South RegionThe South Region is responsible for overseeing more than 200 parks and playgrounds, including sixlakefront parks, nearly 200 ball diamonds, four outdoor ice rinks, five beaches, 19 outdoor pools, 22indoor pools, 13 natatoriums, two water slides, six racquetball and handball courts, and two gymnasticcenters. In addition, the South Region has three state of the art little league stadiums, three golf coursesand golf driving ranges, five boxing centers, a seven-station batting cage, two artificial turf soccer fields,two art galleries, and five lagoons. <strong>Chicago</strong>ans from the historic neighborhoods of Chatham, Kenwood,Roseland, Hegewisch and Pullman, as well as the University of <strong>Chicago</strong> community in Hyde <strong>Park</strong> partakein the many cultural, physical and recreational opportunities offered by the South Region. Marquette,Ridge, Hamilton, Tuley and West Pullman <strong>Park</strong>s are designated as cultural centers, providing uniqueactivities, as well as existing quality recreational programming to the highly diverse communitie s thisregion serves.Department ExpendituresAccount 2010 Actual 2011 <strong>Budget</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Budget</strong>Personnel Services $ 24,459,691 $ 25,252,500 $ 25,186,676Materials & Supplies $ 697,060 $ 725,545 $ 590,570Small Tools & Equipment $ 13,259 $ - $-Contractual Services $ 695,321 $ 595,155 $ 593,926Program Expense $ 62,754 $ 213,249 $ 227,971Total $ 25,928,085 $ 26,786,449 $ 26,599,143Personnel FTE 646.2 630.9 610.3$28,000,000$27,000,000$26,000,000$25,000,000$24,000,0002010 2011 <strong>2012</strong>2011 AccomplishmentsHosted Professional Development Conference for all park supervisors. Staff was trained in grantwriting, public speaking, and revenue-generating ideas for programs/special events, timemanagement, and marketing their respective parks.Increased tweens’ participation by developing “Beyond the Block,” an outreach program fortweens (11-12yrs) focusing on team building, life and social skills, nature activities, and culturalevents. South Region also hosted 1 st annual Teen Leadership Clubs’ Easter Egg Hunt at Gage <strong>Park</strong> -(300 patrons attended). Increased seniors’ special events by adding a senior day at the ASHAKI Black History Celebration –250 seniors attended.Increased summer camp numbers by over 10% region-wide.Partnered with numerous organizations to bring additional funding, programming, and specialevents to the parks. Organizations include:oSouth Shore Chambers of Commerce (sponsored 60 children enrolled in Don Nash’s summerprogram) -$16,000o Africa International House & Martin Inter-Culture - $5,000 in training, along with 4 additionalconcerts (estimated at $2,400).o Southeast Chambers of Commerce (special events @Nichols <strong>Park</strong> including Winterfest andOktoberfest). Additional Income generated due to an increase in participation; $4,00076
South Regiono Muntu (United We Drum Special Event @ Midway) Estimated Value: $3,000o #1 Stunnas Motorsports Club - $1,500 for programming at Ogden <strong>Park</strong>o KH Taekwondo (martial arts classes at various locations)o <strong>Chicago</strong> Training Center (rowing at Gage <strong>Park</strong>)o DuSable Museum (collaborating on techniques for running special events)o Midnight Circus (Mt. Greenwood). Estimated revenue for park improvements: $15,000o Joel Hall Dance Company (Washington, South Shore) Estimated value for classes - $5,000<strong>2012</strong> GoalsAdapt programming to accommodate year-round and Track E school calendars.Increase family fitness: Each area will have one (at a minimum)”Family Fitness Night” that willinclude both family and then age specific fitness routines.Pursue more aldermen TIF and menu monies to supplement the cost of park projects/supplies.Increase family nutrition programming by working with partners (Washburne Culinary School andour garden buddies) to educate families on growing and then the preparation (by Washburnechefs) of the fresh food from the gardens (Marquette, Gage, Woodhull, Washington, Nichols,Minuteman, Valley Forge).Add six girls clubs to the region for 8-10 year old girls to teach life skills, recreation, self esteem,etc.Increasing (by 5%) fitness combo classes (patrons of fitness center are offered an opportunity toparticipate in a fitness class with the anticipation of them registering for a class); currently at Harris,Washington and Nash.Performance DataGoal:Increase programmingand special events forteens and tweensGoal:Increase professionaldevelopment/disabilitytraining for all staffGoal:Pursue fundingopportunities togenerate revenues viaexternal grants,partnerships anddonationsMeasure# of parks with designatedteen/tweens programsMeasure# of parks with expandingcultural programsMeasure# of parks participating inexternal partnerships<strong>2012</strong>Projection<strong>2012</strong>Projection2011As of 6/30/112009-2010% Change2010 200990 70 -- 50 NA<strong>2012</strong>Projection2011As of 6/30/102011As of 6/30/112009-2010% Change2009-2010% Change2010 200960 35 -- 20 NA2010 200990 50 -- 10 NA77