2026-2030 Palatine Park District Comprehensive Master Plan by Palatine Park District

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Comprehensive Master Plan

Palatine Park District Adopted February 23, 2026

Board of Commissioners Greg Sammons President

Jennifer Rogers Commissioner Joe Petricca Commissioner Susan Gould Commissioner Michelle Rushing Commissioner

Staff

Ben Rea, Executive Director Michelle Eckelberry, Director of District Services and Projects Dayell Houzenga, Superintendent of District Services Andrea Fisher, Director of Finance Sonia Austin, Superintendent of Finance Jim Holder, Director of Parks and Planning Amy Vito, Superintendent of Parks Alex Giannikoulis, Superintendent of Trades Colleen Palmer, Director of Recreation and Facilities Katie Waszak, Superintendent of Recreation Programming Joshua Ludolph, Superintendent of Recreation Facilities

Project Team

Hitchcock Design Group Planning and Landscape Architecture Williams Architects Architecture and Facilities Recreation Results Programs and Services 2

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

Introduction

Chapter 1: Analyze: Inventory & Analysis

Chapter 2: Connect: Community Engagement

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Chapter 3: Envision & Prioritize: Alternative and Preferred Strategies

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Chapter 4: Implement: Action Plan

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Chapter 5: Appendix

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Introduction Since the last comprehensive planning effort, much has changed within the Palatine Park District. This plan was developed to address these changes and provide an updated vision for the future. Introduction

The Palatine Park District’s Comprehensive Master Plan serves as a guiding framework for parks, facilities, programs, and services that enhance the quality of life for the community. Founded in 1945, the District celebrated its 80th anniversary in 2025, marking eight decades of responding to community needs and evolving recreational trends. Building upon the previous plan, which guided the District through 2025, this updated Master Plan reflects a thoughtful planning process undertaken to assess current conditions, engage stakeholders, and respond to evolving community needs. The resulting plan establishes a clear vision and strategic direction for the District for the next five years, from 2026 through 2030, ensuring that resources are aligned with community priorities and long-term sustainability.

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Purpose

• Assess existing parks, facilities, and programs • Determine community opinion on services and facilities • Identify park, facility, and program needs • Define strategic and measurable goals and objectives • Provide an action plan to implement strategies over the next five years

Planning Process

The comprehensive planning process encompasses four key phases: Analyze, Connect, Envision & Prioritize, and Implement. This master plan is the result of the first three phases and is meant to inform and guide the final phase, Implement. The planning process began in October of 2024 with an in-depth inventory and analysis of the Palatine Park District’s parks and open space, indoor facilities, and community context. During the

Connect Phase, the Board of Commissioners, staff, organizational stakeholders, and community shared their opinions about the District’s parks, facilities, programs, and needs. Upon completion of the Analyze and Connect Phases, the planning team met to develop alternative strategies. Input from the Board of Commissioners and staff prioritized and incorporated these strategies into a cohesive action plan to be implemented over the next five years.

How to Use the Plan

This Comprehensive Plan will be used by the Palatine Park District as a guide to implement action items over the next five years. The Action Plan should be thought of as a “working list” that will need to be evaluated and updated annually. This plan is meant to be flexible and fluid and may be adjusted based on funding, facility, or programmatic needs. INTRODUCTION

Chapter One

Analyze: Inventory & Analysis Chapter One provides a detailed inventory of parkland, open space, District facilities, schools, relevant adjacent land uses, and District programs. Park Assets are quantified by standards, size, location, and amenities. Programs are assessed by size, scope, and performance indicators.

Chapter Two

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Connect: Community Engagement Chapter Two includes national, state, and local parks and recreation trends. It also includes summaries of the community survey, online survey, community meeting, stakeholder interviews, staff workshops, Board of Commissioners discussion, active adult questionnaire, and pop-up event.

INTRODUCTION

Chapter Three

Envision & Prioritize: Alternative and Preferred Strategies Chapter Three outlines the needs that arose during the Analyze and Connect Phases. It provides the background of those needs, synthesizing the results from the previous Phases into justification and background for future action items and the strategies to achieve them.

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STRUCTURE OF THE DOCUMENT Chapter Four

Implement: Action Plan Chapter Four outlines the highest priority strategies into a five-year Action Plan. The Action Plan designates when strategies will occur and how to accomplish them.

Chapter 5

Appendix The Appendix includes additional information about the planning process and resources used. Appendix A: The Analyze Phase Appendix includes the Palatine zoning map and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources useful life criteria. Appendix B: The Connect Phase Appendix includes the facility assessment, program needs summary, graphs and results from the community surveys, online survey, stakeholder interviews, staff workshops, board input, active adult questionnaire, and pop-up event.

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District Profile The Palatine Park District service area covers approximately 20.91 square miles and serves a population of approximately 80,899 people. Located in northern Cook County, the Park District maintains 786.08 acres of open space. Geographic Profile

The 20.91-square mile District is located in northern Cook County, 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. It lies in the Palatine Township and is bordered by Barrington and Deer Park to the north; Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg on the south; South Barrington to the west; and Arlington Heights to the east. The District serves most of Palatine and small portions of Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Inverness, Barrington, and Arlington Heights.

Organizational Structure

Related Plans

Planning documents and other reports that relate to the Palatine Park District’s Comprehensive Master Plan were reviewed for information and guidelines relevant to the master plan goals and objectives. The following documents were reviewed as part of the planning process: • Palatine Park District 2015-2025 Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan • Annual budgets and financial reports for 2023, 2024, and 2025 • Annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)

The five-person Board of Commissioners is the legal governing authority of the Park District. The Commissioners are elected by District residents to serve six-year terms. Commissioners serve without receiving compensation. This governing body is responsible for, among other things, passing ordinances, adopting the budget, appointing committees, and hiring the Executive Director. 6

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Overview The Analyze: Inventory & Analysis chapter provides a description and illustration of the existing conditions of the Palatine Park District, showing a basic understanding of the District’s assets and programs. This chapter documents the inventory and analysis accomplished during the Analyze Phase of the comprehensive master planning process. This phase describes the context in which the Palatine Park District (PPD) operates, the recreation services it provides, and the patrons that utilize parks, facilities, and programs. The following chapter defines the community’s demographic context and provides detailed maps of the District that identify parks, trails, and other relevant land uses. It also includes the Level of Service analysis for parks and facilities, comparing the District’s total acreage of parks and open space and facilities to local, state, and national benchmarks. A distribution mapping analysis of the geographic location of parks is also found in this chapter. The final section of this chapter is an assessment of the District’s program offerings.

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This information provides insight into potential surpluses or deficiencies in the District in terms of parks, open space, facilities, and amenities.

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Facility Assessment Program Assessment Financial Assessment

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Demographics Existing Conditions Asset Inventory • Park Classifications • Park & Open Space Inventory Matrix Level of Service Analysis • Acreage • Distribution • Mini Park Distribution Analysis • Neighborhood Park Distribution Analysis • Community Park Distribution Analysis • Overall Park Distribution Analysis • Under-Resourced Demographic Group Analysis • Amenity Benchmarks CHAPTER 1

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Demographics

The demographics review utilized the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) Business Analyst Online (BAO) software to gather up-to-date demographics data necessary to gain an understanding of the District and its context. Summary

According to 2024 estimates, the Palatine Park District has a population of 80,899. Total population from 2020 (the most recent U.S. Census published at that time this report was prepared) indicate that the population is shrinking, and will continue to do so into 2029. The projected 2029 population is 78,586. The Palatine Park District’s annual decreased rate of -2.86% is higher than the national average 0.71%, and higher than the state’s decrease in population (-0.15%).

Population

There are 32,840 households within the District. According to the U.S. Census, a household “includes all the persons who occupy a housing unit as their usual place of residence.” Of these households, 64.3% (21,092) are families. Families are defined as a household in which one or more people are related to the householder by birth, marriage, or adoption. The average household size in 2024 is 2.45. This is a minor decrease from 2020 (2.52) and is projected to decrease marginally by 2030 to 2.36.

Age Distribution

Race and Ethnicity

According to Esri, the Palatine Park District has a diversity index of 74.7. The Diversity Index captures the racial and ethnic diversity of a geographic area in a single number, 0 to 100, and allows for efficient analysis of diversity throughout the U.S. The Diversity Index is “the likelihood that two persons, selected at random from the same area, would belong to a different ethnic group.” According to demographic estimates, 58.1% of Park District residents indicate their race as White. The second largest group identifies as “Asian” at 16.0%, followed by “Some Other Race” at 11.1%, “Two or More Races” at 10.3%, “Black” at 3.6%, “American Indian Alone” at 0.9%, and finally “Pacific Islander Alone” at 0.0%. Separately, 21.8% of the population identifies their ethnicity as Hispanic. Race and ethnicity are considered two different concepts and are measured separately. The U.S. Census Bureau defines race as “a person’s selfidentification with one or more social groups”. Meanwhile, ethnicity “determines whether a person is of Hispanic origin or not...Hispanics report as any race”.

With a median age of 39.3, the population is generally young. According to 2024 estimates, 41.6% of the population is in the 25-54 age range and is expected to stay relatively constant into 2030 (41.4%). The largest change between 2025 and 2030 is estimated to be in the 65+ age group with a 1.9% increase, which indicates that residents are choosing to age in place. 12

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The median household income for Palatine Park District is higher than the state and national medians. It is expected that the median household income in the Park District will increase at a rate of 2.52% per year, which is higher than the projected state and national rates (2.28% and 2.41%, respectively) and it is projected that the Palatine Park District median income will remain above the state and national medians in 2029. 8.60% of the Park District’s population make less than $25,000 per year, which is the poverty level as defined by Illinois Legal Aid.

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The first step in the comprehensive planning process is to understand the Park District’s surroundings and the existing conditions of the District’s assets including land use, open

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Existing Conditions

Land uses within the Palatine Park District

space, and trails. Land Use

The Palatine Park District boundary differs from the Village of Palatine boundary. The Village is largely single-family residential with large areas of planned development and small pockets of multi-family residential throughout. There are some manufacturing districts in the central and southeast portions of the Village. There is also some business zoning throughout the community, but the majority of the business district is located centrally near the UP-NW rail line and in the southeast corner of the District between U.S. Route 14 and State Route 53. Forest preserves provide large areas of conserved open space within and adjacent to the District. These include Deer Grove Forest Preserve to the north, Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve to the northeast, Baker’s Lake Nature Preserve to the northwest, and the Paul Douglas Preserve to the southwest.

Open Space Providers

The Park District is one of many open space and outdoor recreation providers within the community. Forest Preserve Districts provide regional active and passive recreation opportunities as well as preserve significant open space assets. School Districts also provide outdoor recreation opportunities at elementary, middle, and high school properties and private agencies provide pay-toplay opportunities such as golf courses. 14

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The map to the right displays all public and private open spaces within the Palatine Park District, as well as all institutional assets. Public Open Space Park District, Municipal, Forest Preserve District, State and Federal Approximately 786 acres of the public open space located within the Palatine Park District boundary is owned and managed by the Palatine Park District. Additionally, about 2,080 acres are owned and managed by Forest Preserves. Institutional Open Space Elementary, Middle, and Senior High Schools, Colleges and Universities Approximately 330 acres are owned and managed by schools within the Park District boundary. This includes elementary, middle, and high school properties, along with the Harper College campus. Private Open Space HOAs, Cemeteries, Golf Courses There is one cemetery located within the Palatine Park District boundary offering 100 acres. The Palatine Hills Golf Course and Highland Woods Golf Course are included in the Public Open Space numbers.

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Asset Inventory As a part of the planning process, we reference the guidelines outlined within the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) - Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines Manual. NRPA recommends creating a park classification system to serve as a guide for organizing an agency’s parks. Park, Recreation, and Greenway Classification Guidelines are expressions of the amount of land a community determines should constitute the minimum acreage and development criteria for different classifications or types of parks, open space, and greenways.

are typically the largest parks of a system and serve a variety of functions for the community. Other open space categories recognized by the NRPA are Natural Areas, Trails Corridors and Linear Parks/ Greenways, and Special Use. Undeveloped Parks are sites not yet developed for meaningful public access. This category is recognized for planning purposes but is not an NRPA designated category.

Mini Park, Neighborhood Park, School-Park, Community Park, Large Urban Park, and Sports Complexes are the six classifications for parks recognized by the NRPA. Commonly, School-Parks are included into the Neighborhood Park category and Large Urban Parks and Sports Complexes are included in the Community Park category.

These classifications are vital to a comprehensive Level of Service analysis. In the park and open space matrix on the following pages, amenities were quantified to understand the District’s total recreational offerings. The numbers in red text indicate an amenity is beyond its useful life, per the IDNR Useful Life Criteria (found in the Appendix).

Active Parks

In addition to these park classifications, NRPA provides additional recommendations based on type of park use. Mini, Neighborhood, and Community Parks are considered Active Parks due to the variety and types of recreation amenities they typically provide. These Active Parks are designed to meet day-to-day resident recreation needs compared to the other park types which are more specialized or have more limited functions. These classifications are vital to a comprehensive Level of Service analysis. In the park and open space matrix on the following pages, amenities were quantified to understand the Park District’s total recreational offerings.

These categories are based on size, function, and use. Mini Parks are the smallest size and most limited in function and use while Community Parks 16

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PARK CLASSIFICATIONS Classification

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PPD Park District Parks and Facilities

Mini Park

Mini Parks meet the need for a walkable, drop-in recreation experience. Appropriate elements in these parks include playgrounds, picnic areas, and seating. These parks usually do not include parking and are used to address limited, isolated, or unique recreational needs.

Equal to or less than 0.25 mile distance in a residential setting.

0.5-4.0 acres

Cedar Park, Cherrywood Park, Chestnut Park, Chickadee Park, Cottonwood Park, Dove Park, Hawthorne Park, Locust Park, Mallard Park, Mulberry Park, Peregrine Park, Robin Park, Sparrow Park

Neighborhood Park

Neighborhood Parks remain the basic unit of the park system and are generally designed for informal active and passive recreation and community gathering spaces. Elements in these parks often include playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields and courts, and trail systems. Neighborhood Parks serve as the recreational and social focus of the neighborhood.

0.25 to 0.5 mile distance and uninterrupted by non-residential roads and other physical barriers.

4.0 to 10.0 acres

Ashwood Park, Wally Degner Park, Eagle Park, Finch Park, Hummingbird Park, Juniper Park, Doug Lindberg Park, Maple Park, Oak Park, Osage Park, Sycamore Park, Willowwood Park

Community Park

Community Parks focus on meeting community-wide recreation needs serve a broader purpose than the Neighborhood Park. These parks preserve unique landscapes and often serve the community as gathering places and general athletics locations. Elements in these parks include playgrounds, pavilions, trails and path systems, and multiple sport courts and fields. These parks may also preserve unique landscapes and open spaces.

Determined by the quality and suitability of the site. Usually serves two or more neighborhoods and 0.5 to 3 mile distance.

As needed to accommodate desired uses. Usually a minimum of 10 acres.

Birchwood Park, Birchwood Park South, Celtic Park, Community Center Park / Ost Field, Community Park, Dutch Schultz Recreation Area, Falcon Park, Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports Fields, Margreth Riemer Reservoir, Meadowlark Park, Plum Grove Reservoir

Natural Areas*

Conservation and wildlife areas, wooded areas, and waterways that are maintained for the most part in their natural state.

Service radius is unlimited.

No applicable standard.

Cardinal Park, Palatine Prairie, The Grove, Wilke Marsh

No applicable standard.

Variable, Palatine Hills Golf Course, Senior Center, depending on Towne Square desired amenity.

Resource availability and opportunity.

No applicable standard.

Palatine Trail, Bikeway Greenway (Weber Property Trail), Dundee Road Trail (West of Palatine Hills Golf Course), Partridge Greenway, Partridge Trail Connection (MWRD Property Trail), Paul Douglas Trail Connection (along Algonquin Road), Willowwood Park Greenway

No applicable standard.

Variable.

1510 W Northwest, Middleton Property, Heron Park, Michigan Road Property, Partridge Park, Sycamore Park North, Whippoorwill Park

Special use facilities focus on meeting specialized community-wide needs. These spaces include indoor and outdoor areas and are designed for limited recreation or operational activities. Examples include golf courses, nature centers, and museums. These spaces effectively tie park system components together to form Trails Corridors and a continuous park environment. Development typically includes a path system and may have supplemental recreation development such as Linear Parks/ shelters and furnishings. Greenways* Special Use*

Undeveloped Park

Lands owned by the agency, but not yet developed with any amenities to provide meaningful access to the site such as trails, seating areas, and other passive and active recreation amenities.

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X 1.00 X X 1.00 1.04X X X X 1.04Acreage X Mini Park 14.6X 2.5 Mini Park Acreage 4 Michigan Road Property* Mini Park Acreage 14.6 2.5 17.06 5 Partridge Park 17.06 6 Sycamore Park North Neighborhood Parks 3.92 X X 71 Whippoorwill Park Ashwood Park 3.92 X 6.88X Undeveloped X Park Acreage X 2 Wally Degner Park 6.88 X 6.67X X X 3 Eagle Park 6.67 X X X 6.00 X 4 Finch Park 6.00 X 4.10 X 5 Hummingbird Park 4.10 X X 7.90 X PPD HOLDINGS 6 TOTAL Juniper Park 7.90 X X 14.54 X X 7 Doug Lindberg Park 14.54 X X X 7.00X X X 8 BEYOND Maple Park USEFUL LIFE 7.00 X XX X 6.56X 0.91 X 9 AMENTIIES Oak Park AT CURRENT STANDARDS 6.56 0.91 X X 7.75X X 10 Osage Park 7.75 X X 6.00 X X 11 Acreage Sycamore Park information was derived from GIS data obtained from Cook 6.00 X X 4.00X X and Palatine 12 County Willowwood Park Park District records, and from 2015 Palatine Park 4.00 X X Neighborhood Park Acreage 81.3 0.9 District Comprehensive Park District records. Neighborhood Park Acreage 81.3 0.9 Neighborhood Park Acreage 82.23 All text in red indicates an amenity is beyond its useful life. 82.23 2 Middleton Property 12 Robin Park

4.00

0.50 4.00 X

X 1.23

X X X X

Challenge Course

1.30

10 Undeveloped Mulberry Park Park

W Northwest Highway 1 1510 11 Peregrine Park

1.00 0.64X X X X X X Linear X Park Acreage Trail,2.10 Corridor and 1.30X X

1.79

1.42

Amphitheater/Bandshell

2.10

0.50 4.34 2.00

2.37

Picnic Shelter

9 Mallard Park

50.04

Picnic Amenities

8 Locust Park

0.64

1.60 197.0 0.0 196.99

4.70 0.30

X X

1.60

Dog Park

77 Willowwood Park Greenway Hawthorne Park

193.79

0.89

X X

0.0

42.36

Fitness Stations

Concessions

0.30

1.79 Trail) Trail Connection (MWRD Property 55 Partridge Cottonwood Park 1.79 X X 1.00 Douglas Trail Connection (along Algonquin Road) 66 Paul Dove Park

X X

3.70 12.25 42.4

Portable Restrooms

2.00 33 Dundee ChestnutRoad ParkTrail (West of Palatine Hills Golf Course) 2.00 0.30 44 Partridge Greenway Chickadee Park

X X

Permanent Restrooms

7.18

Program / Support Facility

0.89 11 Palatine Trail Cedar Park 0.89 0.50X 22 Bikeway Greenway (Weber Property Trail) Cherrywood Park

Portable Restrooms

Special Use Acreage

PARK AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM Trails, Corridors, and Linear Parks / Greenways Mini Parks 0.50

Indoor Program Support Facility Regional Trail/ Access

PACE SYSTEM

19.23

Natural Area Acreage

Acreage - Own Regional Trail Access

3 Towne Square

Acreage - Own

2 Senior Center

Acreage - Lease / Manage

Special Use 1 Palatine Hills Golf Course

Trails / Pathways (multi-use Acreage - Lease / Manage/ nature)

3 The Grove 4 Wilke Marsh

Permanent Restrooms Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature)

Natural Areas 2 Palatine Prairie

Cricket Field Volleyball Court Field Overlay on Outfield

Playground

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay Playground Cricket Field

SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES

OTHER PPD OPEN SPACE & FACILITIES

1 Cardinal Park

Baseball/Softball Field Bankshot (stations) Bankshot (stations) Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby)

Challenge Course

DAY USE AMENITIES

Tennis Court Challenge Course Baseball/Softball Field

Amphitheater/Bandshell

Picnic Shelter

Picnic Amenities

Dog Park

TRAILS INDOOR FACILITIES DAY USE AMENITIES ACREAGE TRAILS INDOOR FACILITIES INDOOR FACILITIES DAY USE AMENITIES

Fitness Stations

Concessions

Portable Restrooms

Permanent Restrooms

Indoor Program / Support

Trails / Pathways (multi-u

ACREAGE TRAILS

Regional Trail Access

Acreage - Lease / Manag

ACREAGE

Acreage - Own

Park & Open Space Matrix

1 2

1 0.5

1 1

1 1 1 1

2 1

0.5 2 1

2 ANALYZE: INVENTORY 2 2 & ANALYSIS

1 1

1 2 1

1 1

1 4

1 1

1 X X

1 1

1 1 1

1 1

1 0.5

1 1

X X

1 1 1PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN 1 X

X X

X X X

X X

X X X

X X

Natural Area Community Gardens Creek / River / Open Water

Wetland Natural Area Shuffleboard

Creek / River / Open Water Wetland Ping Pong Table

Shuffleboard Creek / River / Open Water Horseshoe Pit

Ping Pong Table Shuffleboard Gaga Ball Pit

Horseshoe Pit Ping Pong Table Foosball Table

Gaga Ball Pit Horseshoe Pit Chess/Checkers Table

Foosball Table Gaga Ball Pit Bocce Court

Chess/Checkers Table Foosball Table Baggo Set

WATER-BASED AMENITIES WATER-BASED AMENITIES WATER-BASED AMENITIES

Bocce Court Chess/Checkers Table Aquatic Center

Baggo Set Bocce Court Swimming Beach (linear feet)

Aquatic Center Baggo Set Splash Pad

Swimming Beach (linear feet) Aquatic Center Sled Hill

Splash Pad Swimming Beach (linear feet) Ice Skating Rink

Sled Hill Splash Pad Fishing Pier/Station

Ice Skating Rink Sled Hill Boat Launch

Fishing Pier/Station Ice Skating Rink Skate Park

Boat Launch Fishing Pier/Station In-line skating Rink

Skate Park Boat Launch Disc Golf (holes)

In-line skating Rink Skate Park Golf Course (holes)

Disc Golf (holes) In-line skating Rink Golf Driving Range (Bays)

Golf Course (holes) Disc Golf (holes) Running Track

Golf Driving Range (Bays) Golf Course (holes) Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field

Running Track Golf Driving Range (Bays) Field Overlay on Outfield

Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field Running Track Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby)

Field Overlay on Outfield Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field Football

Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Field Overlay on Outfield Cricket Field

Football Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Baseball/Softball Field

Cricket Field Football Futsal Court

Baseball/Softball Field Cricket Field Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

Futsal Court Baseball/Softball Field Tennis Court

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay Futsal Court Pickleball Court

Tennis Court Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay Volleyball Court

Pickleball Court Tennis Court Bankshot (stations)

Volleyball Court Pickleball Court Basketball Court

Bankshot (stations) Volleyball Court Playground

SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES LAWN GAME AMENITIES NA LAWN GAME AMENITIES NATURAL FEATURES LAWN GAME AMENITIES NATURAL FEATURE

X X

1 1

X X

19 X

X X

1 X

1 Ashwood Park

2 Wally Degner Park

6.88

12.00

16.31X X

2 Birchwood Park South Clayson House Museum - at Community Park

16.31

X X

1 43.0 X

1 1

6.00

6.56 6.00 4.00 81.3

X X

1 1

X 0.91

X X X

X 0.9

X X

14.54

7.90

7.75

4.10

7.00

6.67

X 4 X X X

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

X X X X X X X X X X X

X X

X X X

X 0.5 X

Bankshot (stations) Picnic Amenities Tennis Court

Volleyball Court Picnic Shelter Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

21 X

1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1

X X

20 1

0.5 X 1 X X X X X

11 1

1 1

X X 0.5

Basketball Court Dog Park Pickleball Court

115

1 1

2 1

1 1

0 8

0 3

0 10

6 6

0 2

9.5

0.5

1 1 1 1

0.5 2

X 4 X

1 2 2

2 1 1

0.5

1 0.5

1 2 1

1 1

9.5 0.0 9.5

6 2

41 28 1

0 1

1 1

2 0.5

4 24

0 32 X

0 1

115

0.5

X 2

0.5

1 10

2 1

0 4

Playground Fitness Stations Volleyball Court

Challenge Course Concessions Bankshot (stations)

0 21

1 1 1 1

0 31

Amphitheater/Bandshell Portable Restrooms Basketball Court

Picnic Shelter Permanent Restrooms Playground

X31

3.92 X

216.517.06229.9 446.45 6.88

1 X1 1

2.5

X XX

14.6

Picnic Amenities Indoor Program / Support Facility Challenge Course

Dog Park Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature) X

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

X 1

Tennis Court

Pickleball Court

Amphitheater/Bandshell

Picnic Shelter

X X

Volleyball Court

0.50

44.46 4.00 120.7 226.5 1.00 1.04347.15

0.5

Playground

11.67

1 1

82.23

Community Parks

The following indoor facilities are located on developed park property, and acreage X

12.00 X X 20 1 associated PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Birchwood Park with their grounds is accounted for in the park acreage total.

91.03

Challenge Course

3.09 2.10

484.9 301.1 91.00 1.30 786.08

Amphitheater/Bandshell

1.00 0.64X X X X 0.64 X X 2.10 X Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports Fields 8 Locust Park 2.10 1.30X X X Margreth Riemer Reservoir 9 Mallard Park 1.30 X X TOTAL PPD HOLDINGS 0.50 Meadowlark Park 10 Mulberry Park 0.50 4.00 X X Plum Grove Reservoir 11 Peregrine Park 4.00LIFE X X 1.00 X Park Acreage X BEYOND USEFUL Community 12 Robin Park 1.00 1.04X X X X 13 AMENTIIES Sparrow Park AT CURRENT STANDARDS 1.04Acreage X Mini Park 14.6X 2.5 Mini Park Acreage Mini Park Acreage 14.6 17.06obtained from Cook Acreage information was derived2.5 from GIS data 17.06 County and Palatine Park District records, and from 2015 Palatine Park TOTAL PARKParks & OPEN SPACE HOLDINGS Neighborhood District Comprehensive Park District records. 3.92 X X 1 Ashwood Park 3.92an amenity is beyond X life. All text in red indicates 6.88X its useful X X 2 Wally Degner Park 6.88 X 6.67X X X 3 *The EaglePPD Parkand Village of Palatine entered into an IGA in 2025 in which the 6.67 X X X 6.00 X FinchDistrict Park will transfer the Michigan Road Property and use of the 4 Park 6.00 X 4.10 X Services 5 Combined Hummingbird Park Facility out of the District and gain two new facility X Offices. This X X locations for a Park4.10 Service Center and Administrative 7.90 6 Juniper Park transfer will be completed both new properties will be classified X 7.90 in 2027 and14.54 X X X 7 as Doug Lindberg Special Use.Park 14.54 X X X 7.00X X X 8 Maple Park 7.00 X XX X 6.56X 0.91 X 9 Oak Park 6.56 0.91 7.75X X X X 10 Osage Park 7.75 X X 6.00 X X 11 Sycamore Park 6.00 X X 4.00X X 12 Willowwood Park 4.00Acreage X X Neighborhood Park 81.3 0.9 Neighborhood Park Acreage 81.3 0.9 Neighborhood Park Acreage 82.23 82.23 Falcon ParkPark 7 Hawthorne

X X

Picnic Shelter

X X

Picnic Amenities

Undeveloped X X 1.00 X Park Acreage X

Dog Park

2.00 12.00 0.89 2.23 16.31 0.50 4.00 16.16 2.00 0.96 9.80 0.30 1.50 X 17.33 1.79 20.0 2.0 20.00 22.00 1.00 14.30 0.64

X X X X X

Fitness Stations

1.79 X

0.9

X X X X X

Concessions

0.30

82.23

1.23

12.78 0.91 1.40 69.2

Portable Restrooms

2.00X

3.01

Permanent Restrooms

1.79 DutchPark Schultz Recreation Area 6 Dove

0.89 0.50X

1.42

X X X X X X X

Indoor Program / Support Facility

Community Mini Parks Parks

3 Heron Park 1 Birchwood Cedar ParkPark 4 Michigan Road Property* 0.89 Birchwood Park 2 Cherrywood ParkSouth 5 Partridge Park 0.50 Celtic Park 3 Chestnut Park 6 Sycamore Park North 2.00 Community Park Center Park / Ost Field 4 Chickadee 7 Whippoorwill Park 0.30 Community Park 5 Cottonwood Park

6.56 0.00 7.75 9.0 6.00 78.28 4.00 81.3 8.30

Picnic Amenities Regional Trail Access Fitness Stations

2 Middleton Property

7.00

2.37

Portable Restrooms

Neighborhood Park Acreage

4.10 4.34 7.90 4.70 14.54

50.04

Dog Park - Lease / Manage Acreage Concessions

W Northwest Highway PACE SYSTEM 1 1510 PARK AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM

6.00

Acreage - Own Permanent Restrooms

Trail, Corridor and Linear Park Acreage

6.67

Fitness Stations

Indoor Program / Support Facility

Permanent Restrooms Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature)

Trails / Pathways (multi-use Acreage - Lease / Manage/ nature)

Undeveloped Park

Acreage - Own Regional Trail Access

11 Sycamore Park 12 Willowwood Park

Acreage - Lease / Manage

Acreage - Own

3 Eagle Park 1 Palatine Trail 4 Finch Park 2 Bikeway Greenway (Weber Property Trail) 5 Hummingbird Park 3 Dundee Road Trail (West of Palatine Hills Golf Course) 6 Juniper Park 4 Partridge Greenway 7 Doug Lindberg Park 5 Partridge Trail Connection (MWRD Property Trail) 8 Maple Park 6 Paul Douglas Trail Connection (along Algonquin Road) 9 Oak Park 7 Willowwood Park Greenway 10 Osage Park

Indoor Program Support Facility Regional Trail/ Access

Trails, Corridors, and Linear Parks / Greenways

Concessions

Special Use Acreage

Portable Restrooms

Neighborhood Parks

Football Pickleball Court Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field

Cricket Field Volleyball Court Field Overlay on Outfield

Baseball/Softball Field Bankshot (stations) Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby)

1.60 17.06 197.0 0.0 196.99 3.92

Field Overlay on Outfield Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

1 SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES DAY USE AMENITIES SPORTS1COURTS AND AMENITIES X 2 Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Tennis Court Running Track

2.5

Bankshot (stations)

14.6 1.60

Futsal Court Basketball Court Football

Mini Park Acreage

2 Senior Center

3 Towne Square

1.00 X X DAY USE AMENITIES TRAILS INDOOR FACILITIES ACREAGE TRAILS INDOOR FACILITIES INDOOR FACILITIES 193.79 DAY USE 1.04 X AMENITIES X X X X X

ACREAGE TRAILS

1 1

Basketball Court

Use 12 Special Robin Park

ACREAGE 13 SparrowHills ParkGolf Course 1 Palatine

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay Playground Cricket Field

Park & Open Space Matrix

0.0 0.50

4.00 42.36

11 Peregrine Park

X X

Tennis Court Challenge Course Baseball/Softball Field

Natural Area Acreage

10 Mulberry Park

3.70 2.10 12.25 1.30 42.4

Pickleball Court Amphitheater/Bandshell Futsal Court

38 The Grove Locust Park

49 Wilke Marsh Mallard Park

12.00 16.31

X X

INDOOR FACILITIES 1 X X 2 1 X

DAY USE AMENITIES 2 X 1 2

2 1

CHAPTER 1 1

Bankshot (stations) Volleyball Court Playground 1

1 1

2 Volleyball Court Pickleball Court Basketball Court 2

2 1

1 6 2

2 1

1 0.5

1 1

1 1 1 1

1 4

1 1

0.5

4 Tennis Court Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay Volleyball Court

Pickleball Court Tennis Court Bankshot (stations) 1

2 1

0.5 2 1

2 ANALYZE: INVENTORY 2 2 & ANALYSIS

2 0

1 2 Futsal Court Baseball/Softball Field Tennis Court

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay Futsal Court Pickleball Court 1

1 1

1 4

21 0

1 1

Football Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Baseball/Softball Field

Cricket Field Football Futsal Court

Baseball/Softball Field Cricket Field Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

4 1

1 1

Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Field Overlay on Outfield Cricket Field 1

1 1

13 2

1 1

1 2

1 1

0 18 18

0 1

4 6

1 X

0 4

1 0

1 1

3 2

0 0 1

0 0 0 0

1 1

1 X

1 X X X

X X X

19 X

X X

1 1 1PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN 1 X

2 X X X

X X X X X X X

8 1

X X X

X X

Natural Area Community Gardens Creek / River / Open Water

Wetland Natural Area Shuffleboard

Creek / River / Open Water Wetland Ping Pong Table

Shuffleboard Creek / River / Open Water Horseshoe Pit

Ping Pong Table Shuffleboard Gaga Ball Pit

Horseshoe Pit Ping Pong Table Foosball Table

Gaga Ball Pit Horseshoe Pit Chess/Checkers Table

Foosball Table Gaga Ball Pit Bocce Court

Chess/Checkers Table Foosball Table Baggo Set

WATER-BASED AMENITIES WATER-BASED AMENITIES WATER-BASED AMENITIES

Bocce Court Chess/Checkers Table Aquatic Center

Baggo Set Bocce Court Swimming Beach (linear feet)

Aquatic Center Baggo Set Splash Pad

Swimming Beach (linear feet) Aquatic Center Sled Hill

Splash Pad Swimming Beach (linear feet) Ice Skating Rink

Sled Hill Splash Pad Fishing Pier/Station

Ice Skating Rink Sled Hill Boat Launch

Fishing Pier/Station Ice Skating Rink Skate Park

SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES

Boat Launch Fishing Pier/Station In-line skating Rink

Skate Park Boat Launch Disc Golf (holes)

In-line skating Rink Skate Park Golf Course (holes)

Disc Golf (holes) In-line skating Rink Golf Driving Range (Bays)

Golf Course (holes) Disc Golf (holes) Running Track

Golf Driving Range (Bays) Golf Course (holes) Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field

Running Track Golf Driving Range (Bays) Field Overlay on Outfield

Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field Running Track Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby)

Field Overlay on Outfield Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field Football

X X LAWN GAME AMENITIES NA LAWN GAME AMENITIES NATURAL FEATURES LAWN GAME AMENITIES NATURAL FEATURE

X X

21 X

X X

1 X

3 The Grove

3.70

4 Wilke Marsh

12.25 42.4

Natural Area Acreage

X X Use Acreage X Special 1.00 X X X X X

484.9 301.1 193.79 1.60786.08 1.60 197.0 0.0 196.99

1.04Acreage X Mini Park 14.6/ XGreenways 2.5 Trails, Corridors, and Linearfrom Parks Acreage information14.6 was derived2.5 GIS data obtained from Cook Mini Park Acreage 17.06 17.06

143.0 X

1.42

4.70 X 1.23

12.78 X 1.40

0.00 9.0

X 69.2

78.28X 8.30 3.01 2.23

X X X X 2.00

4.00

X X X X

1 4

1 1 1

Field Overlay on Pickleball Outfield Overlay Tennis Court with

Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Tennis Court Running Track

Football Court Pickleball Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field

Cricket Field Volleyball Court Field Overlay on Outfield

Baseball/Softball Bankshot (stations)Field Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby)

Futsal Court Basketball Court Football

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay Playground Cricket Field

Tennis Court Challenge Course Baseball/Softball Field

Volleyball Court Picnic Shelter Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

Pickleball Court Amphitheater/Bandshell Futsal Court

Bankshot (stations) Picnic Amenities Tennis Court

Basketball Court Dog Park Pickleball Court

Playground Fitness Stations Volleyball Court

Challenge Course Concessions Bankshot (stations)

Amphitheater/Bandshell Portable Restrooms Basketball Court

Picnic Shelter Permanent Restrooms Playground

PicnicProgram Amenities Indoor / Support Facility Challenge Course XX 8 XX X

X X

1 1

0 0 3 1 21

4 0 4

1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1 1 1

1 1 1 1

3 1 21

0.5

2.37 4.34

Undeveloped Park

7.00 X XX X 6.56X 0.91 X 1 1510 W Northwest Highway 6.56 0.91 7.75X X X X 2 Middleton Property 7.75 X X 6.00 X X 3 Heron Park 6.00 X X 4.00X X 4 Michigan Road Property* 4.00Acreage X X Neighborhood Park 81.3 0.9 5 Partridge Park 81.3 0.9 Neighborhood Park Acreage 82.23 6 Sycamore Park North 82.23 7 Whippoorwill The following Park indoor facilities are located on developed park property, and acreage 12.00for inUndeveloped X Park X X Acreage 22 associated PALATINE DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN withPARK their grounds is accounted the parkMASTER acreage total. 12.00 X X XX X 16.31 X Clayson House Museum - at Community Park 16.31 X X X

X31

50.04

ParkProperty District records. 2 District BikewayComprehensive Greenway (Weber Trail)

X X All text in red indicates an amenity is beyondXits useful 3.92 X life. 6.88 X X 4 Partridge Greenway 6.88 X X 6.67 X X 5 *The Partridge (MWRD Property PPDTrail and Connection Village of Palatine entered intoTrail) an IGA in 2025 in which the 6.67 the Michigan Road X X X District will transfer 6.00 Property X 6 Park Paul Douglas Trail Connection (along Algonquin Road)and use of the Combined Services 6.00 Facility out of the District X two new facility X 4.10 and gain 7 Willowwood Park Greenway locations for a Park 4.10 Service Center and Administrative This X Offices. X 7.90 X Trail, Corridor and Linear Acreage transfer will be completed in 2027 and both new properties will bePark classified 7.90 X X 14.54 X X as Special Use. 14.54 X X X 7.00X X X

0.5

1 County Palatineand Trail Palatine Park District records, and from 2015 Palatine Park

3.92Golf Course) 3 Dundee Road Trail (West of Palatine Hills

115

2 1

9.5

4 28

0.0 9.5

0 8

0 3

0 10

6 6

0 2

0 1

0 32

4 24

0 1

0.5

0.5 2

1 1

2 1

1 1

1 1 1

2 1

1 1 1

1 1

1 1 1

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

1 1 1

Tennis Court

22.00 42.36

Pickleball Court

2.0 0.0

Volleyball Court

Bankshot (stations)

X 0.50

Basketball Court

Playground

BEYOND USEFUL 4.00LIFE AMENTIIES AT CURRENT 1.00 STANDARDS 1.04X

1.00 X

0.96 3.70 1.50 12.25 20.0 42.4

Challenge Course

1.30X X

0.50 4.00 X

X X Undeveloped Park Acreage X X Natural Area Acreage

1.00 0.64X 2.10X

TOTAL PPD HOLDINGS 2 Senior Center 1.30

Amphitheater/Bandshell

X X

Picnic Shelter

1.79 X

2.00 2.23 19.23 4.00 7.18

Picnic Amenities

0.30

1.79

Dog Park

2.00X

78.28

Amphitheater/Bandshell

8.30

1.40 69.2

12.78

SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES

3.01 X

0.30

3 Towne Square

0.00 9.0

1.23

DAY X USE AMENITIES 2

Fitness Stations

0.50

Sycamore 6 The 3 Grove Park North 2.00 Whippoorwill 7 Wilke 4 Marsh Park

0.64 1 Palatine Hills Golf Course 2.10

4.70

Concessions

4 Road Property* 1 Michigan Cardinal Park 0.89 5 Palatine PartridgePrairie Park 2

Special Use

Portable Restrooms

0.89 0.50X

1.42

4.34

Permanent Restrooms

3 Heron Park Natural Areas

Indoor Program / Support Facility

1 1510 W Northwest Highway

PACE SYSTEM 2 OTHER OPEN SPACE & FACILITIES Middleton PPD Property

2.37

Picnic Shelter Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature) Dog Park

Undeveloped Park

Trail, Corridor and Linear Park Acreage

50.04

Concessions

Acreage - Own

7 Willowwood Park Greenway

Picnic Amenities Regional Trail Access Fitness Stations

6 Paul Douglas Trail Connection (along Algonquin Road)

Portable Restrooms

Acreage - Own Regional Trail Access

5 Partridge Trail Connection (MWRD Property Trail)

Permanent Restrooms Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature)

4 Partridge Greenway

Acreage - Lease / Manage

3 Dundee Road Trail (West of Palatine Hills Golf Course)

Indoor Program Support Facility Regional Trail/ Access

2 Bikeway Greenway (Weber Property Trail)

Trails / Pathways (multi-use Acreage - Lease / Manage/ nature)

Trails, Corridors, and Linear Parks / Greenways 1 Palatine Trail

1.60 197.0 0.0 196.99

Acreage Dog Park - Lease / Manage

Special Use Acreage

Fitness Stations

3 Towne Square

0.0

TRAILS INDOOR FACILITIES DAY USE AMENITIES ACREAGE TRAILSX XINDOOR X FACILITIES X X INDOOR FACILITIES193.79 DAY X USE AMENITIES 1.60 X

Indoor Program / Support Facility

2 Senior Center

ACREAGE TRAILS

Concessions Acreage - Own Permanent Restrooms

ACREAGE

42.36

Portable Restrooms

Park & Open Space Matrix Special Use

1 Palatine Hills Golf Course

1 1 1

0.96 1.50 20.0

X 2.0

22.00X

INDOOR FACILITIES 1 2 1

DAY USE AMENITIES 2

2 1

CHAPTER 1 1

1 0.5

1 1

1 2

1 1

1 1 1 1

2 0.5 2

2 1 ANALYZE: INVENTORY 2 & ANALYSIS 2 2 1

1 2

1 1

2 1

1 1

1 X

1 1

0.5

1 1

X XX X

X X X

1 PALATINE1 PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN 1 X

X X X

X X

Natural Area Community Gardens Creek / River / Open Water

Wetland Natural Area Shuffleboard

Creek / River / Open Water Wetland Ping Pong Table

Shuffleboard Creek / River / Open Water Horseshoe Pit

Ping Pong Table Shuffleboard Gaga Ball Pit

Horseshoe Pit Ping Pong Table Foosball Table

Gaga Ball Pit Horseshoe Pit Chess/Checkers Table

Foosball Table Gaga Ball Pit Bocce Court

Chess/Checkers Table Foosball Table Baggo Set

WATER-BASED AMENITIES WATER-BASED AMENITIES WATER-BASED AMENITIES

Bocce Court Chess/Checkers Table Aquatic Center

Baggo Set Bocce Court Swimming Beach (linear feet)

Aquatic Center Baggo Set Splash Pad

Swimming Beach (linear feet) Aquatic Center Sled Hill

Splash Pad Swimming Beach (linear feet) Ice Skating Rink

Sled Hill Pad Splash Fishing Pier/Station

Ice Skating Sled Hill Rink Boat Launch

Fishing Pier/Station Ice Skating Rink Skate Park

Boat Launch Fishing Pier/Station In-line skating Rink

Skate Boat Park Launch Disc Golf (holes)

In-line Skateskating Park Rink Golf Course (holes)

Disc Golfskating (holes)Rink In-line Golf Driving Range (Bays)

Golf Course (holes) Disc Golf (holes) Running Track

Golf Range (Bays) GolfDriving Course (holes) Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field

Running TrackRange (Bays) Golf Driving Field Overlay on Outfield

Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field Running Track Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby)

Field Overlay on Outfield Turf Field Multipurpose Synthetic Football

Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Field Overlay on Outfield Cricket Field

Football Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Baseball/Softball Field

Cricket Field Football Futsal Court

Baseball/Softball Cricket Field Field Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

Futsal Court Baseball/Softball Field Tennis Court

Tennis FutsalCourt Courtwith Pickleball Overlay Pickleball Court

Tennis TennisCourt Court with Pickleball Overlay Volleyball Court

Pickleball Court Tennis Court Bankshot (stations)

Volleyball PickleballCourt Court Basketball Court

Bankshot (stations) Volleyball Court Playground

SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES LAWN GAME AMENITIES N LAWN GAME AMENITIES NATURAL FEATURES LAWN GAME AMENITIES NATURAL FEATUR

X X

23 X

X X

1 X

7.00X

7.00LIFE X X BEYOND USEFUL 6.56X 0.91 information was derived from GIS data obtained from XCook X 1510 W Northwest Highway 1 Acreage 6.56 X from X County and Palatine Park District0.91 records, and 2015 Palatine ParkX AMENITIES AT CURRENT STANDARDS 7.75 2 Middleton Property

786.08 78.28X

X X

District Comprehensive 7.75Park District records. X X 6.00 X X 3 Heron Park X X X Acreage information6.00 was derived from GIS data obtained from Cook X 4.00 text in red indicates an amenity is beyond its useful life. 4 All Michigan Road Property* County and Palatine Park District records, 2015 Palatine Park 4.00 X X Neighborhood Park Acreage 81.3and from 0.9 5 District Partridge Park Comprehensive Park District records. 81.3 Neighborhood Park *TheAcreage PPD and Village of Palatine 0.9 entered into an IGA in 2025 in which the 82.23 6 Sycamore Park North Park District will transfer the Michigan Road Property and use of the All text in red Park indicates an82.23 amenity is beyond its useful life. Whippoorwill 7 Combined Services Facility out of the District and gain two new facility 12.00 XThisPLAN X X for a Park Service CenterCOMPREHENSIVE and Administrative Offices. Undeveloped Acreage 24 locations PALATINE PARK DISTRICT MASTER *The PPD and Village of Palatine entered into an IGA in 2025 in Park which the 12.00 in 2027 and both X X transfer will be completed new properties willXbe classified 16.31X X the X Park District will transfer the Michigan Road Property and use of as Special Use. 16.31 X X X

8.30 3.01 2.23

X X X X 2.00

4.00

X X31 X X X

X31 X X

X 2.0

22.00X

X X

X 143.0 X 1

143.0 1 1

8 X8

1 1 13 1

01 21 21

10 1 13 1

01 211

Tennis Court Tennis withCourt Picklebal with

Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Tennis Court Tennis Court Tennis Court Running Track

PickleballPickleball Court Court

Football Court Pickleball Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field

Futsal Court Basketball Court Football

Field Overlay on Pickleball Outfield Overlay Tennis Court with

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay Playground Cricket Field

Tennis Court Challenge Course Baseball/Softball Field

Pickleball Court Amphitheater/Bandshell Futsal Court

Volleyball Court Picnic Shelter Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

VolleyballVolleyball Court Court

BasketballBasketball Court Court

Playground Playground

ChallengeChallenge Course Course

Amphitheater/Bandshell Amphitheater/Ban

Picnic Shelter Picnic Shelter

Picnic Amenities Picnic Amenities

Dog ParkDog Park

Basketball Court Dog Park Pickleball Court

Bankshot (stations) Picnic Amenities Tennis Court

2 1

1 1

31 13 1 1

1 1

1 1 1 1

0.5

1 1

Playground Fitness Stations Volleyball Court

Challenge Course Concessions Bankshot (stations)

Amphitheater/Bandshell Portable Restrooms Basketball Court

Picnic Shelter Permanent Restrooms Playground 1 1X

0.96 1.50 20.0

Fitness Stations Fitness Stations

Concessions Concessions

Portable Restrooms Portable Restroo

Permanent Permanent Restrooms Restr

Indoor Program Indoor /Program Support /F

Trails / Pathways Trails / Pathways (multi-us

X XX

XX XX

0.5

115

0.5 1

324

0 4 4

0 1 1

0 32 32

4 28 24

0 4

0 32

15 115

1151

0.5 2

24 1

1 1 32

9.5

0 1 1

0 4 1 1 32 1 28

0.0 9.5 9.5

10 1 18 1

0 1

01 4 1 2 28

0.0 9.5

1 1

2 1

28 1 1

3 1 10

1 12

0 10 10

01 0 3 1 10

6 16

0 3 3

CHAPTER 1 1

12 1 6

0 2 2

rtnnis withCourt Pickleball with Pickleball Overlay Overlay

14.54

Undeveloped Park

1 1 1

Tennis Court Tennis Court

BEYOND USEFUL LIFE TOTAL PPD HOLDINGS 7.90 14.54 AMENTIIES AT CURRENT STANDARDS

PickleballPickleball Court Court

2.23 1.50 50.04 4.00 20.0 2.0 2.37 0.96 22.00 4.34 1.42 1.50 4.70 Undeveloped Park Acreage 484.9 20.0 2.0 6.88 X X 6.67 Trail) X X X301.1 5 Partridge Trail Connection (MWRD Property 1.23 22.00 6.67 X X X 6.00 X 786.08 TOTAL PPD HOLDINGS 6 Paul Douglas Trail Connection (along Algonquin Road) 12.78 6.00 X 4.10 X X 1.40 0.00 7 Willowwood Park Greenway 484.9 301.1 4.10 X Linear Park Acreage X X X 69.2 Trail,7.90 Corridor and 9.0

X X

BasketballBasketball Court Court

2 Middleton Property 1.00 1.04X X X X 5 Partridge Park 3 Heron Park Mini Park 1.04Acreage X X 14.6 2.5 Park North 6 Sycamore Trails, Corridors, and Linear Parks / Greenways Mini 47Park Acreage 14.6 2.5 Michigan Road Property* 17.06 1 Whippoorwill Palatine TrailPark 17.06 5 Partridge Park Undeveloped Park Acreage 2 Bikeway Greenway (Weber Property Trail) 6 Sycamore Park North 3.92Golf Course) X X 3 Dundee Road Trail (West of Palatine Hills 7 Whippoorwill Park 3.92 X 6.88X X X 4 Partridge Greenway

1 X X

Playground Playground

0.00 1.40 9.0 69.2 193.79 8.30 1.60 78.28 3.01 1.60 2.00 197.0 0.0 8.30 2.23 196.99 3.01 4.00 2.00 0.96

XX XX

1 2

X X

ChallengeChallenge Course Course

0.0 1.23 69.2 42.36 78.28 12.78

X X X X

Amphitheater/Bandshell Amphitheater/Bandshell

X 1.40

XX X X X

Picnic Shelter Picnic Shelter

4.70 12.25 0.00 42.4 9.0

X X

Picnic Amenities Picnic Amenities

2.37 1.23 1.42 12.78

7.18

4.34 3.70

X XX

Dog ParkDog Park

0.50 X X 2 Palatine Bikeway Greenway (Weber(MWRD PropertyProperty Trail) X Trail) X 0.50 Trail Connection 5 PartridgePrairie 2.00 Dundee RoadTrail TrailConnection (West Golf Course) 3 2.00 of Palatine PaulGrove Douglas (along Hills Algonquin Road) 6 The 0.30 X Partridge Greenway 4 Marsh 0.30 X 7 Wilke Willowwood Park Greenway 1.79 X X 5 Partridge Trail Connection Property X 1.79 (MWRD X Trail)and X Natural Trail, Corridor LinearXArea Park Acreage Acreage 1.00 X 6 Paul Douglas Trail Connection (along Road) 1.00 Algonquin X 0.64X X X 7 Willowwood Park Greenway Special Use 0.64 X 2.10X X Undeveloped Park Trail, Corridor and Linear Park Acreage 1 Palatine Hills Golf Course 2.10 X 1.30 X X 1 1510 W Northwest Highway 2 Senior Center X X 0.50 2 Middleton Property 1.30 3 Towne Square Park Undeveloped 0.50 4.00 X X 3 Heron Park Use Acreage 1 1510 W Northwest Highway 4.00 X X Special 1.00 X X 4 Michigan Road Property*

1.42 50.04

X X

Fitness Stations Fitness Stations

4.34 19.23 4.70

X X

PicnicProgram Amenities Indoor / Support Facility Challenge Course

1.60 193.79 197.0 0.0 1.60196.99 1.60 197.0 0.0 196.99 50.04 2.37

Concessions Concessions

Portable Restrooms Portable Restrooms

Trails Corridors and Linear Parks / Greenways

NaturalRoad Areas 3 Dundee Trail (West of Palatine Hills 0.89Golf Course) 1 Palatine Park X X 4 Cardinal PartridgeTrail Greenway0.89

Permanent Permanent Restrooms Restrooms

2 Bikeway Greenway (Weber Property Trail)

ogram Indoor /Program Support /Facility Support Facility

Trail PACE SYSTEM 1 Palatine OTHER PPD OPEN SPACE & FACILITIES

Portable Restrooms

Trails, Corridors, and Linear Parks / Greenways Special Use Acreage

Acreage Dog Park - Lease / Manage

Special Use Acreage

Fitness Stations

Indoor Program / Support Facility

Portable Restrooms

Natural Area Acreage

X X X

12.25 42.4 0.0 193.79 42.36 1.60

Concessions Acreage - Own Permanent Restrooms

Permanent Restrooms Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature)

2 Senior Center 3 Towne Square

Acreage - Own

3 Towne Square 1 Palatine Hills Golf Course

Indoor Program Support Facility Regional Trail/ Access

1 Palatine Hills Golf Course 2 Senior Center

Acreage - Own Regional Trail Access

Special Use

Acreage - Lease / Manage

4 Wilke Marsh

Special Use

Trails / Pathways (multi-use Acreage - Lease / Manage/ nature)

Natural Area Acreage

X X

Cricket Field Volleyball Court Field Overlay on Outfield

3.70 19.23 12.25 7.18 42.4 0.0 3.70 42.36

SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES

VolleyballVolleyball Court Court

3 The Grove 1 Cardinal Park 4 Wilke Marsh 2 Palatine Prairie

Natural Areas

Baseball/Softball Bankshot (stations)Field BankshotBankshot (stations) (station Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby)

7.18

OTHER PPD OPEN SPACE & FACILITIES

DAY USE AMENITIES

BankshotBankshot (stations) (stations)

19.23

2 Palatine Prairie

Amphitheater/Bandshell

Natural Areas

1 Cardinal Park

Picnic Shelter Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature) Dog Park

OTHER PPD OPEN SPACE & FACILITIES

3 The Grove

Regional Regional Trail Access Trail Ac

TRAILS INDOOR FACILITIES DAY USE AMENITIES ACREAGE TRAILS INDOOR FACILITIES INDOOR FACILITIES DAY USE AMENITIES

Picnic Amenities Regional Trail Access Fitness Stations

ACREAGE TRAILS

Concessions

ACREAGE

Acreage -Acreage Lease / Manage - Lease /

Acreage -Acreage Own - Own

Park & Open Space Matrix

Volleyball Court 2

Pickleball Court

1 1 1

3 1 10

0 1 0 1 6 1 3 1 10 6 1

0.5 2

1 2 1

2 0 21 10

0 1 2 0 0 5 16 10

2 20

1 19 1 13 1

0 1 0 2 0 19 2 13

1 ANALYZE: INVENTORY 2 & ANALYSIS 2 2 1

1 1

1 1 18 18 18 0 1 0 4 1 3 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 X8

0 0 1 0 1 1 18 18 0 18 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 X0

0 13 0X 1

Skate Park Boat Launch Fishing Pier/Station Ice Skating Rink Sled Hill Splash Pad ming Beach (linear feet) Aquatic Center Baggo Set Bocce Court

Chess/Checkers Table Foosball Table Gaga Ball Pit Horseshoe Pit Ping Pong Table Shuffleboard ek / River / Open Water Wetland Natural Area Community Gardens

In-line skating Rink

1 1

Disc Golf (holes)

1 1

lf Driving Range (Bays)

4 4 1

Running Track

Football

Cricket Field

Baseball/Softball Field

Futsal Court

Tennis Court with Picklebal

Tennis Court

Pickleball Court

Volleyball Court

Multipurpose Synthetic Turf

Running TrackRange (Bays) Golf Driving Field Overlay on Outfield

Golf Range (Bays) GolfDriving Course (holes) Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field

1 X

1 PALATINE1 PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN 1

1 X

0.5

X X

X XX X

X X X

1 1

Creek / River / Open Water Wetland Ping Pong Table

Wetland Natural Area Shuffleboard

1 Shuffleboard Creek / River / Open Water Horseshoe Pit

Ping Pong Table Shuffleboard Gaga Ball Pit

Horseshoe Pit Ping Pong Table Foosball Table

Gaga Ball Pit Horseshoe Pit Chess/Checkers Table

Foosball Table Gaga Ball Pit Bocce Court

Chess/Checkers Table Foosball Table Baggo Set

X X X

X X

Natural Area Community Gardens Creek / River / Open Water

LAWN GAME AMENITIES N LAWN GAME AMENITIES NATURAL FEATURES LAWN GAME AMENITIES NATURAL FEATUR

Community Gardens

Natural Area

Wetland

Creek / River / Open Water

Shuffleboard

Ping Pong Table

Horseshoe Pit

Gaga Ball Pit

Foosball Table

Chess/Checkers Table

Bocce Court

Baggo Set

Aquatic Center

Swimming Beach (linear fe

Splash Pad

Sled Hill

Ice Skating Rink

Fishing Pier/Station

Boat Launch

Skate Park

In-line skating Rink

Disc Golf (holes)

WATER-BASED AMENITIES WATER-BASED AMENITIES WATER-BASED AMENITIES

Bocce Court Chess/Checkers Table Aquatic Center

Baggo Set Bocce Court Swimming Beach (linear feet)

Aquatic Center Baggo Set Splash Pad

Swimming Beach (linear feet) Aquatic Center Sled Hill

Splash Pad Swimming Beach (linear feet) Ice Skating Rink

Sled Hill Pad Splash Fishing Pier/Station

Ice Skating Sled Hill Rink Boat Launch

Fishing Pier/Station Ice Skating Rink Skate Park

Boat Launch Fishing Pier/Station In-line skating Rink

Skate Boat Park Launch Disc Golf (holes)

In-line Skateskating Park Rink Golf Course (holes)

Disc Golfskating (holes)Rink In-line Golf Driving Range (Bays)

Golf Course (holes) Disc Golf (holes) Running Track

Golf Course (holes)

Golf Driving Range (Bays)

Multipurpose Synthetic Turf Field Running Track Running Track Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby)

Field Overlay on Outfield Turf Field Multipurpose Synthetic Football

Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Field Overlay on Outfield Field Overlay on Outfield Cricket Field

Football Multiuse Rectangle Field (Soccer/Lacrosse/Rugby) Multiuse Rectangle Field (S Baseball/Softball Field

Cricket Field Football Futsal Court

Baseball/Softball Cricket Field Field Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

Futsal Court Baseball/Softball Field Tennis Court

Tennis FutsalCourt Courtwith Pickleball Overlay Pickleball Court

Tennis TennisCourt Court with Pickleball Overlay Volleyball Court

Pickleball Court Tennis Court Bankshot (stations)

Volleyball PickleballCourt Court Basketball Court

Bankshot (stations) Volleyball Court Playground

Golf Course (holes)

0.5 1

ose Synthetic Turf Field

ield Overlay on Outfield

occer/Lacrosse/Rugby)

1 2

Football

Cricket Field

Baseball/Softball Field

Futsal Court

rt with Pickleball Overlay

Tennis Court

1 SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES SPORTS COURTS AND AMENITIES

X X

1 X X

X13

X X

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

Tennis Court

Pickleball Court

Volleyball Court

Bankshot (stations)

Basketball Court

Playground

Challenge Course

Amphitheater/Bandshell

Park Identification Signage Picnic Shelter

Electronic Sign Picnic Amenities

DAY USE AMENITIES

Legacy Amenity Dog Park

Lightning Detection Equipment Fitness Stations

Irrigation Concessions

Sports Lighting Portable Restrooms

Permanent Restrooms

Pedestrian Lighting

Indoor Program / Support Facility

INDOOR OTHER FACILITIES FEATURES

Parking Lot

TRAILS

Community Gardens Regional Trail Access

Natural Area Acreage - Lease / Manage

Wetland

Creek / River / Open Water Acreage - Own

Shuffleboard

NATURAL ACREAGE FEATURES

Ping Pong Table

Horseshoe Pit

Gaga Ball Pit

Foosball Table

Chess/Checkers Table

Bocce Court

Baggo Set

Aquatic Center

Swimming Beach (linear feet)

Splash Pad

Sled Hill

Ice Skating Rink

Fishing Pier/Station

LAWN GAME AMENITIES

On-Street Parking Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature)

Park & Open Space Matrix

WATER-BASED AMENITIES

PARK AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM Mini Parks 1 Cedar Park 2 Cherrywood Park

X0.89

X X

0.50

X X

3 Chestnut Park

X2.00

4 Chickadee Park

0.30

X X

5 Cottonwood Park

X1.79

6 Dove Park

1.00

X X

7 Hawthorne Park

0.64

X X

8 Locust Park

2.10

9 Mallard Park

1.30

X X

10 Mulberry Park

0.50

11 Peregrine Park

X4.00 X

12 Robin Park

1.00 X

13 Sparrow Park

Mini Park Acreage

1.04 14.6

0.5

X X

1 2

0.5 1

2.5 17.06

Neighborhood Parks 1 Ashwood Park

X3.92

X X

2 Wally Degner Park

X6.88 X

X X

3 Eagle Park

X6.67

X X

6.00

4.10

X X

X7.90 X

1 2

4 Finch Park 5 Hummingbird Park 6 Juniper Park 7 Doug Lindberg Park

X14.54

X X

8 Maple Park

X7.00

X X

9 Oak Park

X6.56

X X

10 Osage Park

7.75

11 Sycamore Park

6.00

12 Willowwood Park

X4.00 81.3

Neighborhood Park Acreage

0.91

X X X

1 4

1 2

X X

1 2

X X

1 2

0.5

1 2

0.9 82.23

Community Parks

26 1 Birchwood DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN 1 PALATINE ParkPARK 1 2 Birchwood Park South

12.00 X16.31

CHAPTER 1

8 Locust Park

2.10

9 Mallard Park

1.30

X X

10 Mulberry Park

0.50

Park & Open Space Matrix

11 Peregrine Park

Mini Park Acreage

X 1.00 X X TRAILS X X NATURAL ACREAGE FEATURES 1.04 X X X 14.6 2.5 17.06

INDOOR OTHER FACILITIES FEATURES

X X

1 DAY USE AMENITIES X 1

1 X

X X

1 Cedar Park 1 Birchwood 1 Park1 2 Cherrywood Park 2 Birchwood Park South 3 Chestnut Park 3 Celtic Park 4 Chickadee Park 4 Community Center Park / Ost Field 5 Cottonwood Park 5 Community Park 1 6 Dove Park 6 Dutch Schultz Recreation Area 7 Hawthorne Park 7 Falcon Park 8 Locust Park 8 Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports Fields 9 Mallard Park 9 Margreth Riemer Reservoir 10 Mulberry Park 10 Meadowlark Park 2 11 Park Plum Grove Reservoir 11 Peregrine

12 Robin Park

13 Sparrow Park

X X

X X X

1 1 1 2

X X

1 2

1 1 1 1

1 1

0.5

X12.00 0.89 0.50 X16.31

X16.16 2.00 0.30 9.80

X17.33 1.79 X X20.00

1.00

0.64 14.30 2.10 X3.09

X1.30 X

Community Park Acreage

Neighborhood 1 0 PARK 3 Parks 2 0SPACE 0 HOLDINGS 0 0 0 TOTAL & OPEN

91.03 X 91.00 X 0.50

11.67 X X X4.00 X 44.46 X X120.7 1.00 X 226.5 1.04347.15 14.6 2.5 216.517.06229.9

19 446.45 4 8

X X X

X X

XX X X X

X X X X X X X X

X X X

X X X X

X X X X X X X

X X X X X

X X X

X X X X X

X X

X10

X X

X X X

X X

123 2333 16 6 4 2 5 20 5 3 X

X X

57 25

6.00

4.10

X X

X7.90 X

7 Doug Lindberg Park

X14.54

X X

8 Maple Park

X7.00

X X

9 Oak Park

X6.56

X X

10 Osage Park

7.75

11 Sycamore Park

6.00

12 Willowwood Park

X4.00 81.3

Neighborhood Park Acreage

0.91

X X X

1 1 1

1 2

0.5 2

2 8

4 2 6

1 1 1 1 1

31 1

9.5 1

1 2

0.5

1 2

X X

PALATINE COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN X X PARKXDISTRICT 1 2 1

1 2

0.5

0.9

Community Parks

12.00 X16.31

82.23

2 Birchwood Park South

1 1

1 2 1

2 29

1 1 3 1 1 2

201

1 1 1 1 1

2 1 2 2 6

X6.67

1 1 2 1 1

1 2 1

1 2 1 1 1

X6.88 X

5 Hummingbird Park

X X

X X X X

3 Eagle Park

6 Juniper Park

19 15

X X X

2 Wally Degner Park 4 Finch Park

X X

X X1 X

X X XX

X X X X

X X XX

X3.92

ANALYZE: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS 1 Park1 1 Birchwood

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

1 2

Tennis Court

X X

0.5

Pickleball Court

X X

Volleyball Court

Bankshot (stations)

X X

1 2

Basketball Court

X X

Playground

0.9

Challenge Course

6.00

82.23

Mini Park Acreage

1 Ashwood Park

7.75

X4.00 81.3

X X X X

0.91

X X

Amphitheater/Bandshell

Neighborhood Park Acreage

X6.56 Wetland

Shuffleboard

Ping Pong Table

Horseshoe Pit

X7.00

Community Gardens Regional Trail Access

Creek / River / Open Water Acreage - Own

PARK AND OPEN SPACE SYSTEM Mini Parks Parks Community

X14.54

Gaga Ball Pit

11 Sycamore Park

12 Willowwood Park

Bocce Court

Sled Hill

10 Osage Park

Baggo Set

Splash Pad

9 Oak Park

Aquatic Center

8 Maple Park

Foosball Table

7 Doug Lindberg Park

Chess/Checkers Table

4.10

X7.90 X

Natural AcreageArea - Lease / Manage

Swimming Beach (linear feet)

5 Hummingbird Park

Park Identification Signage Picnic Shelter

Electronic Sign Picnic Amenities

X X

6.00

1 2

Legacy Amenity Dog Park

X6.67

Lightning Detection Equipment Fitness Stations

3 Eagle Park 4 Finch Park

Irrigation Concessions

Sports Lighting Portable Restrooms

X X

Permanent Restrooms

X X

Pedestrian Lighting

Indoor Program / Support Facility

X6.88 X

Parking Lot

X3.92

2 Wally Degner Park

On-Street Parking Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature)

1 Ashwood Park

6 Juniper Park

LAWN GAME AMENITIES

2 1

Neighborhood Parks

Ice Skating Rink

Fishing Pier/Station

12 Robin Park WATER-BASED AMENITIES 13 Sparrow Park

X4.00 X

2 1

OTHER PPD OPEN SPACE & FACILITIES Natural Areas

Natural Area Acreage

1 1 X

Special Use 1 Palatine Hills Golf Course

X 193.79 X

2 Senior Center 3 Towne Square

1.60 X

1.60 197.0 0.0 196.99

1 Palatine Trail

50.04

2 Bikeway Greenway (Weber Property Trail)

2.37

1.42

5 Partridge Trail Connection (MWRD Property Trail)

1.23

6 Paul Douglas Trail Connection (along Algonquin Road)

12.78

Special Use Acreage

X X

Trails, Corridors, and Linear Parks / Greenways

3 Dundee Road Trail (West of Palatine Hills Golf Course)

4.34

4 Partridge Greenway

4.70

7 Willowwood Park Greenway

Trail, Corridor and Linear Park Acreage

0.00 9.0

1 1

1.40 69.2 78.28

Undeveloped Park 1 1510 W Northwest Highway

8.30

2 Middleton Property

3.01

3 Heron Park

2.00

4 Michigan Road Property*

2.23

5 Partridge Park

4.00

6 Sycamore Park North

0.96

7 Whippoorwill Park

1.50 20.0

UndevelopedMASTER Park Acreage PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

1 1 X

2.0 22.00

CHAPTER 1

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

Tennis Court

Pickleball Court

Volleyball Court

Bankshot (stations)

Basketball Court

Playground

Challenge Course

Amphitheater/Bandshell

Picnic Shelter Park Identification Signage

Electronic Sign Picnic Amenities

DAY USE AMENITIES

Legacy Amenity Dog Park

Lightning Detection Equipment Fitness Stations

Irrigation Concessions

Sports Lighting Portable Restrooms

Permanent Restrooms

Wetland

Shuffleboard

Ping Pong Table

Horseshoe Pit

X12.25 X X 42.4 0.0 42.36

Gaga Ball Pit

X3.70

Foosball Table

3 The Grove 4 Wilke Marsh

Chess/Checkers Table

Bocce Court

Baggo Set

7.18 X

Aquatic Center

X19.23 X

2 Palatine Prairie

Pedestrian Lighting

Community Gardens Regional Trail Access

Indoor Program / Support Facility

INDOOR OTHER FACILITIES FEATURES

Parking Lot

TRAILS

Natural Area Acreage - Lease / Manage

Creek / River / Open Water Acreage - Own

Swimming Beach (linear feet)

NATURAL ACREAGE FEATURES

1 Cardinal Park

Splash Pad

Sled Hill

Ice Skating Rink

LAWN GAME AMENITIES

On-Street Parking Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature)

Park & Open Space Matrix

ER-BASED AMENITIES

Bankshot (stations)

Volleyball Court

Tennis Court

Tennis Court with Picklebal

Bankshot (stations)

Volleyball Court

Pickleball Court

Tennis Court

Tennis Court with Pickleball Overlay

9.5

00 21 15

00 241

00 32 2

0 4 69 24

0 1

4 28

0.0 9.5

0 8

0 3

0 10

6 6

0 2

0 0

Challenge Course

Playground

Basketball Court

Bankshot (stations)

Volleyball Court

Pickleball Court

Tennis Court

rt with Pickleball Overlay

Pickleball Court

Basketball Court Basketball Court

Playground

DAY USE AMENITIES

Challenge Course

Amphitheater/Bandshell

69 28

Picnic Shelter Park Identification Signage

32 2

Electronic Sign Picnic Amenities

241

INDOOR OTHER FACILITIES FEATURES

Legacy Amenity Dog Park

21 15

Amphitheater/Bandshell

Lightning Detection Equipm Fitness Stations

Irrigation Concessions

Sports Lighting Portable Restrooms

Permanent Restrooms

Pedestrian Lighting

TRAILS

Indoor Program / Support F

Wetland

Gaga Ball Pit

Foosball Table

Bocce Court

Baggo Set

Aquatic Center

Parking Lot

Community Gardens Regional Trail Access

X12.25 X X 42.4 0.0 42.36

NATURAL ACREAGE FEATURES

On-Street Parking Trails / Pathways (multi-us

Natural Area Acreage - Lease / Manage

X3.70

Shuffleboard

3 The Grove 4 Wilke Marsh

LAWN GAME AMENITIES

Ping Pong Table

Horseshoe Pit

7.18 X

Chess/Checkers Table

X19.23 X

2 Palatine Prairie

Splash Pad

Sled Hill

Creek / River / Open Water Acreage - Own

Swimming Beach (linear fe

Ice Skating Rink

1 Cardinal Park

Park & Open Space Matrix

ER-BASED AMENITIES

OTHER PPD OPEN SPACE & FACILITIES

Community Gardens Regional Trail Access

Shuffleboard

Ping Pong Table

Horseshoe Pit

Gaga Ball Pit

Foosball Table

Baggo Set

Bocce Court

Aquatic Center

Splash Pad

XX X

Playground

Challenge Course

1 Amphitheater/Bandshell

0.00 1.40 9.0 X 69.2 X 193.79 X 1.60 78.28

1 Picnic Shelter Park Identification Signage

Electronic Sign Picnic Amenities

Legacy Amenity Dog Park

Lightning Detection Equipment Fitness Stations

Irrigation Concessions

1.42 X

4.70 X X12.25 X 42.4 0.0 1.23 42.36 12.78

1.60 197.0 0.0 196.99

Sports Lighting Portable Restrooms

Parking Lot

4.34 X3.70

1 1

Permanent Restrooms

On-Street Parking Trails / Pathways (multi-use / nature)

Dundee Road Trail (West of Palatine Hills Golf Course) 3 The Grove Partridge Greenway 4 Wilke Marsh

Special Use Acreage

OTHER PPD OPEN SPACE & FACILITIES

1.60

Pedestrian Lighting

Natural Area Acreage - Lease / Manage

X 193.79 X

Indoor Program / Support Facility

Wetland

3 Towne Square

Natural Area Acreage

Creek / River / Open Water Acreage - Own

2.37 X

2 Senior Center

Chess/Checkers Table

50.04 X

7.18 X

Swimming Beach (linear feet)

X19.23 X

Special Use

1 Palatine Hills Golf Course

Sled Hill

Ice Skating Rink

Natural Areas

Trails NaturalCorridors Areas and Linear Parks / Greenways 2 Palatine Bikeway Prairie Greenway (Weber Property Trail)

Natural Area Acreage

6 Paul Douglas Trail Connection (along Algonquin Road)

Trail, Corridor and Linear Park Acreage

3 Towne Square Park Undeveloped

Special Use Acreage

1 1510 W Northwest Highway 2 Middleton Property

1.60 197.0 0.0 8.30 3.01196.99

3 Heron Park

2.23 4.00

Undeveloped Park Acreage

5 Partridge Trail Connection (MWRD Property Trail)

0.96 4.34 1.50 4.70 20.0 22.00

6 Paul Douglas Trail Connection (along Algonquin Road) 7 Willowwood Park Greenway

0.00

50.04

2.37

1.42

2.0 1.23

12.78

1 1

Irrigation Concessions

Sports Lighting Portable Restrooms

Parking Lot

Permanent Restrooms

22.00

Pedestrian Lighting

2.0

0 0 0 0 0 0 00 21 8 6 3 5 21 7 4 ogram / Support Facility

1.50 20.0

0 23 On-Street Parking

0.96

2.00

0 1 Community Gardens

Park District will transfer the Michigan Road Property and use of the

4.00

0 13 Natural Area

ek / River / Open Water

Foosball Table

Chess/Checkers Table

Bocce Court

Baggo Set

Aquatic Center

ming Beach (linear feet)

Undeveloped Acreage ANALYZE: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS *The PPD and Village of Palatine entered into an IGA in 2025 in Park which the

2.23

Wetland

Acreage information was derived from GIS data obtained from Cook County and Palatine Park District records, and from 2015 Palatine Park 5 Partridge Park District Comprehensive Park District records. 6 Sycamore Park North All text in red indicates an amenity is beyond its useful life. 7 Whippoorwill Park Ping Pong Table

08.30 0 233.01 8

4 Michigan Road Property*

0 0 Horseshoe Pit

0 0

Gaga Ball Pit

0 0

3 Heron Park

0 0

1 1

1.40

Shuffleboard

Undeveloped Park

0 BEYOND 0 USEFUL 0 0LIFE 0 0 0 AMENITIES 1 0 AT 3 CURRENT 2 0 STANDARDS 0 0 2 Middleton Property 1 1510 W Northwest Highway

484.9 301.1 Trail, Corridor and Linear Park Acreage 9.0 69.2 TOTAL 23 786.08 8 131 2343.0 21 8 6 3 5 21 7 4 1 0 PPD 3 HOLDINGS 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 78.28 13

Splash Pad

0 3 Sled Hill

0 1

Ice Skating Rink

2.00

Trails, Corridors, and Linear Parks / Greenways

4 Michigan Road Property* 1 Palatine Trail 5 Partridge Park 2 Bikeway Greenway (Weber Property Trail) 6 Sycamore Park North 3 Dundee Road Trail (West of Palatine Hills Golf Course) 7 Whippoorwill Park 4 Partridge Greenway

Electronic Sign Picnic Amenities

1 Palatine Hills Golf Course 2 Senior Center

Legacy Amenity Dog Park

7 Willowwood Park Greenway Special Use

ing Detection Equipment Fitness Stations

5 Partridge Trail Connection (MWRD Property Trail)

rk Identification PicnicSignage Shelter

Palatine Trail 1 Cardinal Park

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PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN

Level of Service Analysis

This Level of Service analysis evaluates how well the District’s parks, facilities, and amenities are serving the current needs of the community. The development of a Level of Service standard for parks and recreation began in the 1980s with the development of Levels of Service for other infrastructure such as water, stormwater drainage, sewer systems, and transportation. These benchmarks provide agency officials with the ability to respond to growing communities, evolving demographics, and changing needs. However, it is important to note that these benchmarks are not strict rules that all communities should follow. These Level of Service benchmarks are simply another gauge for agencies to use when determining future needs and services. According to the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), the Level of Service is a quantification of the park and recreation delivery philosophy and policy of a community. Its basic utility is in meeting a legal and/or economic requirement of quality service and equity. As a basic rule, a Level of Service benchmark should: 1. 2.

