Year in Review 2022 - Carol Stream Park District

2022 YEAR IN REVIEW

Dear Carol Stream Park District Residents!

Welcome to the 2022 Year in Review I am pleased to report that 2022 was a “comeback” year! After the long pause of operations in 2020, we found that 2021 wasn’t an immediate bounce-back year as we resumed operations but under the State’s health protocols We had hoped for a speedy recovery, but 2021 still seemed to be a hesitant year for many people to return to normal activities Gratefully, we saw comfort levels come back in 2022 with a steady rise in participation, so we can finally archive both 2020 and 2021 years and move forward

I am glad you, our residents, are once again comfortable participants in park district programs and that we can provide that sense of community and inclusivity wholeheartedly for you. Park District staff work diligently to develop programs and services that include ages from six months to 99 years plus, because we want to make sure that there are opportunities for everyone Our slogan of “Where Everyone is Welcome” is how we want you to feel at your Park District - Welcomed! We are a safe zone for all family and individual dynamics We strive through our programs, parks and services to offer a diverse, equal and inclusive environment that is important to our community and to the thousands of residents who use the Park District every year

Here’s a few highlights from 2022 that we are proud to present and that you can read more about in this Year in Review:

It’s been documented that many Americans have shifted their priorities around health and social activities since 2020 and are choosing to put more emphasis on a healthy lifestyle - exercising, eating right and improving mental health. Those seeking that balance have chosen our neighborhood fitness center, Fountain View Fitness In 2022, membership increased 10 7 percent, with over 130,000 total visits from members Fountain View Fitness is “Where Everyone is Welcome to Work Out ”

Another highlight from 2022 includes a resurgence in our sports leagues We had over 2,300 kids and 3,500 adults participate in in-house leagues such as baseball, basketball, dodgeball, kickball, softball, soccer and volleyball McCaslin Park Sports Complex housed 190 visiting adult softball teams over the season Adult pickleball leagues became quite popular in the community in 2022, and we are looking to offer more opportunities to picklers in 2023

Our popular preschool program filled fast in 2022, and virtual preschool ran with students from other states, such as Connecticut and Ohio! Awesome Adventure Summer Camp had several sold-out weeks that has prompted us to offer an additional “outdoor” camp in 2023 Theatre performances are strong again with two casts for each production Watching our Carol Stream kids on stage is entertaining and heartwarming The Forte Dance Company and the Springers Gymnastics Team participated in dance and gymnastics competitions to receive many achievement awards The Dolphins Swim Team was able to compete again in large meets and bring home some medals We are proud of all our kids!

Major renovations began immediately in 2022 on Coral Cove Water Park as soon as it closed in early August, and we can now look forward to an incredible 2023 season! These renovations have given the water park more efficient operating systems and longevity for the years to come Coyote Crossing Mini Golf, with its themed days, pop-up days, and event specials saw about 13,700 rounds played in 2022.

In Parks news, we resurfaced trails and playgrounds to make accessibility and mobility easier for all residents who use them We have projects underway in which we’ve received grants to help funding, many of which will be in progress during 2023, such as Community and Walter Parks In 2022 we received a grant from Project Wingspan to increase native plants within the Bark Park to alleviate flooding in a low-lying area

Read about these projects and more in this Year in Review It was with your help that we made this comeback in 2022thank you!

And remember, we are here, we are open, and we welcome you fully - come out and recreate!

Jim Reuter Executive Director

B O A R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S

The Park District Board of Commissioners are a group of seven elected officials who serve without compensation They act as the legislative and policymaking body of the District in the operation, control, improvement and planning of its parks, recreation programs, facilities, personnel and fiscal operations. In addition to attending bi-monthly park board meetings, the Commissioners attend ad hoc committee meetings, Carol Stream Parks Foundation meetings and various park district and community events throughout their tenure.

