oswegoland park district...a look back at 2006 accomplishments

• Achieved Distinguished Agency status placing the Oswegoland Park District in the top ten percent of agencies in the state in providing superior recreational services.
• Worked with high school horticulture classes and community volunteers to collect and clean 190 lbs of seed, a $25,000 value if purchased, from native plants in the District to be planted in specific Park District sites.
• Completed the renovation of SuzanJohn Park, Oswegoland Park District's oldest park located in Boulder Hill.
• Received an OSLAD grant for the first phase of development at Prairie Point Community Park which will include baseball fields, skate park, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, walking/jogging path around the park, access road and parking.
• Completed Washington Park between River Run and Hometown Oswego.
• Completed the first phase of the Oswego Prairie Trail connecting Barnaby Park in the Heritage of Oswego subdivision to the Waubonsie Trail at Farmington Lakes.
• Launched new special events, Pig Pen Afternoon, Puddle Jumpers, Breakfast With the Princesses, Day Off Series, Kid's Triathlon, Grand Morning, Fishing With Dad, and Mother Son Sport Night.
• Received an OSLAD grant for the second phase of development at Prairie Point Community Park which will include a large picnic shelter, a splashpad, lights for two baseball fields, site amenities, walkways, landscaping, and seeding.
• Completed Wormley Heritage Park.
• Partnered with the Village of Oswego in negotiating transition impact fees on property newly annexed into the village to be used for park district equipment.
• Purchased 4.5 acres of riverfront property along Route 25 in close proximity to Violet Patch Park preserving the riverfront for public enjoyment.
• Connected east and west side neighbors with the opening of the Violet Patch pedestrian bridge over the Fox River.
• Entered into an intergovernmental agreement with District 308 to exchange land at Churchill Club subdivision for preschool and Kindergarten Kid's Connection space in Southbury Elementary School.
• Launched a "real time" online registration system giving residents immediate confirmation of program availability and registration while eliminating the need for a lottery.
• Completed a Needs Assessment community survey as part of the Oswegoland Park District's Comprehensive Master Plan.
• Finalized the purchase of Fox Valley Park District's half of Fox Bend Golf Course making Oswegoland Park District the sole owners of their home course.

Looking ahead with anticipation as we continue our vision of "creating opportunities for a healthy community"