The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners met with staff on March 7 to review plans for upcoming expenses in the next budget year. The Homewood-Flossmoor area’s equalized assessed valuation (EAV) has been dropping, causing the park district to lose tax revenue. Commissioners went through the list and thanked staff for[Read More…]
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H-F Park District candidates focus on programs, facilities
The focus at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District candidate forum Monday night was on programs and facilities. Each of the candidates present at the forum emphasized what they could bring to the commissioner’s position. None of the candidates found fault with how the district is operating. In the April[Read More…]
Candidates for Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners
Two six-year seats are at stake on the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District board. Candidates are Brent Bachus, Terrence F. Wright, Brit G. Volini, Dallas Collins and Dr. Louis C. Rutland. Bachus and Collins are incumbents. Two candidates are running for an unexpired two-year term on the park board. They are Christina[Read More…]
Early spring weather helps Coyote Run set record opening
The exceptionally warm February weather pushed the opening day for Coyote Run Golf Course up by three weeks. There have been 600 rounds of golf played since Friday. The original targeted opening date for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District course was March 10, but Tom Denklau, the course manager, opened the[Read More…]
H-F Parks redesigned website take first place in state competition
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District has earned a first place award for its redesigned website, www.hfparks.com. The award was presented in the website design category at the 2017 Agency Showcase Competition at the annual Illinois Association of Park Districts/Illinois Park and Recreation Association Conference in January. Darren Jasieniecki, marketing and[Read More…]
H-F Park District starts planning for Splash Pad replacement
Millennium Park’s Splash Pad, a bubbling water fountain designed for young children, will be replaced by spring 2018. The Splash Pad was installed in 2000 when the park opened and it has delighted children throughout the summer months. But age and harsh winter weather haven’t been kind to the water feature.
Explore the Pour 2 set for Jan. 13
Calling all beer lovers! Explore the Pour 2 is happening Friday, Jan. 13. The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s “Explore the Pour” of 2016 was so successful that the park district is ready for another great event at The Clubhouse at Dolphin Lake, Governors Highway at 183rd Street. Between 6 and 9[Read More…]
Park district plans overnight trip for seniors to Branson, Mo.
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is adding a May 22 through 26 trip to Branson, Mo., for persons 55 and older as part of its spring programming. “We’ve had several seniors requesting to do overnight trips,” said Stephanie Simpson, superintendent of recreation. The park district is working with a tour company[Read More…]
Change to help all enjoy open gym time
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is changing its Sunday open gym basketball policies to give all sports enthusiasts court time. Open gym will now be from 2 to 4 p.m. for kids third through eighth grades. The high school and adult players will have open gym from 4 to 6 p.m. [Read More…]
Yoga for Men starts Jan. 18
Lee Fantroy will lead a Yoga for Men program Thursdays, Jan. 18 through Feb. 23, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Irwin Community Center, 18120 Highland Ave., Homewood. Fantroy received his yoga training at Reflections Yoga Studio and is anxious to share yoga techniques with others. This program, run[Read More…]