Commissioners also participate in the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ Board Development Program As commissioners gain service and knowledge through their involvement and attendance at continuing educational opportunities, they gain ascending levels of designation (from Notable, to Distinctive, and culminating at Master Board Member). The following Commissioners have achieved Master Board member designation: Dan Bird, Brenda Gramann, John Jaszka, Jacqueline Jeffery, Tim Powers and Brian Sokolowski Commissioner Anthony Del Preto has achieved Notable Board Member ranking

We’d like to give special thanks to Commissioner John Jaszka who will be retiring from the Park Board in the coming year 2023. Having been first elected in 2011, he has dedicated his time, experience and support through such notable projects as: Fountain View Recreation Center, McCaslin Athletic Fields, Armstrong Park renovation, the Bark Park, Coral Cove Water Park Renovation, numerous playgrounds, Glenbard North High School Turf Field, multiple pathways through the District and the connection to the Great Western Trail. He is a strong supporter of the District’s intergovernmental partnerships which create cost savings while allowing for improved recreational amenities Commissioner Jaszka’s final meeting will be May 8, 2023

Carol Stream Park District Board of Commissioners (from left to right) Tim Powers, President; Brenda Gramann, Commissioner; Dan Bird, Commissioner; Brian Sokolowski, Commissioner; John Jaszka, Commissioner; Jacqueline Jeffery, Commissioner; Anthony Del Preto, Vice President.

The Carol Stream Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to public parks and recreation programs of the Carol Stream Park District. The Foundation is managed by a volunteer board of directors who live or work locally. Through generous donations, bike club membership fees and fundraising events, the Foundation raised $6,000 in 2022. That money is used to support the Carol Stream Park District and projects benefiting the community.

The Foundation presented a donation of $3,000 toward the youth scholarship fund Spring brought the enrollment of 30 Foundation Bike Club members, whose registration fees generated $1,025 The Annual Foundation Duck Race returned to Coral Cove Water Park and raised $1,507 A second bike fix-it station was installed along the bike path near the Carol Stream Park District’s Bark Park for all to enjoy.

At the end of 2022, we thanked and said farewell to board members Alann Petersen and Mike Ashby Alann was a founding member in 2011 and has made many contributions during his tenure He was instrumental in growing the Foundation's recognition in the community Mike Ashby joined the Foundation in 2018 and could always be counted on to lend a helping hand We thank them for their dedicated service to the Foundation and community.

If you are interested in giving back to the community and would like to serve on the Foundation Board, please contact us at 630-7846120.

We give many thanks to the 2022 Carol Stream Parks Foundation Board: Frank Parisi, Donna Freeman, Clem Malinowki, Mike Ashby, Dana Hybl, Carol Floren, Alann Petersen and Todd Powell.

The Veterans Memorial Plaza is a beautiful gathering place for the community and the site of military services such as the observation of Memorial Day, Flag Day and Veterans Day. The Veterans Memorial Plaza is supported by the community through generous donations and brick sales which are ongoing In 2022, four commemorative bricks were installed at the plaza in recognition of those who served in the armed forces In honor of long time VFW member and WWII veteran Ted Callas, the Veterans of Foreign War Post 10396 purchased a commemorative bench acknowledging his years in service

The bench was unveiled and dedicated during the Memorial Day service. Over the summer, a park district staff member added granite boarders to the five military monuments giving them a clean and finished look. Two small plaques were added near the POW monument, honoring disabled veterans and all military families for their sacrifices. In fall as part of an Eagle Scout project two Ivory Lilac trees were installed at Veterans Memorial Plaza. Kramer Trees generously donated the two trees and mulch and were present with park district staff to oversee the installation.

A W A R D S & G R A N T S

G F O A A W A R D

The Park District received the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report for the 21st consecutive year. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

The Carol Stream Park District is the recipient of a Community Development Block Grant through DuPage County to cover a portion of the Community Park improvements that have been planned through input from the surrounding residents during the Master Planning Process. The District plans on beginning renovations in late spring of 2023, with the majority of improvements to be completed by year end.

