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What is the Adopt-A-Park Program?The Elmhurst Park District’s Adopt-A-Park Program is designed to encourage the community to work hands-on to help keep Elmhurst’s parks clean, attractive and safe for everyone. This program offers the opportunity for people to get more involved in their community in a way that promotes pride, appreciation and awareness. What is the Adopt-A-Park time commitment?Each year, the adoption commitment begins April 1 and concludes December 31. Applications must be received by June 30 in order to get a recognition sign posted in the park you have adopted. Groups may adopt a park after that date, but will not receive a sign of recognition for that year. Each group is also required to set up monthly work dates at the beginning of their adoption through the end of the year. At the end of the season every group will receive recognition in our winter brochure. Who can participate?The Adopt-A-Park Program is open to individuals, neighborhood associations, civic groups, religious organizations, service organizations, schools (school groups and teams), businesses and other community organizations throughout the City of Elmhurst. What does adopting a park entail?When a group adopts a park from the Elmhurst Park District, the organization’s members pick up litter, report vandalism, make recommendations to improve the park’s equipment/tree planting/general maintenance and keep an eye on the park. The main contact for the Adopt-A-Park Program will be the Park Ambassador Supervisor. How does one go through the adoption process?The application and information packet for the Adopt-A-Park Program are located on the Elmhurst Park District’s web site (Adopt-A-Park Application), or you can pick one up at The Abbey, 407 W. St. Charles Road; Wagner Community Center, 615 N. West Avenue; or the Wilder Park Administration Office, 225 Prospect Avenue. After application review, a park will be assigned to your group. The Park Ambassador Supervisor will contact you to set up a time to pick up equipment and receive training. What are program benefits?
What are the Adopt-A-Park guidelines?
The Park Ambassador Supervisor can be reached at (630) 993-8925 (office). |