2020 Bolingbrook Park District September/October Teaser Guide

2020 Fall Preview bolingbrookparks.org

ANNUAL REPORT page 10

WHERE TO FIND FALL PROGRAM INFO 1 page 4

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630-759-8940

630-969-5350

160 E. Boughton Rd.

6800 Main St., Third Fl.

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2 E. 22nd St., Ste. 201

630-627-4680

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55 East Loop Rd., Ste. 201

630-653-8899

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A Letter from the Executive Director Greetings Friends!

I hope you are all doing well during these unprecedented times. We continue to be grateful for the doctors, nurses, police, fire, Village of Bolingbrook, and of course our own Bolingbrook Park District employees who have all been on the front lines during this COVID-19 period.

Our Board of Commissioners and staff want to extend our gratitude and appreciation to you as well. We have heard positive feedback regarding programs and services we could offer during the quarantine. We appreciate your patience as continue to navigate through the State of Illinois Restore Illinois Plan. There is no greater joy than to hear laughter in our facilities, on our playgrounds, and people golfing, fishing, and swimming.

Bolingbrook Park District has kept to our mission of providing worldclass parks and recreation services in a fiscally responsible manner to enhance the community’s quality of life throughout this challenging time. One example of this is our commitment to fiscal responsibility through the nearly $2 million reduction in operational and capital in 2020. At the same time, we are progressing forward with our referendum projects at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex, lazy river island at Pelican Harbor, the pathway connection, and playgrounds. Our team is committed to this mission and the excellence it represents.

These times have resulted in some new and creative programming throughout the spring and summer.

This will continue into the fall. We invite you to visit our website to experience our new Digital Fall Program Guide. We will continue to evolve and meet your programming needs in this everchanging environment. Whatever your interests are, our team is prepared to continue to provide you with the world-class services you have come to know and enjoy.

This has been an interesting 50th Anniversary for Bolingbrook Park District and the fun will continue as we head toward the holiday season.

Happy Autumn everyone and thank you for your amazing support of our staff, our programs, and our services.

Sincerely,

Ron Oestreich, Executive Director

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Elected by the public and responsible for setting policy Title Secretary Commissioner Treasurer Vice President President

Name Denise Allen Dorothy Andrews Jerry Hix Melissa McCloud Sue Vastalo

Email dallen@bolingbrookparks.org dandrews@bolingbrookparks.org jhix@bolingbrookparks.org mmccloud@bolingbrookparks.org svastalo@bolingbrookparks.org

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SAME GREAT PROGRAMS, NEW WAY TO FIND THEM! FACILITY DIRECTORY Annerino Community Center (ACC) Administrative Office 201 Recreation Drive P (630) 739.0272 | F (630) 739.1039 Relay 800.526.0844

Our Fall Guide is going digital! To adapt to the changing environment, we wanted to make sure we could bring you the best possible quality programming to maximize the amount of fun! With this digital format, it allows us to change programming details quickly and bring it to you as simple as possible. Check out the details below on how you find your favorite programs and discover new ones that fill your recreational needs.

Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge 335 E. Boughton Road P (630) 739.2377 | F (630) 759.1648 Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex (BRAC) 200 S. Lindsey Lane P (630) 739.1700 | F (630) 759.5651 Boughton Ridge Golf Course 335 E. Boughton Road P (630) 739.4100 | F (630) 739.1648

STEP-BY-STEP

HOW TO FIND THE Fall PROGRAM GUIDE: 1. Visit www.bolingbrookparks.org 2. Scroll down until you see the Program Guide Cover 3. Click the button that says “View Program Guide” 4. Scroll through and find your fun!

OR, simply scan this QR Code!

Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm 475 Trout Farm Road P (630) 759.2381 Hidden Oaks Conservation Area (OAKS) 419 Trout Farm Road P (630) 739.2600 | F (630) 759.3056 LifeStyles Fitness Center 200 S. Lindsey Lane | P (630) 739.1705 201 Recreation Dr. | P (630) 739.0272 Pelican Harbor Indoor/Outdoor Aquatic Park 200 S. Lindsey Lane | P (630) 739.1705

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participant safety HOW BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT IS KEEPING YOU SAFE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

We are so excited to welcome our community back to participate in programs. We want to see you safe, healthy and having fun! Therefore, we are taking the following steps to reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 among our participants and staff:

FACE COVERINGS REQUIRED

• • •

Everyone, 2 years and up must wear a face covering while in the facility.

Children must be able to independently put on and remove face covering, as needed.