Be practical and achievable. Provide for an equitable allocation of park and recreation resources throughout a community; there should be equal opportunity access for all citizens. Reflect the real-time demand of the citizens for park and recreation opportunities.

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There are four different Level of Service measurements that help a community understand how equitable and comprehensive their current park and recreation offerings are. These are: 1.

Acreage: • A calculation of the minimum amount of land required to provide all of the recreation activities, and facilities required to support such activities. Distribution: • An evaluation of how equitable park and open space sites are placed throughout the community, as well as how accessible existing sites are to residents. Amenities: • A calculation of the minimum number of amenities and facilities required to meet state and/or national averages. Square Footage: • A calculation of the minimum number of amenities and facilities required to meet state and/or national averages.

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Level of Service guidelines are developed by state and national agencies, including the NRPA. Historically, a Level of Service analysis has been limited to total park and open space acreage alone and did not include distribution, amenities, or indoor square footage. The national standard for acreage Level of Service was 10 acres per 1,000 population, but as park and recreation planning developed, professionals saw the need to develop a more comprehensive benchmarking tool that could be adjusted for, and specific to, each community. Because one size does not fit all, the NRPA recommends using community-specific benchmarks. Park Metrics is the NRPA’s online management tool for public park and recreation agencies to supplement to the NRPA standards that have guided land acquisition and development for the past 55 years. Through this tool, agencies have the ability to compare themselves to others based on factors such as total population, operating budget, full-time technical equivalent employees, and services provided. Now, agencies can plan and benchmark with more applicable data than national averages. Park Metrics has thousands of data points and more than 1,000 completed profiles. It is now the largest and most comprehensive collection of detailed municipal, county, state, and special district data. As more agencies add their data to the database, trends and patterns begin to emerge that help agencies plan and benchmark. The following Level of Service analyses reference national NRPA standards, Park Metrics benchmarks, and local and regional-specific standards set by the State of Illinois and the planning team.

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Acreage Acreage Level of Service benchmarks are calculations of the recommended amount of land required to provide all of the recreation activities and facilities required to support them. The NRPA’s population ratio method (acres / 1,000 population) emphasizes the direct relationship between recreation spaces and people and is the most common method of estimating an agency’s Level of Service for parkland and open space. In addition to the baseline of 10 acres / 1,000 population used in this analysis, Park Metrics benchmarks are also used to understand how the Palatine Park District compares to agencies of similar population size. Based on the NRPA benchmark of 10 acres per 1,000 population, 808.99 acres of Mini, Neighborhood, and Community Park space is recommended for the Palatine Park District. The table to the right designates these park assets as “Active Recreation Areas.” With 446.45 acres of active recreation area, the Palatine Park District has a 362.54-acre deficiency compared to this benchmark. The District currently has a Level of Service of 5.52 acre per 1,000 population, which is significantly lower than the NRPA recommended 10 acres per 1,000 population. In addition to the provided 446.45 acres of active recreation space, Palatine Park District also has four Natural Areas properties, three Special Use properties, seven Trails Corridors and Linear Parks/Greenways, and seven Undeveloped Parks with a total acreage of 339.63, bringing the total open space acreage to 786.08 acres. This still leaves the Palatine Park District with a slight deficiency when compared to the national benchmark. 32

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When including all of these properties, the Park District has an overall Level of Service of 9.72 acres per 1,000 population. The Park Metrics database was referenced to understand how the Palatine Park District compares to agencies across the nation with similar population sizes. Park Metrics provided information on the following Level of Service benchmarks: • Total Number of Parks • Total Acres Maintained • Acres of Parks per 1,000 Residents The Palatine Park District owns and/or maintains 57 park and open space sites that total 786.08 acres. This is higher than the reported median of 33.0 parks but lower than the median of 1,176.0 total acres maintained for comparable agencies as reported by Park Metrics.

786.08 PPD acres

808.99

Recommended acres

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Park Metrics Benchmarks - Parks and Open Spaces Benchmark

Total number of properties maintained Total acres of properties maintained Acres of parks per 1,000 residents

Park Metrics Median 33.0 1,176.0 15.5

Park Benchmarks Facilities Level Metrics of Service Analysis: 10- acres / 1,000 population

OWNED / LEASED ACTIVE RECREATION AREAS Benchmark Park Metrics Median

Total number of operated buildings 6 PPD Existing Square footage of operated buildings PPD Acreage 199,741.0 Level of Service Classification

Mini Park Neighborhood Park Community Park Total Active Recreation Areas

(Total)

17.06 82.23 347.15 446.45

(acres / 1,000 population) 0.21 1.02 4.29 5.52

PPD

57 786.08 9.7

PPD

20 NRPA 242,473.0

Recommended Acreage

NRPA Recommended Level of Service (acres / 1,000 population)

Acreage deficiency / surplus (acre)

Acreage deficiency / surplus (%)

40.45 161.80 606.74 808.99

0.50 2.00 7.50 10.00

-23.39 -79.56 -259.59 -362.54

42.18% 50.83% 57.22% 55.19%

Park Metrics Benchmarks - Facility Types Offere

Recommended acreage is based off the existing population of 80,899

Facility

ALL PPD MANAGED OPEN SPACE Classification Mini Park Neighborhood Park Community Park Natural Areas Special Use Trails Corridors and Linear Parks / Greenways Undeveloped Total PPD Open Space

PPD Acreage (Total) 17.06 82.23 347.15 42.36 196.99

Recreation Center PPD Existing Level of Service (acres / 1,000 population) 0.21 1.02 4.29 0.52 2.44

NRPA Recommended Acreage 40.45 161.80 606.74 0.00 0.00

Indoor MultiuseAcreage Courts NRPA Recommended Level of Service deficiency / Community Center (acres / 1,000 population) surplus (acre) 0.50 2.00 7.50 0.00 0.00

Senior Cener

Acreage deficiency / surplus (%)

-23.39 -79.56 Indoor Ice Rink -259.59 Nature Center 42.36 196.99 Indoor Pool

42.18% 50.83% 57.22% N/A N/A

Teen Center

78.28

0.97

0.00

78.28

N/A

22.00 786.08

0.27 9.72

0.00 808.99

0.00 10.00

22.00 -22.91

N/A 97.17%

NRPA Recommended Acreage

NRPA Recommended Level of Service (acres / 1,000 population)

Acreage deficiency / surplus (acre)

Acreage deficiency / surplus (%)

808.99 0.00 0.00 808.99

10.00 0.00 0.00 10.00

-22.91 330.15 2080.88 2388.12

97.17% N/A N/A 395.20%

Recommended acreage is based off the existing population of 80,899

ALL PUBLIC OPEN SPACE Classification PPD Total Parks & Open Space School Open Space Forest Preserve Open Space Total Public Open Space

PPD Acreage (Total) 786.08 330.15 2080.88 3197.11

PPD Existing Level of Service (acres / 1,000 population) 9.72 4.08 25.72 39.52

Recommended acreage is based off the existing population of 80,899

Level of Service Analysis: Park Metrics Benchmark

ANALYZE: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

OWNED / LEASED ACTIVE RECREATION AREAS

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Distribution

PA*

2025 Total Population

2030 Total Population

1,785

1,734

1,430

1,388

redevelopment needs. Planning areas are delineated by major pedestrian barriers, including

131

127

major roads or highways, railroad corridors, and natural features.

1,255

1,218

10,806

10,576

The location and geographic distribution of the parks themselves can offer an indication of how well an agency is serving its residents. Understanding where parks are located in relation to residential development determines who is under-resourced. This analysis may reveal the need for acquisition to expand service, or may reveal that the District is serving the residents well and should focus on maintaining or updating existing assets.

3,693

3,628

4,846

4,727

5,686

5,551

13,420

13,025

4,750

4,639

449

440

3,494

3,407

1,461

1,417

1,521

1,478

3,958

3,848

5,715

5,559

389

377

674

642

1,559

1,522

1,238

1,206

1,047

1,022

6,906

7,066

1,999

2,034

717

699

943

926

180

175

Planning areas are used to analyze park distribution, land acquisition, and park facility

Methodology

In the Palatine Park District, arterial roads, a railroad, and parts of the Salt Creek serve as the main pedestrian barriers. These barriers resulted in 26 planning areas (PA). Additionally, four sub-planning areas were identified in Planning Area 21. These areas include small residential areas separated by undeveloped areas or minor roads which do not have existing dedicated access routes but also do not have limiting geographic factors. Areas with no population are considered Non-Planning Areas. A service area, illustrated in the following maps with an orange halo, was created around each individual park. The shape of each service area is determined by analyzing the existing road and sidewalk infrastructure at each park entry point, including vehicular drives and sidewalks, to identify the actual route and distance one has to travel to access the park. The size of the service area is dependent upon the park classification and is either a quarter, half, or one mile per NRPA recommendations.

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The table on page 17 notes the various recommended service area distances for Mini, Neighborhood, and Community Parks. Planning area boundaries are considered barriers to safe or comfortable pedestrian access, and Mini and Neighborhood Parks are considered walk-to or walkable destinations and service area buffers for Mini and Neighborhood Parks are truncated to the planning area boundaries in which the park is located. For Community Parks, the boundaries were not truncated because these parks are seen as regional drive-to destinations. Finally, overlaying service areas reveal which areas are most and least served by the existing park system. The orange service area buffers overlap to form a gradient that illustrates the degree to which residents are served. The most served areas are illustrated by the dark orange, while the least served areas are illustrated by the lack of orange. Residents who fall within the darker or opaque orange areas are served by multiple parks and their amenities.

Planning Area Populations

Demographics for each planning area and service area further inform the Level of Service analysis. Estimates at smaller geographic scales may, however, produce minor variations relative to the District-wide population. Planning area populations are projections of the most recent U.S. Census information used by Esri. When the Analyze Phase was being performed, Esri was using 2020 Census data. The planning team took these populations into consideration when developing strategies and the Action Plan during the Envision and Prioritize Phases.

*Planning Area CHAPTER 1

Cedar Park Towne Square Hawthorne Park

15 !

Heron Park Senior Center Sparrow Park Mallard Park

19 !

20 ! Whippoorwill 23 Park ! Peregrine Park EU

N BLVD

! ! 18 16 !

ROSELLE RD

Partridge Trail Connection Bikeway Greenway Cottonwood Plum Grove Park Reservoir

22 !

25 !

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ALGO NQU IN

KENNICOTT AV

PALATINE RD

NOR T

Birchwood Park South

Chestnut Park HW E

ST H WY

Twin Lakes Golf Course

Michigan Rd Property Combined Services Facility Cardinal Park Birchwood Park

53 Æ ÿ 14 £ ¤

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OAKTON ST

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EUCLID AVE

Planning Area Map Legend The Grove

! 24

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! 26

1,050

FEET 4,200

2,100

Palatine Park District Boundary

Other Open Space

Planning Area

School

Non-Planning Area

Parks by Others

Sub-Planning Area

Forest Preserve

Palatine Park District Park

Golf Course

Leased/IGA

Cemetery

Shared Facility

Trail

KIRCH OFF RD

HASSELL RD

Community Park ILRO AD

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St. Michael Cemetery

VE CLID A

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Maple Park

S al

P oplar Cr k

CENTRAL RD

C RA

W. FRONTAGE RD

FREEMAN RD

21 !

Highland Wood Golf Course

PAC IFI

E ILLINOIS AVE

Partridge Park Partridge Greenway Finch Park

Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD

Salt Cr k

UNI

Doug Lindberg Park Oak Park

Locust Park

COLFAX ST

HIN

WALNUT AVE

Wally Degner Park

12 ! 14 !

Wilke Marsh Sycamore Park North Sycamore Park

Palatine Trail Willowwood Park Greenway Willowwood Park

Ashwood Park Community Center / Ost Field Margreth Riemer Reservoir

RIDGE AVE

MAR IE DR

Middleton Property

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Fields

14 £ ¤

13 !

Robin Park

Juniper Park

62 ÿ Æ

Mulberry Park Palatine Prairie

Inverness Golf Club

ELA RD

HUNTINGTON BLVD

Pop

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PALATINE RD

IN RD

KENNICOTT DR

! 1

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

10 !

Celtic Park

WILKE RD

W BALD

ST H WY

NICHOLS RD

Dove Park

Crk

Crabtree Preserve

S alt

DUNDEE RD

HW E

Eagle Park Cherrywood 8 Park

HICKS RD

NOR T

Palatine Hills Golf Course

Hummingbird Park

HICKS RD

1510 W Northwest Highway Meadowlark Park

TO IL-6 8

PLUM GROVE RD

QUENTIN RD

ROSELLE RD

US1

! 4

Planning Area Map 53 Æ ÿ

DUNDEE RD

Deer Grove Forest Preserve ldwin Cr

Deer Grove Forest Preserve

Osage Park Falcon Park

12 £ ¤

CENTRAL RD NEW WILKE RD

EASTERN AVE

Makray AIL Memorial ROA DGolf Club

ELA R D

PAC IFIC R

R ND RA

UN IO N

Baker's Lake Nature Preserve

PALATINE RD

Chickadee Park

HILLSIDE AVE

BARRINGTON RD

Creek Forest Preserve

LAKE COOK RD HOUGH ST

DUNDEE AVE

MAIN ST

BARRIN GTON

Flynn Crk

Mini Park Distribution Analysis Mini Parks meet the need for a walkable, drop-in recreation experience. Appropriate elements in these parks include playgrounds, picnic areas, and seating opportunities. The purpose of the Mini Park Distribution Analysis is to determine which planning areas are under-resourced by the District’s existing Mini Park land holdings. Currently, the District has 13 Mini Parks, totaling 17.06 acres.

Overall, 33.5% of the Palatine Park District’s population has access to a park asset within 0.25-mile walking distance. This is lower than the median Mini Park Distribution Level of Service of 44.8% within the Planning Team’s database.

The Mini Park service area map illustrates a 0.25mile service radius (shown in orange) around each existing Mini Park.

In addition to the service provided by Palatine Park District, some residents may be able to supplement their park access with properties provided by others. When considering all public open space, it is likely that some residents in Planning Areas 2, 9, 12, and 16 have access to public spaces provided by others, such as school and forest preserve properties.

The map to the right illustrates the 0.25-mile service area reach for Mini, Neighborhood, and Community Parks. Neighborhood and Community Parks serve the function of a Mini Park for those residents within a 0.25mile distance from the park. According to NRPA’s Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines, Mini Park service areas do not include residents who must cross a planning area boundary to reach the parks. Service areas are truncated at all planning area boundaries. Planning Area 9 serves the most residents (7,386 within a 0.25-mile area), but knowing which planning areas have the highest total population without access allows the planning team to prioritize based on need. The planning areas with the most residents not served are Planning Areas 3, 4, 6, 10, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, and 26 with zero residents served.

PA*

Population Served

% Served

Population Not Served

352

19.7%

1,433

231

16.2%

1,199

0.0%

131

0.0%

1,255

5,245

48.5%

5,561

0.0%

3,693

1,002

20.7%

3,844

2,729

48.0%

2,957

7,386

55.0%

6,034

0.0%

4,750

319

71.0%

130

919

26.3%

2,575

663

45.4%

798

764

50.2%

757

1,638

41.4%

2,320

2,038

35.7%

3,677

0.0%

389

0.0%

674

647

41.5%

912

0.0%

1,238

344

32.9%

703

2,578

37.3%

4,328

0.0%

1,999

0.0%

717

0.0%

943

0.0%

180

Total

26,855

33.5%

53,197

*Planning Area 36

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Mini Park Distribution

Chickadee Park

!2 Eagle Park Cherrywood Park

Hummingbird Park

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Fields

Meadowlark Park

11 !

Mulberry Park

! Riemer

Reservoir

Juniper Park

Wally Degner Park

12 ! 14 !

Cedar Park

15 !

Osage Park Falcon Park

Hawthorne Park

Dove Park

10 !

Celtic Park

!9 Sycamore Park

Ashwood Park Community Center / Ost Field

13 Margreth

Robin Park

Doug Lindberg Park Oak Park

Willowwood Park Locust Park

Maple Park

Community Park

17 ! 18 ! 16 !

Chestnut Park

Sparrow Park Mallard Park

1 inch = 4,200 feet 0

19 !

20 ! 23 ! Peregrine Park

Finch Park

21 !

Plum Grove Reservoir

25 !

22 !

Cottonwood Park

Birchwood Park South

24 !

26 !

Birchwood Park

1,050

2,100

Mini Park Level of Service Map Legend

FEET 4,200

Palatine Park District Boundary

Other Open Space

Planning Area

School

Non-Planning Area

Parks by Others

Sub-Planning Area

Forest Preserve

0.25-Mile Service Area

Golf Course

Palatine Park District Park

Cemetery

Leased/IGA

Trail

Shared Facility 37

Neighborhood Park Distribution Analysis Neighborhood Parks remain the basic unit of the park system and are generally designed for informal active and passive recreation and community gathering spaces. The purpose of the Neighborhood Park Distribution Analysis is to determine which planning areas are underresourced by the District’s existing Neighborhood Park land holdings. Currently, the Palatine Park District has 12 Neighborhood Parks that total 82.23 acres.

Overall, 40.1% of the Palatine Park District’s population has access to a park asset within 0.5-mile walking distance. This is lower than the median Neighborhood Park Distribution Level of Service of 53.0% within the Planning Team’s database.

The Neighborhood Park service area map illustrates a 0.50-mile service radius (shown in orange) around each existing Neighborhood Park.

When considering all public open space in the District, it is likely that some residents may have access to public spaces provided by others. Public school properties, which can be comparable in size and amenity offering to neighbored parks, may supplement service for residents living within 0.5-miles of those locations.

This plan also illustrates a 0.5-mile service area for Community Parks, as these parks can serve the function of a Neighborhood Park for residents within a 0.5mile distance from the park. According to NRPA’s Park, Recreation, Open Space and Greenway Guidelines, Neighborhood Park service areas do not include residents who must cross a planning area boundary to reach the parks. Service areas are truncated to all planning area boundaries. Only 11 planning areas have residents served within a 0.5-mile distance, with Planning Area 9 serving the most residents at 11,542. However, 15 planning areas remain completely unserved. The table to the left compares the population served to the population not served.

PA*

Population Served

% Served

Population Not Served

530

29.7%

1,255

0.0%

1,430

0.0%

131

0.0%

1,255

5,527

51.1%

5,279

0.0%

3,693

1,844

38.1%

3,002

4,404

77.5%

1,282

11,542

86.0%

1,878

0.0%

4,750

0.0%

449

1,984

56.8%

1,510

0.0%

1,461

1,399

92.0%

122

898

22.7%

3,060

0.0%

5,715

0.0%

389

0.0%

674

1,599

100.0%

0.0%

1,238

500

47.8%

547

1,899

27.5%

5,007

0.0%

1,999

0.0%

717

0.0%

943

0.0%

180

Total

32,086

40.1%

47,966

*Planning Area 38

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Neighborhood Park Distribution

!3 !2

!6 Osage Park Falcon Park

Eagle Park

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Fields

11 !

! 1

! Riemer

Reservoir

Juniper Park

Wally Degner Park

!9 Sycamore Park

Ashwood Park Community Center / Ost Field

13 Margreth

12 ! 14 !

10 !

Celtic Park

Hummingbird Park

Meadowlark Park

Doug Lindberg Park Oak Park

Willowwood Park

Maple Park Community Park

17 ! 18 ! 16 !

15 !

1 inch = 4,200 feet 0

19 !

Finch Park

21 !

Plum Grove Reservoir

25 !

20 ! 23 !

Birchwood Park South

24 ! 22 ! 26 !

Birchwood Park

1,050

FEET 4,200

2,100

Neighborhood Park Level of Service Map Legend

Palatine Park District Boundary

Other Open Space

Planning Area

School

Non-Planning Area

Parks by Others

Sub-Planning Area

Forest Preserve

0.5-Mile Service Area

Golf Course

Palatine Park District Park

Cemetery

Leased/IGA

Trail

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Community Park Distribution Analysis Community Parks focus on meeting community-wide recreation needs. These parks may preserve unique landscapes and often serve as event and recreational team sport spaces. The purpose of the Community Park Distribution Analysis is to determine the location of gaps in Community Park service area coverage. Currently, Palatine Park District has 11 Community Park, totaling 347.15 acres.

The Community Park service area map illustrates a 1.0-mile service radius (shown in orange) around each existing Community Park. Unlike Mini and Neighborhood Parks, Community Parks are considered drive-to recreation destinations and service areas are not limited to the boundary of the planning area in which they are located. These drive-to destinations can cover multiple planning areas and are often community destinations for Park District residents. Additionally, it is common for residents living outside the Park District boundary to also utilize Community Parks. Overall, 76.5% of the District has access to a Community Park asset within a 1.0-mile drive from where they live. The largest gaps exist in the west and eastern corners of the Park District. The Palatine Park District’s Community Park Level of Service is higher than the (69.3%) median found in the Planning Team’s database.

The broad and specialized services offered in Community Parks are typically less available by other recreation providers within the District. Some residents may be able to supplement service if they live within 1-mile of another agency’s community park located outside of Palatine Park District, or live near a large public school location.

PA*

Population Served

% Served

Population Not Served

0.0%

1,785

441

30.8%

989

131

100.0%

1,255

100.0%

10,412

96.4%

394

327

8.9%

3,366

2,974

61.4%

1,872

5,400

95.0%

286

9,930

74.0%

3,490

4,376

92.1%

374

449

100.0%

3,494

100.0%

1,461

100.0%

1,521

100.0%

2,641

66.7%

1,317

5,715

100.0%

389

100.0%

674

100.0%

1,559

100.0%

1,089

88.0%

149

318

30.4%

729

4,585

66.4%

2,321

1,126

56.3%

873

0.0%

717

943

100.0%

0.0%

180

Total

61,210

76.5%

18,842

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!3 !2

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Fields

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

Falcon Park

!4 Celtic Park

Meadowlark Park

10 !

11 !

Community Center / Ost Field

! Riemer

13 Margreth Reservoir

12 ! 14 !

Community Park

17 ! 18 ! 16 !

15 !

1 inch = 4,200 feet 0

19 ! 21 !

Plum Grove Reservoir

25 !

20 ! 23 !

Birchwood Park South

24 ! 22 ! 26 !

Birchwood Park

1,050

FEET 4,200

2,100

Community Park Level of Service Map Legend

Palatine Park District Boundary

Other Open Space

Planning Area

School

Non-Planning Area

Parks by Others

Sub-Planning Area

Forest Preserve

1-Mile Service Area

Golf Course

Palatine Park District Park

Cemetery

Leased/IGA

Trail

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PA*

Population Served

% Served

Population Not Served

530

29.7%

1,255

544

38.0%

886

131

100.0%

1,255

100.0%

10,412

96.4%

394

327

8.9%

3,366

3,045

62.8%

1,801

5,400

95.0%

286

13,420

100.0%

4,376

92.1%

374

449

100.0%

3,494

100.0%

1,461

100.0%

1,521

100.0%

Per NRPA guidelines, the Mini and Neighborhood service areas are truncated to the boundaries of the individual planning areas in which they reside. Community Parks are considered drive-to destinations and their service areas are not truncated to the planning area boundaries.

2,838

71.7%

1,120

5,715

100.0%

389

100.0%

674

100.0%

The Overall Level of Service for the Palatine Park District is 82.6%, which is below the median 90.9% Overall Level of Service in the planning team’s database.

1,559

100.0%

1,089

88.0%

149

818

78.1%

229

Some Park District residents may be served by other public and private recreation properties in addition to having access to Palatine Park District offerings. Other service, especially at the Mini and Neighborhood Parks level is likely available but due to high existing coverage it is not likely to impact overall percentage served.

4,585

66.4%

2,321

1,126

56.3%

873

0.0%

717

943

100.0%

0.0%

180

Total

66,101

82.6%

13,951

Overall Park Distribution Analysis The Overall Service Area Analysis illustrates the District-wide service for Mini, Neighborhood, and Community Park assets combined. The purpose of the Overall Park Distribution Analysis is to develop a District-wide understanding of the location, distribution, and Level of Service of all Active Parks (Mini, Neighborhood, and Community).

The overall service area map illustrates the service areas for all Mini (0.25-mile), Neighborhood (0.5mile), and Community (1.0-mile) Parks.

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Chickadee Park

!2 Eagle Park Cherrywood Park

Hummingbird Park

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Fields

Meadowlark Park

11 !

Mulberry Park

! Riemer

Reservoir

Juniper Park

Wally Degner Park

12 ! 14 !

Cedar Park

15 !

Osage Park Falcon Park

Hawthorne Park

Dove Park

10 !

Celtic Park

!9 Sycamore Park

Ashwood Park Community Center / Ost Field

13 Margreth

Robin Park

Doug Lindberg Park Oak Park

Willowwood Park Locust Park

Maple Park

Community Park

17 ! 18 ! 16 !

Chestnut Park

Sparrow Park Mallard Park

1 inch = 4,200 feet 0

19 !

20 ! 23 ! Peregrine Park

Finch Park

21 !

Plum Grove Reservoir

25 !

22 !

Cottonwood Park

Birchwood Park South

24 !

26 !

Birchwood Park

1,050

FEET 4,200

2,100

Overall Level of Service Map Legend

Palatine Park District Boundary

Other Open Space

Planning Area

School

Non-Planning Area

Parks by Others

Sub-Planning Area

Forest Preserve

Service Area

Golf Course

Palatine Park District Park

Cemetery

Leased/IGA

Trail

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Under-Resourced Demographic Groups The Planning Team also took a deeper look at more specific demographic groups overlaid with the 0.5-mile service area map to see how well these traditionally under-resourced groups are served by current Palatine Park District park assets. The three demographic groups analyzed are Hispanic population, households with one or more persons with a disability, and households falling under the poverty level. The maps on the right show the concentration of these populations with the 0.5-mile service area overlaid to illustrate the Level of Service coverage.

Hispanic Population

Palatine Park District’s Hispanic population is concentrated from 2.84% up to 56.20%. The most concentrated populations live in the northeast portions of the Park District in Planning Areas 5, 6, and 10. When the Neighborhood Park Level of Service is overlaid onto this map, it can be seen that the west side of Planning Area 5 is served by park assets, however the Hispanic population in Planning Areas 6, 10, and the east half of 5 are the not served. These areas lack public open spaces for active recreation provided by others.

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Households with a Disability

Of the 32,840 households within the Palatine Park District boundary, 18.8% (6,181 households) include at least one member with a disability. The U.S. Census Bureau defines disability broadly as “difficulty with one of the following six basic areas of function: ambulation, cognition, hearing, independent living, self-care, and vision.” Only one planning area does not contain any household with a disability (PA 25), and only two planning areas contain a less than 10% of households with a disability (Planning Areas 13 and 23). Households which include individuals with a disability(s) are spread across the Park District. Planning Areas 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 24, and 26 all include 15% or more of households with a disability. The highest concentration of the disabled population is in Planning Area 14 with 34.54% of the households there containing at least one disabled person. Additionally, planning Area 14 is not served by Neighborhood Park assets, creating a higher need for park assets to that planning area.

Households Below the Poverty Level

Poverty level in Illinois is a household income of $25,000 or less. Palatine Park District has a total poverty rate of 8.6%. The concentration of poverty within the individual planning areas ranges from 1.0% up to 22.20%. Planning Area 10 has the highest concentration of households under the poverty level (22.20%). Planning Area 6 also has a relatively high rate (20.81%). Both Planning Areas 6 and 10 also lack Active Park service.

Combined Under-Resourced Population

When all three concentration maps are overlaid, the greatest concentration of traditionally underresourced populations is in Planning Areas 5, 6, and 10. The existing 0.5-mile service area only covers some of Planning Area 5, with the heaviest unserved concentrations in Planning Areas.

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!3 !2

!6 Hispanic Population Concentration

!5 10 !

11 !

12 ! 14 !

13 !

17 ! 18 ! 16 !

15 !

1 inch = 4,200 feet 0

1,050

2,100

FEET 4,200

Hispanic Population Map Legend 19 ! 21 !

Palatine Park District Boundary

20 ! 23 !

Planning Area Non-Planning Area 0.5-Mile Service Area

24 ! 22 ! 25 !

Hispanic Population Concentration 0%-5% 5.1%-20%

26 !

20.1%-35% 35.1%-45% 45.1%-60%

!3 Population Below the Poverty Level

!5 10 !

11 !

12 ! 14 !

13 !

17 ! 18 ! 16 !

15 !

1 inch = 4,200 feet 0

1,050

2,100

FEET 4,200

Households Below the Poverty Level Map Legend 19 ! 21 !

Palatine Park District Boundary

20 ! 23 !

Planning Area Non-Planning Area 0.5-Mile Service Area

24 ! 22 !

25 !

Households Below the Poverty Level 0%-5% 5.1%-10%

26 !

10.1%-15% 15.1%-20% 20.1%-25%

!3 !2

!6 Disabled Population Concentration

!5 10 !

11 !

12 ! 14 !

13 !

17 ! 18 ! 16 !

15 !

1 inch = 4,200 feet 0

1,050

2,100

FEET 4,200

Households with 1+ Persons with a Disability Map Legend 19 ! 21 !

Palatine Park District Boundary

20 ! 23 !

Planning Area Non-Planning Area 0.5-Mile Service Area

24 ! 22 ! 25 !

Households with a Disability 0%-6% 6.1%-12%

26 !

12.1%-20% 20.1%-30% 30.1%-40%

!3 Combined Under-Resourced Population

!5 10 !

11 !

12 ! 14 !

! 13

17 ! 18 ! 16 !

15 !

1 inch = 4,200 feet 0

1,050

2,100

FEET 4,200

Under-Resourced Population Map Legend 19 ! 21 !

Palatine Park District Boundary

! 23 ! 20

Planning Area Non-Planning Area 0.5-Mile Service Area

! 24

! 22

25 ! 48

Under-Resourced Population Lowest Concentration

26 ! Highest Concentration

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Amenity Benchmarks In addition to park acreage and distribution, another measure of Level of Service is the total recreation amenities available to residents. These benchmarks come from the Illinois Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Park Metrics. SCORP Comparison

Based on the Illinois SCORP, the Palatine Park District meets or exceeds the recommended number of amenities for 11 of the 26 amenities outlined in the chart to the right (excluding non-priority items and amenities where there is insufficient data (ISD) such as pickleball). Amenities that meet or exceed the recommendation are identified by black or green text in the “Surplus / Deficit” column. Items with red text noted in the “Surplus / Deficit” column are deficiencies. The four amenities with the greatest deficiencies, according to the comparison against SCORP averages are: • Tennis Courts: -33.6 • Fishing Pier / Docks / Access: -29.0 • Volleyball Courts: -10.8 • Basketball Courts: -10.7 50

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Additionally, the last column on the right prioritizes the amenities most in need according to the SCORP benchmarking where 25 represents the lowest need. This surplus/deficit analysis only counts outdoor District amenities that are at current standards (not beyond their useful life). By replacing aged assets, the District may be able to meet or exceed some of these recommendations. The school districts, Village owned open space, and private golf clubs within the Park District also provide recreational amenities for the community. While these assets are not included in the analysis, they may be providing additional recreation opportunities for Palatine Park District residents who have access to them.

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SCORP Amenity Needs Analysis Palatine Park District Existing # of Facilities (total)

WATER-BASED FACILITIES

Fishing Pier / Docks / Access Swimming Pools Spray Grounds / Splash Pads

TRAILS

Bicycle Trails Physical Fitness Trails (Stations)

DAY USE FACILITIES

Dog Parks Picnic Shelters Playgrounds

SPORTS COURTS AND FACILITIES

Basketball Courts Volleyball Courts Pickleball Courts Tennis Courts Baseball Fields Softball Fields Football Fields Soccer Fields Field Hockey Running Tracks Golf Driving Range Golf Course (18-Hole Course) Frisbee Golf Course Skate Park Ice Rinks Bocce Court Shuffleboard courts Archery Ranges

Existing Population 2024

Illinois Facility Average

Total # of Facilities IL Average # of Existing # Existing # of of Facilities at Facilities per 1,000 needed to meet IL Facilities per 1,000 Average population current standards population

Surplus / Deficit Ranking Surplus / Deficit

Highest to Lowest Need

4 3 1

0.05 0.04 0.01

33.0 2.3 2.4

0.41 0.03 0.03

-29.0 0.7 -1.4

2 21 14

0 15

0.00 0.19

8.3 17.8

0.10 0.22

-8.3 -2.8

5 11

1 28 32

1 24 28

0.01 0.30 0.35

0.6 16.7 32.6

0.01 0.21 0.40

0.4 7.3 -4.6

20 25 7

9.5 3 10 12 21 21 1 19 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0

9.5 3 10 6 16 16 1 19 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0

0.12 0.04 0.12 0.07 0.20 0.20 0.01 0.23 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00

20.2 13.8 ISD 39.6 21.0 11.3 4.4 14.4 0.0 4.0 0.0 0.7 0.6 1.3 3.2 0.0 3.7 1.6

0.25 0.17 ISD 0.49 0.26 0.14 0.05 0.18 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.02 0.04 0.00 0.05 0.02

-10.7 -10.8 ISD -33.6 -5.0 4.7 -3.4 4.6 0.0 -3.0 1.0 0.3 0.4 -0.3 -2.2 0.0 -3.7 -1.6

4 3 1 6 24 9 23 16 10 22 18 19 15 12 16 8 13

Based off the 2024 population of 80,899

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Park Metrics Comparison

In addition to the SCORP averages, the planning team referenced NRPA’s Park Metrics to identify how Palatine compares to other public recreation providers with similarly sized populations. Park Metrics provided information about the total population per amenity for 20 different recreation outdoor amenity types. The table compares the total number of District-owned and managed facilities to these agencies. Because Park Metrics are a collection of self-reported data rather than a recommendation of number of amenities, this benchmark compares the District to averages without prioritizing specific amenities. While these benchmarks provide numerical comparisons between the Palatine Park District and other recreation providers, they are not considered recommendations. For both SCORP and Park Metrics, not all recreation amenities are appropriate or feasible for every community. Each amenity noted as a surplus or deficit should be considered in conjunction with local context such as actual usage records and community input to determine if meeting these benchmarks is in alignment with community interests.

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Park Metrics Amenity Needs Analysis Existing Population 2024 Palatine Park District

Over / Under NRPA Median

Ranking

Existing # of Facilities (total)

Existing # of Facilities at current standards

Existing # of Facilities per population

Total # of Facilities needed to meet Park Metrics median

Quantity Over / Under NRPA Median

Highest to Lowest

32 15 1 1 1 0 18 1 1 1 3 1

28 15 1 1 1 0 18 1 1 1 3 1

0.35 0.19 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.22 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.01

26.6 3.5 1.4 1.4 1.0 1.0 8.2 1.4 5.3 1.7 2.0 1.5

1.4 11.5 -0.4 -0.4 0.0 -1.0 9.8 -0.4 -4.3 -0.7 1.0 -0.5

18 20 11 11 15 8 19 13 5 9 17 10

9.5 10 12 2 3 21 20 2

9.5 10 6 2 3 16 20 2

0.12 0.12 0.07 0.02 0.04 0.20 0.25 0.02

17.4 11.3 19.4 12.6 4.2 16.3 26.2 1.6

-7.9 -1.3 -13.4 -10.6 -1.2 -0.3 -6.2 0.4

3 6 1 2 7 14 4 16

OUTDOOR DAY USE AMENITIES

Playgrounds Fitness Zones/Exercise Stations Dog Park Skate Park Golf Course - 18-holes Golf Course - 9-holes Driving Range Stations Disc Golf Course Ice Rink Community Gardens Swimming Pools Splashpads

OUTDOOR SPORTS COURTS AND FIELDS

Basketball Courts Pickleball Courts Tennis Courts Multiuse Courts - Tennis/Pickleball Volleyball Courts Diamond Fields - Softball/Baseball Rectangular Fields - Soccer/Lacrosse/Football Synthetic Rectangular Fields

Park Metrics Facility Median

Based off the 2024 population of 80,899

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SCORP - Park Metrics Key Comparison Graphics - Amenity Level of Service SCORP LOS

Park Metric LOS 40

SCORP LOS

Park Metric LOS 19

14 10

Park Metric LOS

6 N/A Park Metrics

PPD

Park Metrics

PPD

N/A

PPD

Park Metrics

PICKLEBALL COURTS

TENNIS COURTS

VOLLEYBALL COURTS

SCORP LOS 4 Park Metric LOS

SCORP LOS Park Metric LOS

SCORP LOS 28

17 9.5

N/A PPD

Park Metrics PLAYGROUNDS

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PPD

Park Metrics PICNIC SHELTER

PPD

Park Metrics BASKETBALL COURTS

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Park Metric LOS

SCORP LOS 5

Park Metric LOS

SCORP LOS

SCORP LOS 16

SCORP LOS 4 2 PPD Park Metrics PPD Football Multiuse Football Synthetic Soccer Turf Field SOCCER/LACROSSE/FOOTBALL FIELDS / RECTANGULAR FIELDS 1

PPD SCORP Base/Softball Softball

SCORP Park Metrics Baseball Diamond

PPD Multiuse

BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS / DIAMOND FIELDS

SCORP LOS

PPD amenity within useful life PPD amenity beyond useful life

Park Metric LOS

Amenities needed to meet Park Metrics benchmark

SCORP LOS

Park Metric LOS

Amenities needed to meet SCORP benchmark 19 6

14 10

Park Metric LOS

N/A PPD

Park Metrics

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TENNIS COURTS

PPD

Park Metrics PICKLEBALL COURTS

Park PPD Metric LOS

N/A Park Metrics

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Facility Assessment This assessment includes an analysis of the Park District’s facilities and indoor spaces. It includes an assessment of 12 of the Districts key locations, benchmarks of available amounts and types of indoor spaces, and an inventory of every District facility. Introduction

Williams Architects was commissioned to conduct facilities assessments and initial program analysis of Palatine Park District’s facilities. The following facilities were reviewed. • Birchwood Community Center • Birchwood Pool • Clayson House Museum • Community Center and Fitness • Cutting Hall • Eagle Park Pool and Preschool • Falcon Park Recreation Center • Family Aquatic Center • Maple Preschool • Palatine Golf Clubhouse • Parkside Preschool • Township Senior Center

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Recommendations for these facilities are located in Chapter 3. The full architectural report including facility photos is located in the Appendix.

Information Utilized

This facility assessment was completed via visual observation by the architect team and information provided by Park District staff. The descriptions and observations of each location represent the conditions at the time of the site visits. No testing, commissioning, or exploratory investigation was conducted.

Birchwood Community Center

435 W. Illinois Avenue The Birchwood Community Center was built approximately in 1972 with a lobby addition in the 1990’s. The facility houses a preschool in the lower level along with a dance/aerobics room. The main level contains a gymnasium, offices, and access to

the bathhouse of the pool. The storage addition off of the gymnasium has received structural repair due to a compromised foundation wall. The facility contains fire alarm but not sprinklers. The gymnasium RTU was replaced in 2016. Observations The facility overall is in fair condition due to the age of the facility. The interior finishes are in fair to poor condition with some material approaching the end of their useful life. There is a potential path of travel/ egress code violation associated with the center room, activity room, and preschool room. Emergency egress thru another room is not permitted.

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Due to the age of the facility, compliance with current ADA Accessibility Standards is noncompliant in areas of the building including but not limited to the stairway, toilet room, countertops, and path of travel. Mortar was missing on the exterior brick; efflorescence was visible due to potential water infiltration.

Birchwood Pool

435 W. Illinois Avenue The facility was renovated in 2007. Overall, the facility is well maintained and is in good condition, meeting client expectations. The District identified no issues with the pool vessel or equipment. Due to the age of the facility, certain pool equipment may be reaching the expected life cycle. A fire alarm system is available but no sprinklers. Observations The District identified poor ventilation in the locker rooms with elevated humidity levels. Accessible benches are not available in the locker room that are compliant with current ADA standards. Due to the weather and corrosive environment of the pool chemical room, rust was observed on ductwork exterior doors and equipment.

Clayson House Museum

224 E Palatine Road The Clayson House was constructed in 1873. The House is on the National Historic Register. The Clayson House along with the Carriage House (once a fire house) holds events and is home to their Historical Society and their collection. The House and Carriage House contain a fire alarm system.

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Observations Due to the historic nature and age of the buildings, the House and Carriage House are well maintained and in good condition. The Carriage House toilet room does not comply with current ADA Accessibility. The District expressed concern regarding the storage on the upper level of the Carriage House, potentially an excessive structural load.

Community Center & Fitness

250 E. Wood Street The Community Center, originally the Palatine High School, was built in 1928 with a gymnasium addition and running track built in 1951. The building houses administrative offices, gymnasium, gymnastics, program rooms, and fitness. Due to the original school use, the program rooms are limited in size. The building is a “split level” configuration. The original athletic locker rooms store Park District materials and is underutilized. Observations Overall, the building appears in fair to good condition, meeting client expectations. The rooftop compressors are being replaced for the program rooms 2A and 2B. The building is not sprinklered but contains a fire alarm system. The District has identified a challenge with the electrical distribution system throughout the building. The District has identified isolated roof leaks in the building: gymnasium, administration, and entry. The District also identified an HVAC issue in the administrative area. Due to the age of the facility, certain amenities are not compliant with current ADA standards; including but not limited to, countertops, floor transitions, railings, locker benches, and accessible routes.

The gymnasium was recently upgraded with sanded floors in 2022, new basketball goals in 2019, and replaced curtains in 2023. The gymnasium ceiling has peeling paint. The lower-level corridor near the program rooms appears not to be code compliant, a dead-end corridor, not complaint with egress requirements. The communal showers are not compliant with the current plumbing code, sanitary/wastewater cannot cross with another patron. Similarly, the egress signage along the gymnastic corridor must be verified with the authority having jurisdiction. The finishes in the lower-level storage areas are in poor condition due to the finish exceeding its useful life. The building’s exterior appears in good condition.

Cutting Hall

150 E. Wood Street The Cutting Hall is a live theatre venue originally built in 1928 as part of the high school. The building hosts theatre productions, dance recitals, and general performances. An addition was built in 1977. The stage set was recently re-done. The seats were re-done in 1997-1998. Due to the age of the building, the District identified a long-term environmental abatement program for the plaster and pipe coverings. Observations Overall, the building appears in fair condition due to its age, meeting client expectations. The District identified challenges with the plumbing system leaking. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system. A heavy timber structural roof truss is curving, requiring analysis and inspection every two years. The boilers are aging, exceeding their life expectancy.

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Due to the age of the building, the facility is not compliant with current ADA standards; including but not limited to, toilet rooms, doorways, and accessible routes. The upper-level classroom and entrance are not accessible. The finishes in the theater are in good condition. Finishes in other areas of the building are in poor condition, exceeding their life expectancy. Original brick walls are missing mortar in the joints. The exterior of the building is in fair condition due to the age of the building. Water staining is visible on the masonry along with rusting lintels, peeling paint on the fascias and the ornamental details. The District identified an aging boiler and HVAC system, potentially near the end of their life expectancy.

Eagle Park Pool and Preschool

1425 N. Oak Street Eagle Park Pool was originally constructed in 1975 and subsequently renovated in 2012. The Preschool was subsequently introduced to the original recreation facility. The pool bathhouse is in good condition. Eagle Park Pool offers a leisure pool, lap lanes, and a slide. Observations Overall, the bathhouse is in good condition, meeting client expectations. The preschool building exterior has missing brick mortar joints. Certain amenities are not compliant with current ADA standards; including but not limited to, the sink, countertop, and toilet room.

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Falcon Park Recreation Center

2195 N Hicks Road Falcon Park Recreation Center was completed in 2010. The building houses a turf field, gymnasium, track, program rooms, and support spaces. The building is well-maintained, meeting client expectations. Aside from regular maintenance considerations, the District identified potential programmatic strategies to meet community needs: • Second-floor fitness • Additional program room • Additional gymnasium • Potentially re-purpose the underutilized original locker room / multi-purpose adjacent to gymnasium

Family Aquatic Center

340 E. Palatine Road The Family Aquatic Center was completed in 1999. Overall, the facility is well-maintained and in good condition, meeting client expectations. Due to the age of the facility, certain amenities and pool equipment may be nearing the end of their life cycle. The epoxy flooring in the bathhouse was refinished in 2024. The chemical controller was replaced in 2022. The water slide has exceeded its life expectancy and is proposed to be replaced. The frog feature was re-furbished in 2019-2020. The spray features will be updated. Observations The communal showers no longer comply with the plumbing code: patron wastewater from the shower cannot pass by another patron. Certain amenities in the bathhouse are not compliant with current ADA standards; including but not limited to, accessible lockers and accessible bench seats. An electrical conduit fitting was disconnected.

Maple Preschool

316 N Winston Drive The District manages a number of standalone preschool buildings disbursed within the community. The Maple Preschool building in Maple Park appears to have originally been a shelter, converted to a preschool. The facility is wellmaintained and in good condition, meeting client expectations. Observations Due to the age of the facility, the building does not comply with current accessibility guidelines. The facility is not sprinklered but contains smoke detectors.

Palatine Golf Clubhouse

512 W Northwest Highway The Palatine Golf Clubhouse is composed of two buildings: • Clubhouse: Containing restaurant/bar and toilet room • Check-in House: Containing an office and course check-in The Clubhouse Bar was renovated in 2014. The buildings are in fair to poor condition; marginally meeting client expectations. The buildings contain a fire alarm system but no sprinklers. The Clubhouse houses a studio apartment on the upper floor. Observations Due to the age of the facility, certain amenities are not compliant with current ADA standards. The soffits to the Check-in House are damaged. In addition, the egress door and stoop are not code complaint. The Clubhouse has a temporary jack supporting the floor above. This temporary structural element is not compliant with code. The District identified leaks in sanitary lines.

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Parkside Preschool

262 E Palatine Road The Parkside Preschool was originally the Park District’s administration building built circa 1940’s. The building is in fair condition, meeting client expectations. The District identified issues with the electrical underground. Due to the age of the facility, the building does not comply with current ADA standards.

Township Senior Center

505 S Quentin Road The Senior Center was built circa the 1970’s. The center is programmed by the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, but the building is owned by the Park District. The facility houses multiple program rooms including a billiards room, library, fitness space and administrative offices. The HVAC systems have been recently replaced to high efficiency units. The building contains a sprinkler system with a fire alarm. Observations Overall, the building appears to be in fair condition. The interior finishes are in fair to poor condition. Some of the materials appear worn, exceeding their life expectancy. The District reported isolated roof leaks. Due to the age of the building, certain amenities within the facility are not compliant with current accessibility guidelines, including but not limited to signage, countertop, railings, toilet rooms and accessible walkways. During the walk thru, a stair enclosure appeared excessively cold. The exterior door to the stairway was rusted with visible air infiltration below the door. The building’s exterior concrete wall had cracks. An exterior concrete stairway is non-code compliant, the last riser varies in height. Water stain was visible on the stone wall near the original entry.

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Facility Benchmarks Square Footage Level of Service benchmarks are calculations of the minimum amount of space recommended to provide for the indoor recreation activities offered by the Park District. It also includes considerations for specific facilities to support specific programs and activities. Level of Service (LOS) guidelines for indoor space are less established than the guidelines for park and open space, but the Planning Team utilizes a Chicagoland benchmark of two square feet per person with one and one-half square feet consisting of indoor classroom-based or active recreation space and one-half square feet consisting of indoor aquatics. Palatine Park District has a total of 126,726 square feet of recreational space, 46,093 square feet of special use space, 7,700 square feet of preschool space, and 61,954 square feet of maintenance and support space. This totals up to over 242,000 square feet of indoor space. According to the indoor recreational space square footage LOS, the District has an indoor Level of Service of 1.75, which is lower than the local benchmark of 2.0.

While the Palatine Park District does not own indoor aquatics, the service is provided at Harper College through an IGA. About 14,540 square feet of indoor pool and supporting bather and storage space is available for District use. This total square footage and service per population is below the benchmark. NRPA does not collect square footage data for indoor facilities, so the Planning Team relies solely on the Chicagoland benchmarking for indoor recreation facility comparisons.

Level of Service Analysis: Chicagoland Benchmark INDOOR RECREATION SPACE Classification Indoor Recreational Space Indoor Aquatics Total Square Feet 62

PPD Square Feet (Total) 126,726.00 14,540.00 141,266.00

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PPD Existing Level of Service (SF / population) 1.57 0.18 1.75

Recommended Square Footage 121,348.50 40,449.50 161,798.00

Recommended Level of Square Footage Service deficiency / surplus (SF / population) (SF) 1.50 5,377.50 0.50 -25,909.50 2.00 -20,532.00

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NRPA’S Park Metrics also records data for interior spaces. Compared to similarly sized communities, the Palatine Park District provides a greater number of buildings and a greater quantity of square feet than the median. Park Metrics also provides a list of facility types that public recreation agencies commonly provide. Palatine Park District offers many of these indoor spaces either directly, or through partnership agreements as listed in the table to the right. The three spaces the Park District does not offer are teen center, nature center, and indoor ice rink.

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Indoor Multiuse Courts

Community Center

Senior Cener

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Teen Center

Indoor Ice Rink

(Y through IGA)

Nature Center

Indoor Pool

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*Senior Center building is owned by and services are partially funded by Palatine Park District. Building operation and programming is provided by the Palatine Township Senior Citizens organization.

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Program Assessment This assessment includes an analysis of the Palatine Park District’s program and service offerings. The report offers a detailed perspective of recreation programs and events and helps to identify the strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for future program direction. Introduction

Recreation Results conducted a series of individual analyses in the spring of 2025 to better understand and assess Palatine Park District’s recreation program offerings. This report offers a comprehensive look at the results of those analyses and insights into the size, scope, and health of the District’s recreation programs. Information from this report, combined with other community stakeholder feedback, will help shape recommendations for future recreation program offerings and operations.

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Information Utilized

This recreation program assessment reflects information and data collected from a variety of sources, including: • Recreation Program Offering, Registration, and Participant Data from the District’s program, membership, and facility reservation software* • Recreation Program Evaluations completed by recreation programming staff • Internal workshop with District recreation programming staff • Review of District program guides, website, and social media • Demographic and trends information from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (Esri)

*Because the data collected from the recreation software typically only included programs that required registration, some programs and their participation data, such as special events and some drop-in activities, were excluded from these results.

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Program Offerings

Types of Programs Offered As part of the program analysis, an inventory of programs by category was created. In 2024, Palatine Park District offered programs across a wide range of categories, with many offered multiple times at different times and locations throughout the year, resulting in 952 unique activities and over 2,385 sessions available for registration. The most frequently offered types of programs were Youth & Adult Athletics, Fitness, Performing Arts, and Aquatics. The chart below shows the breakdown of these unique activities offered in 2024, distributed across the District’s core program areas, as recorded in the District’s recreation software.

Program Instruction & Partnerships

Although Palatine Park District staff oversee each program mentioned in this report, park and recreation organizations can use a variety of approaches to secure instructors and facilitators to deliver the program experience for participants. At the Palatine Park District, the majority (62%) of recreation programs are led by District employees, with another 35% utilizing independent contractors or outside companies, and a few others are offered with the support of partners and volunteers. The use of external providers has likely had a positive impact on the variety of programs the District offers. Activities Offered by Type of Instructor or Leader

Distribution of Recreation Programs Offered by Palatine Park District in 2024

In addition to the programs offered directly by Palatine Park District, it also partners with various other organizations to support and facilitate recreation programs in the community, such as: Senior Programs Although Palatine Park District does not directly offer traditional senior programming, it partners and provides funding to the Palatine Township Senior Center, which serves adults 50 years and older in the community through memberships, activities, trips, and social services. *Note: Palatine Park District suspended horsemanship programs at the end of the summer 2024 season, coinciding with the planned closure of Palatine Stables in the fall of that same year. ANALYZE: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

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Therapeutic Recreation Palatine Park District is a member of Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA) along with 16 other area park and recreation organizations. Working with NWSRA, the District can provide inclusion support to individuals with special needs who participate in District programs. NWSRA’s team of trained therapeutic recreation professionals also offers additional year-round programming for individuals of all ages with disabilities, as well as specialized spaces such as the Dream Lab Accessible Technology Center and Snoezelen Sensory Room.

Heatmap of Unique Activities by Age Group in 2024 (Highest Activity Offerings Highlighted In Blue)

Athletic Partners & Affiliates In addition to the District’s athletic programs and leagues, it works with local volunteer and special athletic groups to ensure access to additional sports and athletic opportunities, including biking, soccer, baseball and softball, track and field, and football. Palatine Park District residents can also receive resident rates for ice skating and hockey programs at Rolling Meadows Park District through a partnership between the two organizations. While this analysis focuses on recreation programs and events, the District also offers additional recreation activities to the community in other formats, including memberships and passes, facility rentals, birthday parties, and volunteer opportunities. Even with the wide variety of recreation programs and opportunities that Palatine Park District offers directly or through partnerships, it lacks a few other types of programs commonly offered by parks and recreation organizations for communities of its size, most notably nature and outdoor recreation. Although the Cook County Forest Preserve has a presence in Palatine, feedback from the community survey indicated an unmet need for nature and outdoor recreation programs and activities.

Program Offerings by Age Group

Although the Palatine Park District offers a wide range of programs, either directly through the organization or in partnership with other organizations or entities, it is also important to examine who those programs are intended for and to ensure that all audiences are served. One way to look at this is to examine program offerings by age group.

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*As mentioned earlier in this report, this data does not include activities not accepting registrations using the park district’s recreation management software, such as private golf lessons and adult golf leagues hosted at the course. While the “Youth” age group (5-12 years old) has the most programming options, Palatine Park District offers programs for all age groups, including at least some age-group-specific offerings. For example, many park and recreation organizations provide programs that teenagers (ages 13-17) are eligible to participate in. Still, most of those programs and events are either geared toward youth and open to teens, or fitness or art programs geared toward adults, but teens (generally 16 and older) are welcome to participate. While these overlaps exist at Palatine Park District, it also offers a variety of teen-specific programs, particularly in Athletics (including Golf and Gymnastics), Visual and Performing Arts, Aquatics, and General Interest. Based on the heatmap data alone, there are very few age-based programming gaps that are initially apparent, with General Interest for adults (and seniors, if not currently offered by the senior center) being the exception. Based on feedback from the needs assessment, the top priorities for park and recreation programs included adult fitness and wellness, senior programs, special events, and adult aquatics, in addition to the outdoor/nature programming and cultural enrichment programs.

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The heatmap above also indicates a potential gap in youth fitness, although given the strong athletic offerings for this age group, it is likely not a priority. Community feedback from the needs assessment rated this program area as “medium priority,” so it may be worth considering if the right instructor or opportunity arises.

Recreation Activity Benefits

Staff were asked to share about the activities and the primary and secondary benefits of each program that they offered as part of the input collected. Given that Youth & Adult Athletics is the largest program category, it’s unsurprising that “Physical Activity and Development” was the top benefit noted by staff. But subsequent benefits, including social, health and wellness, creativity and personal expression, fun and relaxation, and educational, all of which are rated highly, reflect the diverse programming opportunities offered by Palatine Park District. However, because the District’s program portfolio includes far fewer nature programs, benefits such as “Nature & Environment” appeared much less frequently. Although the Palatine Park District has a substantial number of arts programs, those with a strong cultural focus were also rare. Feedback from the community through the needs assessment echoed this, as both “Outdoor/nature programming” and “Cultural enrichment programs” were determined to be top priorities for program investment based on survey results.

Program Scheduling

Recreation Class Locations Palatine Park District programs were offered throughout the community, using a mix of District-owned recreation facilities and parks and external providers. In 2024, the most utilized location for classes was the Community Center, followed by the Birchwood Recreation Center and the Falcon Park Recreation Center. Harper College’s Health and Recreation Center, where the District offers aquatics programs, dance, fitness, and pickleball through an intergovernmental agreement, rounded out the top four. All other locations hosted 25 or fewer unique activities (although these typically resulted in approximately 25-50 actual classes throughout the year when tallying the total number of sessions). Recreation Class Offerings Throughout the Year Palatine Park District plans its programming schedule around three seasons – Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall – in addition to offering several school-year, year-round, and off-season programs. In 2024, the District offered a relatively balanced number of unique activities across seasons, and this was also reflected in registration totals by season, except for spring. Unique Activities Offered by Season

Registrations by Season

Opportunities related to these areas may be made available through recreation programs or cooperation, or increased awareness of other providers of those programs (such as Cook County Forest Preserve or Palatine Historical Society). Benefits Offered Through Programs

Note: Because staff could rate each activity as having two benefits each, the percentages in the chart above will not add up to 100%. ANALYZE: INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

Recreation Class Days and Start Times By analyzing program dates and times for the entire year, heatmaps of program offerings were created and reviewed. Programs offered by the Palatine Park District were scheduled throughout the day, generally beginning as early as 7am and ending by 9pm. Weekday programming peaked during those hours around 10am and again from 5-6pm, with Fridays being a little lighter than other weekdays. Weekend programming options were also offered, with the PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN

bulk taking place on Saturdays from 10am-3pm, and some Sunday morning programming from 9am-12pm. Overall, the District appears to offer programs at a variety of times to accommodate diverse schedules.

Programs Offered in 2024 by Day of Week and Time of Day – Winter/Spring/Fall (Peak Times Highlighted In Blue)

Programs Offered in 2024 by Day of Week and Time of Day – Overall (Peak Times Highlighted In Blue)

Program dates and times were also reviewed seasonally. Like many park and recreation organizations, programs (and the demand for facility and park space to house them) were noticeably different between summer and non-summer months. In winter, spring, and fall, programming was most often concentrated between 4-9pm on weekdays and 9am-3pm on Saturdays. In the summer, which featured many more childcare-centered programs such as summer camps, peak programming hours were from 7am-7pm, and weekend programming was much lighter than during the rest of the year. Programs Offered in 2024 by Day of Week and Time of Day – Summer Only (Peak Times Highlighted In Blue)

Consequently, there may be opportunities to add additional summer weekend and weekday programming before 3pm during the winter, spring, and fall, if the demand exists. Or, as the District examines future recreation facility needs, it should prioritize options that alleviate pressure on available facility space on the peak days and times mentioned above. Despite the variety of program offerings by date and time, one of the highest barriers to participation noted in the community needs assessment was “program times are inconvenient.” Additional feedback from the community may be required to determine what the specific challenges are in this area, or it may also be related to the next section of this analysis, which relates to the length of classes. Length of Recreation Classes Recreation classes often vary in length for several reasons, including the time required to teach or facilitate the specific activity, participants’ scheduling needs, the program’s appeal to potential customers in terms of commitment level and pricing, and the park and recreation organization’s facility and staff availability. Sixty-four percent of the unique programs Palatine Park District offers last six weeks or longer, compared with similar providers that have shifted toward more single-day, shorter programs (or a mix of offerings). However, given the District’s extensive offerings in athletics, visual and performing arts, and aquatics, the emphasis on skill development likely requires these extended class times.

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Unique Activities Offered by Session Length

While there is no need to change programming based on this analysis alone, it is worth noting. For example, because community feedback highlighted inconvenient program times as a top barrier to participation, shorter classes may make it easier to fit programs into busy household schedules. This shift could also help address pricing concerns if they arise in the future. Another benefit of shorter classes is that they can sometimes serve as a great introduction to more comprehensive programming. For example, a one-day introductory class in a specific type of visual art may more effectively persuade someone to enroll in a full six-week course on that subject than simply reading about it in a brochure or on a website.

Program Audience

Participation by Age Park and recreation organization program participation is often dominated by youth, who, along with their parents and caregivers, seek structured recreation opportunities with supervised activities. This also holds for the Palatine Park District, where participation by those 17 and younger accounted for 81% of total registrations in 2024.

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Total Program Registrations by Age of Participant in 2024

Because youth participation is so strong and vital to the Palatine Park District’s overall programming efforts, it is encouraging to see a stable plateau among ages 5-10, where the District’s participation peaks. A small dip in participation was observed at age seven. Although not significant, it may be worthwhile to evaluate how programs are designed and age limits are set to ensure they are not unintentionally deterring seven-year-olds from participating. For example, if most youth programs are grouped by ages 5-7 and 8-10, it may make sense, where appropriate, to set ages as 5-7 and 7-10 to allow individuals to choose the age and skill level that works best for them. Participation by Gender While most park and recreation organizations make an effort to provide opportunities for the majority of their community, not all individuals are equally interested in specific programs. This may lead to disparities in participation, including gender-based ones. For example, group exercise classes tend to have higher participation rates among females. Overall, Palatine Park District is doing a good job of offering program options that attract a reasonably balanced number of participants of each gender across all age levels. However, adult participation, especially by older adults over the age of 50, leans more heavily toward females.

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Overall Registrations by Age and Gender in 2024

Looking deeper into specific program areas, however does lead to some imbalances. Some of these reflect an imbalance of participation in these types of activities nationwide, but there may be opportunities to improve the balance through new programming or marketing efforts. • Registration for Dance is 84% female (even heavier for youth 17 & under) • Registration for Fitness is 85% female • Registration for Theatre is 80% female • Registration for Gymnastics is 78% female • Registration for Visual Arts is 75% female • Registration for Golf is 65% male (even heavier for youth 17 & under) • Registration for I-Compete Programs is 69% female • Registration for Music by youth 17 & under is 67% female • Registration for Athletics by youth 17 & under is 63% male Resident Use of Recreation Programs Most participants in Palatine Park District recreation programs are District residents. In 2024, 81% of registrations came from District residents. The other 19% of participants primarily came from neighboring communities, including those outside District boundaries in Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Inverness, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, and Schaumburg. To better understand the extent to which residents of the Palatine Park District are utilizing recreation programs, the following chart has been created. The darker green area highlights the total number of unique District residents who registered for a program in 2023, set against the total number of Palatine Park District residents in lighter green to show where gaps in participation exist.

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Program Participation of Palatine Park District Residents Compared to Overall District Population

47% of 5-9 year olds registered for at least one program 3% of 30-34 year olds registered for a program

Program Participation of Palatine Park District Residents Overall District Population Based on this analysis, we know that Palatine Park District is effectively attracting resident youth ages 5-9 to participate in its programs. However, there is still room for growth in this demographic. As is common for park and recreation organizations, the percentage of adults participating in District programs is much lower, and this is compounded by the fact that the Palatine Township Senior Center primarily offers programming for older adults in the community. While adults may have less need or desire to sign up for structured recreation programs with the District (or may be using other services), the District should consider any unmet adult programming needs identified in the community survey. This chart does not capture engagement with recreation programs that did not require registration (e.g., attending a special event or a drop-in program), nor does it capture other recreation purchases, such as memberships, passes, and rentals. While approximately 15% of Palatine Park District resident households purchased at least one program in 2024, when we expand that analysis to include any type of transaction taking place through its recreation software (memberships, passes, rentals, parties, donations, etc.), the District reached 24% of its resident households through these recreation services. While the Palatine Park District is reaching a significant portion of its residents through these services, there are still opportunities for growth. CHAPTER 1

Program Positioning & Online Presence

Participants often learn about program offerings from their local park and recreation providers through a variety of ways. A review was completed of several of those key online methods with a summary shared below:

On Yelp, the Palatine Park District has multiple unclaimed listings displaying outdated information. Taking ownership and updating these Yelp listings is recommended. Online Presence

Online Searches and Reviews When searching for key terms related to District programs in Palatine, Illinois, the District performed well in general Google webpage search results and Google Business rankings (often associated with maps), but typically appeared lower or not at all on Yelp for these key terms.

