Summer Guide 2024

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Letter From the Executive Director On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, we wish you an amazing summer ahead! We have a ton of awesome pro grams and facilities for you to enjoy, like beautiful parks, swimming, golfing, summer camps, a zoo, and much more. With 42 parks to choose from, you can reconnect with nature or discover a new park. Finally, don't miss out on the Concerts in the Park series - let the music fill the air this summer! Aquatic Needs Assessment & Community Engagement Update Although our Sleepy Hollow Pool is closed, we are excited to engage our community and assess aquatic facility needs for the Dundee Township community. A third party is assisting with the community engagement process and listening to feedback from our citizen advisory committee and the community. This process will take place

Photo/Video Policy The District occasionally takes photographs or video of participants for promoting/ advertising our programs, services, events, activities, and facilities in our brochures, website or agency social media, and other promotional avenues By registering for, participating in or attending District programs, events, or other activities, the participant (or parent/guardian of a minor participant) irrevocably agrees to the use and distribution by the Park District of his or her image (or of his minor child/ward) in photographs, video recordings, and any other electronic reproductions of such programs, events and activities for any purpose without inspec tion or approval and without compensation, rights to royalties or any other consideration now and in the future Refund Policy If a program is canceled for any reason, a full refund will be issued to each participant All other refunds are subject to a $5 service charge To request a refund for any other reason, please complete the Refund/ Transfer Request Form available at the Rakow Center and Randall Oaks Recreation Center Guest Services or download at https://www dtpd org registration-information/ You may mail, drop off or email this form to a Guest Services Manager at guestservices@dtpd org • If you are not satisfied with the quality of a program, you must attend two class sessions and fill out the Refund/Transfer Request Form prior to the third class meeting A full refund will then be given Your input on this form will help us identify where improvement is needed • If you are not able to participate in a program due to medical reasons, please submit a doctor’s note along with the Refund/Transfer Request Form If class has already started, a refund may be prorated At least half of the program/activity must remain to be eligible to receive a refund • All other refunds must be submitted one week prior to the start of the program • Direct individual expenses incurred such as T-shirts, uniforms, costumes, etc will be deducted from refunds If a refund is approved, a receipt will be emailed to the household after processing We reserve the right to issue a refund in the form of household credit If a refund is approved for returned payment: • Original payment by cash or check will receive a refund in the form of a check • Original payment paid by credit/debit card will receive credit on the card with which payment was made, when possible Submission of a Refund Request Form does not guarantee a refund All refund requests are subject to review and approval by the program supervisor If a refund is denied, the program supervisor will be in contact to inform you Due to a large amount of information provided in the Dundee Township Park District seasonal program guide a change may occur regarding days, times, fees, or other information after publication. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and will inform you of any changes as quickly as possible. For the most up to date information, please check our website www.dtpd.org RECREATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RAP) RAP provides financial assistance for Dundee Township residents (or resident eligible) with children under the age of 18 who wish to participate in Dundee Township Park District programs To become a RAP participant, please complete a confidential application (available in Spanish and English) that is available at the Rakow & Randall Oaks Recreation Centers, and can be downloaded at www dtpd org/registration-information For more information, visit www dtpd org or contact Elsa Peralta at (847) 428-7131 x1200 during the 2024 calendar year. Additional information can be found at: Sleepy Hollow Pool Information (dtpd.org). Capital Projects Update We are excited about two projects underway and anticipate both being completed in the current calendar year. Randall Oaks Zoo – World of Wonders Building – The new World of Wonders building is set to open this summer, and we can't wait for you to see it. Many of the reptiles in the front of the zoo will be relocated to this climate-controlled facility along with some new animal inhabitants. This new facility will allow the zoo to be open year-round to visitors. Canterfield Park – This Village of West Dundee owned park will be developed this year with the $400,000 OSLAD grant received, and it is anticipated to be opened after the summer. The Park District will enter into an agreement with the Village and maintain the park once it is open. This park will be located at the southwest corner of Rte. 31 and Boncosky Road. Enjoy time with your family, and I hope to see you at our Dundee Township Park District facilities! Dave Peterson, CPRP, Executive Director

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