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Play! Oak Lawn - All Summer Long

• Become a fan of the Oak Lawn Park District on Facebook! Check us out at www.facebook.com <http://www.facebook.com> . Keep up to date on what is going on at the Oak Lawn Park District!

• To celebrate the Chicago Ridge Kohl's remodel makeover, they are throwing a pool party! Join us for Kohl's Summer Fun Day! Thursday, July 22 from 7-10pm at Centennial Pool (94th & Nashville)

• Preschool Registration – It is not too early to register for the Oak Lawn Park District’s 2010/2011 preschool programs. The park district offers affordable, quality preschool classes for 3- to 5-year-olds. The preschool programs—Learn As You Grow I, Learn As You Grow II, Play School and Prep School—are offered at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th St.) and the Little White Building in Lake Shore Park (96th Street and East Shore Drive) and are taught by qualified instructors. Fee for preschool programs for 3 year olds is $670 Oak Lawn residents and $752 for non-residents. Fee for preschool programs for 4 year olds is $1000 Oak Lawn residents and $1124 for non-residents. Payment plans are available. For more information or to schedule a preschool visit, please call (708) 857-2200.

• Cityscapes - The Oak Lawn Park District is offering three fun excursions to Chicago this summer. Trips include a Grant Park concert on Wednesday, August 18 as well as a day at Navy Pier on September 1. Fee for each trip is $13 for Oak Lawn residents and $15 for non-residents, which includes transportation. The bus will leave from the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. For more information, please call the Oak View Center at 708-857-2200.

• Outdoor Youth Soccer League– Registration is under way for the Oak Lawn Park District’s Outdoor Youth Soccer League. Outdoor Youth Soccer is open to those ages 6-9 with two age divisions determined by the child's age as of August 1, 2010. Games will be played on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Practice will begin in early to mid-August. A coach will contact the players about practices. Fee is $75 for Oak Lawn residents and $99 for nonresidents. A $10 late fee will be applied to registrations received after July 9.

• Outdoor Youth Traveling League - Registration is under way for the Oak Lawn Park District’s Outdoor Youth Traveling League. The Outdoor Youth Traveling League is open to those ages 10 - 13 with two age divisions determined by the child's age as of August 1, 2010. Teams in this league will be formed by a blind draft process and will compete in the South Suburban Soccer League. Games will be played on Saturdays. Practice will begin in early to mid-August. A coach will contact the players about practices. Fee is $95 for Oak Lawn residents and $119 for nonresidents. For more information call Shannon Nolan at 708-857-2420. A $10 late fee will be applied to registrations received after July 9.

• Little Kickers Soccer League – The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a new Little Kickers Soccer League for those ages 4 -5. This new introductory soccer league is designed to help transition children into team play. Small sided, non-competitive games will be played. The league will be run in a low-key environment and the coaches will be more hands on during games. Games will be played on Saturdays. Practice varies in times and days and will begin in early to mid-August. A coach will contact the players about practices. Fee is $59 for Oak Lawn residents and $79 for nonresidents. For more information call 708-857-2420. A $10 late fee will be applied to registrations received after July 9.

• Tai Chi—The Oak Lawn Park District is offering another session of Tai Chi beginning Monday, July 12 and continuing through August 30. Classes will be held Monday evenings from 7 - 8:00 pm at the Oak View Center (4625 W. 110th). Tai Chi combines proper breathing techniques with circular movements that are graceful and similar to dance. The class does not just go through the motions: participants will be worked with one-on-one and posture may be corrected physically. This program is open to individuals 18 years and older. Fee is $64 for Oak Lawn residents and $84 for non-residents. Please call the Pavilion for more information at 708-857-2420.

• Family Camp-Out! - Come out and enjoy summer camping under the stars at The Oak Lawn Park District’s Wolf Wildlife Refuge (109th & Laramie) on Friday, July 30. Participants will enjoy a scavenger hunt, late night campfire, hot dog and marshmallow roast, and a continental breakfast. You must provide your own tent, sleeping bags and camping equipment. Fee is $8 for Oak Lawn residents ages 13 and up and $10 for non-residents ages 13 and up. Fee is $5 for Oak Lawn residents ages 12 and under and $6 for non-residents ages 12 and under. Registration deadline is July 24. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held the following evening, July 31. For more information, please call 708-857-2200.

• 31st Annual Tennis Tournament - The Oak Lawn Park District will host the 31st Annual Oak Lawn Tennis Tournament beginning Friday, July 30 and running through Sunday, August 1 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center, 10444 S. Central Ave. The tournament offers a weekend of indoor tennis matches for different age groups and skill levels. All USTA rules will apply to tournament matches. There is a limited draw and an 8-player minimum for each event. Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runner up in each division. The registration fee is $12 for singles and $20 for doubles. Registration forms are available online at www.olparks.com <http://www.olparks.com> and at the park district’s Racquet, Fitness & Gymnastics Center, located at 10444 S. Central Ave. Registration deadline is 12 noon on July 28. For more information, please call (708) 857-2215 or e-mail info@olparks.com.

