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Parks / For Your Information Gift Cards


Give a gift of recreation! The Downers Grove Park District offers gift cards in any amount and can be used for hundreds of different classes, activities and events. Purchase gift cards year-round at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Avenue, the Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road and during the season at the Golf Course Clubhouse, 2420 Haddow Avenue. Call 630.963.1300 for more information.


IIce Skating - Outdoor ce skating enthusiasts may take advantage of our


outdoor skating areas located at Prince Pond and Hummer Park. Evening skating is available at Prince Pond. All skating areas are unsupervised. No restroom facilities are available during the winter months. Ice skating at Barth Pond will not occur this season due to shoreline stabilization improvements, currently under construction. Signs warning of thin ice (closed to skating) are removed when the ice is considered safe, or you may call the Parkline at 630.963.0575 for updated skating information.


IInclusive Recreation Programs n a continuing effort to meet the needs of residents


with special needs, SEASPAR and the Downers Grove Park District provide inclusive recreation services. This means that individuals with disabilities are able to participate in programs offered by the park district. This inclusive recreation environment provides residents with disabilities greater choices for their leisure and allows all residents to learn about one another as they participate together. Let the park district and SEASPAR know of your special needs and interests so we can be prepared to provide you with appropriate services. Find out more about SEASPAR on page 82.


TInsurance he park district carries no medical insurance and


assumes no liability for personal injuries or loss of personal property while attending park district activities. A participant’s policy must cover any medical cost incurred.


Newsletters


Park Places, a quarterly newsletter, is mailed to all park district residents. Learn about park district programs, ongoing and upcoming projects and improvements and meet the people who make it possible to take time for fun.


Park Avenews, which provides information about events, trips and programs, is published during the school year and is distributed through District 58’s digital backpack and directly to your inbox through the park district enewsletter system. Sign up at www.dgparks.org.


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 one week in advance of permit date. Any permit request of 100 or more attendees requires a special event permit. Groups with an approved permit shall have priority use of the park site. Resident groups may submit requests for park pavilions beginning the first business day in February. Nonresident groups may submit requests for park pavilions 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 field rentals, please see page 7. For more information, please call the Recreation Center at 630.960.7250.


Park Permits Participant Publicity Acknowledgement


Downers Grove Park District staff occasionally photographs or videotapes 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.


Partnerships in Play


The Partnerships in Play program with the Downers Grove Park District offers many different opportunities for partnership. Whether it’s visibility through advertising, onsite exposure and promotions, or an opportunity to invest in your community, the Park District can assist you in achieving your goals. Reach your target markets through one of several opportunities including special events, programs, facilities, signage, publications and electronic advertising! We hope you will take this opportunity to review the material on our website www.dgparks.org (click information, then click partners) and select the options that may interest you. You may also request your Partnerships in Play packet by contacting our Public Information team at 630.963.1300 or partners@dgparks.org.


IPlay Pass t’s your easy way to play. The Play Pass is your Park


District ID card. It allows you to access your Park District Account, renew memberships and purchase golf value packages on-line and purchase open gym, group exercise and track passes.


Resident Grant Programs


Residents unable to participate due to financial reasons may qualify for a partial waiver of program fees. For more information call 630.963.1300.


Safety and Park Etiquette for Pets and People


• Dogs must be leashed at all times. Leashes must be no more than 6 feet in length.


• The person in control of the animal is responsible for cleaning up pet waste. Violation of these ordinances is subject to a fine.


• Dogs are not allowed on athletic fields, playground areas, jogging paths or at Lyman Woods and Belmont Prairie.


• Please bring a water dish as pets are not allowed to drink from fountains.


Speakers Bureau


The Speakers Bureau is a community service designed to provide residents with information about the diverse and exciting leisure opportunities available through the park district. Members of the Board of Park Commissioners and staff are on call to speak to groups such as homeowner associations, PTAs, service clubs, churches and businesses. If you are interested in scheduling a free presentation or would like more information, call 630.963.1304.


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.


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.


Tree/Bench Tribute


Volunteers are needed to help with everything from coaching to collating and from greeting to weeding. Opportunities are available at the Museum, our natural areas and parks, the Active Adult Center, the Golf Club and for special events. Everyone from teens to seniors can get involved. You’ll have fun, make new friends, learn new skills, and enrich the lives of your neighbors in the community. For more information visit www.dgparks.org.


Volunteers 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.


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