Oak Lawn Park District's Take Time for Fun Update for the week
of November 21, 2011 Here's the latest on what's going on at your local park
district
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• Co-Ed Youth Basketball Leagues -
Registration has been extended for the Oak Lawn Park District’s Co-Ed Youth
Basketball Leagues. Leagues are open to girls and boys ages 5 – 8. This
program offers instruction, as well as competitive basketball games. Team
play and sportsmanship will be stressed. Age divisions are as of September
1, 2011. Teams will practice in December and league play will begin in
January. Fee is $79 for Oak Lawn residents and $105 for non-residents.
Registration deadline is November 25. A $10.00 late charge applies after the
deadline. For more information, please call Shannon Nolan at 708-857-2420.
• Family Fun Night at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena – Bring the whole family out to
the Oak Lawn Park District’s Ice Arena (9320 S. Kenton) on Sunday, November
25 from 3-6 pm. Enjoy a family open skate, music provided by CMT Productions
D.J. Service and a competitive skating exhibition. Staff will be on hand to
help you enjoy the lifetime sport of ice-skating. Admission is $1.00 and
skate rental is free (while supplies last). For more information, please
call the Oak Lawn Ice Arena at 708-857-5173.
• Christmas Through The Years At White Fence Farms – Join the Oak Lawn Park
District for an afternoon at White Fence Farms in Romeoville on Thursday,
December 8. Take a holiday journey from the 1900’s to present day with the
Mestas family. They will perform songs from the different eras, tell
heartwarming stories, all while wearing costumes to match! Lunch will
include chicken, cole slaw, kidney bean salad, pickled beets, baked potato,
homemade chicken gravy, choice of beverage and vanilla ice cream for
dessert. The motor coach bus will depart the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak
Park Ave., at 11 am and return at 4 pm. Fee for this trip is $65 for Oak
Lawn residents and $75 non-residents. For more information please call, the
Oak View Center at 708-857-2225.
• New Year’s Eve Comedy Night - The Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek
Clubhouse is hosting a 21 and over Comedy Night on New Year’s Eve, Saturday,
December 31, 2011. Doors open at 7:30 pm with dinner at 8 pm and
entertainment beginning at 9:30 pm. There will be a champagne toast at
midnight. Admission for the show is $20 at the door. Dinner is available
for $11, with your choice of steak or chicken. Dinner reservation deadline
is December 27. There will also be a cash bar and appetizer menu available
during the show. Please contact Mary Grana at 708/857-2433 x2301 for more
information.
• Casting Call: Sweeney Todd - The Oak Lawn Park District Theatre group has
announced a casting call for its upcoming production of Sweeney Todd – The
Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Auditions will be held Sunday, January 8 from
6-9:30 pm and Monday, January 9 from 7:30-10:30 pm. All those auditioning
must be prepared to sing a song from the show and come dressed in proper
attire. Auditions will be held at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th Street
and are open to those ages 16 & older. Sweeney Todd will run for two
consecutive weekends, March 16-18 & March 23-25. Tickets for this production
are available at the Oak View Center. Prices are $21 for adult and $20 for
seniors (60 & up) and children (12 & under). For more information on
auditions or the production, call the Oak Lawn Park District at (708)
857-2200.
• Woodfield Mall & IKEA Trip – Join the Oak Lawn Park District as we head
back to the original IKEA and Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on Friday,
January 20. Enjoy a day of shopping at this 3-story mall and then hop
onboard the free trolley and head to the other exciting stores on the way
over to IKEA. Lunch is on your own. The motor coach bus will depart the
Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., at 9 am and return at 5 pm. Fee
for this trip is $25 for Oak Lawn residents and $35 non-residents. For more
information please call, the Oak View Center at 708-857-2225.
• Stony Creek Golf Course – Visit
www.golfstonycreek.com
<http://www.golfstonycreek.com> for daily specials! Join us at Stony
Creek during these cold, wet days and play golf on our Golf Simulator.
$20/hour/Adult, $16/hour/Senior. Buy three hours, get 4th hour FREE! It is
our way to help you save money. To book a tee time, call 708-857-2433.
• Memorial Bricks – Memorial bricks are available for purchase for the New
Dog Park at 99th and Melvina. Memorial bricks are $75 each. For more
information or to download an order form, visit
www.olparks.com
<http://www.olparks.com> .
• Before & After School With FLASH – FLASH, Fun & Learning After School
Hours - Register now for the 2011/2012 school year. The Oak Lawn Park
District has partnered up with School District 123 and is in all 5
elementary schools, Covington, Hannum, Hometown, Kolmar, & Sward. The park
district has also partnered up with School District 122 and their 4
elementary schools, Columbus Manor, Harnew, Kolb, & Lieb. For more
information call the FLASH Director or the FLASH Assistant Director at
708-857-2420.