Participants will be allowed to remove face coverings when their entire class has reported to their designated programs space and participants are spaced 6-feet or more apart.

MUST PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING

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Customers and personnel are required to wear a face covering and maintain a 6-foot distance from others.

Fitness equipment at the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex will be placed with a minimum of 6-feet between equipment when a barrier cannot be used. Equipment where a barrier can be placed will have a minimum of 3-feet between equipment.

Programs when needed will have one designated entrance and exit.

Pelican Harbor Indoor Aquatic Park will have limited seating to accommodate swimmers only.

The majority of lobby and facility seating has been removed from common areas.

ENHANCED CLEANING AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

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Public restrooms: sinks, toilets, countertops, vanity mirrors and faucets in each facility will be cleaned and disinfected every 90 minutes.

The Lifestyles Fitness Center equipment will be disinfected continuously.

Programs will have a minimum of 15 minutes between classes to provide time to clean and disinfect.

Please be sure to take home everything you bring.

Water fountains will only be available via water bottle filler.

Please come prepared with bottle filled before class begins.

Hand sanitizer dispensers have been added throughout our buildings.

PERSONNEL & CUSTOMERS COMPLETING DAILY WELLNESS CHECKS

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Personnel and participants are expected to evaluate their health before coming to work or class.

Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms will be asked to stay home and communicate absence.

Personnel and participants must complete a wellness check questionnaire to ensure they are not experiencing COVID-like symptoms before starting class or using one of our facilities.

Parents please escort your child to their classroom to complete and verify accurate daily wellness checks.

LIMIT GATHERING TIME IN COMMON AREAS

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Participants are asked to come dressed and prepped for class.

Please use the bathroom and wash your hands before leaving for home and entering class.

Bring personal hand sanitizer with you to apply during class if needed.

Please wait patiently for instructors to call your class into program spaces.

All youth classes need parents or guardians to enter facility with participating child for drop off.

Please remember, no curbside drop-off unless instructed by program personnel.

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RACQUETBALL AT BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Drive

RENT 1 of our 3 courts for $8/hr LEAGUE BEGINS September 15

For more information, visit www.bolingbrookparks.org/racquetball or call 630.783.6509

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MEN’S FLAG FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS AUGUST 23

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FREE AGENTS: Contact Ryan Kertson at rkertson@bolingbrookparks.org

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Sundays at Central Park (201 Recreation Dr.) Register your team by August 4 for discounted rate

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SWIM LESSONS at Pelican Harbor Indoor / Outdoor Aquatic Park

Gymnastics Dream Big Work Hard Never Give Up

Swim Lesson Checklist:

Ages 18 mo. & up Skill Development & Classes Team Gymnastics

Build confidence Learn to swim Be safe Have fun!

Lessons begin September 8

REGISTER HERE!

LEARN FUNDAMENTALS • HAVE FUN • EVERYONE INCLUDED •

Classes start August 23!

• HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION AGES 2 YEARS & UP •

STARTING SEPTEMBER 14 Bolingbrook Park District

YOUTH SPORTS Our NEW in-house program offers a wide variety of sports. Coaches are hired and trained by our staff to give you and your athlete the highest quality experience.

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Everyone can

dance!

Bolingbrook Park District offers programs in these areas:

After School

Non-Competitive

NATURE PROGRAMS!

Competitive (DanceForce)

CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 31!

Adult

Mammal Mania!

September 23

Register here!

Hot Cider Hike October 9

Hidden Oaks Conservation Area

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419 Trout Farm Road

Bolingbrook Park District

Preparing your child for Kindergarten Fall Session Starts Ready for Kindergarten!

Pre-K 4 Year Old Preschool 3 Year Old Preschool Soon 2B3 Preschool Little Learners

Ages 2-3 years

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August 31

LEARN MORE: www.bolingbrookparks.org/preschool

3 Sites Annerino Community Center 201 Recreation Dr. Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex 200 S. Lindsey Ln. Hidden Oaks Nature Center 419 Trout Farm Rd.

NEW AND IMPROVED WAY TO RECEIVE RESIDENT RATES! We understand that it has been a challenging time for all of us. We want to see you soon and to help do that, we made it easier to come back to Bolingbrook Park District!

No more paperwork, no more physical Resident ID’s to register for programs! All you have to do now is provide a Driver’s License, State Identification, or School Identification that states you are a resident of Bolingbrook and you qualify for the discount!

EXAMPLE: When you come to Pelican Harbor Aquatic Park all you need is your ID that proves you’re a resident and that’s it! That gets you in the door to have fun at the discounted rate.