The District applied for a OSLAD Grant (Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development) through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in 2022 Just recently awarded in March 2023, this grant provides $400,000 towards a renovation of the park to include: new accessible playground, new parking lot, a pickleball court and improved fields

The recreation department was awarded the PowerPlay! Beyond School Grant from the Illinois Association of Park Districts. This funding supported the purchase of equipment for new ninja classes within our gymnastics program area.

P A R T N E R S H I P S

The Park District is proud of its many strong partnerships. Our partnerships allow the sharing of expertise, equipment, services and activities for our community. They help make Carol Stream a great place to live and enjoy recreational activities.

In addition, the Park District partners with the Village of Carol Stream as Fountain View Recreation Center was the host building for the annual Holiday Tree Lighting. Outdoor events included caroling and music performances by the Glenbard North Band and Choir. Santa arrived to light the tree, then families moved indoors for fun activities. The indoor activities included photos with Santa, giveaways and games provided by the Carol Stream Library, hot chocolate provided by the Carol Stream Parks Foundation, crafts provided by the Village of Carol Stream and performances by the Carol Stream Park District Forte’ Dance company. Approximately 360 participants attended this holiday event.

We participated in the 45th annual Christmas Sharing event with our community volunteers and partners, providing 186 families with toys, food, toiletry and hygiene items, to make their holiday season a little brighter.

We partnered with the Rotary Club of Carol Stream to conduct a coat drive. The drive collected over 1,000 coats that were donated to local resale shops that serve the Carol Stream Community.

We partner with Glenbard North High School annually by sharing sport fields and facilities. An intergovernmental agreement grants their swim team use of the indoor pool at Fountain View Recreation Center

In partnership with Community Consolidated School District 93, we offer ActivKids Before and After School Program to all CCSD93 students, which is held in the schools

We partner with Evergreen School by an intergovernmental agreement that provides park district gym space for programming. Through this agreement we share in the cost of construction and ongoing maintenance of Evergreen Gym.

The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) supports adults with special needs. The Fountain View Recreation Center hosts the WDSRA Rec & Roll program which offers assistance with daily living skills and fun activities. WDSRA provides Inclusion Services at no cost to participants that simply indicate that special accommodations are needed for participation in Park District programming

The Carol Stream Fire District used the indoor pool at Fountain View Recreation Center and Veterans Park Lake for rescue diving and training drills

We partner with the Carol Stream Library to utilize land on Kuhn Road at Horizon Park. This otherwise unused parcel now houses a Disc Golf Course for use by our community.

We partner with the Village of Glendale Heights and exchange amenities so that Carol Stream residents can golf at Glendale Lakes Golf Course at their resident rates and their residents can use our indoor pool at our resident rates.

The ActivKids program provides both Before and After Care in the six CCSD93 schools for a convenient childcare option. The 2021-2022 school year ended with 839 school year registrations, which accounts for 256 individual participants. 781 daily flex passes were sold from January-May.

The 2022-2023 school year had 833 school-year registrations through December, representing 227 individuals 763 daily flex passes were sold from August-December The 2022 year-end revenue was $381,020 compared to $168,280 in 2021 New in 2022, special activity bins were rotated between schools to give participants something exciting to look forward to every couple of weeks.

Days Off Club was held when school wasn't in session and was available for kids in any school district. Participants enjoyed six field trips, nine special events and eight theme days. There were 712 registrants throughout the year and revenue increased to $26,099, compared to $19,611 in 2021

Adult Trips saw the first full year of trips since the pandemic 31 day trips ran for 624 participants Overnight trips were brought back for fall 45 participants traveled to San Antonio, TX for nine days of history and culture, visiting the Alamo, the Lyndon B Johnson Ranch, and the famous San Antonio Riverwalk. The overnight trip brought in an unbudgeted total revenue of $51,286. Program Guide Preview Day was introduced to promote trips and events seasonally. This free event provided advanced registration for the next season's programs. Adult trips generated $31,225 in revenue compared to $11,282 in 2021.