• Community Pavilion Main Arena Rental - Attention high schools, colleges
and businesses: Have your special event with us! The Oak Lawn Park
District’s Community Pavilion is available for rentals. The arena measures
28,000 sq. ft. and can seat up to 1,000 people at tables and chairs, or
3,500 with chairs only. Reservations must be made at least six months in
advance with 50% down. Payment is non-refundable after 90 days. Contact the
assistant manager at (708) 857-2420 or
pavilion@olparks.com.
• Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion - The indoor playground is
available for parties: Playground rental is $45 per hour with a max of 25
children. Rental includes tables and chairs. Renter is responsible for all
party decorations and refreshments (no confetti please). Add a basketball
court for $20 per hour for residents and $40 per hour for non-residents.
Rent a Jump House for $25. Call 708-857-2420 for more information about
daily fees and party package prices.
• Massage Therapy at the Community Pavilion - Sandra Coffey is available by
appointment only. Massage therapy is used to reduce stress, increase
circulation and detoxify overexerted muscles. Open to men and women. A
parent or guardian must accompany children under age 12. There is a 24-hour
cancellation policy. To schedule a massage, call 708/857-2420.
• Personal Training at the Community Pavilion - Meet with a certified
Personal Trainer who will design a program to improve your cardiovascular
fitness, muscular strength and endurance. Increase flexibility, improve body
image, lose weight, and-in general-just make you feel good about yourself.
Call for an appointment: (708) 857-2420.
Did you know...
...There is a combination of 32
parks and facilities owned and operated by the Oak Lawn Park District which
cover a total of 294.19 acres.
...The Oak Lawn Park District’s
operating budget for 2006/07 is $8.4 million. Capital projects budget and
debt service is $5.9 million. The fiscal year of the District runs from May
1st to April 30th.
...The Park District employs a
staff of 50 full time and 221 part time employees. There are approximately
224 seasonal employees, which fluctuates with the season.
...The Park District offers a
myriad of recreational programs and services to the 50,000 + residents of
Oak Lawn, from tiny tots to senior citizens.
...The Oak Lawn Park District
is a municipal corporation and is not part of the Village. We are our own
taxing body.
...Four times a year the Park
District mails a program brochure describing its programs and special events
to all the residences in Oak Lawn.
...Park District operates:
3 swimming pools
1 indoor ice arena, a
12-month state of the art facility
1 pavilion with weight
room/exercise equipment, 4 indoor basketball courts and 4 volleyball
courts
1 racquet club equipped with
6 tennis courts, weight room, 5 racquet ball courts and gymnastics area
1 golf course, 18-hole,
adjacent to a driving range and miniature golf course and clubhouse
which seats 100
1 recreation center
...We maintain 20 parks, 14 tot
lots, 19 baseball fields, 6 picnic areas, 6 sand volleyball courts, 7 soccer
fields, 16 outdoor basketball courts, 1 bike path, and 1 museum.
...The 3 enterprise funds are the Ice Arena,
Racquet Club, and Golf Course. The Pavilion is part of the recreation fund.
Other Park District buildings include an Administrative Center; the Oak View
Recreation Center, which houses staff and recreation programs; David
Johnston Center used for the teen center, rentals and West Side Baseball;
Menard Activity Center for programs and rentals; Brick Building, currently
the home of the Children’s Museum; Little White School House located in Lake
Shore Park used for recreation programs; and the Maintenance business office
and garage.
...The Park District manages a
Special Recreation Cooperative Agreement offering recreational programs and
services to individuals with disabilities in 11 municipalities
...Our 2 natural areas are:
Chicago Ridge Prairie located at 105th and Menard and Wolfe
Wildlife Refuge located at 109th & Laramie. They feature
walking/jogging/bicycle paths, wetlands and nature studies.
...The Cultural Arts Department
of the Park District has a theatre program which offer 4 plays each year.
There are also concerts featuring the different levels of the adult and
children chorale groups.
...Largest park is Centennial
Park at 38.5 acres
...The Oak Lawn Park District
operates under the state tax cap
...Approximately 30,000 rounds
of golf are played at Stony Creek Golf Course each year.
...Stony Creek is our revenue
generating facility and is one of the 3 enterprise funds.
...We have received over
$374,000 dollars of grant money in the past 3 years.
...We employ approximately 181
teens throughout the year, particularly during the summer months.
...The only facility where
alcohol is served is the golf course.
