Your Park District Dear Residents & Park District Friends: The weather may be getting colder outside, but the Park District of Franklin Park has plenty of programs for you to enjoy. It was great seeing so many residents and families at our parks this year. We look forward to providing you with exciting recreational programs and events in the new year! Start your New Year’s resolution by becoming a Fitness Center member. We offer affordable memberships to improve your health and wellness. Our North Park facility also offers Adult Fitness programs that are perfect for any fitness level. Dads and daughters can spend a special night together at the annual Daddy Daughter Dance. This memorable evening includes dinner, dancing, photos and more. The Easter Bunny is attending all three of our Easter events. Make sure you bring your camera!
PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK 9560 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131 • fpparks.org Administrative Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-455-2852 Pool on Pacific. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-928-8480 Centre at North Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-678-4021 Service Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-451-1507 Ice Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 847-671-4268
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
The Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Residents are always invited to attend. Meetings are held at the Park District Community Center, 9560 Franklin Avenue.
There are plenty of activities to keep your children active this winter. Dance and Tumbling classes prepare all session long for their annual Dance Recital. You and your little ones can spend creative time together in our Early Childhood programs. The Leyden Youth Basketball League is ready to tip off another season. Players practice during the week to improve fundamentals and play games on Saturdays. The Leyden Leagues are an opportunity for everyone to play! We encourage you to contact us with any questions you might have. We hope to see you at our events and facilities this season!
AnneMarie Casas President, Board of Commissioners Park District of Franklin Park
AnneMarie Casas
Susan E. O’Connell
Michael A. Vonesh
Mark K. White
Joseph E. Zinga
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday, 9 am–8 pm Friday, 9 am–5 pm
Saturday, 9 am–12 pm Sunday, closed
STAFF Administrative Staff
Centre at North Park Staff
Dan LoCascio
Melissa Renta
Director of Parks & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . dlocascio@fpparks.org
Facility Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mrenta@fpparks.org
Stephanie Bersani
Ice Arena Staff
Superintendent of Finance & . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sbersani@fpparks.org Technology
Maria Laskowski
Carla Deak Ice Arena Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cdeak@fpparks.org
Human Resources Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . mlaskowski@fpparks.org
Jasmine DeCola
Catherine Saponieri
Arena Services Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jdecola@fpparks.org
Marketing & Communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . csaponieri@fpparks.org Manager
Anne Raucci
Cindy Indurante Accounts Payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cindurante@fpparks.org
Recreation Staff Liz Visteen Superintendent of Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lvisteen@fpparks.org
Sabrina Rivera
Skating School Director. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . araucci@fpparks.org
Brandon Niedziela Hockey Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bniedziela@fpparks.org
Joe Schulz Hockey Development & Arena Supervisor . . . . . . . . . jschulz@fpparks.org
Park Services Staff
Program Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . srivera@fpparks.org
Nathan Wick
Liz Strack
Superintendent of Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nwick@fpparks.org
Program & Aquatics Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . lstrack@fpparks.org
Vito Menolascina
Nigel Burnett
Parks & Facilities Maintenance Manager. . . . . . vmenolascina@fpparks.org
Athletic & Facility Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nburnett@fpparks.org
Jen Costa Parks Service Assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . jcosta@fpparks.org
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