2023 OP Winter Resident Newsletter

LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

Dear Orland Park Residents, The winter season is upon us and the Orland Park community is abuzz with festive events, beautiful Christmas decorations and plentiful options for shopping and dining. We hope you will take a moment to enjoy the happenings around town and celebrate the holiday season here in Orland Park. Thank you to those who were able to join us for the annual Village of Orland Park Veterans Day Ceremony at the civic center. It was wonderful to join the community in recognizing our heroes of today, as well as those of the past. This year’s Turkey Trot had one of the largest number of attendees in Village history! Over 1,000 people (and a handful of four-legged participants) took part in the annual Thanksgiving morning Orland Park tradition this year. It is always great to see everyone out as families enjoying a great start to the day. I hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in the Village! We enjoyed our annual Holiday Parade down Ravinia Avenue where I was joined by so many wonderful members of the community in lighting the Christmas Tree and officially marking the beginning of the holiday season in Orland Park. Thank you to the many community members who took part in the festivities. Please take a moment to enjoy the Christmas lights on display at Village Hall, at Crescent Park, along our main thoroughfares and at Centennial Park. As we head into the colder winter months, remember to check on your elderly and disabled friends and neighbors. The Village’s Police Department serves as the main warming center for those who may experience heating issues and need to get out of the cold. Lastly, there are exciting projects underway in Orland Park. Renovations have started at Schussler Park, with the water storage and groundwork in place for the Michael Schofield Sports Complex. In addition, the foundations for the new concert venue at Centennial Park West have been laid. I could not be more excited to see the future home of our concerts and the Taste of Orland Park. I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2024! Sincerely, Keith Pekau Mayor of Orland Park

Orlandpark.org | Winter 2023 |

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