GREAT Things are Happening in Deerfield

Deerfield Park District’s Mission Statement

The Deerfield Park District strives to serve the Deerfield Community with outstanding parks, services, facilities and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living and inspire memorable experiences.

Six Strategic Plan Strategies

1. 2. Organizational Excellence Customer Engagement 4. 5. Going Green/Environmental Stewardship Expand & Enhance Parks & Properties Go GREEN Look for these symbols to stay Go GREEN 3. Community Engagement 6. Enhance Existing Facilities & Add New Ones current on Deerfield Park District’s strategic plan.

REGIONAL VACCINATION CENTER AT PATTY TURNER CENTER

In March, the Deerfield Park Board unanimously approved a facility use agreement with Primary & Immediate Care Solutions, LLC, d/b/a Doctors Test Centers (DTC), to bring a regional Covid-19 vaccination site to the Patty Turner Center. The approval came after weeks of discussion between the Village of Deerfield, the Deerfield Park District, DTC officials, and the Lake County Health Department to find a suitable vaccination partner and location within the Village. The Lake County Health Department finds DTC qualified to be a mass vaccination provider and they will be eligible to receive weekly vaccination distributions from the County. DTC will use the Lake County AllVax Portal to book appointments for those who are eligible. Lake County Health Department Executive Director Mark Pfister said public-private partnerships like this will be key in the vaccination rollout. “As our vaccine allocation grows, we will need regional partners to help get shots into arms.,” Pfister said. “We are proud of this partnership and look forward to serving the community,” said DTC owner Dr. Jeffrey Weinzweig, MD.

RECYCLE BEYOND THE BAG COMMUNITY CHALLENGE PROGRAM

Deerfield Park District has partnered with Trex Building supply to help recycle plastic film and bags that are not recycled by most curbside companies (grocery bags, Ziplocs, bread bags, water bottle overwrap, etc.). There is a collection bin inside the downstairs foyer at the Jewett Park Community Center for clean, dry film/plastic. Not all plastic is accepted. A list and a video with more information is available here. Join our recycling team! We have a 6 month collection window and once we recycle 500 pounds of film, a bench will be made for the Park District out of the recycled film!

As of April 14, 333 lbs have been collected!

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JOHN BLUMBERG PARK RENOVATION

Renovation construction began in March with the removal of John Blumberg Park playground equipment by Kids Around the World staff. Kids Around the World is a non-profit organization that removes and transports playground equipment to be reused in poverty-stricken communities. Deerfield Park District has proudly been partnering with Kids Around the World since 2008 and each time a playground is removed, 80% of the play structures are able to be donated. Blumberg Park renovations are now complete. New features include maximized play experience value for Deerfield families to enjoy.