Dear Winter, We brave your chill in order to embrace your beauty. As the District wraps its celebration of The Year of the Park, we again encourage you to experience our parks in their seasonal splendor. There is something magical about walking on snow that nobody else has walked on. It makes you believe you’re special. Take a quiet winter walk through a District park or gather the family for an outdoor adventure that includes building a snowman, sledding, sipping hot cocoa and more! Follow us on Instagram and enjoy our growing “album” of stunning seasonal park photos! #mpparkdistrict Winter is the Season of New Beginnings Pass on the New Year’s resolutions and replace them with a kinder approach to your overall health and wellness. Check out all of the terrific fitness offerings beginning on page 20. Considering a personal trainer? Read the testimonials of those who have made the leap to partnering with a trainer in order to achieve their fitness goals. Purchase a passport and take advantage of 44 classes per week including everything from Zumba, Tabata, Cardio Training, Spin, Yoga and more. Complete your plan for a healthier YOU with a $39 a month All-In fitness membership. Only in January, purchase a year of the All In membership for a reduced price of $400 – a $68 annual saving. Winter is the Season of Preparation The Parks & Planning team is second to none when it comes to clearing ice and snow in order for facilities and programs to run smoothly on a cold, blustery winter day. Crews are out at 4 am in order to ensure you a parking space for your early morning workout and easy drop off for preschool and other am programs. Let us learn to love the magic of winter. Find something new and create your own plan for winter fun, wellness, accomplishment, creativity and discovery! Directory Table Of Administrative Staff Contents Jim Jarog Executive Director Brett Barcel Director of Golf Operations Scott Elman Director of Parks & Planning Job Fair 2 Nick Troy Director of Recreation Ruth Yueill Director of Community Relations Facilities 2 & Marketing George Giese Superintendent of Business Services Holiday Events 3 Mary Kiaupa Human Resource & Risk Manager Cheryl Lufitz Community Relations Winter Break 4 847-255-5380 & Marketing Manager Teri Wirkus Executive Compliance Officer Mardi Gras 5 Golf & Recreation Staff Youth 6-7 Mike Azzaretto Aquatics & Fitness Manager Nikki Bittner Fitness Coordinator Parties 8-9 Debra Cromie Golf Operations & Pro Shop Manager Christina Greco Lions Center Coordinator Early Childhood 10-13 Brian Hecker CCC Coordinator Jason Hickman Athletics Manager Parks Foundation 14 mppd.org Barbara Koch Friendship Park Conservatory Manager Jeff Langguth PGA Head Professional Aquatics 15-19 Kathy Muellner Early Childhood & Youth Manager Kevin O’Donnell Youth Athletic Coordinator Fitness 20-27 Nancy Prosser Facilities Manager Kristina Winans Early Childhood & Youth Coordinator Visual Arts 28-30 Linda Zalewski Aquatics Coordinator & Head Swim Team Coach Performing Arts 31-34 Ann Zimmerman Cultural Arts Manager [email protected] Board of Commissioners Dog Training 35 Steve Kurka President Lisa Tenuta Vice President Conservatory 36-38 William Starr Secretary Bill Klicka Treasurer Athletics 39-49 Timothy Doherty Commissioner Ray Massie Commissioner Golf 49 Mike Murphy Commissioner Parks Map 50-51 Rentals 52 Registration 53 Registration Begins November 11 847-255-5380 1 Facilities CCC Central Community Center & Administrative Office 847-255-5380 1000 W. Central Road Monday-Friday 5:30am-10pm Saturday 7am-6pm and Sunday 7am-4pm Closed: 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 & 1/1 RPX RecPlex 847-640-1000 420 W. Dempster Street Monday-Thursday 5:30am-10:30pm Friday 5:30am-10pm Saturday 7am-8pm and Sunday 7am-5pm Holiday Hours: 11/28 6am-1pm, 12/24 7am-1pm, 12/25 closed, 12/31 7am-4pm, 1/1 7am-4pm LRC Lions Recreation Center Get a Jump on a Summer Job! 847-632-9333 411 S. Maple Street Meet our managers and discover Closed: 11/28, 12/24, 12/25, 12/31 & 1/1 a variety of part-time and seasonal BSP Big Surf Pool positions that suit every schedule. 847-253-7873 (Closed for the season) Come work with us! 411 S. Maple Street FPC Friendship Park Conservatory 847-298-3500 395 W. