WC Park District

     The West Chicago Park District is hosting a dog gone good time from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at the Dog Park, located on the northwestern edge of Reed-Keppler Park. Although the event serves primarily as a chance for users to sign up or renew their dog park permits, many fun activities and programs are planned for the owners of “man’s best friend.”

     The West Chicago Park District’s motto, “Creating Community,” is on track as the district is now a registration site for the RTA’s reduced fare card for persons 65 and over. The card entitles the individual to free transit on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace.

     “Downright Dirty ”is the best description for the West Chicago Park District’s annual Mud Volleyball Tournament held during the city’s Railroad Days Festival. Recognizing the unique format, the Illinois Park & Recreation Association recently announced the park district as the winner of the 2007 Best Special Event Award. This award acknowledges public agencies for their exceptional and unique achievement in the development of programs and special events. “It is an honor to receive this award and recognition for a long-time event that continues it its popularity,” said Frank Lentertz, President of the Park District Board of Commissioners.

     With the arrival of the New Year, the West Chicago Park District launched a new Website, www.we-goparks.org. The site, designed by Woodfield Media, is easy to navigate, colorful and informative.

     As the West Chicago Park District rolls toward the construction of a new skateboard park in Reed-Keppler Park this coming spring, there is a link between the old and the new. The common thread is the involvement of persons using the facility. Listening to the youths has been the viable approach and success to the community's skateboard facilities.

This is a continuation of the Park District Master Plan meetins

        Over the next few days, someone in your household may receive a phone call regarding new expectations for the West Chicago Park District. As part of the West Chicago Park District Master Plan process, Winning Systems Inc. will be conducting a survey of West Chicago recreational interests and needs. This input will go a long way in determining the future of the Park District. Questions will range from your evaluation of parks to facility needs.