Glenview Park District

About GPD

Glenview Park District Policies

Character Counts in Glenview and the park district is a proud supporter of this program. To learn more about the Character Counts program, click here.

Participants, coaches and observers are expected to exhibit behavior in keeping with the Character Counts program. The following guidelines have been developed to make park district programs safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Show respect to all participants, coaches, referees, observers and staff
The use of foul language or inappropriate comments are not allowed
Show respect for equipment, supplies and facilities
The use of physical behavior is not allowed
Comply with all other posted or published rules and guidelines

Discipline
The park district reserves the right to dismiss a participant or exclude persons from future use or access to facilities for failure to comply with this code.

Smoking Policy
There is no smoking allowed inside any park district facilities

Photo Release
Photos and videos are periodically taken of people participating in Park District programs and activities. All persons registering for Park District programs/activities, or using Park District property thereby agree that any photograph or videotape taken by the Park District may be used by the Park District for promotional purposes including its promotional videotapes, brochures, flyers and other publications without additional prior notice or permission and without compensation to the participant.

Lost & Found
A lost and found for the Glenview Park District is maintained at the Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave. Items not claimed within 30 days will be donated to a charitable organization.

Religious Holidays
The Glenview Park District will make every effort to avoid scheduling the following on a religious holiday: the first meeting of a class, a registration deadline, a major youth social event or a general interest public hearing or meeting. Should a conflict occur, those individuals affected will be offered the option of attending a session of the same program on a different day as a make-up, or receive a prorated refund of the series fee for the session missed.

Equal Access to Facilities
The Glenview Park District strictly prohibits discrimination. No participation shall, on the basis of race, sex, creed, age (excepting those 17 and under, for whom special rules and policies may apply), national origin or disability, be denied equal access to programs, activities, services or benefits, or be limited in the exercise of any right, privilege, advantage or opportunity.

Disabilities
The Glenview Park District is pleased to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination in the provision of services, programs, or facilities to individuals with disabilities. The Glenview Park District is currently working to better serve individuals with disabilities through facility accessibility, program inclusion and communication devices.

If you would like more information or you wish to voice a concern, please contact our office at (847) 657-3215.

Inclusion
The Glenview Park District invites adults and children with disabilities to register for programs listed here. The Glenview Park District strives to serve individuals with disabilities through facility accessibility, program inclusion and communication devices. If you would like more information on integration opportunities, please contact our office at (847) 657-3215.

Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association
The Glenview Park District is a member of the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA), an intergovernmental partnership of 12 park districts and municipal governments that provides year-round recreation and leisure opportunities for people with disabilities. For more information on the NSSRA, click here.

Dogs in Park
Glenview Park District Ordinance No. 99-28 allows leashed dogs to be walked on paved pathways and parking lots at Cunliff, Diederich, Sleepy Hollow, Ladendorf, Rugen, Countryside Lane, Flick, Indian Trail, and Hawthorne Glen Parks and on the perimeter sidewalks (only) at Roosevelt Park, Swenson Park, West Fork Park, and Community Park West. Dog walking is still prohibited on sports fields, playground areas, tennis courts, tot lots, basketball courts and all other park areas.

Be A Good Neighbor
Please respect the rights and property of neighbors living by the parks! A few reminders:

Use the sidewalks and pathways when walking to parks. Cutting through private yards is not appropriate
Trash should be discarded into trash cans in the parks. When trash is not put into cans, it often blows into a neighboring yard.
Please observe the curfew of the parks
- Parks are generally open for play at dawn
- Parks generally close for the night at sunset
Be a good neighbor by helping to prevent crime and vandalism to playground and play equipment and alleviate suspicious activities in parks.
- Emergencies contact 911
- Non emergencies call (847) 657-3215