Welcome to the Morton Grove Park District
The Morton Grove Park District has been providing memorable experiences in parks and recreation since its inception in 1951. Located 10 miles northwest of Chicago, the District serves an active and engaging community of 23,000. As a separate municipal governing agency, the District is responsible for providing parks, facilities and recreational programs for the community.
The organization is lead by five (5) elected park commissioners, 24 full time staff and nearly 200 seasonal and part time employees. The district owns and maintains ten facilities including two outdoor pools, a museum, four field houses, a 50,000 square foot state of the art community center and 14 parks totaling over 70 acres. The District is a member of the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD). The District also contracts with the Maine Niles Association of Special Recreation to provide for recreational services to individuals with Special Needs.
President's Message
Dear Residents,
Summer time is fun time! I encourage Morton Grovers of all ages to come out and play and have fun this summer. With 14 parks and 2 swimming pools I am sure we have something for all members of the family. With personal budgets stretched, it only makes sense to take advantage of what the park district offers.
Enjoy no cost concerts, movies, and ice cream socials! Water enthusiasts will be glad to know that Oriole Pool is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend and Harrer Pool on Saturday, June 2nd. Buy your pool pass early and save!
Check out the brochure and I am sure you will find a thing or two that will make your summer more enjoyable. We are always trying to find new programs to offer. This summer we will be offering water polo and diving lessons on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Oriole Pool. Our park police will be conducting a new outreach program this summer called “Keeping Kids Safe”. We also have some new fitness classes during the lunch time hour, summer mini-camps just to name a few.
Again this summer, the Morton Grove Park District is hosting the Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show at Harrer Park. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Call One. It is sure to be another spectacular show so be sure to come out to watch on July 4th.
The district is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by providing park and recreation opportunities for all residents. On behalf of the park board I want to thank all the participants of our 100 Cups of Coffee Program. This was a successful outreach program and we appreciate hearing from our residents. The park district is now in the process of developing a master plan and will be looking in the future for more input from our residents. Please check our website for updates on this process
and ways you can be involved.
Have a happy and safe summer!
Sincerely,
Betty Fergus
President