or program outline, revisions of any The Park District staff has made every effort to prepare this program offerings. We will give you as much notice as brochure as accurately as possible. However, errors can occur. possible for changes made. Circumstances may require that adjustments be made to programs, fees, schedules, etc. The Park District apologizes for any inconvenience these errors or adjustments may cause. SAVE YOUR NEWSLETTER The Parks and Recreation Department has a limited amount PROGRAM IDEAS INSTRUCTORS WANTED! of program newsletters available for public distribution. Do you have an idea for a new program or family event? Please remember to hang on to your book. Do you have a special talent that you would like to share with others? You may want to look at it again. Are you willing to lead an existing program? Each newsletter covers four to six months VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! If you said “YES” to any of these questions, please call the park. of programs, events and activities. (708) 547-3900 x3006 SPECIAL INTEREST – 5 In Memory Plaque #100013 Living Tree Memorial/Bench Memorial A thoughtful way to remember a loved one A civilization flourishes as well as beautify a park site when people plant trees under which they will never sit.- Greek Proverb If you would like to commemorate a date, person, event, or an organization, in one of our 17 beautiful parks, existing trees and benches are offered through the Memorial Park District for memorializing in our parks. You may have a tree of your choice planted or a bench installed. Type of tree: Evergreen or Deciduous For the existing “under the tree” or “on the bench” plaques: • Dimensions 8” x 4” x 1/8” • Style: Etched metal plate Z-Bronze (this is bronze and dark brown background raised) copy images. • $4 per line of copy plus installment fee of $50 • Logos and or clip art are an additional $40 For plaque samples, locations or further questions (for example: $135 + 2 lines $8 - clip art $40 call Rose Mason (708) 547-3900 x3006 + installment fee $50 = $233) Plans are coming together for the redevelopment of the Eisenhower Campus South area. Join us as we safely celebrate the grand opening of the Eisenhower Campus added pickleball/tennis courts, shaded ADA workstations, dunes and additional walkways. We will celebrate with a showcase of each new addition. Be on the lookout for the date coming soon to mempark.org Friendly reminder of the three www’s: Wear a mask, watch your distance, and wash your hands. PRE-SCHOOL – 7 ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR TOTS 700 Speechly Blvd., Hillside #100005 Ready, Set, LEARN! Be a part of Memorial Park District’s recreational learning programs for preschool-aged children. Our activities encourage fun, curiosity and discovery to prepare for the kinder experience. (2-9 Week Programs) Ages: 3-5 Program 1: Staff: MPD Staff August 23 - October 22 Location: Eisenhower Bldg.