Wheeling Park District

100 Community Boulevard

Wheeling, IL 60090

847-465-3333

Administrative Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jan Buchs jbuchs@wheelingparkdistrict.com

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Matt Wehby mwehby@wheelingparkdistrict.com

DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Amy Rivas arivas@wheelingparkdistrict.com

SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE

Jill Nobbe jnobbe@wheelingparkdistrict.com

SUPERINTENDENT OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Juan C. Acevedo jacevedo@wheelingparkdistrict.com

SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE

Jim Waterson jwaterson@wheelingparkdistrict.com

SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION PROGRAMS

Jennifer Sweeney jsweeney@wheelingparkdistrict.com

SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION FACILITIES

Katie Klemke kklemke@wheelingparkdistrict.com

Board Meetings

Park District Board meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 pm. For information on the location and access to the meeting or to submit comments to be read during Citizens Verbal Communications, email jbuchs@wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Mission Statement

To provide memorable experiences in parks and recreation that enrich our communities.

Message From The President

Spring has sprung and outdoor programs and activities will soon be in full bloom!

Bring the little ones to the Preschool Egg Hunt on April 1 (ages 1-3) or the Flashlight Egg Hunt on March 31 (ages 5 - 10). All members of the family are welcome to hop down the Hippity Hoppity Bunny Trail on April 8 to collect eggs that our community partners will pass out along the way. Make an impact on the world around you this season. On April 23, learn about the beautiful wildlife Wheeling has to offer as we commemorate Earth Day, or come on out to Bark at the Park on May 21 where you may just find your new best friend from Heartland Animal Shelter!

Unplug from electronic devices and plug into play, adventure, and community! Check out the Unplug at the Park schedule and plan on visiting your favorite local parks to see what we have in store for you! If you are looking to connect into a supportive group that is committed to walking each day, then join us at the spring Wheeling Walks kick off party on May 20, starting 9:30 am.

The snow is melting from the fairways and golfers will be itching to get back on the course.Get those clubs ready as we prepare all the details to announce opening day at Traditions at Chevy Chase! Be sure to also check the athletic pages to register early for the spring and summer athletic leagues at the Heritage Park Sports Complex and the Community Recreation Center. For our pickleball fans, we are excited to announce that pickleball play moves back to the Chamber Park Pickleball courts.

Summer brings us a plethora of happenings this year. Our Summer Entertainment line-up is full of live concerts by the most popular bands in the area, including Semple, 7th Heaven and the Mariachi Monumental de Mexico. Celebrate the diversity of our community at the annual International Festival and be sure to attend the annual Classic Car Show on July 22 where you will have an opportunity to see over 100 of the most unique classic and exotic cars of the region.

Don’t forget to purchase your pool membership to the Family Aquatic Center! Beat the heat and take advantage of the early bird specials! Heritage Park will also soon be bustling with summer campers! From Tiny Tots to CITS, registration is already filling up, so make sure to get your children signed up today!

Wheeling Park District has many sensational events and programs planned, and I for one cannot wait to see you all out there!

Board of Commissioners