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parks & recreation
parks & recreation
Wilmette Park District
1200 Wilmette Ave.
(847) 256-6100
Fax: (847) 256-7908
Registration Fax: (847) 256-0739
wilmettepark.org
20 parks, 314.4 acres
OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m., Mon.–Fri.
Automated telephone system gives direct access to facilities
after 5 p.m., weekdays and weekends.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Steve Wilson
SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION: Kathy C. Bingham, CPRP
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS & PLANNING: Jerry Ulrich
SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCE & PERSONNEL: Steve Holloway
COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER: Marlon Rodas
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER: Amy Lambrecht
RISK MANAGER: Liz Cox
BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
Bryan Abbott, Gordon Anderson, Stephanie Foster, John Olvany,
Ryrie Pellaton, Shelley Shelly, Amy Wolfe
Founded in January
1908, the Wilmette
Park District has
adhered to a program of
steady growth, designed
to acquire and preserve
land for the recreational
enjoyment of village
residents. Its mission
is to enrich the quality
of community life and
promote wholesome
activities through creative
programming for people
of all ages and abilities, while protecting open space and natural
resources for future generations.
The Park District oversees 314.4 acres of parks and playground
properties which include a nature center and a portion of the
Green Bay Bike Trail, along with a spectacular lakefront, that
combine to create the ambiance that is one of the primary
reasons people want to live in, and continue to move to, our
community.
The Park District also owns and operates several facilities which
include the Community Recreation Center, 3000 Glenview
Road; Centennial Recreation Complex, 2300 Old Glenview
Road; The Mallinckrodt Center, 1041A Ridge Road; Wilmette
Golf Club, 3900 Fairway Drive; Wilmette Platform Tennis Club,
3551 Lake Avenue; the Lakeview Center, Wallace Bowl and
Gillson Beach House located on the waterfront.
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430 Green Bay Road, Kenilworth, IL60043
Serving the North Shore and metro Chicago
The Park District is an autonomous government agency,
with a Board of Park Commissioners elected village-wide on
a non-partisan basis. It is empowered to levy taxes, acquire
land, develop parks, build and operate recreation facilities and
establish programs. There are about 70 full-time employees, but
part-time and seasonal employees swell the ranks to over 1,000
individuals, many of them village youth, especially during the
summer months.
Residents receive an Explore Guide in the mail three times a
year which details Park District programs and special events.
Separate Tennis and Summer Camp Guides are mailed out
annually. The Park District also maintains a website which
provides online registration, up to date information regarding
facilities, programs and special events, calendars and
downloadable forms and newsletters. It can be accessed at
www.wilmettepark.org.
The Park District receives 30% of revenue from taxes; the
remainder is user fees. The Wilmette Park District is the largest
employer in the Village, employing over 1,000 staff including
counselors, lifeguards and maintenance.
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