Alsip Park District - Alsip, Illinois

Alsip Park District • 12521 S Kostner Ave. • Alsip, IL 60803 • (708) 389-1003 • alsipparks.org

Dear Alsip Park District Resident,

I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on some projects that are occurring at the Alsip Park District.

As you may know have heard, the Alsip Park District was awarded an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources the Spring of 2009. This grant makes it feasiblefor us to redevelop the underutilized 15 acre Sears Park site into a much more usable space for the community. Since we learned that we were awarded the grant, the park district has been busy preparing construction and bid documents. In October 2009, the park district awarded the work at this park site to Fuerte Systems. Fuerte Systems has started work at Sears Park and plans to work any chance they get, weather permitting of course.

For the safety of our resident, Sears Park will remain closed during the redevelopment of this site. The redevelopment of this park site will include a lighted walking path with fitness stations, a lighed multi-purpose field for soccer and football usage, ball field reconstruction, much needed security lighting, additional parking, a park shelter with picnic tables, a new play area, site amenities such as park benches and an excavated pond with an overlook and water feature. Weather permitting; Sears Park is scheduled to reopen this fall.

As the work progresses at Sears Park, we will also begin to perform some much needed landscape improvements at Commissioners Park and the Mary J. Lynch Skate Park. These landscape improvements will include the reformation of the existing berms at these two park sites. Material will be added to the berms to assist with easier maintenance and upkeep of these areas while also enhancing the appearance of each site. These landscape improvements will begin the week of February 22, 2010. Each park site will remain open during this work but for your safety, sections may be closed off for short periods of time to allow for this work to be completed.

I am pleased to report on these projects and just wanted to take an opportunity to update you, our residents. We will continue to make updates on our webpage at www.alsipparks.org so please check back often. If you have any questions at anytime please feel free to contact me at 708-389-1003. Thank you for your continued support of the Alsip Park District.

Sincerely,
Jeannette Huber, CPRP
Director of Parks and Recreation

Information regarding our 2010 Winter & Spring Programs, special events, facilities and a lot more can be located within this site. Resident registration for our Spring programs is currently being accepted. Nonresident registration will begin on Monday, March 1, 2010. Spring programs will begin the week of March 15, 2010.

NEW! Alsip Park District is now offering online registration to better serve our community. Registering for your favorite programs is FAST, EASY and SECURE! Click here to learn more or to get started.

If you have any questions or need additional information about a program or our website, please email us at mainoffice@alsipparks.org. or contact us at 708.389.1003.

Alsip Park District Mission Statement:
The Mission of the Alsip Park District is to Enrich Life through Quality Leisure Services at a Variety of Parks and Facilities, while Offering Programs in the Area of Education, Social Involvement and Recreation in a Clean, Safe Environment for Individuals of All Ages.

Chicagoe Flower & Garden Show
Thursday, 3/11/2010
Spring is in the air! Join us as we head to this famous flower and garden show for a wonderful day. ...[more]

Do-it-yourself Home Improvements
Thursday, 3/11/2010
Take advantage of this informative class and learn how to fix those odds and ends around the house! ...[more]

Co-Rec Spring Volleyball Begins
Thursday, 3/11/2010
Adults 18 and older are eligible to participate in our Co-Rec Spring Volleyball Leagues. Each ...[more]

Stampin' Up Workshop
Thursday, 3/11/2010
Let's get creative! Learn to make beautiful and unique crafts from cards, bookmarks, picture ...[more]

Teen Open Gym (6th-8th Grade)
Friday, 3/12/2010
Shoot hoops or play pick-up games with your ...[more]

6th-8th Grade Dance
Friday, 3/12/2010
Join us for a Tropical Paradise and don't forget your sunglasses. Our DJ will be available to play ...[more]

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Cruise
Saturday, 3/13/2010
After heading to downtown Chicago to enjoy the St. Patrick's Day parade, we will cruise on the ...[more]

Galos Caves: Salt Caves
Tuesday, 3/16/2010
No need to go to the beach to absorb the intense air of the mineral rich salts! Travel with us to ...[more]

Stampin' Up Workshop
Tuesday, 3/16/2010
Let's get creative! Learn to make beautiful and unique crafts from cards, bookmarks, picture ...[more]

Ingalls Health Screen-Free Blood Pressure Dates
Wednesday, 3/17/2010
Free Blood Pressure Screenings will be offered by Ingalls Health Systems. For additional ...[more]

Teen Open Gym (4th-5th Grade)
Friday, 3/19/2010
Come join us for an hour of shooting hoops or playing pick-up ...[more]

4th & 5th Grade Dance
Friday, 3/19/2010
Don't forget your celebrity glasses and get ready to have fun at this Hollywood Dance. Have your ...[more]

Board Meeting
Monday, 3/22/2010
The general public is welcome to attend all meetings and may speak to the Board of Commissioners ...[more]

Health Chek
Saturday, 3/27/2010
Health Chek will be offering a variety of Wellness Screenings at the Alsip Park District this ...[more]

