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

Need More Information? Cooperative Facilities
If you need additional details, contact our offices at (847) 967-6633. You can also check In addition to the facilities owned and operated by the Niles Park District,
our website at niles-parks.org. cooperative agreements with neighboring park districts make certain
Not All Niles Residents facilities available to Niles residents at their resident rates. The Morton
are in the Park District Grove Park District’s Prairie View Health Center, 6834 Dempster, 965-1200
and the Des Plaines Park District Lake Opeka, (847) 827-7930, are part of
We mail the Park District brochure to everyone with a Niles address. However, there are
our cooperative efforts.
several areas in Niles that are not within the Park District boundaries and are considered
“gray areas”. These areas are required to pay the non-resident fee. If you are unsure of American with Disabilities Act Notice
your residency status, please check your tax bill or call us at (847) 967-6633. People with and without disabilities are encouraged and invited to register
for all Park District programs of interest. The Park District is committed to
Registration Deadlines
complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the “ADA”) and all other
We mail the Park District brochure to everyone with a Niles address. However, there are
applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination.
several areas in Niles that are not within the Park District boundaries and are considered
“gray areas”. These areas are required to pay the non-resident fee. If you are unsure of If you or a family member has a disability and are interested in participating
your residency status, please check your tax bill or call us at (847) 967-6633. Please in or attending Park District programs or activities, the Park District will
help us by registering early! make reasonable accommodations to facilitate that opportunity, such as
providing auxiliary communication aids and services, revising policies and
For Your Safety practices, removing barriers, selecting available alternate activity sites or
In the event of a serious accident or illness, it is the Niles Park District’s policy to contact taking other appropriate action.
the Village of Niles Fire Department for emergency first aid and transportation to the
To assist Park District staff in making appropriate accommodations, we urge
hospital.
you to contact us reasonably in advance of program participation and
Code of Conduct discuss the necessary accommodation. We will work closely with the
To ensure an enjoyable and safe program for all participants, the Niles Park District has Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation’s (M-NASR) Inclusion
developed and adopted the following behavior policy: Manager to provide for your individual needs.
All participants in any park district programs or activities on all park district properties
Families of individuals with disabilities should contact M-NASR
must:
(847-966-5522) to discuss the individual’s participation in the program of
1. Show respect to all participants and staff.
choice. The TTY phone number for M-NASR is 847-966-8897.
2. Refrain from using foul language.
3. Refrain from causing bodily harm. Thor Guard Severe
4. Show respect to equipment, supplies and facilities. Weather Warning System
Additional rules will be adopted for specific programs as deemed necessary by the staff. When severe weather is approaching, a single, 15-second blast will sound.
Niles Park District passed a no cell phone ordinance in all sensitive areas. Whether you are in a park or in your own yard, please seek shelter. When
the danger has past, you will hear three, short 5-second blasts (The “All
Photo Privileges Clear”). At this time, you may return to your outdoor activities. Thor Guard
Participants and registrants permit the taking of photographs and videotapes of is in operation 7 days a week, 6:00 am-10:00 pm, April to November. To
themselves and their children during the Niles Park District activities for publication use, keep the system operational, every first Tuesday of the month between
as the Niles Park District deems necessary. 10:00-10:30 am, the ‘All Clear” sequence will be activated.
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