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Palos Park plans new outdoor fitness area, reports stronger rental and camp revenues
Summary
The mayor said the Recreation and Parks Department resurfaced tennis courts, added two pickleball courts, completed phase 2 of Village Green irrigation, and is planning a new outdoor fitness area supported by two major grants; rental revenue and summer camp registration rose significantly.
The mayor said the Recreation and Parks Department resurfaced a tennis court and added two pickleball courts last summer and completed Phase 2 of the Village Green irrigation system. The address said plans are underway for a new outdoor fitness area and that two major grants have been secured to support that project.
The mayor reported the recreation team's work increased rental revenue from Centennial Park and the Recreation Center by 60% and that Kids Zone summer-camp registration rose by 30%. The mayor also described the Recreation and Parks staffing model and noted the department organized more than 20 special events last year.
Other community items in the address included an ad hoc Newcomers Welcoming Committee that welcomed more than 30 new families and a vote opportunity on the village tree (purple coneflower) to be included with upcoming water bills and via the village Facebook page. No new grant agreements or formal council approvals were presented during the address.
