New Lenox Community Park District Meeting | July 2025

The New Lenox Community Park District is experiencing a highly successful summer, with officials announcing a nearly 30% jump in June program registrations compared to last year. The surge was led by record enrollment in Camp Wewannago. For more details on the district’s summer success, see the full story.

During its meeting on July 16, 2025, the Board of Commissioners also approved new agreements for security system monitoring and reported successful negotiations with vendors for free golf course equipment upgrades. Separate articles on the security contract and the golf course equipment are also available. Other business included updates on various park development projects and praise for a recent community event.

“Party in the Park” Draws 600 Attendees:
The district’s “Party in the Park Celebrating Individuals with Disabilities” was a major success. Director of Recreation Olga Viano reported that about 600 people attended the event, primarily from the Lincoln-Way Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) and Trinity Services. President Schulz sent a thank you letter to the New Lenox Lion’s Club for their significant support and contributions to the event.

Park Development Projects Move Forward:
The project to install new, IDNR-approved playgrounds at Sharon’s Bay Park is set to begin in the last week of July. At Water Chase Park, the district is working to replace trees that died due to heat. Meanwhile, at Bristol Park, a survey of the clay drain tile is underway to develop a plan to fix collapsed sections and ongoing water issues.

Park District Requests Permit Fee Waivers:
The board reviewed two letters requesting permit fee waivers from the Village of New Lenox. The first request is for a village inspection related to the new playground installation at Sharon’s Bay Park. The second request is for the installation of a new football shed for the New Lenox Mustangs youth program.

Board Approves Over $1 Million in Payments:
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Treasurer’s Report and the payment of bills for the period ending June 30, 2025. The approved payments included $124,576.43 in general invoices, an accounts payable check register of $665,810.96, and a payroll check register for June totaling $269,780.21.