Between summer and fall seasons, the Dolphins Swim Team had 164 swimmers, totaling over $50,000 in revenue. There were 1,163 group and private swim lesson registrations, generating over $90,000. Coral Cove Water Park had 1,300 season pass holders, 17,313 daily passes sold, and 28,090 total visitors throughout the summer Overall, Coral Cove made over $222,000 in revenue in 2022

Awesome Adventure Camp experienced an increase in enrollment, with 2,778 total registrations and multiple sold out weeks. 304 individual campers traveled to 11 field trip locations, enjoyed 11 special events, visited six parks on a rotating basis, participated in 21 different theme days, and swam three days per week Awesome Adventure Camp exceeded budget expectations, bringing in a total of $301,338 in revenue, compared to $227,484 in 2021

C O N C E S S I O N S

Concessions operations at McCaslin Park, Coral Cove Water Park, and Fountain View Recreation Center generated over $318,696 in revenue. Popular items at McCaslin Park included Gatorade with 10,330 sold, hot dogs with 8,805 sold, alcohol with 19,997 sold and pretzels with 6,365 sold Popular items at Coral Cove Water Park included Mini Melts with 5,711 sold, pretzels with 3,672 sold, pizza with 3,446 slices sold, and shaved ice with 2,548 sold Even our four-legged friends could enjoy a “cool” treat this summer with Pup Treats being sold at the ballpark

C O Y O T E C R O S S I N G M I N I G O L F

About 13,700 rounds were played in 2022 at Coyote Crossing Mini Golf

The facility generated over $94,500 in revenue Coyote Crossing hosted multiple special events including 80’s Glow Golf Theme Night, Wacky Golf, Red, White and Blue Glow Golf, May the Course Be With You, and Not So Scary Golf The Coyote Hideout space allowed patrons to spend more time at the facility playing lawn games and enjoying concessions Alcohol sales were offered on Theme Nights Mini Melts and ice cream were a huge hit with a total of 1,020 sold!

D A N C E

The dance program had 374 dancers in 2022, between recital, seasonal, dance company and adult classes The Spring Dance Recital, with The Show Must Go On theme, took place on stage at Glenbard North High School with 642 tickets sold The Holiday Dance Showcase was also held at Glenbard North for a nearly sold out show, with 690 in attendance Forte Dance Company attended two competitions and received many awards, including seven top 10 placements, judge’s choice and seven Diamond awards. Forte also performed for the community at the Holiday Tree Lighting and the Polar Express event. Dance generated $92,869 in revenue in 2022 compared to $63,790 in 2021.

G Y M N A S T I C S

Gymnastics had a monumental year with 1,702 participants between instructional classes (many of which were full), private lessons, and open gym. CSPD was awarded a $1,000 PowerPlay grant which was used to develop and launch our ninja program. There were three levels of ninja classes, with participants ranging in age from 2 to 12. The grant funded the purchase of items such as ninja steps, fun conditioning equipment, and a teeter totter, which is a class favorite. The Springers Gymnastics Team started their fall season with 54 participants and finished the year with 1st place sweeps at two competitions. Gymnastics generated $288,373 in revenue, up from $176,654 in 2021.

Fountain View Fitness had quite the bounce back-year in 2022. The fitness center had over 130,000 visits from members, ending the fiscal year with 1,371 all-inclusive members, 405 corporate members and 213 walking track members 2,882 daily passes were also sold Total fitness revenue exceeded $850,000 – a 10 7% increase from 2021

Fountain View Fitness saw an increase in personal training compared to 2021. A total of 746 sessions were sold with the most popular package being our 6-pack promo special. The most successful PT promo was the March 17 special – 17% off all personal training packages.

