2022 Budget in Brief

RECREATION & PARKS The Recreation and Parks Department mission is to enhance the quality of

The museum launched "The Historic Front," a twice per year newsletter which details exhibits, collections, museum program information and fun facts about Orland Park's history. On September 9, 2021, the museum held its first fundraiser at Peace Marketplace, to not only raise money, but also increase memberships. The money raised from this will be used for future programs, events and preservation projects. In 2021, Special Recreation offered over 20 virtual programs, including 14 new pop- up programs which provided participants with a variety of opportunities ranging from arts and crafts, health and wellness, special events, and one-on-one sports training. This year, Special Olympics transitioned back to regional and state tournaments, and the Owl Athletics returned to competition. One athlete brought home a silver medal from the State Golf Tournament; two volleyball teams participated in the State Volleyball Tournament earning a silver medal; ten flag football athletes qualified for the State Tournament bringing home a bronze medal; four athletes on the bowling team competed at the State Bowling Tournament earning three gold and one silver medal. Learn more about the Village of Orland Park Recreation and Parks Department at orlandpark.org/recreation.

life for all participants and create memorable experiences by offering progressive, enriching recreation and leisure opportunities and preserving natural resources for present and future generations. In 2021, the Recreation and Parks Department hosted a variety of special events for all ages and interests including: Cinderella's Ball, the Easter Egg Hunt, 10 weeks of Market at the Park, two concerts in the park, the 4th of July and Veterans Liberty Run, three Drive-in Movies, the Taste of Orland Park, the Centennial Park West Concert Series, Brewfest, Great Pumpkin Party, Turkey Trot, Holiday Festival, Tree Lighting & Parade, North Pole Express and Children's New Year's Eve Celebration. These events featured a variety of local businesses and performances from bands such as 7th Heaven, The Ultimate Queen Celebration with Marc Martel, Mellancougar, American English, Blue Oyster Cult, Mark Farner's American Band, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Sixteen Candles, George Michael Reborn, the 4 C Notes, ARRA, Blooze Brothers and Classical Blast . Other performances included a four-night sold out show of Cinderella with the Orland Park Children's Theater Troupe, and the "Rise Up" dance recital.

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET IN BRIEF