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SUMMER PROGRAMS & EVENTS2021 Resident registration begins April 8th Non-Resident registration begins April 15th 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Board of Park Commissioners Tim Ogden President (Term ending April 30, 2021) Lucy Stastny Vice President (Term ending April 30, 2021) Peggy Ronovsky Treasurer Karen Boyd Secretary (Term ending April 30, 2021) Robert Corte Commissioner Staff Jessica Cannaday Ashley Jusk The Community Park District CPRP Recreation Manager Board of Commissioners Executive Director is comprised of five commissioners elected by Amanda Kennedy the Park District residents to serve unpaid, four Matt Crilly Marketing & Finance year terms. The Board governs, on behalf of Recreation, Facilities Coordinator residents, all activities of the Park District & Safety Manager Phil Mesi Regular Park Board Meetings Ray Drexler Finance Consultant Building & Grounds • Second Monday of each month at the Supervisor Filemon Sanchez Recreation Center Parks 1, • 1501 Barnsdale Road, at 6:30pm. Theresa Jackson Lead Mechanic • Your attendance is both welcome and Office Manager encouraged. COVID-19 ALERT: Masks will be worn when entering and leaving the recreation facility and when 6’ social distancing cannot be maintained. Please remember to bring a mask to class each and every time, wash hands regularly and if you are not feeling well, please stay home. Recreational programming hosted by the Community Park District of La Grange Park has been designed to convert to hybrid or virtual formats to accommodate COVID-19 mitigation strat- egies. No refunds will be issued in the event of a hybrid/virtual conversion. Should the park district cancel a program for any reason, refunds or a proration will be issued per our policies. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Contact Us! Table of Contents Community Park District Recreation Center & Administrative Offices 1501 Barnsdale Road La Grange Park, Il General Information.....................................3 60526 Special Events.............................................8 Phone: (708) 354-4580 Fax: (708) 354-4577 Music Under the Stars……………………...11 Website: www.communityparkdistrict.org Ready Teddy Preschool ............................12 Administrative Office Hours Summer Camp……………………………...15 Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Early Childhood Programs….....................25 Sports Programs .......................................26 Performing Arts Programs ........................33 Calendar Of Events Youth Programs…………...........................33 Resident Online Registration begins at 8:30am.....…..April 8th Fitness Programs...................................... 34 Non Resident Online Registration begins at 8:30am……….April 15th Co-op Programs........................................37 Veteran’s Memorial.....................................40 Veteran’s Memorial Ceremony……….May 29th Summer Camp Begins……………......June 7th Registration Form .....................................42 Music Under the Starts Begins…......June 23rd Fall Resident Registration……........August 5th SEASPAR .................................................47 Fall Non Resident Registration…..August 12th LookingWE for ARE a summer gig?HIRING Join our team! We’re looking for the following seasonal help: Summer Camp Counselors Afternoon Antics Counselors Athletic Instructors Parks Seasonal Maintenance Visit www.communityparkdistrict.org to download a job application today! 4 GENERAL INFORMATION PARK LOCATIONS Memorial Park Beach-Oak Park 132 Oak Avenue Beach and Oak Avenues Robinhood Park William G. Yena Park 30th and Robinhood Lane 29th and Harrison Avenue Hanesworth Park Stone-Monroe Park 26th and Barnsdale Road Stone and Monroe Avenue Please remember to bring a mask to class each and every time wash hands regularly and If you are not feeling well, stay home 5 GENERAL INFORMATION Executive Director Letter As I’m writing this note, I realized that tomorrow marks the 1-year anniversary of when the Community Park District shut down to help stop the spread of COVID-19. At that time, we took drastic measures – closing playgrounds, canceling our spring musical performance, and halting program- ming. As we realized it wasn’t going to be “two weeks to slow the spread,” we invested in EPA N-List cleaning supplies and PPE, created an early childhood virtual curriculum, and purchased a hydroxyl radical generator to help clean the air. We reduced programming and staff hours – and through it all, our team continued to create amazing recreational opportunities for our community. Our Ready Teddy Preschool team organized a graduation parade for our students, we were able to provide a full day summer camp for working parents, and thanks to the support and cooperation