Pat Nevins recalls his years of serving the park district and the satisfaction of watching the district develop parks that are important to the community. His article is part of the Chronicle’s series celebrating the district’s 50th anniversary. It first appeared in the January 1 print edition.
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Playtime fun through music brought joy to kids and adults
Music teacher Kristen Izenbart reminisces about the Music for Minors program offered through the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. Her article is part of the Chronicle’s series celebrating the district’s 50th anniversary. It first appeared in the January 1 print edition.
Golfers get a very early start on 2019 season at Coyote Run
Once upon a time, golfers had to endure long golfless winters or travel to warmer climes to play. Not this year. Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Coyote Run Golf Course was open Saturday, Jan. 5, and golfers came out to enjoy rounds in sunshine and temperatures in the low 50s.
Park district installs new energy lights at racquet club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park Board expects to save more than $20,000 in energy costs in 2019 by switching to LED lights. At its Nov. 20 meeting, the board approved the $11,974 purchase of LED lights from Helsel Jepperson for the Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St in Homewood. Staff[Read More…]
Two teams advance to National Adaptive Tennis Tournament
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will have two teams competing in the United States Tennis Association’s National Adaptive Unified Doubles Tournament in Florida.
H-F Park District board will vote on 4.8 percent levy increase
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District is proposing a 4.8 percent increase in the 2018 tax levy. The park board will adopt the levy at its Dec. 4 meeting. It expects to raise $5.44 million next year.
Park district looks for residents’ feedback, insights in 2019
What do the parks and park programs mean to you? The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will be asking those and other questions in 2019 through various surveys to be conducted by PROS Consulting, a firm that specializes in park district information. Commissioners approved a $31,455 contract with the firm at the[Read More…]
Rafa Nadal class Oct. 16 for tennis junior players
The Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet & Fitness Center is hosting a clinic for junior players Oct. 16 presented by the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre. The clinic will give young players an opportunity to train under the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar method. The 6 to 8 p.m. program has a class size[Read More…]
H-F Park District wins national gold medal
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District was awarded the 2018 Gold Medal for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management at the National Recreation and Park Association’s annual meeting Sept. 25. “Your peers have recognized you to be the best at what you do and that’s very, very impressive,” said Steve Johnson, president[Read More…]
Queen of Hearts raffle invades the H-F community
The excitement of Queen of Hearts raffles that has spread through the Chicago area is now available in the Homewood-Flossmoor community. Will the winner be decided at the first drawing on Wednesday, Sept. 12? Organizers hope to keep the raffle going for the 120 days allowed by the license, but[Read More…]