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines SATURDAY Mon., Tue., Thur. 10am-5pm, Wed. 10am-7pm, Fri. 10am-4pm, Sat. 10am-3pm and Sun. 11am-3pm JANUARY Closed: 11/28 & 11/29, 12/24 & 12/25, 12/31 & 1/1 STU Art Studio 11AM–1PM 847-342-0573 1326 W. Central Road @ RecPlex MPGC Mt. Prospect Golf Club 847-259-4200 600 See-Gwun Avenue MP Meadows Aquatic Center 847-577-4495 (Closed for the season) 1401 W. Gregory Street For additional facility hours, please check our website at mppd.org 2 mppd.org Sounds Of A Mt. Prospect Community Band Holiday Tradition Celebrate the season through song. Enjoy classic carols and OPEN HOUSE contemporary selections. Featured vocalist: Amy Keipert Free Holiday Band Concerts December 2 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 1234 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Celebrate the season at Arlington Heights | 7:30pm Friendship Park Conservatory December 7 Trinity United Methodist Church 605 W. Golf Rd, Free Family Event Mount Prospect | 4:00pm Musical Performances | Holiday Train December 9 Lutheran Home Petting Zoo | Cider and Cookies 800 W. Oakton St, Kids Craft | Face Painting Arlington Heights | 7:00pm Seasonal Displays | Visit with Santa Poinsettias for Purchase 847-255-5380 3 Dec Monday 38077 Enchanted Castle Cheese Pizza & Sierra Mist 23 lunch provided Dec Thursday 38078 JG Reptile 26 Swimming @ RecPlex Dec Friday 38079 Brunswick 27 Bowling & Arcade WINTER BREAK CAMP Dec Monday 38080 Nickel City Stay active while school is on break. GRADES K-5 Swimming @ RecPlex We pack in the activities each day, 30 7am-6pm from field trips to crafts and games, Thursday 38081 to keep kids focused on fun. Register Registration deadline December 16. Jan Rockin’ Jump for all 6 days or single selections Register for all 6 days at a Swimming @ RecPlex based on your schedule. Register discounted rate of $240. 2 early, spots fill quickly. Required Code: 38076 waivers will be posted online. Individual days $45/day Jan Friday 38082 Schaumburg Children need to arrive by 9am. To receive a second child discount, all children must be signed up Water Works at the same time. No refunds 5 days prior to camp. 3 WINTER BREAK ACTIVITIES Supervised Inline Rat Hockey (7-15 years) Page 46 Dec. 23, 26, 27 & 30 Jan. 2 & 3 Open Swim (All Ages) Page 15 Dec. 23, 26, 27, 28, 29 & 30 Jan. 2, 3, 4 & 5 Youth Athletic Holiday Break Camps Page 40 Dec. 23-Jan. 3 Open Studio (6-16 years) Page 29 Dec. 23 & 27 Jan. 2 & 3 Art Start Camp (8-14 years) Page 29 Jan. 2 & 3 Friday, December 27 | 7-9pm NEW YEAR’S SKATE Central Community Center DJ Playing Top Tunes from 2019 • Countdown ROLL INTO Bubbly Toast • Balloon Drop • Party Favors Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult Youth $6 Adult $7 Skate Rental $5 4 mppd.org Beat the winter blues with a fun family event from the RecPlex French Quarter! Meet and Greet Bubba, the 14-foot alligator, from 4:30 to 7:30 Open swim | Crafts | Face Painting Photo Booth | Games | Prizes Dixieland Band | Tasty Concessions Art Studio Winter Showcase FAMILY NIGHT Saturday February 8 3 on 3 Basketball , Tournament R $6 NR $9 4 8pM : : Our Mardi Gras tournament has grown - Adults Free “leaps and bounds!” Get in on the action Code 38204 with teams of 3-4 players maximum. Games at RecPlex : played in half court with no more than 6 teams per grade level (grades 3 to 8). Pre-Register to avoid the line mppd.org Register your team by January 31 at any park district facility. 847-255-5380 5 YOUTH Kids Klub Off School Specials School is out, Fun is in! Grades K-5 KinderKlub (AM & PM Kindergarten) School’s out – leave the fun to us! RecPlex | 7am-6pm KinderKlub is a Kindergarten Enjoy daily themes, games, Mon., 11/25 | $38 | 37548 Enrichment Program designed Tue., 11/26 | $38 | 37551 for Westbrook kindergartners. trips, crafts and more. Register Transportation will be provided. Wed., 11/27 | $38 | 37552 online at mppd.org or at CCC, KinderKlub AM (9am-1pm) Mon., 1/20 | $40 | 38165 KinderKlub PM LRC, or RPX front desk. (12-4pm) Those Tue., 1/21 | $40 | 38166 that need extended care may Daily activities/trips will Thu., 2/13 | $40 | 38167 register for Kids Klub (7-9am & be posted online. Fri., 2/14 | $40 | 38168 4-6pm) for an additional fee. There are 2, 3, 4 & 5 day options. Mon., 2/17 | $40 | 38169 Kids Klub (grades K-5) Kids Klub is an exciting and fun Club RecPlex recreational program. Students (grades 6-8) from Devonshire, Robert Frost Club RecPlex is a cool place to hang out with your friends and engage in a variety & John Jay will attend Kids Klub of recreation activities including Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Bags and X-Box! at RecPlex. Brentwood & Forest Friday nights 7:30-9:30pm | R/NR Fee $6/9 | March 20-May 29 View students will remain at their school for Kids Klub. Call 847-640-1000 A Night in the Klub (grades K-5) for availability Need a night out or looking for something for the kids to do? Drop off your child in the For more details visit: Kids Klub room to enjoy pizza, followed by cool crafts and exciting activities! Come see mppd.org/programs-events/ what the Klub looks like at night! before-after-school-care Day Date Time Location Room Fee Code Fri 12/13 6:30-9pm RPX Kids Klub $15 38089 Fri 1/24 6:30-9pm RPX Kids Klub $15 38090 Fri 2/21 6:30-9pm RPX Kids Klub $15 38091 Winter Experiment! (K-5th gr) Freeze, melt, and explore with these fun STEM winter activities.