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0 Community Corner The Bolingbrook Park District will hold the park visits Fridays from June 9 to July 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Andrea Earnest , Patch Staff Posted Reply BOLINGBROOK, IL — Check out several of Bolingbrook's parks with the park district's "Visit Your Local Park" program on Fridays throughout the summer. The Bolingbrook Park District will hold the park visits from June 9 to July 28, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The program is free and there is no need to register. The park visits will feature a trackless train, a portable climbing wall, and you can grab a book to check out from the Fountaindale Public Library bookmobile. The schedule is: June 9, at Central Park, 201 Recreation Drive June 16, at Sunset Park, 1500 Waterside Drive June 23, at Wipfler Park, 549 Rockhurst June 30, at Indian Chase Meadows, 525 Pheasant Chase Drive July 7, at Champions Park, 1600 Firethorn July 14, at … [Read more...] about Bolingbrook Park District Plans ‘Visit Your Local Park’ Programs

30 Community Corner Legislation presented Friday could seal the fate of the 280 acres at the center of a tug of war between the Village and Park District. Lauren Traut , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies TINLEY PARK, IL — After months of contention between two Tinley Park public entities, the much-coveted Tinley Park Mental Health Center campus and Howe Developmental Center could soon be in the hands of the Tinley Park-Park District—at a price of just $1—following the advancement of a piece of legislation Friday. Backed by Sen. Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort), House Bill 3743 would grant ownership of the 280-acre campus and adjacent Howe Development Center to the park district, as written into an amendment to the bill declaring September as Alopecia Awareness Month. Hastings promoted the amendment, pushing the park district's ownership of the property at 183rd Street and Harlem Avenue "as something [he] believes will … [Read more...] about For $1, Tinley Park District Could Soon Own Mental Health Center Land

29 Politics & Government The state House of Representatives Thursday approved legislation that would turn over the vacant 280 acres to the Tinley Park District. Lauren Traut , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Tinley Park-Park District is just one signature away from owning the much-coveted Tinley Mental Health Center acreage. House lawmakers voted Thursday in favor of amended legislation turning the land over to the public entity, after the measure was passed by the Senate last week. The bill, which would mean sale of the land to the park district for $1 , now heads to the desk of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Sen. Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort) pitched the amendment to House Bill 3743 one week ago. The revised legislation prohibits any form of gaming at the site, supporting feedback of local residents, and "saves Tinley Park taxpayers the estimated $4.5 million price tag to purchase the site," the … [Read more...] about Bill Giving Mental Health Center Land To Park District Passes House

0 Community Corner The Champaign Park District is looking for volunteer coaches again this season. Last Fall, we had exceeded our number of participants, a ... Press Release Desk , News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Champaign Park District: 2022-01-31 The Champaign Park District is looking for volunteer coaches again this season. Last Fall, we had exceeded our number of participants, and we are hoping to do the same again this year. However, because we were short on coaches we had to stack teams and players were only given about 50% playing time. We are hopeful this season we will have even more volunteer coaches than before. In order to do so, we need YOUR help! This press release was produced by Champaign Park District . The views expressed here are the author’s own. Thank Reply Champaign Park District: The rules of replying: Be … [Read more...] about Champaign Park District:

1 Community Corner Park District officials say Centennial Beach is safe for swimming, despite an abundance of algae at its Saturday season opening. Lisa Marie Farver , Patch Staff Posted Reply NAPERVILLE, IL —An abundance of algae is to blame for the greenish hue of the water many visitors noticed at Centennial Beach. during the park's recent reopening. Park district officials took to social media to explain the natural phenomenon and to reassure guests that the water was still safe for swimming. "The recent lack of rain and warm temperatures have led to an increase in algae growth in many bodies of water, including Centennial Beach, which caused the water to become greener in color earlier in the week," a post on the Naperville Park District's Facebook page. The post went on to explain that the body of water at Centennial Beach is not filtered like a "typical swimming pool." Instead, the more than 6 million gallons of … [Read more...] about Centennial Beach’s Green Water Due To Algae Growth: Park District

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Kids & Family Drop your kids off at the Woodridge Park District Community Center to enjoy a date night or to run errands Woodridge Park District , Community Contributor Posted | Updated Reply Every parent needs a little time away from the kids. Luckily, the Woodridge Park District is here to help! Simply drop off your little ones at the Fred C. Hohnke Community Center, 2600 Center Drive, Woodridge, and they will make sure your kids have a great time participating in a variety of activities while you enjoy a night out. They also supply a hot dog, chips and drink for dinner. Parent's Night Out is available for children ages 5-12 from 6:00-9:00 PM on the following dates: Saturday, September 21 Saturday, October 26 Saturday, November 16 Friday, December 20 The cost is $15 per resident child and $22 per … [Read more...] about Woodridge Park District Offers Parent’s Night Out Program