2026 Fall ProgramGuide_FlippingBook

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.

Mary Ryan Norwell

Mayor James Dodge

William R. Healy

A MESSAGE FROM MAYOR DODGE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mayor.................................................James Dodge Village Clerk..............................Mary Ryan Norwell Village Trustee...............................William R. Healy Village Trustee.................Cynthia Nelson Katsenes Village Trustee.............................Michael R. Milani Village Trustee............................Dina M. Lawrence Village Trustee......................................John Lawler Village Trustee..............Joanna M. Liotine Leafblad 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 Parks Operations Manager.................Beau Breunig Program Supervisor.............................Justin Banks Program Supervisor..............................Allison Cann Administrative Coordinator...............Kathie Clifford Special Events Coordinator.............Caitlin Eichhorn Senior Administrative Specialist.............Jen Farrell Fitness Manager..............Deborah Graham Geghen Special Recreation Supervisor.................Nick Harvey Aquatics/Ice Rink Manager..............Justin Huberty Athletic Supervisor ..........................Nick Kostanski Civic Center General Manager...............Cindy Kelly Senior Administrative Specialist............Sue Koleno Registration Supervisor........................Stacy Landis Financial Analyst..............................Mark Manning Senior Graphic Designer.............Jennifer Medema Senior Service Representative/Memberships..Liz Nowak Heritage Sites Supervisor..................Libby Paulson Veterans, Senior & Sponsorship Coordinator....................................Jessica Suerth Asst. Athletic Operations Mgr.......Harry Torgerson Senior Services Representative...........Karen Vallos Graphic Artist/Multimedia Developer and Designer...............................Alex Weisshaar Services Representative................Kimberley Wood

Dear Residents, The Village of Orland Park is proud to present our 2026 Autumn Recreation and Parks Program Guide. This season is a great time to get out, spend time with the people you care about and enjoy everything our community has to offer. One of the highlights this fall is our Patriot Day Concert featuring the Southwest Community Concert Band, presented as part of our ongoing celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary. Events like this are what make Orland Park special. Neighbors come together, families enjoy a night out, and we all share in something bigger than ourselves. We hope you will bring the whole family and make a night of it. Also in the spirit of honoring our nation, I invite you to join us for the Mayor’s Veterans Golf Classic on September 22 at Silver Lake Country Club. This event brings our community together to recognize the men and women who have served our country. It is a great day on a beautiful course, and I hope to see a strong turnout from across Orland Park. This issue also features an expanded Senior Trips program, with outings to Hollywood Casino and a performance of A Christmas Carol at Drury Lane. These trips are a wonderful way for residents to get out, enjoy a shared experience, and spend quality time with friends. We encourage our seniors to take advantage of these opportunities this season. This guide is filled with programs for all ages, including youth sports, theatre, dance, and holiday events. Whatever brings your family out the door this fall, we are glad to have you. Take a look through these pages, find something that interests you, and come join us. It is an honor to serve as your mayor. I look forward to seeing you at the Patriot Day Concert, the Veterans Golf Classic, and throughout the many programs and events that make Orland Park such a great place to live. Warm regards,

Cynthia Nelson Katsenes

Michael R. Milani

Dina M. Lawrence

John Lawler

Mayor Jim Dodge Village of Orland Park

Joanna M. Liotine Leafblad

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