Spring Brochure 2020 Online_Spring 2020 Guide | Page 5

Dear Friends,
2020 vision means you can see clearly and
in focus. The vision for the Glenview Park
District is certainly clear: a community in
which everyone enjoys happiness, health,
and an appreciation for the environment
on a daily basis. Our talented staff strives
every day to make that vision a reality for
everyone in our district.
Focus on Sustainability
• We are committed to a sustainable and
healthy environment. At the end of 2019,
the Glenview Park District took steps to
ensure that our facilities are now 100%
powered by renewable wind energy.
Investing in renewable energy reduces the
Park District’s production of greenhouse
gases, which have been shown to be a
major cause of climate change.
• We are committed to continually finding
sustainable and green solutions in our
existing facilities, parks and operation.
In recent years, the Park District has
transitioned gas vehicles in its fleet to
propane and has installed LED lighting at
both Community Park West and Flick Park.
These actions take our Park District to the
next level of environmental awareness and
show our dedication to good stewardship
of natural resources and the environment.
Grove Interpretive Center Grand
Opening
• Renovation of The Grove's Interpretive
Center is finally finished! We have
transformed the space with larger animal
tanks, an exciting and innovative "Turtle
Island" habitat, and interactive exhibits.
Kids can now explore items similar to
what Robert Kennicott collected as a
naturalist when he lived on The Grove’s
property. A full-size replica skeleton of
the Harlan's Ground Sloth (shown on
the cover), an extinct relative of both
the South American tree sloth and the
prehistoric Megatherium, is part of the
Jennifer Roberts
President
jennifer.roberts@
glenviewparks.org
William Casey
Vice President
william.casey@
glenviewparks.org
• exhibit about Robert's adventures at the
Smithsonian Castle in Washington D.C.
• Please join us for a free open house
celebration on Saturday, February 22.
Read more about it on page 5.
Sylvain Turcotte Award
• We're proud to announce that Sylvain
Turcotte, our long-time and much-loved
hockey director, was named to the
Illinois Hockey Hall of Fame. Sylvain
joined the Park District in 1987 and has
taught thousands of students over his
years with the GPD. Well done, Sylvain!
New Program Highlights
• With a park district as vibrant and
diverse as the Glenview Park District,
there is always something new to try!
• This spring, the GPD is pleased to
offer beginner and advanced beginner
pickleball classes for adults. Sign up and
discover more about this popular and
energetic sport.
• Adults can also join the new Table
Shuffleboard League and enjoy
camaraderie and friendly competition.
Weekly games take place in the
Lakeview Room at Park Center.
• Moms and sons, gear up for Nerf Wars,
Friday, May 8 in the main gym at Park
Center.
• Come out to stretch, meet your neighbors
and relax your mind, body and soul at
Neighborhood Night Yoga at Roosevelt
Park Fieldhouse, Sunday night, May 24.
There’s always something going on at the
Glenview Park District. Come out and have
some fun with us!
See you in the parks,
Glenview Park District
Mission Statement:
Through exceptional
experiences, the Glenview
Park District strives to build
a sense of community,
enhance people’s lives and
contribute to enrichment of
the individual, family and the
community.
Glenview Park District
Vision Statement:
A community in which
everyone enjoys happiness,
health, and an appreciation
for the environment on a
daily basis
The Glenview Park District’s
Board of Park Commissioners
meets on the fourth Thursday
evening of each month at 7 pm
at Park Center, 2400 Chestnut
Ave., unless otherwise
noted. Call 847-724-5670 for
additional information or to
confirm times and dates of
meetings. All meetings are
open to the public.
Board of Park Commissioners
The Board of Park
Commissioners consists of
seven elected members who
serve unsalaried six-year
terms. The board sets priorities
and defines the policies
for financing, governance,
operation and administration
of the district.
Jennifer Roberts
Park Board President
Dave Dillon
Commissioner
david.dillon@
glenviewparks.org
Angie Katsamakis
Commissioner
angie.katsamakis@
glenviewparks.org
Joseph Sullivan
Commissioner
joseph.sullivan@
glenviewparks.org
Daniel Peterson
Commissioner
daniel.peterson@
glenviewparks.org
Other Park Board Officials include James Rock, Attorney; William Moore, Treasurer; and Michael McCarty, Secretary/Executive Director.
Dave Tosh
Commissioner
dave.tosh@
glenviewparks.org