At this time, optimizing search engine results remains important, especially for increasing awareness of recreation programs among potential new users. As more people use artificial intelligence (AI) to create itineraries and recommendations, search engine results, online ratings, blogs, and news articles (including ones on the District’s own website) will all be important in ensuring Palatine Park District programs are discovered by community members. At the time of this review, the District had 61 Google reviews and a 4.7-star rating within its Google Business Profile. While this is a strong rating, interacting with or responding to these Google reviews will help improve overall business performance and search rankings. Encouraging more participant reviews will also improve the District’s visibility in community members’ search results. The District may want to consider updating the names of some of its facilities and park locations to reflect their actual names (see “Google Search” image below), creating a separate listing, and linking them within the District’s main Google Business Profile to maximize searchability. Additionally, on Palatine Park District’s website, it is recommended that the address links on each park and facility page are directed to that facility or park’s specific Google Business Profile, as opposed to a generic address map.

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Social Media The Palatine Park District is very active on social media. The District uses Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and TikTok to engage with its audiences. On Facebook and Instagram, daily posts cover events, classes, and general District news, while other platforms see less engagement. As with Google, the District should respond to Facebook reviews and continue to vary the types of posts shared on social media to increase follower engagement. Website Overall, Palatine Park District’s website is easy to use on both mobile and desktop devices, with information readily available and easy to find. The District is very transparent and provides a wealth of important operational information to the public. Information is up to date, and consistent news updates are published online several times a month. These updates and content refreshes contribute to the District’s high search rankings.

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Program Portfolio Performance And Health

Total Unique Households & Individuals Registering for a Program

Program Registration Trends Examining program and registration trends provides essential data to better understand how well Palatine Park District is performing as it works to meet its mission of providing recreation opportunities to the community. One of the first key metrics to review is the total number of program registrations. Total Activity Enrollments by Year

Average Registrations Per Year

The District enrollment is continuing to grow and recover in registrations since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past five years, significant growth has occurred in several areas, including Youth & Adult Athletics (+1,671 registrations), Camps (+625 registrations), Visual Arts (+230 registrations), and Aquatics (+205 registrations). Many other categories, including Gymnastics, Performing Arts, Golf, Early Childhood, and Fitness, also experienced growth. Some of that growth was offset by significant declines in Special Event registrations (down 1,156 registrations) and, to a lesser extent, by the suspension of the equestrian programs that coincided with the closure of Palatine Stables (down 215 registrations). While smaller, Youth/Teen Programs, I-Compete Programs, and CARE Before & Afterschool Programs all experienced slight declines as well.

A final important metric to review is customer retention, which often reflects the quality of the programs a park and recreation organization offers and alignment with community needs. In this case, a review of overall household retention rates was examined, which measures the percentage of households that participated in at least one program in the previous year and returned in the following year to register for at least one program.

While overall registrations are increasing, it is also helpful to understand how many individuals are completing them. This helps determine whether the increase in registrations is due to more customers or more registrations per customer. In this instance, Palatine Park District is experiencing growth in both.

The Palatine Park District household retention rates are in the low 62-64% range in the past two years, although it has not yet returned to its peak of 70% in 2019. This metric is improving, and monitoring and increasing this number will likely also lead to higher performance in other areas, as registration data indicate that the District’s returning customers complete over twice as many registrations on average as new customers.

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Recreation Program Portfolio Service Alignment and Operational Performance

Although program registration trends provide important insight into the current state of recreation programs offered by Palatine Park District, they alone do not tell the whole story. To capture a fuller picture, additional analysis of the program portfolio’s health was conducted. To complete this analysis, District programming staff answered a series of questions about a random sample of 273 recreation programs offered in the past year. These questions covered current program performance, operations, audience, and benefits, as well as staff’s perspectives on each program’s future direction. Responses were compiled and analyzed to provide insights into the health of the District’s recreation program portfolio. Program Operational and Service Alignment Measuring the health of a recreation program portfolio can be challenging because park and recreation organizations are often tasked with achieving operational or business outcomes while serving the community and fulfilling their mission. Sometimes these two interests can even compete against each other. Using staff program assessment responses, programs were rated from both service and mission perspectives, as well as from operational and business perspectives.

As illustrated in the chart above, District programs appear to be a good fit overall, with 83% rated satisfactorily or better in both service alignment and operational performance, according to staff input. Programs outside that range were all rated as lower-performing, but this includes those that may have been recently introduced and need additional time to gain traction. The 14% of programs in the upper right-hand corner, including Birchwood Kids Camp, CARE, Better Together, Swim with Me, North Pole Express, and some I-Compete Programs, are likely worth expanding or serving as inspiration for the District to create spin-offs. Program Life Cycle Analysis Another approach to evaluating the overall health of the District’s program offerings is to assess where programs sit in the program life cycle, which begins when a program is first introduced and continues until it reaches the end of its life. Viewing programs from this angle can help shape recommendations on current program offerings and future program development strategies. A summary of the life cycle stages used in this analysis is shared below: • Introduction: Recreation programs falling into this stage are new or somewhat new recreation opportunities that are still working to gain a foothold. They require additional effort and attention to get off the ground and are not yet meeting participation or financial goals, but they still have potential for success in this early stage.

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• Gaining Traction: Recreation programs falling into this stage are ones that have really picked up steam. They are immediate successes or newer programs that are showing growth and may soon become consistently high-performing. • Performing: Recreation programs that have run long enough and successfully enough to be considered consistent performers fall into this stage. They no longer require the same level of attention and effort to meet participation and financial goals as they did when they were initially offered. • End of Life: Recreation programs falling into this stage are ones with declining participation, or ones that now need extra attention to get back to the participation and financial performance that they once had. They need to be renewed to get back on track (otherwise, they are likely to die out) or may be eliminated to free up resources for new programs. The following chart shows the overall results of this analysis. Over half of the programs are in the Performing stage, which provides a strong foundation for short-term program success and sustainability. While some programs will always be at or near the End of Life Phase, Palatine Park District is doing reasonably well in this area, though lowering this number to closer to 10% is preferred. It also has a strong slate of newer programs (accounting for 27% of its total offerings), approximately half of which are in the Gaining Traction stage and may soon reach the Performing stage. Based on these results, no significant changes are required in this area. It is always helpful to continue to monitor and maintain this balance though because sometimes this current success can result in less future program innovation as staff are either focused on managing a larger slate of successful programs, or the higher number of programs in the Performing stage means that participation and budgetary goals may be being met and don’t put as much pressure on programming staff to research new options.

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Recreation Program Life Cycle Distribution

The following chart shows the life cycle distribution for each program area. By diving deeper into the results, many of the same themes emerge across individual program categories. Except for the Nature & Outdoor programs, which have only a small number of programs all in the Introductory Phase, all other categories have at least half of their programs in the Performing stage. Several categories have a lower-than-desired share of programs in the Introductory and Gaining Traction Phases. Most of those are categories such as athletics and aquatics, which often have a steady, traditional slate of programs that do not change as frequently as other areas. However, several program categories, including Arts & Culture, Aquatics, and Athletics & Martial Arts, have over 20% of their programs that have reached or are approaching “End of Life.” It will be important to refresh those programs to return them to “Performing” status, or to eliminate them to free up resources for new programming.

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Recreation Program Life Cycle Distribution by Program Type

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Financial Assessment The financial assessment consisted of a review of the District’s existing funding capacity and commitments and a general projection of future budget considerations. This understanding of District financial resources was applied to the planning recommendation to determine overall objective and timeline feasibility. Summary

As part of the Comprehensive Master Plan process, the planning team engaged Speer Financial, the Park District’s municipal financial advisor, to review existing debt obligations, long-term borrowing capacity, and funding strategies that could support implementation of future capital improvements. This assessment establishes a realistic and responsible framework for aligning community priorities with available financial resources. Overall, the financial review indicates that the Park District maintains a strong financial position with meaningful remaining legal debt capacity to support future investment.

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The District has several funding tools available to implement the Comprehensive Master Plan in a phased and fiscally responsible manner. These include voter-approved general obligation bonds for larger, community-supported projects; nonreferendum bonds that can be issued within statutory limits; alternate revenue bonds backed by available operating revenues with a property tax pledge as a safeguard; and ongoing annual capital budgeting supported through existing revenues and structured debt “rollover” strategies. Together, these tools provide flexibility to address priority improvements over time while balancing tax impacts, maintaining financial stability, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

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Overview The Connect: Needs Assessment chapter documents trends in the recreation industry and specific input received from Palatine Park District staff, Board of Commissioners, and community members. Purpose

During the Connect: Community Engagement and Needs Assessment Phase of the master planning process, the planning team reviewed trends, facilitated one community meeting and one pop-up event, hosted stakeholder interviews, and workshopped ideas with staff and the Board of Commissioners. A community survey was also distributed to a random sampling of households in the Park District to obtain statistically-valid results and a separate online survey was offered to all members of the public. In all, more than 2,500 residents, stakeholders, staff, and Commissioners participated in the community engagement.

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The purpose for understanding park and recreation trends is to determine probable demands for certain services and amenities. Recreation trend reports were compiled from nationally-recognized sources to explore inactivity, spending, and participation, and are documented in this chapter. In order to increase participation, knowing the trends and interests of various user groups is crucial. Summaries of all engagement sessions follow the national, state, and local trends report. The systematic approach to community engagement provided a multitude of avenues for residents to provide input on aspirations and needs while also defining problems and opportunities for the next five years.

Chapter Outline

• Trends Review • National Trends • State Trends • Local Trends • Community Survey • Online Survey • Community Meeting • Stakeholder Interviews • Staff Workshops • Board Input • Active Adult Input • Pop-Up Event • Connect Phase Summary

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METHODOLOGY Review of Trends

National, State, and Local Trends National trends were derived from the 2025 Sports, Fitness, and Recreational Activities Topline Participation Report facilitated by The Sports & Fitness Industry Association, a top national researcher in the sports and fitness industry as well as The Outdoor Foundation’s Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report (2025). State trends were derived from the 2021-2025 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Esri’s Business Analyst provided local recreation participation trends.

Community Survey

Statistically-valid, District-wide survey Conducted by the ETC Institute in the winter of 2024-2025, the community survey was distributed to a random sample of households in the Palatine Park District. The goal for completion was 300 completed surveys, and a total of 325 households completed the survey. The results for this sample have a 95% level of confidence with a precision rate of at least +/-5.4%. The results of the survey are considered “statistically-valid.

Online Survey

Online engagement District residents were invited to participate in an online survey composed of multiple-choice and open-ended questions. The survey asked about parks, programs, and facilities. In total, 2,498 people completed the survey.

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Community Meeting

Public meetings to gather input from community members. A public meeting was held at the Falcon Park Recreation Center to gather input from the public. 22 residents participated in a focus group activity to provide input on needs, desires, and priorities for the next five years.

Stakeholder Interviews

Individual discussions with key stakeholders about parks, programs, and facilities. Specific interest groups, or stakeholders, relevant to the District were invited to participate in small group interviews and meetings. These groups, facilitated independently of one another, were asked a series of questions about their goals, objectives, desires, and hopes for the next five years as well as their opinions on the current state of the District.

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Active Adult Input

Questionnaire distributed at the Palatine Senior Center to collect feedback from active adults. The Palatine Park District distributed an Active Adults Questionnaire to adults at the Palatine Senior Center. The survey included ten questions focused on participants’ involvement with the Park District, their satisfaction levels, and suggestions for future improvements or changes. A total of 31 responses were collected.

Pop-Up Event

In-Person event to gather input from community members. The Palatine Park District offered a community pop-up at the annual Big Trucks event at the Family Aquatic Center. The booth was run by planning team consultants from Hitchcock Design Group (HDG). There were approximately 200-300 attendees that visited the booth during the 3-hour event.

Individual focus group workshops with various fulland part-time staff members Staff provided input about their goals, objectives, desires, and hopes for the next five years as well as their opinions on the current state of the District in a series of workshops. Members of all departments participated.

Board Input

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National Trends

Derived from the statistically valid surveys facilitated by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association with the Physical Activity Council and The Outdoor Foundation, the following data will help inform the planning team’s recommendations. The Physical Activity Council (PAC) is a partnership of seven major trade organizations in U.S. sports, fitness, and leisure activities. These organizations are the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), the National Golf Foundation (NGF), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), the International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association (IHRSA), the Tennis Industry Association (TIA), the United States Tennis Association (USTA), and Snowsports Industries America (SIA). The PAC produces an annual Sport, Fitness, & Recreational Activities Topline Participation Report providing information on participation, inactivity, spending, aspirational participation and projections. The 2025 report compiled and analyzed 18,000 online interviews collected in 2024. These surveys were then weighted against a total population of 308,888,845 ages 6 and older. The following variables were used: gender, age, income, household size, region, and population density. Other research incorporated in this chapter references the Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report, created by the Outdoor Industry Association and Outdoor Foundation. These partner organizations research and publish the annual topline report which tracks American outdoor recreation trends with a focus on youth, diversity, and the future of the outdoors. 82

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In addition to these studies, this chapter references Active Network, a national software company that utilizes recreation data to study market trends.

Sports and Fitness Participation

For the eleventh consecutive year, physical activity in the U.S. has increased, and for the first time since SFIA began tracking participation, the rate has reached 80%. This means about 247.1 million Americans participated in at least one activity during 2024. This is a 6.8% increase from 2019. Comparing participation rates from 2015 to 2024 shows the greatest percent of growth by participation in outdoor sports (10.2%). Fitness sports (6.9%), racquet sports (6.6%), team sports (5.2%), winter sports (2.1%), and water sports (2.1%) all also increased in participation over the last ten years. While categories have generally grown or maintained participation from year to year, individual sports and team sports had participation decreases in the 2019 - 2022 year ranges. Participation in both has been increasing since 2021-2022 and team sports has exceeded the 2015 trend, experiencing a lower overall decline compared to individual sports. Individual sports saw a greater decrease in participation that started prior to 2019 and 2024 levels are still below 2015 and 2019 numbers despite the last two years of growth. The trend of all seven categories’ participation increases since 2022 indicates a growing prioritization of physical activity and healthy lifestyles amongst Americans. CHAPTER 2

The data collected suggests that Americans are continuing to add high-calorie burning exercise and outdoor activities to their existing routines. The most popular activity category continues to be fitness sports followed by outdoor sports, individual sports, team sports, racquet sports, water sports, and winter sports. Core participation is active or organized participation in a sport or activity on a regular basis which indicates commitment and dedication to an activity compared to casual or intermittent participation. Core participation in 2024 was the highest it has been in the last five years, indicating a healthy and growing sports and recreation industry. The number of core participants increased to over 170 million Americans in 2024. Based on core participation, the top ten activities in 2024 defined by core participation, were: 1. Walking for Fitness (50+ times / year), 76,316,000 2. Free Weights (Dumbbells / Hand Weights) (50+ times / year, 29,684,000 3. Running / Jogging (50+ times / year), 24,005,000 4. Weight / Resistance Machines (50+ times / year), 17,967,000 5. Hiking (Day) (8+ times / year), 16,966,000 6. Stationary Cycling (Recumbent / Upright), 16,689,000 7. Free Weights (Barbell) (50+ times / year, 14,996,000 8. Yoga (50+ times / year), 13,907,000 9. Elliptical Motion/Cross-Trainer (50+ times / year), 12,716,000 10. Bodyweight Exercise & Bodyweight AccessoryAssisted Training (Calisthenics) (50+ times / year),11,804,000 In addition to referencing the current most popular activities by measuring core participation, the Overview Report also lists the growth of activities over one-, threeand five-year periods. These predictions can be used to recognize ongoing recreation trends and predict future areas of growth. CONNECT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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Racquet sports had the largest growth from 2023 to 2024 at 9.4%, followed by team sports at 8.1%. Racquet sport growth can largely be attributed to unusually high growth in pickleball (45.8%) and tennis (8.0%). Pickleball continues to be the fastest growing sport for the fourth consecutive year with an estimated 19.8 million total participants. Growth trends in the team sports category included growth in 20 of the 24 included sports with a high growth rate in wrestling (8.6%). The top ten core growth activities over the past three years are: 1. Pickleball, 355.00% 2. Cardio Tennis, 29.10% 3. Rafting, 25.50% 4. Camping,17.70% 5. Climbing (Sport/Boulder), 16.20% 6. Hiking (Day),16.90% 7. Football (7-on-7),15.60% 8. Kettlebells, 6.00% 9. Cardio Kickboxing, 10.90% 10. Trail Running, 9.40% As evidenced by the above lists, 2024 participation was concentrated in the fitness activity category which included seven of the ten activities, and outdoor sports category (two of ten activities). The remaining one activity is classified into both the fitness activity and outdoor sports categories. Growth trend activities represented a more diverse group of categories. Activities from outdoor activities (4), racquet sports (2), fitness activities (2), water activities (1), and team sports (1) are all represented in the top ten core growth activities.

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These trends reveal that active people are increasingly looking for nontraditional health and recreation options that offer a fun physical, emotional, and mental experience. While the largest amount of growth is being seen in less traditional sectors, many class-based group fitness and exercise programs, as well as health club-based activities and team sports have increased in popularity over the last three years. Of the twenty-four Team Sports activities, twenty increased in total participation from 2023 to 2024, with wrestling increasing the most at 8.6%. Basketball, Football (flag), Football (tackle), Football (7-on7), Gymnastics, Softball (slow-pitch), and Track and Field all also saw significant growth, over 7.0% in each activity in the last year. 15 of the 17 Individual Activities saw increased participation in 2023. Trail Running experienced the greatest total participation growth, 8.5%, followed by Roller Skating (2x2 wheels) (7.4%) and Roller Skating (inline wheels) (7.3%). 2023 - 2024 total participation increased in 14 of the 23 Outdoor Activities. The greatest increases were for Bicycling (BMX) (5.8%) and Climbing (Sport/Boulder) (5.1%).

13 of the 14 water activities saw an increase in total participation over the last year. The largest increases were in Stand Up Paddling (6.6%) followed by Surfing (5.9%). Six of the nine winter sports increased in total participation from 2022 to 2023. The greatest growth was seen for snowboarding (9.3%), then Sledding/Saucer Riding/Snow Tubing (6.6%), and Snowmobiling (5.9%). The Fitness Activities category is further divided into three subcategories: aerobic activities, conditioning activities, and strength activities. Aerobics is the largest subcategory with 14 activities, 12 of which increased participation from 2023-2024. The greatest increase was in Stationary Cycling (Group) (6.0%), followed by Running/Jogging (5.7%). Boot Camp Style Training, Swimming for Fitness, and Aquatic Exercise also all increased by over 4%. Four of the five Conditioning Activities have grown in the last year with the greatest increase in Yoga (9.9%), then Pilates Training (8.7%). The Strength Activities subcategory includes 4 activities which all increased in total participation. These are Kettlebells (7.7%) followed by Weight/Resistance Machines (4.8%), Free Weights (Dumbbells/Hand Weights) (4.4%), and Free Weights (Barbell) (4.1%).

Over the last year total participation in racquet sports increased dramatically with five of the seven included activities seeing growth. The majority of category growth can be attributed to pickleball which experienced a 45.8% increase in participation. In addition to the abnormally high pickleball growth, other racquet sports activities had growth rates consistent with other categories with the next highest being Tennis (8.0%) and Squash (6.4%).

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Three-year growth trends indicated that the following activities saw steady or increasing participation from 2021 to 2023 among participating ages 6+ and are likely to continue to provide opportunities to engage more people in the future: • Pickleball, 265.20% • Alpine Touring, 125.40% • Winter Fat Biking, 79.30% • Snowboard Touring, 57.20% • Snowshoeing, 42.70% • Horseback Riding, 24.00% • Pilates Training, 23.60% • Ice Skating, 21.00% • Golf (on/off-course), 21.20% • Trail Running, 20.50% • Volleyball (Court),19.20% • Swimming on a Team,18.60% • Barre, 17.70% • Tai Chi, 17.20% • Bicycling (BMX, 16.50% • Bowling, 15.00% • Snowboarding, 13.90% • Gymnastics, 12.30% • Softball (Fast-Pitch), 12.10% • Skiing (Cross-Country),19.40% • Soccer (Outdoor), 12.50% • Track and Field, 9.60% • Squash, 11.70% • Birdwatching, 11.20% • Climbing (Sport/Boulder), 11.10% • Wrestling, 10.30% • Basketball, 10.20% • Swimming for Fitness, 10.50% • Rowing Machine, 10.40% • Cheerleading, 9.90% • Ice Hockey, 8.70% • Cardio Kickboxing, 8.50% • Football (7-on-7), 21.00% • Baseball, 7.10% • Kettlebells, 7.20% • Camping, 7.50% • Hunting (Bow), 7.50% CONNECT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Stair-Climbing Machine, 7.00% • Football (Tackle), 8.00% • Football (Flag), 5.90% • Softball (Slow-Pitch), 6.10% • Dance/Step/Choreographed Exercise, 6.20% • Soccer (Outdoor), 12.50% • Aquatic Exercise, 9.10% • Racquetball, 9.10% • Fishing (Saltwater), 9.00% • Volleyball (Court), 19.20% • Hiking (Day), 4.90% • Free Weights (Barbell), 4.10% • Treadmill, 2.30% • Free Weights (Dumbbells/Hand Weights), 2.50% • Wildlife Viewing, 3.40%

• Adventure Racing, -1.00% • Bodyweight Exercise/Calisthenics, -0.20% • Climbing (Indoor), -11.70% • Archery, -4.50% • Hunting (Handgun, -1.10% • Camping (RV), -0.30% • Shooting (Trap/Skeet), -0.70% • Hunting (Shotgun), -0.70% • Roller Skating (Inline Wheels), -3.10%

These same growth trends also indicate which activities have been trending down in participation: • Roller Hockey, -12.30% • MMA for Competition, -12.60% • Cardio Tennis, -12.00% • Boxing/MMA for Fitness, -11.00% • Rugby, 10.00% • Bowling, -10.00% • Boardsailing/Windsurfing, -11.40% • Canoeing, -8.80% • Fishing (Fly), -8.20% • Badminton, -7.20% • Bicycling (Mountain/Non-Paved Surface), -6.80% • Volleyball (Beach/Sand), -6.60% • Target Shooting (Rifle), -4.70% • Ultimate Frisbee, -4.70% • Target Shooting (Handgun), -4.30% • Weight/Resistance Machines, -3.90% • Cross-Training Style Workouts, -3.80% • Elliptical Motion/Cross-Trainer, -1.90% • High Impact/Intensity Training, -0.80% • Walking for Fitness, -1.60% • Lacrosse, -4.50% PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN

Outdoor Sports & Participation

The Outdoor Industry Association is a collective of outdoor industry leaders which publishes an annual trends report. According to the most recent Outdoor Foundation Topline Report, published in 2025, over half the U.S. population (58.6%) participated in one or more outdoor sport or activity in 2024. A record number of people, 181.1 million, went on at least outdoor recreation outing over the course of the year. This represents an increase in participant base of about 32 million people, but frequency of individual participation is generally declining across the last thirteen years. 2025 recorded an average number of 65 outings per participant which is slightly higher than 2023, but still about 22 fewer outings than recorded in 2012. This overall trend of increasing overall participation but decreasing quantities of outings suggests a shift towards more casual participation. Growth was most concentrated amongst the youth (6-12) and senior (65+) age groups (+5.6% and 7.4%) and participants identifying as black and Hispanic (12.8% and 11.8%). Households with incomes over $100,000 also increased participation (10.7%), as did non-college educated high school graduates (11.2%). The Outdoor Foundation Topline Report identified the most popular activities as walking for Fitness, 115M participants, and Hiking, 63M participants. The activities most likely to attract new participants included Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Bicycling, and Running and it was determined that people who are participating in longer duration activities such as camping and backpacking are most likely to engage in multiple outdoor activities.

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Engaging Inactives

An “inactive” person is defined by the Physical Activity Council as one who does not participate in any of the sports/activities covered in the PAC Overview Report. In 2024, 61.8 million (20%) Americans were inactive. This is the lowest inactivity has been since tracking began and the seventh consecutive year of inactivity decline. Inactivity went down for all eight age groups from 2024 to 2025 and inactivity at every age group was significantly lower in 2024 than it was in 2019, prepandemic. By age, the youngest groups , 6-12 and 13-17, recorded the greatest declines of over 10% each. While their overall activeness is increasing, Americans over 65 have the largest rate of inactivity, reflecting the trend that people generally become less active as they age. In order to understand how to engage inactives in sports and activities, the PAC survey lists “aspirational” activities that inactives are interested in participating in. Aspirational activities are becoming more varied between age groups but swimming for fitness and camping made the top ten list for all age groups in 2024. Running / jogging made the list for all age groups except 55-64 and 65+. Working out with weights, working out using machines, or working out using weight resistance machines made the list for all age groups except 6-12. All age groups show interest in some outdoor activities such as hiking, or fishing, in addition to camping.

(multiple styles of dance in a single program), Kettlebells, Outdoor Yoga, CrossFit • Technology – Beginner’s Guide to iPad, Social Media, Digital Photography • Entertainment – Karaoke, Improv, Murder Mystery Dinners, Speed Dating, Wii for Seniors • Art – Cooking, Drawing/Painting, Jewelry Making, Mixed Media Arts, Pottery, Quilting • Professional/Other – Languages, Estate Planning, Self-Publishing, finances • Other - Life skills, Brain fitness, Writing, Backyard agriculture Many agencies are “branding” their active adult programs for younger populations instead of the traditional seniors to encourage long-term participation.

Active adults, as well as inactives, also tend to be interested in social programs and sports leagues as well as active recreation. Active Network recommends the following activities for adult recreation programs: • Sports – Broomball, Inner Tube Water Polo, Pickleball, Wallyball • Exercise – Beyond Zumba, Dance Buffet CHAPTER 2

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State Trends

Data from the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is used to compare District/Department amenities to other Park Districts in the state of Illinois. The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) is prepared as a five-year document by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to maintain Illinois’ eligibility to participate in the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program. Its purpose is to “evaluate the outdoor recreation needs of Illinois citizens and determine how best to meet these needs, considering the state’s natural resources, recreational lands and facilities, and socioeconomic factors”. The 2021-2025 SCORP identified Illinois’ continued low ranking of per capita supply of outdoor recreation land and facilities compared to the rest of the nation. As a result, park and recreation agencies throughout Illinois consistently plan for and achieve a high level of excellence with the recreation opportunities they provide to their communities and land acquisition remains a high priority where possible.

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There are about 1.5 million acres of outdoor recreation land in Illinois ranging from federal and state lands to schools and private commercial lands. Municipal agencies, which include park and recreation departments, park districts, forest preserve districts, conservation districts, and county-level park departments, provide an estimated total of 350,900 acres of parks. They also own 195,800 acres of natural areas and lease/manage another 15,600 acres of open space. 88

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The state itself offers over 470,000 acres of open space throughout the state, through the IDNR. State lands include parks, fish and wildlife areas, conservation areas, and recreation areas to name a few. Federal lands include the 280,000-acre Shawnee National Forest and ten National Wildlife Refuges sites throughout the state. Other recreation providers include schools, non profits, and private entities that provide unique outdoor recreation opportunities for the people of Illinois. The lands managed by these providers were not included in the SCORP.

Top Activities

Based on the 2020 Illinois Community Recreation Facilities and Park Lands Inventory, the top five trends across the state by importance for activities to be made available to Illinois residents are pleasure walking, scenic drives, swimming in an outdoor pool, picnicking, and bicycling (road) as determined by the Illinois resident responses. These results align with the reported preference for investment in trail development and maintenance and the high participation in trail activities such as pleasure walking and running/jogging which had the highest frequency for median participation/year among resident responses. The continued and increasing popularity in pickleball and wildlife/bird watching as well as the decreasing participation in many categories from the 2014 results is likely due to the aging populations in communities across the state. CHAPTER 2

According to the survey, municipal parks or county preserves are used as critical, close-to-home outdoor recreation opportunities and provide a variety of activities for programming/events, sports, trail systems, and play. State parks are typically tourism destinations and are significant conservation sites mostly used for wildlife and water activities such as tent camping, vehicle camping, hiking, motor boating, and water skiing. Federal locations in Illinois consist mostly of water bodies and are primarily used for sailing, water skiing, and motor boating. Private recreation locations may offer a variety of activities such as athletic fields, walking tracks, playgrounds, campgrounds, and hunting areas. The importance of providing outdoor recreation opportunities close to residents’ homes or neighborhoods has continued to increase with most of the surveyed activities reported to be taking a more localized form. While this may be partially attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, previous surveys have also shown greater participation at localized locations for most activities.

Funding Priorities

Public recreation providers identified their top funding priorities for two categories: Outdoor Recreation and conservation efforts and Facilities. For outdoor recreation and conservation, the top three priorities were “maintain existing parks/recreation areas,” “provide environmental/ conservation programs,” and “develop/improve existing land/water open spaces.” The top facility priorities were “inclusive/ADA programs/facilities,” “community/regional parks,” and Neighborhood Parks.”

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Attitudes about Outdoor Recreation

Respondents were asked to rate the various factors they considered to be important when making decisions about engaging in outdoor recreation opportunities. Top contributing factors to respondents’ decisions to participate in outdoor recreation activities include “to have fun,” “exercise/keep healthy,” “spend time with family and friends,” and “experience nature and/or the outdoors.” Survey respondents indicated that “health and fitness,” “area inclusion”/service for all people, and “quality of life and economic development” are important aspects of parks and recreation. Additionally, over 70% of residents agreed with the importance of all of the other resources listed in the survey including “maintenance,” “health and fitness”, “area inclusion” (access for all people,) “quality of life and economic development,” “trails and greenway development,” “wildlife habitat protected and restored,” “conservation education,” “public access to lakes, rivers, and streams,” and “land acquisition - outdoor rec.” The top reported concerns regarding parks and recreation were “facilities are clean,” “parking available,” “increased accessibility,” and “educational activities needed.”

Outdoor Recreation Priorities

Priorities identified by the IDNR are listed in the 2021-2025 State of Illinois SCORP as: • Improving Health and Wellness • Access to Parks and Recreation • Natural Resources and Conservation Management • Funding and Economic Development

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Local Trends Local recreation participation trend information was derived from the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) Sports and Market Leisure Potential and Recreation Expenditures Report and applied to Palatine Park District boundaries. This data is based on national propensities to use various products and services, applied to the local demographic composition of Palatine Park District. Usage data was collected by Growth for Knowledge Mediamark Research and Intelligence, LLC (GfK MRI) in a national survey that was representative of U.S. households. Market Potential Index (MPI) measures the relative likelihood of the adults in the specified area to exhibit certain consumer behaviors or purchasing patterns compared to the U.S. population. An MPI of 100 represents the U.S. average. Based on projected population, the top ten recreational activities Palatine residents are most likely to participate in are: 1.

Walking for Exercise (21,499 adults/households; 33.8% of total Palatine Park District population) 2. Hiking (12,992 adults/households; 20.4%) 3. Weight Lifting (10,714 adults/households; 16.9%) 4. Swimming (10,655 adults/households; 16.8%) 5. Jogging or Running (7,364 adults/households; 11.6%) 6. Bicycling (Road) (7,092 adults/households; 11.2%) 7. Yoga (6,563 adults/households; 10.3%) 8. Bowling (6,303 adults/households; 9.9%) 9. Cornhole (6,061 adults/households; 9.5%) 10. Fishing (Fresh Water) (5,423 adults/households; 8.5%)

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The number of activities with an MPI over 100 is higher than the planning team typically finds, which speaks to a very active community. Most communities have scores over 100 for approximately 12-15 activities, but Palatine Park District has 34 activities that score over 100. This bodes well for program expansion in the future, particularly in fitness and outdoor-related recreation activities. Because the MPI indicates likely participation, these results indicate good potential for further expansion of both indoor and outdoor recreation activities, and there may be opportunities to grow some program areas in parks. Compared to the last Comprehensive Master Plan adopted in 2015, only one of the top activities based on participation have stayed on the list (road bicycling). Walking and hiking have surged to the top of the list, with weight lifting, swimming, jogging or running, yoga, bowling, cornhole, and fresh water fishing making a new appearance. Although the number of activities with an MPI over 100 is unchanged from a decade ago, the activities themselves have changed order, and five have been replaced completely. Many of the team athletic activities on the 2016 list for Palatine Park District have been replaced by hunting and shooting activities. Pickleball also makes an appearance in the eleventh spot. CHAPTER 2

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Expected # of Adults/HHs

Percent

MPI

Participated in Tennis in last 12 months

2,705

4.3%

120

Participated in Sailing in last 12 months

880

1.4%

119

Participated in Skiing (Downhill) in last 12 months

2,023

3.2%

117

Participated in Soccer in last 12 months

2,766

4.3%

116

Participated in Spinning in last 12 months

1,201

1.9%

114

Participated in Aerobics in last 12 months

5,354

8.4%

113

Participated in Bicycling (Mountain) in last 12 months

2,267

3.6%

112

Participated in Jogging or Running in last 12 months

7,364

11.6%

112

Participated in Bicycling (Road) in last 12 months

7,092

11.2%

111

Participated in Hiking in last 12 months

12,992

20.4%

111

Participated in Pickleball in last 12 months

2,561

4.0%

111

Participated in Snorkeling/Diving in last 12 months

1,599

2.5%

111

Participated in CrossFit in last 12 months

1,200

1.9%

110

Participated in Weight Lifting in last 12 months

10,714

16.9%

110

Participated in Marathon/Triathlon in last 12 months

782

1.2%

109

Participated in Rowing (Indoor/Outdoor) in last 12 months

1,245

2.0%

109

Participated in Yoga in last 12 months

6,563

10.3%

108

Participated in Backpacking in last 12 months

2,300

3.6%

107

Participated in Ice Skating in last 12 months

1,735

2.7%

107

Participated in Ping Pong in last 12 months

2,731

4.3%

107

Participated in Paintball in last 12 months

713

1.1%

106

Participated in Pilates in last 12 months

2,185

3.4%

106

Participated in Canoeing or Kayaking in last 12 months

4,814

7.6%

105

Participated in Golf in last 12 months

5,361

8.4%

105

Participated in Walking for Exercise in last 12 months

21,499

33.8%

104

Participated in Zumba for Exercise in last 12 months

1,794

2.8%

104

Participated in Boating (Power) for Exercise in last 12 months

2,889

4.5%

103

Participated in Paddleboarding for Exercise in last 12 months

1,703

2.7%

103

Participated in Swimming for Exercise in last 12 months

10,655

16.8%

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Expected # of Adults/HHs

Percent

MPI

Participated in Basketball for Exercise in last 12 months

3,718

5.8%

102

Participated in Football for Exercise in last 12 months

1,801

2.8%

102

Participated in Bowling for Exercise in last 12 months

6,303

9.9%

101

Participated in Cornhole for Exercise in last 12 months

6,061

9.5%

101

Participated in Rollerblading for Exercise in last 12 months

770

1.2%

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Community Survey ETC Institute administered a statistically valid community survey for the Palatine Park District during the spring of 2025 as part of the District’s Comprehensive Master Planning Process. Overview

During spring 2025, ETC Institute conducted a needs assessment survey for the Palatine Park District. The survey was conducted to establish priorities over the next 5 years for future improvements to parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services within the community. The survey results will help Palatine Park District create a resident-driven plan that will shape the future of the community and enhance the quality of life for residents.

Methodology

ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households throughout the Palatine Park District. Each survey packet contained a cover letter, a copy of the survey, and a postage-paid return envelope. Residents who received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by mail or completing it online. After the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute followed up with residents to encourage participation. To prevent people who were not residents of the Palatine Park District from participating, everyone who completed the survey 94

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online was required to enter their home address prior to submitting their survey. ETC Institute then matched the addresses entered online with the addresses originally selected for the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey was not included in the final database for this report. The goal was to receive 300 completed surveys from households within the Palatine Park District. This goal was exceeded, with 325 completed surveys collected. The overall results for this sample have a precision of at least +/-5.4% at the 95% level of confidence. This following pages are a summary of the survey. The full report from ETC is provided in Chapter 5: Appendix.

Facilities/Programs Use

Facilities Use: 79% of participants indicated that they have visited a Palatine Park District park and/ or recreation facility in the past year. The physical condition of the parks/facilities that they have visited were rated as excellent (34%) and good

(61%). Facilities used by the highest percentage of respondents are the Community Center (61%), Falcon (48%), and Family Aquatic (39%). Programs Use: 47% of participants indicated that they have participated in a program/event in the past year. They rated the overall quality of the programs/events they participated in as excellent (44%) and good (51%). They also selected reasons that prevent them from participating in programs/ events more often. Respondents said their household does not use Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities, or programs or does not use them more often because they are too busy (31%), program times are inconvenient (22%), or program or facilities is not offered (17%).

Travel to Parks

95% of respondents reported that they most often drive to parks and recreation facilities, with walking (55%) ranking as the second most common mode of travel.

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How Households Learn about Parks/Facilities/ Events

68% of respondents indicated their household learns about Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events through the seasonal program guide. Other ways include: Palatine Park District website (58%), eNewsletter/emails (41%), word of mouth (33%), and flyers (31%). Multiple selections could be made for this question. Based on the sum of their top three choices, the methods of communication that respondents would most prefer the Park District use to communicate them are: 1) seasonal program guide 2) Palatine Park District website, and 3) eNewsletters/email.

Outside Organizations

Respondents selected all the organizations they used for indoor/outdoor recreation activities in the past year. The organizations most often used were the library (80%), Palatine Park District (74%), and Cook County Forest Preserve (62%).

Other Findings

Based on the sum of their top three choices, the potential improvements that respondents would be most willing to fund upgrades to with their tax dollars are: 1. Existing walking and biking trails 2. Community Fitness Center 3. Existing Neighborhood Parks

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Facilities/Amenities Needs and Priorities

Facilities Needs Respondents were asked to identify if their household had a need for 37 recreation facilities and to rate how well their needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest “unmet” need for various facilities. The three facilities with the highest percentage of households that have an unmet need are: 1. Indoor fitness and exercise facilities 2. Walking, hiking, biking trails 3. Shade structures Facility Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each facility, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents’ top four choices, the following four facilities ranked most important to residents: 1. Walking, hiking, biking trails 2. Aquatics (outdoor) 3. Community center/Recreation center 4. Golf course/driving range/practice area Priorities for Facility Investments: The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weighs (1) the importance that residents place on facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the facilities.

weighs (1) the importance that residents place on amenities/facilities and (2) how many residen have unmet needs for the amenity/facility. [ Details regarding the methodology for this analys are provided in Section 3 of this report.]

Based the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following were rated as high priorities for(PIR), the following amenities/facilities were rated as Based onfacilities the Priority Investment Rating investment: high priorities investment: • Walking,for hiking, biking trails (PIR=189) • Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor)  Walking, (PIR=133)hiking, and biking trails (PIR=189)

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Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) (PIR=133)

The chart below shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 37 facilities assessed in the The chart below shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 37 amenities/facilitie survey.

assessed on the survey.

Top Priorities for Investment for Facilities/Amenities Based on Priority Investment Rating Walking, hiking, biking trails Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Aquatics (outdoor) Small neighborhood parks Environmental/nature education center Running/walking track Community Center/Recreation center Shade structures Aquatics (indoor) Open space conservation areas Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Splash pads or spray parks Golf course/driving range/practice area Picnic areas and shelters Pickleball courts (outdoor) Pickleball courts (indoor) Large community parks Off-leash dog park Performing arts space (amphitheater) (ampitheater) Playgrounds Ice skating Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts theater Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf field (indoor) Tennis courts (indoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Disc golf Basketball courts (indoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Soccer fields Volleyball Lacrosse fields Sand volleyball Football fields Skateboarding parks

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90 90 89 88 87 87 86 83 81 76 74 72 69 68 68 65 62 62 57 55

189

133

High Priority (100+)

Medium Priority (51-99)

Low Priority (0-50)

100

150

200

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Recreation Programs/Activities Needs and Priorities

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Special events (PIR=131) Cultural enrichment programs (PIR=127) Adult aquatics (PIR=123)

The chart below shows the Priority Investment each ofshows the 31 programs assessed in the TheRating chartforbelow the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 31 programs assessed on survey.

Programs Needs: Respondents were asked to the survey. identify if their household had a need for 31 recreation programs and to rate how well their Top Priorities for Investment for Parks and Recreation Programs Based on needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the Priority Investment Rating number of households in the community that had Adult fitness and wellness programs 200 the greatest “unmet” need for various facilities. Outdoor/nature programming 149 Senior programs 137 The three programs with the highest percentage of High Priority Special events 131 households that have an unmet need are: (100+) Cultural enrichment programs 127 Adult aquatics 123 1. Indoor fitness and exercise facilities Adult golf leagues/lessons/programs 97 2. Walking, hiking, biking trails Youth fitness and wellness programs 87 3. Shade structure Adult pickleball lessons/leagues 84 Program Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each program, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents’ top four choices, the following facilities ranked most important to residents: 1. Adult fitness and wellness programs 2. Senior programs 3. Adult aquatics and Special events 4. Outdoor/nature programming Priorities for Program Investments: ETC’s Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was also applied to programs to weigh (1) importance that residents place on facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the programs. Based the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following programs were rated as high priorities for investment: • Adult fitness and wellness programs (PIR=200) • Outdoor/nature programming (PIR=149) • Senior programs (PIR=137) • Special events (PIR=131) • Cultural enrichment programs (PIR=127) • Adult aquatics (PIR=123) CONNECT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Adult performing arts programs Adult visual arts/crafts programs Adult athletic leagues Youth athletic leagues/programs/camps Youth Aquatics Summer camps Youth performing arts programs STEM classes Youth Golf leagues/lessons/programs Before and after school programs Preschool programs Adult tennis lessons/leagues Teen/tween programs Gymnastics/tumbling programs Programs for people with disabilities Youth pickleball lessons/leagues Youth visual arts/crafts programs Youth martial arts Youth tennis lessons/leagues Adult martial arts Cheer programs Egaming/Esports

18 17 13 12 0

77 72 Medium Priority 66 (51-99) 64 60 59 53 48 46 40 40 39 37 Low Priority (0-50) 35 34 31 29 25

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Online Survey 2,498 participants shared their ideas for the Palatine Park District services for the next five to ten years via an online survey. Methodology

The online survey was hosted via the SurveyMonkey platform and was open for anyone to complete, without required registration or input of personal identifying information. Participation was tracked via IP address and each IP was limited to a single submitted response. This anonymous and open participation method was provided so anyone with an interest in the Park District would have the opportunity to participate, however it also allowed responses from people who may not be District residents and prevents verification of the truthfulness of participant responses. This method also did not restrict the potential that individuals could submit responses more than once by using multiple network interfaces to obtain unique IP addresses. Both the online platform and survey were advertised on the Park District website and social media accounts, via the published Park District brochure, and through eblasts to the Park District’s mailing list. The Planning Team also promoted the online survey at other 98

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Comprehensive Master Plan engagement events including the community meeting, Big Trucks pop-up event, stakeholder interviews, and active adults questionnaire. The planning team is also aware that some local agencies and special interest organizations shared the survey amongst their constituents.

Participation and Traffic

The online platform PlayOnPalatine.com consisted of several webpages which provided an overview of the Comprehensive Master Plan process, the project schedule, notifications of upcoming events, a link to the survey, frequently asked questions, and contact information. The website was published in advance of the survey, on April 1, 2025 and remained active following the close of the survey through the duration of the Comprehensive Master Plan process.

Format

The online survey consisted of 27 questions with yes/no, multiple choice, prioritization, and/ or comment box response options. All of the questions were optional, allowing respondents to skip them, except for the first question which asked respondents if they were Park District residents and was required. Additionally, question logic was used to automatically redirect or skip some questions depending on respondent prior responses. Questions which included logic are noted.

The online survey was published on April 7, 2025 and closed on May 18, 2025. In total, 2,498 people submitted responses. CHAPTER 2

1. Are you a Palatine Park District resident?: Answered: 2,498 Skipped: 0 Required Question

3. If you selected “Never”, please indicate the reasons why you and/or members of your household do NOT visit Palatine Park District parks. (Pick all that apply): Answered: 70 Skipped: 2,428 All responses to this question were skipped to Q6 (2,320 skipped due to Q2 response)

90% 80% 70%

78.9%

60% 50%

Lack of transportation

0.0%

Parks are overcrowded

0.0%

Parks are not well maintained

0.0%

Unsure

Lack of accessibility

4.3%

I do not know what amenities are available

10.0%

40% 30% 20%

21.1%

10% 0%

Yes

2. How often have you and/or members of your household visited any Palatine Park District parks during the past 12 months? (Pick one): Answered: 2,401 Skipped: 97 Participants who responded “Never” proceeded to Q3 All other responses were skipped to Q4

Amenities are not currently offered

12.9%

Lack of time, too busy

18.6%

Use other parks and open space

22.9%

Too far from residence

31.4%

Other (please specify) Never

34.3% 0%

3.4%

A few times a year

15.6%

1-2 times per month

15.4%

10%

20%

30%

40%

Participants who selected “Never” were then asked their reason for not visiting Palatine Park District parks. 24 participants chose to write comments.

1-2 times per week

26.3%

3 or more times per week

39.3%

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30%

40%

50%

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4. Please indicate how satisfied you and/or members of your household are with the Palatine Park District parks visited during the past 12 months? Satisfied Unsatisfied (only answer for those that have been visited): Answered: 1,686 Maple Park 92.3% Skipped: 812 (81 skipped due to Dutch Schultz Recreation Area 91.5% Q2/Q3 response)

Satisfied

7.7%

8.5%

Birchwood Park

91.4%

8.6%

Hawthorne Park

91.4%

8.6%

Palatine Prairie

91.0%

9.1%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

90.2%

9.8%

Doug Lindberg Park

89.7%

10.3%

Eagle Park

88.8%

Cedar Park

88.5%

Oak Park

88.5%

Mulberry Park

88.2%

11.8%

Cottonwood Park

88.0%

12.0%

Towne Square

87.9%

12.1%

Plum Grove Reservoir

87.9%

12.1%

Margreth Riemer Reservoir

87.9%

Community Park

87.8%

12.2%

Willowwood Park

87.8%

The Grove

Unsatisfied

Peregrine Park

86.0%

14.0%

Mallard Park

85.8%

14.2%

Partridge Park

85.8%

14.2%

Finch Park

85.7%

14.3%

Sparrow Park

85.1%

14.9%

Wally Degner Park

84.8%

15.2% 15.3%

Wilke Marsh

84.7%

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports Fields

84.4%

15.6%

11.2%

Hummingbird Park

84.3%

15.7%

11.5%

Juniper Park

83.5%

16.5%

Heron Park

83.0%

17.0%

Whipporwill Park

81.9%

18.1%

Meadowlark Park

81.5%

Birchwood Park South

81.3%

18.7%

Locust Park

80.9%

19.1%

Osage Park

79.3%

20.7%

Celtic Park

79.0%

21.0%

Ost Field

78.1%

12.2%

Cardinal Park

77.1%

22.9%

87.6%

12.4%

Robin Park

75.1%

24.9%

Sycamore Park

87.3%

12.7%

Willowwood Park Greenway

0.0% 0.0%

Chickadee Park

87.3%

12.7%

Paul Douglas Trail Connection

0.0% 0.0%

Partridge Trail Connection

0.0% 0.0%

Chestnut Park

87.1%

12.9% Partridge Greenway

0.0% 0.0%

Falcon Park

87.0%

13.0%

Cherrywood Park

86.9%

13.1%

Ashwood Park

86.6%

Dove Park

86.5% 60%

11.5%

12.2%

13.4%

13.5% 80%

100%

Palatine Trail

0.0% 0.0%

Dundee Road Trail

0.0% 0.0%

Ost Field

0.0% 0.0%

Bikeway Greenway

0.0% 0.0% 0%

18.5%

21.9%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

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5. If you selected “Unsatisfied” for any park in the previous question, please indicate what aspects you feel need improvement? (Select all that apply): Answered: 1,242 Skipped: 1,256 (81 skipped due to Q2/Q3 response) I didn’t mark unsatisfied for any parks

6. Please indicate how important it is to you and/or members of your household for the Palatine Park District to maintain and/or upgrade the following OUTDOOR recreational amenities. Answered: 1,748 Skipped: 750 Very Important 50.6%

Other (please specify)

24.3%

Insufficient parking

16.2%

Poor drainage or flooding issues

13.0%

Outdated playground equipment

12.7%

Additional seating options

12.7%

Lack of shaded areas

11.7%

Lack of / poorly configured courts

9.1%

Insufficient lighting

7.7%

Trail / walking path conditions or availability

7.1%

Additional picnicking support amenities needed (example: grills)

4.4%

ADA Accessibility

2.3%

Educational Signage

1.8% 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

Participants who selected “Other” for a park were then asked their reason for being unsatisfied with the park. 302 participants chose to write comments.

50%

Walking, hiking, biking trails

76.8%

Playgrounds

69.2%

Not Important 18.7% 21.7%

4.5% 9.1%

Large community parks

66.0%

25.6%

8.3%

Small neighborhood parks

63.0%

27.9%

9.2%

Aquatics (outdoor)

59.0%

Open space conservation areas Shade structures

27.2%

13.8%

55.3%

32.2%

12.6%

52.7%

35.0%

12.3%

Soccer fields

52.2%

27.7%

Picnic areas and shelters

47.3%

38.6%

20.1% 14.1%

Turf fields (outdoor)

44.4%

30.4%

25.2%

60% Performing arts space (amphitheater)

40.7%

37.1%

22.2%

Exercise/fitness area

40.3%

37.9%

21.8%

Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball)

39.0%

Golf course/driving range/practice area

33.8%

33.0%

28.1%

31.9%

34.4%

Football fields

29.2%

33.3%

37.5%

Off-leash dog park

28.8%

32.9%

38.4%

Pickleball courts (outdoor)

27.7%

39.0%

Basketball courts (outdoor)

27.4%

43.5%

29.1%

Tennis courts (outdoor)

26.9%

41.1%

32.0%

Ice skating

19.9%

Lacrosse fields

14.8%

Sand volleyball

14.4%

Skate park

14.3%

Disc golf

8.7% 0%

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Somewhat Important

33.3%

38.4%

41.7%

30.3%

55.0%

41.7%

44.0%

35.3%

50.4%

32.2% 20%

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60%

80%

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7. Are there OUTDOOR recreational amenities not currently provided by the Palatine Park District that you would like to see added? Answered: 647 Skipped: 1,851 647 participants chose to write comments. 8. How often have you and/or members of your household visited any Palatine Park District recreation facilities during the past 12 months? (Pick one) Answered: 1,731 Skipped: 767 Participants who responded “Never” proceeded to Q9 All other responses were skipped to Q10 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%

32.6% 25.3% 16.7%

20.3% 5.1%

3 or more times per 1-2 times per week 1-2 times per month A few times a year week

Never

9. If you selected “Never”, please indicate the reasons why you and/or members of your household do NOT visit Palatine Park District recreational facilities. (Pick all that apply): Answered: 82 Skipped: 2,416 All responses to this question were skipped to Q12 (1,643 skipped due to Q8 response) Use other recreational facilities

35.4%

Other (please specify)

25.6%

I do not know what is offered

18.3%

Too far from residence

17.1%

Desired facility type is not offered

12.2%

Too busy

11.0%

Fees are too high

11.0%

Facilities do not have the right equipment

4.9%

Lack of accessibility

3.7%

Facility operating hours are not convenient

1.2%

Lack of transportation

0.0%

Poor customer service by staff

0.0%

Facilities are not well maintained

0.0% 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

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10. Please indicate how satisfied you and/or members of your household are with the Palatine Park District facilities visited during the past 12 months? (only answer for those that have been visited): Answered: 1,357 Skipped: 1,141 (88 skipped due to Q8/Q9 response) Satisfied

Very Important

Unsatisfied

Clayson House Museum

92.2%

7.8%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

91.1%

8.9%

Family Aquatic Center

89.4%

10.6%

Birchwood Pool

89.0%

11.0%

Eagle Pool

88.9%

11.1%

Fred Hall Amphitheater

88.2%

11.8%

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

87.8%

12.3%

Community Center

87.7%

12.3%

Falcon Park Recreation Center

87.4%

12.6%

Harper Pool

87.4%

12.7%

Preschool Facilities (i.e. Maple Park, Eagle Park, Birchwood)

85.5%

14.5%

Birchwood Recreation Center

82.3%

17.7%

Community Fitness Center

81.6%

18.4%

Community Gymnastics Center

71.7% 0%

28.3% 20%

12. Please indicate how important it is to you and/or members of your household for the Palatine Park District to maintain and/or upgrade the following INDOOR recreational amenities. Answered: 1,456 Skipped: 1,042

40%

60%

80%

100%

Somewhat Important

Not Important

Community center/Recreation center

62.7%

Running/walking track

55.2%

Aquatics (indoor)

51.8%

31.2%

17.0%

Fitness and exercise facilities

50.3%

35.7%

14.1%

Turf field (indoor)

46.8%

Basketball courts (indoor)

40.7%

33.9%

25.4%

Performing arts theater

40.1%

35.4%

24.5%

Volleyball (indoor)

26.2% 0%

29.0%

8.3%

32.4%

28.5%

36.9% 20%

40%

12.4%

24.6%

37.0% 60%

80%

100%

Participants who selected “Other” were then asked to provide other indoor recreational amenities that need to be maintained or upgraded. 55 participants chose to write comments.

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13. Are there indoor recreation amenities/facilities not currently provided by the Palatine Park District that you would like to see added? Answered: 482 Skipped: 2,016 482 participants chose to write comments. 14. Would you like the Palatine Park District to construct a new equestrian facility? Answered: 1,479 Skipped: 1,019 Participants who responded “Yes” proceeded to Q16 Participants who responded “No” proceeded to Q15 70% 60% 58.4%

50% 40%

41.7%

30% 20% 10% 0%

Yes

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600

616

400 200 0

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15. If you selected “No”, please indicate the THREE facilities and/or amenities from the list that you and/or members of your household feel would be the most appropriate for the former Palatine Stables property located at 1510 W. Northwest Highway? (Can select up to 3 choices or ‘None’) Answered: 705 Skipped: 1,793 (863 skipped due to Q14 response) Turf field (indoor)

Participants who selected “Other” were asked to provide additional facilities and/or amenities that would be appropriate for the former Palatine Stables property. 63 participants chose to write comments. 16. How often have you and/or members of your household participated in any Palatine Park District programs and/or events during the past 12 months? (Pick one) Answered: 1,534 Skipped: 964 Participants who responded “Never” proceeded to Q17 All other responses were skipped to Q18

26.4%

Soccer fields

20.9%

Aquatics (indoor)

20.9%

Turf fields (outdoor)

16.7%

Walking, hiking, biking trails

13.1%

Fitness and exercise facilities

11.9%

Environmental/nature education center

11.8%

Parkour/Ninja Warrior course

Never

11.2%

Splash pads or spray parks

10.8%

Pickleball courts (indoor)

10.5%

Other (please specify)

A few times a year

8.9%

Open space conservation areas

7.8%

Off-leash dog park

7.8%

Community center/recreation center

7.8%

Basketball courts (indoor)

7.7%

Football fields

7.5%

Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball)

28.0%

1-2 times per month

7.5%

Pickleball courts (outdoor)

9.6%

11.0%

1-2 times per week

20.0%

7.0%

Large community parks

6.4%

Running/walking track (indoor)

6.1%

Aquatics (outdoor)

3 or more times per week

5.1%

Exercise/fitness area

31.4%

4.5%

Performing arts theater

3.8%

None

3.7%

Lacrosse fields

3.7%

Volleyball (indoor)

3.7%

Ice skating

3.3%

Performing arts space (amphitheater)

2.6%

Tennis courts (indoor)

2.6%

Tennis courts (outdoor)

1.3%

Disc golf

1.1%

Sand volleyball

0.7%

Basketball courts (outdoor)

0.6%

Shade structures

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17. If you selected “Never”, please indicate the reasons why you and/or members of your household do NOT participate in Palatine Park District programs and/or events. (Pick all that apply): Answered: 144 Skipped: 2,354 (1,387 skipped due to Q16 response) All responses to this question were skipped to Q20

18. Please indicate how satisfied you and/or members of your household are with the Palatine Park District programs and events participated in over the last 12 months? Please skip the programs and events you and/or members of your household did not participate in: Answered: 1,169 Skipped: 1,329 (147 skipped due to Q16/Q17 response) Satisfied

Use services of other agencies Other (please specify)

29.2%

I do not know what is being offered

18.1%

Desired program/event is not offered

17.4%

Too far from residence

14.6%

Program times are not convenient

12.5%

Fees are too high

8.3%

Lack of accessibility

1.4%

Lack of transportation

1.4%

Classes are canceled

1.4%

Registration for programs is difficult

0.7%

Poor customer service by staff

0.7%

Class sizes are too large

0.0%

Classes are full

0.0% 0%

10%

20%

30%

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40%

Special events

95.2%

4.8% 10.1%

Cultural enrichment programs

89.9%

Athletics leagues/programs/camps

89.6%

10.4%

Before and after school programs

88.7%

11.3%

Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre)

88.7%

11.3%

Golf leagues/programs/lessons

88.2%

11.8%

Aquatics (lessons, swim team)

87.9%

12.1%

Martial arts

87.7%

12.3%

Cheer programs

87.4%

12.6%

Preschool programs/early childhood education

87.4%

12.6%

Fitness and wellness programs

85.4%

14.7%

Visual arts/crafts programs

85.2%

14.8%

Tennis lessons and leagues

84.1%

15.9%

EGaming/Esports

84.0%

16.0%

Outdoor/nature programming

83.0%

17.0%

Summer camps

82.6%

17.4%

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) classes

82.5%

17.5%

Gymnastics/tumbling programs

82.2%

17.8%

Pickleball lessons and leagues

80.5%

19.5%

Programs for people with disabilities

76.7%

23.3%

Senior programs

74.9%

25.1%

Teen/tween programs

74.3%

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19. If you selected “Unsatisfied” for any program in the previous question, please indicate what aspects you feel need improvement? Answered: 766 Skipped: 1,732 (147 skipped due to Q16/Q17 response)

20. Are there programs and/or events not currently provided by the Palatine Park District that you would like to see added? Answered: 522 Skipped: 1,976 522 participants chose to write comments.

I didn’t mark unsatisfied for any programs

Cost is too high

5.2%

21. What do you think should be the Palatine Park District’s priority in the next 5 years? Please rank the following list from most (1) to least (11) important by using the arrows on the right or dragging the gray bars up or down for each item. Answers were weighted, with the highest numbers indicating greatest importance. Answered: 1,391 Skipped: 1,107

Don’t know what is available

4.8%

Expand/improve program options and special events

59.8%

Other (please specify)

26.9%

Does not fit my schedule

10.8%

Does not fit my interests

3.8%

Covid concerns

0.0% 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

8.3

Emphasize environmental preservation

7.5

Maintain existing infrastructure

7.5

New park and facility improvements

7.5

Focus on bettering health and wellness offerings

Participants who selected “Other” were asked to provide additional aspects of programs and/or events that need improvements. 206 participants chose to write comments. Some of the choices provided received zero responses. These are included in the results table for reference.

6.9

Focus on and demonstrate green energy practices & policies

5.8

Preserve and improve natural areas

5.7

Innovation and emerging trends

5.4

Safety and security of public spaces Regional magnet for activities Special events

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22. Including yourself, how many people of each age group reside in your household? Answered: 1,373 Skipped: 1,125 Under age 5

Ages 80+ Ages 65-79

175

366 Ages 50-64

Ages 5-9

375 576

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634 820 423 419 Ages 10-14

Ages 35-49

Ages 15-19

Ages 20-34 Under age 5

Ages 5-9

Ages 10-14

Ages 15-19

Ages 20-34

Ages 35-49

Ages 50-64

Ages 65-79

Ages 80+

23. What languages are spoken in your household? Answered: 1,404 Skipped: 1,094 120% 100% 80%

99.9%

60% 40% 20% 0%

3.9% English

Spanish

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24. Which park do you live closest to? Please refer to the Inventory Map provided (Pick one) Answered: 1,388 Skipped: 1,110 Birchwood Park 11.2%

1.4%

Juniper Park

5.3%

Sycamore Park

1.3%

Community Park

5.3%

Towne Square

1.2%

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports Fields

5.1%

The Grove

1.2%

I don't know

4.1%

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

1.2%

Maple Park

3.9%

Cardinal Park

1.2%

Celtic Park

3.9%

Doug Lindberg Park

1.1%

Willowwood Park

3.8%

Chestnut Park

1.1%

Ost Field

3.0%

Sparrow Park

0.9%

Hummingbird Park

3.0%

Birchwood Park South

0.9%

Robin Park

2.6%

Mulberry Park

0.7%

Eagle Park

2.5%

Chickadee Park

0.7%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

2.5%

Partridge Park

0.7%

Meadowlark Park

2.5%

Dove Park

0.5%

Hawthorne Park

2.5%

Wilke Marsh

0.4%

Mallard Park

2.4%

Peregrine Park

0.4%

Margreth Riemer Reservoir

2.3%

Whipporwill Park

0.3%

Falcon Park

2.3%

Locust Park

0.2%

Oak Park

2.2%

Palatine Prairie

0.1%

Cottonwood Park

2.0%

Willowwood Park Greenway

0.0%

Cedar Park

2.0%

Paul Douglas Trail Connection

0.0%

Osage Park

2.0%

Partridge Trail Connection

0.0%

Heron Park

1.9%

Partridge Greenway

0.0%

Finch Park

1.8%

Palatine Trail

0.0%

Ashwood Park

1.7%

Dundee Road Trail

0.0%

Wally Degner Park

1.7%

Community Center Park / Ost Field

0.0%

Cherrywood Park

1.5%

Bikeway Greenway

0.0%

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25. What is your favorite Palatine Park District park? Please refer to the Inventory Map provided. Answered: 1,240 Skipped: 1,258 Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports Fields 21.5%

Cardinal Park

0.5%

Community Park

Cedar Park

0.4%

Wilke Marsh

0.3%

12.4%

Birchwood Park

11.9%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

5.7%

Chickadee Park

0.3%

Celtic Park

5.7%

Wally Degner Park

0.2%

Maple Park

4.9%

Peregrine Park

0.2%

Falcon Park

4.9%

Locust Park

0.2%

Margreth Riemer Reservoir

4.8%

Cottonwood Park

0.2%

Hummingbird Park

2.3%

Sparrow Park

0.2%

Eagle Park

2.3%

Robin Park

0.2%

Oak Park

2.3%

Finch Park

0.2%

Ost Field

1.9%

Sycamore Park

0.1%

Plum Grove Reservoir

1.8%

Mulberry Park

0.1%

Palatine Prairie

1.8%

Heron Park

0.1%

Hawthorne Park

1.7%

Willowwood Park Greenway

0.0%

Birchwood Park South

1.5%

Whipporwill Park

0.0%

Willowwood Park

1.3%

Paul Douglas Trail Connection

0.0%

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

1.3%

Partridge Trail Connection

0.0%

Towne Square

1.1%

Partridge Park

0.0%

Meadowlark Park

0.9%

Partridge Greenway

0.0%

Mallard Park

0.9%

Palatine Trail

0.0%

Doug Lindberg Park

0.8%

Dundee Road Trail

0.0%

The Grove

0.7%

Dove Park

0.0%

Juniper Park

0.7%

Community Center Park / Ost Field

0.0%

Cherrywood Park

0.6%

Chestnut Park

0.0%

Ashwood Park

0.6%

Bikeway Greenway

0.0%

Osage Park

0.5%

None of the above

0.0%

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20%

30%

10%

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26. Why is the park you selected your favorite Palatine Park District park? Answered: 675 Skipped: 1,823 27. Thank you for your participation! Please provide any additional comments here. Answered: 392 Skipped: 2,106

Summary of Written Comments

The following is a summary of the top comments received across all 14 questions which allowed open-ended participant responses (excluding demographics questions). In total, 3,949 written responses were received. The following summary identifies overall themes and the five most frequently received topics relating to those themes. Quantities pertaining to a specific theme or topic are represented as approximate numbers since some responses included multiple topics within a single comment and some were open to interpretation. The provided quantities refer to the theme or topic mentioned, so a single comment may be included in multiple locations depending on its content. About 5,175 comments were identified from the survey responses. 1. Operations and Policy (about 1,254 comments) • Improve park hours and scheduling. (about 378 comments) • Reduce or eliminate user fees for certain amenities. (about 324 comments) • Improve reservation systems for fields and facilities. (about 258 comments) • Enhance safety and security measures. (about 176 comments) • Increase staffing and ranger presence at golf course. (about 118 comments) 2. Sports Facilities (about 1,123 comments) • Improve and expand baseball and softball fields. (about 298 comments) • Add or improve soccer fields. (about 282 comments) • Add or improve basketball courts. (about 182 comments) • Improve or add pickleball and tennis courts. (about 178 comments) • Provide more multi-sport indoor facilities. (about 183 comments) 3. Stables/Equestrian Services (about 976 comments) • Interest in the Palatine Stables re-opening. (about 682 comments) • Interest in specific equestrian programs. (about 294 comments) • Horseback riding and lessons. (about 198 comments) • Horse shows, events, and equestrian programs. (about 96 comments)

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4. Park Improvements (about 939 comments) • Improve playgrounds, including new equipment, better safety features, and modernized designs. (about 142 comments) • Add or upgrade park benches, picnic tables, and shade structures. (about 126 comments) • Improve and expand trails and walking paths, including better surfacing and connectivity. (about 118 comments) • Add or enhance lighting for safety and usability at night. (about 97 comments) • Improve restroom facilities, including cleanliness, accessibility, and availability. (about 84 comments) 5. Programming (about 470 comments) • Add or expand arts, music, and cultural programs. (about 122 comments) • Offer more youth and teen programs, including after-school activities. (about 95 comments) • Increase fitness and wellness classes for adults and seniors. (about 84 comments) • Provide more family-oriented events and activities. (about 84 comments) • Create more sports leagues and recreational opportunities. (about 85 comments) 6. Repairs and Maintenance (about 150 comments) • Improve park cleanliness and trash removal. (about 44 comments) • Maintain and repair playground equipment. (about 36 comments) • Improve trail and pathway upkeep. (about 27 comments) • Maintain sports fields and courts. (about 25 comments) • Improve restroom maintenance and cleanliness. (about 18 comments) 7. Aquatics (about 102 comments) • Add an indoor pool for year-round swimming and aquatic activities. (about 38 comments) • Provide swimming lessons, exercise classes, and other aquatic programs. (about 25 comments) • Provide competitive swimming facilities and spectator seating. (about 18 comments) • Improve locker rooms, showers, and changing facilities. (about 12 comments) • Requests for accessibility features such as lifts and zero-entry pools. (about 9 comments)

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8. Community Spaces (about 97 comments) • Create or improve community gathering spaces. (about 28 comments) • Add more indoor meeting rooms and event spaces. (about 22 comments) • Provide outdoor pavilions and picnic shelters. (about 19 comments) • Develop flexible multipurpose facilities. (about 14 comments) • Improve rental processes and affordability. (about 14 comments) 9. Accessibility (about 54 comments) • Improve ADA accessibility in playgrounds. (about 18 comments) • Provide accessible trails and pathways. (about 12 comments) • Improve accessible parking. (about 10 comments) • Add sensory-friendly amenities for neurodiverse users. (about 7 comments) • Improve signage for accessibility features. (about 7 comments) 10. Environmental (about 10 comments) • Preserve natural areas and open space. (about 4 comments) • Add native plantings and pollinator gardens. (about 2 comments) • Implement sustainable landscaping practices. (about 2 comments) • Improve water conservation. (about 1 comment) • Provide environmental education programs. (about 1 comment)

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Community Meeting Methodology

The Palatine Park District hosted a community meeting on April 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Golden Eagle Room at Falcon Park Recreation Center. All members of the public were invited to attend and participate in the meeting’s workshop and were notified of the meeting about 2-weeks in advance via a Park District e-blast to 21,000 e-mails, Park District social media posts, and the Play on, Palatine! project website. The date and time were also shared at the Palatine Park Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary meetings. The meeting was facilitated by planning team consultants from Hitchcock Design Group (HDG). Park District staff and Board members intentionally did not attend to encourage community comfort in sharing their honest opinions. In total, 22 people attended the meeting and participated in the workshop. Participants were given a notecard and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for Palatine Park District relating to parks and facilities. They then selected their top two to write down on sticky notes. HDG facilitated organizing the responses into the following categories. Throughout the organizational phase, participants 114

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were given the opportunity to share clarifications on their sticky notes, confirm categorizations, and adjust the name of each category. The following items are organized by category with included ideas listed as sub-bullets where applicable. Comments are provided as direct quotes of the information provided and have not been edited.

Community Meeting Results

Expand Fitness • Online fitness • Fitness classes at Birchwood Improving Available Times • Better program times for working families • Pool hours to be expanded. Closest pool closes at 6:00 pm Active Adult and Senior Programming • Programming – adult day care for elderly • More programming for empty nesters to remain physically active (50+ age group) • Better programs for 50+

Keep Stables • Save our stables • Bring back stables • Bring horses back Multi-Use Spaces • Large banquet halls for rent • Co-working spaces • Meeting rooms More Trails • More bike trails • More multi-use pathways • More bike-related trails and paths Better Communication • Diversity in language • Text alerts Maintain • Take care of what you have

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Sustainable • Follow sustainable practices – preserve natural habitat, reduce water waste, better energy management • Be more sustainable in all areas

Community Meeting Prioritization

Category indicated in green, a sub-category in orange, or an item within it in blue.

Indoor Pool • Indoor lap pool • Indoor pool/hot tub/sauna More Facilities Indoor/Outdoor • Improve and Add Indoor Space • More amenities like gyms for weightlifting • Flexible gyms – volleyball, pickleball, and basketball • Health facilities workout equipment • Better lighting indoor at Community Park courts • Update facilities/amphitheater • Programs at Parks • More dog park locations • Disc golf • Sound/video at amphitheater • More soccer • Outdoor sports facilities • Mountain bike park • Towne Square events Comfort Amenities at Parks • Water fountains • More restrooms at sports fields • Shade to sit near play spaces Ensure Decisions Have the Greatest Impact/Most People Served

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Stakeholder Input Methodology

The planning team conducted a series of stakeholder interviews on May 15, 2025 to gather perspectives from key community partners and organizational leaders. Representatives from local schools, municipalities, environmental and special-interest groups, and youth athletic organizations were invited to participate. Nineteen (19) total community stakeholders representing 14 organizations attended and participated in answering a series of questions from Hitchcock Design group. Following introductions, Hitchcock Design Group provided an overview of the Comprehensive Master Plan process, goals of the plan, and schedule. HDG also provided a link to the project website and community survey for more information. Participants were informed that their sessions would be recorded for the use in a meeting summary, but responses would remain anonymous. Participants were asked various questions from the following list to facilitate open discussion. Not every participant was asked all the questions based on the attendees and the organizations they represent, and the progression of the conversation.