Yes, it is that easy!

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We can’t wait to see you soon.

If you have any questions, please contact: CCManagers@bolingbrookparks.org

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association SAFETY • FUN • TEAMWORK INCLUSION • INTEGRITY 10 Montrose Drive, Romeoville, IL • 815-407-1819 • www.nwcsra.org

ABOUT US

INCLUSION SERVICES

Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA) represents the partnership between Bolingbrook Park District, Lockport Township Park District, Plainfield Park District, the Village of Romeoville, Brookeridge Park District and Justice Park District.

Our partner districts work collaboratively with Northern Will

Our mission is to provide meaningful recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities that enhance their overall quality of life by creating a community that empowers, connects and provides limitless possibilities.

choice in the least restrictive environment. In order to secure the

County Special Recreation Association to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability who wish to participate in a program through the park district. All individuals who meet program eligibility requirements should be provided the opportunity to participate in recreation programs of their appropriate level of support for a successful inclusion experience, a minimum of two weeks advance notice to the district hosting the program is requested. For additional questions regarding inclusion support you can contact the Accessibility Services

Join our mailing list: email msiebert@nwcsra.org

Manager for NWCSRA at 815-407-1819 ext. 204.

Be sure to also “Like” us on Facebook!

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2019 Annual Report

Bolingbrook Park District proved in 2019 that our services provide endless fun for Bolingbrook’s 76,606 residents. It was a big year with the official start of the referendum projects that were approved in 2018. The board of commissioners are proud to celebrate many large milestones including: • Receiving the Illinois Park and Recreation Association’s Exceptional Workplace Award • Securing an increased number of grants • The development of new partnerships • Planning for the celebration of our 50th Anniversary in 2020.

We truly are… where

the fun is!

Projects

The projects team completed over 20 capital and non-capital projects in 2019 including: Replacement of four playgrounds at the following parks: • Poplar Park (870 Poplar Ln.) • Heritage Park (702 Paxson Dr.) • Jaycee Park (550 Lily Cache Ln.) • Lily Cache Greenway (West on Parkside Dr. off Weber Rd.) Renovation of Pelican Harbor’s Lazy River Island Completion of the HVAC replacement at Annerino Community Center Repairs and resurfacing to pathways, tennis courts and basketball courts Several pieces of equipment and fleet vehicles for our Buildings, Grounds and Natural Resources team.

Enhancing the Quality of Life of Bolingbrook Residents Program Participation Statistics 2019

Nature

885

Special Recreation

2,245

Early Childhood

1,182

Aquatic

Preschool

17,337

Health & Fitness

69,615

Adult & Senior

512

260

105,700 individuals participated in Bolingbrook Park District programs in 2019

Athletics

4,343

Day Camp

2,203 10

127,402

Youth & Teen

1,440

attended a Pelican Harbor open swim

Dance

1,534

Extended Care

Block Parties

1,528

3,728

38,3

Silver Sn fitness

1,004

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495

Gymnastics & Cheer

3,679

19,134

103

276

Park Permits were issued

Over $17,000

in donations received funded by the Foundation for Bolingbrook Parks

Over $12,000

was awarded through the Bolingbrook Park District Financial Assistance Program

167

LCSRA inclusion placements

4,369

members of Pelican Harb Indoor/Outdoo Aquatic Park

Open Spaces

Bolingbrook Park District maintains 50 park properties with a total of 1,106 acres. In addition, there are 183,224 square feet of facility and concession stand space district-wide.

Our team planted a total of 100 trees, 99 shrubs, 363 perennials, 4,966 native plants and plugs, and 7,653 annual plants. The plantings were possible due to the memorial tree program and replacement tree plan, the conversion of annual beds to perennial beds and being awarded grants from both Illinois American Water and ComEd Green Region. The team also treated close to 600 trees to reduce or eliminate Emerald Ash Borer.

Our Team

The business/finance department processed the following: 4,979 vendor invoices, 1,047 refunds, 3,764 daily cash receipts, 18,590 ACH billings, 13,057 payroll checks and direct deposits, and 861 W2 forms.

Our customer care representatives answered a total of 73,533 incoming telephone calls and processed more than $2,700,000 in transactions.

Bolingbrook Park District’s website had 204,617 unique visitors of which 20.85% were returning users.