of our community, we were able to keep our tennis courts open safely throughout the pandemic. Here we are today, preparing to increase our recreational programming for the summer. Our goal is to provide active and healthy opportunities that protect your long-term health and wellbeing, while con- tinuing to address the immediate safety needs brought on by a global pandemic. We are proud of the protocol we put in place over the last year and will take the appropriate measures needed to continue to protect you, your family, and our community. Our programs will remain smaller than in years past, and we will focus on outdoor activity wherever and whenever possible. Please help us in these efforts by remembering the basics: Please keep your distance As we open the splash pad at Memorial Park and bring back Music Under the Stars this summer, please remember to respect social distancing guidelines. Carry hand sanitizer and a mask with you at all times in case social distancing cannot be observed. Keep those hands clean! We will continue to incorporate frequent hand washing or sanitizing, especially in our summer camp programs. Please remember to wash your hands before AND after using a park, playground, or at- tending a program. Stay home if you’re not feeling well This rule isn’t going away. Thanks to the care and responsibility of our program participants and par- ents, not only have we nearly eliminated dangerous viral exposure in our programming, but we have also seen an incredible reduction in the common cold and flu in our classrooms. If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, please stay home. We are so very excited for a safe and active summer season! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Jessica Cannaday, CPRP Executive Director Community Park District of La Grange Park 6 GENERAL INFORMATION Memorial Park multi-use court renovations will be completed this summer! Construction Start: April Estimated Project Completion: July The Community Park District Multi-Use Court Improvement project will provide La Grange Park residents of all ages and abilities with increased ac- cess to free, active outdoor wellness opportunities. The improvements will increase multi-generational interaction, provide residents with increased access to fitness opportunities designed to build a healthier community, and increase green infrastructure in the park. PROJECT AMENITIES National Fitness Court 3 Pickleball Courts In late 2019, La Grange Park was identified by the Over the past year, La Grange Park residents have National Fitness Campaign as a “highly walkable” requested pickleball courts more than any other community and selected as an ideal location for a amenity. This project will add three new lighted state-of-the-art National Fitness Court. The park pickleball courts to Memorial Park! There will be district applied for and was awarded a $30,000 opportunities for free play, open play, and the park grant for the installation of the outdoor gym. De- district plans to offer classes and special events on signed by the National Fitness Campaign, the gym the courts. provides a seven-movement, seven-minute system that allows individuals to use their own body weight Resurfaced Tennis Courts to get an effective workout. The new outdoor facility will be free for the community. Part of the grant in- Tennis enthusiasts will enjoy new court surfacing cludes access to a free Fitness Court App that pro- and improved play at Memorial Park! vides a social network for our residents, free work- outs, and instructions on how to use the equipment. This feature would attract group exercise classes Green Infrastructure of 10 or less, pedestrians, cyclists, and individuals The design incorporates deciduous planting beds throughout the day (Dawn-10pm). within the multi-purpose court, reducing the total surface area of the asphalt. This will make the Kids’ Fitness: Gaga Ball Pit, Tether Ball, existing storm water management more efficient by Fitness Walk, and Mini Racetrack improving natural storm water filtration and storm water runoff management without changing the Children will be able to actively participate in phys- direction of existing watershed. It will also provide ical activity while seeing older adults role model natural shade and improved air quality for genera- a healthy lifestyle as they enjoy recreational and tions. fitness activities. Tetherball, Gaga Ball, the Fitness The native landscaping design along Oak Avenue Walk, and Mini Racetrack would be used by play- compliments the existing functional rain garden. ground patrons, pedestrians, summer campers, The more open and attractive sightline view of the and children that accompany their parents to the park will increase safety and improve access to the park. The Community Park District will work with emergency