Administrative & Leisure Center • 2222 Birch Street • Des Plaines, IL 60018
P: 847-391-5700 n F: 847-391-5707 n www.DPParks.org
Our Mission: “Enhancing our community by providing
quality recreational opportunities, facilities, parks and open space.”
Fall 2014 Registration Dates
Residents ..................................................... Monday, August 18
Non-Residents ............................................. Monday, August 25
Classes Begin...........................................Monday, September 8
Fall Program Registration Hours
Monday–Friday, beginning August 18 ....................8:30a–5:00p
Online: August 18 and August 25...................................12:01a
The Spectrum Program & Events Guide is printed four times
each year. Copies are available at all Park District facilities, as
well as at Des Plaines City Hall, the Des Plaines Public Library,
and the Des Plaines History Center. You can view and download
the complete Spectrum on our website: www.DPParks.org.
Plan ahead: Winter 2015 Registration Dates
Residents ..................................................Monday, December 8
Non-Residents ........................................Monday, December 15
Classes Begin................................................Monday, January 5
Leisure Center Fall Hours
Park Board Meetings
The Des Plaines Park Board of Commissioners meets on the
third Tuesday of every month at 7:00p. The public is
encouraged to attend.
David L. Markworth Board Room
Administrative & Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street
Board of Commissioners
Donald J. Rosedale, President .............................. 847-827-0446
[email protected]
Jana Bishop Haas, Vice-President ........................ 847-297-5111
[email protected]
James F. Grady, Treasurer ...................................847-391-5700
[email protected]
Joseph Weber, Commissioner..............................847-391-5700
[email protected]
William J. Yates, Commissioner...........................847-391-5700
[email protected]
Administrative Staff • 847-391-5700
The Leisure Center is closed on these holidays:
September 1 • November 27
December 25 • January 1
December 24 & December 31................................7:00a–1:00p
Building Hours
Weekdays...............................................................7:00 a–9:30 p
Saturdays...............................................................8:30 a–6:00 p
Sundays .................................................................1:00 p–6:00 p
Donald J. Miletic, Executive Director
dm @DPParks.org
Paul A. Cathey, Superintendent of Parks & Golf Operations
paulc @DPParks.org • 847-803-4653
Katie J. Skibbe, Superintendent of Business
katie.skibbe @DPParks.org
Linda M. Traina, Superintendent of Recreation
ltraina @DPParks.org
Regular Office Hours
Monday–Friday......................................................8:30 a–5:00 p
Saturday & Sunday...........................................................Closed
Brian Panek,
Assistant Superintendent of Golf Operations ...... 847-803-4653
Gene Haring, Marketing and Communications... 847-391-5087
Sean King, IT Manager ......................................... 847-391-5700
Desiree van Thorre, HR & Risk Management....... 847-391-5700
Deborah Hermanson, Administrative Assistant .. 847-391-5096
Park District Facilities
Golf Center Des Plaines.................................. 847-803-GOLF
353 N. River Road, 60016 • Open year-round
Lake Park ........................................................... 847-391-5730
Lake Park Golf Course • Lake Park Marina
1015 Howard Avenue, 60018 • April–October
Leisure Center (ALC) ......................................... 847-391-5700
2222 Birch Street, 60018
ALC After Hours Emergency Phone.................... 847-668-6983
Mountain View Adventure Center.................. 847-391-5733
Miniature Golf • Batting Cages • Skate & BMX Bike Park
510 E. Algonquin Road, 60016 • April–October
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center.............. 847-391-5740
2025 Miner Street, 60016 • Through August 24
Chippewa Pool: 197 N. Eighth Avenue, 60016 • Through Sept. 1
Iroquois Pool: 2324 Maple Street, at Touhy Avenue, 60018
Oakwood Maintenance Facility...................... 847-391-5744
1300 Oakwood Avenue, 60016 • Mon.–Fri., 8:30a–2:30p
Prairie Lakes Community Center (PLCC) ........ 847-391-5711
Prairie Lakes Fitness Center • Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker Street, 60016. See page 54.
PLCC After Hours Emergency Phone.................. 847-391-5713
Teen Center Des Plaines ................................... 847-391-5700
2222 Birch Street, 60018 • See page 20
Teen Center Emergency Phone ........................... 847-668-6983
Parks Department Staff • 847-