Park Ridge Park District

Jan 21

Teen Trip: Game Works

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Jan 21

MLK Day Skate

Oakton Ice Arena
11:00 AM - 12:50 PM
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Jan 21

Sip & Paint

Centennial Activity Center
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Jan 25

PJs, Movie & Games

Maine Park Leisure Center
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Seeking Park Board Commissioner

Park Ridge Park District is looking for an individual interested in being appointed as a Park Board Commissioner. Potential candidates are asked to submit an Application to:

Park Ridge Park District
c/o Maryanne Lucarz
733 N. Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068

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No person is eligible to serve as Park Commissioner unless that person is a qualified elector of the Park District and has resided therein at least one year prior to appointment.  A person is not eligible to serve as Park Commissioner if that person is in arrears in the payment of a tax or other indebtedness due to the Park District or has been convicted in any court located in the United States of any infamous crime, bribery, perjury, or other felony.

The newly appointed commissioner will serve until April 2021.  The deadline to submit an Application is Noon on Friday, January 25, 2019.  Applicants will be invited for a question and answer session at a future Park Board meeting, possibly as early as Thursday, February 7, 2019.

Please contact Maryanne Lucarz with any questions at 847-692-3482 or by email.

Capital Projects

Park Ridge Park District Receives GFOA Finance Award

The Park Ridge Park District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the Park District and its management. This is the 36th consecutive year the Park District has received the award.

The award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to Sandra DeAngelus, Superintendent of Finance at the Park Ridge Park District, as being primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR.) However, DeAngelus stated, “Everyone on the Finance team contributes to achieving this award. This honor is shared with my staff and the District as a whole.” 

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.

The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 19,000 government officials and finance professionals with headquarters in Chicago, IL.

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Candidate Packets for the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election Now Available

Candidate Packets are now available for persons who wish to run for office of Park Board Commissioner in the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election. The Candidate Packet is available for pick-up at Prospect Park – Wohler’s Hall, Maryanne Lucarz, 733 N. Prospect Avenue during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Packets are provided as a courtesy; candidates are not required or obligated to use the information provided and should seek the advice and direction of their own personal attorney. The Park Ridge Park District is unable to provide any legal advice. Click here for the Candidate Filing Office Hours.

Please visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website to obtain a 2019 Candidate’s Guide.

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Santee Named Ice Sports Industry’s 2018 Man of the Year

At the annual Ice Sports Industry (ISI) awards luncheon held on Thursday, June 7 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Oakbrook, David Santee was presented with the prestigious ISI Man of the Year Award. The Man of the Year Award honors someone who has made significant contributions to the ISI and its programs and purposes during the past year. Santee is also the Skating Director at the Park District's Oakton Ice Arena.

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Prospect Park Playground Opens

The new playground at Prospect Park was officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, May 29. Thank you to all who came out to celebrate with us! Stop by to play! The park is located next to the Splash Pad at 733 N. Prospect Ave.

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