Interview Questions: 1. 2.

3. 4. 5. 6.

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Are you a resident within the Palatine Park District jurisdictional boundaries? How long have you lived in Palatine or the surrounding area? What organization do you represent and how long have you been with them? Have you had past involvement or partnership with the Palatine Park District? In your experience working or coordinating with Palatine Park District, what has worked well? What are some areas that could be improved? How is your organization expecting to provide recreation over the next 5 years and how can Palatine Park District be involved? What service, facility, or amenity gaps do you feel exist in the region? Are there any programs and/or events in which you are affiliated with that include the Palatine Park District and are there improvements or additional resources needed? In comparing recreation providers within the local region, what do you prefer about Palatine Park District offerings and what do you prefer at other locations? What programs do you currently participate in or have in the past that you feel are beneficial to the community? How could those be improved or expanded on? What additional programs, perhaps some that you don’t actively participate in, do you support, and feel would benefit the community as a whole?

10. Based on today’s discussion, what do you think are the top priorities the Palatine Park District should focus on for the next five years? 11. Do you see other opportunities for increased or added partnerships with the Palatine Park District?

General Comments

The following list is a summary of participant responses, but not direct quotes. Items that are followed by a number in parentheses indicate the number of times that item was listed if multiple stakeholders had similar responses. Residency & Community Connection • Most interviewees are residents or longtime members of the Palatine community. • Even non-resident partners have longstanding relationships with Palatine Park District through facilities or programming collaborations. Organizational Partnerships & Collaboration • Palatine Park District maintains strong, multi-decade partnerships with local organizations. • Partnerships are generally positive and essential; Palatine Park District provides facilities, maintenance, support for programming, and event coordination. CHAPTER 2

• Some past challenges with transparency and communication have improved with recent leadership changes. Program Offerings & Community Needs • Strengths include well-maintained facilities (2), quality staff (4), and responsiveness to partner needs. (2) • Areas needing improvement include: • More awareness and marketing of programs. • Senior Center • Inclusion programs • Additional school-day-off programming and childcare options. (3) • More flexible program timing (e.g., afternoon athletics sessions). (2) • Inclusion of accessible play areas for children with disabilities. • Feedback suggests expanding engagement and outreach to underserved areas. • The Palatine Park District offers a wide variety of programs and events: athletics, fitness, inclusion services, cultural events, senior programs, library collaborations, and historic tours. Facilities & Service Gaps • Athletic fields and lighting of interest across youth sports groups. Current field availability limits program growth and year-round play. (4) • Indoor facilities: Lack of indoor turf fields or dome facilities limits winter sports and all-season activities. (3) • Field security: Issues with open access leading to loitering, vandalism, and damage (e.g., Palatine High School). lead to a desire for controlled access and secure fields. (2) CONNECT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

• Cost concerns: Some residents find program or golf course fees prohibitive, limiting participation. (2) • Senior Center: Facility funding and staffing limitations affect program expansion and public engagement. • Historical Society: Seeking a museum director role for better tour coordination. • Online registration: Some users find the Palatine Park District’s system difficult to navigate. Community & Regional Recreation Context • The Palatine Park District provides a variety of community events. (3) • Palatine Park District is viewed as wellmanaged and offering a broader range of programs than neighboring areas. (3) • Other providers have more developed packages for events (e.g., golf outings) or different program schedules, which could be an opportunity for competitive improvement. Future Directions & Priorities • Field expansion: Build more athletic fields with lighting, especially to meet demand from youth soccer and other sports leagues. (4) • Partnerships: Continue strengthening ties with NWSRA, Senior Center, Historical Society, Library, and sports affiliates. Look for opportunities to share facilities more efficiently. (4) • Indoor year-round facilities: Explore options for a turf dome or multi-use indoor recreation spaces to support winter programming and practice. (3) • Marketing & Outreach: Increase advertising for senior services, cultural programs, school-day-off camps, and inclusion initiatives. (3)

• Childcare & school-day programming: Address gaps for working families needing care on school holidays and breaks, potentially through collaboration with library and community centers. (3) • Facility management & security: Improve access control to reduce vandalism and loitering at athletic fields. (2) • Program timing & accessibility: Offer more varied program times and address accessibility needs for families with disabilities. (2) • Community-wide events: Promote free or low-cost concerts, festivals, and events to build community spirit and engagement. (2) • Historic preservation: Ensure longterm commitment to maintain historic properties while balancing growth and expansion.

Summary of Top 3 Priorities Across Interviews 1. Expand and improve athletic facilities: More fields, lights, and indoor turf spaces to support increasing youth sports participation and year-round use. (5) 2. Enhance communication and marketing: Increase awareness and outreach for programs across all demographics, including seniors, families, and inclusion communities. (4) 3. Strengthen partnerships and community engagement: Deepen collaboration with longtime partners and invest in shared facility use, historic preservation, and community event programming. (4)

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Staff Workshop Methodology

The Palatine Park District hosted four staff workshops on April 9, 2025. Staff were split up into groups consisting of Parks and Planning (28 participants), District Services and Finance (12 participants), Recreation and Facilities (16 participants), and Leadership (8 participants). Participants were given a notecard and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for Palatine Park District relating to parks and facilities. They then selected their top two to write down on sticky notes. The planning team facilitated organizing the responses into categories. Throughout the organizational phase, participants were given the opportunity to share clarifications on their sticky notes, confirm categorizations, and adjust the name of each category. The following items are direct quotes of the provided information and have not been edited.

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Parks and Planning Staff Results

New Amenities • More dog space • Mini golf course • Real baseball dugouts • Scoreboards at Hamilton baseball field Park Renovation • Update community park playground • Update Robin Park • Less mulch, more rubber grounds • FAC – new waterslides Add More Parks on Southside More Bike Trails Natural Areas • Nature/native planting areas • Green initiative, native area restoration and conservation • Wilke Marsh Nature Center – bee hives, natives trail, nature play space with splash pad • Focus on more native landscape • Wilke Marsh wetland and nature center • Native area and trail management • Better care of plant beds rather than re-doing beds • Restoring degraded/unused land

• Energy efficiency and sustainability • Better organization of our materials • Build designated equipment facility for parks and planning, leave CSF Fleet Upgrades • Fleet update • Old fleet • New fleet/tools • New tools/mower/tractor Better Security at Parks Special Events • Winter light show • Fishing derby

Parks and Planning Staff Priority Categories

Category indicated in green and sub-category item indicated in blue.

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District Services and Finance Staff Results

Improve Outdoor Amenities • Develop dog park – currently no signage, washrooms old, outdated • Multi-generational park amenities

District Services and Finance Staff Priority Categories

Category indicated in green, a sub-category in orange, or an item within it in blue.

Expand Nature-Based Options • Nature center and programming • Nature center and more nature programming Indoor spaces • Improve/New Public Spaces • Bigger fitness center, more than 1 location • New facility – indoor water park • Bigger gym • More/Different Spaces • New facilities • Updated facilities • New facilities • Bigger facility/office spaces • Consolidated/expanded office space • More office space Improve Accessibility, Safety, and Inclusivity • Handicap accessible rooms/parking/facilities • Accessible language • Sensory parks and spaces People Operations • Employee retention • Restructure…again Improved Communications

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Facility Overhaul • Update Cutting Hall • Expand and renovate indoor spaces • Upgrade facilities • Buildings need updating • Update Birchwood and Community Center and expand facilities • Modernize and update facilities • Facility renovations, especially Community Center and Cutting Hall • Update buildings and add office space • Update and renovate older facilities • Reorganize Community Center use • Community Center lobby, major help and revamp • Easily accessible storage • More programming space • Addition of childcare center at Community Center for fitness center members • Proper indoor aquatic center • Versatile program rooms • Expansion of indoor spaces/modernization of indoor spaces • Expansion of fitness center at Community Center and addition of fitness room at Community Center

Recreation and Facilities Staff Priority Categories

Category indicated in green and sub-category item indicated in blue.

Morale • Improve staff morale. Everyone is depressed More Fields • Add more athletic fields to rent and program (grass and turf ) Re-Evaluate Special Events • Free community events across District locations • Special events could target young adults (21-29 y/o) Partnership • Closer ties with location businesses (library/chamber) • More programs (arts, crafts) for adults • Get out of bad agreements Communications, Internal and External • Improved communication/marketing on Palatine Park District offerings • Communications CONNECT: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

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Leadership Staff Results

Programs • Out of the box events and programs – refresh the old • Adult programming • New programs/offerings Financial • Cost recovery strategy/philosophy Green Initiatives • “Green” parks equipment (electric) Parks

• Fully inclusive playground • More accessible opportunities in the parks/playgrounds • Find large property for athletics • Cricket pitch

Facilities • Golf course clubhouse/pro shop reno • Cutting Hall updated • Renovate Community Center • Renovate Birchwood Rec Center • Climbing wall options (indoor/outdoor) • Better preschool space – update, consolidation • Update Rec Centers – safety and security, functionality, use space efficiently • Expand fitness options/equipment • Updates to grow programs • Expand facilities (fitness/gymnastics) • Larger fitness center • Infrastructure/facility expansion and improvements

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Category indicated in green and sub-category item indicated in blue.

Aquatic Facilities • An indoor pool that we don’t share with Harper • Indoor Aquatic Center • Renovate FAC (family aquatic center) - built 1947, reno 1999 • Large splash pad • Splash pad • Remodel pools – indoor and outdoor, efficiency, safety and security Admin Facilities • Admin building, then reno current office area for programs • A central administration building • Better admin space • Better office space • Office space

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Board Input Methodology

Members of the Palatine Park District board completed an in-person workshop at their Board meeting on June 9, 2025. Five board members attended and participated in a workshop. During the workshop, participants were given note cards and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for the Park District relating to parks, facilities, programs, and services. Participants were then asked to select the two items from their lists that were most important to them and to write them down on post-it notes. The planning team then organized the prioritized responses into categories with direction from the participants, with each participant then voting on the items most important to them. The following list is a record of their responses.

Board Workshop Results

Outdoor Athletics • Turf fields (synthetic) • More outdoor turf (synthetic) Parks and Open Space • Common green space / community gardens Financial • Help to provide funding for low-income families • More marketing / more grant opportunities

Recreation Facility • Expand Falcon Park, 2nd floor ready • Falcon Park expansion • Community Center expansion • Program space - athletics, rentals, events, patio, firepit Active Adult Facilities • Space needs – Senior Center facility • Move seniors to better, appropriate space Admin Facility • Space needs – admin office space • Central offices (building)

Special Facilities • Improve and reopen the stables • Banquet space at golf course and club house improvements Aquatic Facilities • Indoor pool facility • Improve access to indoor pool • Indoor pool • Less distance from parking

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Board Workshop Prioritization

Category indicated in green and sub-category item indicated in blue.

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Active Adult Questionnaire Methodology

The Palatine Park District distributed an Active Adults Questionnaire to adults at the Palatine Senior Center. The survey included ten open-ended questions focused on participants’ involvement with the Park District, their satisfaction levels, and suggestions for future improvements or changes. A total of 31 responses were collected. The following items are a summary of the information received. Items are followed by a number in parentheses indicating the number of times that item was listed if multiple participants had the same response.

Questionnaire Results

What do you enjoy most about the Palatine Park District’s parks and facilities? • Playing Mahjong (11) • Meeting new people (5) • Senior Center (5) • Playing bridge (3) • Playing pinochle (3) • The swimming pool (3) • Concerts (2) • Pickleball (1) • Amphitheater (1) • Walking in the parks (1) Are there any challenges that make it difficult for you to visit or enjoy our parks and/or facilities? • Parking • Transportation to and from • The automatic doors have helped • Very little handicap parking How satisfied are you with the accessibility and comfort of our parks and facilities? • Satisfied (24) • It’s okay (2)

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Which Palatine Park District programs or classes do you currently participate in, if any? • Mahjong (16) • Pinochle (3) • Bridge (3) • Pickleball (2) • Cards (2) • Fitness classes (1) • Cutting Hall plays (1) • Outings with the Senior Center (1) • Trips (1) • Musical events (1) • Girls night out (1) • Palatine concert band (1) What types of programs or activities would you like to see added for active adults? • Hand and foot card game (2) • Swoop (1) • Adult educational classes at the high school or college facilities (1) • Puzzles (1) • Outdoor bandshell concerts (1) • Book club (1) • More card games (1) • Table tennis (1) CHAPTER 2

What kinds of special events (e.g., concerts, holiday celebrations, educational talks) interest you the most? • Educational talks (5) • Concerts (4) • Holiday celebrations (3) • Income tax services (2) • More day trips (1) • Music (1) • Motown (1) • Theater (1) • Games (1) • Pinochle (1) • Local history (1)

What is your preferred way to receive information about Palatine Park District offerings (e.g., Palatine Park District website, e-newsletters/ emails, social media, conversations with Park District staff, word of mouth, promotions at special events, seasonal program guide, outdoor electronic sign, etc.)? • Email (15) • E newsletter (7) • Mail (5) • Text (5) • All of the above (2) • Word of mouth (2) • Seasonal program guide (2)

Are there specific times of day or week that work best for you to attend programs and/or special events? • No specified day (5) • Afternoons (3) • Most mornings (2) • Weekdays any time (2) • Fridays (2) • Afternoons during the week (1) • Tuesday and Thursday mornings (1) • Daytime (1) • Tuesdays (1) • Monday (1) • Monday and Wednesday (1) • Monday, Tuesday, and Friday (1) • Weekends (1)

Is there anything else you’d like to share that could help us better serve active adults in our community? • Pinochle tournaments (4) • Randy at Mahjong does a wonderful job (1) • More activities for seniors (1) • Promote PTSCC more (1) • Art fairs (1) • Lessons and activities (1) • Keep doing all of the fun events (1)

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Pop-Up Event Methodology

The Palatine Park District hosted a community special event, Big Trucks, on May 3, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Family Aquatic Center. The event was advertised on Park District program brochures, social media, and the Play on, Palatine! project website. Planning team consultants from Hitchcock Design Group (HDG) operated a booth at the event to collect feedback and promote the online survey. Approximately 200-300 attendees attended the 3-hour event. Participants interacted with three boards where they could respond to the question “What should the Palatine Park District focus on for parks, facilities, programs and special events over the next 5-10 years?” by writing comments on sticky notes and placing them on the relevant board. In addition, one board featured four multiple-choice questions, and participants used sticky dots to indicate their answers.

Pop-Up Event Results

What should the agency focus on over the next five years, specific to parks? • Shorter basketball hoops at some playgrounds • Indoor playground area for wintertime • More shade at playground • Shade structures at playgrounds and/or more trees • Swings • Open pool every day • Main pool facility update • Community Center locker room needs more stalls for private changing, at least in the boys • Play rubber surface

What should the agency focus on over the next five years, specific to programs and special events? • Mishandle stable closure – want back • Some playground maintenance – improve overall • Teen sewing classes • More daytime classes • Programs for parents of young kids that also have childcare • Programs for kids under 5 after 5:00 PM • Add a gym What should the agency focus on over the next five years, specific to facilities? • I need horses • Horses • Horses please • Please bring the horses back • Update stables and the main pool • Indoor pool • Pool

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Connect Phase Summary The Connect Phase results, combined with the information gathered in the Analyze Phase, directly influence the strategies developed in the following phase of the Comprehensive Master Plan process. The following summaries are high level priorities and themes identified in each community engagement platform:

Trends Summary

The Palatine Park District Connect Phase findings are generally aligned with key national, state, and local recreation trends. National and State trends document increasing levels of recreation participation over time, with most people using localized services near their homes and neighborhoods according to the SCORP. Nationally, more people are becoming active and older adults are becoming active and/or staying active longer into life. These increased recreation participation trends align with Palatine Park District records and are relevant to the District’s growing active adult population which is largely aging in place.

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The top trending activities that were also represented in the Connect Phase planning process include a high priority placed on trails and paths for walking, jogging, and biking documented in national, state, and local reports. Other high priority or high interest activities identified in Palatine and in trends reports include fitness facility activities such as weightlifting, and resistance and cardio machines (national and local), racquet sports, especially pickleball (national and state), and swimming (national and local). National trends also identified increases in sports participation which is represented throughout Palatine feedback, especially for the youth age groups. In general, national and local trends show increasing diversity in the types of recreation people do and aspire to participate in which is also

reflected in the broad range of topics provided by Palatine residents through surveys, meetings, and comments. While not as prominent in the planning process, other national and state trending activities focused on outdoor enjoyment and nature such as wildlife and bird watching while Palatine Connect Phase participants expressed interest in conservation and environmental stewardship. Agency funding priorities identified in the SCORP also align with Palatine feedback with the top results consisting of maintenance of existing holdings, environmental/ conservation programming, and developing/ improving land and water open spaces.

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Statistically Vaild Survey

ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households in the Palatine Park District. Residents who received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by mail or completing it online. The statistically valid survey collected 325 responses. The full report was provided under separate cover for reference and below are some key highlights of the results. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR), developed by ETC Institute, provides organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weighs (1) the importance that residents place on amenities/ facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the park amenity and/or facility. Based on the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following park amenities and/or facilities were rated as high priorities for investment: Highest ranked priority park and facility investments (listed in order): • Walking, hiking and biking trails • Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) • Aquatics (outdoor) • Small Neighborhood Parks • Environmental/nature education center • Running/walking track • Community center/Recreation center Highest ranked priority programming investments (listed in order): • Adult fitness and wellness programs • Outdoor/nature programming • Senior programs • Special events • Cultural enrichment programs • Adult aquatics

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Other notable outcomes from the statistically valid survey include: Use of Facilities Most (79%) respondents report visiting Palatine Park District parks and/or recreation facilities during the past year. Of these respondents, most (95%) rated the overall physical condition of the parks and recreation facilities as either “excellent” (34%) or “good” (61%). The three facilities most important to households are the Community Center (48%), Family Aquatic Center (25%), and Falcon Park Recreation Center (24%). Communication Methods Respondents most often learn about Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events via the seasonal program guide (68%), Palatine Park District website (58%), and e-newsletters/emails (41%). These are also the three methods respondents most prefer to use. Program Participation Almost half (47%) of respondents report participating in programs or events offered by the Palatine Park District in the past year. Of these respondents, most (95%) rated the overall quality of programs as either “good” (51%) or “excellent” (44%). Barriers to Participation Respondents most often said their household does not use Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities, or programs or does not use them more often because they are too busy (31%), program times are inconvenient (22%), or program or facility is not offered (17%). Equestrian Facility Fifty-eight percent (58%) of total respondents indicate they do not want the Palatine Park District to construct a new equestrian facility, thirty-

two percent (32%) indicate yes they would like a new equestrian facility, and ten percent (10%) of respondents opted to skip this question. The highest ranked facilities and/or amenities that respondents think would be most appropriate for the former Palatine Stables property are pickleball courts (14%), walking/hiking/biking trails (12%), off‐leash dog park (10%), environmental/nature education center (10%), fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) (9%) and large Community Park (8%). Maintenance and Upgrades Respondents generally prefer maintenance over upgrading facilities. Respondents most highly prioritized the existing sports fields (39%) and Family Aquatic Center (38%) as either “very important” or “somewhat important” to maintain. The highest ranked facilities respondents would be most willing to fund upgrades to with their tax dollars are existing walking and biking trails (26%), Community Fitness Center (18%), existing Neighborhood Parks (17%) and Community Center (14%).

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The online survey was open to the public soliciting feedback, collecting a total of 2,498 responses with approximately 79% self-reporting as residents of the Palatine Park District. The full report was provided under separate cover for reference and below are some key highlights of the results. Overall Priority Investments (listed in order): • Expand/improve program options and special events • Maintain existing infrastructure • New park and facility improvements • Emphasize environmental preservation • Focus on bettering health and wellness offerings PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN

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Highest ranked priority park investments (listed in order): • Walking, hiking and biking trails • Playgrounds • Large Community Parks • Small Neighborhood Parks • Aquatics (outdoor)offerings • Open space conservation areas Highest ranked priority facility investments (listed in order): • Community/Recreation Center • Running/walking track • Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) • Aquatics (indoor) Other notable outcomes from the survey include: Use of Facilities Most respondents (75%-92%) indicate they are satisfied with the overall physical condition of the parks and recreation facilities and the quality of programs and special events offered. Program Participation A majority (90%) of respondents reported participating in programs or events offered by the Palatine Park District in the past year. Of these respondents, most (70-90%) indicated their satisfaction with program offerings. Respondents indicated the following recommendations for new/expanded programs and special events: • Equestrian facilities and programs (education, lessons, camps, parties, boarding, therapy programs, shows, etc.) • Indoor soccer facilities, leagues, and training • STEM/STEAM programs • Social and creative classes 132

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• Adult and senior fitness and wellness programs • Gardening, environmental education, and nature-based activities • Programs tailored to homeschoolers and children with special needs • More flexible schedules including weekend and evening weekday offerings to accommodate working families Barriers to Participation Only a small percentage of respondents indicate their household had not utilized Palatine Park District parks (3%), facilities (5%) or programs (10%) in the past year, most frequently stating they are too far from residence (31%), use other park and open space (23%) or are too busy (19%). Equestrian Facility Twenty-four percent (24.7%) of total respondents indicate they do not want the Palatine Park District to construct a new equestrian facility, thirty-four percent (34.5%) indicate yes, they would like a new equestrian facility, and forty percent (40.8%) of respondents opted to skip this question. The highest ranked facilities and/or amenities that respondents think would be most appropriate for the former Palatine Stables property are indoor field turf (26%), indoor aquatics (21%), soccer fields (21%), outdoor turf fields (17%), and walking/ hiking/biking trails (13%).

Community Meeting

The Palatine Park District hosted a community meeting in the Golden Eagle Room at Falcon Park Recreation Center. In total, 22 people attended the meeting and participated in the workshop. Participants were given a note card and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for Palatine Park District relating to parks, facilities, and programs. They then selected their top two to write down on sticky notes. HDG facilitated organizing the responses into categories and participants voted on their top priorities from the posted categories. Highest ranked priority items: • More walking/hiking/biking trails (15%) • Native area and trail management including implementing green initiatives (12%) • New/expand/upgrades to indoor facilities (12%) • New equestrian facility (10%)

Stakeholder Interviews

The six stakeholder interviews were conducted as facilitated small group discussions and are summarized below: Recurring themes and highest priority items: • New and improved recreation facilities » Indoor aquatics » Lighted artificial turf fields » Clubhouse / Pro-Shop • Improved bike and pedestrian infrastructure • Increased support and visibility for partner organizations and scholarship programs

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Staff Workshops

The Palatine Park District hosted four (4) staff workshops with sixty-four (64) participants in attendance. Staff were asked a series of focus questions to help staff answer the question “What should the Palatine Park District focus on over the next 5-10 years?” Participants were asked to brainstorm ideas and select their top three (3) most important before voting for their highest priority item. The following summarizes feedback from participants. Highest ranked priority items: • New/expand/upgrades to indoor facilities » Administration Building » Community / Recreation Center » Fitness Center » Gymnasium » Maintenance Facility » Cutting Hall » Clubhouse / Pro-Shop » Consolidated Preschool Facility • Native area and trail management including implementing green initiatives • Communications (internal and external) • Fleet upgrades

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The Palatine Park District hosted a board workshop at the Palatine Park District Community Center. Board members were asked a series of focus questions to help staff answer the question “What should the Palatine Park District focus on over the next 5-10 years?” Participants were asked to brainstorm ideas and select their top three (3) most important before voting for their highest priority item. The following summarizes feedback from participants.

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Highest ranked priority items: • New/expand/upgrades to indoor facilities » Administration Building » Senior Center Facility » Community / Recreation Center

Popup Event

The Palatine Park District hosted a community popup event, Big Trucks, at the Family Aquatic Center. Participants interacted with three boards where they could respond using sticky notes. In addition, four boards featured multiple-choice questions, and participants used sticky dots to indicate their answers. Attendees were also invited to share any comments or suggestions regarding the Palatine Park District’s parks and facilities with comment cards. The following summarizes feedback from participants. Parks and Facilities: Respondents provided improvement ideas for parks, including shorter basketball hoops, more shade structures or additional trees, the addition of swings at some playgrounds, rubber play surfaces for safety, and enhanced playground maintenance. For facilities, comments included the need to keep the pool open daily (but did not specify which pool), stated a desire to upgrade the main pool facility, and interest in having an indoor pool to complement existing amenities. Improvements to the Community Center locker rooms, particularly more private changing stalls for boys, was also noted. The addition of a gym and indoor playground for winter use were also recommended.

Equestrian Comments: Six of the 24 written comments requested that horses and/or stables be provided. Satisfaction: • 84% participants rated the physical condition of the parks and facilities as “excellent” (38%) or “good” (46%) • 78% participants rated the quality of programs and/or special events as “excellent” (43%) or “good” (35%)

Active Adult Questionnaire

The Palatine Park District distributed an Active Adults Questionnaire to adults at the Palatine Senior Center. A total of 31 participants responded to the questionnaire answering questions about current engagement, satisfaction, and suggestions for improvement. Parks and Facilities: The majority of respondents (77%) expressed satisfaction with the accessibility and comfort of the parks and facilities, though a few felt improvements could still be made. Barriers to participation include limited parking, especially for those needing handicapped spaces, and transportation challenges. However, some respondents noted that recent automatic door installations have improved accessibility.

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Programs and Special Events: Participants reported a wide range of program involvement, with mahjong (16 mentions) leading. Many also participate in card games, pickleball, fitness classes, and Senior Center outings. Cultural events like Cutting Hall plays, musical performances, and Girls Night Out are also popular. When asked about new program ideas, participants suggested adding more card games (e.g., Hand and Foot, Swoop), as well as puzzles, book clubs, table tennis, outdoor concerts, and adult educational classes. For special events, there was interest in musicbased programming (including Motown), educational talks, holiday celebrations, local day trips, and theater outings. A few also requested practical offerings, like income tax assistance.

Administrative: In terms of communication, participants prefer to receive information via email, followed by e-newsletters, mail, and text messages. Some also rely on word of mouth and the seasonal program guide, with some indicating a desire for multiple communication methods. Additional feedback included praise for staff and suggestions for more senior-specific activities, better promotion of PTSCC, more pinochle tournaments, art fairs, and continuing current popular events.

Satisfaction: Participants most enjoy games and social activities, with mahjong being the top favorite. Other wellliked activities include bridge, pinochle, concerts at the amphitheater, and visits to the swimming pool. The Senior Center is highly valued for its sense of community and opportunities to meet new people, while pickleball and walking in the parks were also mentioned.

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Overview This Chapter documents the Envision: Alternative Strategies Phase of the Comprehensive Master Planning process. Purpose

The purpose of the Envision & Prioritize: Alternative and Preferred Strategies Phase is to develop actionable items for the Palatine Park District to accomplish over the next five years.

Chapter Outline

The first part of this chapter consists of a high level summary of the key community engagement results. The remainder of this chapter consists of the objectives and strategies for the next five years.

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Basis of Needs Summary This section summarizes the key findings of the Connect Phase of the Comprehensive Master Planning process. These findings form the basis of needs which the objectives are based on. As part of the Comprehensive Master Planning process, the Palatine Park District and planning team carried out various engagement activities to solicit feedback from the community, including hosting public meetings, conducting workshops with staff and Board members, interviewing key stakeholders, launching an online survey and project website, conducting a statistically valid survey, distributing an active adults questionnaire, and attending a weekend pop-up event. All responses and information gathered have been compiled and summarized in this document. Over the past several months, thousands of community members have shared their feedback and perspectives on what the Palatine Park District should focus on over the next 5 years. Based on community feedback from multiple engagement events, the highest priority improvements for the Palatine Park District can be summarized into the following key reoccurring themes which are further supported by the data collected during the Analyze Phase. Detailed summaries of each event and the analysis can be found in the previous chapters.

Key Themes

New, Expanded, or Upgraded Indoor Facilities Consistently the highest priority across all engagement groups, identified needs include: • Community / Recreation Center • Fitness Center • Gymnasium • Senior Center • Clubhouse / Pro-Shop • Administration and Maintenance Buildings • Consolidated Preschool Facility Improved and Expanded Trails, Parks, and Natural Areas Walking, hiking, and biking trails ranked #1 in the statistically valid survey and were heavily supported across all events. Priorities include: • More and better-connected trails • Maintenance and restoration of native areas • Green initiatives (eco-friendly practices) • Enhanced accessibility and shade structures • Rubber safety surfaces and updated playground equipment

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Enhanced Aquatics Facilities (Indoor and Outdoor) • Strong desire for a new indoor pool, especially to support year round use. • Upgrades to the main outdoor pool and daily availability are emphasized by community members. • Adult aquatics programming ranked highly in the statistically valid survey results. Expanded Program Offerings for All Ages High interest in: • Adult fitness and wellness programs • Outdoor/nature programming • Senior programs and social activities (e.g., mahjong, pickleball, concerts) • Cultural enrichment programs • Parent-child and young child evening programs • Special events such as holiday celebrations, music concerts, and local trips

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Communication, Promotion, and Visibility Need for improved internal and external communication: • Better promotion of partner organizations (e.g., PTSCC) • Expanded awareness of programming and events • Preference for multiple communication methods: email, e-newsletters, mail, and program guides Maintenance and Accessibility Improvements Strong community preference for maintaining existing facilities over building new ones. Highpriority items include: • Walking/biking trails • Community Fitness Center • Neighborhood Parks • Family Aquatic Center • Increased accessibility (e.g., handicap parking, automatic doors) Limited Support for Equestrian Facilities While a minority support restoring or rebuilding the equestrian stables (varies per event), 58% of statistically valid survey respondents do not support constructing a new equestrian facility.

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An assessment of equestrian programming yielded the following: • In 2023, equestrian programs resulted in 784 registrations (out of 25,127 total) • In 2023, equestrian programs engaged 255 unique individuals from 230 unique households (registering for a program) • 34% of equestrian program registrations came from in-District participants (87 unique residents from 77 unique resident households) » Highest percent of non-residents came from Arlington Heights, followed by Mount Prospect, then City of Chicago and Barrington • Equestrian programming only served 0.2% of households in the District Alternative uses for the former stables site, identified in the statistically valid survey include: • Pickleball courts • Trails • Off-leash dog park • Environmental education center • Community Park

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Objectives and Strategies The objectives and strategies are the actionable items the Park District plans to accomplish to meet the needs identified in the earlier Comprehensive Master Plan process.

Process

The project team conducted a visioning workshop to develop a series of goals and strategies to address the opportunities revealed during the Analyze and Connect Phases. The strategies were then organized into primary goals that relate back to the needs that were identified in the previous phases. Following the visioning workshop, the planning team met with Palatine Park District staff members review and build upon the proposed strategies. Staff then worked through an initial prioritization exercise to determine high, medium, and low priorities. Finally, the planning team met with the Palatine Park District Board of Commissioners to review the initial priorities and determine the most preferred action items to implement over the next five years.

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Section Outline

This section is organized into 5 overarching themes: • Parks and Open Space • Facilities • Operations • Access and Trails • Programs and Trending Amenities Each theme contains numbered objectives followed by a bulleted summary of the justification supporting the objective and a list of strategies to be implemented to achieve the objective.

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1. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Objective #1) Replace/update amenities beyond their useful life (playground, shelters, fields, and courts).

Justification: • Inventory: There are playgrounds, shelters, fields, and courts beyond their useful life, making the District deficient in some of these amenities when compared to SCORP recommendations and Park Metrics averages. • Online survey: Some of the comments which identified dissatisfaction with the playgrounds were size, maintenance, and limited varied/ inclusive equipment. • Online survey: There was a call for more pickleball courts, including dedicated complexes with shade and lighting. • Statistically valid survey: Rubber safety surfaces and updated playground equipment were among the highest ranked improvements. • Staff workshops: Improve outdoor amenities was a top priority for one of the four groups. Strategies: 1. Continue to develop and implement capital replacement plans and schedules for equipment, facilities, and parks to support consistent annual planning and budgeting, including: i. Playground renovations ii. Shelter / restroom facility maintenances iii. Sports court renovation iv. Field renovation 2. Continue to implement proposed park master plan improvements. 3. Coordinate replacements and maintenance with larger redevelopment initiatives where possible.

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Objective #2) Fulfill desire for more and better-maintained fields and/or turf fields. Justification: • Online survey: Indoor turf fields ranked highest for the most appropriate use of the expanded Meadowlark Park property. • Online survey: Soccer fields ranked second highest for the most appropriate use of the expanded Meadowlark Park property. • Online survey: Outdoor turf fields ranked fourth highest for the most appropriate use of the expanded Meadowlark Park property. • Stakeholder interviews: Lighted artificial turf fields were among the highest priority items. Strategies: 1. Consider conducting a field assessment study. 2. Develop field renovation schedule to support consistent annual planning and budgeting. 3. Develop a strategy to replace specific aging fields with synthetic turf.

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1. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Objective #3) Continue to complete regular maintenance, upgrades, and restoration projects.

Justification: • Online survey: Continued maintenance of existing facilities was generally preferred over upgrading facilities. • Pop-up event: Enhanced playground maintenance was a high priority. • Staff workshops: Natural areas were the top priority of Parks and Planning staff. • Pop-up event: Improvements and changes to basketball courts, playgrounds, and increasing shade were suggested. • Community meeting: Sustainable practices were a high priority and maintain existing resources were also prioritized. • Prior planning initiatives: Juniper, Sycamore, Cherrywood, Locust, Peregrine, Robin, Sparrow, Hamilton/Ron Gbur, Celtic, and Town Square Park were identified as needing improvements in the previous plan. Strategies: 1. Implement green initiatives where feasible. 2. Implement/update maintenance plan to prioritize, regulate, and track updates at each park. 3. Host community clean-up or recycling events. 4. Prioritize providing nature play areas or interpretive trails and signage when applicable. 5. Prioritize and implement park master plan improvements.

Objective #4) Complete Meadowlark Park Development per master plan. Justification: • Current park development is scheduled to be completed in 2026. • Online survey: Respondents prioritized a variety of indoor and outdoor development ideas for the expanded Meadowlark Park property that align with other District benchmarking needs, community interests, and industry trends including trails, indoor and outdoor turf fields for sports such as soccer and baseball/softball, sports courts, indoor aquatics, playgrounds and unique play activities, and splash pads. Strategies: 1. Complete in-progress development. 2. Consider Phase 2 development of expanded park site, coordinating with Theme 2 objectives to provide new indoor spaces. 144

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Objective #5) Complete Robin Park / Middleton Property land acquisition and park redevelopment.

Justification: • The playground at Robin Park is beyond its useful life. • Property acquisition between Robin Park and the Middleton Property is an existing objective, pending land availability and potential partner availability. Strategies: 1. Continue to pursue acquisition and/or use rights to connect Robin Park to Middleton Property. 2. Develop and implement amenity improvement plan: a. Relocate and replace playground beyond its useful life to Middleton Property with adequate road setbacks and utilize modern and diverse equipment. b. Provide new area-appropriate amenities such as: i. Fitness stations ii. Drop-in sports court iii. Picnic shelter iv. Lawn games v. River overlook / interpretive elements vi. Limited off-street parking for ADA access c. Continue to provide off-street connections to District-wide trail system: i. Consider connections to existing Palatine Road sidewalks to establish connection to existing trails and Margreth Riemer Reservoir. ii. Provide stakeholder-level support of additional sidewalk development to fill gaps in Palatine road sidewalks.

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1. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE Objective #6) Explore alternate locations for senior-focused programs outside of the Senior Center.

Justification: • The District population is aging in place with an existing 28.4% of the population over the age of 55. This is projected to increase to 30.4% by 2029. • Community engagement participants provided concerns about and suggestions for the Township Senior Center to address its limited size and available options. • In the statistically valid survey, Senior Programs were rated as “High Priorities for Investment” based on community feedback: Strategies: 1. Consider additional program and special event locations for active adult and senior programs including Community Parks, Community Center, one of the recreation centers, and the preschools to diversify geographic options and provide appropriate spaces for specialized program types.

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Objective #7) Develop and implement master plans for high-traffic parks and those with multiple aging amenities nearing the end of their useful life, focusing on Community and large Neighborhood Parks.

Justification: • Online survey: Participants rated new park and facility improvements and maintain existing infrastructure among the second highest priorities for the Park District to prioritize. • Statistically valid survey: Small neighborhood parks and large Community Parks were identified as medium priority investments. Strategies: 1. Identify and plan park-wide renovations and redevelopments for key park locations to: i. Meet community desire for updated and modern amenities ii. Add in-demand amenities such as trails, updated play equipment, fitness areas, splash pads, shelters and picnic areas, and sports courts iii. Incorporate green infrastructure such as habitat conservation and nature education 2. Consider grant funding applications for eligible projects. 3. Coordinate large-scale park redevelopment with individual amenity maintenance and replacement when possible to improve economy of scale and minimize the amount and frequency that parks are unavailable.

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2. FACILITIES - PROVIDE NEW INDOOR SPACE Objective #1) Address the demand for new/expanded sports facilities and complexes.

Justification: • New, expanded or upgraded facilities consistently ranked among the highest priority items in all engagement groups. • Online survey: Indoor turf fields ranked highest for most appropriate use of the expanded Meadowlark Park property. • Staff workshops: New and different indoor recreation facilities were prioritized by three of the four groups including a Community Center and an indoor sports complex. Strategies: 1. Conduct a feasibility study for a new indoor turf facility. 2. Consider constructing a new recreation center at the expanded Meadowlark Park property, including an indoor turf facility. 3. Consider a building addition to the Falcon Recreation Center including an indoor turf facility.

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Objective #2) Address the desire for more dedicated indoor amenities.

Justification: • New, expanded or upgraded facilities consistently ranked among the highest priority items in all engagement groups. • Program registrations have been steadily increasing overall post-COVID, with increases in athletics and camps making up the majority of the growth. Other areas including fitness, dance, visual arts, and early childhood are also growing. • Online survey: a need for dedicated indoor gym space, additional fitness / exercise facilities, and a running / walking track were identified. • Staff workshops: New/expanded/renovated indoor facilities were among the highest priorities of all four staff groups with maintenance building, Community Center, administration facilities, and indoor recreation facilities specifically mentioned. • Statistically valid survey: Fitness and exercise facilities, running/walking track, Community Center, and recreation center were among the highest ranked priority items. • Board workshop: Six of the seven highest Board priories related to improvements to existing indoor facilities. • Community meeting: New/expand/upgrades to indoor facilities were among the top priorities (12% of responses). • Pop-up event: An indoor playground for winter use was suggested. Strategies: 1. Explore / maintain intergovernmental agreements or partnerships for additional gym space. 2. Assess programmatic need for additional gym space and fitness geographically. 3. Consider building an addition for new gym and fitness spaces at Falcon Community Center. 4. Consider constructing a new recreation center at the expanded Meadowlark Park property.

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2. FACILITIES - PROVIDE NEW INDOOR SPACE Objective #3) Address the need for indoor aquatics.

Justification: • Statistically valid survey: There is a desire for more dedicated indoor aquatic amenities. • Statistically valid survey: Outdoor aquatics was the third highest priority item. • Online survey: Indoor aquatics ranked second highest for most appropriate use of the expanded Meadowlark Park property. • Online survey: Indoor aquatics was the fourth highest priority item. • Pop-up event: Multiple requests to increase the pool hours were received. • Pop-up event: Multiple requests for an indoor pool were received. • Stakeholder interviews: New and improved indoor aquatics was the highest priority item. Strategies: 1. Revisit agreement with Harper College. 2. Seek additional partnerships. 3. Conduct a feasibility study for a new indoor aquatics facility. 4. Consider a new aquatic / recreation center at the expanded Meadowlark Park property.

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Objective #4) Implement facility transition per IGA with Village of Palatine.

Justification: • The Palatine Park District and Village of Palatine entered into a new IGA in 2025 in which the Park District will transfer the Michigan Road Property and use of the Combined Services Facility out of the District and gain two new locations for a Park Service Center and Administrative Offices. • Staff identified the need for additional maintenance space. • Staff identified the need for additional space for existing staff. Strategies: 1. Complete the renovation and expansion of the Park Service Center maintenance building. 2. Plan, design, and construct a new administrative office facility. 3. Coordinate operational transitions from existing facilities into new locations considering new and remaining location capacity to accommodate: a. Expanded and improved storage / maintenance space for fleets, parks, and recreation. b. Additional locations for new office space. c. Public spaces for indoor recreation programming.

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2. FACILITIES - MAINTAIN AND MANAGE EXISTING FACILITIES Objective #5) Develop an ADA facility transition plan.

Justification: • Statistically valid survey: accessibility improvements ranked as a high priority, particularly to the community Fitness Center (2nd), Family Aquatics (4th) and general improvement to accessible amenities. • Active adults questionnaire: the most common challenges for visiting and enjoying parks were lack of parking, including ADA locations. Strategies: 1. Continue to complete District-wide ADA audits and implement required renovations on a recurring basis.

Objective #6) Improve utilization of existing facilities.

Justification: • Improved utilization was identified as a need by staff to increase program opportunities and efficiencies. • In the statistically valid survey, the following programs were rated as “High Priorities for Investment” based on community feedback: • Adult fitness and wellness, and adult aquatics • Outdoor/nature programming • Senior programs • Special events and Cultural enrichment programs • Recreation staff indicated that the biggest challenge related to programming was adequate facility space. • The upcoming facility transfer under the new Park District / Village IGA will affect operations and structure, creating new opportunities to accommodate public needs. Strategies: 1. Complete post-occupancy reviews of new and renovated facilities to identify remaining challenges and unmet needs. 2. Consider specialized and multipurpose accommodations needed to support high-performing, growing, and in-demand programs to be included in facility renovations.

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Objective #7) Develop and implement facility improvement plans to complete major redevelopment and / or reuse projects.

Justification: • The statistically valid survey prioritized maintenance and upgrades of facilities with 18% of responses prioritizing for the Community Recreation Center. • The statistically valid survey identified the need for additional fitness and gymnasium space within the District. • Staff identified challenges with spaces from a programming and utilization standpoint. • Due to the age of some facilities, accessibility improvements addressing current code standards would be required with any proposed improvements, including at: • Community Center and Fitness • Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center • Family Aquatic Center • Palatine Golf Clubhouse • Birchwood Recreation Center • Community Center and Fitness • The egress requirements for the corridor do not appear to be compliant with code. Verification from the Village is recommended. • Staff identified challenges with spaces from a programming and utilization standpoint. • Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center • Due to the age of the facility, a proactive maintenance improvement and remediation plan would assist with capital planning and extend the longevity of the facility. • Falcon Park Recreation Center • The staff identified the need for additional program rooms to support opportunities for additional programming. • The staff identified an opportunity for repurposing an underutilized space adjacent to the gymnasium.

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2. FACILITIES - MAINTAIN AND MANAGE EXISTING FACILITIES • Family Aquatic Center • The current plumbing code does not allow communal showers. Any updates to the shower would require remediation. • A proactive approach in assessing pool equipment conditions and replacement schedule could assist with capital planning. • Current design trends incorporate family changing spaces for aquatic facilities. • Based on staff input, the sand play area has low usage. A new pool amenity would provide enhanced patron experiences. • Palatine Golf Clubhouse • Remediation is needed to comply with code standards. • The clubhouse is nearing the end of the anticipated life expectancy, replacing the clubhouse would enhance patron experiences. Strategies: 1. Community Center & Fitness Improvements a. Consult agency having jurisdiction regarding code compliant egress requirements in the corridor. b. Evaluate underutilized spaces for administration use as needed. c. Evaluate potential fitness expansion. d. Evaluate program room sizes to maximize usage. 2. Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Improvements a. Continue to monitor building systems and aging infrastructure. b. Continue environmental remediation due to the age of building. 3. Falcon Park Recreation Center Improvements a. Provide second floor fitness space, additional program room(s), and an additional gymnasium. b. Potentially repurpose the underutilized space adjacent to the gymnasium. 4. Family Aquatic Center Improvements a. Remediate communal showers with new improvements to comply with current code.

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b. Consider a conditions assessment of pool equipment due to the age of infrastructure. c. Incorporate family changing facilities. d. Replace sand area in the pool with another amenity. 5. Palatine Golf Clubhouse Improvements a. Remediate building code violation. b. Replace clubhouse to support golf operations. 6. Birchwood Recreation Center Expansion a. Expand fitness programs. i. Renovate facility to support program use such as dedicated studio rooms, updated locker rooms and restrooms. ii. Consider other service relocations to create new or larger fitness spaces.

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2. FACILITIES - MAINTAIN AND MANAGE EXISTING FACILITIES Objective #8) Develop and implement facility upkeep and maintenance plans including minor facility improvements and capital replacements.

Justification: • Due to the age of certain facilities, accessibility improvements addressing code current standards would be required with any proposed improvements at: • Birchwood Recreation Center • Clayson House Museum • Eagle Park Pool and Preschool • Township Senior Center • Birchwood Recreation Center • The staff interviews indicated a security and operational concern with preschool toilet rooms being remote from the preschool rooms. • The egress through a preschool room is not allowed by code. Verification with the Village code official is recommended. • Birchwood Pool Improvements • Best practices suggest a proactive approach in assessing pool equipment conditions and replacement schedule to assist with capital planning. • Clayson House Museum • Staff identified concerns about the structural load due to excessive storage. • Township Senior Citizen Center • The interior finishes in areas of the Center have exceeded their life expectancy. Planning continued upgrades would assist in long term capital planning. Strategies: 1. Birchwood Recreation Center Improvements a. Tuckpoint Masonry. b. Confirm egress requirements with agency having jurisdiction. c. Explore alternate program opportunities for the underutilized Activity Room. d. Consider renovations to provide individual preschool toilet rooms.

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2. Birchwood Pool Improvements a. Consider a conditions assessment of pool equipment due to the aging infrastructure. 3. Clayson House Museum Improvements a. Complete ADA improvements to the carriage house toilets. b. Maintain / Monitor potential excessive structural load due to storage. 4. Eagle Park Pool and Preschool Improvements a. Tuckpoint exterior brick. 5. Township Senior Citizen Center Improvements a. Continue maintenance and updating of finishes. b. Remediate non code compliant exit stair riser.

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3. OPERATIONS Objective #1) Reach a wider segment of the community through program registrations and pass sales.

Justification: • In 2024, only 13% of in-District households completed a program registration in RecTrac and only 24% of in-District households completed a transaction of any type in RecTrac. • In 2024, program registrations from youth ages 2-14 made up 77% of all registrations. The District peaks with 5-9 year olds, with almost half of that age group in the community registering for a program, but the community has a high number of in-District adults, especially those in their 30s and early 40s, of which less than 5% registered for a program. • In the statistically valid survey, the following programs were rated as “High Priorities for Investment” based on community feedback: • Adult fitness and wellness • Outdoor/nature programming • Senior programs • Special events • Cultural enrichment programs • Adult aquatics Strategies: 1. Collect additional input from adults in the community, including both current participants and non-users, to better understand their needs and interests, and barriers to their participation. 2. Develop new programs, events, and services geared towards engaging adults (including seniors) within the District in recreation programs and services, with an emphasis on adult fitness, adult wellness, special events, cultural enrichment programs, and aquatics. 3. Create marketing campaigns to educate and attract adult non-users to District programs (as internal marketing/cross-promotion is unlikely to be successful enough on its own based on the current user base). 4. On an on-going basis, track the following metrics to measure success towards addressing this need: a. Percent of in-District households completing a program registration. b. Percent of in-District households completing any transaction through RecTrac. c. Number of unique adults (18+)registering for a program.

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Objective #2) Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and understanding of current user base and related participation trends.

Justification: • 62% of households that registered for at least one program in 2023 returned to sign-up for another one in 2024. While this number is satisfactory, we would like to see the District aim to improve this metric to 70%. • Recreation staff shared current efforts to improve cleanliness and use of RecTrac Data. • Recreation staff shared a desire to improve the tools and consistency of program and recreation service evaluation systems. Strategies: 1. Create a customer journey map for major recreation program and service categories (summer camps, athletic leagues, memberships, facility rentals, etc.) to identify customer barriers and stress points, as well as opportunities for improvement. 2. Review current tools and routines used to evaluate recreation programs and services and collect customer feedback to improve effectiveness, comprehensiveness, and consistency. 3. On an on-going basis, track the following metrics to measure success towards addressing this need: a. Percent of households that registered for at least one program in the prior year, and returned to sign up for at least one in the current year. b. Average number of program registrations per household.

Objective #3: Improve communication/awareness to the community.

Justification: • Stakeholder interviews: Two of the three highest priorities were to enhance communications and marketing and strengthen partnerships and community engagement. Strategies: 1. Continue to improve online reputation management by claiming Yelp listings and encouraging users to post reviews online through Google and other sites.

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3. OPERATIONS Objective #4: Improve internal communication, collaboration, and morale of the staff.

Justification: • Staff workshops: People management was prioritized by two of the four groups including morale and retention. Strategies: 1. Identify opportunities to support and emphasize creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through District committees and day-to-day operations.

Objective #5) Evaluate current relationships/partnerships to increase clarity and improve outcomes.

Justification: • Recreation staff referenced challenges/inconsistency with affiliate groups and partner organizations, but also opportunities to further collaborate to help increase awareness and engagement. • In the statistically valid survey, senior programs, which are primarily held at the Palatine Township Senior Center partner facility, and adult aquatics, held at Harper College, were rated as a “High Priorities for Investment” based on community feedback. • During the stakeholder interviews, participants indicated a desire for increased support and visibility for partner organizations and scholarship programs. • In the active adult questionnaire, respondents wanted better promotion of the Palatine Township Senior Citizen Center which is a partner facility. • Communications and partnerships were prioritized by one of the staff workshop groups, focused on strengthening marketing and closer local ties. Strategies: 1. Continue to engage with and negotiate IGA terms on a recurring basis with existing community partners: a. Palatine Township Senior Center b. Harper College c. Sports affiliates 4. Identify opportunities to work with partners to improve awareness of and participation in I Compete programs/scholarship programs such as reciprocal advertising opportunities. 152

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Objective #6: Adopt sustainability practices.

Justification: • Online survey: Participants provided suggestions to preserve natural and water areas and add native landscapes. • Online survey: Emphasize environmental preservation was among the second highest ranked items for the District to prioritize over the next five years. • Statistically valid survey: Environmental/nature education and open space conservation areas were identified as medium priorities for investment. • Sustainable practices and natural areas, such as habitat preservation and reducing water use, were prioritized in the community meeting and one of the staff workshops. Strategies: 1. Create and implement a transition plan and manage resources to elevate existing staff members. a. Fill vacant staff positions with qualified hires. i. Provide in-house and / or certifications to elevate existing staff members. b. Review and adopt industry best management practices appropriate for local use. i. Identify and pursue partnerships with other local agencies with natural area management missions to fill staff, training, and equipment needs, considering: 1. Village of Palatine and adjacent communities 2. Forest Conservation Districts 3. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD) 4. Open Lands Chicago

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4. ACCESS AND TRAILS Objective #1) Address park distribution service gaps, especially in Planning Areas 1, 6, 24, 25, 26.

Justification: • Analysis: Overall LOS is 77.3% with Planning Areas 24, 25, and 26 having no population served: • Mini Park LOS is 32.1% with Planning Areas 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 14, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, and 26 having little to no population served. • Neighborhood Park LOS is 36.3% with Planning Areas 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26 having no population served. • Community Park LOS is 66.3% with Planning Areas 1, 6, 21, 24, 25, and 26 having little to no population served. Strategies: 1. Evaluate property acquisitions to improve Level of Service (LOS) offerings within underserved planning areas (Planning Areas 2, 3, 4, 6, 10, 14, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 25, & 26). 2. Create outreach programs for under-resourced demographic groups to survey their needs / interests. 3. Explore mobile recreation programs and events to serve specific demographic groups or underserved populations where land acquisition is not feasible. 4. Continue to provide access to resources provided by others through affiliate and intergovernmental agreements.

Objective #2) Address interest to add and improve walking, hiking, and biking trails and connectivity throughout the District.

Justification: • Online survey: Walking, hiking, and biking trails ranked highest in importance for PPD to maintain or upgrade. • Industry trends: Running, jogging, and walking, and biking are consistently documented as popular and in-demand activities by state and national studies. • Statistically valid survey: Walking, hiking and biking trails ranked as the highest priority investment. • Stakeholder interviews: Improved bike and pedestrian infrastructure was the second highest priority. • Community workshop: More trails was the highest priority item.

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Strategies: 1. Update/develop a trails plan to infill gaps in the trail system in coordination with partner agencies and affiliates. 2. Explore trail and bike path-specific grant opportunities. 3. Develop/implement a signage program: a. Prioritize wayfinding and trail mile markers. 4. Create safe pedestrian connections to parks and facilities. 5. Create and expand interior park paths and loop trail systems.

Objective #3) Create and implement an ADA transition plan as needed.

Justification: • Active adults questionnaire: Accessibility and comfort at the parks were a top priority. • Active adults questionnaire: Increased accessibility (e.g., handicap parking) was listed as a challenge to visiting and enjoying the parks. • Statistically valid survey: Enhanced accessibility throughout trails and pathways was identified as a priority. • The facility assessments identified several building locations with reduced accessibility due to facility age and/or changes to code. Strategies: 1. Explore alternate locations for senior-focused programs outside of the Senior Center to improve awareness and geographic distribution of offerings. 2. Create safe pedestrian connections to parks and facilities. 3. Update ADA transition plan to evaluate, prioritize, and track accessibility updates at each park: a. Develop list of parks needing increased accessibility (e.g., handicap parking). b. Develop list of existing issues to be addressed at specific parks c. Provide and maintain accessible routes from parking to highuse amenities. d. Evaluate and update playground access ramps. e. Provide seating areas with appropriate spatial requirements for site furnishings.

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5. PROGRAMS AND TRENDING AMENITIES Objective #1) Address demand for increased and/or new programming, including resources/space needed to support the growth/expansion.

Justification: • Program registrations have been steadily increasing overall post-COVID, with increases in athletics and camps making up the majority of the growth, but other areas including fitness, dance, visual arts, and early childhood are also growing. • In the statistically valid survey, two of the fastest-growing program areas, athletics and camps, were rated as “Medium Priority for Investments”, which demonstrates additional need/demand within the community. • Two of the “High Priority for Investment” program areas, nature/ outdoors and cultural programs, were also noted as being areas where programming gaps existed within the District’s current program offerings. • Recreation staff indicated that challenges exist with current programming space availability, and, to a lesser extent, other resources such as staff, technology, marketing, etc. that support programming growth. • Online survey responses indicate interest in new program opportunities such as: • Equestrian programs (education, lessons, camps, parties, boarding, therapy programs, shows, etc.). • Indoor soccer facilities, leagues, training. • STEM/STEAM programs. • Social and creative classes. • Adult and senior fitness and wellness classes. • Gardening, environmental education, and nature-based activities. • Programs tailored to homeschoolers and children with special needs. • More flexible schedules including weekend and weekday evening offerings to accommodate working families.

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• Active adult questionnaire respondents suggested expanding programs offered to include the following: • Card games • Puzzles • Book clubs • Table tennis • Local day trips • Outdoor concerts and other special events • Adult educational talks Strategies: 1. Prioritize development of new/expanded programming in the areas rated as “High Priority”, including adult fitness and wellness, outdoor/ nature programming, cultural enrichment programs, and adult aquatics. 2. Identify opportunities for new or refreshed special events offerings, especially those that will help fill other programming gaps, such as adult and/or family events, or those that have a nature/outdoors or cultural aspect to them. 3. In program areas rated as “High Priority”, where current programming options and capacity (open spots in programs) already exist (such as adult fitness), determine how changes in program packaging (pricing, place, time/day, length, etc.) and/or program marketing may attract new users. 4. Evaluate staffing, resources, technology, and facility spaces needed to meet the community’s expressed need for new/expanded programming, especially in the areas of athletics and summer camps. 5. Identify opportunities to utilize existing parks, facilities, and spaces for outdoor/nature programming (even if only in the short-term). 6. Identify efficiencies in program storage, equipment use, and supplies to ensure effective use of resources as programs continue to expand.

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5. PROGRAMS AND TRENDING AMENITIES Objective #2) Provide variety in park amenities to address interest for more trending amenities.

Justification: • Online survey: Playgrounds are seen as too small, outdated, and needing more varied and inclusive equipment. • Online survey: Respondents stated that playgrounds lack suitable equipment for young children and toddlers. • Online survey: Playgrounds ranked second highest in importance for PPD to maintain or upgrade. Strategies: 1. Increase diversity of amenities throughout Park District by adding new features at select parks and replacing existing features with more unique versions (i.e., playgrounds): a. Explore potential locations for trending, in-demand amenities. b. Consider locations for different playground types and align implementation with playground replacement schedule and / or specific park improvement plans. c. Explore options to increase off-season usage of golf course. 2. Explore new amenity types and implement where appropriate.

Objective #3) Evaluate and improve fitness programs.

Justification: • Program registrations in fitness and dance are growing. • Fitness and exercise facilities were identified as very important by 50.3% or somewhat important by 35.7% of respondents in the online survey. • Indoor fitness and exercise facilities ranked as the second highest investment priority among facilities and amenities, while adult fitness and wellness programs ranked as the highest investment priority among programs and activities in the statistically valid survey. • Board workshop: multiple buildings and spaces for fitness were prioritized. Strategies: 1. Consider opportunities to renovate and / or provide a new location(s) in coordination with 2027 facility IGA. 2. Consider opportunities at Birchwood Recreation Center.

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3. Consider offering multiple fitness locations to boost participation and address resident concerns over convenience. 4. Consider offering pop-up or specialized services at satellite locations.

Objective #4) Provide access to additional sports courts such as pickleball and other trending amenities. Justification: • Online Survey: Amenities are not currently offered was the third most common reason participants do not use District parks (12.9% of responses). • Online Survey: 12.2% of respondents do not use District facilities because desired facility type is not offered and 4.9% do not use them because the facilities do not have the right equipment. • Online Survey: 17.4% of respondents do not participate with the District because the desired program/event is not offered. • Stakeholders identified service gaps in the District’s athletic fields, indoor facilities, and senior center. Strategies: 1. Continue to add trending amenities to Community Park redevelopments to maximize amenity availability to residents. 2. Continue to monitor local supply of private and publicly available amenities to understand community need and the District’s ability to fulfil unmet opportunities. 3. Consider temporary or overlay facilities to fulfill short-term trends or provide in-demand amenities until permanent facilities become available.

Objective #5) Prioritize providing nature play areas or interpretive trails and signage when applicable.

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IMPLEMENT Implement: Action Plan

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Action Plan The Implement: Action Plan Chapter outlines the proposed tasks and projects for the Palatine Park District over the next five years. Purpose

This chapter outlines the steps and potential timeline for implementing the strategies identified in Chapter Three. These strategies were further refined and finalized through workshops with the staff members to develop the Action Plan which will guide the Park District in implementing the strategies over the next five years. This Action Plan is flexible and will be periodically re-evaluated and adjusted to reflect completed projects and the community’s changing needs.

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• Meets Recreation Need/Interest: It provides for a need or interest identified from the Analyze and Connect Phase findings. • Age/Condition: A facility or amenity is at or nearing the end of its useful life or is in poor condition. • Availability/Utilization: An offering, facility, or amenity has limited availability and/or is highly utilized. • Attainability: Considers the Park District’s financial and staff resources to accomplish certain projects over a five-year period. • Additional Data Required: More detailed information is needed concerning indoor space, market, or program needs to inform the required investments.

Action Plan Layout

The Action Plan Calendar consists of three areas: • 5-year Calendar: Organized by fiscal year into quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4) to provide a general idea of when each action or action item step might occur within a given year. • Beyond 5 Years items: Includes items which are not high priority and/ or are beyond the District’s available resources but are still needs that should be considered for future planning and implementation. • Recurring Items: Best practices and standard policy items that occur on a regular basis or that are part of typical project planning and decision making.

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Tasks are organized into five categories: Parks and Open Space, Facilities, Operations, Access and Trails, and Programs and Trending Amenities. For more information about each item, refer to Chapter 3.

Center Parking Lot (PH3) • Playground replacements: Robin Park & Hummingbird Park • Picnic shelter replacements: Hummingbird Park • Facility capital maintenance: General • Update Trails Plan in coordination with partner agencies and affiliates • Master plan expanded Meadowlark Park with community engagement • Fund expanded Meadowlark Park improvements • Design and engineer expanded Meadowlark Park PH1 improvements • Complete Family Aquatics Center Facility assessment • Design and engineer Family Aquatics Center Facility improvements • Bid and construct new Maintenance Building expansion • Vacate Community Center • Bid and construct PH1 Community Center and fitness renovation

Annual Checklist

The following checklist includes the comprehensive master plan objectives and planned capital improvements listed by year in which the project is expected to begin.

2026

2027

• Complete annual capital projects • Infrastructure renovations: Falcon Rec Center Parking Lot (PH2) & Ashwood Park Bridge • Court and field renovations: Golf Club Green & Tennis Court Color • Facility capital maintenance: General, Equipment, Vehicles & FF&E • Update ADA transition plan to evaluate, prioritize, and track accessibility updates • Conduct feasibility study of expanded Meadowlark Park for potential recreation center • Complete feasibility study to address demand for indoor aquatics • Design and engineer new Maintenance Building expansion • Bid new Administration Facility • Construct new Administration Facility • Coordinate resources/space needed to support program and event growth/ expansion with facility and park renovation plans • Master Plan/Design & Engineer Community Center renovation • Fund Community Center renovation • Complete annual capital projects • Infrastructure renovations: Falcon Park Rec

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2028

• Adopt sustainability practices • Create and implement transition plan and manage resources for natural area maintenance • Complete annual capital projects • Playground replacements: Birchwood Park & Birchwood Rec Center • Bid and construct expanded Meadowlark Park PH1 improvements • Bid and construct Family Aquatics Center Facility improvements • Complete Cutting Hall Facility assessment • Design and engineer Cutting Hall Facility improvements • Bid and construct PH2 Community Center and fitness renovation

2029

2030

• Complete annual capital projects • Playground replacements: Community Park • Picnic shelter replacements: Eagle Park & Mallard Park • Complete Township Senior Center Facility assessment • Design and engineer Township Senior Center Facility improvements • Bid and construct Cutting Hall Facility improvements • Complete annual capital projects • Playground replacements: Ashwood Park, Celtic Park, Ost Field, & Sparrow Park • Picnic shelter replacements: Cottonwood Park • Complete feasibility study to address demand for new/expanded facilities • Bid and construct Township Senior Center Facility improvements

Beyond 5 Years - 2031+

• Review pool agreement with Harper College • Complete annual capital projects • Playground replacements (Group A): Hamilton Reservoir, Cottonwood Park & Willowwood Park • Playground replacements (Group B): Juniper Park, Mallard Park & Mulberry Park • Shelter replacements (Group A): Hamilton Reservoir • Shelter replacements (Group B): Finch Park & Juniper Park • Complete Robin Park/Middleton Property acquisition and development • Continue to develop and implement park master plans • Complete capital facility improvements at Palatine Golf Clubhouse

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• Complete capital facility improvements at Falcon Recreation Center • Complete capital facility improvements at Clayson House Museum • Complete capital facility improvements at Eagle Park Pool and Preschool • Complete capital facility improvements at Birchwood Pool • Complete capital facility improvements at Birchwood Community Center • Complete Birchwood Community Center Expansion

Recurring Items

• Continue to complete regular maintenance, upgrades, and restoration projects in coordination with park renovations • Provide variety in parks and facilities to address interest for more trending amenities • Replace/update amenities beyond their useful life in coordination with park renovations • Fulfill desire for more and better maintained fields and/or turf fields • Prioritize providing nature play areas or interpretive trails and signage when applicable • Develop and implement Capital Replacement Plan for additional amenities • Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and understanding of current user base and related participation trends • Address demand for increased and/or new programming • Explore alternate locations for seniorfocused programs outside of the Senior Center • Improve facility utilization in coordination with other renovations

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• Address park distribution service gaps, especially in Planning Areas 1, 6, 24, 25, 26 • Implement Trails Plan in coordination with partner agencies and affiliates • Continue to update ADA transition plan to evaluate, prioritize, and track accessibility updates • Address interest to add and improve walking, hiking, and biking trails and connectivity throughout the District • Improve internal communication, collaboration and morale of the staff • Evaluate current relationships/ partnerships to increase clarity and improve outcomes • Continue to implement sustainability practices • Continue to record major amenity development and/or renovations to support consistent annual planning and budgeting • Improve communication/ awareness within the community • Reach a wider segment of the community through program registrations and pass sales • Reevaluate and improve fitness programs considering facility improvements • Provide access to additional sports courts such as pickleball and other trending amenities

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Year 1, Year 2026 4, 2029

Jan Jan April April July July Oct Oct Feb Feb May MayAugust AugustNov Nov MarchMarchJune June Sept Sept Dec Dec

Year Year 2, 2027 5, 2030

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Facilities

CompleteComplete annual capital annualprojects capital projects

Complete Complete annual capital annualprojects capital projects

Complete annual capital projects Operations

Infrastructure renovations: Infrastructure renovations: Falcon RecN/A Center Parking Lot (PH2) & Ashwood Park Bridge Playground replacements: Playground replacements: Community Park N/A

Infrastructure renovations: Infrastructure renovations: N/A Falcon Park Rec Center Parking Lot (PH3)

Infrastructure renovations: N/A

Playground replacements: Playground replacements: Robin ParkAshwood & Hummingbird ParkPark, Ost Field, & Sparrow Park Park, Celtic

Playground replacements: Birchwood Park & Birchwood Rec Center

Picnic shelter replacements: Picnic shelter replacements: Eagle Park & Mallard Park N/A Court and field replacements: Court and field renovations: N/A & Tennis Court Color Golf Club Green

Picnic shelter replacements: Picnic shelter replacements: Cottonwood Park Hummingbird Park Courtrenovations: and field replacements: Court and field N/A Hamilton Reservoir Field Lights

Picnic shelter replacements: N/A

Facility capital maintenance: Facility capital maintenance: General, Equipment, Vehicles & FF&E N/A

Facility capital maintenance: Facility capital maintenance: General N/A

Capital Projects Facility capital maintenance: N/A

Access and Trails Programs and Trending Amenities Infrastructure Renovations

Court and field replacements: N/A

Continuing action plan item Update ADA transition plan to evaluate, prioritize, and track accessibility updates Complete Complete feasibilityTownship study Senior to address Facility demand Center for assessment indoor aquatics

Conduct feasibility study of expanded Meadowlark Park for potential recreation center

Design and engineer Township Senior Center Facility improvements

Bid andDesign and engineer new construct Maintenance Cutting Hall Facility Building expansion improvements

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Fund expanded Meadowlark Park improvements

Bid and constructComplete Family Aquatics Township Center Facility Senior Center Facilityassessment improvements

Design and engineer Family Aquatics Center Facility improvements

Master Plan/Design & Engineer Community Center Renovation

Design and engineer expanded Meadowlark Park PH1 improvements

Bid and Completion of action plan item construct expanded Meadowlark Park PH1 improvements Bid and construct Family Aquatics Center Facility improvements

Bid and construct new Maintenance Building expansion

Fund Community Center Renovation

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Complete Cutting Hall Facility assessment

Update Trails Plan in coordination with partner agencies and affiliates

Construct new Administration Facility

Bid new Administration Facility

Coordinate resources/space needed to support program and event growth/ expansion with facility and park renovation plans

Master plan Complete expanded feasibility study Meadowlark to address Park with demand for community new/expanded engagement facilities

Design and engineer Cutting Hall Facility improvements

Adopt sustainability practices

Vacate Community Center

Create and implement transition plan and manage resources for natural area maintenance

Bid and construct PH1 Community Center and fitness renovation

Bid and construct PH2 Community Center and fitness renovation

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YearYear 4, 2029 Year 3, 2028 4, 2029

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Complete annual capital projects Complete Complete annualannual capitalcapital projects projects

Complete annual capital projects Operations Operations

Infrastructure renovations: Infrastructure Infrastructure renovations: renovations: N/A N/A N/A Playground replacements: Playground replacements: Playground replacements: Community ParkCommunity Park Birchwood Park & Birchwood Rec Center

Infrastructure renovations: Infrastructure Infrastructure renovations: renovations: N/A N/A N/A Playground replacements: Playground replacements: Playground replacements: ParkPark, Ashwood Community Park, Celtic Park, Ost Field, Sparrow Park & Sparrow Park Ashwood Celtic&Park, Ost Field,

Infrastructure renovations: N/A Access and Trails

Picnic shelter Picnicreplacements: shelter replacements: Picnicreplacements: shelter Eagle Park & Mallard EaglePark Park & Mallard Park N/A

Picnic shelter replacements: Picnic shelter replacements: Picnic shelter replacements: Cottonwood Park Eagle Park & MallardPark Park Cottonwood

Picnic shelter replacements: Cottonwood Park

Court and fieldand replacements: Court field replacements: Court fieldand replacements: N/A N/A N/A

Court andCourt field replacements: Court and field replacements: and field replacements: N/A N/A N/A

Court and field replacements: N/A

Facility capital Facilitymaintenance: capital maintenance: Facilitymaintenance: capital N/A N/A N/A

Facility capital maintenance: Facility capital capital maintenance: Facility maintenance: N/A N/A N/A

Projects Capital Projects Facility Capital capital maintenance: N/A

Complete Complete feasibility studyfeasibility study to address to address demand for demand for new/expanded new/expanded facilities facilities

Complete Completion of action plan item Completion of action plan item feasibility study to address demand for new/expanded facilities

Access and Trails

Playground replacements: Ashwood Park, Celtic Park, Ost Field, & Sparrow Park

Programs and Trending Amenities Programs and Trending Amenities Infrastructure Renovations Infrastructure Renovations

Continuing action plan item action plan item Continuing

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Bid and construct expanded Meadowlark Park PH1 improvements Bid and Design and Design and construct Complete engineer Complete engineer FamilyTownship Senior Township Township Senior Township AquaticsCenter Facility Center Senior Center Senior Center Facility Center Facility assessment Facility assessment Facility improvements improvements improvements

Bid and Bid and Complete construct construct Cutting Hall Cutting HallCutting Hall Facility Facility Facility assessment improvements improvements

Design and engineer Cutting Hall Facility improvements

Bid and Bid and construct construct Complete Township TownshipTownship Senior Center Facility Senior Center Senior Center Facility Facility assessment improvements improvements

Design and engineer Township Senior Center Facility improvements

Bid and construct Township Senior Center Facility improvements

Bid and construct Cutting Hall Facility improvements

Adopt sustainability practices

Create and implement transition plan and manage resources for natural area maintenance Bid and construct PH2 Community Center and fitness renovation

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April May June

July August Sept

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Legend Parks and Open Space Facilities

Complete annual capital projects Infrastructure renovations: N/A Playground replacements: Ashwood Park, Celtic Park, Ost Field, & Sparrow Park Picnic shelter replacements: Cottonwood Park Court and field replacements: N/A Facility capital maintenance: N/A

Operations Access and Trails Programs and Trending Amenities Infrastructure Renovations Capital Projects Continuing action plan item

Complete feasibility study to address demand for new/expanded facilities

Completion of action plan item

Bid and construct Township Senior Center Facility improvements

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Year 4, 2029 Beyond 5-Years Jan April July Feb 2031+ May August

March

June

Sept

Complete annual capital projects Infrastructure renovations: Complete annual capital projects N/A Infrastructure renovations: Playground replacements (Group A): HamiltonN/A Reservoir, Cottonwood Park & Willowwood Park Playground replacements: Playground replacements (Group B): Community Juniper Park, MallardPark Park & Mulberry Park Picnic shelter replacements: Shelter replacements (Group A): Eagle Park & Mallard Park Hamilton Reservoir Court and field replacements: Shelter replacements (Group B): N/A Finch Park & Juniper Park Facility capital maintenance: Court andN/A field renovations: TBD

complete regular maintenance, upgrades, and restoration projects in coordination with park renovations

Prioritize providing nature play areas or interpretive trails and signage when applicable Identify opportunities to improve customer experience and understanding of current user base and related participation trends

Facility capital maintenance: N/A

Complete Robin Park/Middleton Property acquisition and development

Oct Nov DecContinue to

Continue to develop and implement Complete park master Township Senior plans Center Facility assessment

Design and engineer Township Senior Center Facility improvements

Address demand for increased and/or new programming

Year 5, 2030 Recurring Jan ItemsApril July Feb May August

March

June

Provide variety Replace/update Fulfill desire for in parks and amenities more and facilities to beyond their better address interest Complete annual useful capitallife projects in maintained for more coordination fields and/or Infrastructure trending renovations: with park turf fields amenities N/A renovations Playground replacements: Ashwoodand Park, Celtic Park, Ost Field, & Sparrow Park Develop

Parks and Open Space Legend Facilities

Parks and Open Space

Operations Facilities Operations Access and Trails Access and Trails Programs and Trending Amenities Programs and Trending Amenities Infrastructure Renovations

Improve facility utilization in Complete coordination feasibility study with other to address renovations demand for new/expanded facilities Explore alternate locations Bid andfor senior-focused construct programs Township outside of the Senior Center Senior Center Facility improvements

Continuing action plan item Completion of action plan item

Facility capital maintenance: N/A

Infrastructure Renovations Capital Projects Capital Projects Continuing action plan item

Completion of action plan item

Address interest Continue to to add and Implement Trails update ADA Plan in improve walking, transition plan to coordination hiking, and evaluate, with partner prioritize, and biking trails and agencies and track connectivity affiliates accessibility throughout the updates District

Complete capital facility improvements at Birchwood Pool

Address park distribution service gaps, especially in Planning Areas 1, 6, 24, 25, 26

Complete capital facility improvements at Falcon Recreation Center

Complete capital facility improvements at Clayson House Museum

Complete capital facility improvements at Eagle Park Pool and Preschool

current Improve internal Evaluate relationships/ communication, partnerships to collaboration increase clarity and morale of and improve the staff outcomes

Continue to implement sustainability practices

Complete capital facility improvements at Birchwood Community Center

Complete Birchwood Community Center Expansion

Continue to record major amenity Improve development and/ communication/ or renovations to awareness support consistent within the community annual planning and budgeting

Reach a wider segment of the community through program registrations and pass sales

IMPLEMENT: ACTION PLAN

Oct Nov Dec

implement Picnic shelter replacements: Capital Park Cottonwood Replacement Planand forfield replacements: Court additional N/A amenities

Complete Review pool capital facility Bid and agreement improvements construct with Harper at Palatine GolfCutting Hall College ClubhouseFacility improvements

Reevaluate and improve fitness programs considering facility improvements

Sept

Legend

Provide access to additional sports courts such as pickleball and other trending amenities

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APPENDIX Appendix

Chapter Five

APPENDIX A Table of Contents 159

Village of Palatine Zoning Map

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IDNR Useful Life Criteria IDNR Grant Administration Division Per IPRA-Park & Natural Resource Management Section’s Recommendations USEFUL LIFE CRITERIA FACILITY

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Expected useful life

Evaluation Criteria – Factor

BB/Softball fields

8-10 years

# Games/week, # Practices/week Grass infields? Maintenance Procedure/Standards Is site used for multiple uses, soccer, football? Is space used for organized or programmed events? Spectator considerations – bleachers Concession stands

BB/Softball Field Lighting

20 years

Pole Type (wood, steel, concrete) Wiring type (aluminum, copper) HID or incandescent fixtures Existing FC vs. new standards Accepted grounding systems? Panel Capabilities/Technology Electrical Code compliance

Soccer Fields

8-10 years

Usage rating A/B/C/D # games/week, # weeks/year, time of year, age of user

Irrigation system

20 years

Irrigated Y/N Usage # games per week Drainage considerations Maintenance standards/levels Is site used for organized or programmed events? To what extent? Is site used for multiple uses? Softball, BB or football

Tennis Courts PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Resurface

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Is site used for organized or programmed events? To what extent? Is site used for multiple uses? Softball, BB or football Tennis Courts Resurface Total Renovation

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Basket Ball Courts Resurface Total Renovation

12-15 years 20-25 years

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Sand / Grass? Lighted Y/N Borders Bleachers/spectator area

Volleyball Courts

Shuffleboard Resurface Total Renovation

Lighted Y/N (Use BB Criteria) Surface clay, asphalt, other Color coat/overlay/rebuild Frequency of color coating Location – high water table Fencing material/posts Preventive maintenance Location: Water table concerns Is site used for organized or programmed events? To what extent? Are courts used for making ice?

