JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2026
COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER
 

2026 PARK DISTRICT EVENTS

Mark your calendars - you don't want to miss anything!

We are kicking off 2026 with our annual Daddy Daughter Dance. This event has become so popular, we no longer have room to hold it in our facility. Last year we moved it to the Warren Township Center and will do the same for this year.

Register now to secure a spot! 

REGISTER HERE

DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE 
February 6th - 6:30-8:30PM
Warren Township Center

We're sure everyone is feeling the effects of prices going up on what seems like everything, but the Park District is happy to announce that while everyone is raising prices, there will be NO INCREASE in rental pricing for 2026 for our facilities. In fact, the hours for rentals held on Fridays and Saturdays will be extended one hour to 11:00 p.m., but the "all day" price will remain the same.

To look at our prices, policies, photos, etc. for the community center, please click here.

There's more!!! We are in the process of installing a large screen TV in the community center that you will be able to use for slide shows/videos during your rental. You would just need to send the photos, etc. to us to download! 

The Park District is looking for Sponsors for our 2026 events so we can continue to bring you the events you love: Touch a Truck, Music by the Lake, Fall Fest fireworks and bands, Craft Fairs, etc.

Why market your business through an Event Sponsorship or general donation?

• Increase Business Visibility
• Connect with the Community
• Choose from Three Sponsor Levels to Fit Your Budget

If you would like more information, please contact the Park District office and ask for a Sponsorship Guide. You can reach us by email at parkdistrict@grandwoodpark.net, or by telephone at 847-356-0008.

Thank you to our 2025 Level 1 Sponsors !

The Board of Commissioners hold a General Session meeting on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. These meeting are held in the conference room of the Community Center.

Park District meetings are open to the public and there is a Public Comment section during each meeting if you have a question, comment, concern, or want to comment on something on the agenda. Coming to meetings is a perfect way to know what is happening at your park district. 

You can also join our mailing list and receive the Agenda directly to your in-box before each meeting so you are aware of what is going to be discussed. Just send an email to parkdistrict@grandwoodpark.net and we'll add you to the contact list.

Upcoming Meetings
January 14th
February 11th
March 11th
April 15th
May13th
 

If you ever have questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns,
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT ANY TIME!
You can reach us by email at parkdistrict@grandwoodpark.net
or by telephone at 847-356-0008, or attend one of the monthly meetings.

The Board of Commissioners appreciates any and all
feedback from our residents.

WARREN TOWNSHIP
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IMPORTANT TIPS TO REDUCE PROBLEMS WHEN IT SNOWS 

·       Please do not shovel or blow snow back into the street after it has been plowed and salted. Snow that is deposited on the street can refreeze and cause hazardous conditions for you or your neighbors.

·       When it starts to snow, park your vehicle off the street. This protects it from being plowed in. It also prevents receiving a ticket and being towed.

·       Check that your mailbox and post are in good repair and that they are behind the curb, not leaning out over the street.

·       If there is a fire hydrant in front of your home, clear the snow around it. It is there for your protection and that of your neighbors.

·       Please remove portable basketball hoops from the right-of-way. The Township is not responsible for damages that occur during snow removal operations.

·       Please place garbage and recycling bins on the apron of the driveway. These bins are not to be placed on the roadway as they become hazards for plow drivers.

The Park District would like to say THANK YOU to Warren Township for their support and everything they do for us throughout the year, notably Amy Sarver, Highway Commissioner, and the highway department's staff.

We'd also like to thank Elmer Fallos, Township Supervisor, and all the various departments for everything they offer to  residents throughout the year!

You are truly appreciated!

The Park District installed a Little Free Library at the entrance to Hidden Park.  Let us know how you like it. We know for sure we have at least one happy participant! The exact location is Streamwood Drive and Rae Lane. There are books for children and adults!

Little Free Library Etiquette

The standard “take a book, leave a book” motto is good, but here are some further, more nuanced, rules.

-Don’t Empty the Library
-Do Tidy It UP
-Don’t Overstuff the Library
-Do Remove Garbage
-Don’t Fill It With Propaganda

Now, go forth and be good Little Free Library neighbors, okay?

THANK YOU to everyone that generously donated to our Toys for Tots drive this year!  We were able to collect enough toys for them to pick up 2 overflowing collection boxes!!  You've helped many children have a gift at Christmas!