Morton Grove Park District Activity Guide
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Board of Commissioners Elected by the public and responsible for setting policy Steven Schmidt, President A fi ve-member Board of Commissioners governs the Morton Grove Park District. The Board serves without compensation for a six-year term and is directly responsible to the electorate. Professional staff , led by the Executive Director, handles day-to- day operations. The Morton Grove Board of Park Commissioners welcomes citizens at all their meetings. All meetings are held at the Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL. Individuals needing special assistance should call one (1) week in advance (847) 965-1200 so that arrangements can be made. Park District Board Meeting third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm This schedule is subject to change. For more information, call (847) 965-1200 or visit the website at mortongroveparks.com John Pietron, Commissioner Paul Minx, Vice President Mazhar Khan, Treasurer Keith White, Commissioner President's Letter Morton Grove Park District | 6834 Dempster Street | (847) 965-1200 | mortongroveparks.com 4 Mission Statement Morton Grove Park District Is committed to complementing our community's quality of life, economic capacity, health and wellness through recreational opportunities while protecting natural resources. DISCOVER OUR DIGITAL COMMUNITY E-NEWSLETTER All the information you need about programs, events, and District News delivered directly to your inbox. WEBSITE Click on the website to register for classes, learn about new programs, view project updates, browse the Activity Guide, and so much more. mortongroveparks.com FACEBOOK Find us on Facebook to stay informed about special events, and programs, to view photos, and to connect with your Morton Grove community. INSTAGRAM Receive immediate news, alerts, reminders, and updates when you follow us oninstagram.com/ mortongroveparkdistrict/ Greeting residents of Morton Grove, It is hard to believe fall will be here soon. But as with every season, the recreation department is working hard planning new programs and events for residents of all ages. Please take some time to look through this brochure for opportunities for you and your family. The Board of Park Commissioners and the staff of the Morton Grove Park District were shocked as many of you at the news of the shooting in Highland Park on the Fourth of July. We at the park district place the safety of our patrons and staff as our number one concern. We are working with the Morton Grove Police Department to provide additional training to our staff . We also work with our risk management company to ensure we have the proper policies and protocols in place to ensure everyone is safe. We cannot foresee all events, but we can make sure our staff is prepared to respond accordingly in any event. I want to thank everyone who attended our community meetings for the master planning of Oketo Park. It is through input from the neighbors that will make this a wonderful plan to present to the State of Illinois' Department of Natural Resources' Open Space, Land Acquisition, and Development grant. It is because of your input that make the master plan the best it can be. Who better to decide what the park needs than its users? Community participation is vital for the park district to achieve its mission. Our mission is to complement our community's quality of life, economic capacity, health, and wellness through recreational opportunities while protecting natural resources. We often reach out to resident for their input. However, you do not have to wait for us to seek you out for your input. You can email any of our staff with comments or suggestions. Our website homepage's banner has a link to all staff 's email in the "About Us" dropdown. If you want to contact the board, you can email us at board@mgparks.com. Over the last month, we have completed repairs of the tennis court at Harrer Park and the basketball courts at Austin, Shermer, Prairie View, Harrer, and Mansfi eld Parks. The tennis courts at Harrer Park now feature two dedicated pickleball courts. We will continue to repair basketball and tennis courts in other parks to ensure safe and enjoyable playing by those who use them. Don't forget our monthly board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:30pm. An annual meeting calendar with specifi c dates is on our website. Steve Schmidt President