12-15 years 20-25 years

Same as tennis courts

Picnic Shelters 25 years Support structures: masonry, steel, wood IDNR Division of Grant Administration Useful Life Criteria 7/21/97 Roof type: metal, asphalt, shingle, slate, cedar shake 1 Construction type: post & beam, frame Historical value and consideration Preventive maintenance record Is site used for organized or programmed events? To what extent? Playgrounds

Boat Launch Ramps

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15 years metal Meet Standards? ASTM, CPSC, ADA 10 years plastic Daily usage by intended user group 8 – 12 years wood Location: school, or neighborhood park Surfacing Material Preventive maintenance record Border construction material Location: retention area/water? 15-20 years

Construction materials, gravel, concrete Location i.e. Lake Michigan Annual Usage Is facility fee generating? Region

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Boat Launch Ramps

15-20 years

Construction materials, gravel, concrete Location i.e. Lake Michigan Annual Usage Is facility fee generating? Region

Fishing Piers & Docks

15-20 years

Orginial construction materials plastic, wood, aluminum Location i.e. Lake Michigan Annual volume/usage Winter removal and storage? Preventive maintenance record

Swimming Pools Bathhouse

25 years 25 years

Stand alone site? Heated for winter?

Boathouse

10-15 years

Attached to Community Center Y/N Mechanical room connected? ADA compliance Y/N Local Code compliance? Preventive Maintenance record Location i.e. Lake Michigan

Restrooms

Same as pools

Parking Lots Resurface Total Renovation

10-12 years 20-25 years

Gravel, asphalt or concrete Monthly volume and load use i.e. delivery trucks or garbage Spring use –heavy, moderate, light Seal coating frequency Preventive maintenance record Original construction design loads Location: flooding/water concerns Snow removal or salt use? Curbed or sheet drainage to edges

Bike Paths

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Interpretive Center

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APPENDIX B Table of Contents 164

Facility Assessment Report

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Program Needs Summary

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Statistically Valid Survey Results

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Online Survey Results

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Community Meeting Results Summary

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Stakeholder Interview Questions

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Board Workshop Results Summary

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174 PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN On Behalf of: Palatine Park District 250 E. Wood Street Palatine, IL 60067 (847) 991-0333

Prepared by: Williams Architects 500 Park Boulevard, Suite 800, Itasca, IL 60143 (630) 221-1212

2025 APRIL 07

EXISTING CONDITIONS ASSESSMENT

COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN

Facility Assessment Report

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Executive Summary

6 A. Photo Survey

III. Appendices

Williams Architects

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Township Senior Center

K. Parkside Preschool

Palatine Golf Clubhouse

G. Falcon Park Recreation Center

Eagle Park Pool and Preschool

E. Cutting Hall

D. Community Center and Fitness

Maple Preschool

C. Clayson House Museum

H. Family Aquatic Center

B. Birchwood Pool

A. Birchwood Community Center

II. Analysis Criteria

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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G. Falcon Park Recreation Center H. Family Aquatic Center I. Maple Preschool J. Palatine Golf Clubhouse K. Parkside Preschool L. Township Senior Center

Williams Architects

2. Consider toilet rooms in preschool for safety and efficiency.

Program Recommendation/Strategy 1. Explore alternate program opportunities for underutilized spaces: Activity Room.

3. Tuckpoint masonry at missing mortar joints.

2. Update accessibility standards with renovations. Generate an ADA Transition Plan.

Recommendations 1. Confirm with authority having jurisdiction the path of egress travel is acceptable for an existing building.

Mortar was missing on the exterior brick; efflorescence was visible due to potential water infiltration.

Due to the age of the facility, compliance with current ADA Accessibility Standards is non-compliant in areas of the building including but not limited to the stairway, toilet room, countertops, and path of travel.

Observations The facility overall is in fair condition due to the age of the facility. The interior finishes are in fair to poor condition with some material approaching the end of their useful life. There is a potential path of travel / egress code violation associated with the center room, activity room, and preschool room. Emergency egress thru another room is not permitted.

The Birchwood Community Center was built approximately in 1972 with a lobby addition in the 1990’s. The facility houses a preschool in the lower level along with a dance/aerobics room. The main level contains a gymnasium, offices, and access to the bathhouse of the pool. The storage addition off of the gymnasium has received structural repair due to a compromised foundation wall. The facility contains fire alarm but not sprinklers. The gymnasium RTU was replaced in 2016.

(435 W. ILLINOIS AVENUE)

A. BIRCHWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

The analysis is limited to architectural observation.

The Williams Architects Team provided visual observation of the facilities with information gathered by the Park District with operational / maintenance input on each facility. The assessment describes the property at the time of the site visit. No testing, commissioning or exploratory investigation was conducted.

II. ANALYSIS CRITERIA

A. Birchwood Community Center B. Birchwood Pool C. Clayson House Museum D. Community Center and Fitness E. Cutting Hall F. Eagle Park Pool and Preschool

The Palatine Park District in collaboration with Williams Architects and Hitchcock Design Group is conducting a Comprehensive Master Plan for the District. Williams Architects was commissioned to conduct facilities assessments and initial program analysis of Palatine Park District’s facilities. This report is prepared as an appendix to the overall Comprehensive Master Plan. The following facilities were reviewed.

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Palatine Park District Comprehensive Master Plan � Existing Conditions Assessment

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2. Monitor structural loads with potential excessive storage.

Recommendations 1. Remediate ADA compliance with future updates to the Carriage House toilets.

The communal showers are not compliant with the current plumbing code, sanitary/wastewater cannot cross with another patron. Similarly, the egress signage along the gymnastic corridor must be verified with the authority having jurisdiction. The finishes in the lower-level storage areas are in poor condition due to the finish exceeding its useful life. The building’s exterior appears in good condition.

The lower-level corridor near the program rooms appears not to be code compliant, a dead-end corridor, not complaint with egress requirements.

The gymnasium was recently upgraded with sanded floors in 2022, new basketball goals in 2019, and replaced curtains in 2023. The gymnasium ceiling has peeling paint.

Due to the age of the facility, certain amenities are not compliant with current ADA standards; including but not limited to, countertops, floor transitions, railings, locker benches, and accessible routes.

Observations Overall, the building appears in fair to good condition, meeting client expectations. The rooftop compressors are being replaced for the program rooms 2A and 2B. The building is not sprinklered but contains a fire alarm system. The District has identified a challenge with the electrical distribution system throughout the building. The District has identified isolated roof leaks in the building: gymnasium, administration, and entry. The District also identified an HVAC issue in the administrative area.

The Community Center, originally the Palatine High School, was built in 1928 with a gymnasium addition and running track built in 1951. The building houses administrative offices, gymnasium, gymnastics, program rooms, and fitness. Due to the original school use, the program rooms are limited in size. The building is a “split level” configuration. The original athletic locker rooms store Park District materials and is underutilized.

D. COMMUNITY CENTER & FITNESS

(250 E. WOOD STREET)

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The Clayson House was constructed in 1873. The House is on the National Historic Register. The Clayson House along with the Carriage House (once a fire house) holds events and is home to their Historical Society and their collection. The House and Carriage House contain a fire alarm system.

C. CLAYSON HOUSE MUSEUM

2. Condition Assessment of pool equipment. Pro-active replacement.

Recommendations 1. Remediate non-compliance ADA benches

Observations The District identified poor ventilation in the locker rooms with elevated humidity levels. Accessible benches are not available in the locker room that are compliant with current ADA standards. Due to the weather and corrosive environment of the pool chemical room, rust was observed on ductwork exterior doors and equipment.

The District identified no issues with the pool vessel or equipment. Due to the age of the facility, certain pool equipment may be reaching the expected life cycle. A fire alarm system is available but no sprinklers.

The facility was renovated in 2007. Overall, the facility is well maintained and is in good condition, meeting client expectations.

B. BIRCHWOOD POOL

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The Family Aquatic Center was completed in 1999. Overall, the facility is well-maintained and in good condition, meeting client expectations. Due to the age of the facility, certain amenities and pool

H. FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

1. Second-floor fitness 2. Additional program room 3. Additional gymnasium 4. Potentially re-purpose the underutilized original locker room / multi-purpose adjacent to gymnasium

Falcon Park Recreation Center was completed in 2010. The building houses a turf field, gymnasium, track, program rooms, and support spaces. The building is well-maintained, meeting client expectations. Aside from regular maintenance considerations, the District identified potential programmatic strategies to meet community needs:

G. FALCON PARK RECREATION CENTER

Observations Overall, the bathhouse is in good condition, meeting client expectations. The preschool building exterior has missing brick mortar joints. Certain amenities are not compliant with current ADA standards; including but not limited to, the sink, countertop, and toilet room.

Eagle Park Pool was originally constructed in 1975 and subsequently renovated in 2012. The Preschool was subsequently introduced to the original recreation facility. The pool bathhouse is in good condition. Eagle Park Pool offers a leisure pool, lap lanes, and a slide.

F. EAGLE PARK POOL AND PRESCHOOL

3. Continue environmental remediation.

2. Maintenance: Continued monitoring of building systems due to the age of the building.

Recommendations 1. Accessibility: Implement ADA upgrades with renovations.

The District identified an aging boiler and HVAC system, potentially near the end of their life expectancy.

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The exterior of the building is in fair condition due to the age of the building. Water staining is visible on the masonry along with rusting lintels, peeling paint on the fascias and the ornamental details.

The finishes in the theater are in good condition. Finishes in other areas of the building are in poor condition, exceeding their life expectancy. Original brick walls are missing mortar in the joints.

Observations Overall, the building appears in fair condition due to its age, meeting client expectations. The District identified challenges with the plumbing system leaking. The building is equipped with a fire alarm system. A heavy timber structural roof truss is curving, requiring analysis and inspection every two years. The boilers are aging, exceeding their life expectancy.

The Cutting Hall is a live theatre venue originally built in 1928 as part of the high school. The building hosts theatre productions, dance recitals, and general performances. An addition was built in 1977. The stage set was recently re-done. The seats were re-done in 1997-1998. Due to the age of the building, the District identified a long-term environmental abatement program for the plaster and pipe coverings.

E. CUTTING HALL

3. Evaluate program room sizes.

2. Evaluate potential fitness expansion.

Program Recommendations / Strategies 1. Evaluate underutilized space for the administration spaces at registration and lower-level storage.

2. Code Compliant Egress: Consult with the authority having jurisdiction egress requirement for the corridors.

Recommendations 1. Accessibility: Maintain an updated ADA Transition Plan, implemented with future renovations.

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The Senior Center was built circa the 1970’s. The center is programmed by the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, but the building is owned by the Park District. The facility houses multiple program rooms including a billiards room, library, fitness space and administrative offices. The HVAC systems have been recently replaced to high efficiency units. The building contains a sprinkler system with a fire alarm.

L. TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER

Recommendations 1. Update accessibility to amenities as part of an ADA Transition Plan.

The Parkside Preschool was originally the Park District’s administration building built circa 1940’s. The building is in fair condition, meeting client expectations. The District identified issues with the electrical underground. Due to the age of the facility, the building does not comply with current ADA standards.

K. PARKSIDE PRESCHOOL

Program Recommendations / Strategies 1. Replace Clubhouse to support golf operations.

2. Remediate all building code violations noted.

Recommendations 1. Update accessibility to amenities as part of an ADA Transition Plan.

Observations Due to the age of the facility, certain amenities are not compliant with current ADA standards. The soffits to the Check-in House are damaged. In addition, the egress door and stoop are not code complaint. The Clubhouse has a temporary jack supporting the floor above. This temporary structural element is not compliant with code. The District identified leaks in sanitary lines.

The Clubhouse Bar was renovated in 2014. The buildings are in fair to poor condition; marginally meeting client expectations. The buildings contain a fire alarm system but no sprinklers. The Clubhouse houses a studio apartment on the upper floor.

2. Check-in House: Containing an office and course check-in.

Williams Architects

1. Clubhouse: Containing restaurant/bar and toilet room

The Palatine Golf Clubhouse is composed of two buildings:

J. PALATINE GOLF CLUBHOUSE

Observations Due to the age of the facility, the building does not comply with current accessibility guidelines. The facility is not sprinklered but contains smoke detectors.

The District manages a number of standalone preschool buildings disbursed within the community. The Maple Preschool building in Maple Park appears to have originally been a shelter, converted to a preschool. The facility is wellmaintained and in good condition, meeting client expectations.

I. MAPLE PRESCHOOL

2. Replace sand area in pool with another feature.

Program Recommendations / Strategies 1. Incorporate family changing space with renovations.

2. Update accessibility to amenities as part of an ADA Transition Plan.

Recommendations 1. Remediate communal shower code issues with partition.

An electrical conduit fitting was disconnected.

Observations The communal showers no longer comply with the plumbing code: patron wastewater from the shower cannot pass by another patron. Certain amenities in the bathhouse are not compliant with current ADA standards; including but not limited to, accessible lockers and accessible bench seats.

equipment may be nearing the end of their life cycle. The epoxy flooring in the bathhouse was refinished in 2024. The chemical controller was replaced in 2022. The water slide has exceeded its life expectancy and is proposed to be replaced. The frog feature was re-furbished in 2019-2020. The spray features will be updated.

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3. Continue maintenance or replacement of finishes.

2. Remediate non-code compliant exit stair riser.

Recommendations 1. Remediate accessibility compliance in construction with an ADA Transition Plan.

Observations Overall, the building appears to be in fair condition. The interior finishes are in fair to poor condition. Some of the materials appear worn, exceeding their life expectancy. The District reported isolated roof leaks. Due to the age of the building, certain amenities within the facility are not compliant with current accessibility guidelines, including but not limited to signage, countertop, railings, toilet rooms and accessible walkways. During the walk thru, a stair enclosure appeared excessively cold. The exterior door to the stairway was rusted with visible air infiltration below the door. The building’s exterior concrete wall had cracks. An exterior concrete stairway is non-code compliant, the last riser varies in height. Water stain was visible on the stone wall near the original entry.

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Exercise Room

Preschool Egress

4. BIRCHWOOD ADA Compliance Toilet Room

3. BIRCHWOOD Preschool

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2. BIRCHWOOD

1. BIRCHWOOD

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ADA Compliant Locker Benches

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8. BIRCHWOOD POOL Missing Mortar Joints, Potential Water Infiltration

ADA Compliance Countertop

ADA Compliance Stair Handrails

7. BIRCHWOOD

6. BIRCHWOOD

5. BIRCHWOOD

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ADA Compliance - Changing Room Bench

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12. BIRCHWOOD POOL Equipment Rust Corrosion

Rust Corrosion on Ductwork

Rust Corrosion

11. BIRCHWOOD POOL

10. BIRCHWOOD POOL

9. BIRCHWOOD POOL

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16. COMMUNITY CENTER Gymnastics Mezzanine

Accessible Countertops

ADA Compliance Toilet Rooms

14. CLAYSON HOUSE CARRIAGE HOUSE

15. COMMUNITY CENTER

13. CLAYSON HOUSE

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Accessible Registration Counter

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20. COMMUNITY CENTER Potential Roof Leaks

Accessible Stair Railings

Gymnasium Peeling Paint

19. COMMUNITY CENTER

18. COMMUNITY CENTER

17. COMMUNITY CENTER

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Program Room Dead End Corridor

24. COMMUNITY CENTER Gymnastics Corridor Exit Signage

Accessible Locker Room Benches

23. COMMUNITY CENTER Communal Shower Code Compliance

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22. COMMUNITY CENTER

21. COMMUNITY CENTER

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Theater Flooring

Accessible Toilet Rooms

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28. CUTTING HALL

Damaged Metal Panel

Exterior Flashing

27. CUTTING HALL

26. COMMUNITY CENTER

25. COMMUNITY CENTER

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Classroom Flooring

32. CUTTING HALL ADA Compliance Upper Level Toilet Room

Boiler Pipe Covering

31. CUTTING HALL Brick Mortar Joints

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30. CUTTING HALL

29. CUTTING HALL

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Brick Joints

Exterior Rusted Grills

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36. EAGLE PARK AND PRESCHOOL

Exterior Deterioration

ADA Compliance Dance Class Entrance

35. CUTTING HALL

34. CUTTING HALL

33. CUTTING HALL

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40. FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Accessible Bench Seat

39. FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER Shower Wastewater Plumbing Code Compliance

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Accessible Toilet Room

38. EAGLE PARK AND PRESCHOOL

Accessible Sink

37. EAGLE PARK AND PRESCHOOL

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Accessibility Desk

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44. PALATINE PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE Accessible Toilet Room

Exposed Wire in Conduit

Accessible Bench in Changing Room

43. MAPLE PARK PRESCHOOL

42. FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

41. FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER

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48. PALATINE PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE Accessible Stair Railings

47. PALATINE PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE Non-compliant Egress

Damaged Soffit

Accessible Path

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46. PALATINE PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE

45. PALATINE PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE

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Potential Roof Leak

Williams Architects

52. SENIOR CENTER Potential Roof Leak

Potential Leaking Sanitary Lines

Temporary Structural Support

51. SENIOR CENTER

50. PALATINE PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE

49. PALATINE PARK GOLF CLUBHOUSE

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Accessibility Countertops

56. SENIOR CENTER Exit Stair Doorway

Accessibility Railings

55. SENIOR CENTER Accessibility Signage

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54. SENIOR CENTER

53. SENIOR CENTER

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60. SENIOR CENTER

Exterior Concrete Cracks

Accessibility - Toilet Rooms

59. SENIOR CENTER

58. SENIOR CENTER

57. SENIOR CENTER

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Architecture • Planning • Aquatics • Interiors

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Basis for Recommendations: • In 2024, only 13% of in-district households completed a program registration in RecTrac and only 24% of in-district households completed a transaction of any type in RecTrac. • In 2024, program registrations from youth ages 2-14 made up 77% of all registrations. The District peaks with 5-9 year olds, with almost half of that age group in the community registering for a program, but the community has a high number of in-District adults, especially those in their 30’s and early 40’s of which less than 5% registered for a program. • In the statistically-valid survey, the following programs were rated as “High Priorities for Investment” based on community feedback: ▪ Adult fitness and wellness ▪ Outdoor/nature programming ▪ Senior programs ▪ Special events ▪ Cultural enrichment programs

both current participants and non-users, to better understand their needs and interests and barriers to their participation b. Develop new programs, events, and services geared towards engaging adults (including seniors) within the District in recreation programs and services, with an emphasis on adult fitness, adult wellness, special events, cultural enrichment programs, and aquatics c. Create marketing campaigns to educate and attract adult non-users to District programs (as internal marketing/cross-promotion is unlikely to be successful enough on its own based on the current user base). d. On an on-going basis, track the following metrics to measure success towards addressing this need: 1) Percent of in-district households completing a program registration, 2) Percent of indistrict households completing any transaction through RecTrac, and 3) number of unique adults (18+) registering for a program

a. Collect additional input from adults in the community, including

Needs Summary Programs/Events: 1. Reach a wider segment of the community through program registrations and pass sales.

Date: July 1, 2025 RE: Palatine Park District Comprehensive Master Plan

Memorandum – Needs Summary

Program Needs Summary

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Adult aquatics

programming options and capacity (open spots in programs) already exist (such as adult fitness), determine how changes in program

c. In those program areas rated as “High Priority,” where current

especially those that will help fill other programming gaps, such as adult and/or family events, or that have a nature/outdoors or cultural aspect to them.

b. Identify opportunities for new or refreshed special events offerings,

3. Address demand for icreased and/or new programming, including resources/space needed to support the growth/expansion. a. Prioritize development of new/expanded programming in the areas rated as “High Priority,” including adult fitness and wellness, outdoor/nature programming, cultural enrichment programs, and adult aquatics.

Basis for Recommendations: • 62% of households that registered for at least one program in 2023 came back and signed up for another one in 2024. While this number is satisfactory, we would like to see the District aim to improve this metric to 70%. • Recreation staff shared current efforts to improve cleanliness and use of RecTrac data. • Recreation staff shared a desire to improve the tools and consistency of program and recreation service evaluation systems.

a. Create a customer journey map for major recreation program and service categories (summer camps, athletic leagues, memberships, facility rentals, etc.) to identify customer barriers and stress points as well as opportunities for improvement. b. Review current tools and routines used to evaluate recreation programs and services and collect customer feedback to improve effectiveness, comprehensiveness, and consistency c. On an on-going basis, track the following metrics to measure success towards addressing this need: 1) Percent of households that registered for at least one program in the prior year, and returned to sign up for at least one in the current year, and 2) Average number of program registrations per household

2. Identify opportunities to improve the customer experience and understanding of current user base and related participation trends.

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Basis for recommendations: • Program registrations have been steadily increasing overall post-COVID, with increases in athletics and camps making up the majority of the growth, but other areas including fitness, dance, visual arts, and early childhood also growing. • In the statistically-valid survey, the following programs were rated as “High Priorities for Investment” based on community feedback: ▪ Adult fitness and wellness ▪ Outdoor/nature programming ▪ Senior programs ▪ Special events ▪ Cultural enrichment programs ▪ Adult aquatics • In the statistically-valid survey, two of the fastest-growing program areas, athletics and camps, were rated as “Medium Priority for Investment,” which while may make it less of a priority to address compared to others, still demonstrates additional need/demand within the community. • Two of the “High Priority for Investment” program areas, nature/outdoors and cultural programs” were also noted as being areas where programming gaps existed within the District’s current program offerings (which means these new offerings may be well-suited to attracting new users) • Recreation staff indicated that challenges existed with current programming space availability, and to a lesser extent other resources such as staff, technology, marketing, etc. that support programming growth.

to meet the community’s expressed need for new/expanded programming as well as address the continued growth of current programming, especially in the areas of athletics and summer camps. e. Identify opportunities to utilize existing parks, facilities, and spaces for outdoor/nature programming (even if only in the short-term) f. Identify efficiencies in program storage, equipment use, and supplies to ensure effective use of resources as programs continue to expand.

d. Evaluate staffing, resources, technology, and facility spaces needed

packaging (pricing, place, time/day, length, etc.) and/or program marketing may attract new users.

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5. Adopt sustainability practices

4. Improve internal communication, collaboration and morale of the staff a. Identify opportunities to support and emphasize creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking through District committees and day-to-day operations.

3. Improve communication / awareness to the community a. Continue to improve online reputation management by claiming Yelp listings and encouraging users to post reviews online through Google and other sites

2. Determine the completion of previous CMP action plan items and update items as needed

Policy/Operations: 1. Develop Capital Replacement plans for equipment / facilities / parks

Basis for Recommendations: • Recreation staff referenced challenges/inconsistency with affiliate groups and partner organizations, but also opportunities to further collaborate to help increase awareness and engagement. • In the statistically-valid survey, senior and adult aquatics programs rated as a “High Priorities for Investment” based on community feedback.

4. Evaluate current relationships/partnerships to increase clarity and improve outcomes. a. Senior Center b. Harper College c. Sports Affiliates d. Identify opportunities to work with partners to improve awareness of and participation in ICompete programs/scholarship programs.

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Findings Report

Needs Assessment Survey

2025

Palatine Park District, IL

Statistically Valid Survey

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Section 7: Survey Instrument............................. 117

Section 6: Open-Ended Comments..................... 107

Section 5: Tabular Data...................................... 63

Section 4: National Benchmarks.......................... 55

Section 3: Priority Investment Rating .................. 47

Section 2: Charts and Graphs.............................. 13

Section 1: Executive Summary.............................. 4

Contents

Executive Summary APPENDIX

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Charts showing the overall results of the survey (Section 2) Priority Investment Rating (PIR) that identifies priorities for facilities and programs (Section 3) Benchmarks comparing data from Palatine Park District to national averages (Section 4) Tabular data showing the overall results for all questions on the survey (Section 5) Answers to open‐ended questions (Section 6) A copy of the cover letter and survey instrument (Section 7) The major findings of the survey are summarized in the following pages.

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This report contains the following:

The goal was to collect a minimum of 300 surveys from residents. The goal was met with 325 surveys collected. The overall results for the sample of 325 surveys has a precision of at least +/‐5.4 at the 95% level of confidence.

All charts, graphs, and summaries are rounded; more precise numbers rounded to the nearest tenth of a percent may be found in the tables in Section 5. Totals may not sum to exactly 100% due to rounding artifacts.

After the surveys were mailed, ETC Institute followed up with residents to encourage participation. To prevent people who were not residents of Palatine Park District from participating, everyone who completed the survey online was required to enter their home address prior to submitting the survey. ETC Institute then matched the addresses that were entered online with the addresses that were originally selected for the random sample. If the address from a survey completed online did not match one of the addresses selected for the sample, the online survey was not included in the final database for this report.

ETC Institute mailed a survey packet to a random sample of households in the Palatine Park District. Each survey packet contained a cover letter, a copy of the survey, and a postage‐paid return envelope. Residents who received the survey were given the option of returning the survey by mail or completing it online at PalatineParkSurvey.org.

Methodology

ETC Institute administered a needs assessment survey for the Palatine Park District during the months of spring 2025. This survey will be used to gather input to help determine park, facility, and recreation priorities for the community.

Overview

2025 Palatine Park District Needs Assessment Survey Executive Summary

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Maintenance and Upgrades. Respondents generally prefer maintenance over upgrading facilities. Respondents think it’s most important to maintain the existing sports fields and Family Aquatic Center. The three facilities respondents would be most willing to fund upgrades to with their tax dollars are existing walking and biking trails (26%), Community Fitness Center (18%), and existing neighborhood parks (17%).

Equestrian Facility. Sixty‐four percent (64%) of respondents (excluding "not provided") are not in favor of the Palatine Park District constructing a new equestrian facility. The three facilities/amenities that respondents think would be most appropriate for the former Palatine Stables property are pickleball courts (14%), walking/hiking/biking trails (12%), off‐leash dog park (10%), and environmental/nature education center (10%).

Barriers to Participation. Respondents most often said their household does not use Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities, or programs or does not use them more often because they are too busy (31%), program times are inconvenient (22%), or program or facilities is not offered (17%).

Program Participation. Almost half (47%) of respondents report participating in programs or events offered by the Palatine Park District in the past year. Of these respondents, most (95%) rated the overall quality of programs as either “good” (51%) or “excellent” (44%).

Organizations Used. The organizations most often used for indoor and outdoor recreation activities in the past year are the library (80%), Palatine Park District (74%), and Cook County Forest Preserve (62%).

Communication Methods. Respondents most often learn about Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events via the seasonal program guide (68%), Palatine Park District website (58%), and enewsletters/emails (41%). These are also the three methods respondents most prefer to use.

Travel to Parks. Respondents most often drive (95%) or walk (55%) to access the parks and recreation facilities they use.

Use of Facilities. Most (79%) of respondents report visiting Palatine Park District parks and/or recreation facilities during the past year. Of these respondents, most (95%) rated the overall physical condition of the parks and recreation facilities as either “excellent” (34%) or “good” (61%). The parks, recreation, and facilities used by the highest percentage of respondents were the Community Center (61%), Falcon Park Recreation Center (48%), and the Family Aquatic Center (39%). Of these respondents who had used the facility in the past year, the facilities used most often (25+ times per year) were Parkside Preschool, the Community Center, and Maple Park Preschool. The three facilities most important to households are the Community Center (48%), Family Aquatic Center (25%), and Falcon Park Recreation Center (24%).

Major Findings

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Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails Shade structures Environmental/nature education center Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Splash pads or spray parks Aquatics (indoor) Open space conservation areas Running/walking track Picnic areas and shelters Small neighborhood parks Ice skating Pickleball courts (indoor) Aquatics (outdoor) Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Pickleball courts (outdoor) Off-leash dog park Community Center/Recreation center Performing arts space (amphitheater) Large community parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Golf course/driving range/practice area Tennis courts (indoor) Turf field (indoor) Performing arts theater Playgrounds Turf fields (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Disc golf Volleyball Basketball courts (indoor) Lacrosse fields Sand volleyball Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Football fields Skateboarding parks Soccer fields 0

1,000

2,000

3,000

2,896 2,811 2,805 2,802 2,725 2,638 2,559 2,555 2,487 2,480 2,478 2,216 2,058 1,898 1,740 1,733 1,647 1,564 1,561 1,488 1,485 1,407 1,158 1,067 909 909 907 825 744 741 741

4,111

4,000 Not Met

3,713 3,558 3,467 3,309

by number of households with need based on an estimated 26,819 households

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5,000 Partly Met

4,625

Q9d. Estimated number of households whose facility and amenity needs are only “partly met" or “not met”

The estimated number of households that have unmet needs for each of the 37 facilities/amenities assessed is shown in the chart below.

1. Indoor fitness and exercise facilities – 4,625 households 2. Walking, hiking, biking trails – 4,111 households 3. Shade structures – 3,713 households

The three amenities/facilities with the highest percentage of households that have an unmet need:

Amenity/Facility Needs: Respondents were asked to identify if their household had a need for 37 facilities/amenities and to rate how well their needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest “unmet” need for various facilities/amenities.

Recreation Facilities/Amenities Needs and Priorities

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Walking, hiking, biking trails (46%) Aquatics (outdoor) (20%) Community center/Recreation center (19%) Golf course/driving range/practice area (18%)

ETC Institute (2025)

Walking, hiking, biking trails Aquatics (outdoor) Community Center/Recreation center Golf course/driving range/practice area Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Small neighborhood parks Playgrounds Running/walking track Large community parks Open space conservation areas Aquatics (indoor) Performing arts theater Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Off-leash dog park Picnic areas and shelters Pickleball courts (indoor) Environmental/nature education center Splash pads or spray parks Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Soccer fields Tennis courts (outdoor) Shade structures Basketball courts (indoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Ice skating Turf fields (outdoor) Turf field (indoor) Disc golf Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Lacrosse fields Tennis courts (indoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Football fields Skateboarding parks Volleyball Sand volleyball 0%

15%

20% 19% 18% 15% 15% 14% 13% 13% 12% 11% 10% 10% 8% 7% 6% 6% 6% 4% 4% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% %% 00.3 0% Top choice

30% 2nd choice

by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices

45% 3rd choice

4th Choice

46%

Q10. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 9 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

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The percentage of residents who selected each amenity/facility as one of their top four choices is shown in the chart below.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Amenities/Facilities Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each amenity/facility, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents’ top four choices, these were the four amenities/facilities that ranked most important to residents:

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Priorities for Facility Investments: The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weighs (1) the importance that residents place on amenities/facilities and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the amenity/facility. [ Details regarding the methodology for this analysis are provided in Section 3 of this report.]

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Walking, hiking, and biking trails (PIR=189) Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) (PIR=133)

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Walking, hiking, biking trails Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Aquatics (outdoor) Small neighborhood parks Environmental/nature education center Running/walking track Community Center/Recreation center Shade structures Aquatics (indoor) Open space conservation areas Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Splash pads or spray parks Golf course/driving range/practice area Picnic areas and shelters Pickleball courts (outdoor) Pickleball courts (indoor) Large community parks Off-leash dog park Performing arts space (ampitheater) Playgrounds Ice skating Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts theater Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf field (indoor) Tennis courts (indoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Disc golf Basketball courts (indoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Soccer fields Volleyball Lacrosse fields Sand volleyball Football fields Skateboarding parks 0

32 29 26 24 24 24 22 20 17 17

38 37 37

100

150

189

200

High Priority (100+)

Medium Priority (51-99)

133

Low Priority (0-50)

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The chart below shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 37 amenities/facilities assessed on the survey.

 

Based on the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following amenities/facilities were rated as high priorities for investment:

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Adult fitness and wellness programs Outdoor/nature programming Cultural enrichment programs Senior programs Special events Adult aquatics Adult visual arts/crafts programs Youth fitness and wellness programs Adult golf leagues/lessons/programs Adult athletic leagues Adult pickleball lessons/leagues Adult performing arts programs STEM classes Summer camps Youth Golf leagues/lessons/programs Adult tennis lessons/leagues Youth performing arts programs Youth Aquatics Youth athletic leagues/programs/camps Teen/tween programs Preschool programs Youth visual arts/crafts programs Programs for people with disabilities Youth pickleball lessons/leagues Gymnastics/tumbling programs Before and after school programs Youth martial arts Youth tennis lessons/leagues Adult martial arts Egaming/Esports Cheer programs

1,000

2,000

1,899 1,819 1,814 1,725 1,650 1,486 1,484 1,480 1,397 1,318 1,317 1,155 1,074 996 988 748 746 577 331

3,000

2,970 2,889 2,728 2,555 2,553 2,393

4,000

3,633

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6,000

5,526 5,271

Not Met

5,000

4,534 4,124 4,119

by number of households with need based on an estimated 26,819 households

Q13d. Estimated number of households whose recreation program needs are only “partly met" or “not met”

The estimated number of households that have unmet needs for each of the 31 programs assessed is shown in the chart below.

1. Adult fitness and wellness programs – 5,526 households 2. Outdoor/nature programming – 5,271 households 3. Cultural enrichment programs – 4,534 households

The three programs with the highest number of households that have an unmet need:

Program Needs: Respondents were asked to identify if their household had a need for the 31 recreation programs and to rate how well their needs for each were currently being met. Based on this analysis, ETC Institute was able to estimate the number of households in the community that had the greatest “unmet” need for various programs.

Recreation Program Needs and Priorities

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Adult fitness and wellness programs Senior programs Adult aquatics Special events Outdoor/nature programming Adult golf leagues/lessons/programs Cultural enrichment programs Adult pickleball lessons/leagues Youth athletic leagues/programs/camps Youth fitness and wellness programs Adult performing arts programs Youth Aquatics Summer camps Youth performing arts programs Before and after school programs Adult athletic leagues Adult visual arts/crafts programs Gymnastics/tumbling programs Preschool programs STEM classes Youth Golf leagues/lessons/programs Teen/tween programs Programs for people with disabilities Youth pickleball lessons/leagues Adult tennis lessons/leagues Youth martial arts Cheer programs Youth visual arts/crafts programs Youth tennis lessons/leagues Adult martial arts Egaming/Esports

1% 00.3%%

3% 2% 2% 2% 1%

7% 6% 6% 5% 5% 4% 4% 4% 3% 3%

10% Top choice

10% 10% 9% 9% 9%

20% 2nd choice

16% 15% 15% 14% 12% 12%

3rd choice

by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices

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30% 4th Choice

26%

Q14. Which FOUR programs/activities from the list in Question 13 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household

The percentage of residents who selected each program as one of their top four choices is shown in the chart below.

Adult fitness and wellness programs (26%) Senior programs (16%) Adult aquatics (15%) and Special events (15%) Outdoor/nature programming (14%)

Programs Importance: In addition to assessing the needs for each program, ETC Institute also assessed the importance that residents placed on each item. Based on the sum of respondents’ top four choices, these were the four programs ranked most important to residents:

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Adult fitness and wellness programs (PIR=200) Outdoor/nature programming (PIR=149) Senior programs (PIR=137) Special events (PIR=131) Cultural enrichment programs (PIR=127) Adult aquatics (PIR=123)

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Adult fitness and wellness programs Outdoor/nature programming Senior programs Special events Cultural enrichment programs Adult aquatics Adult golf leagues/lessons/programs Youth fitness and wellness programs Adult pickleball lessons/leagues Adult performing arts programs Adult visual arts/crafts programs Adult athletic leagues Youth athletic leagues/programs/camps Youth Aquatics Summer camps Youth performing arts programs STEM classes Youth Golf leagues/lessons/programs Before and after school programs Preschool programs Adult tennis lessons/leagues Teen/tween programs Gymnastics/tumbling programs Programs for people with disabilities Youth pickleball lessons/leagues Youth visual arts/crafts programs Youth martial arts Youth tennis lessons/leagues Adult martial arts Cheer programs Egaming/Esports

18 17 13 12

100

150

200

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High Priority (100+)

77 72 Medium Priority 66 (51-99) 64 60 59 53 48 46 40 40 39 37 Low Priority (0-50) 35 34 31 29 25

87 84

137 131 127 123

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The chart below shows the Priority Investment Rating for each of the 31 programs assessed on the survey.

     

Based on the Priority Investment Rating (PIR), the following activities/programs were rated as high priorities for investment:

Priorities for Program Investments: The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide organizations with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on recreation and parks investments. The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) equally weighs (1) the importance that residents place on programs and (2) how many residents have unmet needs for the program. [Details regarding the methodology for this analysis are provided in Section 3 of this report.]

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Q1. Counting yourself, how many people in your household are... by percentage of persons in household

Ages 10-14 5.1% Ages 15-19 3.5%

Ages 5-9 6.5%

Under age 5 5.4% Ages 85+ 1.1%

Ages 75-84 9.1%

Ages 20-24 3.5%

Ages 65-74 21.2%

Ages 25-34 6.4%

Ages 35-44 12.6% Ages 45-54 9.0% ETC Institute (2025)

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Ages 55-64 16.5%

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Q2. Have you or any members of your household visited any Palatine Park District parks and/or recreation facilities during the past 12 months? by percentage of respondents

Yes 79%

No 21%

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Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the Palatine Park District parks and recreation facilities you have visited by percentage of respondents who responded "yes" to Q2 (excluding "not provided")

Good 61.1%

Excellent 34.0%

Fair 4.5% ETC Institute (2025)

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Q2b. Use of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Operated by Palatine Park District During the Past Year by percentage of respondents who report use in the past year (multiple selections could be made)

61%

Community Center

48%

Falcon Park Recreation Center

39%

Family Aquatic Center

37%

Fred Hall Amphitheater Hamilton Gbur Fields

34%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

33%

Birchwood Pool

32%

Birchwood Recreation Center

32% 31%

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

20%

Eagle Park Pool

16%

Harper Pool

14%

Clayson House Museum

12%

Celtic Park Turf Fields

Maple Park Preschool Eagle Park Preschool

Birchwood Preschool

Parkside Preschool

1% 0%

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Q2b. Please indicate how often you and members of your household have used each of the following parks, recreation and facilities operated by the Palatine Park District during the past 12 months. by percentage of respondents who reported use in the past year (excluding "never")

16%

15%

Community Center

Falcon Park Recreation Center

Palatine Hills Golf Course

12% 18%

Birchwood Pool

10%

23%

Birchwood Recreation Center

Fred Hall Amphitheater

3% 2%

Clayson House Museum

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

1% 1%

62%

24%

57%

24%

12%

69% 65% 55%

34% 75%

19%

81%

14% 97% 90%

8% 100%

Birchwood Preschool

33%

67%

Eagle Park Preschool 0%

20%

40% 50+ Times

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49%

28%

Eagle Park Pool 2%

Family Aquatic Center

40%

35%

13%

10%

Hamilton Gbur Fields

59%

16%

20%

47%

27%

13%

Celtic Park Turf Fields

41%

28%

20%

Maple Park Preschool Harper Pool

67%

33%

Parkside Preschool

60% 25-49 times

10-24 times

80%

100%

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Q2c. Which THREE parks/facilities from the list in Question 2b are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? by percentage of respondents who selected the park/facility as one of their top three choices

48%

Community Center Family Aquatic Center

25%

Falcon Park Recreation Center

24%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

23%

Birchwood Recreation Center

21%

Hamilton Gbur Fields

19%

Birchwood Pool

19%

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

16%

Fred Hall Amphitheater

15%

Eagle Park Pool

Harper Pool

Clayson House Museum

Maple Park Preschool

Celtic Park Turf Fields

Birchwood Preschool

Eagle Park Preschool

0% 0.4%

Parkside Preschool

0% 0.4% 0%

15%

30%

45% Top choice

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Q3. Please CHECK ALL the ways you and members of your household travel to the parks and recreation facilities you use. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) (without "none")

95%

Drive

55%

Walk

39%

Bike

Rideshare

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50%

75%

100% Page 19

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Q4. From the following list, please CHECK ALL the ways you learn about Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

68%

Seasonal program guide

58%

Palatine Park District website

41%

eNewsletters/emails

33%

Word of mouth

31%

Flyers

27%

Outdoor signage/electronic sign

24%

Social media

22%

Inside facilities-posters, displays, TV screens Conversations with Park District staff

12%

Newspaper

12% 8%

Promotions at special events 0% ETC Institute (2025)

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Q5. Which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the Park District use to communicate with you about parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events? by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top three choices

60%

Seasonal program guide

52%

Palatine Park District website

45%

eNewsletters/emails

21%

Flyers

19%

Social media

14%

Outdoor signage/electronic sign Word of mouth

Inside facilities-posters, displays, TV screens

Newspaper

7% 4%

Conversations with Park District staff

Promotions at special events 0%

15%

30%

45% Top choice

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Q6. From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the organizations that you or members of your household have used for indoor and outdoor recreation activities during the last 12 months. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made) (without "none”)

80%

Library

74%

Palatine Park District

62%

Cook County Forest Preserve Places of worship

34%

Neighboring park districts

34% 32%

Harper College

27%

Public schools

22%

Private clubs YMCA

14%

Private & non-profit youth athletic associations

13% 11%

Palatine Township Senior Center Private summer camps

Private schools/charter schools

7% 0%

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Q7. Has your household participated in any programs or events offered by the Palatine Park District during the past 12 months? by percentage of respondents

No 53%

Yes 47%

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Q7a. How would you rate the overall quality of the Palatine Park District programs or events in which your household has participated? by percentage of respondents who answered "yes" to Q7 (excluding "not provided")

Excellent 43.8%

Good 51.0%

Fair Poor 4.6% 0.7% ETC Institute (2025)

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Q8. Please CHECK ALL the reasons why your household does NOT use Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities or programs more often. by percentage of respondents (multiple selections could be made)

31%

Too busy

22%

Program times are not convenient

17%

Program or facility is not offered Use services of other agencies

11%

Use other park districts

11%

Fees are too high

11%

I do not know what is being offered

10% 10%

Classes are full

Facilities do not have the right equipment Facility operating hours not convenient

Lack of quality programs

Registration for programs is difficult

Classes are canceled

Too far from residence

Lack of accessibility

Lack of transportation

Facilities are not well maintained

Poor customer service by staff

0% 0.3% 0%

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Q9. Need for Facilities and Amenities by percentage of respondents who indicated need

Walking, hiking, biking trails Small neighborhood parks Community Center/Recreation center Running/walking track Large community parks Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Picnic areas and shelters Aquatics (outdoor) Playgrounds Shade structures Performing arts space (amphitheater) Open space conservation areas Performing arts theater Golf course/driving range/practice area Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Aquatics (indoor) Environmental/nature education center Pickleball courts (outdoor) Splash pads or spray parks Pickleball courts (indoor) Soccer fields Off-leash dog park Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Basketball courts (outdoor) Tennis courts (outdoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Ice skating Turf fields (outdoor) Disc golf Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Tennis courts (indoor) Turf field (indoor) Sand volleyball Football fields Volleyball Skateboarding parks Lacrosse fields

53% 52% 52% 50% 48% 48% 46% 44% 41% 41% 40% 38% 36% 32% 31% 31% 27% 26% 25% 21% 20% 19% 19% 19% 17% 17% 16% 15% 14% 14% 14% 13% 12% 10% 10% 8% 0%

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60%

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Q9b. Estimated number of households who have a need for facilities & amenities by number of households based on an estimated 26,819 households Walking, hiking, biking trails Small neighborhood parks Community Center/Recreation center Running/walking track Large community parks Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Picnic areas and shelters Aquatics (outdoor) Playgrounds Shade structures Performing arts space (amphitheater) Open space conservation areas Performing arts theater Golf course/driving range/practice area Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Aquatics (indoor) Environmental/nature education center Pickleball courts (outdoor) Splash pads or spray parks Pickleball courts (indoor) Soccer fields Off-leash dog park Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Basketball courts (outdoor) Tennis courts (outdoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Ice skating Turf fields (outdoor) Disc golf Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Tennis courts (indoor) Turf field (indoor) Sand volleyball Football fields Volleyball Skateboarding parks Lacrosse fields

14,268 14,026 14,026 13,463 12,954 12,793 12,283 11,720 11,049 10,889 10,728 10,138 9,574 8,582 8,180 8,180 7,107 7,027 6,597 5,525 5,444 5,122 5,042 5,042 4,613 4,613 4,291 4,050 3,808 3,701 3,621 3,540 3,138 2,548 2,548 2,065 0

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10,000

15,000

19,390

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Q9c. Please indicate how well your needs are met for facilities/amenities by percentage of respondents (excluding "no need") 45% 49% 49% 48% 41%

11% 2% 10% 3% 10% 4% 2% 13% 3% 13% 40% 3% 13% 3% 16% 51% 2% 17% 42% 5% 14% 40% 5% 14% 46% 5% 15% 50% 4% 17% 44% 2% 19% 48% 5% 17% 39% 24% 45% 12% 14% 42% 8% 19% 45% 5% 23% 44% 8% 20% 47% 10% 19% 48% 8% 26% 37% 30% 7% 28% 30% 36% 10% 25% 21% 44% 9% 26% 30% 35% 18% 17% 32% 32% 12% 24% 33% 32% 20% 19% 34% 28% 10% 31% 31% 29% 26% 16% 26% 32% 16% 27% 16% 41% 26% 17% 24% 32% 20% 24% 24% 32% 38% 7% 27% 29% 30% 15% 30% 24% 17% 31% 31% 22% 29% 29% 21% 21% 37% 28% 13% 22% 42% 37% 37% 37% 43% 44% 31% 39% 41% 34% 30% 36% 31% 39% 32% 33% 29% 28% 25% 23%

Playgrounds Soccer fields Large community parks Performing arts theater Community Center/Recreation center Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Golf course/driving range/practice area Performing arts space (amphitheater) Small neighborhood parks Basketball courts (indoor) Running/walking track Aquatics (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails Picnic areas and shelters Football fields Sand volleyball Open space conservation areas Basketball courts (outdoor) Disc golf Skateboarding parks Shade structures Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Aquatics (indoor) Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Pickleball courts (indoor) Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Volleyball Turf field (indoor) Environmental/nature education center Lacrosse fields Tennis courts (indoor) Off-leash dog park Splash pads or spray parks Ice skating Parkour/Ninja Warrior course 0%

20%

40%

60% Fully Met

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80% Partly Met

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Q9d. Estimated number of households whose facility and amenity needs are only “partly met" or “not met” by number of households with need based on an estimated 26,819 households

2,896 2,811 2,805 2,802 2,725 2,638 2,559 2,555 2,487 2,480 2,478 2,216 2,058 1,898 1,740 1,733 1,647 1,564 1,561 1,488 1,485 1,407 1,158 1,067 909 909 907 825 744 741 741 0

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1,000

2,000

3,000

3,713 3,558 3,467 3,309

4,111

4,000 Not Met

4,625

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Q10. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 9 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top four choices Walking, hiking, biking trails Aquatics (outdoor) Community Center/Recreation center Golf course/driving range/practice area Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Small neighborhood parks Playgrounds Running/walking track Large community parks Open space conservation areas Aquatics (indoor) Performing arts theater Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Off-leash dog park Picnic areas and shelters Pickleball courts (indoor) Environmental/nature education center Splash pads or spray parks Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Soccer fields Tennis courts (outdoor) Shade structures Basketball courts (indoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Ice skating Turf fields (outdoor) Turf field (indoor) Disc golf Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Lacrosse fields Tennis courts (indoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Football fields Skateboarding parks Volleyball Sand volleyball

46%

20% 19% 18% 15% 15% 14% 13% 13% 12% 11% 10% 10% 8% 7% 6% 6% 6% 4% 4% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0.3% 0% 0%

15%

30% Top choice

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Q11. Would you like the Palatine Park District to construct a new equestrian facility? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided") (10.2% no response)

(57.8% including no response)

No 64%

Yes 36% (32.0% including no response)

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Q12. Which THREE facilities/amenities would be most appropriate for the former Palatine Stables property located at 1510 W. Northwest Highway? by percentage of respondents who selected the item as one of their top three choices Pickleball courts (outdoor) 14% Walking, hiking, biking trails 12% Environmental/nature education center 10% Off-leash dog park 10% Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) 9% Large community parks 8% Playgrounds 7% Aquatics (indoor) 6% Open space conservation areas 6% Pickleball courts (indoor) 5% Golf course/driving range/practice area 5% Community center/Recreation center 5% Aquatics (outdoor) 5% Splash pads or spray parks 5% Running/walking track 4% Small neighborhood parks 4% Picnic areas and shelters 3% Basketball courts (indoor) 3% Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) 3% Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) 3% Soccer fields 3% Parkour/Ninja Warrior course 3% Performing arts theater 2% Basketball courts (outdoor) 2% Turf fields (outdoor) 2% Tennis courts (indoor) 2% Ice skating 2% Sand volleyball 2% Shade structures 2% Tennis courts (outdoor) 2% Performing arts space (amphitheater) 2% Turf field (indoor) 1% Football fields 1% Disc golf 1% Volleyball 1% Lacrosse fields 1% Skateboarding parks 1% 0%

10%

15% Top choice

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Q13. Need for Recreation Programs/Activities by percentage of respondents who indicated need

Adult fitness and wellness programs Special events Outdoor/nature programming Adult aquatics Cultural enrichment programs Youth fitness and wellness programs Senior programs Adult golf leagues/lessons/programs Youth athletic leagues/programs/camps Youth Aquatics Adult pickleball lessons/leagues Adult performing arts programs Youth performing arts programs Adult athletic leagues Youth Golf leagues/lessons/programs Adult visual arts/crafts programs Summer camps Youth pickleball lessons/leagues Gymnastics/tumbling programs STEM classes Before and after school programs Adult tennis lessons/leagues Programs for people with disabilities Youth visual arts/crafts programs Preschool programs Youth martial arts Teen/tween programs Adult martial arts Youth tennis lessons/leagues Egaming/Esports Cheer programs

4% 4% 0%

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7% 7%

12% 12% 12% 10% 10% 10% 10% 9% 9% 9%

15%

17% 16% 16% 16%

29% 29% 27% 25% 23% 21% 21% 20% 20% 19%

30%

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40%

45%

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7,831 7,751 7,187 6,597 6,034 5,686 5,525 5,444 5,364 5,122 4,452 4,371 4,291 4,211 3,299 3,218 3,138 2,736 2,628 2,628 2,548 2,467 2,387 2,306 1,824 1,743 1,153 1,073 0

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6,000

8,904

9,000

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Q13c. Please indicate how well your needs are met for recreation programs by percentage of respondents (excluding "no need")

23%

51% 23% 3% 42% 31% 21% 6% 39% 31% 23% 8% 31% 37% 27% 5% 36% 31% 23% 10% 25% 40% 20% 15% 49% 15% 27% 9% 26% 35% 29% 9% 31% 29% 30% 10% 32% 27% 36% 5% 45% 14% 35% 7% 40% 19% 30% 11% 33% 24% 29% 14% 28% 29% 28% 16% 32% 23% 40% 5% 32% 23% 34% 11% 26% 28% 32% 14% 24% 30% 25% 21% 23% 30% 33% 14% 34% 16% 19% 31% 36% 14% 14% 36% 19% 29% 45% 7% 37% 7% 33% 23% 22% 20% 35% 22% 17% 25% 36% 22% 21% 19% 36% 23% 18% 21% 32% 29% 23% 15% 45% 18% 21% 14% 32% 32% 16% 19% 53% 13% 12% 19% 54% 15%

Youth athletic leagues/programs/camps Youth Aquatics Cheer programs Youth performing arts programs Gymnastics/tumbling programs Youth pickleball lessons/leagues Before and after school programs Special events Youth fitness and wellness programs Adult martial arts Youth martial arts Youth Golf leagues/lessons/programs Youth tennis lessons/leagues Summer camps Adult performing arts programs Adult golf leagues/lessons/programs Adult fitness and wellness programs Adult aquatics Adult pickleball lessons/leagues Programs for people with disabilities Egaming/Esports Youth visual arts/crafts programs Preschool programs Adult athletic leagues Cultural enrichment programs Outdoor/nature programming STEM classes Senior programs Teen/tween programs Adult tennis lessons/leagues Adult visual arts/crafts programs

20%

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Q13d. Estimated number of households whose recreation program needs are only “partly met" or “not met” by number of households with need based on an estimated 26,819 households Adult fitness and wellness programs Outdoor/nature programming Cultural enrichment programs Senior programs Special events Adult aquatics Adult visual arts/crafts programs Youth fitness and wellness programs Adult golf leagues/lessons/programs Adult athletic leagues Adult pickleball lessons/leagues Adult performing arts programs STEM classes Summer camps Youth Golf leagues/lessons/programs Adult tennis lessons/leagues Youth performing arts programs Youth Aquatics Youth athletic leagues/programs/camps Teen/tween programs Preschool programs Youth visual arts/crafts programs Programs for people with disabilities Youth pickleball lessons/leagues Gymnastics/tumbling programs Before and after school programs Youth martial arts Youth tennis lessons/leagues Adult martial arts Egaming/Esports Cheer programs

1,899 1,819 1,814 1,725 1,650 1,486 1,484 1,480 1,397 1,318 1,317 1,155 1,074 996 988 748 746 577 331 0

1,000

2,000

2,970 2,889 2,728 2,555 2,553 2,393

3,000

3,633

4,000

5,526 5,271

4,534 4,124 4,119

5,000

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Q14. Which FOUR programs/activities from the list in Question 13 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household by percentage of respondents who selected the items as one of their top three choices Adult fitness and wellness programs Senior programs Adult aquatics Special events Outdoor/nature programming Adult golf leagues/lessons/programs Cultural enrichment programs Adult pickleball lessons/leagues Youth athletic leagues/programs/camps Youth fitness and wellness programs Adult performing arts programs Youth Aquatics Summer camps Youth performing arts programs Before and after school programs Adult athletic leagues Adult visual arts/crafts programs Gymnastics/tumbling programs Preschool programs STEM classes Youth Golf leagues/lessons/programs Teen/tween programs Programs for people with disabilities Youth pickleball lessons/leagues Adult tennis lessons/leagues Youth martial arts Cheer programs Youth visual arts/crafts programs Youth tennis lessons/leagues Adult martial arts Egaming/Esports

7% 6% 6% 5% 5% 4% 4% 4% 3% 3%

10% 10% 9% 9% 9%

3% 2% 2% 2% 1%

1% 0% 0.3% 0%

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16% 15% 15% 14% 12% 12%

2nd choice

30% 3rd choice

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Clayson House Museum

Skate Park

93%

Harper Pool

92%

Preschool Facilities

83%

17%

Community Gymnastics Center

82%

18%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

82%

18%

Eagle Pool

81%

19%

Falcon Park Recreation Center

81%

19%

Existing sports fields

80%

20%

Birchwood Pool

74%

26%

Family Aquatic Center

74%

26%

Fred Hall Amphitheater

74%

26%

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

70%

30%

Existing neighborhood parks

69%

32%

Birchwood Recreation Center

67%

34%

Community Center

67%

34%

Community Fitness Center

61%

39%

Existing walking and biking trails

61%

39%

20%

40%

60%

80% Maintain

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Q15a. How important is it to maintain this facility? by percentage of respondents who selected "maintain" in Q15 Existing sports fields

23%

16%

56%

Family Aquatic Center

24%

14%

58%

Community Center

22%

16%

58%

56%

21%

17%

Falcon Park Recreation Center Existing neighborhood parks

27%

10%

58%

Existing walking and biking trails

28%

61%

15%

19%

Birchwood Pool Fred Hall Amphitheater

16%

18%

60%

Harper Pool

16%

17%

10%

57%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

19%

14%

59%

Birchwood Recreation Center

16%

14%

Eagle Pool

13%

16%

10%

12%

17%

Community Fitness Center Clayson House Museum

11%

16%

Preschool Facilities

14%

13%

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

13%

12%

Community Gymnastics Center

13%

Skate Park

13%

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56%

16% 66%

8% 8%

68%

10%

67% 63%

16% 20%

40%

60%

Very Important

Somewhat Important

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29%

Existing walking and biking trails

58%

1% 67%

Community Fitness Center

21%

11%

Existing neighborhood parks

20%

10% 1%

69%

Community Center

17%

70%

12%

73%

Birchwood Recreation Center

10%

16%

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

12%

Family Aquatic Center

11%

10% 1%

79%

Fred Hall Amphitheater

11%

10% 1%

79%

Birchwood Pool

11%

9% 1%

79%

Existing sports fields

12%

82%

Falcon Park Recreation Center

10%

84%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

12%

84%

Eagle Pool

4%1%

86%

Community Gymnastics Center

4%1%

87%

Preschool Facilities

88%

Harper Pool

4% 2%

95%

Skate Park

2% 2%

96%

Clayson House Museum

2%1%1%

97%

0% ETC Institute (2025)

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20%

40%

60%

Very Important

Somewhat Important

80% Not Important

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Q16. Which THREE facilities listed in Question 15 would you be most willing to fund UPGRADES to with your tax dollars? by percentage of respondents who selected the facility as one of their top three choices

26%

Existing walking and biking trails

18%

Community Fitness Center

17%

Existing neighborhood parks

15%

Community Center Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

12%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

12% 10%

Family Aquatic Center

Birchwood Pool Birchwood Recreation Center

Falcon Park Recreation Center

Fred Hall Amphitheater

8% 7%

Existing sports fields

Eagle Pool

Preschool Facilities

Harper Pool Clayson House Museum

Community Gymnastics Center

2% 1%

Skate Park 0%

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Strongly agree 31%

Agree 46%

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Q19. Your Gender by percentage of respondents (excluding “prefer not to disclose")

Male 48% Female 51%

Non-binary 1%

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Q20. How many years have you lived within the Palatine Park District? by percentage of respondents (excluding "not provided")

11-15 5.5%

6-10 13.4%

16-20 7.5%

0-5 16.9%

21-30 19.2%

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67.7%

White or Caucasian

20.3%

Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x

14.0%

Asian or Asian Indian

6.0%

Black or African American

American Indian or Alaska Native

0.7%

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

0.7%

Other

0.3%

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The following pages show the Unmet Needs Rating, Importance Rating, and Priority Investment Rating for facilities and programs.

indicates there is a relatively low level of unmet needs and residents do not think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. Improvements may be warranted if the needs of very specialized populations are being targeted.

• Low Priority Areas are those with a PIR below 50. A rating in this range generally

generally indicates there is a medium to high level of unmet needs or a significant percentage of residents generally think it is important to fund improvements in these areas.

• Medium Priority Areas are those with a PIR of 50‐99. A rating in this range

generally indicates there is a relatively high level of unmet needs and residents generally think it is important to fund improvements in these areas. Improvements in this area are likely to have a positive impact on the greatest number of households.

• High Priority Areas are those with a PIR of at least 100. A rating of 100 or above

How to Analyze the Charts:

For example, if the Unmet Needs Rating for Community Gardens were 98.9 (out of 100) and the Importance Rating for Community Gardens were 21.6 (out of 100), the Priority Investment Rating for Community Gardens would be 120.5 (out of 200).

PIR = UNR + IR

The PIR reflects the sum of the Unmet Needs Rating and the Importance Rating as shown in the equation below:

The Priority Investment Rating (PIR) was developed by ETC Institute to provide governments with an objective tool for evaluating the priority that should be placed on parks and recreation investments. The Priority Investment Rating was developed by ETC Institute to identify the facilities and programs residents think should receive the highest priority for investment. The priority investment rating reflects the importance residents place on items (sum of top 4 choices) and the unmet needs (needs that are not met or only partly met) for each facility/program relative to the facility/program that rated the highest overall. Since decisions related to future investments should consider both the level of unmet needs and the importance of facilities and programs, the PIR weights each of these components equally.

Priority Investment Rating Palatine Park District

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Unmet Needs Rating for Facilities/Amenities

the rating for the item with the most unmet needs=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative amount of unmet needs for each item compared to the item with the most unmet needs Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails Shade structures Environmental/nature education center Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Splash pads or spray parks Aquatics (indoor) Open space conservation areas Running/walking track Picnic areas and shelters Small neighborhood parks Ice skating Pickleball courts (indoor) Aquatics (outdoor) Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Pickleball courts (outdoor) Off-leash dog park Community Center/Recreation center Performing arts space (amphitheater) Large community parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Golf course/driving range/practice area Tennis courts (indoor) Turf field (indoor) Performing arts theater Playgrounds Turf fields (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Disc golf Volleyball Basketball courts (indoor) Lacrosse fields Sand volleyball Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Football fields Skateboarding parks Soccer fields

62.6 60.8 60.7 60.6 58.9 57.1 55.4 55.2 53.8 53.6 53.6 47.9 44.5 41.0 37.6 37.5 35.6 33.8 33.8 32.2 32.1 30.4 25.0 23.1 19.7 19.6 19.6 17.8 16.1 16.0 16.0 0.0

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40.0

60.0

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Importance Rating for Facilities/Amenitites

the rating for the item rated as the most important=100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative level of importance for each item compared to the item rated as the most important Walking, hiking, biking trails Aquatics (outdoor) Community Center/Recreation center Golf course/driving range/practice area Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Small neighborhood parks Playgrounds Running/walking track Large community parks Open space conservation areas Aquatics (indoor) Performing arts theater Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Off-leash dog park Picnic areas and shelters Pickleball courts (indoor) Environmental/nature education center Splash pads or spray parks Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Soccer fields Tennis courts (outdoor) Shade structures Basketball courts (indoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Ice skating Turf fields (outdoor) Turf field (indoor) Disc golf Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Lacrosse fields Tennis courts (indoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Football fields Skateboarding parks Volleyball Sand volleyball

0.0 ETC Institute (2025)

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44.0 40.1 38.8 33.4 31.5 29.5 28.6 27.3 25.4 23.9 21.5 20.8 18.0 14.5 13.4 13.2 12.6 9.1 8.5 7.8 7.8 6.5 6.5 6.5 4.6 4.6 3.9 3.9 3.3 2.0 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3 0.7 0.0 20.0

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Top Priorities for Investment for Facilities/Amenities Based on Priority Investment Rating Walking, hiking, biking trails Fitness and exercise facilities (indoor) Aquatics (outdoor) Small neighborhood parks Environmental/nature education center Running/walking track Community Center/Recreation center Shade structures Aquatics (indoor) Open space conservation areas Exercise/fitness area (outdoor) Splash pads or spray parks Golf course/driving range/practice area Picnic areas and shelters Pickleball courts (outdoor) Pickleball courts (indoor) Large community parks Off-leash dog park Performing arts space (ampitheater) Playgrounds Ice skating Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts theater Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf field (indoor) Tennis courts (indoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Disc golf Basketball courts (indoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Soccer fields Volleyball Lacrosse fields Sand volleyball Football fields Skateboarding parks

32 29 26 24 24 24 22 20 17 17

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90 90 89 88 87 87 86 83 81 76 74 72 69 68 68 65 62 62 57 55

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Medium Priority (51-99)

Low Priority (0-50)

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Unmet Needs Rating for Programs/Activities the rating for the item with the most unmet needs =100 the rating of all other items reflects the relative amount of unmet needs for each item compared to the item with the most unmet needs

34.4 32.9 32.8 31.2 29.8 26.9 26.9 26.8 25.3 23.8 23.8 20.9 19.5 18.0 17.9 13.5 13.5 10.4 6.0 0.0

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40.0

53.7 52.3 49.4 46.2 46.2 43.3

60.0

65.8

74.6 74.5

80.0

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25.9 23.6 22.4 19.7 17.8 15.4 15.1 13.9 12.7 10.4 10.4 10.4 8.1 6.9 6.9 4.6 4.6 3.5 1.2 0.0

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40.0

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Top Priorities for Investment for Parks and Recreation Programs Based on Priority Investment Rating Adult fitness and wellness programs Outdoor/nature programming Senior programs Special events Cultural enrichment programs Adult aquatics Adult golf leagues/lessons/programs Youth fitness and wellness programs Adult pickleball lessons/leagues Adult performing arts programs Adult visual arts/crafts programs Adult athletic leagues Youth athletic leagues/programs/camps Youth Aquatics Summer camps Youth performing arts programs STEM classes Youth Golf leagues/lessons/programs Before and after school programs Preschool programs Adult tennis lessons/leagues Teen/tween programs Gymnastics/tumbling programs Programs for people with disabilities Youth pickleball lessons/leagues Youth visual arts/crafts programs Youth martial arts Youth tennis lessons/leagues Adult martial arts Cheer programs Egaming/Esports

87 84

18 17 13 12 0

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149

200

High Priority (100+)

77 72 Medium Priority 66 (51-99) 64 60 59 53 48 46 40 40 39 37 Low Priority (0-50) 35 34 31 29 25

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Palatine (2025) National Average

79%

Yes

81%

20%

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Overall quality of facilities and amenities by % of respondents

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34% Rated "Excellent"

35%

95% Rated "Excellent" or "Good"

82%

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Too busy/not interested

18%

Program times are not convenient

16% 17%

Program not offered

Use programs of other agencies

11%

Use parks/facilities in other cities

11%

I don't know what is offered Classes are full 7%

Facility equipment doesn't meet my needs 5%

Lack of quality programs Registration is difficult

Too far from home

Lack of ADA accessibility

Lack of transportation

Facilities are not well maintained

2% 0%

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31% 22%

25% 25%

11% 12% 10%

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10% 9% 9% 19%

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Ways Respondents Learn about Programs and Services by % of respondents

15% 58%

Website

26% 41%

Emails

30% 33%

Word of mouth

40% 31%

Flyers

31% 12%

Newspaper

25% 12%

Conversations with recreation staff

25% 8%

Promotions at special events

14% 0%

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Palatine (2025)

National Average

47%

Yes

36%

15%

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44% Rated "Excellent" 36%

95% Rated "Excellent" or "Good" 85%

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0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.5 0.2 0.0

Under age 5 Ages 5-9 Ages 10-14 Ages 15-19 Ages 20-24 Ages 25-34 Ages 35-44 Ages 45-54 Ages 55-64 Ages 65-74 Ages 75-84 Ages 85+

169

132

101

799

Sum

Number 258 67 325

Percent 79.4 % 20.6 % 100.0 %

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Number 84 151 11 1 11 258

Percent 32.6 % 58.5 % 4.3 % 0.4 % 4.3 % 100.0 %

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Q2. Have your household members visited any Palatine Park District parks and/or recreation facilities during past 12 months Yes No Total

Q2. Have you or any members of your household visited any Palatine Park District parks and/or recreation facilities during the past 12 months?

