PARKS/FOR YOUR INFO
Vandalism Tipster Award
Program
PREVENT SENSELESS DAMAGE — In an effort to reduce and eliminate senseless damage caused by vandalism, the Downers Grove Park District encourages you to report any information you have about individuals causing damage to District property.
Thank You for Not Feeding the Waterfowl While we encourage you to enjoy our park wildlife, we also ask that you let them find their own food sources. Because food supplied by people is easy for birds to obtain, ducks and geese lose their natural migratory instincts. This eventually leads to overpopulation and makes these creatures more susceptible to disease and predators.
Watercraft on Barth Pond Canoes, kayaks, rowboats and other non- motorized watercraft are allowed on Barth Pond at Patriots Park, 55th Street and Grand Avenue. Please follow all posted boating rules.
Mar-Duke Farm The Mar-Duke Farm garden plots are located at 6800 S. Main Street, between Greenbriar Medical Center and Divine Savior Church. Although new plot registration began in March, plots may still be available. Plots are 20 x 30 feet. Four elevated plots, 4 x 11 feet, are available on a first-come first-served basis to persons with disabilities and gardeners who cannot work at ground level.
Register for plots and find a map of currently available garden plots in room 204 at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue. The per-plot fee is $21 for residents and $31 for nonresidents. Senior rates for those 55 years or better are $18 for residents and $26 for nonresidents.
Garden Plots at
$ REWARD $— If the information you provide leads to the arrest and conviction of the perpetrator or conspirator, you may be eligible for a reward of $5,000 for vandalism in excess of $2,500.
CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION— All communications between the Vandalism Tipster and the Downers Grove Park District are strictly confidential.
CALL 630.963.1304 Lightning Prediction System
The ThorGuard Lightning Prediction System is installed in five zones, at 19 sites throughout the Park District. Each zone has a base unit with sensors that set off warning sirens at the base unit and its satellite stations in surrounding parks. The lightning prediction sensor at each of the five zones operates independently of the other. Therefore, it is possible that conditions and alert signals can vary from one end of the community to the other (zone to zone). The North Zone includes Doerhoefer and Whitlock parks. The Central Zone includes Lincoln Center, Constitution, Ebersold, Gilbert, Hummer, Memorial, Patriots, Randall, Washington and Fishel parks. The South Zone includes McCollum Park, Concord Square, O’Brien, Powers, 63rd at Brookbank and Mar-Duke Farm parks. The golf course and Lyman Woods operate in two separate zones. The system will be activated from 8:30 am
to 7:00 pm; except at Lyman Woods, Lincoln Center, Hummer, Gilbert, Memorial, McCollum and Doerhoefer parks where the system will remain active until approximately 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with lighted activities and athletic fields. When the ThorGuard system predicts
lightening in the area, a 15-second warning horn will sound and a warning strobe-light will activate at the base and each satellite park in the zone. Anyone who hears the horn or sees the strobe-light should seek shelter immediately. All activities at the park should stop. The strobe-light will continue to flash until the all clear signal is received. After the danger is reduced, an all-clear signal of two (three at the golf courser) short horn blasts will sound and the strobe light will turn off.
Adopt-A-Park Partners
The Downers Grove Park District invites individuals and neighborhood or scout groups to volunteer for our Adopt-A-Park Partners program. Park Partners volunteers assist with beautification projects, spring and fall plantings, park workdays and neighborhood park watch. For more information, call Volunteer coordinator Pat Semple at 630.963.1304.
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Park Permits Reserve a park site by completing and submitting a park permit request form available at the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road. Outdoor facility permits are required for groups of 20 or more at least one week in advance of permit date. Resident groups may submit requests beginning the first business day in February. Nonresident groups may submit permits beginning the first business day in March. There is a fee for picnic site and park facility usage. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in any Park District facility. Restrooms are available from mid-April through late October. For more information, please call the Recreation Center at 630.960.7250.
Aerosling Swings Portable swings for children with disabilities are available to residents on a weekly sign-out basis at Lincoln Center, McCollum Park Concession and the SEASPAR office. Aerosling swings can be locked onto existing swing sets and are accessible from a wheelchair. The swings can also accept a feeder seat and offer several seating positions to accommodate various needs. For more information call 630.963.1300.
Tree/Bench Tribute The tree and bench sponsorship program is an opportunity to memorialize a loved one or recognize birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, retirements or any of life’s special moments. It’s a gift that lasts for decades. Sponsorship also provides an opportunity for businesses, organizations and civic groups to contribute to their community’s beautification. A variety of trees and benches are available. For more information, refer to the Park District website at
www.dgparks.org or call the Park District at 630.963.1300.
Participant Publicity Acknowledgement Downers Grove Park District staff occasionally photograph or videotape program participants or park visitors for publicity purposes. Please be aware that these photos may be used in Park District publications, the district’s website or other promotions.
www.dgparks.org • 630.963.1300
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