22O16O16 SSummerummer BrochureBrochure PPalosalos PParkark RRecreationecreation & PParksarks DDepartmentepartment LLIKEIKE uuss oonn FFacebookacebook 8901 W. 123rd St. 708-671-3760 Palos Park, IL 60464 www.palospark.org RRegistrationegistration iiss NNOWOW oopen.pen. PERMIT NO. 13 NO. PERMIT RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER RESIDENTIAL ZIP CODE 60464 CODE ZIP ***********ECRWSS************ MAILED FROM FROM MAILED PAID , IL 60464 IL , P P ARK ALOS US POSTAGE US 123 S 123 W 8999 PRST STD PRST TREET EST P P V ARK ALOS OF ILLAGE This patriotic evening will offer entertainment and insight honoring the American Flag. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic basket and join neighbors and friends while listening to the Southwest Community Concert Band. This event is a partnership with our local Knights of Columbus Crusaders Council No. 10151. Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm Location: Village Green Dance the night away to the sounds of The Rhythm Rockets. The band has a unique sound while performing vintage rhythm and blues. This event is supported by Palos Fine Arts and Republic Bank. Bring your picnic baskets or enjoy food and drinks on site. Grounds open at 5:00 pm with the Presentation of Colors by Boy Scout Troop 699 and the Presentation of Palos Fine Arts Scholarships. Time: 5:00 pm grounds open Location: Village Green 7:00 - 9:00 pm concert You will enjoy a picnic atmosphere and live musical entertainment by David Gaidas and Mitch Mayer. Complete meals of hot dog, chips and a drink will also be available. We hope you join us! Time: 5:00 - 7:30 pm 5:30 pm Pet Parade (see page 6 ) MITCH MAYER DAVID GAIDAS Location: Village Green Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm Location: Swallow Cliff Rt. 83 & LaGrange Rd. Bring your picnic baskets and enjoy a concert by Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band. Concessions will be available. This event is in partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. 2 http://activenet.active.com/palospark Palos Park Rec Recreation Information Table of Contents Offi ce Hours: Concert Series ................................................2 Monday- Friday 9-5 pm Recreation Information ................................... 3 Birthday Party Packages .................................4 Offi ce/Building Closed: Monday, May 30 and Monday, July 4 Special Events ............................................5-7 Summer Camps.........................................8-11 Contact Us Trips ........................................................12-14 Phone: 708-671-3760 Youth .......................................................15-16 Program Update Hotline: 708-671-3761 Teen ............................................................. 17 Fax : 708-671-3767 Email: [email protected] Cultural Arts ................................................ 18 Facebook: Palos Park Rec Adults ......................................................19-21 Web: www.palospark.org Mature Adults ...............................................21 Kids Zone ..................................................... 22 Director Recreation & Parks .............. LeeAnn Fisk, CPRP lfi [email protected] Rental Information ........................................23 Assistant Director ............................Theresa Tevsh, CPRP Registration Policies .................................... 24 [email protected] Facility & Athletic Supervisor ..............Josh Handelsman Palos Park Recreation and Parks [email protected] Department Mission Statement Administrative Assistant .........................Jo Anne Schultz The Palos Park Recreation and Parks Department [email protected] aims to provide quality recreational opportunities to Marketing & Administrative Assistant ........Lea Moloney all age groups through athletic, leisure, cultural, and [email protected] community programs in an effort to enrich the quality Mayor ..................................................... John F. Mahoney of life and develop a united sense of community. Village Clerk................................................Marie Arrigoni Recreational Advisory Commission Commissioners Thank you to Nicole Milovich-Walters ....................Public Works, Streets, our community Recreation & Parks members for James Pavlatos .................................Accounts & Finances serving on the Recreational Dan Polk .........................................Public Health & Safety Advisory G. Darryl Reed ........................... Building & Public Property Commission. The Village Manager .......................................Richard Boehm Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month. DID YOU KNOW? Their focus is to We offer an Early Bird Discount of $5 for certain programs. suggest, discuss, If you see this symbol by a program, register and help implement all that