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The Grayslake Park District offices at 151 Hawley St. Office hours are 8:30 am. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

EVENTS AT THE GRAYSLAKE PARK DISTRICT Central Park Grand Opening GLPD Spray Park Opens in Central Park Grayslake Park Foundation cleanup day Park District earns an Excellent Rating Grayslake Park District Construction Update Letter from the Park District President
Grayslake Park District Construction Update Alleghany Park: We are still anticipating a Spring 2008 partial opening of this park.
	Spring 2007


Fall 2007



Central Park Grand Opening (June 9th, 2007)
GLPD Spray Park Opens in Central Park
May 19th - Grayslake Park Foundation cleanup day in Central Park
PDRMA February 7, 2007 Grayslake Community Park District 151 Hawley Grayslake, 1160030 Re: 2006 Loss Control Award Dear Bob Lashbrook: Congratulations on earning an Excellent - Level A rating on your 2006 Loss Control Program Review! In addition, your Agency has maintained PDRMA's highest loss control award which is accreditation. This award recognizes that your Agency has established and implemented a comprehensive loss prevention program to manage the specific loss exposures that exist at your Agency. The accreditation status exempts your Agency from the next two formal loss control review periods. 2006 Loss Control Review - Agency Summary Report: Administration - 100% Golf Course - 96.7% Park Maintenance - 98.3% Recreation - 99%
From President Ken Ryan: These are exciting times at the Grayslake Park District. We have many, many big projects in the works to better not only our Park District but the Community as well. I have given a brief overview of the many exciting projects that we have in the works. NEW PARK DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS: The new headquarters is located at 240 Commerce Drive. (Formerly, the After school Club / Sport Gym). Modifications have been made to make this site compatible for the needs of the Park District and Community. CENTRAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS: You may have noticed some new construction in Central Park. Installation of a new restroom facility and concession stand has recently begun. Additionally, the new developments will include picnic shelters, a playground, kids splash pad, fishing pier, a 9-hole disk golf course, interpretive trail through the oak woods, a senior plaza with bocce ball courts, shuffleboard courts and picnic shelter with game tables, a band shell and security lighting and additional pathways. We believe these improvements will complete the Central Park Master Plan and make the park more attractive for all age groups. These improvements were made possible by a $400,000 grant received from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. GRAYSLAKE PARK FOUNDATION BUY A BRICK PROGRAM: The main entrance to the Central Park improvements is being enhanced by the development of a "Walk-of-Fame". This brick walkway will lead up to the concession / restroom building. Residents and community businesses can purchase an engraved brick to be placed in this walkway. This is a great way to remember loved ones or place your family name in history. If interested in purchasing a brick for this exclusive walkway, please see the attached information and order form. All proceeds from the brick sales will be put towards other enhancements to Central Park. Since the Grayslake Park Foundation is selling the bricks, all purchases of bricks are tax-deductible. ALLEGHANY PARK UPDATE: Regarding the Alleghany property, we have unfortunately experienced some delays to our original time line. These delays were unavoidable due to weather and the various permitting processes. However, recent installation of an irrigation system has been completed and we plan to be able to seed the 40-acres of phase 1 before the end of fall. We still hope to see grass growing out there yet this year. Plans are already moving forward on the development of the 55-acre Phase II site. The Park District has received $1,150,000 in grant money from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for this project. The Board and staff thank you for your patience during this process. To view the Phase I development plan for Alleghany Park, please check out our website at www.glpd.com.

Central Park: Playground complete Splash-pad complete Disk Golf Course complete Senior Plaza complete Fishing pier and handicap fishing pier complete shelters complete Interpretive trail complete Pathways / lighting complete Restroom / Concession building is near completion The Performing Arts Pavilion is currently under construction We are confident that all construction will be completed this fall.







PARK DISTRICT RECEIVES $1,150,000 IN STATE GRANTS! We are very excited to report that the Park District has received over $1 million in Grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. These matching grant funds will be put towards improving Central Park and our newly acquired land off of Alleghany Road. Central Park Improvements will include: 9-Hole Disc Golf Course Interactive Water Splash Playground Community Size Playground Senior Plaza which will include: Bocce Ball, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Game Tables Performance Pavilion Fishing Piers Three Picnic Shelters Interpretive Trail through the Woods Restroom / Concession Building with shelter Paved pathways, lighting and landscaping Scheduled completion date is Summer 2006!