DIRECTOR’S LETTER

As 2023 is underway, and beautiful summer weather is just around the corner; the RTPD Team is looking forward to another outstanding summer with your family. Our amazing group has put together a vast program inventory for you to check out, including the return of a couple of new specialty summer camps. There is something for everyone!

The district continues to work to make your parks a beautiful resource for your communities. Willow Trails Park, an Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) $4,000,000 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) recipient, will be under construction this summer. We are excited about the finished product. We are also in the middle of doing a Master Plan for Woodland Trails Park.

The Zone and Parkour programs continue to be extremely successful for classes, birthday parties, and events. The Woodland Trails Pool is set to open in early June after some additional repair work is completed this spring. The Aquatics management team is in place, and we are hiring additional summer lifeguards. If you or someone you know is interested, please apply via the rtpd.org website or see the ad with a QR code on the inside front cover.

The River Trails Park District serves both the Prospect Heights and Mount Prospect communities. These are exciting times for all of us! Be sure to stay up to date on all our offerings and future fun events by following us on Instagram, TikTok, and ‘like us’ on Facebook.

Bret Fahnstrom

Bret Fahnstrom, CPRE, Executive Director