Director's L E T T E R
Early Childhood
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hope the spring season finds you well as we look onward to the summer season. Over the last year, parks and recreation have become a go-to community resource during the global pandemic. For those who previously utilized our parks, programs, and facilities, this was a continuation of those habits even though there were limitations. For those who re-discovered our parks and trails during the shutdown and the programs and facilities now that we have been able to start to regrow our full services, Welcome! Our entire team has continued to make your health and wellness our number one priority. As we look at the upcoming summer, we are so excited about reopening the pool and getting our summer camp back closer to the normal summer experience. While we are trying hard to make these and all our other experiences as they were pre-pandemic. It is our priority to keep our community safe and healthy. To do so, we continue to support specific wellness measures. We hope you understand that we realize particular rules and policies may be inconvenient at times, but our hearts and minds are fully engaged in keeping you all healthy and having a great experience. If you ever have questions about the steps we take to ensure your safety, ask any of our full-time staff. Upcoming Projects: The Aspen Trails Park renovation starts in June. The Village of Mount Prospect is installing an underground water detention vault to mitigate flooding in the northeast part of our community. By the spring of 2022, we will have all-new playgrounds, baseball and soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts. I want to thank past commissioners Jack Cerniglia and Gail Dieterich for their support and dedication to River Trails over the last six years. We have done some amazing projects together, and their leadership is appreciated. I would also like to welcome Commissioner Leah Lussem, who was appointed in March 2021 and Robert Hoban III, who was elected in April, 2021. The River Trails Park District serves both the Prospect Heights and Mount Prospect communities. Don’t miss any of the fun events, so be sure to Like Us on Facebook; it’s just that easy. These are exciting times. Bret Fahnstrom, CPRE, Executive Director
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