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The Park Ridge Park District provides leisure opportunities and recreational activities to promote health and wellness and to ensure recreational and leisure choices are plenty. It’s not a place, but a lifestyle for individuals and families to spend some time with each other and meet friends. Each season the district offers hundreds of classes, special events and program series from the young child to seniors. The district mails four seasonal program brochures during the year to each household in Park Ridge. The district eeb site functions as a technology and marketing tool so residents can search and register online for programs, and special events and see our many facility amenities 24 hours a day. Three outdoor pools at these parks: Centennial Park, Hinkley Park and South Park compliment the surrounding park system the district maintains, that’s about 126 acres total. Summertime fun is abundant at these pools with swim lessons, camps and the simple pleasure of relaxing on a hot summer day. The Community Center features a fully equipped fitness room, lap and leisure pool, sauna, elevated indoor walking track, racquetball courts, full gym and fitness classrooms. Personal trainers are available to give you guidance with your fitness needs. Oakton Sports Complex is the largest parcel of land dedicated to parks and recreation. The Ice Arena is home to world-class instructors that concentrate on teaching the lifelong sport of skating. Staff includes Olympians, national champions and support staff who make the experience memorable. 44 Park Ridge | 2011 | Community Guide Parks Recreation Leisure skating, learn-to-skate and hockey classes are available year-round. Oakton Sports Complex supports a golf driving range and putting green. The range offers individual and group instruction and a full-service golf repair station. Patrons can take advantage of free seminars, club demos, putting green practice and pro shop. Paws Park Dog Park is open space fun for dogs and their owners. A variety of learning opportunities are offered through creative planning by outstanding staff at the Park District’s Preschool Program. This quality program offer 2-, 3- and 4-year old children a safe and nurturing environment. A structured curriculum emphasizes socialization and self expression through music, arts/crafts, stories, fine/large motor skills and numerous hands-on activities. The Preschool Program is certified by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The Senior Center is owned and operated by the District and serves residents of Park Ridge 55 years and older. Non-residents are also welcome to join and should contact the Senior Center for rate information. The Senior Center offers hundreds of programs and is open seven days a week. Wildwood Nature Center provides a quiet, natural setting for exploration and relaxation. Our prairie is a haven for migratory birds and is a Certified Bird and Butterfly Sanctuary by the Illinois Audubon Society. You will find a peaceful respite for walkers and a perfect place to fish. Wildwood Nature Center is home to nature classes, natural habitat animals and special events such as Earth Day. To learn more about the Park Ridge Park District and all it has to offer call 847-692-5127 or visit our web site at www.prparks.org. Director and Administrative Staff Gayle Mountcastle, Executive Director Christine Berman, Superintendent of Business & Finance April Armer, Superintendent of Recreation Terry Wolf, Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds Board of Park Commissioners Richard B. Biagi, Richard J. Brandt, Steve Hunst, Jim O’Brien, Mary Wynn Ryan, Mel Thillens, Stephen A. Vile Park Ridge Park District Discover the fun at Park Ridge Park District! Administrative Offices Community Center 1515 W. Touhy Ave. 847-692-5129 Oakton Driving Range 2800 Oakton St. 847-692-3580 Hinkley Garage 283 Busse Hwy. 847-692-5045 Maine Park Leisure Center 2701 Sibley St. 847-692-5127 Oakton Ice Arena & Sports Complex 2800 Oakton St. 847-692-3359 Senior Center 100 S. Western Ave. 847-692-3597 South Park 833 Talcott Ave. 847-692-3556 Wildwood Nature Center 529 Forestview Ave. 847-692-3570 Pictured: The “Red,White and Blue Celebration” at the Park Ridge Community Center New Year’s Eve. Children and parents enjoyed a buffet dinner, music and a number of activities throughout the night. The evening ended with a red, white and blue balloon drop. Allen Kaleta for Suin-Time Media Pictured Below: Performers in the Oakton Ice Arena’s annual Ice Show. A themed event which features over 250 Park Ridge Park District ice skaters. Photo courtesy of Gail Haller.