2.5

number

Mean

Q1. Including yourself, how many people in your household are...

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Number 84 151 11 1 247

Percent 34.0 % 61.1 % 4.5 % 0.4 % 100.0 %

0.8% 1.6% 0.4% 9.3% 0.4% 0.4% 0.0% 3.1% 0.4% 1.2% 0.8% 3.5% 1.2% 1.9% 0.0%

Q2b-3. Birchwood Recreation Center Q2b-4. Celtic Park Turf Fields Q2b-5. Clayson House Museum Q2b-6. Community Center Q2b-7. Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Q2b-8. Eagle Park Pool Q2b-9. Eagle Park Preschool Q2b-10. Falcon Park Recreation Center Q2b-11. Family Aquatic Center Q2b-12. Fred Hall Amphitheater Q2b-13. Harper Pool Q2b-14. Hamilton Gbur Fields Q2b-15. Maple Park Preschool Q2b-16. Palatine Hills Golf Course Q2b-17. Parkside Preschool

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50+ times 0.8%

Q2b-2. Birchwood Preschool

Q2b-1. Birchwood Pool

(N=258)

0.4%

2.7%

0.4%

4.3%

3.1%

0.8%

1.9%

5.8%

0.0%

2.3%

0.4%

9.7%

0.0%

1.6%

2.7%

0.0%

25-49 times 3.1%

0.0%

8.1%

1.6%

9.3%

5.4%

5.0%

7.4%

11.6%

1.6%

3.5%

2.3%

16.7%

0.0%

1.9%

10.9%

0.0%

10-24 times 7.4%

0.8%

20.5%

2.7%

16.7%

6.2%

29.8%

29.5%

27.5%

0.8%

13.6%

27.9%

24.8%

13.6%

7.4%

17.8%

1.9%

1-9 times 20.9%

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98.8%

66.7%

94.2%

66.3%

84.5%

63.2%

60.9%

51.9%

97.7%

80.2%

69.0%

39.5%

86.0%

87.6%

67.8%

98.1%

Never 67.8%

Q2b. Please indicate how often you and members of your household have used each of the following parks, recreation and facilities operated by the Palatine Park District during the past 12 months.

Q2a. How would you rate physical condition of parks & recreation facilities you have visited Excellent Good Fair Poor Total

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q2a. Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the Palatine Park District parks and recreation facilities you have visited? (without "not provided")

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6.5% 1.0% 3.2% 5.0%

Q2b-10. Falcon Park Recreation Center Q2b-11. Family Aquatic Center Q2b-12. Fred Hall Amphitheater Q2b-13. Harper Pool

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Q2b-9. Eagle Park Preschool

Q2b-17. Parkside Preschool

2.0%

Q2b-8. Eagle Park Pool

5.8%

1.3%

Q2b-7. Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

Q2b-16. Palatine Hills Golf Course

15.4%

Q2b-6. Community Center

20.0%

2.8%

Q2b-5. Clayson House Museum

Q2b-15. Maple Park Preschool

12.5%

Q2b-4. Celtic Park Turf Fields

10.3%

2.4%

Q2b-3. Birchwood Recreation Center

Q2b-14. Hamilton Gbur Fields

0.0%

50+ times 2.4%

Q2b-2. Birchwood Preschool

Q2b-1. Birchwood Pool

(N=258)

33.3%

8.1%

6.7%

12.6%

20.0%

2.1%

5.0%

12.1%

0.0%

11.8%

1.3%

16.0%

0.0%

12.5%

8.4%

0.0%

25-49 times 9.6%

0.0%

24.4%

26.7%

27.6%

35.0%

13.7%

18.8%

24.2%

66.7%

17.6%

7.5%

27.6%

0.0%

15.6%

33.7%

0.0%

10-24 times 22.9%

66.7%

61.6%

46.7%

49.4%

40.0%

81.1%

75.2%

57.3%

33.3%

68.6%

90.0%

41.0%

97.2%

59.4%

55.4%

100.0%

1-9 times 65.1%

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(WITHOUT "NEVER")

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Number 17 5 18 4 4 58 8 12 1 25 15 9 11 16 4 31 1 19 258

Percent 6.6 % 1.9 % 7.0 % 1.6 % 1.6 % 22.5 % 3.1 % 4.7 % 0.4 % 9.7 % 5.8 % 3.5 % 4.3 % 6.2 % 1.6 % 12.0 % 0.4 % 7.4 % 100.0 %

ETC Institute (2025)

Q2c. 2nd choice Birchwood Pool Birchwood Preschool Birchwood Recreation Center Celtic Park Turf Fields Clayson House Museum Community Center Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Eagle Park Pool Falcon Park Recreation Center Family Aquatic Center Fred Hall Amphitheater Harper Pool Hamilton Gbur Fields Maple Park Preschool Palatine Hills Golf Course None chosen Total

Number 20 2 24 3 5 31 19 6 21 30 10 7 15 8 11 46 258

Percent 7.8 % 0.8 % 9.3 % 1.2 % 1.9 % 12.0 % 7.4 % 2.3 % 8.1 % 11.6 % 3.9 % 2.7 % 5.8 % 3.1 % 4.3 % 17.8 % 100.0 %

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Q2c. Which THREE parks/facilities from the list in Question 2b are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

Q2c. Top choice Birchwood Pool Birchwood Preschool Birchwood Recreation Center Celtic Park Turf Fields Clayson House Museum Community Center Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Eagle Park Pool Eagle Park Preschool Falcon Park Recreation Center Family Aquatic Center Fred Hall Amphitheater Harper Pool Hamilton Gbur Fields Maple Park Preschool Palatine Hills Golf Course Parkside Preschool None chosen Total

Q2c. Which THREE parks/facilities from the list in Question 2b are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

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Number 12 1 13 2 3 34 14 6 15 19 20 5 19 16 79 258

Percent 4.7 % 0.4 % 5.0 % 0.8 % 1.2 % 13.2 % 5.4 % 2.3 % 5.8 % 7.4 % 7.8 % 1.9 % 7.4 % 6.2 % 30.6 % 100.0 %

ETC Institute (2025)

Number 49 8 55 9 12 123 41 24 1 61 64 39 23 50 12 58 1 19 649

Percent 19.0 % 3.1 % 21.3 % 3.5 % 4.7 % 47.7 % 15.9 % 9.3 % 0.4 % 23.6 % 24.8 % 15.1 % 8.9 % 19.4 % 4.7 % 22.5 % 0.4 % 7.4 %

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(SUM OF TOP 3 RESPONSES) Q2c. Which THREE parks/facilities from the list in Question 2b are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? (top 3)

Q2c. 3rd choice Birchwood Pool Birchwood Preschool Birchwood Recreation Center Celtic Park Turf Fields Clayson House Museum Community Center Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Eagle Park Pool Falcon Park Recreation Center Family Aquatic Center Fred Hall Amphitheater Harper Pool Hamilton Gbur Fields Palatine Hills Golf Course None chosen Total

Q2c. Which THREE parks/facilities from the list in Question 2b are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

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Number 164 116 281 6 3 29 599

Percent 50.5 % 35.7 % 86.5 % 1.8 % 0.9 % 8.9 %

Number 1 1 1 3

Number 281 164 116 6 3 570

Percent 33.3 % 33.3 % 33.3 % 100.0 %

Percent 94.9 % 55.4 % 39.2 % 2.0 % 1.0 %

ETC Institute (2025)

Q4. Ways you learn about Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities, programs, & events Palatine Park District website Conversations with Park District staff eNewsletters/emails Flyers Inside facilities-posters, displays, TV screens Newspaper Outdoor signage/electronic sign Promotions at special events Seasonal program guide Social media Word of mouth Other Total

Number 188 38 132 99 70 38 86 27 222 78 108 6 1092

Percent 57.8 % 11.7 % 40.6 % 30.5 % 21.5 % 11.7 % 26.5 % 8.3 % 68.3 % 24.0 % 33.2 % 1.8 %

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Q4. From the following list, please CHECK ALL the ways you learn about Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events.

Q3-5. Other RUN Carpool NWSRA Total

Q3-5. Other:

Q3. Ways your household members travel to parks & recreation facilities Drive Walk Bike Rideshare Other Total

(WITHOUT "NONE") Q3. Please CHECK ALL the ways you and members of your household travel to the parks and recreation facilities you use. (without "none")

Q3. Ways your household members travel to parks & recreation facilities Walk Bike Drive Rideshare Other None. Do not use parks or facilities Total

Q3. Please CHECK ALL the ways you and members of your household travel to the parks and recreation facilities you use.

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Number 1 1 1 1 1 1 6

Percent 16.7 % 16.7 % 16.7 % 16.7 % 16.7 % 16.7 % 100.0 %

Number 62 1 64 21 1 6 5 1 111 17 3 33 325

Percent 19.1 % 0.3 % 19.7 % 6.5 % 0.3 % 1.8 % 1.5 % 0.3 % 34.2 % 5.2 % 0.9 % 10.2 % 100.0 %

ETC Institute (2025)

Q5. 2nd choice Palatine Park District website Conversations with Park District staff eNewsletters/emails Flyers Inside facilities-posters, displays, TV screens Newspaper Outdoor signage/electronic sign Promotions at special events Seasonal program guide Social media Word of mouth None chosen Total

Number 70 6 51 23 7 7 15 2 58 19 9 58 325

Percent 21.5 % 1.8 % 15.7 % 7.1 % 2.2 % 2.2 % 4.6 % 0.6 % 17.8 % 5.8 % 2.8 % 17.8 % 100.0 %

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Q5. From the list in Question 4, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the Park District use to communicate with you about parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events?

Q5. Top choice Palatine Park District website Conversations with Park District staff eNewsletters/emails Flyers Inside facilities-posters, displays, TV screens Newspaper Outdoor signage/electronic sign Promotions at special events Seasonal program guide Social media Word of mouth None chosen Total

Q5. From the list in Question 4, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the Park District use to communicate with you about parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events?

Q4-12. Other Friends 33 yrs living here Booklets that are mailed out Email from 3rd party on pickleball hours Driving by Palatine Senior Center Total

Q4-12. Other:

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Number 36 6 31 23 17 10 26 5 27 27 15 102 325

Percent 11.1 % 1.8 % 9.5 % 7.1 % 5.2 % 3.1 % 8.0 % 1.5 % 8.3 % 8.3 % 4.6 % 31.4 % 100.0 %

ETC Institute (2025)

Number 168 13 146 67 25 23 46 8 196 63 27 33 815

Percent 51.7 % 4.0 % 44.9 % 20.6 % 7.7 % 7.1 % 14.2 % 2.5 % 60.3 % 19.4 % 8.3 % 10.2 %

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(SUM OF TOP 3 RESPONSES) Q5. From the list in Question 4, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the Park District use to communicate with you about parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events? (top 3)

Q5. 3rd choice Palatine Park District website Conversations with Park District staff eNewsletters/emails Flyers Inside facilities-posters, displays, TV screens Newspaper Outdoor signage/electronic sign Promotions at special events Seasonal program guide Social media Word of mouth None chosen Total

Q5. From the list in Question 4, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the Park District use to communicate with you about parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events?

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Number 218 234 93 31 182 101 37 64 19 20 80 100 41 17 31 1268

Percent 67.1 % 72.0 % 28.6 % 9.5 % 56.0 % 31.1 % 11.4 % 19.7 % 5.8 % 6.2 % 24.6 % 30.8 % 12.6 % 5.2 % 9.5 %

ETC Institute (2025)

Q6. Organizations your household members have used for indoor & outdoor recreation activities during last 12 months Library Palatine Park District Cook County Forest Preserve Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches) Neighboring park districts Harper College Public schools Private clubs (tennis, health, swim, fitness) YMCA Private & non-profit youth athletic associations Palatine Township Senior Center Private summer camps Private schools/charter schools Other Total

Number 234 218 182 101 100 93 80 64 41 37 31 20 19 17 1237

Percent 79.6 % 74.1 % 61.9 % 34.4 % 34.0 % 31.6 % 27.2 % 21.8 % 13.9 % 12.6 % 10.5 % 6.8 % 6.5 % 5.8 %

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(WITHOUT "NONE") Q6. From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the organizations that you or members of your household have used for indoor and outdoor recreation activities during the last 12 months. (without "none")

Q6. Organizations your household members have used for indoor & outdoor recreation activities during last 12 months Palatine Park District Library Harper College Palatine Township Senior Center Cook County Forest Preserve Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches) Private & non-profit youth athletic associations Private clubs (tennis, health, swim, fitness) Private schools/charter schools Private summer camps Public schools Neighboring park districts YMCA Other None Total

Q6. From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the organizations that you or members of your household have used for indoor and outdoor recreation activities during the last 12 months.

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Number 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 17

Percent 11.8 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 5.9 % 100.0 %

Number 153 172 325

Percent 47.1 % 52.9 % 100.0 %

ETC Institute (2025)

Q7a. How would you rate overall quality of programs or events in which your household has participated Excellent Good Fair Poor Total

Number 67 78 7 1 153

Percent 43.8 % 51.0 % 4.6 % 0.7 % 100.0 %

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Q7a. How would you rate the overall quality of the Palatine Park District programs or events in which your household has participated?

Q7. Has your household participated in any programs or events offered by Palatine Park District during past 12 months Yes No Total

Q7. Has your household participated in any programs or events offered by the Palatine Park District during the past 12 months?

Q6-14. Other Golf course Palatine Bike Path FLO MMA Gym Pilates reformer and other exercise equipment at home A few different programs Bike trails Bike/walking trails Barbs rescue Barrington Pool Dog parks GBURR WELLNESS CTR, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS NWSRA Palatine bike trail Public pickleball courts Chicago Botanic Garden & Chicago Symphony Orchestra Total

Q6-14. Other:

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Q8. Reasons why your household does not use Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities or programs more often Use other park districts Program or facility is not offered Facilities do not have the right equipment I do not know what is being offered Lack of quality programs Too far from residence Classes are full Fees are too high Program times are not convenient Facilities are not well maintained Poor customer service by staff Too busy Use services of other agencies Facility operating hours not convenient Lack of transportation Registration for programs is difficult Lack of accessibility Classes are canceled Other Total Number 34 56 22 33 15 9 31 34 70 5 1 100 36 17 6 11 7 11 48 546

Percent 10.5 % 17.2 % 6.8 % 10.2 % 4.6 % 2.8 % 9.5 % 10.5 % 21.5 % 1.5 % 0.3 % 30.8 % 11.1 % 5.2 % 1.8 % 3.4 % 2.2 % 3.4 % 14.8 %

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Q8. Please CHECK ALL the reasons why your household does NOT use Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities or programs more often.

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21.5% 9.8% 15.4% 18.2% 6.8% 26.2% 4.0% 5.5% 3.1%

Q9-3. Community center/recreation center Q9-4. Environmental/nature education center Q9-5. Fitness & exercise facilities Q9-6. Performing arts theater Q9-7. Pickleball courts (indoor) Q9-8. Running/walking track Q9-9. Tennis courts (indoor) Q9-10. Turf field (indoor) Q9-11. Volleyball

ETC Institute (2025)

8.0%

Fully met 9.8%

Q9-2. Basketball courts (indoor)

Q9-1. Aquatics (indoor)

(N=325)

2.5%

2.2%

3.7%

15.7%

8.3%

13.8%

15.7%

7.4%

22.5%

5.8%

Mostly met 9.8%

1.5%

3.7%

0.9%

7.7%

4.6%

4.9%

11.7%

5.2%

6.8%

2.5%

Partly met 5.2%

2.5%

2.2%

5.2%

2.8%

4.9%

0.9%

5.5%

8.0%

1.5%

0.9%

Not met 5.5%

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90.5%

86.5%

86.2%

47.7%

75.4%

62.2%

51.7%

69.5%

47.7%

82.8%

No need 69.5%

Q9(1-11). Indoor: Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the FACILITIES/AMENITIES listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all.

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41.2% 32.3% 31.8% 48.0% 27.5% 50.0% 28.9% 40.9% 32.3%

ETC Institute (2025)

46.4%

Fully met 32.3%

Q9-2. Basketball courts (indoor)

Q9-1. Aquatics (indoor)

(N=325)

25.8%

15.9%

26.7%

30.0%

33.8%

36.6%

32.5%

24.2%

42.9%

33.9%

Mostly met 32.3%

16.1%

27.3%

6.7%

14.7%

18.8%

13.0%

24.2%

17.2%

12.9%

14.3%

Partly met 17.2%

25.8%

15.9%

37.8%

5.3%

20.0%

2.4%

11.5%

26.3%

2.9%

5.4%

Not met 18.2%

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7.1% 9.2% 5.2%

Q9-15. Disc golf Q9-16. Exercise/fitness area Q9-17. Football fields

19.7% 5.5% 12.3% 4.6% 21.2% 10.2% 5.8% 6.8% 7.1%

Q9-28. Playgrounds Q9-29. Sand volleyball Q9-30. Shade structures Q9-31. Skateboarding parks Q9-32. Small neighborhood parks Q9-33. Soccer fields Q9-34. Splash pads or spray parks Q9-35. Tennis courts (outdoor) Q9-36. Turf fields (outdoor)

ETC Institute (2025)

34.8%

18.5%

Q9-27. Picnic areas & shelters

Q9-37. Walking, hiking, biking trails

9.2%

17.2%

Q9-25. Performing arts space (amphitheater) Q9-26. Pickleball courts (outdoor)

3.1%

4.9%

Q9-22. Off-leash dog park

Q9-24. Parkour/Ninja Warrior course

24.6%

Q9-21. Large community parks

17.8%

2.5%

Q9-20. Lacrosse fields

Q9-23. Open space conservation areas

3.7%

Q9-19. Ice skating

18.2%

7.7%

Q9-14. Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball)

Q9-18. Golf course/driving range/practice area

8.3%

Fully met 20.0%

Q9-13. Basketball courts (outdoor)

Q9-12. Aquatics (outdoor)

(N=325)

22.2%

3.4%

5.5%

8.0%

7.7%

21.8%

2.2%

15.1%

4.3%

18.5%

18.8%

8.0%

15.7%

1.8%

11.7%

6.2%

18.5%

1.8%

3.7%

11.1%

3.7%

9.8%

3.7%

8.3%

5.2%

Mostly met 16.3%

13.8%

4.0%

5.2%

8.0%

2.2%

7.4%

1.8%

10.8%

1.8%

4.6%

8.3%

6.8%

7.1%

4.0%

7.4%

3.1%

4.9%

1.8%

4.9%

5.5%

2.8%

9.8%

3.1%

2.5%

4.3%

Partly met 7.7%

1.5%

1.2%

4.3%

0.6%

2.8%

0.9%

3.1%

1.5%

0.9%

2.2%

2.5%

0.6%

5.2%

3.1%

6.2%

2.2%

1.5%

4.9%

0.9%

0.0%

3.1%

1.2%

0.6%

0.9%

Not met 1.8%

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27.7%

84.0%

81.2%

73.8%

79.4%

46.8%

90.5%

58.8%

86.8%

56.3%

52.3%

73.5%

59.4%

85.8%

60.0%

79.7%

49.8%

92.3%

82.8%

64.3%

88.3%

68.0%

84.9%

80.9%

81.2%

No need 54.2%

Q9(12-37). Outdoor: Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the FACILITIES/AMENITIES listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all.

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38.7% 45.1% 41.9% 29.9%

Q9-27. Picnic areas & shelters Q9-28. Playgrounds Q9-29. Sand volleyball Q9-30. Shade structures

ETC Institute (2025)

48.1%

34.9%

Q9-26. Pickleball courts (outdoor)

Q9-37. Walking, hiking, biking trails

42.4%

Q9-25. Performing arts space (amphitheater)

44.2%

21.7%

Q9-24. Parkour/Ninja Warrior course

Q9-36. Turf fields (outdoor)

44.6%

Q9-23. Open space conservation areas

36.1%

24.2%

Q9-22. Off-leash dog park

Q9-35. Tennis courts (outdoor)

49.1%

Q9-21. Large community parks

22.4%

32.0%

Q9-20. Lacrosse fields

Q9-34. Splash pads or spray parks

21.4%

Q9-19. Ice skating

49.3%

50.9%

Q9-18. Golf course/driving range/practice area

Q9-33. Soccer fields

44.7%

Q9-17. Football fields

39.9%

28.8%

Q9-16. Exercise/fitness area

Q9-32. Small neighborhood parks

46.9%

Q9-15. Disc golf

48.4%

40.3%

Q9-14. Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball)

Q9-31. Skateboarding parks

44.3%

Fully met 43.6%

Q9-13. Basketball courts (outdoor)

Q9-12. Aquatics (outdoor)

(N=325)

30.6%

21.2%

29.5%

30.6%

37.3%

41.0%

22.6%

36.6%

32.6%

42.3%

39.4%

30.2%

38.6%

13.0%

29.2%

30.3%

36.8%

24.0%

21.4%

31.0%

31.6%

30.8%

24.5%

43.5%

27.9%

Mostly met 35.6%

19.1%

25.0%

27.9%

30.6%

10.4%

13.9%

19.4%

26.1%

14.0%

10.6%

17.4%

25.6%

17.4%

28.3%

18.5%

15.2%

9.8%

24.0%

28.6%

15.5%

23.7%

30.8%

20.4%

12.9%

23.0%

Partly met 16.8%

2.1%

9.6%

6.6%

16.5%

3.0%

5.2%

9.7%

7.5%

11.6%

2.1%

4.5%

9.3%

1.5%

37.0%

7.7%

30.3%

4.3%

20.0%

28.6%

2.6%

0.0%

9.6%

8.2%

3.2%

4.9%

Not met 4.0%

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(WITHOUT "NO NEED") Q9(12-37). Outdoor: Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the FACILITIES/AMENITIES listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. (without "no need")

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Number 19 3 22 9 13 9 7 11 28 4 1 3 19 1 4 4 3 3 10 1 14 1 10 2 1 2 3 54 64 325

Percent 5.8 % 0.9 % 6.8 % 2.8 % 4.0 % 2.8 % 2.2 % 3.4 % 8.6 % 1.2 % 0.3 % 0.9 % 5.8 % 0.3 % 1.2 % 1.2 % 0.9 % 0.9 % 3.1 % 0.3 % 4.3 % 0.3 % 3.1 % 0.6 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 0.9 % 16.6 % 19.7 % 100.0 %

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Q10. Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 9 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household?

PALATINE PARK DISTRICT COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN Q10. Top choice Aquatics (indoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Community center/recreation center Environmental/nature education center Fitness & exercise facilities Performing arts theater Pickleball courts (indoor) Running/walking track Aquatics (outdoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Disc golf Exercise/fitness area Golf course/driving range/practice area Ice skating Large community parks Off-leash dog park Open space conservation areas Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Picnic areas & shelters Playgrounds Shade structures Small neighborhood parks Soccer fields Splash pads or spray parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails None chosen Total

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Q10. 2nd choice Aquatics (indoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Community center/recreation center Environmental/nature education center Fitness & exercise facilities Performing arts theater Pickleball courts (indoor) Running/walking track Tennis courts (indoor) Turf field (indoor) Aquatics (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Exercise/fitness area Football fields Golf course/driving range/practice area Ice skating Lacrosse fields Large community parks Off-leash dog park Open space conservation areas Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Picnic areas & shelters Playgrounds Shade structures Small neighborhood parks Soccer fields Splash pads or spray parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails None chosen Total

Number 6 2 15 4 13 9 6 12 1 2 24 2 1 3 1 21 1 2 11 5 13 1 7 10 3 10 1 16 4 3 2 1 30 83 325

Percent 1.8 % 0.6 % 4.6 % 1.2 % 4.0 % 2.8 % 1.8 % 3.7 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 7.4 % 0.6 % 0.3 % 0.9 % 0.3 % 6.5 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 3.4 % 1.5 % 4.0 % 0.3 % 2.2 % 3.1 % 0.9 % 3.1 % 0.3 % 4.9 % 1.2 % 0.9 % 0.6 % 0.3 % 9.2 % 25.5 % 100.0 %

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Q10. 3rd choice Aquatics (indoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Community center/recreation center Environmental/nature education center Fitness & exercise facilities Performing arts theater Pickleball courts (indoor) Running/walking track Tennis courts (indoor) Aquatics (outdoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Disc golf Exercise/fitness area Football fields Golf course/driving range/practice area Ice skating Large community parks Off-leash dog park Open space conservation areas Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Picnic areas & shelters Playgrounds Shade structures Skateboarding parks Small neighborhood parks Soccer fields Splash pads or spray parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails None chosen Total

Number 4 2 13 2 13 6 4 15 1 9 2 2 4 1 9 2 12 7 13 3 14 6 8 9 5 1 10 5 5 3 38 97 325

Percent 1.2 % 0.6 % 4.0 % 0.6 % 4.0 % 1.8 % 1.2 % 4.6 % 0.3 % 2.8 % 0.6 % 0.6 % 1.2 % 0.3 % 2.8 % 0.6 % 3.7 % 2.2 % 4.0 % 0.9 % 4.3 % 1.8 % 2.5 % 2.8 % 1.5 % 0.3 % 3.1 % 1.5 % 1.5 % 0.9 % 11.7 % 29.8 % 100.0 %

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Q10. 4th choice Aquatics (indoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Community center/recreation center Environmental/nature education center Fitness & exercise facilities Performing arts theater Pickleball courts (indoor) Running/walking track Turf field (indoor) Volleyball Aquatics (outdoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Disc golf Exercise/fitness area Golf course/driving range/practice area Ice skating Lacrosse fields Large community parks Off-leash dog park Open space conservation areas Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Picnic areas & shelters Playgrounds Shade structures Skateboarding parks Small neighborhood parks Soccer fields Splash pads or spray parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails None chosen Total

Number 7 3 10 4 11 8 3 5 4 1 5 3 3 3 9 3 1 14 6 9 1 7 1 8 11 3 1 11 1 5 5 3 28 128 325

Percent 2.2 % 0.9 % 3.1 % 1.2 % 3.4 % 2.5 % 0.9 % 1.5 % 1.2 % 0.3 % 1.5 % 0.9 % 0.9 % 0.9 % 2.8 % 0.9 % 0.3 % 4.3 % 1.8 % 2.8 % 0.3 % 2.2 % 0.3 % 2.5 % 3.4 % 0.9 % 0.3 % 3.4 % 0.3 % 1.5 % 1.5 % 0.9 % 8.6 % 39.4 % 100.0 %

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Q10. Top choice Aquatics (indoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Community center/recreation center Environmental/nature education center Fitness & exercise facilities Performing arts theater Pickleball courts (indoor) Running/walking track Tennis courts (indoor) Turf field (indoor) Volleyball Aquatics (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Disc golf Exercise/fitness area Football fields Golf course/driving range/practice area Ice skating Lacrosse fields Large community parks Off-leash dog park Open space conservation areas Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Picnic areas & shelters Playgrounds Shade structures Skateboarding parks Small neighborhood parks Soccer fields Splash pads or spray parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails None chosen Total

Number 36 10 60 19 50 32 20 43 2 6 1 66 2 10 6 13 2 58 7 3 41 22 38 5 31 27 20 44 10 2 47 12 14 12 7 150 64 992

Percent 11.1 % 3.1 % 18.5 % 5.8 % 15.4 % 9.8 % 6.2 % 13.2 % 0.6 % 1.8 % 0.3 % 20.3 % 0.6 % 3.1 % 1.8 % 4.0 % 0.6 % 17.8 % 2.2 % 0.9 % 12.6 % 6.8 % 11.7 % 1.5 % 9.5 % 8.3 % 6.2 % 13.5 % 3.1 % 0.6 % 14.5 % 3.7 % 4.3 % 3.7 % 2.2 % 46.2 % 19.7 %

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Number 104 188 33 325

Percent 32.0 % 57.8 % 10.2 % 100.0 %

Number 104 188 292

Percent 35.6 % 64.4 % 100.0 %

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Number 6 6 9 8 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 1 3 5 1 6 6 4 2 1 14 2 4 1 1 4 4 1 8 78 188

Percent 3.2 % 3.2 % 4.8 % 4.3 % 1.1 % 1.6 % 0.5 % 1.1 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 1.6 % 2.7 % 0.5 % 3.2 % 3.2 % 2.1 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 7.4 % 1.1 % 2.1 % 0.5 % 0.5 % 2.1 % 2.1 % 0.5 % 4.3 % 41.5 % 100.0 %

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Q11. Would you like Palatine Park District to construct a new equestrian facility Yes No Total

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q11. Would you like the Palatine Park District to construct a new equestrian facility? (without "not provided")

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Q12. 2nd choice Aquatics (indoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Community center/recreation center Environmental/nature education center Fitness & exercise facilities Performing arts theater Pickleball courts (indoor) Running/walking track Tennis courts (indoor) Aquatics (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Exercise/fitness area Football fields Golf course/driving range/practice area Ice skating Large community parks Off-leash dog park Open space conservation areas Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Picnic areas & shelters Playgrounds Sand volleyball Shade structures Small neighborhood parks Splash pads or spray parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails None chosen Total

Number 3 3 3 5 5 2 6 4 1 6 4 3 2 2 2 2 4 4 6 2 1 4 2 2 2 2 4 3 2 1 6 90 188

Percent 1.6 % 1.6 % 1.6 % 2.7 % 2.7 % 1.1 % 3.2 % 2.1 % 0.5 % 3.2 % 2.1 % 1.6 % 1.1 % 1.1 % 1.1 % 1.1 % 2.1 % 2.1 % 3.2 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 2.1 % 1.1 % 1.1 % 1.1 % 1.1 % 2.1 % 1.6 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 3.2 % 47.9 % 100.0 %

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Q12. 3rd choice Aquatics (indoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Environmental/nature education center Fitness & exercise facilities Pickleball courts (indoor) Running/walking track Volleyball Aquatics (outdoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Disc golf Exercise/fitness area Golf course/driving range/practice area Lacrosse fields Large community parks Off-leash dog park Open space conservation areas Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Picnic areas & shelters Playgrounds Sand volleyball Shade structures Small neighborhood parks Soccer fields Splash pads or spray parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails None chosen Total

Number 3 3 4 4 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 5 8 2 1 1 9 2 7 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 8 108 188

Percent 1.6 % 1.6 % 2.1 % 2.1 % 0.5 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 0.5 % 0.5 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 2.7 % 4.3 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 0.5 % 4.8 % 1.1 % 3.7 % 0.5 % 0.5 % 1.1 % 1.1 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 1.1 % 4.3 % 57.4 % 100.0 %

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Q12. Top choice Aquatics (indoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Community center/recreation center Environmental/nature education center Fitness & exercise facilities Performing arts theater Pickleball courts (indoor) Running/walking track Tennis courts (indoor) Turf field (indoor) Volleyball Aquatics (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) Disc golf Exercise/fitness area Football fields Golf course/driving range/practice area Ice skating Lacrosse fields Large community parks Off-leash dog park Open space conservation areas Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Picnic areas & shelters Playgrounds Sand volleyball Shade structures Skateboarding parks Small neighborhood parks Soccer fields Splash pads or spray parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails None chosen Total

Number 12 6 9 18 17 4 10 7 3 2 1 9 4 6 2 6 2 9 3 1 15 18 12 5 3 27 6 13 3 3 1 7 6 9 3 4 22 78 366

Percent 6.4 % 3.2 % 4.8 % 9.6 % 9.0 % 2.1 % 5.3 % 3.7 % 1.6 % 1.1 % 0.5 % 4.8 % 2.1 % 3.2 % 1.1 % 3.2 % 1.1 % 4.8 % 1.6 % 0.5 % 8.0 % 9.6 % 6.4 % 2.7 % 1.6 % 14.4 % 3.2 % 6.9 % 1.6 % 1.6 % 0.5 % 3.7 % 3.2 % 4.8 % 1.6 % 2.1 % 11.7 % 41.5 %

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4.9% 1.5% 1.5% 8.3% 6.5% 4.3% 4.0% 5.8% 3.1% 3.4% 2.2% 4.3% 1.8% 2.2% 1.8%

Q13-3. Before & after school program Q13-4. Cheer programs Q13-5. eGaming/eSports Q13-6. Fitness & wellness programs Q13-7. Golf leagues/programs/lessons Q13-8. Gymnastics/tumbling programs Q13-9. Martial arts Q13-10. Performing arts programs (dance/ music/theatre) Q13-11. Pickleball lessons & leagues Q13-12. Preschool programs/early childhood education Q13-13. STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes Q13-14. Summer camps Q13-15. Teen/tween programs Q13-16. Tennis lessons & leagues Q13-17. Visual arts/crafts programs

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4.9%

Fully met 8.6%

Q13-2. Athletics leagues/programs/camps

Q13-1. Aquatics (lessons, swim team)

(N=325)

2.8%

1.5%

1.2%

4.6%

2.5%

0.6%

4.9%

7.1%

1.2%

3.7%

3.1%

7.7%

0.6%

1.2%

1.5%

10.8%

Mostly met 6.5%

4.3%

1.8%

2.8%

4.3%

3.7%

3.1%

2.5%

5.2%

3.1%

2.8%

4.9%

8.0%

0.6%

0.9%

2.8%

4.9%

Partly met 4.3%

0.6%

0.9%

2.8%

2.5%

3.4%

2.2%

1.8%

0.9%

0.6%

1.2%

1.8%

2.8%

1.5%

0.3%

0.9%

0.6%

Not met 1.2%

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90.5%

93.5%

91.4%

84.3%

88.3%

90.8%

87.7%

80.9%

91.1%

88.0%

83.7%

73.2%

95.7%

96.0%

89.8%

78.8%

No need 79.4%

Q13(1-17). Youth Programs: Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all.

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48.5% 38.5% 35.7% 31.0% 39.6% 35.9% 44.8% 30.6% 25.0% 36.7% 18.4% 27.5% 21.4% 33.3% 19.4%

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23.2%

Fully met 41.8%

Q13-2. Athletics leagues/programs/camps

Q13-1. Aquatics (lessons, swim team)

(N=325)

29.0%

23.8%

14.3%

29.4%

21.1%

6.7%

40.0%

37.1%

13.8%

30.8%

18.9%

28.7%

14.3%

30.8%

15.2%

50.7%

Mostly met 31.3%

45.2%

28.6%

32.1%

27.5%

31.6%

33.3%

20.0%

27.4%

34.5%

23.1%

30.2%

29.9%

14.3%

23.1%

27.3%

23.2%

Partly met 20.9%

6.5%

14.3%

32.1%

15.7%

28.9%

23.3%

15.0%

4.8%

6.9%

10.3%

11.3%

10.3%

35.7%

7.7%

9.1%

2.9%

Not met 6.0%

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3.7% 11.4% 7.1% 2.2% 6.5% 4.6% 5.5% 1.5% 1.8%

Q13-19. Athletic leagues Q13-20. Fitness & wellness programs Q13-21. Golf leagues/lessons/programs Q13-22. Martial arts Q13-23. Performing arts programs (dance/ music/theatre) Q13-24. Pickleball lessons & leagues Q13-25. Senior programs Q13-26. Tennis lessons & leagues Q13-27. Visual arts/crafts programs

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8.6%

7.1%

3.1%

1.8%

3.7%

6.2%

4.6%

1.8%

5.2%

12.6%

3.4%

Mostly met

Fully met

Q13-18. Aquatics (lessons, fitness, lap swimming)

(N=325)

8.6%

5.2%

11.1%

6.8%

8.0%

2.5%

7.7%

14.5%

5.8%

7.4%

Partly met

2.5%

1.2%

4.3%

2.8%

0.9%

0.3%

2.5%

6.2%

3.7%

6.2%

Not met

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84.0%

90.2%

75.4%

79.7%

80.0%

93.2%

77.5%

55.4%

83.4%

70.8%

No need

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29.5%

24.2% 22.2% 25.5% 31.5% 31.8% 32.3% 22.7% 22.5% 15.6% 11.5%

53.8%

53.1%

45.0%

33.3%

40.0%

36.4%

34.2%

32.4%

35.2%

25.3%

Partly met

15.4%

12.5%

17.5%

13.6%

4.6%

4.5%

11.0%

13.8%

22.2%

21.1%

Not met

7.1% 3.4% 10.5%

Q13-29. Outdoor/nature programming Q13-30. Programs for people with disabilities Q13-31. Special events

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Fully met 4.9%

Q13-28. Cultural enrichment programs

(N=325)

14.2%

1.5%

6.5%

Mostly met 7.1%

11.7%

1.8%

12.0%

Partly met 10.5%

3.7%

3.1%

7.7%

Not met 6.5%

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60.0%

90.2%

66.8%

No need 71.1%

Q13(28-31). Other: Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all.

19.2%

18.8%

15.0%

30.3%

23.1%

27.3%

23.3%

28.3%

20.4%

Mostly met

Fully met

Q13-18. Aquatics (lessons, fitness, lap swimming)

(N=325)

(WITHOUT "NO NEED")

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21.3% 34.4% 26.2%

Q13-29. Outdoor/nature programming Q13-30. Programs for people with disabilities Q13-31. Special events

35.4%

15.6%

19.4%

Mostly met 24.5%

29.2%

18.8%

36.1%

Partly met 36.2%

9.2%

31.3%

23.1%

Not met 22.3%

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Q14. Top choice Aquatics (lessons, swim team) Athletics leagues/programs/camps Before & after school program Cheer programs Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/programs/lessons Gymnastics/tumbling programs Martial arts Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Preschool programs/early childhood education STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes Summer camps Teen/tween programs Tennis lessons & leagues Visual arts/crafts programs Aquatics (lessons, fitness, lap swimming) Athletic leagues Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/lessons/programs Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Senior programs Tennis lessons & leagues Visual arts/crafts programs Cultural enrichment programs Outdoor/nature programming Programs for people with disabilities Special events None chosen Total

Number 11 12 8 2 14 5 7 4 4 6 4 3 2 1 1 2 22 1 33 19 6 12 15 1 2 6 6 6 10 100 325

Percent 3.4 % 3.7 % 2.5 % 0.6 % 4.3 % 1.5 % 2.2 % 1.2 % 1.2 % 1.8 % 1.2 % 0.9 % 0.6 % 0.3 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 6.8 % 0.3 % 10.2 % 5.8 % 1.8 % 3.7 % 4.6 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 1.8 % 1.8 % 1.8 % 3.1 % 30.8 % 100.0 %

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Fully met 17.0%

Q13-28. Cultural enrichment programs

(N=325)

(WITHOUT "NO NEED")

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Q14. 2nd choice Aquatics (lessons, swim team) Athletics leagues/programs/camps Before & after school program Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/programs/lessons Gymnastics/tumbling programs Martial arts Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Preschool programs/early childhood education STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes Summer camps Teen/tween programs Tennis lessons & leagues Aquatics (lessons, fitness, lap swimming) Athletic leagues Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/lessons/programs Martial arts Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Senior programs Tennis lessons & leagues Visual arts/crafts programs Cultural enrichment programs Outdoor/nature programming Programs for people with disabilities Special events None chosen Total

Number 6 7 5 8 4 2 1 5 1 4 2 12 1 2 13 6 28 10 1 4 14 21 4 7 6 11 2 11 127 325

Percent 1.8 % 2.2 % 1.5 % 2.5 % 1.2 % 0.6 % 0.3 % 1.5 % 0.3 % 1.2 % 0.6 % 3.7 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 4.0 % 1.8 % 8.6 % 3.1 % 0.3 % 1.2 % 4.3 % 6.5 % 1.2 % 2.2 % 1.8 % 3.4 % 0.6 % 3.4 % 39.1 % 100.0 %

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Q14. 3rd choice Aquatics (lessons, swim team) Athletics leagues/programs/camps Before & after school program Cheer programs eGaming/eSports Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/programs/lessons Gymnastics/tumbling programs Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Preschool programs/early childhood education STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes Summer camps Teen/tween programs Tennis lessons & leagues Aquatics (lessons, fitness, lap swimming) Athletic leagues Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/lessons/programs Martial arts Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Senior programs Tennis lessons & leagues Visual arts/crafts programs Cultural enrichment programs Outdoor/nature programming Programs for people with disabilities Special events None chosen Total

Number 7 8 4 3 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 2 5 4 1 8 5 14 7 1 13 4 8 1 2 16 13 1 12 170 325

Percent 2.2 % 2.5 % 1.2 % 0.9 % 0.3 % 1.2 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 1.2 % 0.3 % 0.9 % 0.6 % 1.5 % 1.2 % 0.3 % 2.5 % 1.5 % 4.3 % 2.2 % 0.3 % 4.0 % 1.2 % 2.5 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 4.9 % 4.0 % 0.3 % 3.7 % 52.3 % 100.0 %

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Q14. 4th choice Aquatics (lessons, swim team) Athletics leagues/programs/camps Before & after school program Cheer programs Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/programs/lessons Gymnastics/tumbling programs Martial arts Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Preschool programs/early childhood education STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes Summer camps Teen/tween programs Visual arts/crafts programs Aquatics (lessons, fitness, lap swimming) Athletic leagues Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/lessons/programs Martial arts Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Senior programs Tennis lessons & leagues Visual arts/crafts programs Cultural enrichment programs Outdoor/nature programming Special events None chosen Total

Number 4 4 2 1 3 1 2 1 7 1 2 5 3 3 2 5 5 9 4 1 6 2 8 1 4 10 15 14 200 325

Percent 1.2 % 1.2 % 0.6 % 0.3 % 0.9 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 0.3 % 2.2 % 0.3 % 0.6 % 1.5 % 0.9 % 0.9 % 0.6 % 1.5 % 1.5 % 2.8 % 1.2 % 0.3 % 1.8 % 0.6 % 2.5 % 0.3 % 1.2 % 3.1 % 4.6 % 4.3 % 61.5 % 100.0 %

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Q14. Top choice Aquatics (lessons, swim team) Athletics leagues/programs/camps Before & after school program Cheer programs eGaming/eSports Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/programs/lessons Gymnastics/tumbling programs Martial arts Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Preschool programs/early childhood education STEM (science, technology, engineering, & mathematics) classes Summer camps Teen/tween programs Tennis lessons & leagues Visual arts/crafts programs Aquatics (lessons, fitness, lap swimming) Athletic leagues Fitness & wellness programs Golf leagues/lessons/programs Martial arts Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) Pickleball lessons & leagues Senior programs Tennis lessons & leagues Visual arts/crafts programs Cultural enrichment programs Outdoor/nature programming Programs for people with disabilities Special events None chosen Total

Number 28 31 19 6 1 29 11 13 6 20 9 13 12 22 9 4 4 48 17 84 40 3 29 32 52 7 15 38 45 9 47 100 803

Percent 8.6 % 9.5 % 5.8 % 1.8 % 0.3 % 8.9 % 3.4 % 4.0 % 1.8 % 6.2 % 2.8 % 4.0 % 3.7 % 6.8 % 2.8 % 1.2 % 1.2 % 14.8 % 5.2 % 25.8 % 12.3 % 0.9 % 8.9 % 9.8 % 16.0 % 2.2 % 4.6 % 11.7 % 13.8 % 2.8 % 14.5 % 30.8 %

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44.0% 39.1% 34.2% 35.4% 35.7% 38.2% 41.5% 44.3% 39.7% 43.4% 40.6% 39.4% 43.4% 43.7% 37.2% 38.8%

Q15-3. Clayson House Museum Q15-4. Community Center Q15-5. Community Fitness Center Q15-6. Community Gymnastics Center Q15-7. Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Q15-8. Eagle Pool Q15-9. Existing neighborhood parks (playgrounds, shelters, etc.) Q15-10. Existing sports fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.) Q15-11. Existing walking & biking trails Q15-12. Falcon Park Recreation Center Q15-13. Family Aquatic Center Q15-14. Fred Hall Amphitheater Q15-15. Harper Pool Q15-16. Palatine Hills Golf Course Q15-17. Preschool facilities (i.e., Maple Park, Eagle Park, Birchwood) Q15-18. Skate Park

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34.8%

Maintain 37.5%

Q15-2. Birchwood Recreation Center

Q15-1. Birchwood Pool

(N=325)

3.1%

7.7%

9.8%

4.0%

14.2%

10.2%

25.8%

11.1%

19.1%

8.9%

15.4%

8.0%

22.2%

19.7%

1.8%

17.5%

Upgrade 12.9%

58.2%

55.1%

46.5%

52.6%

46.5%

45.2%

46.5%

34.5%

44.6%

39.4%

52.9%

48.9%

56.6%

43.7%

41.2%

54.2%

47.7%

Not provided 49.5%

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96.0% 66.5% 60.7% 81.6% 69.9% 81.0% 68.5% 80.0% 60.6% 81.0% 74.2% 73.6% 91.6% 81.6% 82.9% 92.6%

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66.5%

Maintain 74.4%

Q15-2. Birchwood Recreation Center

Q15-1. Birchwood Pool

(N=325)

7.4%

17.1%

18.4%

8.4%

26.4%

25.8%

19.0%

39.4%

20.0%

31.5%

19.0%

30.1%

18.4%

39.3%

33.5%

4.0%

33.5%

Upgrade 25.6%

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11.2% 22.0% 16.8% 9.1% 12.9% 13.4% 27.2% 23.3% 27.6% 16.8% 24.1% 15.5% 15.5% 18.5% 13.8% 7.8%

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Very important 19.0%

Q15-2. Birchwood Recreation Center

Q15-1. Birchwood Pool

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13.4%

12.5%

14.2%

17.2%

17.7%

14.2%

21.1%

9.1%

15.9%

10.3%

16.4%

11.6%

13.4%

11.6%

15.9%

16.4%

14.2%

Somewhat important 14.7%

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16.4%

8.2%

8.6%

10.3%

6.5%

3.9%

6.5%

2.6%

4.7%

4.3%

9.9%

7.8%

10.3%

5.2%

4.3%

16.4%

6.0%

Not important 5.6%

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62.5%

65.5%

58.6%

56.9%

60.3%

57.8%

55.6%

60.8%

56.0%

58.2%

60.3%

67.7%

67.2%

66.4%

57.8%

56.0%

63.8%

Not sure 60.8%

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25.5% 52.0% 50.0% 27.6% 40.0% 33.7% 64.9% 52.9% 70.3% 37.9% 57.1% 39.1% 36.0% 44.8% 40.0% 20.7%

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Very important 48.4%

Q15-2. Birchwood Recreation Center

Q15-1. Birchwood Pool

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35.6%

36.3%

34.4%

40.0%

44.6%

33.7%

47.6%

23.1%

36.3%

24.7%

41.3%

36.0%

40.8%

34.6%

37.8%

37.3%

39.3%

Somewhat important 37.4%

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23.8%

20.8%

24.0%

16.3%

9.2%

14.6%

6.6%

10.8%

10.3%

25.0%

24.0%

31.6%

15.4%

10.2%

37.3%

16.7%

Not important 14.3%

Q15. Please rate the importance to MAINTAIN this facility. (without "not sure")

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17.2% 21.0% 8.6% 11.8%

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Q15-18. Skate Park

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Q15-14. Fred Hall Amphitheater

Q15-17. Preschool facilities (i.e., Maple Park, Eagle Park, Birchwood)

11.3%

Q15-13. Family Aquatic Center

12.4%

10.2%

Q15-12. Falcon Park Recreation Center

Q15-16. Palatine Hills Golf Course

29.0%

Q15-11. Existing walking & biking trails

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12.4%

Q15-10. Existing sports fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.)

Q15-15. Harper Pool

20.4%

Q15-9. Existing neighborhood parks (playgrounds, shelters, etc.)

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1.6%

Q15-3. Clayson House Museum

Q15-8. Eagle Pool

10.2%

Very important 10.8%

Q15-2. Birchwood Recreation Center

Q15-1. Birchwood Pool

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1.6%

4.8%

3.2%

1.6%

9.7%

5.4%

11.8%

5.4%

9.7%

4.3%

11.8%

3.8%

10.8%

11.8%

1.1%

15.6%

Somewhat important 9.1%

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0.0%

0.5%

0.0%

1.1%

0.0%

0.5%

1.6%

0.5%

1.1%

0.5%

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Not important 1.1%

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96.2%

88.2%

84.4%

94.6%

78.5%

84.4%

58.1%

82.3%

69.4%

86.0%

74.7%

87.1%

67.2%

69.9%

96.8%

73.1%

Not sure 79.0%

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Very important 51.3%

Q15-2. Birchwood Recreation Center

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40.9%

20.7%

30.0%

45.0%

34.5%

28.2%

30.3%

31.6%

30.8%

46.8%

29.2%

32.8%

39.3%

33.3%

58.0%

Somewhat important 43.6%

0.0%

2.5%

0.0%

2.6%

0.0%

1.8%

3.8%

6.4%

4.2%

3.3%

3.6%

16.7%

4.0%

Not important 5.1%

Q15. Please rate the importance to UPGRADE this facility. (without "not sure")

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Number 15 7 3 17 23 4 10 6 18 8 37 13 12 8 6 17 5 2 114 325

Percent 4.6 % 2.2 % 0.9 % 5.2 % 7.1 % 1.2 % 3.1 % 1.8 % 5.5 % 2.5 % 11.4 % 4.0 % 3.7 % 2.5 % 1.8 % 5.2 % 1.5 % 0.6 % 35.1 % 100.0 %

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Q16. 2nd choice Birchwood Pool Birchwood Recreation Center Clayson House Museum Community Center Community Fitness Center Community Gymnastics Center Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Eagle Pool Existing neighborhood parks (playgrounds, shelters, etc.) Existing sports fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.) Existing walking & biking trails Falcon Park Recreation Center Family Aquatic Center Fred Hall Amphitheater Harper Pool Palatine Hills Golf Course Preschool facilities (i.e., Maple Park, Eagle Park, Birchwood) Skate Park None chosen Total

Number 8 13 3 21 20 1 15 5 21 4 31 4 11 8 2 9 3 1 145 325

Percent 2.5 % 4.0 % 0.9 % 6.5 % 6.2 % 0.3 % 4.6 % 1.5 % 6.5 % 1.2 % 9.5 % 1.2 % 3.4 % 2.5 % 0.6 % 2.8 % 0.9 % 0.3 % 44.6 % 100.0 %

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Q16. Which THREE facilities listed in Question 15 would you be most willing to fund UPGRADES to with your tax dollars?

Q16. Top choice Birchwood Pool Birchwood Recreation Center Clayson House Museum Community Center Community Fitness Center Community Gymnastics Center Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Eagle Pool Existing neighborhood parks (playgrounds, shelters, etc.) Existing sports fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.) Existing walking & biking trails Falcon Park Recreation Center Family Aquatic Center Fred Hall Amphitheater Harper Pool Palatine Hills Golf Course Preschool facilities (i.e., Maple Park, Eagle Park, Birchwood) Skate Park None chosen Total

Q16. Which THREE facilities listed in Question 15 would you be most willing to fund UPGRADES to with your tax dollars?

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Percent 2.2 % 1.8 % 0.3 % 2.8 % 4.9 % 0.6 % 4.3 % 1.5 % 5.2 % 3.1 % 5.5 % 2.5 % 3.1 % 2.5 % 0.3 % 3.7 % 1.8 % 0.3 % 53.5 % 100.0 %

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Number 30 26 7 47 59 7 39 16 56 22 86 25 33 24 9 38 14 4 114 656

Percent 9.2 % 8.0 % 2.2 % 14.5 % 18.2 % 2.2 % 12.0 % 4.9 % 17.2 % 6.8 % 26.5 % 7.7 % 10.2 % 7.4 % 2.8 % 11.7 % 4.3 % 1.2 % 35.1 %

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(SUM OF TOP 3 RESPONSES) Q16. Which THREE facilities listed in Question 15 would you be most willing to fund UPGRADES to with your tax dollars? (top 3)

Q16. 3rd choice Birchwood Pool Birchwood Recreation Center Clayson House Museum Community Center Community Fitness Center Community Gymnastics Center Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Eagle Pool Existing neighborhood parks (playgrounds, shelters, etc.) Existing sports fields (soccer, baseball, softball, etc.) Existing walking & biking trails Falcon Park Recreation Center Family Aquatic Center Fred Hall Amphitheater Harper Pool Palatine Hills Golf Course Preschool facilities (i.e., Maple Park, Eagle Park, Birchwood) Skate Park None chosen Total

Q16. Which THREE facilities listed in Question 15 would you be most willing to fund UPGRADES to with your tax dollars?

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Number 90 132 57 3 6 37 325

Percent 27.7 % 40.6 % 17.5 % 0.9 % 1.8 % 11.4 % 100.0 %

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Q19. Your gender identity Male Female Non-binary Total

(WITHOUT "PREFER NOT TO DISCLOSE") Q19. Your gender identity: (without "prefer not to disclose")

Q19. Your gender identity Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to disclose Total

Q19. Your gender identity:

Q17. Palatine Park District provides high quality programs & events that add benefits to me & my family’s quality of life Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Total

Number 155 163 2 320

Number 155 163 2 5 325

Number 90 132 57 3 6 288

Percent 48.4 % 50.9 % 0.6 % 100.0 %

Percent 47.7 % 50.2 % 0.6 % 1.5 % 100.0 %

Percent 31.3 % 45.8 % 19.8 % 1.0 % 2.1 % 100.0 %

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(WITHOUT "DON’T KNOW") Q17. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The Palatine Park District provides high quality programs and events that add benefits to me and my family's quality of life." (without "don't know")

Q17. Palatine Park District provides high quality programs & events that add benefits to me & my family’s quality of life Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Don't know Total

Q17. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statement: "The Palatine Park District provides high quality programs and events that add benefits to me and my family's quality of life."

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Number 52 41 17 23 59 115 18 325

Percent 16.0 % 12.6 % 5.2 % 7.1 % 18.2 % 35.4 % 5.5 % 100.0 %

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Number 52 41 17 23 59 115 307

Percent 12.9 % 5.5 % 0.6 % 62.5 % 0.6 % 18.8 % 7.7 % 0.3 %

Percent 16.9 % 13.4 % 5.5 % 7.5 % 19.2 % 37.5 % 100.0 %

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Q21-8. Self-describe your race/ethnicity Mexican, Native American Total

Q21-8. Self-describe your race/ethnicity:

Q21. Your race/ethnicity White or Caucasian Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x Asian or Asian Indian Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Other Total

Number 1 1

Number 203 61 42 18 2 2 1 329

Percent 100.0 % 100.0 %

Percent 67.7 % 20.3 % 14.0 % 6.0 % 0.7 % 0.7 % 0.3 %

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(WITHOUT "PREFER NOT TO DISCLOSE") Q21. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity? (without "prefer not to disclose")

Q21. Your race/ethnicity Asian or Asian Indian Black or African American American Indian or Alaska Native White or Caucasian Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander Hispanic, Spanish, or Latino/a/x Prefer not to disclose Other Total

Q21. Which of the following best describes your race/ethnicity?

Q20. How many years have you lived within Palatine Park District 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31+ Total

(WITHOUT "NOT PROVIDED") Q20. How many years have you lived within the Palatine Park District? (without "not provided")

Q20. How many years have you lived within Palatine Park District 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31+ Not provided Total

Q20. How many years have you lived within the Palatine Park District?

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Company offers similar service on site. do not care for the actions of the executive director and the majority of the park board members w/ the exception of ms. gould. Evergreen subdivision does not receive seasonal catalogs for classes/events Geared to younger kids Haven't really invested time into looking at the facilities and parks and what they have to offer. I use Hamilton. It is by my house and wonderful. I would ask that the present class was offered more than once a week. Would love twice a week. I'm handicapped just recently moved to Palatine LACK OF FACILITY FOR WILLOWWOOD AREA IE POOL Lack of turf. Too much Pickleball. Member at YMCA Mobility issues MY KIDS SEEM TO BE AGING OUT OR ARE UNINTERESTED IN WHATS TO OFFER No interest No interest No interest No interest No interest No interest No interest No interest No interest No interest No interest No need Not much offered at Birchwood NWSRA Often visit Cook County Forest preserves only use walking track out kids are grown. we used their facilities a lot when they were young Participate with Palatine Town ship Senior Center regular programs. Pickleball timing at falcon. Need more open play at night and on weekends. Can Harper and Birt tennis courts be used or converted to Pickleball courts? Pool is too cold Programs for people/kids with disabilities. Also, a facility for people/kids with disabilities.

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Rolling Meadows preschool offers more preschool programs and after school options. Parks are all similar, Hoffman and rolling Meadows have better ones. SOME TIME SPENT WITH ELDERLY PARENTS The bike path from Deer Grove #5 Forest Preserve to Deer Grove East, crossing Quentin Road near Camp Reinberg, is unacceptable and unsafe trying to cross on bikes with the constant car traffic. Need an over-road bike path or minimally traffic lights. The pools should be open in the morning for children. Most children nap in the afternoon if they are between 0 and 3 and yet the pools don't open until the sun is blazing hot and the kids need to nap. The website is not user-friendly There's no pottery or ceramics class. :( To exercise classes via Zoom that are less expensive and you can do at home without having to drive anywhere. Walking track we could use a better dog park in Wauconda/Lake County Work full-time and exercise classes are mainly during the day. Would utilize the stables at the horse shows they offered You close the pool that I could walk to

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All the other neighborhoods seem to have playgrounds within walking distances. However, we live on S. Oak St. without any neighborhood playgrounds. As a result, the children have no other place to play except the streets. I believe the Village gave the PD a parcel of land in the 400/500 block of S Oak. Granted, it is wet and muddy, at times, but the PD CAN DO something about the drainage. As a senior citizen, when our grandchildren visit we need to drive them somewhere else to play on equipment. While in other areas, it is just a short walk. We lived in the district for over 27 years and nothing has been done. Why not? 1. There are not enough PPD dance classes offered, and classrooms. Would love to add more. It’s pushing residents into Signature and Megleos. 2. Registration process is awful. The portal crashes, programs are coded incorrectly and don’t allow registrants to register, registration frequently doesn’t cover age gaps for grade school programs correctly (i.e. programs have odd age range cutoffs for mid school year programming). The worst is summer camp - camps are full 1 minute into the registration process. 3. Bathrooms are often absent, or in disarray, esp. at the outdoor facilities. Gbur needs an upgrade and to be continually stocked with TP and soap. Porta potties are frequently absurdly dirty and unusable. 4. Can we somehow clean the falcon turf field? Our kids come home looking like they rolled in a mud pit. 5. We desperately need more baseball diamonds (or use unused diamonds in town is possible). We should not need to drive 20 min to a diamond across town for practice when we live near several schools and PPD diamonds and they are not in use. 6. Expand summer camp enrollment for Kids and Day camps at Birchwood. See #2 - camps fill too quickly to enroll most families. A high-quality equestrian center that generates revenue for the Park district would be desirable. The clubhouse at Palestine Hills is in terrible need of being replaced. A modernized facility could be used for events such as weddings, etc., similar to our neighboring communities. Add trees for shade and need Falcon to be larger to accommodate all the activities

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Affordable, senior exercise classes would be of interest. Adult only pool at Palatine Stables. Any facility you provide should be maintained. Question 15 is not valid. As far as upgrading, that is a separate question. AS A PAST USER OF THE WILLOWWOOD POOL, I MISS WALKING TWO BLOCKS TO SWIM. IT WAS A GREAT FACILITY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. I WOULD USE THIS POOL IF IT WAS REBUILT As a Pickleball enthusiast and tennis professional, here are my suggestions. The windscreens at Hamilton are severely inadequate. There should be windscreens on all four sides, minimum. In addition, there should be a windscreen on the middle fence as well. The screens go up too late and are taken down too early. Purchase windscreens for the east and south fence is minimum. A screen in the middle would show you are attempting to do things right. Put up the windscreens around April 1 and then take them down on October 31. As I'm doing the survey, I realize that PPD covers most needs of it's residents. Great job!! At stables at extended community garden, outdoor education center, horticulture classes, and add outdoor Pickleball and rentable party spaces, etc. Be sure to balance access, quality and cost. ben rea is a poor director who fails to listen to the residents of palatine who he works for. His contract should not be renewed under any circumstances. BETTER COACHES FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS-SOCCER AND VOLLEYBALL; ALWAYS ENJOY POOLS AND EVENTS AT AMPITHEATER, MAYBE ADD SOMETHING THERE. ALSO, WE DO NOT HAVE A NATURE CENTER FOR KIDS. ADD IN PLACE OF STABLE OR IN DEER GROVE LIKE THE ONE IN SCHAUMBERG Bike path between Anderson and Hicks should be repaved. Beyond Hicks and around the reservoir, Hamilton is in good shape. The skate park is poor quality and the contracted company, ARC, has a bad reputation for cheap material. Bring back APP By Eagle Pool, I am specifically calling out the "adjacent Tennis courts" sorry that those are not referenced in the survey. They are very popular and super delipidated. Also add night lights to them. Care at Virginia Lake has been absolutely amazing and the best thing provided by the park district. We love special events, but sometimes it's too crowded. Class times are difficult for working parents. For many activities starting at 4:30 PM is tough. Pools need upgrades to compete with surrounding district. CREATE/MAINTAIN MORE PICKLEBALL COURTS Cut & Clean up grass along bike/walking trails esp. along busy/high traffic areas/streets. It looks like a hay field when cut so infrequently in the Spring. You do a lousy job & I frequently have to cut & rake and pick up after your crews. Disappointed with the Park Districts decision to push away youth sports by forcing them to operate pm their own. PPD has moved away from supporting community, not toward it Doing a great job. Very wide variety of classes, activities, and events. And there is a considerably high number of facilities in park spread throughout the community. Enhance and upgrade pickleball programs, courts and classes.

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first of all I think it is smart to have this survey, allowing residents to have a voice. I shared my opinion years ago when Hamilton's new playground was being prepared to go in. I pleaded to not put in something w/such hideous colors and not be compatible with the rest of Hamilton. Getting rid of the Palatine stables was one of the worst decisions the PPD has done. It should be brought back. Great staff, hard workers. Handicap lifts are needed at Family Aquatic center & Birchwood. The current ramp and zero depth entrance don't work for someone who can't walk. Need chair like Eagle's. Hard to find public indoor pools. Either not advertised well or not available. I could only find YMCA indoor pool and park District outdoor pools. Have only lived here for 6 months, so far we are very impressed with the facilities and youth programs. I am very happy to see the natural Prairie/wetland retention area at Maple Park. Beautiful flowers, and insect life. I appreciate you taking the time to ask us. I can't believe that Arlington Heights doesn't allow dogs in their parks. I hope you guys are better than this. Also, I am new to the area and looking forward to using your services more. I have lived here for 35 years, have been pleased with the work the park district offers. I live closer to the community center even though my fitness class is at Beachwood. Would be nice if community was upgraded so I could take classes closer to home. I love existing walking and biking trails in this area. I love the area and surroundings. Facilities are well kept. I love the concert series during the summer. We like the Riviera-like atmosphere. That's a great program. I used to use indoor track for walking before COVID. Stopped after that and never resumed. Now I just walk around my neighborhood. I wish Birchwood rec center had open Pickleball courts in the winter months and evenings instead of only lessons. Also, the people enrolled in beginners Pickleball lessons at Birchwood were not beginners. Hard to play against as a beginner myself. I wish there would be 1 water aerobatics class that was not during working hours I would like the stables rebuilt, board members should live in district I would like to see the basic fit-pass offer ore group exercises with an increase in cost, say 25.00/month. More evening classes for both fit-pass programs Improve the baseball fields and have more availability for open gym for kids to play basketball. All times can't be always unavailable. In Falcon, the lines on floor are very confusing when training /playing pickleball. Is there a way to fix that? Inadequate parking at Community Ctr and inadequate weight training equipment at fitness ctr. Poor air quality. Agree the stables need to be closed. It seems difficult to find and register for programs. The program is not easy to navigate online. It would be nice to have programming for adult flag football and adult nature walks, and education.

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It would be nice to have some programs aimed at high functioning, neuro-diverse teens, and young adult adults. keep the area clean and maintained (upgrade) Keep up the good work and really appreciate the partnership with the Salt Creek Park District. Lacrosse program was fantastic, can't say enough positive things about that. We have aged out of Lacrosse now but see the need to support that sport!!! Wife uses Pickleball courts year round and very much enjoys those programs. She will always vote for MORE PICKLEBALL!! Leg press in fitness center is very outdated. Make palatine more walk-able and bike-able accessible for pedestrians. "Mario is an amazing source of knowledge and is a nice person to greet everyday! John is great as is the other woman at Birchwood facility. I have been very unhappy in the past years with the quality of pickleball instruction for my 12/13 year old at Birchwood. I would love for her to take more lessons, but am concerned that the same instructor will be there." More classes to accompany fitness center pass, the community center lockers could use upgraded; make more evening classes, offer a wide variety of classes. Keep Cutting Hall. Maintenance at community center is great. More laps, swimming hours, more bike paths, and more playgrounds more turf fields More volleyball open gym times for kids would be great. Private lessons would be nice to be offered (especially for specific things like volleyball serving, basketball shooting, tennis serving, etc.). Most of the programs we have participated in have been amazing. Need a new track surface at the community center Need lakes for fishing. Need more trails for biking and running Needed to heat Birchwood pool; extend Birchwood pool season when hot weather cooperates. No need to upgrade anything. Taxes are too high already. Not at this time Only one rowing machine and it's always a use. I would like a walk-in club available to people who work full-time; also, water aerobics during hours I could participate. Our children and grandchildren enjoy some of the Park district facilities Our park district is one of the best. So sad to see the stables disappear but we think that the money should be used to benefit more residents rather than rebuilding them. Since the forest preserve is so close to the stables maybe nature trails/center could be built to join the two? Overall good, but we look at neighboring park districts for events and activities. The stables should be closed to free up money for more important facilities and activities. Overall parks are nice. We need more pickleball courts. overall, I am please with the Palatine Park District Palatine Park District is doing a very good job Palatine Park District needs a community theater. There are activities for kids, but not always adults. Palatine stables was a true gem in out community. Nothing like it in other suburbs

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Park District does a great job park district needs an equestrian center Please attend to the bike path issues stated. Thank you. Please bring back an equestrian program. This was such a loved program in our community and a horrible decision to take it away. Please bring back Palestine stables. Very unhappy with this loss and the way it was handled. Please do not allow pickleball at the Dutch Schultz tennis courts. Many young people use the tennis courts for pickleball playing, creating disturbing noise for nearby residents. Please keep the water warm in the showers, need more towels, upgrade the pool for exercise exercises, and warm the water. The shower stalls could be a little cleaner. Please maintain the practice wall at Eagle Park's tennis courts. It is the only wall available. Consider adding a practice wall at Birchwood as well. Thank you! Please put a pool on the east side of Hicks that people can walk and ride bikes too please stop printing and send out park district program booklets. It should be online and if people don't have access to them, send it only to those people that designate they need a booklet. It is a waste of taxes Please support or start a community composting program to let residents drop off compost. Planting more native plants across the parks would be highly appreciated and beneficial. More conservation areas would be appreciated and lovely. please upgrade baseball/softball fields. It is embarrassing have surrounding towns come to paddock Programs have given me opportunity to meet other seniors with same interests PROGRAMS TO CONTINUE WITH NOTICE OF BEING CANCELLED Really disappointed with the leadership and direction of the Palatine Park District. Our kids play hockey and do horseback riding. Palatine doesn't even have an ice rink and they got rid of Palatine Stables. We used to have our kids take swimming lessons at Birchwood and Harper. They didn't learn very much. Sometimes the instructors didn't even go in the pool! We took them to Big Blue and they exceled! Palatine Park District has too many parks, baseball fields, and pickleball courts. Many of them are empty, not to mention the fact that they can't be used six months of the year because of our weather. Look around to some of the neighboring park districts that are thriving. Revive Palatines stables. Add more lounge chairs at the Family Aquatic Center. Send out emails when you apply her herbicides and fertilizer to the parks. Turn on the water, May 1 at all the water fountains. I saw one of your employees spraying around trees no warning if it is weed killer. Smooth out the bike path. Senior programs often too expensive and/or dates and times limited. Would love to see a "Read to Learn" program offered by the library. Slow down on cutting the trees down and plant more trees. Soccer fields need work. They are causing injuries to players. Community center needs updating. Some of the parks need better weed control Thank you for closing the Palatine Stables. The facility was very run down. Whatever you decide to do there I'm sure will be better than maintaining that facility. Thank you for servicing the community

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The after school care program is a lifesaver. The WCE staff are amazing and truly care for my children. The Community Center is old and dated. Would like to see the center be rehabilitated. The lighting and HVAC is not great. The main gym floor has many dead boards. The horse stables should have been upgraded not closed. Very poor decision. The kids involved in teaching or aiding in classes need to be excited to do their job. The Palatine Park district is excellent. I went from working long hours so I didn't have time, to now mobility issues and not being active. The Palatine Park District should repair or rebuild Palatine Stables - that program was a jewel to the Village and it is a disgrace to close it. Pony Camp for Palatine children was one of the top three most wait-listed programs out of almost two thousand PPD offerings in 2024 - pony rides and summer pony camps were popular and beloved by families in Palatine. Replacing the stable would be a huge disservice to residents and a major waste of tax dollars. Families relied on the therapeutic riding programs. If PPD eliminates Palatine Stables, it does not deserve to operate anything on behalf of residents. The Palestine Park District has wonderful facilities, programs and special events. The equestrian facility is a very important one as well. The Park District has contributed so much to my family's quality of life over the years. Grateful for the programs and facilities. the park district is vital for the community but at my age (92) I have little need The playgrounds are all similar. We use rolling Meadows and Hoffman's more than Palatines. The preschools need to be updated. The curriculum is not the greatest quality and the many of the instructors are not warm and kind. Lastly, some of the programs for children are not high quality. Many of the classes are run by high school students with little to zero experience with children, especially younger children. If high school students are going to work for the park district then there should be one supervisor available at every class. We have had bad experience with sports class and Harper swim classes because they're run entirely by high school students with no experience with children. The Harper swim classes especially. We have seen multiple children almost drown because there are so many kids in a class and not enough instructors. The program catalog is ponderous and exhausting to get through. Please provide programs and facilities for kids with disabilities. Sensory areas in parks, sensory gardens, any kind of programs you currently offer - there are no programs for kids on the autism spectrum. The stables should never have been closed. Great service for the community including special needs and it was removed without community support. Their staff is always kind and helpful; while you invest in facilities, consider investing more in your great staff Then a part of the PPD for many years. Basketball/cheer/preschool. there is a definite need for additional outdoor pickleball courts There is a lack of high-quality, affordable fitness center. Members of the ARC in Arlington Heights to fill the gap. There's a lot of cricket players around Palatine, and they don't have a place to play Though I don't use the park district much, it has been vital to my own, youth, my children and grandchildren. The park district is one of the best things in and four Palatine.

