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NON-RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP

PARK HOURS Village parks are open daily from daybreak until 9:00 p.m., except parks with lights and parks wherein departmentally scheduled and supervised activities are occurring. Lighted parks shall close at 10:30 p.m., and all ballfield lights shall be extinguished no later than 10:45 p.m. (Ord. 1650, 3-2-87) PARK WATCH PROGRAM Public parks within Orland Park total over 650 acres of park land. These facilities are maintained by the Village of Orland Park for everyone to enjoy. Unfortunately, there have been occurrences of vandalism in parks within the Village. Residents are asked to please be alert for any signs and sounds of vandalism in their neighborhood parks. To reduce vandalism in Orland Park’s parks, the Village is offering a $200 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person(s) damaging Village property. Should you see vandalism occurring, please immediately call the Orland Park Police at 708.349.4111. PICNIC SHELTERS Permits to reserve picnic shelters are available to residents only for Doogan Park, Hostert Log Cabin Area and Veterans Park at no charge ($150 security deposit on a creidt card is required). All renters are responsible for the general clean-up of their picnic area. Use of alcoholic beverages and/or controlled substance is strictly prohibited on park grounds. BBQ grills, camp fires and tents are prohibited in all Village parks. Utilizing a built-in grill in parks that have this feature is permitted. Please contact the Recreation and Parks Department at 708.403.5000 for more information and availability. One week notice is required to reserve a shelter. RECYCLING PRODUCT DISPOSAL Residential Waste Management customers may participate in the Village’s “At Your Door” pick up service. Visit wmatyourdoor.com to complete the request form online or call 800.449.7587 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. CST Monday through Friday to schedule a pick up. This service is limited to Village residents only and is not available for businesses. Acceptable items for pick up include automotive products, including used motor oil, oil filters and batteries; garden chemicals including pesticides, herbicides, weed killers; paint products; household cleaners; swimming pool chemicals; electronics including televisions, computers, monitors; household batteries; fluorescent tubes and compact fluorescent lamps; thermometers and thermostats.

BLOCK PARTIES Block Party permits are available to Village residents and are required to host a block party that involves any level of street closure or use. • Applications are available at the Sportsplex. • Applicants must be 21 or older. • Applicant is directly responsible for the proper supervision of participants, and use of the licensed area during the license period. • Permits are available to Village of Orland Park residents only. Permit license is for exclusive use of the specified area only, unless additional amenities are approved in advance, in writing. • Reservations for the use of area(s) and equipment are final only upon written approval of the Recreation & Parks Department. • The organization/group/residents using the area are responsible for cleaning the area including removing all trash and placing into containers. • The local police and fire departments will be notified of all block parties. Police and Fire vehicles shall be allowed entry to all areas at all times. • Roadways must remain passable at all times. • Barricades are available at a minimum of 5 for $50. Additional barricades are $5 each. Barricades will be dropped off on Fridays and picked up on Mondays. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD The members of the Village’s Recreation Advisory Board are appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees. This group recommends improvements in leisure time activities, services, facilities and programs to the Village Board for final decision. The Recreation Advisory Board meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00p at the Recreation Administration Office. The

To offset the cost of recreation programming, the Village of Orland Park offers a non-resident membership at the fee of $300 per family. Once a membership has been purchased, your family is entitled to resident fees for recreational programs for 1 year from date of purchase during non-resident registration dates. Non-resident members will register when non-resident registration begins. Resident registration applies only to residents, regardless of non-resident membership status. Membership includes one Preschool, and one Day Camp registration per child at resident rates, and Orland Park based youth athletic group non-resident fees. This membership does not include Sportsplex Memberships, Centennial Pool Memberships, Orland Park Health and Fitness Center, rentals, par ties, or any daily fees. Any non-resident fees paid prior to purchasing a membership card will not be credited toward the membership. Memberships are non-refundable and available for purchase during regular registration hours at Sportsplex office or the Village Hall cashier’s office. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS Proof of residency is required by showing a valid driver’s license/state ID denoting the current Orland Park address. The Recreation and Parks Department strongly encourages obtaining a Resident ID to avoid any discrepancy. Non-resident rates will be charged to all participants without valid proof of residency or a Village of Orland Park Resident ID. RESIDENTS VS. NON-RESIDENTS To qualify for the resident rate for a Recreation and Parks Department program, participants must reside within the corporate limits of Orland Park. Those residing outside of these limits are considered non-residents. Those unsure whether they reside within the boundaries of Orland Park, please call the Recreation and Parks Department office at 708.403.5000 so that a boundary map can be consulted. All non-residents must pay the non-resident fee listed in the program information unless a non-resident membership has been purchased. WAITING LISTS If a program is full, names may be placed on a waiting list. The Recreation and Parks Department staff does attempt to place individuals on waiting lists for programs thatreach capacity. When this is possible, you will be called. However, due to schedule restrictions, it is not always possible to accommodate all individuals on waiting lists and in such cases those individuals will not be called.

public is invited to attend. Please visit OrlandPark.org for scheduled meeting dates.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in being a part of Special Events hosted by the Village of Orland Park? For complete details, please call the Recreation and Parks Office at 708.403.5000 or visit OrlandPark.org/sponsorship.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

The Village of Orland Park is grateful to the many volunteers who support our programs throughout the year. An integral part of the Orland Park community, these volunteers ensure the quality and safety in our programs while giving freely of their time and energy. Area residents interested in volunteering to help with a Recreation and Parks Department program are asked to fill out the online volunteer application form. See p. 45 for details.

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