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.”
Summer 2014 Registration Dates
Residents ......................................................... Monday, May 12
Non-Residents ................................................. Monday, May 19
Classes Begin..................................................... Monday, June 2
Summer Program Registration Hours
Monday–Friday, beginning May 12..................8:30am–5:00pm
Online: May 12 and May 19..........................................12:01am
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: Fall 2014 Registration Dates
Residents ..................................................... Monday, August 18
Non-Residents ............................................. Monday, August 25
Classes Begin...........................................Monday, September 8
Leisure Center Summer Hours
The Leisure Center is closed on these holidays:
May 26
July 4
Building Hours
Weekdays........................................................ 7:00 am–9:30 pm
Saturdays........................................................ 8:30 am–6:00 pm
Sundays .......................................................... 1:00 pm–6:00 pm
Regular Office Hours
Monday–Friday............................................... 8:30 am–5:00 pm
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 • 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 • Opens May 31
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., 8:30am–2:30pm
Prairie Lakes Community Center .................... 847-391-5711
Prairie Lakes Fitness Center • Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker Street, 60016. See page 68.
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
Park Board Meetings
The Des Plaines Park Board of Commissioners meets on the
third Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm. The public is
encouraged to attend.
David L. Markworth Board Room
Administrative & Leisure Center, 2222 Birch Street
Board of Commissioners
Joseph Weber, President..................................... 847-391-5700
[email protected]
Donald J. Rosedale, Vice-President...................... 847-827-0446
[email protected]
William J. Yates, Treasurer ................................... 847-391-5700
[email protected]
James F. Grady, Commissioner............................ 847-391-5700
[email protected]
Jana Bishop Haas, Commissioner......................... 847-297-5111
[email protected]
Administrative Staff • 847-391-5700
John P. Hecker, Executive Director
jh @DPParks.org
Donald Miletic, Assistant Executive Director
dm @DPParks.org
Paul A. Cathey, Superintendent of Parks & Planning
paulc @DPParks.org • 847-803-4653
Katie Skibbe, Superintendent of Business
katie.skibbe @DPParks.org
Linda Traina, Superintendent of Recreation
ltraina @DPParks.org
Brian Panek, Manager of Golf and Facilities
Gene Haring, Marketing and Communications
Sean King, IT Manager
Desiree van Thorre, HR & Risk Management
Deborah Hermanson, Administrative Assistant
847-803-4653
847-391-5087
847-391-5700
847-391-5700
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 Pro jects 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,
Special Events & Social Media Supervisor ............847-391-5711
General Information
Facility Rentals ....................................................847-391-5705
Program & Events Update Hotline ......................847-391-5705
TTY/TTD ............................................................847-966-8897
M-NASR ..............................................................847-966-5522