Bolingbrook Park District team members participated in continuing education/training opportunities through the following organizations: • National Aquatic Institute • National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) • Crisis Prevention Institute • Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) • American Camp Association • National Playground Institute • Will County Health Department • Illinois State Pesticide • Medic First Aid • Ninja Zone • Park District Risk Management Association (PDRMA)

Financial Trends

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Financial sustainability is a strategic initiative the district has been focused on to protect the assets of the community. A key component of that is alternative revenue sources. The district saw an increase of $598,000 in grants and donations from 2018 to 2019. One of our most successful partnerships was renewed in 2019 with AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Bolingbrook. This long-standing partnership has resulted in countless free programs and services for our community over the past 18 years. The partnership has brought Bolingbrook Park District nearly $360,000 since 2001.

2,050

members of LifeStyles Fitness Center

Another key component of our financial sustainability initiative is to carefully monitor expenses. Both corporate expenses and programs/services expenses were held to only a 1% increase. This was accomplished without sacrificing quality for our residents.

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PARDON OUR DUST as we improve the Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex to give YOU the best possible experience.

As a result of the successful 2018 referendum, this project includes:

Renovated Main Entrance and New Program Space

As of July 1

As of July 1

New Family Changing Rooms

Renovated Locker Rooms

ANTICIPATED COMPLETION DATE:

JANUARY 2021

For more updates, please visit www.bolingbrookparks.org/referendum 12

Acres

Skate Park

Horseshoes

Fishing

Biking, Hiking

Restroom

Pavillion/Shelter

Picnic Tables

Parking Lot

Roller Hockey

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Volleyball

Soccer Fields

Football Field

Cricket Fields

Baseball/Softball

Basketball Courts

Tennis Courts

Pickelball Courts

Playgrounds

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Concessions

BOLINGBROOK PARKS

Arrowhead Pond 349 W. Robinhood Way

3.4

Balstrode Park 181 Thackeray Drive

6.2

Blackhawk Pond 600 Blackhawk Lane

3.3 1

Bloomfield Oasis 1614 Prairieview Blvd Bradford Park 490 Bradford Place

6.8

Bulldog Park 351 Blair Lane

19.2

Central Park 201 Recreation Drive

71.7

Century Park 1675 Apple Valley Drive

16

Champions Park 1600 Firethorn

8.8

Cider Creek Park 1755 Apple Valley Drive

4

ComEd Greenway North & South at power lines

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Community Park 600 Kingsbrooke Crossing

15

Drafke Park 1125 Quail Run

6.7

DuPage River Greenway from Royce Road to Indian Boundary Park

92.2

Erickson Park 398 W. Briarcliff Road

0.5 4.3

Freedom Park 1600 Park Place Gateway Wetlands 680 Feathersound Drive

49.9

Heritage Park 702 Paxson Drive

5.6 16

Hidden Lakes Historic Trout Farm 475 Trout Farm Road Indian Boundary Park 990 W. Boughton Road

62.4

Indian Chase Meadows 525 Pheasant Chase Drive

34.2 1

Ivanhoe Park 190 Falconridge Way

47.1 / 27

James S. Boan Woods 410 Schmidt Road Jaycee Park 550 Lily Cache Lane

7.2

Johansen Farm Park 770 Hartford Lane

1.6

Knights of Columbus Park 190 Northridge Drive

18.4 8

Liberty Park 298 N. Orchard Drive

3.5

Lilac Park 1561 Clear Drive Lily Cache Greenway West of Orchard Drive along Lily Cache Creek

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Lily Cache Sports Fields 1387 Hassert Boulevard Lily Cache Sports Fields-West Campus 1505 Trails End Lane

32.1

Lions Park 220 W. Briarcliff

5.4

Pathways Pond 220 N. Schmidt Road

3.6

Plimmer Park 401 Lily Cache Lane

10.5

Poplar Park 870 Poplar Lane

3.6

Prairie Trails 1370 Danhof Drive

48.4

Remington Lakes Sport Complex 811 W. Remington Blvd.

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Riverbend Park 1940 Danube Way

1.2 3.6

River Hills Park 2290 Misty Creek Trail Rotary Park 470 E. Briarcliff Road

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6.8

Schraeder Park 469 E. Briarcliff Road

1.3

St. Francis Park 299 White Water Drive

2.3

Sunset Park 1500 Waterside Drive

7.4

The Forest 1399 Carriage Lane

0.8

Veterans Park 1877 Leeds Road Volunteer Park 200 S. Lindsey Lane

12 66.2

Winston Woods 200 Winston Drive

42.1

Wipfler Park 549 Rockhurst Road

13 10.5

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201 Recreation Dr. . Bolingbrook, IL 60440

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