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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT Strive to enhance the quality of life for all participants and to create memorable experiences by offering progressive and enriching recreation and leisure opportunities while preserving natural resources for present and future generations.

Patrick R. O’Sullivan

Mayor Keith Pekau

William R. Healy

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor....................................................Keith Pekau Village Clerk............................Patrick R. O’Sullivan Village Trustee...............................William R. Healy Village Trustee.................Cynthia Nelson Katsenes Village Trustee.............................Michael R. Milani Village Trustee....................................Sean Kampas Village Trustee................................Brian J. Riordan Village Trustee.........................Joni J. Radaszewski ADMINISTRATION Village Manager...........................George Koczwara Recreation and Parks Director...............Ray Piattoni Recreation & Parks Asst. Director...Greg Bruggeman Recreation Division Managers: Special Events....................................Erin Cortilet Sportsplex/Athletic Fields.................Kurt Heinlen Programs............................................Jean Petrow Parks Operations Manager.................Beau Breunig Program Supervisor.............................Justin Banks Special Events Manager.....................Doreen Biela Administrative Coordinator...............Kathie Clifford Senior Secretary......................................Jen Farrell Fitness Manager..............Deborah Graham Geghen Special Recreation Supervisor.................Nick Harvey Financial Analyst.......................................Eryn Jerz Civic Center General Manager...............Cindy Kelly Senior Secretary.....................................Sue Koleno Parks Administrative Coordinator......Linda Kujawa Registration Supervisor........................Stacy Landis Senior Graphic Designer.............Jennifer Medema Heritage Sites Supervisor..................Libby Paulson Graphic Artist/Multimedia Developer and Designer .......................... Donna Rodriguez Athletic Supervisor...............................Jack Savage Program Supervisor..........................Andrea Smaga Aquatics/Ice Rink Manager...............Emma Vaughn RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD James Arredondo, Andrew Brennan, Mike Martinez, Jim Pittacora, Jamie Makuch, Yvonne Shurley, Mike Niehoff, Gino Gentile, Doug Sickler

A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR PEKAU

I’m pleased to introduce this edition of the Village of Orland Park Recreation and Parks program guide. The Village offers a wide variety of programs, events and activities to meet the needs and interests of residents of all ages. Unlike other communities with a separate park district that also levies taxes, the Village of Orland Park directly provides the recreation opportunities for the community. This summer, we will see the completion of two exciting new projects. The first is a redeveloped Schussler Park that includes a dredged pond for better fishing, a new sledding hill and two artificial turf fields for football, soccer and lacrosse. The second is the new Centennial Park West concert venue where we hold national touring artist concerts. It will also be the new home to the Taste of Orland Park, the Village’s Fourth of July concert and fireworks, the Market at the Park and Movies in the Park. Within the summer guide, you will discover a plethora of opportunities including a large variety of camps for all ages and interests. Be sure to visit Hank’s Farm Stand at Boley farm. Opening mid-July, the Farm Stand offers an abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as a variety of jellies and other farm favorites. Stellwagen Farm will once again host the fan favorite vintage baseball game as well as goat yoga. The Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) opens May 25th for the season. Early-bird memberships are available through April. Early risers will enjoy lap swim and walking in the lazy river, weekdays 6:15-8:15 a.m. Check out page 32 for this summer’s pool special events including Christmas in July. CPAC offers swim lessons for ages and skill levels including private lessons. CPAC is a great place to host a special celebration and has two pavilions available for rental. Be sure to join us for the July 3rd Veterans Liberty Run/Walk and August 27th for the Orland Park Veterans Golf Classic. Both events benefit local veterans' organizations. I look forward to seeing you this summer. Thank you,

Cynthia Nelson Katsenes

Michael R. Milani

Sean Kampas

Brian J. Riordan

Keith Pekau, Mayor Village of Orland Park

Joni J. Radaszewski

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Front Cover: Veterans' Liberty Run 2023; Photo Credit: Village of Orland Park