As many as 70 weekly classes were offered with options seven days a week Group fitness class attendance approached 25,000 participants A Zumba event was held in support of Autism Awareness Month with 52 participants

Monthly member challenges were held throughout the year with 818 registrations. The 500-Mile Challenge was the most popular, with 127 participants registered to walk, run or jog 500 miles by the end of the year. 26 people completed their 500 miles! Other member challenges included the February Heart challenge, May The Fit Be With You, July Summer Cookout challenge, the November Burn the Turkey challenge and the December 12 days of Fitmas challenge All challenges were free and different prizes were offered each month to help motivate members to meet their fitness goals

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Twenty-six preschoolers finished the 2021-2022 school year and preschool graduation was held at Fountain View Recreation Center with 50 graduates For the 2022-2023 school year, there were nine in-person preschool classes and 146 participants Extended Care also ran for the first time, with a mid-day session. One Virtual Preschool class ran with participants from other states of Connecticut and Ohio. Due to increased demand, two Learn With Me classes were scheduled per week. Parentteacher conferences were offered to families for the first time in many years. Community and parent visitors were also re-introduced into the preschool program, with visits from the Carol Stream Police and Fire Departments as well as parents who presented on holidays such as Kwanzaa, Day of the Dead, and Diwali The new playground at Simkus Recreation Center was dedicated to long-time preschool teacher, Kathy Earnest, who has been with the park district since 1990 In total, preschool classes generated $207,676 in revenue, compared to $115,981.

Spring Break Mini Camps ran for all five days with a total of 63 participants. Summer Preschool ran for all 10 weeks with a total of 140 participants. Winter Break Mini Camps ran for the first time in several years with 46 participants, bringing in a $5,811 in early childhood camp revenue for the year

The multi-purpose rooms at Fountain View and Simkus Recreation Center hosted parties, receptions, showers, ceremonies and meetings in 2022 Revenue for the year totaled $137,378

Approximately 178 rentals were held at our eight park shelters, bringing in $20,650 in revenue

161 children celebrated their birthday at our various locations Both indoor and outdoor parties were popular including Splashtastic pool parties at Coral Cove Waterpark and Mini Golf parties. Revenue for the year more than doubled from 2021 and totaled $29,851

Seven various community and family special events were held, servicing over 1,367 participants Polar Express and Teenie Weenie New Year’s Eve Ball returned after a two-year hiatus Seasonal events like Spring Fling Breakfast, Flashlight Egg Hunt and Trick or Treat Trail continue to be popular The first annual Family Fun Run/Walk was held at Bierman Park in July Over 160 participants of all ages enjoyed walking/running through fun obstacles like sprinklers, tires, bubbles and more The event was held to commemorate Unplug Illinois Day, which encourages people to ditch their electronic devices and "unplug" to enjoy local parks and recreation Revenue for the year was $19,099.

The most popular special interest classes included Babysitting Basics, Young Rembrandts art classes, kids cooking classes, Tot Rock and Kid Rock, Spanish classes, Code Ninjas, Glitzy Girls, and magic classes. Revenue exceeded $24,000, compared to just over $13,000 in 2021, and there were 308 total registrants.

e are fortunate to have local businesses who give back to the ommunity through sponsorships or donations In 2022, we worked with ver 40 businesses who gained valuable visibility, one on one interaction ith participants, and extensive marketing reach in the community when ponsoring park district programs, events, sports teams, and ournaments. Generous donations and sponsorships keep our programs ffordable. In 2022, the District received over $41,600 in sponsorships.

Thank you to 5/3 Bank who donated $2,500 to the Youth Scholarship Fund in 2022. This fund provides financial support for children in our community who would otherwise not be able to participate in a variety of recreational activities (like swim lessons, baseball, dance, theatre, etc.). We appreciate their continuing support of our Community! The Park District provides an average of $15,000 in scholarship awards ever year.

McCaslin Park, Armstrong Park, Red Hawk Park and Fountain View Recreation Center hosted 44 events including baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, and volleyball tournaments.

Over 2,300 kids participated in basketball, baseball, dodgeball, soccer, softball and volleyball leagues. Another 3,500 adults participated in basketball, cup-in-hand kickball, dodgeball, floor hockey, pickleball, softball and volleyball leagues. We hit another milestone with adult softball tournaments, and housed 190 teams over the course of the season.

