Parks/For Your Information
Inclusive Recreation Programs In a continuing effort to meet the needs of residents with special needs, SEASPAR and 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 78.
Insurance
The 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.
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, Concord Square, O’Brien, Powers Parks, 63rd at Brookbank and Mar-Duke Farm. The Golf Club and Lyman Woods operate in two separate zones.
The system will be activated from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; 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 March through November.
When the ThorGuard system predicts lightning in the area, an eight-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 course) short horn blasts will sound and the strobe light will turn off.
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.
Connections, a quarterly newsletter with seasonal events, programs and services at the Active Adult Center.
NEW! Parks Help Line
To better serve our residents, we have implemented a help line for questions, concerns or incidents within our parks. Please call 630.929.3136.
Park Permits
Reserve a park site or pavilion 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. Groups of 100 or more people are required to submit a special event park permit application. Resident groups may submit requests beginning the first business day in February. Non-resident 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.
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.
Partnerships in Play
The Partnerships in Play program with 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 information on our website
dgparks.org (click Information, then click Partners). You may also request your Partnerships in Play packet by contacting our Marketing team at 630.963.1304 or
partners@dgparks.org.
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