Mundelein Park & Recreation District (mundeleinparks.org) received confirmation of a matching grant award on Wednesday March 1 of $400,000 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program to be used to develop a 48.59-acre parcel at Longmeadow Park . The District’s was one of 118 local park projects… Read more…
Construction to begin on a challenge course at Leo Leathers Park
We are excited to announce that the construction of a new challenge course is set to begin in April, 2023. Check back for further details and progress.… Read more…
Mundelein Park & Recreation District Commissioner Elected Vice-Chairman of Leading Statewide Association for Parks
Jesse Ortega, commissioner of the Mundelein Park & Recreation District, was recently elected vice-chairman of the Illinois Association of Park Districts' (IAPD) Board of Trustees. As vice-chairman, Ortega will assist the association with its mission of advancing Illinois park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation, and special recreation agencies in their ability to preserve natural resources… Read more…
Park District Employees Honored at Annual Recognition Event
Five Mundelein Park & Recreation District employees were awarded the honor of Employees of the Year at the District’s Annual Employee Recognition event in January. Nadia Guidry was recognized by the Administration Department for her role in converting the district to a new phone system, spearheading cybersecurity training, and implementing many cybersecurity tools which will… Read more…