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There needs to be a least one pool that opens in the morning. Young pre-school children often nap in the afternoon and also the sun is too strong for them. With all the pools we have, I don't understand why we can't open up at least one pool during the 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. times. Also, there are very few programs for the 3-5 year old range, especially during the summer. They are too young for the camps, but too old for the mom and tot activities. I also did not agree with how the closing for equestrian center was handled. I am happy that the park district is trying to obtain constituent feed back through the survey. Thank you! Upgrades on pool, bathroom, shower facilities Used a lot when kids were younger, but after they turned 12 it seemed to be less for them Used when my kids were little, they are all grown up now. Very disappointing and discouraging how stable issue was handled by the board. Multiple engineering estimates should be automatic and public as standard practice. It should not be a surprise that maintenance costs are high when maintenance is deferred. Something very fishy in how that all went down, which only serves to alienate constituents very good staff at Falcon Park Very happy with the District. It adds value to the homes as well. Very upset how the stables were closed. The board ignored the Palatine citizens wishes. We do not receive seasonal brochures to sign up for classes. Never should have closed the equestrian facility. We love all the programs we have done. The website and registration needs improvement to make registering easier. We love indoor pickle ball courts, not hardwood; indoor tennis, and to know when people play pick up basketball We love our park district. We need a pottery or ceramics program! We need another splash pad or make Birchwood one free for a certain time of the day we need better and more available dog parks, we pay for lake county dog parks b/c they are better. Also, the stable was so nice for mu kids when they were younger We need turf facilities, both outdoor and indoor. Try to get use of the falcon turf is basically impossible. Pickle ball has taken away from open gym time. Keep that for when kids are in school. We use the senior center. We used the Park District facilities and classes much more when our children were growing. Now, I'd like to take advantage of the aqua aerobics classes, but both Birchwood and Harper are a bit of a schlep to get to, and it doesn't seem like the programs are still being offered. When they were offered, there weren't many choices for times/days. I'd also like to have Pilates reformer instruction at the Park District. I used to go to a private health club for that—extra session fee on top of high monthly dues. western area of Palatine does not get attention that the eastern area gets. I would love to have low cost/no cost access to fitness facilities around Harper college. The help I get when O reach out is minimal so I use Hoffman Estates/Willow

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When taking aquatic class or yoga, if the instructors can add some new and try new styles, poses, strengthening to routines, maybe even new type or change music now and then. Keep it fresh. While i probably should be using your facilities, i havent used them in many years. When my children were young, i thought ppd was pretty good. I was not the best person for this survey Why build a new equestrian? Just repair it. Why do we have to pay to use the walking track at Harper? We already pay taxes to Park District, and Harper. Would be more likely to use the pools if it weren't for the large summer camp groups that come in. Would like an adult ultimate frisbee league Would like bike trails to be trail not just marked path on roadways. Safety issue. Need more senior options. Would like more classes available at Falcon Park as it is closest to my residence. Would love more pickle ball options and Harper with shade. More layout chairs at pools. Improve Pickleball league structure, and move option six Would love to have a dog park closer than Harper Dog Park. We would love an equestrian center. you should have never closed the equestrian facility. bring it back Your facilities add a great deal to my/our quality of life here in palantine. We've lived in palantine for 36 years and have used many, many of the programs and facilities over this time. Keep up the great work

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Benjamin Rea Executive Director

Sincerely,

If you have any questions, please contact Benjamin Rea, Executive Director, at brea@palatineparks.org or 847-991-0333. The Park District Needs Assessment Survey is a tool that will benefit all residents. Please take this opportunity to let your voice be heard.

Please Complete and Return Your Survey Within Ten Days ETC Institute, an independent consulting company, is our partner conducting this survey. They will compile the data received and present the results to Palatine Park District. Please return your completed survey in the enclosed postage-paid envelope addressed to ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061. If you’d prefer, you can complete the survey online at palatineparksurvey.org.

We Appreciate Your Time This survey should take about 10-15 minutes to complete, and every question matters. The time you take to complete this survey will help Palatine Park District create a resident-driven plan that will shape the future of our community and enhance the quality of life for all its residents. All responses will remain confidential.

We value your opinion, and your response to the enclosed survey is essential! Palatine Park District is conducting a Park District Needs Assessment Survey to guide our Comprehensive Master Plan - Play On, Palatine! This plan will establish priorities for future improvements to parks, recreation facilities, programs, and services within the community. Your household was randomly selected to participate, making your input incredibly important. Your participation will help make Palatine Park District a better place to live, work, and play.

Dear Palatine Park District Resident:

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Please CHECK ALL the ways you and members of your household travel to the parks and recreation facilities you use. [Check all that apply.]

Which THREE parks/facilities from the list in Question 2b are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 2b, or circle "NONE."] 1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ NONE

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Please indicate how often you and members of your household have used each of the following parks, recreation and facilities operated by the Palatine Park District during the past 12 months.

2b. Park/Facility 01. Birchwood Pool 02. Birchwood Preschool 03. Birchwood Recreation Center 04. Celtic Park Turf Fields 05. Clayson House Museum 06. Community Center 07. Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center 08. Eagle Park Pool 09. Eagle Park Preschool 10. Falcon Park Recreation Center 11. Family Aquatic Center 12. Fred Hall Amphitheater 13. Harper Pool 14. Hamilton Gbur Fields 15. Maple Park Preschool 16. Palatine Hills Golf Course 17. Parkside Preschool

Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of ALL the Palatine Park District parks and recreation facilities you have visited? ____(4) Excellent ____(3) Good ____(2) Fair ____(1) Poor

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Have you or any member of your household visited any Palatine Park District parks and/or recreation facilities during the past 12 months? ____(1) Yes [Answer Q2a-c.] ____(2) No [Skip to Q3.]

Ages 65-74: ____ Ages 75-84: ____ Ages 85+: ____

Including yourself, how many people in your household are... Under age 5: ____ Ages 15-19: ____ Ages 35-44: ____ Ages 5-9: ____ Ages 20-24: ____ Ages 45-54: ____ Ages 10-14: ____ Ages 25-34: ____ Ages 55-64: ____

The Palatine Park District would like your input to help determine park, facility, and recreation priorities for the community. This survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete. When you are finished, please return your completed survey in the enclosed postage-paid, return-reply envelope. If you prefer, you can complete the survey online at palatineparksurvey.org. We greatly appreciate your time!

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Please CHECK ALL the reasons why your household does NOT use Palatine Park District parks, recreation facilities or programs more often. ____(01) Use other park districts ____(11) Poor customer service by staff ____(02) Program or facility is not offered ____(12) Too busy ____(03) Facilities do not have the right equipment ____(13) Use services of other agencies ____(04) I do not know what is being offered ____(14) Facility operating hours not convenient ____(05) Lack of quality programs ____(15) Lack of transportation ____(06) Too far from residence ____(16) Registration for programs is difficult ____(07) Classes are full ____(17) Lack of accessibility ____(08) Fees are too high ____(18) Classes are canceled ____(09) Program times are not convenient ____(19) Other: ____(10) Facilities are not well maintained

How would you rate the overall quality of the Palatine Park District programs or events in which your household has participated? ____(4) Excellent ____(3) Good ____(2) Fair ____(1) Poor

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Has your household participated in any programs or events offered by the Palatine Park District during the past 12 months? ____(1) Yes [Answer Q7a.] ____(2) No [Skip to Q8.]

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From the following list, please CHECK ALL of the organizations that you or members of your household have used for indoor and outdoor recreation activities during the last 12 months. ____(01) Palatine Park District ____(09) Private schools/charter schools ____(02) Library ____(10) Private summer camps ____(03) Harper College ____(11) Public schools ____(04) Palatine Township Senior Center ____(12) Neighboring park districts ____(05) Cook County Forest Preserve ____(13) YMCA ____(06) Places of worship (e.g., synagogues, churches) ____(14) Other: ____(07) Private and non-profit youth athletic associations ____(15) None ____(08) Private clubs (tennis, health, swim, fitness)

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From the list in Question 4, which THREE methods of communication would you MOST PREFER the Park District use to communicate with you about parks, recreation facilities, programs, and events? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 4, or circle "NONE."]

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Which FOUR facilities/amenities from the list in Question 9 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 9, or circle "NONE."] 1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE

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Type of Facility/Amenity Indoor 01. Aquatics (indoor) 02. Basketball courts (indoor) 03. Community center/Recreation center 04. Environmental/nature education center 05. Fitness and exercise facilities 06. Performing arts theater 07. Pickleball courts (indoor) 08. Running/walking track 09. Tennis courts (indoor) 10. Turf field (indoor) 11. Volleyball Outdoor 12. Aquatics (outdoor) 13. Basketball courts (outdoor) 14. Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball) 15. Disc golf 16. Exercise/fitness area 17. Football fields 18. Golf course/driving range/practice area 19. Ice skating 20. Lacrosse fields 21. Large community parks 22. Off-leash dog park 23. Open space conservation areas 24. Parkour/Ninja Warrior course 25. Performing arts space (amphitheater) 26. Pickleball courts (outdoor) 27. Picnic areas and shelters 28. Playgrounds 29. Sand volleyball 30. Shade structures 31. Skateboarding parks 32. Small neighborhood parks 33. Soccer fields 34. Splash pads or spray parks 35. Tennis courts (outdoor) 36. Turf fields (outdoor) 37. Walking, hiking, biking trails

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Which FOUR programs/activities from the list in Question 13 are MOST IMPORTANT to your household? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 13, or circle "NONE."] 1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ 4th: ____ NONE ©2025 ETC Institute for the Palatine Park District

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Please indicate how well your needs are being met for each of the PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES listed below on a scale of 4 to 1, where 4 means your needs are "Fully Met," and 1 means your needs are "Not Met" at all. If you do not have a need for an item listed, please circle "9" for "No Need."

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Type of Programs/Activities Youth Programs 01. Aquatics (lessons, swim team) 02. Athletics leagues/programs/camps 03. Before and after school program 04. Cheer programs 05. EGaming/Esports 06. Fitness and wellness programs 07. Golf leagues/programs/lessons 08. Gymnastics/tumbling programs 09. Martial arts 10. Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) 11. Pickleball lessons and leagues 12. Preschool programs/early childhood education 13. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) classes 14. Summer camps 15. Teen/tween programs 16. Tennis lessons and leagues 17. Visual arts/crafts programs Adult Programs 18. Aquatics (lessons, fitness, lap swimming) 19. Athletic leagues 20. Fitness and wellness programs 21. Golf leagues/lessons/programs 22. Martial arts 23. Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre) 24. Pickleball lessons and leagues 25. Senior programs 26. Tennis lessons and leagues 27. Visual arts/crafts programs Other 28. Cultural enrichment programs 29. Outdoor/nature programming 30. Programs for people with disabilities 31. Special events

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Which THREE facilities/amenities from the list in Question 9 would be most appropriate for the former Palatine Stables property located at 1510 W. Northwest Highway? [Write in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 9, or circle "NONE."]

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What is the maximum amount of additional annual property tax you would be willing to pay for the development and operations of the types of improvements that are most important to your household? ____(1) $100 - $120 per year ____(3) $60 - $79 per year ____(5) $20 - $39 per year ____(2) $80 - $99 per year ____(4) $40 - $59 per year ____(6) None

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Which THREE facilities listed in Question 15 would you be most willing to fund UPGRADES to with your tax dollars? [Write-in your answers below using the numbers from the list in Question 15, or circle "NONE".] 1st: ____ 2nd: ____ 3rd: ____ NONE

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Please indicate if you would prefer that the Palatine Park District MAINTAIN (as is) or UPGRADE the following facilities, then please rate the importance. Would you prefer to How important is it to maintain or upgrade this facility? Facility MAINTAIN or UPGRADE Very Somewhat Not Not Sure Important Important Important this facility? 01. Birchwood Pool Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 02. Birchwood Recreation Center Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 03. Clayson House Museum Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 04. Community Center Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 05. Community Fitness Center Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 06. Community Gymnastics Center Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 07. Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 08. Eagle Pool Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 Existing neighborhood parks 09. Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 (playgrounds, shelters, etc.) Existing sports fields (soccer, baseball, 10. Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 softball, etc.) 11. Existing walking and biking trails Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 12. Falcon Park Recreation Center Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 13. Family Aquatic Center Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 14. Fred Hall Amphitheater Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 15. Harper Pool Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 16. Palatine Hills Golf Course Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 Preschool Facilities (i.e., Maple Park, 17. Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9 Eagle Park, Birchwood) 18. Skate Park Maintain Upgrade 3 2 1 9

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Please return your completed survey in the enclosed return-reply envelope addressed to: ETC Institute, 725 W. Frontier Circle, Olathe, KS 66061

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Would you be willing to participate in future surveys sponsored by the Palatine Park District? ____(1) Yes [Please answer Question 22a.] ____(2) No

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DUNDEE AVE

MAIN ST

Deer Park

RIDGE AVE

OAD

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Skipped: 97

3 or more times per week 1-2 times per week 1-2 times per month A few times a year

Never 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

3 or more times per week

39.28%

90%

100%

943

1-2 times per week

26.32%

632

1-2 times per month

15.41%

370

A few times a year

15.62%

375

Never

3.37%

TOTAL

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CENTRAL RD

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Cottonwood Park

Plum Grove Reservoir

Twin Lakes Golf Course

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Whippoorwill Park Peregrine Park Bikeway Greenway Paul Douglas Forest Preserve

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Community Park

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Partridge Park Partridge Greenway Finch Park

Doug Lindberg Park Oak Park

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Cedar Park Towne Square Hawthrone Park

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WALNUT AVE

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Margreth Riemer Reservoir

Middleton Property Wally Degner Park

Ashwood Park Community Center / Ost Field

Robin Park

Juniper Park

HUNTINGTON BLVD

BARRINGTON RD

Mulberry Park Palatine Prairie

Inverness Golf Club

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Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Fields

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Celtic Park

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Q3 If you selected “Never”, please indicate the reasons why you and/or members of your household do NOT visit Palatine Park District parks. (Pick all that apply): Answered: 70

Skipped: 2,428 (2,320 skipped due to Q2 response)

30%

50%

Use other parks and open space Amenities are not currently oﬀered I do not know what amenities are available Too far from residence Parks are not well maintained Parks are overcrowded Lack of time, too busy Lack of transportation Lack of accessibility Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

40%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

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Use other parks and open space

22.86%

Amenities are not currently offered

12.86%

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I do not know what amenities are available

10.00%

Too far from residence

31.43%

Parks are not well maintained

0.00%

Parks are overcrowded

0.00%

Lack of time, too busy

18.57%

Lack of transportation

0.00%

Lack of accessibility

4.29%

Other (please specify)

34.29%

Total Respondents: 70 #

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Dif phase of life

5/12/2025 9:18 AM

Not really “park people,” though I am glad they exist.

5/8/2025 10:49 AM

I like the parks but I am in my 70s and have no need for them. I do use the Palatine trail.

5/8/2025 10:10 AM

No reasonable sidewalk access, too close to a residential home, almost like it's their backyard. Makes it so uncomfortable.

5/8/2025 9:31 AM

I work at another patk district and use their amenities

5/7/2025 8:59 PM

No need to

5/7/2025 6:52 PM

Live too far away. Only attend the theatre.

5/7/2025 4:34 PM

I'm 82 yrs old and have bad knees, it's hard for me to get around

5/7/2025 4:23 PM

I am not a resident of Palatine

5/7/2025 2:42 PM

Senior citizen, no longer revelent

5/7/2025 2:24 PM

I’m a senior and have limited abilities

4/23/2025 9:06 AM

My kids play sports, so usually on a practice field or court.

4/21/2025 2:56 PM

I manage 100 acres of land for Oakton College and get my Nature fix there

4/21/2025 1:38 PM

Another state

4/14/2025 5:59 PM

More parks are not needed. There are already too many that are not being used. Adding Meadowlark was a waste of taxpayers money, there is already a park a few blocks away. Putting the money towards repairs to the stables would have been better use of taxpayers money and would have been a fraction of the cost. Estimate given by certain people at the PPD are grossly exaggerated and cannot be substantiated.

4/14/2025 9:42 AM

Because the stable has been closed

4/14/2025 8:44 AM

I’m 77 and don’t have much use for it

4/13/2025 6:56 PM

I don't live in the Palatine

4/13/2025 6:29 PM

I did not know the horse stables were open to non members of the Park District. I would have been there if I had known.

4/13/2025 6:21 PM

Have trouble walking anymore

4/13/2025 4:36 PM

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Empty nester. Busy with work and home projects

4/13/2025 3:54 PM

Used them for 12 years that we lived closeby

4/13/2025 3:35 PM

Moved

4/7/2025 9:52 PM

No diverse features of interest

4/7/2025 5:56 PM

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Skipped: 812 (81 skipped due to Q2/Q3 response)

Ashwood Park

Bikeway Greenway

Birchwood Park

Birchwood Park South

Cardinal Park

Cedar Park

Celtic Park

Cherrywood Park

Chestnut Park

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Finch Park Chickadee Park

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports... Ost Field

Hawthorne Park Community Park

Heron Park Cottonwood Park

Hummingbird Park Doug Lindberg Park

Juniper Park Dove Park

Locust Park Dundee Road Trail

Mallard Park Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

Maple Park Eagle Park

Margreth Riemer Reservoir Falcon Park

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Meadowlark Park

Mulberry Park

Oak Park

Osage Park

Ost Field

Palatine Hills Golf Course

Palatine Prairie

Palatine Trail

Partridge Greenway

Partridge Park

Partridge Trail Connection

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Paul Douglas Trail Connection

Peregrine Park

Plum Grove Reservoir

Robin Park

Sparrow Park

Sycamore Park

The Grove

Towne Square

Wally Degner Park

Whipporwill Park

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Wilke Marsh

Willowwood Park

Willowwood Park Greenway

10%

Satisﬁed

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Unsatisﬁed

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SATISFIED

UNSATISFIED

TOTAL

Ashwood Park

86.57% 245

13.43% 38

283

Bikeway Greenway

0.00% 0

Birchwood Park

91.42% 948

8.58% 89

1,037

Birchwood Park South

81.27% 460

18.73% 106

566

Cardinal Park

77.10% 239

22.90% 71

310

Cedar Park

88.51% 262

11.49% 34

296

Celtic Park

78.98% 541

21.02% 144

685

Cherrywood Park

86.89% 212

13.11% 32

244

Chestnut Park

87.11% 196

12.89% 29

225

Chickadee Park

87.30% 165

12.70% 24

189

Ost Field

0.00% 0

Community Park

87.82% 786

12.18% 109

895

Cottonwood Park

87.96% 190

12.04% 26

216

Doug Lindberg Park

89.66% 321

10.34% 37

358

Dove Park

86.52% 154

13.48% 24

178

Dundee Road Trail

0.00% 0

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

91.52% 259

8.48% 24

283

Eagle Park

88.77% 482

11.23% 61

543

Falcon Park

87.01% 784

12.99% 117

901

Finch Park

85.71% 162

14.29% 27

189

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports Fields

84.37% 858

15.63% 159

1,017

Hawthorne Park

91.40% 255

8.60% 24

279

Heron Park

82.96% 185

17.04% 38

223

Hummingbird Park

84.29%

15.71%

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Juniper Park

83.53% 208

16.47% 41

249

Locust Park

80.90% 161

19.10% 38

199

Mallard Park

85.82% 236

14.18% 39

275

Maple Park

92.34% 410

7.66% 34

444

Margreth Riemer Reservoir

87.85% 470

12.15% 65

535

Meadowlark Park

81.46% 167

18.54% 38

205

Mulberry Park

88.17% 149

11.83% 20

169

Oak Park

88.47% 307

11.53% 40

347

Osage Park

79.31% 230

20.69% 60

290

Ost Field

78.07% 438

21.93% 123

561

Palatine Hills Golf Course

90.20% 506

9.80% 55

561

Palatine Prairie

90.95% 211

9.05% 21

232

Palatine Trail

0.00% 0

Partridge Greenway

0.00% 0

Partridge Park

85.79% 163

14.21% 27

190

Partridge Trail Connection

0.00% 0

Paul Douglas Trail Connection

0.00% 0

Peregrine Park

86.04% 191

13.96% 31

222

Plum Grove Reservoir

87.90% 305

12.10% 42

347

Robin Park

75.13% 148

24.87% 49

197

Sparrow Park

85.07% 171

14.93% 30

201

Sycamore Park

87.33% 193

12.67% 28

221

The Grove

87.56% 190

12.44% 27

217

Towne Square

87.94%

12.06%

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Wally Degner Park

84.83% 179

15.17% 32

211

Whipporwill Park

81.87% 149

18.13% 33

182

Wilke Marsh

84.71% 144

15.29% 26

170

Willowwood Park

87.80% 223

12.20% 31

254

Willowwood Park Greenway

0.00% 0

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Q5 If you selected “Unsatisfied” for any park in the previous question, please indicate what aspects you feel need improvement? (Select all that apply): Answered: 1,242

Skipped: 1,256 (81 skipped due to Q2/Q3 response)

I didn’t mark unsatisfied for any parks ADA Accessibility Additional picnicking support... Additional seating options Educational Signage Insufficient lighting Insufficient parking Lack of / poorly configured... Lack of shaded areas Outdated playground equipment Poor drainage or flooding issues Trail / walking path conditions o... Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

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I didn’t mark unsatisfied for any parks

50.56%

ADA Accessibility

2.33%

628 29

Additional picnicking support amenities needed (example: grills)

4.43%

Additional seating options

12.72%

158

Educational Signage

1.77%

Insufficient lighting

7.65%

Insufficient parking

16.18%

201

Lack of / poorly configured courts

9.10%

113

Lack of shaded areas

11.67%

145

Outdated playground equipment

12.72%

158

Poor drainage or flooding issues

12.96%

161

Trail / walking path conditions or availability

7.09%

Other (please specify)

24.32%

302

Total Respondents: 1,242 #

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Baseball fields need improvement. Field is concrete rocks.

5/18/2025 6:50 PM

Lack of winter training space for sports and Lack of bathroom and facility and concession

5/16/2025 1:55 PM

The bike path street crossing at Harper College Algonquin Rd entrance/exit needs caution signage for bike and pedestrians crossing. Change turn on red to No Turn On Red. Add yellow crosswalk lines. Add a crosswalk button to lights for trail path users. Add a blinking light to notify drivers. This particular bike path crossing is a danger to pedestrians and bikers. We have been almost hit many times by unaware drivers, many in a hurry to leave campus. This is a preventable accident and lawsuit waiting to happen due to lack of signage.

5/15/2025 10:30 PM

Concession stand and additional bathrooms at gbur

5/15/2025 7:41 PM

it would be nice to have a portapotty at Degner since it's the closest to Whytecliffe but still a long walk for little kids; Birchwood could use pickleball courts

5/15/2025 5:38 PM

We need centralized, turf fields with permanent bathroom facilities. THE POOLS - there are way too many rules. You have the unique ability to make a pool zero fun for children. Safety is important, but no balls, no rafts, no dive toys, no jumping. It's INSANE.

5/15/2025 11:59 AM

Negative: The disregard for the wildlife I have witnessed Park District property on the vacant land adjacent to the C.A.R.E. facility on Palatine Road.

5/14/2025 3:48 PM

Too expensive

5/13/2025 7:36 AM

outdated fields

5/11/2025 9:01 AM

Prevalence of invasive species along bike path and fence lines

5/10/2025 8:21 AM

Ninja parks, free splash pads, natural bike course mounds, area to safely use kids motorized bikes, more community gardens in nearby neighborhoods(palatine is a large town), consolidate baseball fields and use some of the school fields (not every baseball field is used at once), permanent soccer fields with goals, more parks with rubber mulch or rubber ground, nature flower gardens

5/10/2025 12:46 AM

Pickle ball courts

5/9/2025 1:55 PM

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Concessions at Hamilton

the soccer field is unlevel

5/9/2025 11:39 AM 5/9/2025 7:12 AM

Flush Toilets

5/9/2025 5:41 AM

Play equipment missing. Could use a splash area. Bathrooms near baseball fields.

5/8/2025 9:37 PM

Stop using the wood chips for the playgrounds

5/8/2025 8:47 PM

Dirty with garbage strewn about.

5/8/2025 7:29 PM

Poor condition of tennis & pickleball courts

5/8/2025 4:20 PM

We like Robin Park, but it gets SO muddy. We’d love to see a rubber ground or artificial turf

5/8/2025 2:41 PM

Lindbergh- Not “outdated” but my kids think it’s boring. Maple park is nice but needs shade and I wish it had some “older” kid playground added when it was remodeled.

5/8/2025 11:29 AM

All parks marked are due to poor fields for the sports to be played on. A number of these are the "flagship" fields for baseball and football and they fields and facilities for these are terrible in comparison to neighboring villages

5/8/2025 11:06 AM

More amenities

5/8/2025 8:45 AM

No pickle ball court, limited play area and equipment in some parks

5/8/2025 6:59 AM

Bathrooms

5/8/2025 4:05 AM

Park is for up to 5 year olds, need a park for 6-12 year olds

5/8/2025 1:23 AM

Areas that border residential/easements are in need of care: trimming of bushes, trees underbrush removal and removal of dead trees and or branches.

5/7/2025 8:49 PM

Limited outdoor space

5/7/2025 8:19 PM

Hummingbird park needs to be leveled and is mostly dirt, lines aren’t drawn dark enough to see like other fields- makes it unsafe for kids to play Celtic games ; whippoorwill needs a bathroom of some sort for Celtic practice

5/7/2025 8:02 PM

Need new basketball rims

5/7/2025 7:36 PM

please punish people who allow their dogs to run free without a leash. This happens daily between 7-9 am. Also there is a lot of dog poop along the pathways.

5/7/2025 7:32 PM

Not near me to use

5/7/2025 7:31 PM

Baseball/softball fields at Community could be smoother, more bathroom options at GBUR

5/7/2025 7:03 PM

Tennis courts are rarely used. They should convert to pickleball.

5/7/2025 6:50 PM

Clubhouse needs to be replaced missed opportunity for the Village. Course flooding on 15-18 could be partially fixed by adding sand trap and raising the fairway elevation. Understand it is still going to flood but would be a major improvement and reduce reseeding and recovery time

5/7/2025 5:58 PM

5/7/2025 5:39 PM

Food options for games

Live in Brentwood estates and would like walking or biking ac cess to any parks

5/7/2025 5:20 PM

Restroom

5/7/2025 5:19 PM

Totally underutilized.

5/7/2025 4:48 PM

Ceiling in workout room needs overhaul

5/7/2025 4:32 PM

Need better amenities at WillowWood, Gbur (water, more bathroom accessibility) Falcon could have more outdoor amenities

5/7/2025 3:41 PM

Haphazard plantings

5/7/2025 3:35 PM

Lack of benches for parents

5/7/2025 3:23 PM

Build a clubhouse!!!!

5/7/ 2025 3:20 PM

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Falcon is undersized. Gbur baseball fields are not on par with many local communities that are substantially smaller than Palatine

SurveyMonkey 5/7/2025 3:16 PM

dangerous and cracked tennis courts

5/7/2025 3:14 PM

Grass is full of Weeds

5/7/2025 3:04 PM

FALCON park seems has inadequate recreational opportunities

5/7/2025 2:55 PM

More bathrooms, upgraded bathroom options

5/7/2025 2:49 PM

It is in the lower level and no windows and is depressing!

5/7/2025 2:44 PM

Poor maintenance of outdoor areas

5/7/2025 2:44 PM

More pickleball courts at Hamilton because it's hard to get a court in the summer, Locust Park needs the courts resurfaced

5/7/2025 2:44 PM

Playground equipment only for the very young. More swings/ equipment needed for middle and older children.

5/7/2025 2:43 PM

Baseball fields need to be turf

5/7/2025 2:38 PM

Every weekend there are late parties there with major drinking and lots and lots of people that drive on the grass and leave it a mess

5/7/2025 2:37 PM

playground equipment has many drop-off points for little ones. I'm always afraid my grandkids will jump off an area where it's too high up from the ground. Also could use more swings at this park as well.

5/7/2025 2:37 PM

Condition of pickleball courts.

5/7/2025 2:37 PM

Pools need more seating and shades areas

5/7/2025 2:32 PM 5/7/2025 2:31 PM

Bathroom access

The track at Ost field is concrete- please consider changing surface to something softer

5/7/2025 2:29 PM

The parks that have wood chips are so muddy following any rain. We love the newly updated palatine parks without wood chips are so much better otherwise the kids just get too muddy.

5/7/2025 2:28 PM

It needs new mulch

5/7/2025 2:27 PM

Bathroom for people with disabled

5/7/2025 2:27 PM

Difficult access

5/7/2025 2:26 PM

Would like to see a playground at Reimor Resevoir, Cedar park would like to see more seating and safety updates, more that one way in and out from the park,

5/7/2025 2:25 PM

Trash pickup and graffiti at the reservoir

5/7/2025 10:58 AM

At Reminer reservoir there is only a steep path and a small picnic area

5/6/2025 5:23 PM

community park needs upgrades. find more uses for town square

5/6/2025 10:42 AM

Need a map or list of smaller parks to appreciate and use them

5/6/2025 5:53 AM

It was a mistake to close Willowwood pool

5/5/2025 7:24 PM

why was bike path not on this question...need more bike connections

5/5/2025 11:02 AM

bring back the stables

5/5/2025 9:05 AM

Plum Grove Reservoir, Bikeway Greenway, and Peregrine park could use lighting especially in the woods area. That same area has a lot of invasive buckthorn that is not being eliminated properly. The village said they aren't doing anything about it. The buckthorn will overtake the beneficial trees that are there, they lead to biting insect problems and the birds spread the berries filled with seeds, so there needs to be cooperation across the area to eliminate buckthorn and other invasive brush like that. Before you spend money on extra things, getting buckthorn out has to be a priority, since it affects the homeowners as well since it ends up in our landscaping. This lowers our property values. I would like to see a crosswalk/bicycle warning painted on the road and/or a sign at Peregrine Park. The road that is north of the

5/4/2025 5:56 PM

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gazebo there. I've been riding my bike with children there & cars zoom past unaware that this is part of a bike path. I had to abruptly stop my bike to avoid a car running me over. I was in the park and about to approach the crossing and the car was not bothering to notice the bikes wanting to cross the street. All of these parks mentioned could use more benches and/or picnic tables. I would like to see more workout type bars like that one that is by the Palatine Hills Golf course. Not just more playgrounds but adult workout stations (Outdoor calisthenics equipment) that includes bars. We were searching for those in our area especially during covid but we still would utilize those. 74

Pickleball court at Locust park is in rough shape! Would also like to see more pickleball courts added to parks!

5/4/2025 11:38 AM

The playground at Celtic Park often has empty alcohol containers, or highschoolers hanging out in doing inappropriate things when little kids are around me

5/3/2025 11:52 AM

Eliminate Cardinal and Birchwood South for athletic fields. Not needed and typically not usable space.

5/1/2025 11:00 AM

Soccer field is uneven

4/30/2025 3:30 PM

Restroom availability.

4/28/2025 9:17 PM

Bathrooms in poor condition

4/28/2025 7:05 PM

need more options, dated

4/28/2025 8:53 AM

Turf fill is dangerous to the players. Garbage and management of Celtic Park has deteriorated in the last 2 months. Gang signs and graffiti needs to be remedied. Update lighting. Hamilton needs turf and lights to compete with Schaumburg Park district. Dissatisfied in the last 2 months in general.

4/24/2025 6:41 PM

We don't have enough sports fields.

4/24/2025 8:00 AM

Not enough field for football and lacrosse

4/23/2025 9:02 PM

Seating is awful.

4/23/2025 8:19 PM

Turf fields needed to better address rainy seasons a s continuous rain puts and better pavilion at GBUR

4/23/2025 7:53 PM

SOUND AND SCORE BOARD AT OAST

4/23/2025 10:08 AM

baseball and softball fields that are often unplayable

4/23/2025 9:49 AM

Mosquito abatement

4/23/2025 7:58 AM

Need a lower water basin for dogs at park’s water fountain

4/22/2025 5:35 PM

OST field football shed is terribly unsightly, poorly maintained . Coaching staff is inconsiderate of locals

4/22/2025 2:28 PM

The concrete dirt used at community park needs to be changed. We have to constantly replace pants if kids slide at all.

4/22/2025 10:25 AM

Practice gets canceled with little rain

4/22/2025 9:08 AM

Needs Turf field

4/22/2025 8:28 AM

With kids playing year around sports. Like baseball, soccer and football. There needs to be another option with turf fields to help the kids get more practice and games in. Even during the wet months. It’s time to get with the program and look around at other Park Districts have done such as Melas Park in Mt Prospect and Heritage Park in Wheeling.

4/22/2025 4:10 AM

Severely lacking in any fields for lacrosse or football.

4/21/2025 10:18 PM

OST field needs a lot of work all around

4/21/2025 3:52 PM

Bathroom access

4/21/2025 3:37 PM

These facilities need to be majorly updated. Particularly Ost and Gbur. We pay thousands of dollars in taxes and these facilities do not have bathrooms, and the field conditions are poor.

4/21/2025 2:27 PM

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The seating at Ost is a joke. When visiting other towns, like Wheeling, Niles, our fields pale in comparison. Our kids deserve better fields with more amenities. 99

Palatine parks are outdated and lack aesthetic

4/21/2025 2:05 PM

100

Baseball and football fields poor upkeep

4/21/2025 12:50 PM

101

field in poor condition

4/21/2025 12:28 PM

102

Plumbed facilities

4/21/2025 12:03 PM

103

could be used so much better, especially Gbur

4/21/2025 11:57 AM

104

More bathrooms, better bathrooms, concessions during games, better scoreboards for football, baseball and softball and more parking at OST.

4/21/2025 11:56 AM

105

GBur, no bathrooms/concession facilities by the baseball fields. Other park districts have this. Gbur feels inferior. Doug L is terrible parking for the softball field. Ost Field is far inferior to other football fields. There are basically no stands, as they are not high enough to see over the people on the track. The people sitting on the track can't follow the game. The field is depressed down so floods, making it unplayable, there are no bathroom facilities. The facilities are subpar for this program.

4/21/2025 11:36 AM

106

Many times the fields are closed due to rain

4/21/2025 11:19 AM

107

Better turf/infield conditions for baseball/football

4/21/2025 11:15 AM

108

Poor condition to football and baseball fields at Ost, Community, and Hamilton (Gbur).

4/21/2025 10:57 AM

109

In comparison to other towns, all our facilities are inferior

4/21/2025 10:55 AM

110

Dirt on the baseball fields is often terrible quality and rocky.

4/21/2025 10:50 AM

111

Lack of appropriate restrooms and field conditions

4/21/2025 10:27 AM

112

Poor maintenance, Poor facilities at Ost (minimal seating, no concessions, need indoor bathroom facilities), Hamilton/Gbur need field upgrades, Better seating, concessions/indoorbathrooms

4/21/2025 10:26 AM

113

Ost field needs to be updated - scoreboard is lacking and sound system is awful

4/21/2025 10:22 AM

114

Closing Palatine Stables

4/21/2025 9:56 AM

115

Need more turf fields and lightss

4/21/2025 9:55 AM

116

I find it frustrating that Ost is not available for more activities. I believe we need more turf fields available to the public.

4/21/2025 9:40 AM

117

Robin Park could use more amenities - courts for basketball or pickleball

4/21/2025 9:31 AM

118

The courts need renovation

4/20/2025 5:12 PM

119

Lack of bathrooms and poor field conditions

4/20/2025 4:26 PM

120

More accessible parking entrances and exits

4/20/2025 4:19 PM 4/20/2025 3:32 PM

121

Falcon turf is unsafe

122

Lack of turf fields in the area, specifically at GBur (soccer/baseball fields and Ost Field)

4/20/2025 3:13 PM

123

Ports potties are gross.

4/20/2025 10:25 AM

124

I live two blocks from the stables. I regret the stables have closed. I understand students from District 211 and District 214 used the stables. Perfect location for a stable across the street from the forest preserves. What a unique asset. Yes it needed renovation but what a great facility. I’m aware the park district purchased the go cart facility next door so you have your plans.

4/19/2025 9:40 PM

125

Additional Soccer/multipurpose fields

4/19/2025 2:32 PM

126

More indoor space

4/19/2025 11:40 AM

127

Clubhouse and pro shop are outdated. Both are terrible when compared to other area Park

4/19/2025 11:02 AM

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District Golf Courses 128

Bathrooms

4/19/2025 8:49 AM

129

Pickleball courts at Hamilton Need Shade Structures. Bike trail heading east of Smith Road to bridge over creek needs to be redone. Locust Tennis/Pickleball Courts need resurfacing.

4/19/2025 6:30 AM

130

Better care needed to maintain

4/18/2025 9:57 PM

131

More community gym space needed. Restrooms needed at all locations.

4/18/2025 8:59 PM

132

Times for sports in falcon

4/18/2025 8:56 PM

133

Recently had a problem that there was no bathroom/portapotty at Doug Lindberg Park

4/18/2025 5:10 PM

134

Not enough indoor basketball, indoor soccer, indoor baseball, indoor bleachers

4/18/2025 4:37 PM

135

Get rid of woodchips and put in soft rubber ground down

4/18/2025 3:58 PM

136

Could use a new soccer goal net

4/18/2025 2:35 PM 4/18/2025 1:12 PM

137

Too small

138

Not enough kids activities - most of the parks are the same - would like something different

4/18/2025 12:13 PM

139

Needs a playground

4/18/2025 11:32 AM

140

soccer fields are slopped

4/18/2025 11:26 AM

141

Cardinal park is grossly underutilized due to perennial flooding issues

4/18/2025 11:24 AM 4/18/2025 10:27 AM

142

More indoor and outdoor turf! Need more fields for all of the players! Program is so big now.

143

Soccer field is slanted and rough.

4/18/2025 10:26 AM

144

Soccer field is not level, lots of divots

4/18/2025 9:23 AM

145

Outdated dugouts and poor field maintenance

4/18/2025 9:14 AM

146

It’s overly crowded - not enough space for all the kids involved in activities

4/18/2025 9:01 AM

147

field isn't good

4/18/2025 8:58 AM

148

Aesthetics of the location of some of these parks does not make sense.

4/18/2025 8:41 AM

149

Bathroom facilities and garbage removal and shade options

4/18/2025 8:23 AM

150

Lack of quality sports facilities

4/18/2025 8:04 AM

151

Too small for size of our town;

4/18/2025 7:54 AM

152

Ost is not as clean and kept up as the other parks we have been to. My kids play baseball, softball, and soccer. We just like clean fields.

4/18/2025 7:41 AM 4/18/2025 7:36 AM

153

Need indoor facility for travel soccer

154

Would like more soccer fields

4/18/2025 7:17 AM

155

Hummingbird soccer field can be used for sledding. needs to be leveled.

4/18/2025 7:03 AM

156

Celtic- parking terrible. Would be good if the park road could drive through to the store parking lots on Dundee. Heron- neighborhood kids use this park often. Would be nice to have some activity, equipment, field, etc. they can utilize. Also, Heron is tore up a lot from 4 wheelers, etc. driving on it. Is dangerous if a kid would wipe out.

4/18/2025 7:01 AM

157

We need indoor and outdoor sports facility in Palatine. VOLLEYBALL support and help is needed

4/18/2025 6:59 AM

158

Grass area not always mowed adequately

4/17/2025 10:52 PM

159

Unlevel fields

4/17/2025 9:46 PM

160

Extend baseball field fencing

4/17/2025 9:45 PM

161

Lack of field and always busy

4/17/2025 9:38 PM

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Baseball fields not maintained

4/17/2025 9:33 PM

163

Uneven soccer field, not enough soccer fields

4/17/2025 9:26 PM

164

We need more turf soccer fields

4/17/2025 9:26 PM

165

Turf field at Gbur would be very beneficial

4/17/2025 9:17 PM

166

Soccer nets were removed from field at Ashwood. Could also use equipment updates. Softball field not kept up. Ashwood needs some attention.

4/17/2025 9:17 PM

167

Has so muc h potential for more. It is the only indoor soccer that is good but we need much more!

4/17/2025 9:13 PM

168

Brichwood has such little space and the infrastructure is old and looks horrible

4/17/2025 9:10 PM

169

Level playing field

4/17/2025 8:41 PM

170

Would like nicer restrooms

4/17/2025 8:33 PM

171

While the fields are great at Celtic Park the parking is terribly insufficient. Cardinal Park is often underwater and is therefore rarely used. It is near our house and would be a nice neighbor park if the drainage was improved.

4/17/2025 8:31 PM

172

Parking at Celtic park is very tough and with everyone having big cars, pulling in and out of spaces is tight especially when people are entering and leaving all at once!

4/17/2025 8:27 PM

173

I think all of Palatine parks need upgraded bathroom facilities

4/17/2025 8:22 PM

174

NEED UPDATED SOCCER FIELDS FOR BOTH TURF AND GRASS. NEEDS MORE PARKING. PALATINE CELTICS HAS TAKEN OVER CELTIC PARK AND THERE REALLY ISN'T ENOUGH ROOM FOR OUR KIDS TO PRACTICE AND GROW WITH THEIR SOCCER SKILLS WITH SUCH AN OUTDATED FACILITY AND POOR PARKING ARRANGEMENTS

4/17/2025 8:17 PM

175

No bathroom or porta potty

4/17/2025 8:15 PM

176

More turf fields

4/17/2025 5:43 PM

177

No access or limited ac cess to bathroom facilities.

4/17/2025 5:40 PM

178

adjacent Palatine Stables closure

4/17/2025 5:33 PM

179

We need more turf fields

4/17/2025 5:31 PM

180

Celtic park parking lot needs to be expanded- too narrow

4/17/2025 5:30 PM

181

Need more fields that can host large groups like Gbur

4/17/2025 5:26 PM

182

Porta potty

4/17/2025 5:25 PM

183

We need a larger indoor space for an outstanding soccer club that continues to improve its club and house program. I played in it 40 years ago and my twins enjoy every minute but we need a larger dedicated indoor space! Please help facilitate this. Parking should be improved at Celtic Park! Hamilton as I knew it is a perfect area that could benefit from an indoor facility. Please help make this happen!

4/17/2025 5:23 PM

4/17/2025 5:12 PM

184

Angled soccer pitch

185

Field/grass conditions

4/17/2025 5:09 PM

186

Too expensive for the experience

4/17/2025 5:06 PM

187

Larger fields and an indoor facility would be great

4/17/2025 5:04 PM

188

needs more space turf and more availability (open goals) maybe some benches

4/17/2025 5:04 PM

189

I wish falcon had functional outdoor spaces we could play at while older kids in practices

4/17/2025 4:59 PM

190

Celtic park needs more parking. Hamitlon/Gbur needs turf baseball fields and a concession/bathroom area by baseball fields. It is embarrassing how poor the baseball facilities are compared to neighboring communities. We constantly have to cancel and reschedule games due to poor drainage or the dirt/grass fields.

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No turf and lack of indoor space

192

Graffiti along the paths

4/17/2025 4:55 PM 4/17/2025 4:55 PM

193

Need more indoor space available for winter sports.

4/17/2025 4:54 PM

194

Celtic soccer needs way more room

4/17/2025 4:54 PM

195

Not enough soccer fields. Parking lot is terrible and very hard to get in and out of. Not enough parking.

4/17/2025 4:54 PM

196

I would like to see more permanent soccer nets up- the one at Ashwood was in poor shape and had terrible drainage. Most parks do not have enough shade, understand this can be hard given the trees available but I choose to go out of district on hot days just for shade

4/17/2025 4:53 PM

197

park caters only to very young children. my 7 year old outgrew it years ago.

4/17/2025 4:52 PM

198

We need more soccer fields!

4/17/2025 4:52 PM 4/17/2025 3:16 PM

199

Peregrine Park is difficult to access

200

Lack of indoor space for winter practices

4/16/2025 9:39 PM

201

Better facilities-bathroom and concessions

4/16/2025 8:36 PM

202

Need more sports facilities

4/16/2025 7:12 PM

203

Never been

4/16/2025 10:25 AM

204

We only used the stables.

4/15/2025 10:02 AM

205

No development at Cardinal Park; Subpar bathrooms at Celtic Park

4/15/2025 8:40 AM

206

more playground equipment

4/14/2025 10:10 PM

207

Bring back the stables!!!

4/14/2025 5:19 PM

208

I only visited Palatine Stable

4/14/2025 2:57 PM

209

Needs to be better kept up/ could be better

4/14/2025 6:51 AM

210

WW Park - they took out a pool and never installed additional recreation facilities as promised.

4/14/2025 6:23 AM

211

Respectfully, Stop whittling away at Robin Park. No additional walking trail through wooded area. All the beautiful old trees and vegetation was cleared and habitat destroyed. Also, again respectfully: Return and reinvigorate Palatine Stables. Thank you.

4/14/2025 2:51 AM

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4/13/2025 8:54 PM

213

The park district is heading in the wrong direction. We have too many parks to maintain effectively, and yet the leadership continues to push forward without addressing the real concerns of the community. We have the wrong executive director in place—someone who isn’t listening to the people they serve. As Palatine residents and members of surrounding communities, our voices have been ignored. It’s time for our representatives to truly represent us and vote based on what we want, not what the administration dictates.

4/13/2025 8:35 PM

214

Lack of soft play park

4/13/2025 8:00 PM

215

No bathrooms

4/13/2025 7:42 PM

216

Missing hockey rink

4/13/2025 7:20 PM

217

No enough trash cans

4/13/2025 7:14 PM

218

Please consider gardens, like Frontier Park in A Hts. There are so many who love to garden, it’s a great way to meet people, get exercise, learn to can-share extras with community members, what’s not to like? It checks so many boxes!

4/13/2025 6:31 PM

219

Haven’t been there

4/13/2025 6:04 PM

220

Save Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:33 PM

221

People let their dogs off leash here everyday. Poop is not picked up and some small dogs are vulnerable to coyotes.

4/13/2025 4:03 PM

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More fish stocking

4/13/2025 3:52 PM

223

Keep STABLES!

4/13/2025 3:39 PM

224

Very difficult to access from the North.

4/13/2025 3:32 PM

225

Satisfied with parks I visited

4/13/2025 3:05 PM

226

Nothing

4/13/2025 3:04 PM

227

We were at Palatine Stables weekly which is no longer listed.

4/11/2025 8:45 AM

228

Safety is definitely a concern due to low lighting and safety concerns in the areas surrounding the parks

4/9/2025 11:24 PM

229

Not enough soccer goals in the neighborhood parks. There was one at Ashwood but it wasn’t there a few weeks ago. The net wasn’t in great shape but it was open to practice on

4/9/2025 9:11 PM

230

Town square needs more tables for take out eating options

4/9/2025 7:38 PM

231

Baseball diamond maintenance needs improvement

4/9/2025 7:30 PM

232

Parties there every weekend during the summer with over 50 people drinking and leaving it a mess- loud drunk people

4/9/2025 6:41 PM

233

Ability to sort waste (recyclables vs landfill items)

4/9/2025 3:52 PM

234

I love palatine park district. Maybe basketball courts or play ground by the skate park at the Reservoir

4/9/2025 3:50 PM

235

I miss riding at palatine stables!

4/9/2025 1:57 PM

236

Lack of public bathroom

4/9/2025 1:53 PM

237

There's lack of plants around to make the area enjoyable. Most parks are so plain and dull. No flowers, nothing to lift your mood. Limited seating options. Lack of shade

4/9/2025 11:46 AM

238

Parking lot needs improvement

4/9/2025 9:29 AM

239

Celtic Park needs a proper bathroom. The porta-potties are typically not maintained well, no toilet paper, and are filthy. It would also be nice to have a sign identifying the soccer fields toward the back of the park or on the fence. Many times I'm finding myself needing to look up the fields on my phone, giving people directions. Everyone misses the sign at the front which is great, but not ideal.

4/9/2025 9:16 AM

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The bees at Falcon during Flag Football season were terrible. So many kids were getting stung. Trash cans need to have lids, be put far away from the field, and need to be limited

4/9/2025 9:06 AM

241

Aesthetically unpleasing

4/8/2025 11:38 PM

242

Damaged toddler playground equipment

4/8/2025 9:44 PM

243

Chestnut park isn’t even a park. It’s an open field; so much more could be done with it. Courts?

4/8/2025 8:16 PM 4/8/2025 8:14 PM

244

Overall, very satisfied. Many playgrounds have openings Hugh up that kids could fall from

245

Facilities surrounded by Gwen towers/5G. Absolutely horrid!

4/8/2025 7:29 PM

246

Skate park needs to go somewhere else. Too many disruptive teens hanging around.

4/8/2025 7:11 PM

247

I would like to see more native plants

4/8/2025 5:52 PM

248

A lot of trash

4/8/2025 4:42 PM

249

Community Park baseball fields are an embarrassment. They need serious help. I would consider them unusable for baseball and they aren’t great for football . Gbur is a nice facility for baseball, but falls well below facilities available for other programs. Also, if the district is going to allow fields to be used, they need to be ready to be used at the start of the season awnings out, fields marked and fences, etc. up. Ost Park is decent for football games, but there’s nowhere to sit, and parking is too limited. Park district facilities needs more support and employees outside of regular business hours, especially on the weekends. It’s not

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sustainable to pay employees overtime to open and maintain facilities and then limit overtime hours. Hire more employees and expand the hours to accommodate all the of programs and facilities utilized (this is not just about fields, it also includes pools, etc.). You need more representation throughout the weekend if park district resources are going to be utilized every day of the week. 250

Hidden in forest and feels unsafe

251

poor baseball dugout facilities/benches/lack of shade

4/8/2025 3:58 PM 4/8/2025 2:00 PM

252

We miss the bigger play equipment. My older children lost their park to one more suited for toddler/preschool age

4/8/2025 9:25 AM

253

Lack of turf

4/8/2025 8:01 AM

254

Flooding, very dated,

4/8/2025 7:51 AM

255

Poor shade and missing amenities mainly at Gbur/Hamilton

4/8/2025 7:42 AM

256

Safety

4/8/2025 12:33 AM

257

The course is run poorly. Poor advertising of events and event results. Lack of addressing flooding that has gone on for years. Old, outdated clubhouse. Not on par with surrounding municipal golf courses.

4/7/2025 10:57 PM

258

It would be nice to have fencing around parks close to the street.

4/7/2025 10:20 PM

259

Shade needed

4/7/2025 10:19 PM

260

i don’t like the location

4/7/2025 9:23 PM

261

Need enriched dog parks

4/7/2025 8:53 PM

262

Softball fields need new dirt at Birchwood. Hard to play on

4/7/2025 8:26 PM

263

Playground would be nice

4/7/2025 8:12 PM

264

No horse stables anymore.

4/7/2025 7:32 PM

265

Need more turf space

4/7/2025 6:56 PM

266

No play equipment

4/7/2025 6:48 PM

267

We need more options for things to do. Most of the parks have similar equipment so there is no reason to go to others.

4/7/2025 6:00 PM

268

Need more turf fields

4/7/2025 5:54 PM

269

Grass field at OST has a definite s lope to it. The sunken bowl is not ideal for play or spectating.

4/7/2025 5:54 PM

270

Gibur baseball fields needs concessions and closer bathrooms. It’s embarrassing when surrounding towns come for games.

4/7/2025 5:48 PM

271

Celtic Park parking configuration is terrible, made worse by driver behavior.

4/7/2025 5:31 PM

272

Availability

4/7/2025 5:29 PM

273

Your survey says last 12 months. Add Palatine Stables s ince it was open in the last 12 months. Also, you don’t give the current address of the Stables as an option here but you list it in your parks map

4/7/2025 5:26 PM

274

More turf fields, more sports fields with lights

4/7/2025 5:15 PM

275

Need more turf fields with lights

4/7/2025 4:59 PM

276

Concessions at Hamilton/Gbur, NE exit from path @Hamilton/Gbur to Plum Grove/Cunningham, better/more central stage at Community Park, larger swimming pool at Eagle

4/7/2025 4:56 PM

277

Need turf fields like everyone else

4/7/2025 4:42 PM

278

The amount of closed hours for swim lessons is aweful. It use to be lessons and team sports

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took place before the adult swim hours. The value of the pool passes has depreciated because of this. I don't want the pool closed for lessons ir team sports during prime day and evening. The pool also use to be open till 9 pm and all were open throughout labor day. Please make that better. 279

Birchwood could use more lights for tennis and basketball.

4/7/2025 4:06 PM

280

The soccer field at hummingbird park needs levelimg

4/7/2025 4:01 PM

281

The Gbur sports field area really needs bathrooms. Compared to other area fields where competitive games are played, our field and facilities are extremely lacking. Other area sports fields have actual bathrooms and concession areas. In order to be competitive and retain player, this would help immensely. It’s sad but I love going to OTHER communities to watch my kids play bc their fields are so much nicer and have many more amenities. I feel like real bathrooms, especially at some of the more heavily used areas would add value to playing in Palatine.

4/7/2025 3:35 PM

282

No need for this park.

4/7/2025 3:29 PM

283

The changes that were made to the Town Square landscaping are awful. There is no privacy from the road on the benches, and there is no shade.

4/7/2025 3:24 PM 4/7/2025 2:57 PM

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Playground equipment looked neglected and was grimy

285

I prefer playgrounds to be updated so there's no wood chips

4/7/2025 2:51 PM

286

I am not sure what the Grove park usage is for. There is 1 run down picnic bench and the parking lot is in pretty rough shape. The area is mostly used as overflow parking for the middle school across the street.

4/7/2025 2:21 PM

287

Could use a playground

4/7/2025 2:16 PM

288

More garbage cans should be placed for waste

4/7/2025 1:01 PM

289

Palatine hills - I wish there was so blockage from the street. Also my daughter is sad you took away the raft

4/7/2025 12:48 PM

290

Poor design and waste of land

4/7/2025 12:31 PM

291

Pickleball players at Hamilton Courts need access to shade and water!!!!!!

4/7/2025 12:24 PM

292

Playground surface

4/7/2025 12:22 PM

293

In the last year parks have been disgusting. Weed out of control with poorly maintained plant and filled with trash

4/7/2025 12:09 PM

294

Very dissatisfied with closure of Palatine Stables and the non-responsiveness to the community.

4/7/2025 12:05 PM

295

These are large fields that are severly lacking. There is no park structure on the south side of Illinois and a LOT of kids in this area. It would be great to see more play spaces for all the kids in Hunting Ridge.

4/7/2025 11:46 AM

296

so many dogs! Electric bikes have got to go.

4/7/2025 10:50 AM

297

Due to the palatine stables forced closure I feel like this park is not needed nor in a good spot while construction or demolition continued.

4/7/2025 10:42 AM

298

We frequently use Grealish Park which isn't listed

4/7/2025 10:37 AM

299

Lack of a water feature

4/7/2025 10:05 AM

300

Meadowlark Park shouldn’t exist. I preferred it when we had horse stables.

4/7/2025 9:55 AM

301

The field and park are great, but the stands for the football field are not. They’re not tall enough so parents can’t see the field as well. The cheerleaders can’t stand in front of the crowd and we end up with parents running up and down the track the whole game and the cheerleaders cheering to only their parents (who are on a downhill slope). It’s not a great setup.

4/7/2025 9:48 AM

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Parks are outdated not clean or up keeps parks employees sure maintain grounds better weed eat along fence paint lines so parents or groups don't have to baseball dugout need repair

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Skipped: 750

Aquatics (outdoor)

Basketball courts (outdoor)

Diamond sports ﬁelds (baseball,...

Disc golf

Exercise/ﬁtnes s area

Football ﬁelds

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Ice skating

Lacrosse ﬁelds

Large community parks

Oﬀ-leash dog park

Open space conservation areas

Performing arts space (amphitheater)

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Pickleball courts (outdoor)

Picnic areas and shelters

Playgrounds

Sand volleyball

Shade structures

Skate park

Small neighborhood parks

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Soccer ﬁelds

Tennis courts (outdoor)

Turf ﬁelds (outdoor)

Walking, hiking, biking trails

10%

Very Import…

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SurveyMonkey NOT IMPORTANT

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

Aquatics (outdoor)

59.00% 947

27.23% 437

13.77% 221

1,605

2.45

Basketball courts (outdoor)

27.42% 413

43.49% 655

29.08% 438

1,506

1.98

Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball)

38.97% 590

32.96% 499

28.07% 425

1,514

2.11

Disc golf

8.67% 126

32.19% 468

59.15% 860

1,454

1.50

Exercise/fitness area

40.34% 620

37.87% 582

21.80% 335

1,537

2.19

Football fields

29.18% 431

33.31% 492

37.51% 554

1,477

1.92

Golf course/driving range/practice area

33.77% 510

31.85% 481

34.37% 519

1,510

1.99

Ice skating

19.91% 294

38.39% 567

41.71% 616

1,477

1.78

Lacrosse fields

14.78% 212

30.26% 434

54.95% 788

1,434

1.60

Large community parks

66.04% 1,015

25.63% 394

8.33% 128

1,537

2.58

Off-leash dog park

28.75% 431

32.89% 493

38.36% 575

1,499

1.90

Open space conservation areas

55.28% 837

32.17% 487

12.55% 190

1,514

2.43

Performing arts space (amphitheater)

40.66% 612

37.14% 559

22.19% 334

1,505

2.18

Pickleball courts (outdoor)

27.72% 420

39.01% 591

33.27% 504

1,515

1.94

Picnic areas and shelters

47.29% 725

38.62% 592

14.09% 216

1,533

2.33

Playgrounds

69.24% 1,085

21.70% 340

9.06% 142

1,567

2.60

Sand volleyball

14.35% 207

41.65% 601

44.01% 635

1,443

1.70

Shade structures

52.70% 782

35.04% 520

12.26% 182

1,484

2.40

Skate park

14.28% 206

35.34% 510

50.38% 727

1,443

1.64

Small neighborhood parks

62.96% 962

27.88% 426

9.16% 140

1,528

2.54

Soccer fields

52.17% 781

27.72% 415

20.11% 301

1,497

2.32

Tennis courts (outdoor)

26.90% 392

41.11% 599

31.98% 466

1,457

1.95

Turf fields (outdoor)

44.39% 649

30.44% 445

25.17% 368

1,462

2.19

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76.84% 1,224

18.71% 298

SurveyMonkey 4.46% 71

1,593

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Resurrect Palatine Stables

5/18/2025 7:16 PM

Keep open Palatine stables. Shameful it was ramrodded closed

5/15/2025 10:31 PM

rebound walls for practicing; tennis/pickleball/soccer

5/12/2025 10:50 PM

Palatine stables

5/12/2025 9:20 AM

Baseball turf fields.

5/9/2025 10:24 PM

Need indoor facilities (acquatic - not Harper) and real indoor soccer fields (not Falcon which is very small in capacity)

5/9/2025 6:58 PM

washrooms

5/9/2025 9:20 AM

Stables

5/8/2025 2:53 PM

horse stable

5/8/2025 6:18 AM

Been here 51 years, so have included what was important in raising 3 girls here.

5/7/2025 4:47 PM

Palatine Stables

5/7/2025 3:40 PM

Please have someone come pick up debris and sticks/branches that are piled up on the northwest side of the creek at Partridge Park. After trees are cut down there is nothing done to the area. Replacement trees, bushes or grass would be nice.

5/7/2025 3:02 PM

Outdoor track at OST field material is too hard to run on

5/7/2025 2:31 PM

Need better advertising for some parks. I did not know Wilke Marsh was public land and I’ve lived here almost 30 years.

5/7/2025 2:30 PM 5/7/2025 2:29 PM

Convert some of the tennis courts to pickle ball courts

They need to focus more on disability people

5/7/2025 2:29 PM

All above to keep reputation of PPD So people want to live here

5/7/2025 2:29 PM

BRING BACK THE STABLES!!!!!!

5/7/2025 2:22 PM

Bike infrastructure and safety are a priority

5/6/2025 6:15 PM

walking/bike/skate trails

5/6/2025 5:28 PM

need more bike trails

5/6/2025 10:44 AM

Bike trails

5/6/2025 9:34 AM

more bike stuff and new bike plan

5/5/2025 11:05 AM

bring back the stables

5/5/2025 9:06 AM

Palatine Stables

5/5/2025 9:02 AM

Stables/Very Important

5/4/2025 9:08 PM

Turf fields needed

4/23/2025 7:54 PM

Stables are very important to me!

4/21/2025 3:17 PM

The quality of dirt on baseball diamonds is very important. Rocky fields create injuries from bad bounces

4/21/2025 10:52 AM 4/21/2025 10:35 AM

Bathrooms, only Portable Toilets as options

Indoor soccer fields

4/20/2025 3:00 PM

Hummingbird park is just a few blocks from this area.

4/19/2025 9:43 PM

2.72

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Cricket field

4/19/2025 5:42 PM

the seating situation for basketball games at Birchwood, Falcon, and the Community Center all could be improved significantly. When we've played in other towns, it's rare to see courts that have as little seating as we do in Palatine.

4/18/2025 9:03 AM

4/18/2025 7:51 AM

Doom or indoor facility for soccer, baseball/softball, and flag football

indoor volleyball and sports facility beyond Falcon is VERY needed in our AREA

4/18/2025 7:00 AM

Horseback riding

4/17/2025 10:31 PM

winter indoor soccer turf

4/17/2025 9:50 PM

My son plays soccer and we have to drive almost every park to look for soccer nets

4/17/2025 9:27 PM

Need an indoor turf besides Falcon

4/17/2025 8:36 PM

Indoor Turf Soccer Fields (Bigger than Fakcon) like Canlan in Barrington. Build it and they will come! Palatine can be accessed by many!

4/17/2025 5:27 PM

Need more soccer fields

4/17/2025 4:55 PM

More Tennis Courts with lights & in good condition with regular maintenance. Keep the Bike trails in good condition. More Walking Trails. Find a way to renovate Palatine Stables.

4/17/2025 3:23 PM

Indoor practice space for winter

4/16/2025 9:40 PM

We need the Palatine Stables back. I have no place I can afford to take my Grandchildren to learn to ride

4/15/2025 10:36 PM

Palatune Stables

4/15/2025 2:17 PM

Stables and Equestrian Facilities

4/15/2025 8:43 AM

Horse Trails

4/14/2025 7:23 PM

Equestrian

4/14/2025 6:01 PM

Palatine Stables

4/14/2025 4:49 PM

How about the Horse Stable

4/14/2025 2:59 PM

Equestrian

4/14/2025 1:14 PM

Palatine stables

4/14/2025 10:19 AM

4/14/2025 9:45 AM

Horse stable

4/14/2025 8:45 AM

Stables

4/14/2025 8:39 AM

Stables

4/14/2025 8:27 AM

Miss the stables that were closed arbitrarely IMO Possibly forpersonal favors I hope I am wrong but no clear explanation were given in writing and signed by village President

4/14/2025 8:08 AM

Equine Facility very important

4/14/2025 7:50 AM

Palatine Stables

4/14/2025 6:53 AM

Respectfully, we would like to see green space and habitat expand and abandoned struc tures and stop malls made into affordable housing or natural green spaces..

4/14/2025 2:54 AM

Stables

4/14/2025 12:23 AM

Bring back the stables to their former glory!

4/13/2025 8:55 PM

Equestrian Facilities

4/13/2025 8:06 PM

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Palatine stables - very important

4/13/2025 7:48 PM

Stables

4/13/2025 7:45 PM

Stables

4/13/2025 7:30 PM

More trash cans on trails

4/13/2025 7:16 PM

Stables are not listed. We would like a riding program reinstated.

4/13/2025 7:05 PM

Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 6:33 PM

Bring back stables

4/13/2025 6:11 PM

Horseback riding / Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:37 PM 4/13/2025 5:35 PM

Save Palatine Stables

Stable!

4/13/2025 4:44 PM

Palatine Stables!!!!!! VERY important!!!!

4/13/2025 4:44 PM

Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 4:34 PM

Stables

4/13/2025 4:10 PM

Horse Stables

4/13/2025 4:03 PM

STABLES FOR HORSES ARE IMPORTANT

4/13/2025 3:41 PM

Equestrian Facility

4/13/2025 3:27 PM

Stables

4/13/2025 3:24 PM

Indoor/Outdoor Horse Riding

4/13/2025 3:16 PM

Equestrian facilities

4/13/2025 3:09 PM

HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDING

4/13/2025 3:05 PM

Equestrian Facilities

4/13/2025 2:44 PM

Stables

4/11/2025 8:47 AM

horseback riding availability

4/10/2025 4:50 PM

Indoor pools

4/10/2025 11:40 AM

A stable with horses

4/9/2025 7:49 PM

Fishing Pods, Drone field

4/9/2025 3:52 PM

Please reopen palatine stables!

4/9/2025 1:58 PM 4/9/2025 8:42 AM

Outdoor running tracks

More of the workout equipment like at Maple Park, nice to use while the kids are playing

4/9/2025 8:26 AM

Bring back an equestrian facility

4/9/2025 8:19 AM

Riding stables

4/8/2025 8:33 PM

Unable to enjoy facilities due to radiation exposure. It is obvious that residents have not researched the dangers of emf exposure. Pathetic!

4/8/2025 7:33 PM

Very Important - Palatine Stables

4/8/2025 6:26 PM

Year round swimming pool. And community pool staying open longer it’s not even worth getting a pass the way it stands

4/8/2025 5:25 PM

This is LITERALLY your job. Maintain ALL PPD facilities and upgrade obsolete ones.

4/8/2025 4:49 PM

100

In need of a better indoor swim facility

4/8/2025 2:52 PM

101

Stables - very important

4/8/2025 1:39 PM

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102

Equestrian center

103

Horse trails and equestrian facility

4/8/2025 8:57 AM 4/8/2025 12:40 AM

104

Palatine Stabkes - very important

4/7/2025 9:29 PM

105

Equine facility

4/7/2025 9:24 PM

106

Horse back riding

4/7/2025 8:43 PM

107

Equestrian

4/7/2025 8:17 PM

108

Stables

4/7/2025 7:09 PM

109

Horse stables

4/7/2025 6:29 PM

110

Equestrian

4/7/2025 5:21 PM

111

water availability at all parks

4/7/2025 4:57 PM

112

Running track

4/7/2025 4:28 PM

113

Palatine Stables- Very Important

4/7/2025 3:43 PM

114

re open the Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 3:36 PM

115

It is most important to have conservation areas with native trees, plants and flowers.

4/7/2025 3:25 PM

116

Horseback riding stables

4/7/2025 3:06 PM

117

It's incredibly important to maintain the facilities you own.

4/7/2025 3:02 PM

118

Playgrounds that are toddler friendly, slides, tunnels, padded grounds, no woodchips

4/7/2025 2:54 PM

119

Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 2:08 PM

120

Horse Stables

4/7/2025 12:52 PM

121

Indoor water facilities. i.e des Plaines has an excellent indoor pool and splash pad.

4/7/2025 12:21 PM

122

Fishing deck

4/7/2025 11:41 AM

123

Palatine stables ! Revamp !

4/7/2025 11:03 AM

124

Palatine Stables was a very important location for me. I went there every single day, and it was the main park district facility i used.

4/7/2025 10:27 AM

125

Need Stables and horse riding in a large areas

4/7/2025 10:22 AM

126

Horse stables and riding

4/7/2025 10:14 AM

127

Stable

4/7/2025 9:50 AM

128

Stables should be rebuilt for the community

4/7/2025 9:49 AM

129

Equestrian/horse facility - very important

4/7/2025 9:25 AM

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Q7 Are there OUTDOOR recreational amenities not currently provided by the Palatine Park District that you would like to see added? Answered: 647

Skipped: 1,851

RESPONSES

DATE

STABLES

5/18/2025 7:16 PM

larger splash pads with parks

5/16/2025 9:28 AM

Reopen palatine stables!!!!!!

5/15/2025 10:31 PM

Would like to see more pickleball courts. Falcon, Birchwood and Jupiter all have a lot of open space

5/15/2025 10:24 PM

A concession stand at GBur

5/15/2025 7:46 PM

more pickleball courts

5/15/2025 5:46 PM

We should have a dedicated outdoor ice rink, fully equipped with full size boards and nets. The current skating pad is nice for kids and learn to skate but every other town has an actual hockey rink. The sport continues to grow.

5/15/2025 12:01 PM

None--The PPD should concentrate on what they already have.