• Before & After School With FLASH – FLASH, Fun & Learning After School Hours - Register now for the 2010/2011 school year. The Oak Lawn Park District has partnered up with School District 123 for the 2nd year and is expanding to all 5 elementary schools, Covington, Hannum, Hometown, Kolmar, & Sward. The park district has also partnered up with School District 122 and their 4 elementary schools, Columbus Manor, Harnew, Kolb, & Lieb to provide FLASH for the 2010/2011 school year. For more information call the FLASH Director or the FLASH Assistant Director at 708-857-2420.

• Visit the Indoor Playground at the Community Pavilion - If you have to stay inside, than play inside!
The Oak Lawn Park District’s indoor playground will be available for use any time the Community Pavilion (9401 S. Oak park Ave.) is open for business. Open gym fees apply and a parent or guardian must be present with their child or children at all times. The indoor playground is a non-park district staff supervised area.
The indoor playground is also now available to rent for parties. It can be rented alone or with a court to expand your party. Parties must be booked at least two weeks in advance. Call 708-857-2420 for more information about daily fees and party package prices.

• Massage Therapy at the Community Pavilion - Sandra Coffey is available by appointment only. Massage therapy is used to reduce stress, increase circulation and detoxify overexerted muscles. Open to men and women. A parent or guardian must accompany children under age 12. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy. To schedule a massage, call 708/857-2420.

• Personal Training at the Community Pavilion - Meet with a certified Personal Trainer who will design a program to improve your cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance. Increase flexibility, improve body image, lose weight, and-in general-just make you feel good about yourself. Call for an appointment: (708) 857-2420.

• Oak Lawn Park District Special Recreation Programs – The Oak Lawn Park District offers many wonderful programs for children with special needs as well as their families. For more information on these programs, please visit www.olparks.com.

• Parent Forum & Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities – The Oak Lawn Park District’s Special Recreation Department offers a monthly Parent Forum & Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities the third Thursday of every month at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., beginning at 7 pm. Come out once a month to discuss, review, and suggest new ideas or program strategies. Also, meet other parents of children with disabilities. Free childcare will be provided to watch children during meeting. For meeting topics and information, contact: Jacqueline Canty @ 857-2200 or jcanty@olparks.com. Upcoming dates for meetings are June 17, July 15, August 19th.

Did you know...

...There is a combination of 32 parks and facilities owned and operated by the Oak Lawn Park District which cover a total of 294.19 acres.

...The Oak Lawn Park District’s operating budget for 2006/07 is $8.4 million. Capital projects budget and debt service is $5.9 million. The fiscal year of the District runs from May 1^st to April 30^th.

...The Park District employs a staff of 50 full time and 221 part time employees. There are approximately 224 seasonal employees, which fluctuates with the season.

...The Park District offers a myriad of recreational programs and services to the 50,000 + residents of Oak Lawn, from tiny tots to senior citizens.

...The Oak Lawn Park District is a municipal corporation and is not part of the Village. We are our own taxing body.

...Four times a year the Park District mails a program brochure describing its programs and special events to all the residences in Oak Lawn.

...Park District operates:

	3 swimming pools
	1 indoor ice arena, a 12-month state of the art facility
	1 pavilion with weight room/exercise equipment, 4 indoor basketball courts and 4 volleyball courts
	1 racquet club equipped with 6 tennis courts, weight room, 5 racquet ball courts and gymnastics area
	1 golf course, 18-hole, adjacent to a driving range and miniature golf course and clubhouse which seats 100
	1 recreation center

...We maintain 20 parks, 14 tot lots, 19 baseball fields, 6 picnic areas, 6 sand volleyball courts, 7 soccer fields, 16 outdoor basketball courts, 1 bike path, and 1 museum.

...The 3 enterprise funds are the Ice Arena, Racquet Club, and Golf Course. The Pavilion is part of the recreation fund. Other Park District buildings include an Administrative Center; the Oak View Recreation Center, which houses staff and recreation programs; David Johnston Center used for the teen center, rentals and West Side Baseball; Menard Activity Center for programs and rentals; Brick Building, currently the home of the Children’s Museum; Little White School House located in Lake Shore Park used for recreation programs; and the Maintenance business office and garage.

...The Park District manages a Special Recreation Cooperative Agreement offering recreational programs and services to individuals with disabilities in 11 municipalities

...Our 2 natural areas are: Chicago Ridge Prairie located at 105^th and Menard and Wolfe Wildlife Refuge located at 109^th & Laramie. They feature walking/jogging/bicycle paths, wetlands and nature studies.

...The Cultural Arts Department of the Park District has a theatre program which offer 4 plays each year. There are also concerts featuring the different levels of the adult and children chorale groups.

...Largest park is Centennial Park at 38.5 acres

...The Oak Lawn Park District operates under the state tax cap

...Approximately 30,000 rounds of golf are played at Stony Creek Golf Course each year.

...Stony Creek is our revenue generating facility and is one of the 3 enterprise funds.

...We have received over $374,000 dollars of grant money in the past 3 years.

...We employ approximately 181 teens throughout the year, particularly during the summer months.

...The only facility where alcohol is served is the golf course.

Updated 4/07

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