2025 Budget In Brief

RECREATION & PARKS

Athletics Division The Athletics Division continues to improve upon the quality of Village athletic field assets and equipment to serve Village athletic organizations and tournaments. This includes a greater focus on turf development and play experience, continuing to repair Village athletic courts (bocce, tennis, etc.) and replacing outdated field equipment. Additionally, Village athletic fields will be treated with a more specialized fertilizer and bio-solids to improve the overall turf quality. In 2025, the Village expects to host 29 baseball/softball tournaments, including 4 national tournaments, at the John Humphry Complex and Centennial Park. This influx of athletes, coaches and families supports the Village’s retail community and, in turn, positively influences sales tax which helps support the Village’s many programs and opportunities aimed at enhancing the quality of life of its residents. Recreation Campus The Cultural Center was decommissioned in March 2024, paving the way for significant upgrades to the FLC to enhance the main recreation campus. A versatile all-purpose room and a second dance studio were added. Preschool classes were consolidated to optimize space and accommodate the merger of two buildings. Numerous improvements were made, including new flooring, ceiling tiles, updated lighting and a highly anticipated AC unit in the gym, the first in the building’s history. In 2024, the Village hosted 5,095 field rentals earning $351,010 in revenue.

Recreation Programs Division In 2025, the Recreation & Parks Department looks forward to continuing to build upon the popularity and success of its recreation programs. Additionally, staff continues to focus upon cost recovery by sensibly pricing programs to offset expenses.

Special Recreation Division In 2024, the Special Recreation Division continued its mission of supporting and providing opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities. Over 250 individuals participated in the Owls Athletics programs. These athletes participated in basketball, bowling, floor hockey, golf, track and field, powerlifting, soccer, softball, swimming, volleyball, flag football, bocce ball and bags. In 2024, Owls athletes competing in the Special Olympics Summer games earned 8 gold, 16 silver and 10 bronze medals. The soccer team won the district championship, while the floor hockey team won both the district and state championships. In 2025, the Special Recreation Division will introduce new programs, trips and fundraising initiatives in support of Special Recreation. These include: • Pickleball tournament • Lunch Bunch for ages 21 and over • Sensory Exploration Class for ages 3-7 • Expansion of the Rhodes to Independence Program • Ice cream socials • New day trips • Spirit wear • Local fundraising partnerships 2024 Rentals The Village provides rental opportunities at the Centennial Park Aquatic Center, Civic Center, Franklin Loebe Center, Orland Park Health & Fitness Center, Sportsplex, Schussler Park and other parks around the Village. The Village had 470 internal rentals. Internal users being Village departments including Recreation & Parks program classes. The Village also has 294 external rentals, with external users being the general public. External users paid rentals fees. Participant registrations totaled 1,689, including 1,317 resident registrations in 2024.

Heritages Sites Division The Heritages Sites Division will focus upon the Village’s heritage assets while increasing the total number of Heritage Site memberships. Staff will work to bring life to the Heritage Sites Strategic Plan through historical programs and events. In 2025, the Humphrey House will undergo restoration to help maintain and prolong the life of the historic home. 2025 Heritage Sites Strategic Plan Objectives • Increase number of Humphrey House & Stellwagen Farm programs • Display artifacts at Village Hall, Village Facilities and Orland Park Public Library • Make restorations to Heritage Sites to preserve each for future generations 2025 Restorations John Humphrey House will undergo the following restorations: • Environmental remediation of lead-based and asbestos-containing materials • Installation of wood columns and girders in the basement • Sister joist installations in the basement • Foundation waterproofing, including installation of exterior foundation drain • Installation of new chase walls around new ducts • Expand the east vestibule to meet ADA requirements • Sidewalk removal and replacement • Site restoration, paint repair, HVAC Installation, foundation underpinning and electrical upgrades

2024 Revenue: $1,200,031 2024 Expenses: $841,563 Net: $358,468

2024 Dance Program (Adult and Youth) • 4 shows, 1,867 tickets sold earning $17,670 • Participation: 3,083 registrations including 2,545 resident registrations • Revenues: $143,392 2024 Summer Day Camp • Participation: 910 registrations including 809 resident registrations • Revenues: $330,841 2024 Preschool/Preschool Plus • Participation: 208 students including 182 resident registrations • Revenues: $229,701 Civic Center In 2024, the Civic Center took on the pivotal role of hosting recreation programs and events, while continuing to host private parties including wedding receptions, anniversary and birthday parties, business meetings and the weekly Bingo hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Orland Park. The Civic Center underwent improvements, including replacing the Exhibition Room floor and recarpeting the corridors.

2024 Revenues: $10,138 2024 Program Registrations: 374 2024 Special Events Attendance: 375

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET IN BRIEF

VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2025 BUDGET IN BRIEF