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Saturday, 3/27/2010
Pre-register to save your seat at a breakfast with a very important person: the Easter Bunny! Get ...[more]

Super Saturday Crop
Saturday, 3/27/2010
Now is the perfect time of the year to get caught up with your album projects and this all day crop ...[more]

Scrapbooking Beginners Class
Saturday, 3/27/2010
Do you have pictures everywhere like on your computer, camera, memory cards, and CDs? Do you want ...[more]

Magic Madness
Monday, 3/29/2010
Kids you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time in this hands-on magic workshop! You will learn a ...[more]

Stampin' Up Scrapbooking
Monday, 3/29/2010
Need help with your scrapbook pages? Here is a great way to get ideas for those special events or ...[more]

Indoor Egg Hunt Challenge
Monday, 3/29/2010
Get ready because this is not your typical egg hunt! We will cover the gym floor with shredded ...[more]

Stampin' Up Workshop
Wednesday, 3/31/2010
Let's get creative! Learn to make beautiful and unique crafts from cards, bookmarks, picture ...[more]

Summer Camp 2010 New Resident Camper Registration Begins
Thursday, 4/1/2010
All Summer Camp registration will take place in-person only at the Apollo Recreation Center. Please ...[more]

ISU Tour & Upper Limits Rock Gym
Friday, 4/2/2010
Join us for a tour of the ISU campus and for lunch in the Bone Student Center. After lunch we will ...[more]

Member Appreciation Day
Monday, 4/5/2010
The Alsip Park District would like to thank all of our Fitness/Women Circuit Center members by ...[more]

Spring Break Pre-Camp
Monday, 4/5/2010
We are offering extended camp as well! Campers should bring a snack in addition to their lunch ...[more]

Summer Camp 2010 Nonresident Camper Registration Begins
Monday, 4/5/2010
All Summer Camp registration will take place in-person only at the Apollo Recreation Center. Please ...[more]

Spring Break Camp
Monday, 4/5/2010
Remember the fun you had at Winter Bonus Camp? Well it's not over! Join us over Spring break for ...[more]

Spring Break Post Camp
Monday, 4/5/2010
Campers are expected to be picked up by 6:00 pm. A late fee will becharged for campers not picked ...[more]

Spring Break Pre-Camp
Tuesday, 4/6/2010
We are offering extended camp as well! Campers should bring a snack in addition to their lunch ...[more]

Babysitter's Training
Tuesday, 4/6/2010
Ready to earn a little extra money babysitting? Take this class to show your dedication and ...[more]

Spring Break Camp
Tuesday, 4/6/2010
Remember the fun you had at Winter Bonus Camp? Well it's not over! Join us over Spring break for ...[more]

Spring Break Post Camp
Tuesday, 4/6/2010
Campers are expected to be picked up by 6:00 pm. A late fee will becharged for campers not picked ...[more]

Spring Break Pre-Camp
Wednesday, 4/7/2010
We are offering extended camp as well! Campers should bring a snack in addition to their lunch ...[more]

Spring Break Camp
Wednesday, 4/7/2010
Remember the fun you had at Winter Bonus Camp? Well it's not over! Join us over Spring break for ...[more]

Spring Break Post Camp
Wednesday, 4/7/2010
Campers are expected to be picked up by 6:00 pm. A late fee will becharged for campers not picked ...[more]

Egg Art
Wednesday, 4/7/2010
Celebrate Easter by designing your own colorful, creative eggs! We will use a variety of items to ...[more]

Spring Break Pre-Camp
Thursday, 4/8/2010
We are offering extended camp as well! Campers should bring a snack in addition to their lunch ...[more]

Spring Break Camp
Thursday, 4/8/2010
Remember the fun you had at Winter Bonus Camp? Well it's not over! Join us over Spring break for ...[more]

Child/Infant CPR & First Aid
Thursday, 4/8/2010
This course is for certified babysitters only. Please bring your BST book to class and build off of ...[more]

Spring Break Post Camp
Thursday, 4/8/2010
Campers are expected to be picked up by 6:00 pm. A late fee will becharged for campers not picked ...[more]

Spring Break Pre-Camp
Friday, 4/9/2010
We are offering extended camp as well! Campers should bring a snack in addition to their lunch ...[more]

Spring Break Camp
Friday, 4/9/2010
Remember the fun you had at Winter Bonus Camp? Well it's not over! Join us over Spring break for ...[more]

Spring Break Post Camp
Friday, 4/9/2010
Campers are expected to be picked up by 6:00 pm. A late fee will becharged for campers not picked ...[more]

Crop for the Cure
Saturday, 4/10/2010
Now is the perfect time of the year to get caught up with your album projects and make a difference ...[more]

Sugar-N-Spice
Sunday, 4/11/2010
Don�t be late for this very important date!! The Doubletree Hotel Chicag/Alsip and the Alsip Park ...[more]

Balzekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture
Tuesday, 4/13/2010
The Balzekas Museum is the largest repository of Lithuanian cultural artifacts outside of ...[more]

Stampin' Up Workshop
Wednesday, 4/14/2010
Let's get creative! Learn to make beautiful and unique crafts from cards, bookmarks, picture ...[more]

Adult CPR/AED
Saturday, 4/17/2010
Be prepared in case of an emergency! This class will cover the American Red Cross guidelines for ...[more]

Jr. Olympic Skills Day
Saturday, 4/17/2010
Jr. Olympic Skills is a free national skills competition that provides boys and girls ages 8-13 the ...[more]

Co-Rec Softball Captains Meeting
Monday, 4/19/2010
All adult softball captains are strongly encouraged to attend the captain's meetings. At each ...[more]

Women's Summer Softball Captains Mmeetings
Monday, 4/19/2010
All adult softball captains are strongly encouraged to attend the captain's meetings. At each ...[more]

Men's 16" Summer Softball Captain's Meeting
Monday, 4/19/2010
All adult softball captains are strongly encouraged to attend the captain's meetings. At each ...[more]

Men's 12" Summer Softball Captains Meeting
Monday, 4/19/2010
All adult softball captains are strongly encouraged to attend the captain's meetings. At each ...[more]

Photo Organization & Power Sort
Thursday, 4/22/2010
Are your photos filling up boxes and drawers or stored in developing envelopes that are destroying ...[more]

Stampin' Up Workshop
Thursday, 4/22/2010
Let's get creative! Learn to make beautiful and unique crafts from cards, bookmarks, picture ...[more]

Teen Open Gym (4th-5th Grade)
Friday, 4/23/2010
Shoot some hoops or play pick-up games during an hour of open ...[more]

4th & 5th Grade Dance
Friday, 4/23/2010
Wear your favorite team jersey and show your team spirit for this popular dance. Mingle with your ...[more]

Child/Infant CPR
Saturday, 4/24/2010
Learn the valuable life saving skills needed to help an injured infant or child. You will use ...[more]

Board Meeting
Monday, 4/26/2010
The general public is welcome to attend all meetings and may speak to the Board of Commissioners ...[more]

Teen Open Gym (6th-8th Grade)
Friday, 4/30/2010
Open gym will be available to participants in the 6th-8th grade. Come join us for an hour of ...[more]

6th-8th Grade Dance
Friday, 4/30/2010
Join us for our Baseball Bash and wear your favorite teams jeersey. Be sure to have your favorite ...[more]

Stampin' Up Workshop
Wednesday, 5/5/2010
Let's get creative! Learn to make beautiful and unique crafts from cards, bookmarks, picture ...[more]

Noble Fool Theatricals: Spelling Bee
Thursday, 5/6/2010
Join us for dinner and a show at the Pheasant Run Resort's Garden Atrium and Theater. We will first ...[more]

Paws in the Park
Saturday, 5/8/2010
Throw a leash on your canine companion after a long winter inside the house and stretch your legs ...[more]

Spring Border Class
Thursday, 5/13/2010
This class is designed for those who want to learn other techniques for matting and mounting ...[more]

Super Saturday Crop
Saturday, 5/15/2010
Now is the perfect time of the year to get caught up with your album projects and this all day crop ...[more]

Ingalls Health Screen-Free Blood Pressure Dates
Wednesday, 5/19/2010
Free Blood pressure Screenings offered through Ingalls Health Systems. For additional information, ...[more]

Power Layout Class
Thursday, 5/20/2010
Do you think �Scrapbooking� is a 4 letter word? Do you want to complete an album in a short amount ...[more]

Wilderness First Aid
Saturday, 5/22/2010
This course is designed for those who work, play, or live in areas 30 minutes or more from regular ...[more]

Shipshewana Flea Market
Wednesday, 5/26/2010
�Shop 'til you drop� is more than just a saying in Shipshewana! If hunting for treasures through ...[more]

Stampin' Up Workshop
Wednesday, 5/26/2010
Let's get creative! Learn to make beautiful and unique crafts from cards, bookmarks, picture ...[more]

Adult CPR/AED
Saturday, 5/29/2010
Be prepared in case of an emergency! This class will cover the American Red Cross guidelines for ...[more]

Aquatic Park Opening Day
Saturday, 5/29/2010
Opening Day: Saturday May 29 May 30 & May 31 Open Swim: 12 noon-8:00 pm June 1-August 13 A.M. ...[more]

Magic Madness
Monday, 5/31/2010
Kids you are guaranteed to have a fantastic time in this hands-on magic workshop! You will learn a ...[more]

Tempel Lipizzans Horse Show
Wednesday, 6/9/2010
Witness artistry and history come to life as the Tempel Lipizzan stallions enchant audiences with ...[more]

Summer Camp Orientation
Wednesday, 6/9/2010
It is highly recommended that all parents attend camp orientation to meet the camp staff, have your ...[more]