Starting the week of May 2, the protective surfacing at Jirsa Park is being changed from engineered wood fiber (wood chips) to a complete synthetic playground system, similar to Carolshire, McCaslin and Armstrong Parks. The process may take a full week (weather dependent).
There are many advantages of having a synthetic playground surface. Here’s just a few:
Jirsa Park is located at 1363 Rose Ave.
The 2021 Year in Review focuses on the year’s successes and highlights, projects, changes and challenges, on a district-wide basis.
Watch 2021 Year in Review Video
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The new digital activity guide for Spring 2022 has been created in a new format, which allows you to download and print your favorite pages or program sections. Descriptions are expanded for all activities. Each class session or program code is individually linked to registering so there is no need to search the registration system for a class. Buttons link you to website program pages for more information.
The Park District is pleased to offer a multitude of programs again, as we move forward in 2022. Browse the guide for Spring sports, leagues and tournaments. See Fountain View Fitness programs, family events, camps, dance, gymnastics, theatre, senior trips, and more!
Catch the early bird pool pass rates for Coral Cove Water Park now!
Mark your calendar for theme days at Coyote Crossing Mini Golf!
Spring is a time of freshness and renewal, and we have something for everyone! Give a new class a try – learn Spanish or enjoy watercolor painting. Join an adult sports league or try a martial arts class. Keep your kids busy in spring break sports and theme camps. Join the fitness center and take advantage of member challenges and many group fitness and aquatics classes. Come in out of the cold and walk the indoor track. Already thinking about the next school year? Preschool registration is open, along with Before and After Care at District 93 schools. Awesome Adventure summer camp registration is now open.
The Carol Stream Park District – where all are welcome! We’ll see you soon!
Spring guide covers March, April and May.
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The sale and subsequent renewals of each plate generate $25 for the PowerPlay! Beyond School Grant Program, which funds youth programs in park and recreation agencies throughout Illinois. The goal of the PowerPlay! program is to increase the number of opportunities designed to show youth the lifelong benefits of fitness, health and nutrition.
Click here to download the Park District Youth License Plate form. For more information contact IAPD at 217-523-4554 or iapd@ILparks.org.
Find Out if the Vanity and/or Personalized License Plate You Want is Available—Immediately!
Go to the Secretary of State’s Web site at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ to find out if the personalized and/or vanity plate you want is available.
If you have any questions regarding the Park District Youth License Plate, please call IAPD’s office at 217-523-4554.
In remembrance of Theodore G. Callas, WWII Veteran.
Ted was an active member of Carol Stream’s VFW Post #10396 and integral part of the fundraising community that brought the Veterans Memorial Plaza at Town Center to fruition. The District is proud to have had Ted present for the building and unveiling of the Plaza. We were honored to have him raise the American Flag at the dedication.
Serving in the Army from 1943 to 1946, Ted was a medic/surgical technician with the 71st Evacuation Hospital that was attached to the 158th RCT (Regimental Combat Team), Bushmasters. The RCT was stationed in the Pacific Theater-Philippine Islands and Japan. A 1991 interview with Press Publications describes his time there. (See link below)
Ted was born in May 1923. He graduated Steinmetz High School (Chicago) in 1942 and was drafted to war. Back home, he married (the late) Ethel (nee Vrame) in 1947, and they were married for 63 years. Ted also served as the Steinmetz Alumni Governor in 1968. Ted leaves his legacy to his three children, seven grandchildren and one great grandchild, in addition to so many friends that loved him. He would have been 99 years this May.
It is our honor to share some memories of Ted. Look for his Memorial Brick in the Army section of the Veterans Memorial Plaza.
Read Ted’s 1991 Interview with Press Publications
(Note: this is an aged newspaper clipping, so quality of type is faded.)
Jim Reuter talks about the magic of the season! Learn what we have to offer this season and going into 2022.
From the Board of Commissioners and Staff at the Carol Stream Park District, we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season!
The Carol Stream Park District Board of Commissioners and Staff honored long-time employee Anne Gerrick with a Resolution at the December 13 Board Meeting. After 21 years of service, Anne is retiring early January and moving to Arizona to be near family. Her park district friends will miss her positivity and diligent work efforts, but most of all, her kindness towards others. We wish Anne the best!
See photos from the Board Meeting
Resolution No. 21-08
A Resolution Honoring Anne Gerrick
WHEREAS, ANNE GERRICK has been employed by the Carol Stream Park District from 2000 to 2022; and
WHEREAS, during her service to the Carol Stream Park District, ANNE GERRICK has worked in increasing levels of responsibility within the Registration and Membership Department beginning in May of 2000 as a Registration Clerk. Her strong customer service and organizational skills soon led to her promotion in 2005 to a Registration and Customer Service Coordinator. Anne’s hard work and leadership skills lead to her promotion to Registration Services Team Supervisor in 2012. In 2016, Anne was promoted again to the position of Registration Services Manager and ActiveNet Software Administrator. In 2020, the Registration Services Team was combined with the Fitness Services Team, and Anne became the Manager of Registration and Membership Services. Anne’s collaborative leadership style, commitment to outstanding customer service, and dedication to her coworkers and community have been crucial to the District’s success.
WHEREAS, during her career, ANNE GERRICK was a key member of the ActiveNet Conversion Team which led the District’s conversion to a comprehensive registration software system, she has instituted multiple enhancements to improve our customers’ experience. During the 2019 COVID Pandemic, she worked with limited staff to maintain the District’s entire registration and customer service function.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS that the CAROL STREAM PARK DISTRICT expresses its deepest appreciation for the outstanding contributions made by ANNE GERRICK during her more than twenty-one years of service to the Carol Stream Park District and Community as we wish her the best of luck in her well-earned retirement; and
Be it further resolved that the Secretary is directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to ANNE GERRICK and to record the adoption of this document in the official record of these proceedings.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 13th day of December, 2021.
Pictured from left to right: Commissioners Sokolowski, Jeffery, Jaszka, Gramann and Board President Tim Powers.
Four Park District Board Members were honored and received Certificates of Appreciation for their years of service at the Board Meeting November 8. Commissioners Gramann and Sokolowski received 20-year anniversary awards, and Commissioners Jeffery and Jaszka received 10-year anniversary awards. The awards were presented by Board President Tim Powers.
Park Board Commissioners set the policies that guide the Park District and understand the District’s mission, services, policies and programs, abide by the policies of the park district as well as all Federal and State statutes governing the operations of the park district. Board members receive no compensation for their time.
The years of service and dedication given by all our Board Members is a testament to their ongoing willingness to create initiatives that benefit the Carol Stream Park District community.