pertains to the Recreation & Look for this Symbol! before the deadline and receive $5 off the Parks Department. fee. For our Unincorporated, 60464 Palos Park neighbors, we have a special registration fee for Recreational Advisory Commission members: you. It is identifi ed as UPP by the fees. Phillip Chiapetto, Maria Desmond, Stephen Desmond, Loretta Gaidas, Mary Peterson, Charles Wells, Thanks for choosing us! Commissioner Nicole Milovich-Walters Get updates concerning your classes and Recreation Advisory Meetings: facilities. Choose the Text Option in your online 10:00 am ~ the third Tuesday of each month. account or call us to update your information. (708) 671-3760 3 SeveralSeveral party papackagesckages are available available forfor cchildrenhildren 55-1212 to cecelebratelebrate ththeireir special special day.dayWewi We willll proviprovidede fforo 1-1/2 hour a party host, refreshments (pizza and juice), tableware (plates, napkins, cups and table cloths) and activities! Parties are reserved on a first come first serve basis! Please limit party attendance to adult hosts and the children. Fees are based on 12 children per party, additional party guest will be $15. Reservations and payment for your party are required in person at least two weeks prior to party date. There is a $150 fully refundable deposit due at the time of reservation. Choose your party package below. $215R/$245UPP/$260NR per package. Call (708) 671-3763 for more information. Looking for something SPECIAL during your party? Based on availability, you can add this great acƟvity to any birthday party package. For an addiƟonal $125 per hour, our professional face painter can do 12 children per hour and make any birthday party a memorable experience! Designs specific to your party package and each face painƟng is unique! Olympic Sports Have you ever wanted to compete in an Olympic sport? Here’s your chance to win the gold playing various Olympic sports with your friends. Everyone goes home with a medal after these Olympic games are over! Junior Pirate or Princess The junior pirate package includes a photo op with real pirate hats, learning pirate phrases, a pirate themed craft and the hunt for the buried treasure! The princess package will dazzle with the birthday honoree receiving their very own crown. Children will enjoy princess sing-a-longs and a princess craft! Nature Children will go on a scavenger hunt and explore our nature walk. We will do a nature inspired craft and have worm races! 4 http://activenet.active.com/palospark Special Events Saturday, May 21 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, May 22 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Palos Park Metra Station 123rd Street and 82nd Avenue Monday, May 30 1:00 pm Orland-Palos VFW Post 2604 VFW Memorial ~ 8901 West 123rd Street Movie in The Park - June 2 Time: 7:00 pm grounds open; Movie at dusk Location: Centennial Park- 12216 S. Will Cook Road ( ) Fee: FREE Let’s kick off the summer with an outdoor movie at our newest park, Centennial Park on Will Cook Road! We will fill the park with sounds of dinosaur roars from last year’s dinosaur camp kids! The movie, “The Good Dinosaur”, will start at dusk. Bring a comfy blanket or chairs to sit on the grass; and your own snacks for the movie. Additional parking will be available on the southwest open grass property of Holy Family Villa. Look for signs. Cal-Sag Trail Anniversary Bubble Day - July 12 If you were on the Village Green last year for “Christmas in Bike Ride July”, you’ll know what we mean by EXTREME BUBBLES! This Saturday, June 11 year we’ll have all the bubbles you can imagine on the Village 9:00 am - Noon Green! The Palos Fire Protecon District will bring in the Join us at the 86th Avenue Trailhead to begin your Great Foam Machine. YOU just need to have a big towel to day. The ride will feature interacve acvies and dry off with! giveaways along the paths! RegistraƟon is $13 per person/$40 for family of 4 Day: Tuesday Ages: Families (You receive a lunch Ɵcket and back pack) Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Fee: Free! Between 9:00 am and noon stop at Chicago Chrisan High School (4 miles east from 86th Trailhead) to enjoy lunch, a DJ, Bike Rodeo, and several local businesses with special offers. Bike the Sag Shirts will be available for purchase. Registration is ONLY available through Signmeup.com - Search: Bike the Sag 2016 (708) 671-3760 5 Special Events NATIONAL HOT DOG DAY Thursday, July 21 The hot dog has been around since the 1800’s and is synonymous with baseball, summer, and picnics. On Thursday, July 21, we will be celebrating National Hot Dog Day! Bring the entire family down to the Village Green and enjoy a hot-off-the-grill hot dog with all the fixings for only $1.00! You will enjoy a picnic atmosphere and live musical entertainment by and . Complete meals of hot dog, chips and a drink