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General
Information
Call us at 847.967.6633 | Check out our Niles Park District website at Niles-Parks.org

Donate-A-Tree
Give the gift that will last a lifetime! Since Niles Park District
introduced its Donate-A-Tree Program in 1984, dozens of trees
Gift Cards have been added to our community’s parks as a result of the
generosity of individuals, civic groups and organizations. This
Give your friends and family members a ever-growing symbol of life is a special way to remember births,
gift they will truly enjoy! Niles Park District Gift Cards wedding days or departed loved ones. You may choose from
are available in any denomination and can be used to several varieties of trees to plant in the park of your choice. For
shape up at Golf View Rec Center, skate a figure eight additional information on the Donate-A-Tree Program, call Park
at IceLand, play a round of golf at Tam O’Shanter Golf Services at (847) 647-6777. Form can be downloaded from our
Course, and more. Call the Howard Leisure Center at website, www.niles-parks.org.
(847) 967-6633 for more information.

Not All Niles Residents Cooperative Facilities
are in the Park District In addition to the facilities owned and operated by the Niles Park District,
We mail the Park District brochure to everyone with a Niles address. cooperative agreements with neighboring park districts make certain
However, there are several areas in Niles that are not within the Park facilities available to Niles residents at their resident rates. The Morton
District boundaries and are considered “gray areas”. These areas are Grove Park District’s Prairie View Health Center, 6834 Dempster, 965-1200
required to pay the non-resident fee. If you are unsure of your and the Des Plaines Park District Lake Opeka, (847) 827-7930, are part of
residency status, please check your tax bill or call us at (847) 967-6633. our cooperative efforts.
Registration Deadlines American with Disabilities Act Notice
Numerous hours of planning go into providing the very best possible People with and without disabilities are encouraged and invited to register
programs. Therefore, in fairness to all participants we must set and for all Park District programs of interest. The Park District is committed to
adhere to registration deadlines. Please help us by registering early! complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) and all other
applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination.
For Your Safety
In the event of a serious accident or illness, it is the Niles Park District’s If you or a family member has a disability and are interested in participating
policy to contact the Village of Niles Fire Department for emergency first in or attending Park District programs or activities, the Park District will
aid and transportation to the hospital. make reasonable accommodations to facilitate that opportunity, such as
providing auxiliary communication aids and services, revising policies and
Code of Conduct practices, removing barriers, selecting available alternate activity sites or
To ensure an enjoyable and safe program for all participants, the Niles taking other appropriate action.
Park District has developed and adopted the following behavior policy.
To assist Park District staff in making appropriate accommodations, we urge
All participants in any park district programs or activities on all park
you to contact us reasonably in advance of program participation and
district properties must:
discuss the necessary accommodation. We will work closely with the
1. Show respect to all participants and staff.
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation’s (M-NASR) Inclusion
2. Refrain from using foul language.
Manager to provide for your individual needs.
3. Refrain from causing bodily harm.
4. Show respect to equipment, supplies and facilities. Families of individuals with disabilities should contact M-NASR at
(847) 966-5522 to discuss the individual’s participation in the program of
Additional rules will be adopted for specific programs as deemed
choice.
necessary by the staff. Niles Park District passed a No Cell Phone
ordinance in all sensitive areas. Thor Guard Severe
Photo Privileges Weather Warning System
When severe weather is approaching, a single, 15-second blast will sound.
Participants and registrants permit the taking of photographs and
Whether you are in a park or in your own yard, please seek shelter. When
videotapes of themselves and their children during the Niles Park
the danger has past, you will hear three, short 5-second blasts (The “All
District activities for publication use, as the Niles Park District deems
Clear”). At this time you may return to your outdoor activities. Thor Guard
necessary.
is in operation 7 days a week, 6:00 am-10:00 pm, April to November. To
Need More Information? keep the system operational, every first Tuesday of the month between
If you need additional details, contact our offices at (847) 967-6633. 10:00-10:30 am, the “All Clear” sequence will be activated.
You can also check our web site at www.niles-parks.org.
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