Total revenue for all athletic programs and leagues exceeded $600,000 and revenue for field and gym rentals exceeded $280,000

T H E A T R E

The winter production of the Little Mermaid had 73 participants, split into two casts, who each performed at Glenbard North High School 607 friends and family members attended the performances The summer production of Beauty & the Beast saw an increase in enrollment, with 117 participants, split into two casts. There were four performances with a total of 1,761 tickets sold. Numerous seasonal theatre workshops also ran, including the sold out Little Mermaid and Descendants programs. With the return of the full-scale productions, theatre revenue increased to $67,901 compared to $13,310 in 2021.

analysis, feeding and counseling therapies sponsored the event for a second straight year.

Offering a diverse, equal, and inclusive environment is not only important for our employees, but also to the thousands of residents who use the Park District every year! The Park District DEI Committee, comprised of ten employees, met regularly throughout the year and assisted with the creation of a DEI Tagline to enhance the Park District logo brand. “Where Everyone Is Welcome” became the theme for the District The Committee continued to review programs, policies and procedures to make sure that everyone feels included and welcomed at the Carol Stream Park District

W D S R A

The Western DuPage Special Recreation Association is an extension of the Carol Stream Park District and provides year-round recreational programs to individuals of all ages with special needs

In 2022 we supported 62 individuals with Inclusion Services through WDSRA by providing 1:1 support while participating in park district programming

Jirsa Park play surface was converted from engineered wood fiber to synthetic turf this past year. Synthetic turf is proven to be less maintenance and continues to provide individuals with disabilities a significantly better recreational experience. Everyone Is Welcome at the Carol Stream Park District, including the special needs community.

The District improved the trail system in 2022 by renovating the entire trail around Heritage Lakes at Bierman Park. This trail is located adjacent to an elementary school and is used heavily for recreational purposes. The trail was widened, abrupt curves were softened for more accessible maintenance vehicle access, and all excessive slopes were eliminated to allow an individual with a mobility concern the ability to move without barriers.

Th Kl i C k id i d amazing new play space for their mini shelter, accessible surface e best new playgrounds in the the cement is unique to the park, passive play

Significant time and resources were invested at Evergreen Lakes in 2022 to restore the quality our residents are accustomed to Both Carol Stream Park District staff and hired contractors worked diligently to remove invasive species, save the existing native plants and enhance the area with additional seed and plantings Evergreen Lakes will get a Spring controlled burn in a continued attempt to beautify the area

B A L O G I S L A N D M A I N T E N A N C E

Park District staff cleaned out the Purple Martin colony homes for the winter The birds have flown on In the spring the homes will be cleaned once again to remove invasive species to prepare for nesting of the Purple Martin. The Purple Martin colony is on Balog Island in Armstrong Park.

B A R K P A R K

The Parks Department received a grant in 2022 from Project Wingspan to add plugs and seeds to the native area inside the Bark Park. The area was converted three years ago to combat a low, wet area. All dogs that visited the Bark Park gravitated towards this area. Staff decided to convert the area to native plants to alleviate a maintenance concern. We added the educational component of interpretive signage, explaining what we are doing. The grant from Project Wingspan allowed us to enhance this area so it is beautiful for years to come.

W A L T E R P A R K

In May and June 2022 community input meetings were held for the neighbors of Walter Park, scheduled for renovation late summer of 2023 Some of the suggested amenities include a baseball field with dugouts and bleachers, soccer field, playground with synthetic turf, outdoor pickleball court, bike rack, a quarter mile asphalt path, portable restroom and new parking lot.

The $400,000 of the $800,000 cost of renovations will be funded by an OSLAD Grant received early 2023.

