Staff received the audit and site reports for District facilities and parks from WT Group for the 2024 ADA Accessibility Audit and Transition Plan. WT Group and Staff hosted community engagement meetings to highlight observations and collect feedback to improve accessibility throughout the District.
Staff provided construction project updates for the New Facility and Site Improvements at West Ridge Park, the Lot 3 Pickleball and Padel Facility, construction at the Recreation Center of Highland Park, improvements at Jeff Fox Baseball Field, improvements for Sunset Woods Park, improvements for the North Beach at Park Avene Boating Facility, improvements for the Deer Creek Racquet Club Locker Rooms, and The Preserve of Highland Park Compton Avenue Trail Connection.
Staff presented the semi-annual review of cost centers. Revenues and expenses are through June 30, 2024.
Staff reviewed the 2025 budget schedule and a draft of the 10-Year Funding Model.
Staff shared graphs comparing the user market participation over the last five years for programs (this excludes memberships and daily use). Programming participation has increased by 40% while the Highland Park population increased by 2.5%.
Staff submitted permits to the City of Highland Park for the new indoor pickleball and padel facility.
Staff is working with City of Highland Park Officials on an updated addendum for the intergovernmental agreement which outlines cost share and maintenance between the City of Highland Park and the Park District of Highland Park for the parking lot at the Recreation Center of Highland Park, The Preserve of Highland Park, the Highland Park County Club, and the Highland Park Senior Center.
Staff reviewed the 2024 Golf Equipment Bid results.
The Park Board of Commissioners approved the 2024 Golf Equipment Bid
The Parks Foundation and Staff are preparing for the Smash for Charity Pickleball Tournament on September 21, 2024, from 8:00 – 2:00 p.m. The fundraising event will host up to 92 teams. Proceeds will support scholarship programs.
