Rebuilding Glencoe’s Friends Park Could Cost $440K to $460K

What type of playground equipment would you like to see at the park? Tell us in the comment section below.

Plans to rebuild Glencoe’s Friends Park could cost between $440,000 to $460,000, while there’s no indication of a fund-raising campaign to cover the expenses, the funds could come from available district capital and some overstocked district accounts, Glencoe News reported.  Glencoe Park District is expected to vote on a final plan at the March 19 meeting; among the proposed playground equipments for the park could include a kid-powered merry-go-around, swings, train- and boat-like fixtures, a net climber – all with a handicap-accessible component that could make Friends Park the most handicapped-accessible park in Glencoe, Glencoe News reported.  The whole set of playground equipment at the park at Vernon Avenue and Tudor Court was …

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New Glencoe Park District Executive Director to Start Feb. 20

Lisa Sheppard brings more than 20 years of experience in parks and recreation as well as strong background in public relations, marketing and fiscal management.

  Lisa Sheppard, who spent 15 years as the recreation director at the Gurnee Park District managing a $5 million recreation and facility budget, will start as the new executive director for Glencoe Park District on Feb. 20, Chicago Tribune reported. The Gurnee resident will take the reins from Interim Director Steve Nagle and will be paid $120,000 annually plus a $500 monthly car allowance, Glencoe News reported. Sheppard told Chicago Tribune that she plans to move Glencoe Park District into the digital age, increase use of its facilities by looking at programs to reach a broad segment of the community and keep an eye on the district’s bottom line. Former Glencoe Park District Executive Director Donald Van Arsdale abruptly resigned from …

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Video: Flash Mob at Glencoe Park District

The dancers "mobbed" the Past, Present, Future event at Glencoe's Takiff Center on Dec. 6

Teens "mobbed" Glencoe Park District's Past, Present, Future event at Takiff Center on Dec. 6

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Thanksgiving Weekend Events in Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield

Looking for holiday events around New Trier Township? Here are some suggestions.

Thanksgiving Weekend Events in Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield

Looking for holiday events around New Trier Township? Here are some suggestions.

Harmonizers Sing Holiday Music Across the North Shore    Light the Village Lights Ceremony   Santa's Mailbox in Winnetka   Watts Center Skate-a-Thon   Blackhawks Night   Lake Shore Unitarian Society: The "God Spot" - Does Your Brain Have One?   Want to follow similar articles? Sign up for Winnetka-Glencoe Patch's newsletter or "like us" on Facebook.

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Photos: Halloween in Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield

What will you be for Halloween Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield readers? Snap a photo and upload it to Patch!

What are you planning to be for Halloween? The National Retail Federation’s 2012 Top Halloween Costumes survey reports that 10 percent of kids plan to dress as a princess, while six million adults plan to go as a witch. Stuck for ideas? See what top Halloween costumes are for kids, adults and pets in 2012. Once you've figured out a great costume idea, enter to win Patch's Best Halloween Costume in America Contest for a chance to win $5,000! Find out how much Winnetka and Glencoe adults spent on Halloween in 2011.   Thanks to Glencoe Park District and Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District for sharing these great Halloween photos with Patch. Want more photos from Glencoe Park District? "Like" their Facebook page. Want more photos from …

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Mishap Leads Park District to Clear Playground Equipment at Glencoe's Friends Park

A boy fell through a step at the park’s biggest piece of playground equipment on Oct. 15.

After a boy fell through a playground equipment at Glencoe’s Friends Park, the park district is seeking to replace the 15-foot tall apparatus in March 2013, according to Glencoe News.  The whole set of playground equipment at the park at Vernon Avenue and Tudor Court was originally slated to be replaced in mid 2013. Glencoe Park District moved up the replacement date after a 13-year-old fell five feet through a step on the playground equipment on Oct. 15.  Park district employees told Glencoe News that they noticed serious rot on two smaller pieces of the playground equipment in September but not the larger equipment. Heavy rain over the weekend of Oct. 13 could have accelerated deterioration on the larger playground equipment, park staff …

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Glencoe Park District Offers New Strength Conditioning Class for Seniors

Co-sponsored by Family Service of Glencoe and the park district, the class is designed for people over 50.

Photos: Glencoe Family Sand Sculpting Contest

Sand creatures, castles, other creations compete for prizes Sunday at Glencoe Beach.

The Glencoe Park District hosted its annual Family Sand Sculpting Contest Sunday afternoon at Glencoe Beach. Participants competed for a win in four catergories: best animal, best castle, best sculpture, and most creative sculpture. Participation in the competition was free with admission to the beach. About 100 beachgoers gathered to watch or take part in the contest, which resulted in just under a dozen sculptures. Creations this year included a turtle, two sea monsters, a tribute to the Olympics, an alien, a couple of castles, and even a mermaid. Winners received a Glencoe Park District beach towel and a ticket for free admission to the beach. David Johnson, facility manager for the park district, says the contest allows them to …

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Get Out: Water Carnival, Sand Sculpting Contest, Art Exhibition

Let Wilnnetka-Glencoe Patch help you make plans for something fun to do this weekend.

It's Thursday and you have no idea what you're going to do this weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We've got the best bets for your done-with-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks for the activities to hit and new places to explore this weekend.   All Together Now: an Arts of Life exhibition with Winnetka Community House   Book Babies at the Glencoe Public Library   Winnetka Park District's Water Carnival   Finding Value in Building Green with the Experts at Orren Pickell Building Group   Video Game Night   Family Sand Sculpting Contest   Looking for more events? Visit our Events Calendar: Winnetka.patch.com/events Want your event featured on this article? Add it to our calendar for consideration! Stay up to date on the latest …

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