Park Ridge Community Fund 720 Garden St. | 847-825-5311 www.info@prcommunityfund.org info@prcommunityfund.org The Park Ridge Community Fund (PRCF) has served local families and individuals with all kinds of needs since 1958 when we opened our doors as the Park Ridge United Fund. Over half a century later, we continue to help maintain and improve the health and wellbeing of the Park Ridge community. Through our annual fund-raising campaign, you can conveniently donate nearly 20 local social service agencies. Their programs and services make a real difference in the quality of life for Park Ridge residents, many of whom are your friends and neighbors; and help keep Park Ridge a wonderful place to live and work. PRCF’s dedicated board of directors, often assisted by community members at large, serve on committees that carefully scrutinize all organizations requesting funding for programs and services, so you can be sure your donation will be well used right here in our community. You understand that what happens to people in your neighborhood, to families in your child’s school, and to others in our community does Public Library Park Ridge Public Library 20 S. Prospect Ave. | 847-825-3123 www.parkridgelibrary.org Johnny Gabor plays a solo piece during a jazz concert at the Park Ridge Public Library. Curtis Lehmkuhl for Sun-Times Media affect you. Please contact the Park Ridge Community Fund office for information on services provided by funded agencies, to volunteer or to inquire about making a donation. With your generous donation, the Park Ridge Community Fund will help ensure help is right here, whenever it is needed. Want to Make a Real Difference Right in Your Own Community? Here’s the easiest way to do it. So many important causes ask for your support these days. Busy as you are, how can you be sure your gift will truly make a The Park Ridge Public Library is located in the Uptown area of Park Ridge, across from the Pickwick Theater. The Library houses more than 215,000 books, 400 periodicals and a large collection of nonprint items, including: CDs, DVDs, video games, books on cassette and CD, and digital books. Throughout the year, the library offers classes for children, teens and adults – including reading clubs, films, educational opportunities and more. Upon request, outreach services are provided to local schools, nursing difference - and that it will benefit people in Park Ridge? The Park Ridge Community Fund is how. Our new campaign theme is “GIVING begins at home,” and that’s just what we do. The Park Ridge Community Fund is a 501(c) (3) organization and all donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Your one gift supports medical research, rehabilitation, health care education, and more, including safe emergency housing and care for women and their children; support for the sick and their families; services to help seniors stay engaged and healthy, and activities to provide wholesome outlets for youth and teens. And that’s just the homes and home bound patrons. Information about community organizations and events is available at www.parkridge.info, the community network website hosted by the Park Ridge Public Library. The Library has extensive reference resources, in print and online. More than 40 public-use computers provide access to the internet, Microsoft Office 2007 and other software. Patrons using their own laptops can access the Web via a free, fast, wireless beginning! So many people are counting on us, and if you share our belief that “giving begins at home,” I know we can count on you. With gratitude, Mary Wynn Ryan, Campaign Chair Winning Ways Marketing Each September the Park Ridge Community Fund’s “GIVING Begins at Home” campaign kicks off, hosted by the Park Ridge Chamber. Donate year round securely at www.prcommunityfund.org connection – available in the Library and on its grounds. Park Ridge Public Library cardholders can use more than 40 other suburban libraries. Patrons may also request materials from other libraries in Illinois and across the nation. Comprehensive information about the Park Ridge Public Library is available at www.parkridgelibrary. org. The Library is open seven days a week. Reference assistance is available 24/7via live chat at www.askawayillinois.info. SABELLA &GRAHAM,P.C. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS &CONSULTANTS 776 Busse Highway Park Ridge,IL 60068-2402 847-696-1611 MARTIN D. GRAHAM,CPA Fax 847-696-2975 mgraham@sgpc-cpa.com 847-825-3121 | www.parkridgechamber.org 45
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