Over the past 8 months a committee of involved citizens and professionals has worked collectively to provide the first Marathon south of the loop. The race will run through Palos Heights on Sunday, May 4th.
At this time, the committee is looking for Volunteers age 18 & up. Several volunteer opportunities are available such as volunteer check-in, [...]
Can anyone recommend an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic easter eggs? They are not biodegradable.
Phyllis Schmidt
Park District of Franklin Park
(847)451-8135
pschmidt@fpparks.org
Happy Holidays!!!
During the holiday season, we need to also remember to give back to the parks and recreation field. As the IPRA/IAPD 2008 Conference draws near, the conference committee is reaching out to professionals to volunteer time at the Professional Connection. It is an opportunity for students to network with professionals who have experience in [...]
The Itasca Park District is looking to adopt an Athletic Field Allocation Policy. We are looking for examples of other park districts Field Allocation Policies. If you have a policy and are willing to email a copy of it to me, I would be greatly appreciative. My contact information is as follows:
Thank you,
Ryan Jastrzab
Superintendent of [...]
The Itasca Park District is gathering information on Babysitting Services. If your agency offers a babysitting service, would you be able to provide the following information?
What is your agency’s babysitting rates? Hourly? Daily? Monthly?
What is your agency’s babysitting hours of operation?
Does your agency offer evening babysitting?
Does your agency offer discounts to part time staff that utilize your babysitting [...]
We are looking to organize an All-Star Basketball Tournament for 5th-6th & 7th-8th grade boys. Does your agency have a basketball league for these age groups? Would you be willing to participate in this type of event? Tournament details are still to be formed based on participation interest. Please contact Ed Bjes with ideas, questions, [...]
Don’t forget today is SPRA’s first Athletic Committee Meeting, 3pm at Glen Ellyn Park District. Topic is everything basketball - youth and adult, leagues, camps, clinics, special events. Come and meet other recreation/athletic professionals - pick up and share new ideas to help your season get off to a great start. For more information call [...]
Our next Rec Section meeting will be Thursday, September 20 at 11am. We will meet at Wood Dale Park District: 111 East Foster Ave. Wood Dale, IL 60191
Everyone is invited to attend! Lunch will be provided.
Contact Alisa with any questions! 847-781-3631 or akapusinski@heparks.org
Every year members of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Recreation and Facility Management Sections work together in providing recreation professionals with a two-day educational and networking opportunity. Workshop presenters are leaders in the recreation field providing sessions that will catch the interest of students and new and seasoned professionals.
This year’s Supervisor Symposium will be [...]
I could you some help with getting my volleyball leagues off the ground. I would love to know if you guys have any specific areas you hit with your leagues or promotions that you do to get teams signed up. They Just arent coming.
David