Sentences with phrase «say park districts»

But private clubs better learn to live with a little healthy competition and turf - sharing, say park districts.

The rest of the money will come from the Chicago Park District, the city, private fundraising efforts, and potentially state contributions, said park district spokeswoman Jessica Maxey - Faulkner.

Much of the renovation work left to be done is on the 82 - year - old fountain itself, said Park District preservation architect Michael Fus.

Wilson said the park district's timeline for reviewing its options involves getting as much information in its hands as possible so it do an analysis of the information and try to decide if the lease is something even worth further discussion, or if it's something that doesn't fit within the framework of the park district.

Goettel said the park district's attorney, Robert Kohn, wrote the release — which also contains a direct quote from Goettel — and presented it to the board for approval.

Sheridan Shore's lease with the reclamation district expires in March 2016 and the Wilmette park district board recently voted to approach the district in coming weeks to explore the possibility of taking over the lease in 2016, said park district executive director Steve Wilson.

«It is almost unbelievable how this fountain has captured the popular imagination, «said park district Supt. George T. Donoghue, who two weeks after its opening was forced to order one - way traffic on the «east outer drive «and the «west outer drive «(Lake Shore Drive and Columbus Drive) during the evening hours when the fountain «s light display was in progress.

He also said the park district is weighing whether to expand the village's popular Lakeview Center to better accommodate requests from people who want to rent the facility for large parties and other functions.

In crafting the latest proposal, Park Board President Ken Nolan said the Park District had offered to allow the school district to use a finger of land on the park's southeast side for storm water retention.

The 110 - by -80-foot expanse will include a path, herb beds with perennial borders, raised beds for use by disabled volunteers, two benches and a large, curb - enclosed grassy bowl in the center where residents can hold weddings and other special events, said Park District Director Richard Grodsky.

Sears Holdings and Kmart are donating to the Park District so the ceremony can also serve to kick off a 2013 fundraising effort for the March of Dimes in partnership with Kmart, said Park District spokeswoman Jessica Maxey - Faulkner, who did not have the exact amount of the donation available this afternoon.

A survey of seniors showed that more than 100 opposed smoking, while 22 were in favor of it, said Park District director Rudolph Nelson.

According to park director Robert Dunsmuir, that loan is owed to three couples, and he said the Park District is asking them if they would consider having the debt paid off now.

Margaret Resnick, deputy Park District director, said the Park District tries to keep its boundaries the same as the village's.

Mary Kalou, assistant superintendent for business, said Park District officials and members of the Arlington Heights Youth Athletic Association met with school officials last month to propose a baseball diamond and soccer fields at South.

But Brault hedged on specifics and said the Park District will not consider the possibility of a new beach until it determines whether obtaining the harbor lease is fiscally responsible.

Director of Parks and Recreation John Curran said the park district initially listed the property, which is less than three acres, for $ 1,125,000 but received no offers.

Wilson said the park district gets many calls from people who want to rent out the Lake View Center for weddings and other functions, but he said that that building is too small for larger events.

«Obviously it is an extremely frustrating thing,» said Park District Director Roy Cripe.

City Manager John Berley said the Park District has been asked to contribute one - third of an acre, which contains five parking spaces.

Dunsmuir said the park district explored the possibility of building an educational facility on the marsh grounds several years ago but rejected the idea because of high costs and potential disruption of marsh ecosystems.

Though Park District officials called the Wilder Mansion a «white elephant» when the swap was first proposed, they have agreed to accept the building if the city installs a new elevator and sprinkler system, said Park District director William Grodsky.

With months left until his December 2014 retirement, Schimmel said the park district will be working on several projects, including seeking grant funding for improvements to the Community Arts Center, Willow Stream Park and Green Lake Park.

He said the Park District needs to generate more revenue to keep up with the growing population's needs.

Commissioner Tom Lewis said the Park District will not lose money on the land.

Spokesman Matt Libs said park district representatives also would share preliminary plans for the five - acre circular facility with attendees at the 7 to 8 p.m. gathering at the Performing Arts Center, 16801 S. 80th Ave. Libs said the facility would be located near the intersection of 84th Avenue and 183rd Street, north of the Metra railroad tracks and buffered on one side by wetlands.

«It's going to be very exciting to turn that building, which is already a historic treasure, into a facility people are going to really enjoy,» said Park District Executive Director William Grodsky.

Schyman said the park district has an award - winning marketing and communications department in addition to its regular public meetings and community surveys.

«Those pools haven't been properly maintained in five years,» said Park District Executive Director Greg Petry.

Buffalo Grove officials have long contemplated opening an arts center, but the cost has been the primary hurdle, said Park District Executive Director Dan Schimmel, who has been with the district for 22 years.

Of nearly 1,500 reported cases of injuries suffered on Chicago Park District properties last year, for example, only four resulted in court settlements or findings of park district liability, said park district Treasurer Jack Mathews.

«We spoke with our architects and found out that for what we wanted, we will need more money than we first anticipated,» said Park District Director Diane McCray.

She said park district officials have said they can not legally levy the concession fee on private clubs.

Knopp said Park District officials should have made it clear they didn't have additional funds available for construction.

The levy will pay to operate 2,100 acres on behalf of 77,000 district residents, said park district Assistant Director Jerry Baer.

He said the park district borrowed money to build a golf course several years ago.

She said the park district is hoping to hear in the next two months whether its application for a $ 233,000 stormwater management grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant program will be approved.

Tayler said the Park District is paying $ 450 a month to L.B. Anderson to provide parking for 20 to 25 full - time staff members.

«Until I have it in writing, saying, «We're closed,» I can't say for sure,» said Park District Director Dan Brown.

«We should consider this park site because of its good location,» said Park District Executive Director Tom Mammoser.

She said the Park District's plan to show free movies on the stadium's giant screens in October could inspire the museums to use the stadium for similar public events.

In his letter, Brown said the Park District refused the state Transportation Department's informal request for a more detailed plan of the proposed park, saying the state was told to file a Freedom of Information Act request.

Trustee James Gebis defended the village staff «s role in the permit delay, saying the the park district had not supplied necessary information in time.

In a Dec. 16 letter, Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson said Park District leaders have not been allies.

The teen center will be geared toward junior high and high school students, said park district director Rudy Nelson.

Park Director Kirk Reimer said the Park District spent about $ 180,000 on the filter.

Once the data is evaluated, the Park District Board will determine when or if the range will reopen, said Park District spokeswoman Beth Woods.

A steep slope will separate the half - acre park from the wetlands on its north and west sides, said Park District project manager Lois Gordon.

Swimming will be prohibited at Jarvis Beach, 7400 N. Sheridan Rd., and Juneway Terrace Beach, 7800 N. Sheridan Rd., until the next set of test results are ready, probably by Sunday, said Park District spokeswoman Lisa Arizzi.

Debra Silverstein, 50th, said the Park District told her its budget had been cut.