C O M M U N I T Y P A R K

In early 2022, the Carol Stream Park District was awarded two Community Development Block Grants totaling $1,000,000 to cover a portion of the Community Park improvements that have been planned through input from the surrounding residents during the Master Planning Process Construction is to begin early summer 2023 Some of the features planned are new basketball courts, soccer field, Futsal and Volleyball turf, playground, ninja course, zipline, picnic shelter, community garden, fishing area and boardwalk

In December 2022, park district staff worked with a sustainable landscape company to identify native areas at 20 parks. A Native Areas Management Plan has been provided with recommendations and cost estimates for the years 2023-2027. The plan is reviewed annually since plant communities are dynamic and change over time based on climatic factors, successional forces and maintenance activities. Then the plan is adjusted for current conditions, new information about each site, and changing community input to address issues that may arise. Currently, bank repair and seeding was done in 2022 at Evergreen Lake Park, McCaslin Park and at Coyote Crossing.

S A V I N G T H E M O N A R C H B U T T E R F L Y

The Park Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 22-05 in December 2022, authorizing the Executive Director to enhance and expand available habitat for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators. This would include: improving and increasing plantings of native milkweed and pollinator plants on park district lands; install signage near Monarch-friendly plantings to provide educational facts; and protect pollinators by limiting the use of pesticides on park district lands. In 2022 we planted milkweed on the parking lot islands and installed informational signs at Simkus Recreation Center.

In August 2022, a Little Library was installed for children and families of Carolshire Park, a pocket park within the Carolshire/Klein Creek neighborhood, built in Oct of 2019 Representatives from Northwestern Medicine, the Rotary Club of Carol Stream and the Carol Stream Park District – all sponsors of the Little Library

A N N U A L B U I L D I N G S H U T D O W N

Since 2019 the District has annually shut down the Fountain View Recreation Center for a deep clean, and 2022 was no different Staff uses this time to get in those nooks and crannies we are unable to get to when patrons are in the building Everything from top to bottom is cleaned in an attempt to make Fountain View Recreation Center a building the public is proud of. We do everything from draining the pool and power washing the floor tile, and then refilling with fresh water. All showers are power washed in the pool area and fitness center. The entire 3-court gym floor is refurbished. Thank you for your patience while we are closed.

T C O N V E R S I O N S

Through the ComEd rebate program the District was able to convert all fields at Armstrong Park and McCaslin Park to upgraded LED lighting This program allowed the Park District to convert the fields for a total under $10,000. Upgraded lighting will reduce the light “spread” to the neighbors as it is more concentrated down and towards the field. The new lighting will also provide better evening and night lighting.

M C C A S L I N P A R K C O N C E S S I O N S T A N D

The The concession stand at McCaslin saw a facelift this year. The facility was cleaned and repainted There's more to come in 2023 as we will be adding a storage facility near the hub to store concession supplies to keep up with our growing business

C O Y O T E C R O S S I N G M I N I G O L F

The mini golf facility went through a few changes in 2022 to enhance physical and visual experience. New signage was created such as Coyote banners and road signage Our crafty Parks Department created new obstacles for the holes to make them more challenging The facility received a new roof, and the building was repainted The inside office area was cleaned up and improved

Before the facility opened in early May of 2022 and after it closed in mid-October, when weather was nice staff planned "pop-up" days, reopening for mini golf play. Water Days were created for very warm days, and special events like Pup & Putt brought out dog folks who like to putt with their dogs.

The District’s largest Capital Project of 2022 was the work performed at Coral Cove Water Park. Most of the work completed will not be visible by the general public as it consists of new pumps and valves, an updated filtration system and heaters. One item the public will appreciate is the brand new liner on all pools at the water park

Additionally, the water slides have been resurfaced and painted for a better (FASTER) experience! These improvements should result in a reduction of chemicals used and increase the lifespan of the facility for many years to come.

As your community, neighborly park district, we really want every customer, resident, employee - every human being - to feel welcome. In 2022 we enhanced our logo brand to let you know you are welcomed here at your park district. The "Welcome" campaign was applied to our email signatures, ads, activity guides, and all internal and external correspondence. Program-specific subcategories were developed to apply to our wide variety of programming - to Dance, to Get Fit, to Get Involved, to Mini Golf, to Make Friends, to Play, to Swim, and more!

W e a r e c o m m i t t e d t o y o u , t h e C a r o l S t r e a m c o m m u n i t y !