Waukegan, Illinois (July 3, 2024) – The Waukegan Parks Foundation is hosting the 29th Annual Partners in Parks Golf Outing on Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Bonnie Brook Golf Course, located at 2800 N. Lewis Avenue. Check-in and breakfast will begin at 7:30am, with the driving range open for warm-up. A shotgun start will follow at 8:30am. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit initiatives that enhance park and recreation opportunities in Waukegan.
Early-bird registration is available until Monday, July 8, 2024 for $150 per golfer or $500 per foursome. Regular registration will be $175 per golfer and $550 per foursome. Participation in the golf outing includes a cart, goodie bag, lunch and a beverage, and a prize drawing ticket. Golfers will also receive a printed souvenir photo of their foursome.
The Waukegan Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization that serves as the fundraising partner for the Waukegan Park District. Their mission is to strengthen the minds and bodies of community members, build community image and pride, and ensure access to parks, programs, and facilities for all.
Charlotte Callahan Wozniak, President of the Waukegan Parks Foundation Board of Directors, stated, “The 29th Annual Partners in Parks Golf Outing will be more than just a day on the golf course; it is an opportunity for community partners to impact the lives of thousands of children. Through this event, the Waukegan Parks Foundation raises funds to support initiatives and projects in local parks.”
Anton L. Mathews, President of the Waukegan Park District Board of Commissioners, stated, “The Waukegan Park District is grateful for the ongoing efforts of the Waukegan Parks Foundation. Their commitment truly makes a difference in the community.”
Jay Lerner, Executive Director of the Waukegan Park District, stated, “The Waukegan Parks Foundation is an important partner of the Waukegan Park District. The all-volunteer organization has been instrumental in raising funds for the construction of amenities at various parks and initiatives that have enhanced recreation programming.”
There are various sponsorship opportunities for businesses and organizations interested in amplifying their visibility while making a tangible impact. More information, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, is available at waukeganparks.org/partnersinparks.
About the Waukegan Park District
Established on December 26, 1916, the Waukegan Park District (WPD) has 53 properties and more than 742 acres of land, including the 18-hole Bonnie Brook and 9-hole Greenshire Golf Courses. Properties are managed to the highest environmental and conservation standards. Facilities operated by the WPD include the Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center, Waukegan’s Greg Petry SportsPark, Waukegan Skate Park, BMX Track, SplashZone, Percussion Playground, recreational centers, disc golf course, dog exercise area and agility course, outdoor sports fields, picnic areas, playgrounds, splash pads, and sports courts including basketball, tennis and pickleball. A full range of programs and services are offered year-round for all ages, from infants to seniors, as well as special need populations. Healthy lifestyles, wellness initiatives, and a connection with the outdoors and nature are integrated throughout programs, services, and special events. Arts and cultural activities are provided by the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, Waukegan Symphony Orchestra and Concert Chorus, and the Waukegan History Museum. We offer something for everyone!
A member of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA), and the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA), the WPD employs 73 full-time and 219 part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees and is recognized by the IPRA as an Exceptional Workplace.
Nationally accredited by the NRPA Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and State accredited through the IAPD Distinguished Agency Accreditation, the WPD has received the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Triple Crown Award for receiving the GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting, Popular Annual Financial Reporting Award, and the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The WPD was awarded the NRPA National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management in 2013, and was named a Gold Medal Finalist in 2012, 2013, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Media Contact
Josue Pasillas, MPA
Communications Supervisor
Waukegan Park District
(847) 360-4789
jpasillas@waukeganparks.org
waukeganparks.org