Morton Grove Park District Activity Guide
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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 on instagram.com/ mortongroveparkdistrict/ ____________________ 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. 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. A 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 Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each 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 PRESIDENT'S LETTER MORTON GROVE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS ELECTED BY THE PUBLIC AND RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING POLICY Lisa Rathunde Vice President Kelly Russell Commissioner Dear Morton Grove Community, We are excited to share news about upcoming and current capital improvements to our parks, made possible through strategic planning, good fi scal stewardship, and government funding. As part of the Morton Grove Park District's ongoing commitment to providing safe, accessible, and high-quality recreation opportunities for all residents, several improvement projects are underway and in development. These enhancements are essential to maintaining the long-term usability of our parks, many of which are decades old and in need of modernization to better serve the needs of today's families. Palma Lane Park has been upgraded and National Park's upgrades begin next spring. Funding for this phase of capital improvements is supported in part by a competitive Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the State of Illinois. This valuable grant program helps local governments enhance green space and recreational amenities without increasing the fi nancial burden on local taxpayers. The Park Board remains deeply committed to responsible use of public resources. Every project is planned with the goal of improving the quality of life in Morton Grove while ensuring fi scal responsibility and equity across our community. Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve and protect the parks and recreational spaces that make Morton Grove a wonderful place to live, work, and play. See you in the parks, John Liston Board President COVER PHOTO CREDIT - 2024 SUMMER PHOTO CONTEST WINNER: "ARLO AND OLIVE" BY MELISSA SAGAT Paul Minx Treasurer John Liston President Bill Polyak Commissioner