Sentences with phrase «forest park district»

River Forest — Village trustees said Monday they would consider the River Forest Park District's landscaping and building plan for its new park and shelter in the village's northeast corner.

Oak Forest Park District commissioners agree the city needs an outdoor pool, but during a board meeting last week they were split on where that pool should be built.

OAK FOREST — The Oak Forest Park District Board approved a 3 - year contract with 15 full - time union employees last week after several negotiating sessions.

OAK FOREST — The Oak Forest Park District recently proposed levying $ 920,870 in property taxes for residents in 1999, a slight decrease from the 1998 levy of $ 928,207.

OAK FOREST — Citing a rising deficit that has topped $ 441,000, the Oak Forest Park District Board has decided to privatize its fitness center, despite protests from the employees who will lose their jobs and residents who use the center.

OAK FOREST — For the first time in the history of the Oak Forest Park District, employees will have representation on salary, benefits and job security after the board of commissioners approved a contract Tuesday night between a Chicago union and district workers.

Oak Forest Park District commissioners had a heated discussion last week about the contract of the district's chief administrator and whether it should be discussed openly or in executive session.

Village trustees said Monday they would consider the River Forest Park District's landscaping and building plan for its new park and shelter in the village's northeast corner.

Not exact matches

Since gaining permission to use the land, the Park District has planted a youth conservation forest and built three baseball fields and two soccer fields, Dunsmuir said.

However, one homeowner Rolfe Jaremus, who lives a mile away from the parcel, added up the park sites, forest preserves and private parks in the area, and concluded that instead of buying more land, the park district should install more drinking fountains in the existing parks and make sure the Community Center is always open.

East Location Oakhurst Forest Preserve (1574 Fifth Ave.), Aurora The Park District offers 250 garden plots at the Oakhurst Forest Preserve on Aurora's east side, thanks to an agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

Oak Brook: — A majority of respondents in a recently released Park District survey said they wanted an aquatic center added to a yet - to - be-completed $ 6.5 million recreation center at Jorie Boulevard and Forest Gate Road.

Oak Forest is working on an agreement with the Cook County Forest Preserve District to build its dog park on county land near 159th Street and Oak Park Avepark on county land near 159th Street and Oak Park AvePark Avenue.

That evening, the district is marking the last public skate in the old building with a farewell event, dubbed «Intermission,» featuring raffles, an alumni hockey game between Oak Park and River Forest High School and Fenwick High School, appearances by former Blackhawks players and public skate music by Chicago Blackhawks organist Frank Pellico.

He cited the company's successes in winning grants for the Kane County Forest Preserve District and the Fox Valley Park District.

But with the help of government leaders ranging from Illinois Senate President James «Pate» Philip (R - Wood Dale) to the DuPage County Forest Preserve District to the village's Park District, Redmond's vision of a state - of - the - art recreational facility slowly evolved into a $ 5 million reality.

Adamski, 25, opened the $ 50 ticket from the Will County Forest Preserve District last week and read the letter alleging she had used a dog park without a proper permit.

Patricia Gira, trustee and chairwoman of the Parks and Recreation Committee, said the Forest Preserve District of Will County also charges $ 80 for non-resident dog park memberships.

GLEN ELLYN — Asbestos removal is under way at the Glen Ellyn Park District's Spring Avenue Recreation Center, which the district acquired late last year from the DuPage County Forest Preserve DDistrict's Spring Avenue Recreation Center, which the district acquired late last year from the DuPage County Forest Preserve Ddistrict acquired late last year from the DuPage County Forest Preserve DistrictDistrict.

St. Charles — Almost 200 acres of environmentally sensitive nature areas would be given to the Kane County Forest Preserve system in exchange for helping a local park district buy the land necessary to construct a multi-use athletic and recreation facility in western St. Charles Township.

The ice rink site was one of 51 parcels purchased and placed under agreements that involved the Forest Preserve District, Bensenville and the village's Park District to meet Forest Preserve District goals and give the community recreational opportunities.

The mood was festive inside the aquatic center, built as an addition to the Oak Brook Park District's Recreation Center at 1450 Forest Gate Rd.

County officials had planned to end the Park District's lease, raze the buildings — which range in age from 80 to 164 years old — and build a parking lot to serve Fischer Woods Forest Preserve.

OAK FOREST — The Park District is hoping to buy 32 acres near 151st Street and Menard Avenue for athletic fields and a recreation facility if voters agree to fund the $ 1.8 million purchase and project.

Mayor Betty Cheever said Tuesday that residents should remember that the village joined with the DuPage County Forest Preserve District and the Downers Grove Park District about six years ago to purchase Lyman Woods from then - George Williams College.

