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Administrative & Leisure Center • 2222 Birch Street • Des Plaines, IL 60018
P : 847-391-5700 D F : 847-391-5707 D www.DPParks.org
Our Mission: “Enhancing our community by providing quality
recreational opportunities, facilities, parks and open space.”
Spring 2015 Registration Dates
Park Board Meetings
Residents ......................................................Monday, March 16
Non-Residents ..............................................Monday, March 23
Classes Begin................................................. Sunday, March 29
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
Spring Program Registration Hours
Monday–Friday, beginning March 16 .....................8:30a–5:00p
Online: March 16 and March 23 .....................................12:01a
Board of Commissioners
Residents ......................................................... Monday, May 11
Non-Residents ................................................. Monday, May 16
Classes Begin...................................................... Sunday, June 1
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]
Leisure Center Spring Hours
Administrative Staff • 847-391-5700
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: Summer 2015 Registration Dates
The Leisure Center is closed on these holidays:
Sunday, April 5
Monday, May 25
Building Hours
Monday–Friday.....................................................7:00 a–9:30 p
Saturdays...............................................................8:30 a–6:00 p
Sundays .................................................................1:00 p–6:00 p
Regular Office Hours
Monday–Friday......................................................8:30 a–5:00 p
Saturday & Sunday...........................................................Closed
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 • Opens April 1 • See page 48.
Leisure Center ................................................... 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 • Opens April 6 • See page 39.
Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center.............. 847-391-5740
2025 Miner Street, 60016
Chippewa Pool: 197 N. Eighth Avenue, 60016
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 .................... 847-391-5711
Prairie Lakes Fitness Center • Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker Street, 60016. See page 52.
PLCC After Hours Emergency Phone.................. 847-391-5713
Teen Center Des Plaines ................................... 847-391-5700
2222 Birch Street, 60018 • See page 29.
Teen Center Emergency Phone ........................... 847-668-6983
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
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
Parks Department Staff • 847-391-5744
Chris Leiner, Assistant Superintendent of Parks & Planning
[email protected]
Ed Kelley, Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor
Steve Krotz, Landscape Maintenance Supervisor
Don Prellberg, Special Projects Supervisor
Ken Rochau, Building Services Supervisor.......... 847-803-4653
Recreation Department Staff
Jennifer Boys,
Assistant Superintendent of Recreation .............. 847-391-5711
Joshua Cantres, Athletic Supervisor....................... 847-391-5711
Matt Hartnett,
Aquatics & Youth Programs Manager ...................847-391-5700
Karyn Roth, Recreation Supervisor ....................... 847-391-5700
Shelli Sarg, Facilities Manager................................847-391-5711
Nancy Suwalski, Cultural Arts Supervisor..............847-391-5711
Cindy Yelich, Recreation Supervisor........................847-391-5700
General Information
Facility Renta