The area is jointly managed by the Park District, the village and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, but an intergovernmental agreement means that only the Park District is responsible for ongoing maintenance, according to spokeswoman Brandi Beckley.

Officials from the Oak Forest school district spoke to Park District commissioners last week about the school they are hoping to build at 173rd Street between Central and Lockwood district spoke to Park District commissioners last week about the school they are hoping to build at 173rd Street between Central and Lockwood District commissioners last week about the school they are hoping to build at 173rd Street between Central and Lockwood Avenues.

If you have any questions regarding classes and programming at Heritage Tennis Club, Forest View Racquet and Fitness Club or park district programming at the Senior Center please call these facilities directly.

OLYMPIA FIELDS — After coveting the property for more than two decades, the Olympia Fields Park District has added 25 acres of forest and wetland to its parks inventory, thanks to the efforts of a non-profit conservation group and a $ 157,500 state grant.

The Barrington Park District also worked closely with the Lake County Forest Preserve to connect their property to the Barrington Park District.

The grant from the USTA will assist the Arlington Heights Park District with renovations to Forest View Racquet and Fitness Club's six outdoor courts, that will now be equipped with blended lines used for 10 and Under players.

Until recently, park officials had never charged dog owners any fees to use the park, but its popularity has increased dramatically, particularly because the DuPage County Forest Preserve District's nearby Swift Road dog run is closed for renovations until October.

But, he said, the Park District and the Forest Preserve District, which jointly purchased 8 1/2 acres adjacent to 33 acres south of 31st Street in July, could combine their efforts again to buy the rest of the property.

«Illinois has a reputation for the best park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies in the nation,» said Peter Murphy, IAPD President and CEO.

The Downers Grove Park District wants to start a maintenance project for the streams at the Lyman Woods Forest Preserve.

«The only ranges in DuPage are members - only clubs,» Naperville Park District archery instructor Karl Nelson told DuPage County Forest Preserve District commissioners during a planning session Tuesday.

The trail was constructed by the Fox Valley Park District and the Forest Preserve District.

Under the agreement, the Forest Preserve has purchased much of the property for the project, the city has agreed to demolish structures to create the open space, and the Park District has promised to maintain the trails.

Recreational facilities include five outdoor swimming pools, five community centers (each with gymnasium and meeting rooms), a cultural arts center, historical museum, senior center, Forest View Racquet and Fitness Club, Heritage Tennis Club, Arlington Lakes Golf Club, Olympic Indoor Swim Center, Nickol Knoll Golf Club, Melas Park Softball Complex, Lake Arlington's 1.8 mile walk / bike path and 50 acre boating lake, Sunset Meadows driving range, athletic fields and.88 mile walking path, 45 ball diamonds (41 Park District, 4 School District), 3 football fields and 7 soccer fields (5 Park District, 2 School District), 42 playgrounds, 52 outdoor tennis courts, 16 outdoor ice skating rinks, 7 sand volleyball courts, 30 basketball courts and 17 picnic areas.

The plans are the base of a 1991 agreement among the Park District, the City of Naperville and the Forest Preserve District.

But because city staff said the direction council members wanted them to take was unclear, the council asked for revisions to the weed control ordinance, which identifies designated natural landscape areas as land owned by the city, the Naperville Park District or forest preserve districts.

Running on school days from 3:30 to 6 p.m., the program will bus pupils at the Brook Forest Elementary School, 60 Regent Drive, to the Oak Brook Park District Family Recreation Center, 1450 Forest Gate Rd.

Downers Grove voters also will determine whether their park district can kick in about $ 3 million to buy 33 acres of open space at Highland Avenue and 31st Street near the Lyman Woods Forest Preserve.

Oak Brook — Park District officials have decided to examine the costs of adding an indoor swimming pool to a yet - to - be-completed 60,000 - square - foot recreational center near park headquarters at Jorie Boulevard and Forest Gate RPark District officials have decided to examine the costs of adding an indoor swimming pool to a yet - to - be-completed 60,000 - square - foot recreational center near park headquarters at Jorie Boulevard and Forest Gate Rpark headquarters at Jorie Boulevard and Forest Gate Road.

The project is a collaboration between the park district, forest preserve district and the Will County Department of Highways.

The trail would start at Will County Forest Preserve property at 95th St. and proceed northeast through Naperville Park District land.

About 30 municipalities, forest preserve districts and park districts along the river's edge are pursuing bike path projects, he said.

The Downers Grove Park District is ready to embark on a three - year project in the Lyman Woods Forest Preserve.

The deal also would have to be approved by the local Ft. Sheridan Joint Planning Committee, which includes Highland Park, Highwood, Lake Forest and Lake County because it includes developing the historical district.

The Park District of Highland Park chose the Strike Guard system over national competitor Thor Guard, which is used in Deerfield and Lake Forest parks.