5/14/2025 3:52 PM

Stables

5/13/2025 7:37 AM

Ninja style obstacles and equipment

5/12/2025 10:50 PM

Save palatine stables

5/12/2025 9:20 AM

lacking more pickleball courts (complex of 8 or more)

5/11/2025 3:44 PM

Another pickleball complex to ease the demand put on the 6 courts at Hamilton. By “complex”, I mean 8+ courts that can flexibly serve all levels of play, before and after work groups, leagues, tournaments , shade structures, lights, fundraising,fee collection when needed. The 1 and 2 court areas would then be used by families, lessons, practice, small pickup groups.

5/11/2025 10:48 AM

A beer garden

5/10/2025 8:11 PM

Bounce Back Wall on a Tennis court for solo practice; Seed Library/Seed Swaps;

5/10/2025 8:26 AM

Splash pads, natural biking mounds/terrain for youth/teens 7-13, ninja parks, more gym equipment, taller park structures like twin lakes

5/10/2025 12:51 AM

More Soccer Fields - Gbur seems underutilized, could be transitioned to a real outdoor soccer facility

5/9/2025 6:58 PM

Hoffman Estates Park District South Ridge Park splash pad park is amazing, servicing all types of children, including those with special needs. It is beautifully maintained. Palatine needs a park like this!!!

5/9/2025 3:26 PM

Near Harper don't see any pickle ball courts

5/9/2025 1:56 PM

Concessions

5/9/2025 11:42 AM

Re-open Palatine Stables

5/9/2025 10:51 AM

5/9/2025 10:28 AM

Gardening and community gardening spaces. Water fountains.

5/8/2025 10:08 PM

Splash pads near play area of parks . Don’t make them all inside the pools but rather more accessible for all. Check out the barrington splash pad and those in the city.

5/8/2025 9:39 PM

Real bathrooms and ability to wash hands by the parks, plant more trees, stricter rules

5/8/2025 8:51 PM

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regarding pets being on the playgrounds and when reported no one seems to care 26

I wish the walking trail would meet up with Hamilton park

5/8/2025 7:32 PM

Very disappointed at the loss of our horse stables

5/8/2025 4:22 PM

Splash pad

5/8/2025 2:42 PM

5/8/2025 1:50 PM

lights out for astronomy

5/8/2025 12:44 PM

Sandboxes at a few of the smaller parks

5/8/2025 11:54 AM

Palatine Stables!

5/8/2025 11:34 AM

Thank you for the walking path at Maple Park! It is such an improvement and we use it almost every day!

5/8/2025 11:09 AM

5/8/2025 10:52 AM

Gated parks, shade, reasonable sidewalk to the park

5/8/2025 9:33 AM

Make sure ALL parks have Handicap/special needs features

5/8/2025 8:28 AM

Limited pickle ball court in neighborhood and do not have any with lights so we can play during late evening.

5/8/2025 7:02 AM

5/8/2025 7:00 AM

Picnic areas

5/8/2025 6:48 AM

paths through woods that allow us to walk or bike

5/8/2025 6:47 AM

Would like to see exercise stations/equipment in the parks

5/8/2025 6:22 AM

horse stable

5/8/2025 6:18 AM

Ninja style parks, more shade and bathrooms, pools open later in the season, basketball courts with adjustable hoops.

5/7/2025 10:47 PM

Larger park at Oost field

5/7/2025 10:09 PM

Horse stables

5/7/2025 9:44 PM

5/7/2025 9:00 PM

5/7/2025 8:40 PM

Splash pad

5/7/2025 8:39 PM

More lake availablity for fishing

5/7/2025 8:33 PM

Horse Stables

5/7/2025 8:32 PM

Ice rink in the winter; somewhere to ice skate that is free

5/7/2025 8:26 PM

Dog park on North side of Palatine

5/7/2025 8:23 PM

Not amenities- but at Hamilton park the soap dispenser in the bathrooms are often empty and are also difficult to reach for younger children- please add more dispensers and full regularly. I emailed a few different people months ago and never got a response

5/7/2025 8:07 PM

More pickleball courts and redo the bad ones.

5/7/2025 7:55 PM

Yes. It would be greatly appreciated if there were tennis hitting walls located at a few parks around the district.

5/7/2025 7:42 PM

Free splash pad

5/7/2025 7:17 PM

Pool by osage to serve NE neighborhood

5/7/2025 7:05 PM

Workout trail loop

5/7/2025 6:54 PM

Pickleball courts on south side of town

5/7/2025 6:52 PM

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Toddler soecific playground

5/7/2025 6:32 PM

5/7/2025 6:00 PM

Educational play areas like Bison's Bluff Nature Playground Schaumburg.

5/7/2025 5:46 PM

I would like to see the creation of a Salt Creek trail, gravel, for hiking and biking.

5/7/2025 5:36 PM 5/7/2025 5:25 PM

More pickleball courts and maintenance on existing courts

Would like walking or biking access from Brentwood Estates to any facilities

5/7/2025 5:22 PM

Please develop and offer concessions and restrooms at GBUR baseball fields similar to Wheeling and Joliet park district

5/7/2025 5:17 PM

More pickle ball courts

5/7/2025 4:38 PM

5/7/2025 4:35 PM

Equestrian lessons

5/7/2025 4:33 PM

An additional off leash dog park

5/7/2025 4:28 PM

batting cages, badminton court

5/7/2025 4:28 PM

5/7/2025 4:24 PM

Splash pads at neighborhood parks. Playground equipment for older children

5/7/2025 4:20 PM

Free sprinkler playgrounds

5/7/2025 4:18 PM

Why can't we have something nice like Lake Arlington? An area with walking paths, picnic area, and updated, safe playground equipment? We have sporting areas, neighorhood or public school parks, but very limited locations for the family to spend the day outdoors, bring a lunch, do activ ities (sports, etc.), play at a playground, and something that attracts folks from other suburbs but provides a benefit for locals? Please consider this. Perhaps where the Palatine Stables (RIP) used to be?? And also something WALKABLE--- maybesomething near the train station???

5/7/2025 4:18 PM

Already have

5/7/2025 4:09 PM

Would be nice to have a lazy river added to a massive central pool!

5/7/2025 4:00 PM

Love the palatine bike trail, would love more connections through the community and better signage throughout designating bike trails vs bike lanes. Continue to add bike lanes on roads and make them clear. More community garden spaces

5/7/2025 3:47 PM

Ice Skating/Hockey

5/7/2025 3:41 PM

Bring back the riding stables

5/7/2025 3:40 PM

Free splash pad

5/7/2025 3:40 PM

Palatine Stables

5/7/2025 3:40 PM

ADA playground pads, turf or poured rubber. The large holes are dangerous at playgrounds.

5/7/2025 3:38 PM

More parking, more seating, improved facilities (restrooms)

5/7/2025 3:31 PM

Build a clubhouse at thr golf course.

5/7/2025 3:22 PM

Dog trash bags

5/7/2025 3:16 PM 5/7/2025 3:15 PM

adequate tennis courts

Poor parking design at Gbur, need additional exit/entrance; more bathrooms near soccer fields.

5/7/2025 3:02 PM

More pickleball courts on other tennis courts. Concession stand at Birchwood Pool.

5/7/2025 3:02 PM

I'd love to see more parks with the artificial turf (rather than wood chips) like the Hamilton Red+Yellow Park

5/7/2025 3:00 PM

Palatine Stables - Horses

5/7/2025 2:54 PM

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Archery

5/7/2025 2:51 PM

Concession stands at baseball fields

5/7/2025 2:51 PM

5/7/2025 2:47 PM

After seeing Arlington Hts. soccer field on turf grass, we have nothing like that!

5/7/2025 2:47 PM

Not that I’m aware of.

5/7/2025 2:46 PM

Volleyball nets on grass areas of the park

5/7/2025 2:45 PM

More pickleball courts. Some bike paths need renovations and expansion

5/7/2025 2:43 PM

Walking and hiking groups

5/7/2025 2:42 PM

100

Baseball fields

5/7/2025 2:40 PM

101

I would LOVE to see turf baseball fields, turf soccer fields and turf football fields. Use Barrington high school as a template

5/7/2025 2:40 PM

102

Specifically an off leash park in northern Palatine. I'm frustrated because it takes me so long to get to harper and would rather drive farther for a nicer dog park.

5/7/2025 2:39 PM

103

Need more walking tracks

5/7/2025 2:38 PM

104

Is the town square part of the park district, or separate? It’s not very inviting.

5/7/2025 2:36 PM

105

bike park with ramps/paths

5/7/2025 2:31 PM

106

Ninja park!!!

5/7/2025 2:31 PM

107

Land where residents can pay to rent a garden space.

5/7/2025 2:30 PM

108

5/7/2025 2:29 PM

109

Don't know

5/7/2025 2:29 PM

110

SPLASH PAD

5/7/2025 2:28 PM

111

More outdoor bike pumps on the trail.

5/7/2025 2:23 PM

112

At least 6 Lap Swimming lanes at Birchwood daily. Daily Early swim hours at Birchwood,

5/7/2025 2:23 PM

113

Bring back the STABLES!!!!!!

5/7/2025 2:22 PM

114

5/7/2025 10:58 AM

115

Walls at tennis courts for hitting, workout Equipment with pull up bar

5/6/2025 9:54 PM

116

expanded walking in park space

5/6/2025 5:28 PM

117

None

5/6/2025 3:53 PM

118

Our family attended the Touch a Truck and enjoyed it. We hope that you add another fire truck for the kids to visit as the line was very long. Firefighters in attendance did a great of welcoming our kids onto the truck!

5/6/2025 3:04 PM

119

More softball fields and indoor baseball/softball!

5/6/2025 12:42 PM

120

bike trail west from Quentin, better connections to Rolling Meadows

5/6/2025 10:44 AM

121

how do we do more bike lanes?

5/6/2025 10:38 AM

122

Bike trails

5/6/2025 9:34 AM

123

Palatine Stables!!!!

5/6/2025 9:05 AM

124

horse back rid

5/6/2025 7:48 AM

125

More bike trails / lanes, Park east of Plum Grove, south of Palatine

5/5/2025 8:53 PM

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5/5/2025 8:41 PM

127

Fieldhouses with water/electric for hosting birthday parties

5/5/2025 8:23 PM

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Splash pad

5/5/2025 8:20 PM

129

connecting bicycle trails, not circles

5/5/2025 6:45 PM

130

More bike lanes

5/5/2025 4:56 PM

131

new bike plan with the village and someone to implement the plan

5/5/2025 11:05 AM

132

Concession structure

5/5/2025 10:25 AM

133

bring back the stables

5/5/2025 9:06 AM

134

Horseback riding

5/5/2025 9:02 AM

135

Keep the stables

5/4/2025 9:08 PM

136

Horse Stables

5/4/2025 8:55 PM

137

More outdoor calisthenics equipment lik e bars - fitness stations, a wide variety of ages can use these instead of just specific sports. More benches at the Margreth Riemer Reservoir park and Deer Grove Forest Preserve. Please clean up the buckthorn there too.

5/4/2025 6:05 PM

138

Bathrooms open year round

5/4/2025 12:05 PM

139

ADA playgrounds would be very nice so all kids can access the playground

5/4/2025 11:40 AM

140

Snow hills

5/3/2025 1:46 PM

141

I would like a Velodrome

5/3/2025 11:54 AM

142

Splash pad

5/3/2025 11:37 AM

143

Mini golf

5/3/2025 9:05 AM

144

We would love to see a splash pad

4/30/2025 5:01 PM

145

More turf soccer fields

4/28/2025 8:02 PM

146

Additional indoor and outdoor turf soccer fields and baseball fields, additional concession area at Gbur Hamilton baseball fields

4/28/2025 7:06 PM

147

more fields, update baseball fields

4/28/2025 8:54 AM

148

more outdoor turf soccer fields and turf baseball fields

4/27/2025 4:40 PM

149

Lacrosse

4/27/2025 8:01 AM

150

Indoor tennis

4/25/2025 11:44 AM

151

Not that I can think of right now

4/24/2025 10:49 PM

152

Ninja obstacle course & electronic timed 40 yrd dash running lanes.

4/24/2025 2:58 PM

153

I would like to see more indoor faculties for indoor soccer.

4/24/2025 2:19 PM

154

A sheltered outdoor area to do yoga or exercise/dance classes

4/24/2025 11:04 AM

155

We need outdoor turf fields that can be used year round and when it's wet. An outdoor turf complex, ideally. Every neighboring community has one but Palatine.

4/24/2025 8:01 AM

156

Equestrian programming

4/23/2025 8:52 PM

157

Turf fields for football and lacrosse and softball

4/23/2025 8:20 PM 4/23/2025 8:20 PM

158

Turf fields for football, lacrosse, softball

159

Turf fields for football and baseball

4/23/2025 7:54 PM

160

Horse Stables

4/23/2025 1:25 PM

161

Splash pad

4/23/2025 10:47 AM

162

Cricket

4/23/2025 10:42 AM

163

There are zero turf outdoor baseball or softball fields, and no baseball or softball fields with

4/23/2025 9:51 AM

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Mini Golf

4/23/2025 9:12 AM

165

Horseback riding for handicapped people

4/23/2025 9:08 AM

166

TURF FIELDS for football (@ OST) and Baseball at Gbur!!! For 65,000+ residents we are WAY behind smaller & neighboring villages on what they offer residents. It’s extremely disappointing. We also need 2x-3x more outdoor basketball courts. SW Palatine has 2 hoops for all of Fremd neighborhood housing @ Birchwood.

4/23/2025 7:50 AM

167

A splash pad

4/22/2025 10:54 PM

168

Yes, a horse riding facility

4/22/2025 9:56 PM

169

More multi sport turf fields

4/22/2025 6:28 PM

170

More lower basins for dogs at water fountains. Port a potties and water fountains at each location.

4/22/2025 5:37 PM

171

Turf football fields

4/22/2025 3:58 PM

172

Turf fields for football

4/22/2025 12:35 PM

173

More availability of turf fields

4/22/2025 9:09 AM

174

Better and more bathrooms

4/22/2025 8:47 AM

175

A true Turf Football/sports complex for something other than soccer alone - would love the park district to consider using the old Palatine Stables for this

4/22/2025 8:22 AM

176

Turf fields for football and lacrosse.

4/21/2025 10:20 PM

177

Outdoor Roller hockey. Artificial turf fields with goals for community use. Additional outdoor skating rinks

4/21/2025 8:08 PM

178

Turf sports fields football & baseball/softball. Bathrooms @ Gbur by the ball fields

4/21/2025 7:53 PM

179

Turf Football Fields, well lit open fields

4/21/2025 7:47 PM

180

The places I've visited are all in great working condition and not really in need of improvement

4/21/2025 6:27 PM

181

OUTDOOR TURF FIELDS FOR FOOTBALL

4/21/2025 5:27 PM

182

Turf football fields and a bigger football complex

4/21/2025 4:34 PM

183

Horse Stables!

4/21/2025 3:17 PM

184

Benches to rest, a long trails and walking areas

4/21/2025 3:10 PM

185

EQUESTRIAN

4/21/2025 2:36 PM

186

Turf fields for football, baseball, and soccer!!!

4/21/2025 2:28 PM

187

Please keep the pools open longer in the year!! August and September are the prime times I want to use them and they are always closed too early in the year.

4/21/2025 1:41 PM

188

Lacrosse, lacrosse, lacrosse

4/21/2025 1:26 PM

189

Indoor football fields is a MUST.

4/21/2025 12:09 PM

190

Zip lining, more outdoor basketball courts

4/21/2025 12:02 PM

191

Need much more turf fields.

4/21/2025 11:58 AM

192

Yes, bathroom facilities for the baseball fields at Gbur, Concession opportunites at Gbur, scoreboards at Gbur, bathrooms at Ost,

4/21/2025 11:43 AM

193

Would love to see all purpose outdoor fields with turf, not grass

4/21/2025 11:42 AM

194

Turf football fields

4/21/2025 11:25 AM

195

Turf Fields

4/21/2025 11:24 AM

196

More playing fields converted to Field Turf

4/21/2025 11:16 AM

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Turf football field

4/21/2025 11:14 AM

198

I think turf for football fields would be useful but the cost should be carried through program fees and not tax bills.

4/21/2025 10:52 AM

199

Yes, palatine football space is not nearly as good as other towns. A significant amount of tax money goes into park district revenue. Additionally we pay so much for services within the district, pool passes, golf regularly, sports like baseball soccer, football. There are baseball fields that have not been updated in 40 years.

4/21/2025 10:51 AM

200

More Pickleball courts

4/21/2025 10:47 AM

201

Turf Field for sports!

4/21/2025 10:36 AM

202

Bathrooms, only Portable Toilets as options

4/21/2025 10:35 AM

203

Outdoor Turf Fields that are accessible for multiple sports.

4/21/2025 10:24 AM 4/21/2025 10:23 AM

204

Turf Football Field

205

Turf fields for baseball and football

4/21/2025 10:23 AM

206

Turf Pafa field

4/21/2025 10:22 AM

207

Turf fields for year round access

4/21/2025 10:22 AM

208

Reopen Palatine Stables

4/21/2025 9:57 AM

209

Need more turf fields and lighting

4/21/2025 9:56 AM

210

Lacrosse fields, more tyrf

4/21/2025 9:42 AM

211

More indoor facilities for soccer and baseball. Falcon is great, but it's hard to get space for activities during the winter months. Would be great to have a facility in West side of Palatine.

4/21/2025 9:34 AM

212

more sledding hills. More soccer space/fields

4/20/2025 10:11 PM

213

Winter soccer field

4/20/2025 7:01 PM

214

Soccer goals with nets at Hamilton in the summer. Goals can be moved to preserve grass

4/20/2025 4:30 PM

215

Turf fields for baseball, soccer, lacrosse, football.

4/20/2025 3:14 PM

216

A home pool for the PPD Tiger Sharks

4/20/2025 12:39 PM

217

Expand pickle ball.

4/20/2025 10:26 AM

218

Archery, rock climbing, bouldering

4/19/2025 3:02 PM

219

Turf fields at Hamilton

4/19/2025 2:36 PM

220

More public water stations

4/19/2025 1:32 PM

221

Soccer indoor place

4/19/2025 12:10 PM

222

4/19/2025 11:42 AM

223

Stables

4/19/2025 11:41 AM

224

Better port a potties

4/19/2025 10:01 AM

225

I would like to see a playground at Margaret Reimer Reservoir. The cedar park is not convenient for families living off Quentin. Lots of families near Quentin and kenilworth need a playground.

4/19/2025 9:49 AM

226

More soccer pls

4/19/2025 8:57 AM

227

Lake activities such as kayaking

4/18/2025 10:41 PM

228

Indoor swimming pool with slides, splash pad, larger indoor soccer facility

4/18/2025 10:14 PM

229

More soccer field locations, lacrosse fields

4/18/2025 9:59 PM

230

I wish the parks had more options for younger kids. A lot of the parks in our area are geared

4/18/2025 9:29 PM

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towards older kids 231

Cricket

4/18/2025 9:00 PM

232

Archery field

4/18/2025 8:44 PM

233

Equestrian facilities

4/18/2025 6:40 PM

234

Bocce ball and fire pit - see Bloomingdale Park district Springfield Park

4/18/2025 5:14 PM

235

Better pools, more slides, waterpark

4/18/2025 4:59 PM

236

Our neighborhood doesn't have a park. We have to cross plum grove rd to get to hawthorne park. There is a large open lot between south oak and south benton.

4/18/2025 4:12 PM

237

Free splash pad at a playground!

4/18/2025 3:59 PM

238

Bring back the Stable for horse lovers. Keep Cutting Hall with all of the live performances, especially Music on Stage. Outdoor summer Palatine Band Concerts are excellent.

4/18/2025 3:59 PM

239

4/18/2025 3:26 PM

240

I wish the community center opened in the back so football had access to indoor bathrooms vs portopotties. Also, ninja or parkor course

4/18/2025 12:50 PM

241

Cricket field

4/18/2025 12:15 PM

242

Turf soccer indoor and outdoor

4/18/2025 12:14 PM

243

Better parking / access to some parksie. The one on Euclid

4/18/2025 11:34 AM

244

At least one cricket field. There area lot of people from the Indian subcontinent that play cricket. right now, they play in parking lots or baseball fields.

4/18/2025 11:26 AM

245

A horse stables for indoor and outdoor riding activities

4/18/2025 9:51 AM

246

indoor pool use all year around

4/18/2025 9:25 AM

247

Splashpad

4/18/2025 9:22 AM

248

we need turf fields for fall/spring football and soccer.

4/18/2025 9:08 AM

249

4/18/2025 9:03 AM

250

Batting cages

4/18/2025 9:01 AM

251

Concession stand at gbur/Hamilton

4/18/2025 8:54 AM

252

Wall Climbing

4/18/2025 8:43 AM

253

Turf practice field, for when recent rains are over, but rendered dirt fields unusable. Large groups of kids can still run drills.

4/18/2025 8:26 AM

254

4/18/2025 8:22 AM

255

Concession stand at GBUR

4/18/2025 8:22 AM

256

Turf baseball fields

4/18/2025 8:05 AM

257

Falcon should be doubled or tripled just to match towns that have much lower populations

4/18/2025 7:56 AM

258

Yes. Last fall house league season for softball, all the port of potties were removed. Many kids were going in the woods.

4/18/2025 7:51 AM

259

ADA Accessible and inclusive playground

4/18/2025 7:17 AM

260

Water stations

4/18/2025 7:08 AM

261

Sprinkler pad, rope/ninja course,

4/18/2025 7:06 AM

262

zip lines

4/18/2025 7:05 AM

263

More volleyball

4/18/2025 7:00 AM

264

Horse back riding

4/18/2025 6:59 AM

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An accessible playground so that children of all abilities can play. A zero entry pool would be nice. Also, more soccer fields are needed.

SurveyMonkey 4/18/2025 6:48 AM

266

More soccer fields

4/18/2025 4:52 AM

267

Splash pad

4/17/2025 11:04 PM

268

Additional bike paths to / around the areas.

4/17/2025 10:54 PM

269

More dog parks

4/17/2025 10:47 PM 4/17/2025 10:43 PM

270

Pump track, bouldering structure

271

An indoor soccer c omplex- much like Els Soccer in Lake Zurich

4/17/2025 10:33 PM

272

Horseback riding

4/17/2025 10:31 PM

273

Splash pad not in a swimming pool

4/17/2025 10:09 PM

274

Upgraded town square

4/17/2025 9:57 PM

275

More outdoor ice rinks. Neighboring communities like Darlington n heights have several in the winter. For more options in neighborhoods that make it more accessible to kids.

4/17/2025 9:47 PM

276

Lacrosse

4/17/ 2025 9:28 PM

277

More soccer fields with nets

4/17/2025 9:27 PM

278

The ninja course that was just built is a waste. Three pieces of equipment is not enough for anytime to go there more than one time. Mini golf would be something for kids to do.

4/17/2025 9:23 PM

279

Nature playgrounds, more outdoor concerts like at the amphitheater (turn Palatine into Ravinia Jr in the summer!), outdoor fitness classes like yoga in the park or hiking clubs.

4/17/2025 9:20 PM

280

More soccer fields.

4/17/2025 9:19 PM

281

Indoor soccer field

4/17/2025 9:18 PM

282

More bathrooms

4/17/2025 9:18 PM

283

Horse stable

4/17/2025 9:17 PM

284

Other towns baseball fields have bathrooms and concessions

4/17/2025 9:15 PM

285

Turf fields

4/17/2025 9:13 PM

286

Covered areas in baseball and softball fields at dugouts. Trees to protect spectators and players from the sun. Better benches and seating. Maintained and cleaned and manicured fields. Fences. Bathroom facilities. Food service options.

4/17/2025 9:07 PM

287

Indoor soccer

4/17/2025 9:00 PM

288

4/17/2025 8:45 PM

289

My kids would love to see an outdoor roller hockey rink be added.

4/17/2025 8:45 PM

290

Tennis and basketball courts at Hamilton

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291

292

more soccer fields

4/17/2025 8:28 PM

293

For the size of our park district and the number of families it services, I would expect better facilities. Example: baseball fields without mounds, portapotties at almost all parks.

4/17/2025 8:24 PM

294

4/17/2025 8:17 PM

295

More basketball hoops and areas. Not all parks havw basketball hoops

4/17/2025 8:16 PM 4/17/2025 6:26 PM

296

More dog water stations

297

More bike trails, paved and not paved. Better bike routes to parks.

4/17/2025 6:21 PM

298

More pickle ball courts

4/17/2025 5:45 PM

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Splash pad and obstacle course

300

The community needs more turf fields!

4/17/2025 5:34 PM 4/17/2025 5:34 PM

301

Horseback Riding arena

4/17/2025 5:33 PM

302

Hamilton fields and baseball should be turf

4/17/2025 5:33 PM

303

Equestrian facilities

4/17/2025 5:29 PM

304

Village beer garden with food trucks would be fun

4/17/2025 5:28 PM

305

Indoor soccer fields!

4/17/2025 5:27 PM

306

More pickleball courts

4/17/2025 5:14 PM

307

4/17/2025 5:13 PM

308

Larger spaces to play

4/17/2025 5:11 PM

309

More Soccer and Weights

4/17/2025 5:05 PM

310

I would love if parks had greater variety in offering (such as Hoffmans ninja park or Rolling Meadows gated park for younger children)

4/17/2025 5:00 PM

311

See comments about baseball facilities at Gbur

4/17/2025 5:00 PM

312

More dog parks or off leash trails

4/17/2025 4:59 PM

313

Turf baseball fields

4/17/2025 4:57 PM

314

bigger indoor space

4/17/2025 4:56 PM

315

4/17/2025 4:55 PM

316

More soccer nets during off season

4/17/2025 4:54 PM

317

Indoor soccer turf facilities

4/17/2025 4:53 PM

318

More soccer fields and better maintained baseball fields

4/17/2025 4:52 PM

319

More indoor sports complex areas

4/17/2025 4:51 PM

320

Indoor soccer fields fifa size

4/17/2025 4:51 PM

321

Palatine Stables. Add more Walking Trails.

4/17/2025 3:23 PM

322

horseback riding

4/17/2025 12:42 PM

323

Concession stands and more bathroom options at Gbur and Community baseball fields.

4/17/2025 10:41 AM

324

Return of the Palatine Stables

4/17/2025 8:27 AM

325

more off leash dog aqreas

4/17/2025 7:52 AM

326

Horseback riding

4/16/2025 11:41 PM

327

Concessions and quality baseball field

4/16/2025 8:37 PM

328

Turf fields

4/16/2025 7:41 PM

329

PAFA does not have sufficient fields. PAFA fields are not even close to the amenities of other programs we are in competition with.

4/16/2025 7:28 PM

330

We need more facilities for our youth sports

4/16/2025 7:13 PM

331

Horse stables

4/16/2025 3:14 PM

332

Bring back the stables

4/16/2025 1:57 PM

333

return stables

4/16/2025 7:43 AM

334

Bring back the Palatine Stables. No other place for my Grandchildren to ride and the last part of Palatine’s rural heritage

4/15/2025 10:36 PM

335

Community gardens food forest

4/15/2025 3:10 PM

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None

4/15/2025 10:33 AM

337

Horseback riding

4/15/2025 10:03 AM

338

4/15/2025 9:15 AM

339

Stables and Equestrian Facilities

4/15/2025 8:43 AM

340

Separated walking and biking paths to improve safety along with supporting biking & jogging.

4/15/2025 7:42 AM

341

Horseback riding

4/14/2025 10:15 PM

342

More lit tennis courts

4/14/2025 9:14 PM

343

Horse riding

4/14/2025 8:42 PM

344

Palatine Stables Returned

4/14/2025 8: 21 PM

345

Yes! Horse stables with lessons

4/14/2025 7:27 PM

346

Community Horse Barn

4/14/2025 7:23 PM

347

Stables

4/14/2025 5:19 PM

348

bring back the stables

4/14/2025 5:00 PM

349

Reopen the Horse Stable

4/14/2025 2:59 PM

350

I have friends who loved having horseback riding available.

4/14/2025 1:48 PM

351

Horseback Riding( A Stable)

4/14/2025 12:34 PM

352

Spray Parks

4/14/2025 10:37 AM

353

Stables

4/14/2025 10:21 AM

354

Palatine Stables. Never should have been closed. More parks are not needed. There are already too many that are not being used. Adding Meadowlark was a waste of taxpayers money, there is already a park a few blocks away. Putting the money towards repairs to the stables would have been better use of taxpayers money and would have been a fraction of the cost. Estimate given by certain people at the PPD are grossly exaggerated and cannot be substantiated.

4/14/2025 9:45 AM

355

Stables for horses

4/14/2025 9:19 AM

356

Horse stables; soccer goals and fields accessible to public

4/14/2025 9:02 AM

357

Horse stable

4/14/2025 8:45 AM

358

Bring back the stables

4/14/2025 8:39 AM

359

Stables

4/14/2025 8:27 AM

360

Yes Horse riding

4/14/2025 8:08 AM

361

Equine sports

4/14/2025 7:50 AM

362

Reopen the stablr

4/14/2025 7:47 AM

363

The stables

4/14/2025 7:47 AM

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Stables

4/14/2025 7:45 AM

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Stables

4/14/2025 7:44 AM

366

Horseback Riding

4/14/2025 7:35 AM

367

The Palatine Stables should be reopened.

4/14/2025 6:53 AM

368

Horse riding; bike park with slope trails, jumps, pump tracks and skills course.

4/14/2025 6:36 AM

369

Splash pad

4/14/2025 6:31 AM

370

Horse stables

4/14/2025 5:03 AM

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Wildlife sanctuaries to try to balance the displacement of sprawl and cutting of trees. So much of what I love about palatine is sharing the neighborhood with the wildlife. This is their home, too.

SurveyMonkey 4/14/2025 2:54 AM

372

Palatine stables!

4/14/2025 2:31 AM

373

Stables

4/14/2025 12:23 AM

374

horseback riding

4/13/2025 11:25 PM

375

Stables returned

4/13/2025 10:13 PM

376

Horse riding lessons

4/13/2025 9:48 PM

377

horse back riding

4/13/2025 9:41 PM

378

horse back riding stables

4/13/2025 9:30 PM

379

Equestrian classes and riding.

4/13/2025 9:21 PM

380

Stables

4/13/2025 9:20 PM

381

Horse stables

4/13/2025 9:18 PM

382

Palatine Stables!!!!!

4/13/ 2025 8:55 PM

383

The forced closure of Palatine Stables was not just a decision—it was a betrayal. Everyone involved, with the sole exception of Sue Gould, should be ashamed of how this was handled. Despite months of passionate outreach, data-backed proposals, and heartfelt pleas from residents and surrounding communities, our voices were steamrolled. This wasn’t just the loss of a program—it was the silencing of a vibrant community that brought in revenue, enrichment, and pride to Palatine. As a horse owner and a parent with a child in the Palatine public school system, I’m heartbroken—and furious. Programs like the Stables don’t just teach riding; they teach responsibility, confidence, compassion, and connection. And that was stolen from our children. I pray my daughter never has to witness this kind of disregard again. Now there’s talk of reopening. But let me be crystal clear: no equestrian I know will return. The message sent by Ben Rea and Terry Ruff—two individuals who aren’t even Palatine residents—was loud and clear: “You are not wanted.” And we heard it. Today, nearly a year to the day since the boarders were blindsided, I was at two separate barns in Elmhurst and Lake Zurich. Strangers stopped me—noticing my riding gear—to talk about Palatine Stables. That’s the legacy this board created: one of disappointment, disillusionment, and disconnection that stretches far beyond village lines. This isn’t over. The ripple effect of this decision will be felt—and remembered—for years. I only hope that moving forward, the Park District learns from this and begins to lead with transparency, integrity, and actual community engagement.

4/13/2025 8:46 PM

384

An equestrian park is very important to our community and needs to be brought back. And more/better outdoor gym equipment for adults

4/13/2025 8:21 PM

385

Equestrian

4/13/2025 8:06 PM

386

Horse rides, trails and stables

4/13/2025 8:02 PM

387

Horseback riding trails

4/13/2025 7:58 PM

388

RIDING STABLES

4/13/2025 7:48 PM 4/13/2025 7:48 PM

389

Stables

390

Horse riding trails

4/13/2025 7:45 PM

391

Horse stables

4/13/2025 7:30 PM

392

Bring back palatine stables

4/13/2025 7:30 PM

393

Equestrian

4/13/2025 7:25 PM

394

Hockey rink

4/13/2025 7:22 PM

395

A riding program that was thoughtlessly terminated.

4/13/2025 7:05 PM

396

Stables/ Riding Program

4/13/2025 6:40 PM

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Gardening, as mentioned above. What a great commutative involving all ages, sharing, exercising, growing food for self and others. I also think the dog park at Harper lacks a lot. Other communities Hoffman, MP, AHts, all seem to understand the community function of a dog park.

SurveyMonkey 4/13/2025 6:34 PM

398

The horse stables

4/13/2025 6:34 PM

399

Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 6:33 PM

400

Palatine stables

4/13/2025 6:29 PM

401

Horse riding

4/13/2025 6:25 PM

402

Horse Stables and Trails to ride. Horseback ridding lessons.

4/13/2025 6:23 PM

403

Stables

4/13/2025 6:11 PM

404

Horse stable

4/13/2025 6:01 PM

405

Horseback facility and trails

4/13/2025 5:55 PM 4/13/2025 5:37 PM

406

Bring Palatine Stables back

407

Equestrian facilities

4/13/2025 5:35 PM

408

Horseback Riding

4/13/2025 5:21 PM

409

Yes please reopen Palatine Stables.

4/13/2025 5:18 PM

410

Re-open Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:11 PM

411

Splash pad

4/13/2025 5:11 PM

412

Bigger ice rink, more turf soccer fields, more pickleball courts

4/13/2025 5:10 PM

413

Stables

4/13/2025 4:56 PM

414

Horseback riding

4/13/2025 4:49 PM 4/13/2025 4:47 PM

415

Horseback riding

416

Reopen the Stable and keep up to date with repairs.

4/13/2025 4:44 PM

417

Palatine Stables please return this was MOST special facility!!!!!!!!

4/13/2025 4:44 PM

418

none

4/13/2025 4:41 PM

419

equestrian

4/13/2025 4:39 PM

420

Palatine stables renewed

4/13/2025 4:38 PM

421

Another dog park on other side of Palatine

4/13/2025 4:33 PM

422

Bring back the stables!

4/13/2025 4:29 PM

423

Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 4:28 PM

424

Would absolutely love to see the bike path connect from Reimer to north of Wood. Also bike Access to the south side of 14’s commercial district would open that entire shopping district to bicycle and foot traffic.

4/13/2025 4:28 PM

425

Palatine Horse Stables

4/13/2025 4:10 PM

426

Free Splash pad

4/13/2025 4:08 PM

427

Horse back riding

4/13/2025 4:05 PM

428

Horse Riding Stable area

4/13/2025 4:03 PM 4/13/2025 3:58 PM

429

Yes the riding stables

430

Fishing clubs

4/13/2025 3:53 PM

431

Palatine STABLES

4/13/2025 3:41 PM

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432

More open lands and nature reserves.

4/13/2025 3:39 PM

433

Enjoyed the equestrian center as a place for beginners and more serious riders to enjoy.

4/13/2025 3:36 PM

434

Yes

4/13/2025 3:35 PM

435

Horseback riding

4/13/2025 3:34 PM

436

Stables

4/13/2025 3:34 PM

437

Nature Center

4/13/2025 3:34 PM

438

Bring back the Palatine Stable

4/13/2025 3:34 PM

439

HORSE STABLE BACK

4/13/2025 3:31 PM

440

Horse Stables

4/13/2025 3:31 PM

441

Equestrian

4/13/2025 3:29 PM

442

Equestrian Facility

4/13/2025 3:27 PM

443

Would love to see the stables back

4/13/2025 3:25 PM

444

Stables for horse riding

4/13/2025 3:24 PM

445

Horse Riding

4/13/2025 3:16 PM

446

As a resident my entire life, I do miss the stables. I grew up riding horses and participating in the therapy riding for disabled children as a volunteer. While I have not been there in a couple of years, it gave me an outlet outside of school and a way to develop friendships and life lessons I otherwise would not have had.

4/13/2025 3:13 PM

447

Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 3:10 PM

448

Equestrian sports

4/13/2025 3:09 PM

449

Re-open Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 2:44 PM

450

Palatine Stables

4/11/2025 11:28 PM

451

No i think we you are doing a good job providing a variety of cost effective options

4/11/2025 10:09 AM

452

more outdoor exercise equipment at all parks

4/11/2025 8:57 AM

453

Stables

4/11/2025 8:47 AM

454

horseback riding and lessons

4/10/2025 4:50 PM

455

More pick l ball courts

4/10/2025 8:24 AM

456

More turf fields, more field lights or updated, indoor field house

4/10/2025 7:24 AM

457

A horse stable, pools that stay open ALL SUMMER

4/10/2025 5:59 AM

458

Equestrian facility

4/9/2025 10:11 PM 4/9/2025 9:13 PM

459

More soccer goals at neighborhood parks

460

Palatine Stables!!!!!

4/9/2025 8:21 PM

461

A stable for horses

4/9/2025 7:49 PM

462

Reopen Palatine Stables or some sort of equestrian facility

4/9/2025 7:40 PM

463

More washrooms close to playing fields at large parks

4/9/2025 7:32 PM

464

Horseback riding

4/9/2025 7:27 PM

465

Off-leash dog park! This is important to add in areas where many residents do not have yards, such as downtown.

4/9/2025 5:27 PM

466

Outdoor fields and “courts ” that are multi-use would be more efficient.

4/9/2025 5:19 PM

467

Walkable areas in downtown Palatine. Too much concrete and parking.

4/9/2025 4:21 PM

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468

I'm very disappointed that the horse stables were closed and without community input.

469

Yes! Palatine stables! Please reopen!

4/9/2025 2:16 PM 4/9/2025 1:58 PM

470

Pride Parade

4/9/2025 1:54 PM

471

Could reopen Palatine Stables

4/9/2025 1:13 PM

472

I suggest designing parks spaces for all ages (not just kids), spreading playful elements everywhere rather than isolating them, and making structures that are more fun, adventurous, possibly riskier yet still safe. Havig tree houses, larger slides, more shaded areas for everyone to enjoy. More fountains, areas with flowers that come back each year. Areas around us are so dull and boring, no cute spaces and squares to walk around. Palatine downtown looks the worst, even when compared to neighbors such as Arlington Heights or Mount Prospect, Des Plaines.

4/9/2025 11:57 AM

4/9/2025 11:56 AM

473

Unleashed dog park

474

Multiple Turf Fields to replace inconsistently used grass fields

4/9/2025 9:31 AM

475

Additional dog parks! Having one right downtown would be so great. Having more splash pads would be great! I would love a REAL bathroom at Celtic Park.

4/9/2025 9:31 AM

476

At a playground, add some type of musical component

4/9/2025 8:26 AM

477

Equestrian facility

4/9/2025 8:19 AM

478

Equestrian

4/9/2025 4:37 AM

479

Reinstate the riding programs

4/8/2025 8:33 PM

480

Horse stable and riding

4/8/2025 8:22 PM

481

Stables

4/8/2025 7:48 PM

482

4/8/2025 7:33 PM

483

More pickle ball courts

4/8/2025 7:12 PM

484

a splash pad/spray area

4/8/2025 6:42 PM

485

Reopen Palatine Stables

4/8/2025 6:26 PM

486

Playground equipment for older elementary kids

4/8/2025 6:15 PM

487

More hiking

4/8/2025 6:14 PM

488

Cricket field I see lots of groups playing by Fremd, Pleasant Hill, and Gbur. I would also love a nature play area.

4/8/2025 5:55 PM

489

4/8/2025 5:24 PM

490

Palatine Stables. Bring them back!

4/8/2025 4:49 PM

491

A nature playground

4/8/2025 4:35 PM

492

4/8/2025 4:20 PM

493

Mini golf and zip line at playground

4/8/2025 3:59 PM

494

Splash Pads and more Ninja Warrior type parks

4/8/2025 3:56 PM

495

Equestrian Stables

4/8/2025 2:03 PM

496

full service sports complex

4/8/2025 2:02 PM

497

Bring back the horse stables

4/8/2025 1:39 PM

498

Reopening of Palatine Stables

4/8/2025 12:15 PM

499

Larger dog park with walking path

4/8/2025 11:02 AM

500

Outdoor free splash pads please

4/8/2025 10:56 AM

501

Additional turf fields at Hamilton and additional lighting

4/8/2025 10:47 AM

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502

horse riding stables

4/8/2025 10:33 AM

503

Quality horse stables

4/8/2025 9:43 AM

504

Re-open the stables. Many children lost their lifelong sport

4/8/2025 9:27 AM

505

4/8/2025 9:22 AM

506

Horseback riding

4/8/2025 9:21 AM

507

Equestrian center

4/8/2025 8:57 AM

508

Free splash pad.

4/8/2025 8:09 AM

509

Equestrian facility

4/8/2025 8:04 AM

510

Stables are unneeded and funds should be allocated for better usage.

4/8/2025 8:02 AM

511

Inline(roller) hockey rink

4/8/2025 7:50 AM

512

Horse barn

4/8/2025 7:44 AM

513

Handball courts

4/8/2025 7:30 AM

514

Equestrian Sports Stable and Bridle Path

4/8/2025 7:28 AM

515

Equestrian

4/8/2025 7:13 AM

516

Riding stables

4/8/2025 7:12 AM

517

Free splash pad

4/8/2025 7:10 AM

518

Horse stables

4/8/2025 6:54 AM

519

More amenities in downtown area

4/8/2025 12:46 AM

520

Horse trails and equestrian facility

4/8/2025 12:40 AM

521

Sports complex outdoor park like burning bush park in mt prospect

4/7/2025 10:20 PM

522

Equestrian

4/7/2025 10:02 PM

523

More turf fields! Not enough .. other park dist. Have many fields and we only have a few that can be used .

4/7/2025 9:37 PM

524

Equestrian facility

4/7/2025 9:31 PM

525

Yes I would like you to bring back the amazing Palatine Stables Equestrian facility

4/7/2025 9:29 PM

526

Hors eback riding

4/7/2025 9:27 PM

527

Equine facility

4/7/2025 9:24 PM

528

Horseback riding

4/7/2025 9:17 PM

529

Petting zoo

4/7/2025 8:55 PM

530

Horse stables

4/7/2025 8:43 PM

531

Equestrian facility you morons!!

4/7/2025 8:36 PM

532

More batting cages!

4/7/2025 8:28 PM

533

Equestrian

4/7/2025 8:17 PM

534

Riding Stable / Equestrian Center

4/7/2025 8:16 PM

535

Outdoor workout equipment, get splash pads that are not at the pool

4/7/2025 7:58 PM

536

Stables.

4/7/2025 7:44 PM

537

Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 7:37 PM

538

The horse stables were a vibrant part of this community and people from surrounding communities came to Palatine to be a part. It would be great to have the stables operating

4/7/2025 7:37 PM

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again, as so many people benefited from it. 539

Horseback riding

4/7/2025 7:28 PM

540

Horse back riding

4/7/2025 7:25 PM

541

Horse stable

4/7/2025 7:11 PM

542

Stables

4/7/2025 7:09 PM

543

Horseback riding barn

4/7/2025 7:02 PM

544

Horse stables

4/7/2025 6:29 PM

545

Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 6:24 PM

546

Outdoor turf fields

4/7/2025 6:18 PM

547

Horse riding facility

4/7/2025 5:59 PM

548

More lighted turf fields for soccer

4/7/2025 5:55 PM

549

Need more turf soccer fields

4/7/2025 5:54 PM

550

Palatine stables for horseback riding

4/7/2025 5:37 PM

551

We have several neighborhood parks that are completely unused, essentially empty lots (Locust, Chestnut). Please throw up a fence and convert to a dog park.

4/7/2025 5:35 PM

552

Stables / Equestrian Facility

4/7/2025 5:29 PM

553

Equestrian facility

4/7/2025 5:21 PM 4/7/2025 5:11 PM

554

Horsemanship programs

555

A dog park in the PHS area of Palatine. Soccer goals to be up throughout the year.

4/7/2025 5:10 PM

556

Bigger/another dog park

4/7/2025 5:06 PM

557

More turf fields with lights

4/7/2025 5:01 PM

558

Outdoor football turf fields.

4/7/2025 4:43 PM

559

Equestrian

4/7/2025 4:36 PM

560

Bring back the Equestrian Center and be sure it is next to the Forest Preserve. Descent indoor pool area is needed, not the Harper College pool.

4/7/2025 4:34 PM

561

Put the stable back

4/7/2025 4:23 PM

562

Horse stables

4/7/2025 4:22 PM

563

Extension of the palatine trail along Dundee road west of Quentin to connect Lakewood glen, knowllwood and sterling area residents to the bike trail and deer grove

4/7/2025 4:04 PM

564

Equestrian Facility

4/7/2025 3:47 PM

565

Return Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 3:43 PM 4/7/2025 3:38 PM

566

Ninja park/park that caters to older kids

567

Reopen the Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 3:36 PM

568

Equine facilities

4/7/2025 3:29 PM

569

Horseback riding

4/7/2025 3:23 PM

570

Horse back riding

4/7/2025 3:18 PM

571

Bring back horseback riding

4/7/2025 3:13 PM

572

Horseback riding stables

4/7/2025 3:06 PM

573

An equine/equestrian facility would be amazing. A facility where kids can safely encounter animals would be a wonderful learning environment. Consider something for families that don't

4/7/2025 3:02 PM

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participate in soccer, baseball, softball or basketball. 574

Horse stable

4/7/2025 2:57 PM

575

Horse stable, animals, nature or zoo learning area

4/7/2025 2:54 PM

576

Garden center! Rollerblading area/ safe zone with smooth sidewalks. Fishing pond

4/7/2025 2:51 PM

577

Equestrian facilities, conservation areas with passive or active education engagement

4/7/2025 2:48 PM

578

EQUESTRIAN FACILITY

4/7/2025 2:38 PM

579

Horseback riding

4/7/2025 2:37 PM 4/7/2025 2:36 PM

580

581

Additional dog park

4/7/2025 2:26 PM

582

Every other neighboring town has at least one free (or free during parts of the day) splash pad for use at a local park. It would be nice to see at least one on each side of Palatine. It would also be nice if the pools were open more house in the morning-esp the tot pool or have additional tot pools open since at least Birchwood gets overrun with camps later in the morning and most kids are up early and can’t be out when it’s the hottest part of the day.

4/7/2025 2:15 PM

583

Return of Horse stables

4/7/2025 2:10 PM

584

Equestrian

4/7/2025 2:08 PM

585

Equestrian facilities

4/7/2025 2:05 PM

586

Stables

4/7/2025 1:48 PM

587

I live in Palinois Park and we have no park within walking distance to this neighborhood.

4/7/2025 1:48 PM

588

Stables

4/7/2025 1:48 PM

589

Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 1:37 PM

590

At gbur take out the gazebo and make it a concessions/bathroom building for all the the tournaments from spring - fall

4/7/2025 1:31 PM

591

Horse riding trails

4/7/2025 1:27 PM

592

Horse Riding

4/7/2025 1:26 PM

593

4/7/2025 1:23 PM

594

bike trail between dundee and lake cook roads

4/7/2025 1:19 PM

595

Return the equestrian option. It makes us unique.

4/7/2025 1:17 PM

596

4/7/2025 1:15 PM

597

A new horse stables with other smaller animals for a petting zoo

4/7/2025 1:09 PM

598

Turf baseball fields

4/7/2025 1:08 PM

599

Yes! More public restrooms!

4/7/2025 1:03 PM

600

Dog park

4/7/2025 1:01 PM

601

More dog parks

4/7/2025 12:58 PM

602

I want to see the Palatine Stable reopened!

4/7/2025 12:55 PM

603

Horse Stables

4/7/2025 12:52 PM

604

Areas to hang out and sit close to the down town area with kids.

4/7/2025 12:47 PM

605

Splash pads

4/7/2025 12:42 PM

606

equestrian

4/7/2025 12:40 PM

607

equestrian

4/7/2025 12:39 PM

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608

Equestrian Facility

609

Equestrian

4/7/2025 12:32 PM 4/7/2025 12:32 PM

610

Palatine Stables is missed a ton

4/7/2025 12:31 PM

611

Equestrian Facility

4/7/2025 12:28 PM

612

Bring back the stables!

4/7/2025 12:17 PM

613

Would like to see bike path/lanes down Brockway street across Euclid and linking to the RM salt creek Path. More parks should be accessible by bike paths and lanes

4/7/2025 12:11 PM 4/7/2025 12:09 PM

614

Equestrian center

615

Replacement of stables.

4/7/2025 12:07 PM

616

Horse center

4/7/2025 12:06 PM

617

Ice rinks in winter and off leash dog parks in neighborhoods

4/7/2025 12:05 PM

618

Kids who live inside Palatine Rd, Plum Grove, Hicks, and E Illinois can't access a park/playground without crossing very dangerous streets!

4/7/2025 12:03 PM

619

Equestrian

4/7/2025 12:02 PM

620

An outdoor track would be a great amenity. Not a path, but an actual track, or a course where you can track how far you've run in a better way. Currently I only know of the indoor walking tracks and the Community Center and Falcon. Additionally, Birchwood has AMPLE outdoor space that can be better utilized. I feel like most improvements and offerings focus on Falcon and the Community Center, but the south side of Palatine ends up being overlooked.

4/7/2025 11:49 AM

621

Splash pad

4/7/2025 11:44 AM

622

Equestrian facilities

4/7/2025 11:17 AM

623

Would like to see the splash pads with a park. For example look at south ridge park at Hoffman Estates. Nature Center would be nice.

4/7/2025 11:12 AM

624

safe bike lanes on busy roads

4/7/2025 11:08 AM

625

Horse stables to be rehabbed and or rebuilt

4/7/2025 11:07 AM 4/7/2025 11:03 AM

626

Horseback lessons !!

627

Currently provided but not lis ted and important is snow sledding/ tobogganing

4/7/2025 11:03 AM

628

Equestrian

4/7/2025 11:02 AM

629

lake swimming

4/7/2025 10:51 AM

630

Equine facility.

4/7/2025 10:27 AM

631

Reinstate the horses that you arbitrarily removed like a dictatorship

4/7/2025 10:22 AM

632

Rebuild horse stables

4/7/2025 10:16 AM

633

Would love to see the horse stables get reopened they were such an important part of the community

4/7/2025 10:14 AM

634

Outdoor movie nights - more, please. :) Love the ampitheatre.

4/7/2025 10:00 AM

635

Equestrian Center

4/7/2025 9:59 AM

636

Equine activity

4/7/2025 9:57 AM

637

Equestrian facility

4/7/2025 9:56 AM

638

A stable.

4/7/2025 9:56 AM

639

Horse stables!!!!

4/7/2025 9:56 AM

640

Stable

4/7/2025 9:50 AM

641

Stables and or riding trails

4/7/2025 9:49 AM

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Better stands for the football field - both ADA accessible stands AND taller ones that are more useful for viewing the game. People have to choose whether they’re watching cheer or football, they can’t really watch both

SurveyMonkey 4/7/2025 9:49 AM

643

Equestrian sports

4/7/2025 9:42 AM

644

Horse stables

4/7/2025 9:35 AM

645

HORSEBACK RIDING

4/7/2025 9:31 AM

646

Equestrian/horse facility - very important

4/7/2025 9:25 AM

647

Stables

4/7/2025 9:00 AM

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Q8 How often have you and/or members of your household visited any Palatine Park District recreation facilities during the past 12 months? (Pick one) Answered: 1,731

Skipped: 767

3 or more times per week 1-2 times per week 1-2 times per month A few times a year

Never 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

3 or more times per week

32.58%

90%

100%

564

1-2 times per week

25.30%

438

1-2 times per month

16.70%

289

A few times a year

20.34%

352

Never

5.08%

TOTAL

88 1,731

Participants who responded "Never" proceeded to Q9 All other responses were skipped to Q10

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Skipped: 2,416 (1,643 skipped due to Q8 response)

30%

50%

Use other recreational facilities Desired facility type is not offered Facilities do not have the right equipment I do not know what is offered Too far from residence Fees are too high Facilities are not well maintained Poor customer service by staff Too busy Facility operating hours are not... Lack of transportation Lack of accessibility Other (please specify) 0%

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80%

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Use other recreational facilities

35.37%

Desired facility type is not offered

12.20%

Facilities do not have the right equipment

4.88%

I do not know what is offered

18.29%

Too far from residence

17.07%

Fees are too high

10.98%

Facilities are not well maintained

0.00%

Poor customer service by staff

0.00%

Too busy

10.98%

Facility operating hours are not convenient

1.22%

Lack of transportation

0.00%

Lack of accessibility

3.66%

Other (please specify)

25.61%

Total Respondents: 82 #

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Just because

5/12/2025 9:21 AM

I’m a out door rider

5/10/2025 7:45 AM

I would like to attend ladies only fitness classes

5/7/2025 5:06 PM

Live too far away.

5/7/2025 4:35 PM

Only indoor pool is too far

5/7/2025 3:02 PM 5/7/2025 2:45 PM

not a resident

Previous answer

5/7/2025 2:30 PM

Senior resident not able to participate in most physical activities and nor interested in other offerings.

5/7/2025 2:29 PM

now that i'm retired, this will change

5/5/2025 6:48 PM

Senior handicapped citizen

4/23/2025 9:09 AM

I enjoy Deer Grove and other FPCC locations, plus manage 100 acres of my own at work

4/21/2025 1:42 PM

I prefer outdoor activities

4/18/2025 7:01 AM

Live far away

4/14/2025 6:01 PM

Distance. Outside of district. We come over to hike occasionally or visit the parks.

4/14/2025 1:49 PM

4/14/2025 9:45 AM

Because the horse stable was closed

4/14/2025 8:46 AM

Lack of convenient class times for toddlers (working parents)

4/13/2025 9:48 PM

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Trouble walking

4/13/2025 4:39 PM

Prefer outdoor activities.

4/13/2025 3:43 PM

No longer live in district

4/13/2025 3:37 PM

I only moved here a couple months ago and I don't really know what we have available

4/7/2025 1:51 PM

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Q10 Please indicate how satisfied you and/or members of your household are with the Palatine Park District facilities visited during the past 12 months? (only answer for those that have been visited): Answered: 1,357

Skipped: 1,141 (88 skipped due to Q8/Q9 response)

Birchwood Pool

Birchwood Recreation Center

Clayson House Museum

Community Center

Community Fitness Center

Community Gymnastics Center

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

Eagle Pool

Falcon Park Recreation Center

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Family Aquatic Center

Fred Hall Amphitheater

Harper Pool

Palatine Hills Golf Course

Preschool Facilities (i.e. Maple...

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Satisﬁed

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

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90%

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Unsatisﬁed

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Birchwood Pool

89.02% 697

10.98% 86

783

Birchwood Recreation Center

82.34% 597

17.66% 128

725

Clayson House Museum

92.21% 284

7.79% 24

308

Community Center

87.71% 821

12.29% 115

936

Community Fitness Center

81.64% 418

18.36% 94

512

Community Gymnastics Center

71.73% 269

28.27% 106

375

Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center

87.75% 480

12.25% 67

547

Eagle Pool

88.91% 465

11.09% 58

523

Falcon Park Recreation Center

87.38% 748

12.62% 108

856

Family Aquatic Center

89.42% 634

10.58% 75

709

Fred Hall Amphitheater

88.21% 464

11.79% 62

526

Harper Pool

87.35% 359

12.65% 52

411

Palatine Hills Golf Course

91.14% 463

8.86% 45

508

Preschool Facilities (i.e. Maple Park, Eagle Park, Birchwood)

85.46% 241

14.54% 41

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RESPONSES

DATE

Closure of Palatine Stables is an egregious decision that does not have majority public support and should be overturned immediately.

5/18/2025 7:18 PM

Cutting Hall needs some new floors for the main stage and the practice area upstairs

5/17/2025 4:38 AM

It would be nice to allocate more space for indoor sports during winter. More access for kids that want to pursue athletics and more support for the affiliates as we have taken on running the leagues but at minimum desire the correct facilities to offer the players

5/16/2025 1:59 PM

5/15/2025 7:49 PM

The pools close too early and the hours during operating drain are too short

Need updates, many of these facilities are updated or undersized

5/15/2025 4:36 PM

Concerts at the Amphitheater should be be inclusive of diversity in their programing. We are a multi ethnic/culture community and programing does not reflect that. Clayson House should not have programs that does not reflect in good taste in paying respect to our historic gem on the National Registry of Historic Places. Example being the horrifying event that took place in the evening last October. The PPD owns the house and property and should more accountability overseeing what types of events that take place there--which reflects on the PPD.

5/14/2025 4:03 PM

viewing area for gymnastics should be improved. certain areas of community center feel dated. overall displeasure with constants whistle blowing at pools due to enforcement of safety rules. becomes un-enjoyable and white nose.

5/12/2025 10:53 PM

Community Center gym is not lit well enough....especially on the east side on the gym floor near the workout center

5/11/2025 3:46 PM

Updated facilities

5/11/2025 9:05 AM

Pools could use some updating in the locker rooms, chairs, shaded areas, more activities for kids. Falcon is great but needs to be bigger. Palatine should have an indoor sports complex similar to Canlan in Barrington. That would be huge for all sports programs to operate all year long hold tournaments etc. Birchwood rec center is very outdated.

5/10/2025 8:14 PM

Brichwood pool doesn’t have to equipment to quick dry the swimming wear.

5/10/2025 3:42 PM

Updated kiddie pool at birchwood. Gymnastics seems like a big program:maybe a more updated area or its own center shared with performance arts classes Falcon: hours of open turf for youth are somewhat inconvenient(offered for short time). Palatine has a huge soccer following and needs more space for soccer turf fields, indoors and outdoors. Fam. Aquatic Center: more wet changing rooms with curtains or doors in the changing area; please check out the wheeling park district aquatic center for a revamp in kids amenities(kids play area with dumping buckets) Amphitheater: integrated stage sound and lighting, larger amphitheater/stage

5/10/2025 1:11 AM

Birchwood Recreation has potential to be so much more than just 1 indoor basketball court during colder months, its a waste of the space available.

5/9/2025 7:00 PM

Updated space, feels cramped and tucked in as a late addition to the building. Feels outdated.

5/9/2025 2:21 PM

More maintenance needed

5/9/2025 1:57 PM

Falcon - more seating needed at one end of the soccer fields Gymnastics - smells awful, dirty, dirty, dirty.

5/9/2025 11:47 AM

Family aquatic is a bit dated and needs some new ideas to keep if fresh for long time families with growing kids. Cutting hall could just use a good clean up effort.

5/9/2025 9:21 AM

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Community Center work out facility is too small and needs a better locker room. Birchwood needs better indoor seating. The pools season is too short and the adult hours are too limited.

5/9/2025 5:47 AM

The gymnastics viewing area is ridiculously small for parents. You can’t see the kids and when they have 4 classes going on at the same time not everyone can even fit who want to stay. Need better options for this!

5/8/2025 10:10 PM

My daughter had a 2 year old birthday party at community in the toy play area. The bathroom over flowed and we couldn’t use the rooms for eating space.

5/8/2025 9:41 PM

Many things in each of these buildings are outdated, and the taxes are not well invested.

5/8/2025 8:53 PM

It’s outdated, old equipment and feels dirty, somewhat unsafe for toddlers to be using that space even with their parents by their side.

5/8/2025 7:32 PM

I wish we had an indoor pool for year round swimming. I was not happy with the Harper facility schedules & price. We have to go to the ARC Center in Arlington Heights to do our swimming for fitness & rehab.

5/8/2025 2:41 PM

Drainage and maintenance

5/8/2025 11:59 AM

Could outdoor pools have the water a little bit warmer? It’s my only issue!

5/8/2025 11:30 AM

less tread mill more updated equipment

5/8/2025 11:13 AM

More equipment & updated equipment, bigger space for more movement, separate, updated yoga area/class space.

5/8/2025 10:58 AM

I prefer their parks are gated and blocked off during preschool hours

5/8/2025 9:34 AM

Palatine Hills is a good golf course and represents Palatine well with the exception of the sand in the sand traps. Its garbage, reasonably good golfers have been complaining about it for approximately 10 years when they put the current sand in. It should be removed and replaced with a properly graded sand containing fewer fines. This is just golf course management 101 stuff.

5/8/2025 6:53 AM

More options/spaces for children to play.

5/8/2025 6:48 AM

Birchwood pool needs an area for 6-12 year olds Gymnastics gym needs space and clean out, new equipment Eagle pool needs more food options Preschool facility rooms are too small Museum is outdated, not needed

5/8/2025 1:30 AM

Outdated equipment and facilities, security needs improvement, hours need improvement for pools (later into the season).

5/7/2025 10:48 PM

basketball court markings, open gym hours, knowledge and attitude of some of the supervisory staff

5/7/2025 10:16 PM

Facilities need to be modernized.

5/7/2025 9:24 PM

The gymnastics center could be bigger and have a better viewing space. The locker rooms at Birchwood could be updated too.

5/7/2025 8:53 PM

The community center feels dated

5/7/2025 8:33 PM

Theatre - better sound system. Buildings in general need a facelift. Palatine Hills - pace of play could be improved; would like to see couple’s events and wine & dine with affordable meals. More golf competitions in general. Additional golf teams for youth

5/7/2025 8:27 PM

Water too cold

5/7/2025 8:16 PM

Cutting hall practice in the upstairs area is outdated and not clean, lack of seating; gymnastics center viewing room is so limiting for actual viewing and is such a tight space

5/7/2025 8:13 PM

Please add wrestling mats and allow local wrestling clubs to use the space. Wrestling is a hugely popular sport in the USA at schools, colleges and beyond.

5/7/2025 7:37 PM

The water can be insanely cold in the summer, especially early on. I signed my daughter up for swim classes and she shivered so much we couldn’t even finish them. I feel like the gymnastics center is cluttered and some equipment looks worn out.

5/7/2025 7:30 PM

Falcon needs a better spectator seating arrangement in the gym for youth volleyball &

5/7/2025 7:06 PM

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These areas feel tired and dated and need refreshment

5/7/2025 6:55 PM

Facilities need updating

5/7/2025 6:53 PM

Clubhouse and flooding on 15-18

5/7/2025 6:03 PM

Birchwood pool and central need updating from a space and capacity use with pool swim events. Could use more indoor options. But understand it might be better to pick palatine community for that. Think the same applies there. The facilities around the pool need improvement. Falcon park Rec center is fine but compared to Barringtons field house it’s lacking.

5/7/2025 5:51 PM

The community center could use a totally rebuild. It’s so confusing and the basketball gyms are way overcrowded during season. There’s not enough open gym time.

5/7/2025 4:52 PM

The hours are not great. None open before 11 in the morning, Birchwood and Eagle are c losed for swim teams and lessons in the morning, open at noon or later then close 2 hours after they open for swim teams, then reopen again at dinner time. The best hours to swim are being monopolized by swim teams. It makes it very difficult for us to use the pool due to the poor and broken up hours.

5/7/2025 4:40 PM

5/7/2025 4:35 PM

Ceiling in lower level workout room needs overhaul

Spaces need updating!

5/7/2025 4:22 PM

The ampitheater is a LOVELY addition and we appreciate the summer movies and concerts. But it needs updating-- the seating area floods and is not well-maintained. So much more could be done to attract families to come to the events. Same for Cutting Hall. I greatly appreciate the programming, and that we have a local theater. PLEASE continue this. But it's outdated and subpar when you look at other local theaters-- there is limited kids' programming, the facilities are outdated, it could use more resources/marketing to publicize its events, etc. We attend and support because we believe in the importance of arts and culture in our town and for our family, but when you look at what is available in neighboring towns and what could be possible, I'm 'hopeful more investment and resources will be given to these spaces.

5/7/2025 4:21 PM

Setting aside old and outdated, the facilities are dirty. Floors in the activity rooms, and locker rooms at the pools.

5/7/2025 3:46 PM

The gymnastics center is too small

5/7/2025 3:43 PM

Parent viewing area at gymnastics center needs more space and seating

5/7/2025 3:43 PM

The gymnastics space is too small. The gymnastics facilities could us e a new update with newer carpeting and bringing in an interior designer who specializes in education facilities

5/7/2025 3:43 PM

More indoor space.

5/7/2025 3:32 PM

Need an indoor pool

5/7/2025 3:27 PM

Falcon Rec Center is substantially undersized when compared to neighboring communities that are smaller than Palatine. Additionally the turf areas at Falcon get rented to private groups before local park Distict affiliated teams are appropriated time. Community Center gym space has been improved but still could be improved further.

5/7/2025 3:21 PM

More regular cleaning and updating of equipment needed in the gymnastics area.

5/7/2025 3:18 PM

Seating arrangement inside basketball courts is very limited. Difficult to watch games when court is divided to accommodate multiple games at the same time.

5/7/2025 3:13 PM

Choice and timing of premium classes is not optimal. Weight training should be spaced out every two days (not two days in a row.) Soul Fusion is not well attended, so switch it out for something else.

5/7/2025 3:05 PM

I wish the fitness center allowed teens starting at the age of 13 to use its facilities. As do competing fitness centers.

5/7/2025 3:05 PM

Need to have more classes at Falcon. Birchwood is not acceptable to have a class where you are suppose to enjoy the surroundings. It is dark and ceiling is so low.

5/7/2025 3:02 PM

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It would be nice if there was more space for parent viewing at the gymnastics center. Hard to see what is really happening on one side in the current space.

5/7/2025 3:01 PM

The pools need upgrades to amenities and features like slides. The facilities remind me of the 90’s and haven’t been upgraded since

5/7/2025 2:57 PM

Birchwood Pool is far too cold. Walking track needs brighter lights.

5/7/2025 2:55 PM

I don’t like it when park district vehicles and U-Haul trucks block the street outside Cutting hall on Fremont street. It says no parking but the park district trucks park there to unload and load trucks causing a dangerous street. Park in the parking lot and walk the equipment down the sidewalk. I have seen to many close accidents due to this unsafe practice. I live in the area.

5/7/2025 2:55 PM

Need the pools to be opened later than early August. Also, falcon indoor facility needs more capacity for our teams. Please consider leasing warehouse space for the winter activities for baseball/softball practice

5/7/2025 2:54 PM

Birchwood feels a bit outdated. Preschools as well like the basement in Birchwood seems like it could use some type of improvement on the ambiance

5/7/2025 2:53 PM

Community Center needs a new track!!!!!!!!

5/7/2025 2:52 PM

Would like to have more times and availabilities for pickleball. The schedule doesn’t really suit working hours for most people.

5/7/2025 2:52 PM

Poor maintenance. Dated facilities

5/7/2025 2:46 PM

Birchwood gym small. Community center needs better hvac Reno as well as gym, many dead boards in courts and poor lighting not to mention the pealing ceiling

5/7/2025 2:45 PM

More seating and shades areas; also keep outdoor bathrooms open longer into the fall and earlier in the align near the parks such as by the family aquatic center, Hamilton park, etc

5/7/2025 2:35 PM

Walking track improvements, heating.cooling, lighting needs to be brighter.

5/7/2025 2:25 PM

Need more outdoor lap swimming availability. Many adult swimmers go to Arlington Rec pool to swim because PPD takes all the lanes during before work and after work swim times.

5/7/2025 2:25 PM

Lack of indoor space available. Lack of time to let kids and adults use facilities. Renting space to not palatine organizations. Need more indoor basketball space. Falcon should’ve been built 3x larger. Instead space outdoor space around it is unused generally while indoor space like turf and basketball/volleyball courts are not avail.

5/7/2025 2:23 PM

The community center is very outdated and the lighting in the gym is terrible.

5/7/2025 2:21 PM

PPD could use its own indoor pool, Harper is not centrally located and tends to be very cold. Similarly, indoor fitness facilities are modest for a park district of our size. The Comm Center isn't very big either -- just a few workrooms and the one gym space. Schaumburg and AH have more robust indoor community facilities than we do.

5/7/2025 11:01 AM

The configurations of the recreation centers feel too small for modern day use.

5/7/2025 7:36 AM

More space and organization at the gymnastics center, Warmer water at Harper pool

5/6/2025 9:55 PM

better seating at Fred hall

5/6/2025 10:45 AM

Too many trees cut, flooding

5/5/2025 8:53 PM

Update the preschools, outdated and old facilities for the kids. Especially birchwood preschoolit shouldn’t be in the basement and there should be a bathroom in the preschool, not shared with community members for children safety concerns

5/5/2025 8:44 PM

Costs to much

5/5/2025 5:58 PM

create a plan for seating at fred hall

5/5/2025 11:06 AM

bring back the stables

5/5/2025 9:07 AM

Palatine Stables - need competitive bids for repair and to reopen

5/5/2025 9:03 AM

I used to go to these more in the last 20 years, but less this year since my children are adults now. I like the room rentals at Falcon park for parties and we used one this year for a baby

5/4/2025 6:15 PM

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shower. 90

The temperature in the community fitness center is often way too hot which makes the room stuffy- not ideal for working out in

5/4/2025 11:43 AM

Harper pool is pretty cold and the teachers are not very engaged

5/3/2025 5:27 PM

It needs a refreshment- gymnastics area

5/3/2025 1:47 PM 5/3/2025 11:32 AM

Could use some upgrades and maintenance at a few of the parks.

I wish we had an indoor pool with a play space for kids. Free workout classes would be great.

5/3/2025 9:06 AM

Community and Birchwood Recreation Center need a major renovation they seem to be outdated.

5/1/2025 11:06 AM

Fitness center is too small, not enough space all times Family Aquatic Center is outdated and needs to be replaced Harper Pool has very little things for kids to do. It would be better if we had our own indoor pool like other towns

4/30/2025 5:48 PM

Need updating they are all old!

4/30/2025 5:03 PM

More seating options for the amphitheater…lots of dirt, need more grass and ground cover.

4/29/2025 7:55 AM

needs updating. The museum needs more things to see and do

4/28/2025 8:55 AM

100

not enough field capacity

4/27/2025 4:45 PM 4/26/2025 1:00 PM

101

Size of the facility for the amount of youth sports using the space.

102

N/A

4/24/2025 10:52 PM

103

Falcon is too small.

4/24/2025 6:43 PM

104

Palatine Hills golf course needs more league options and family evenings to get the kids out on the course in a casual and fun environment. During the offseason, the course turns into a public park which is great but there are too many unleashed dogs. I’ve been bitten by a dog on 2 separate over the past year while out on a run at the course during the winter.

4/24/2025 6:18 PM

105

I would like to see more time/space for suspension training- TRX. I would use any park district facility several times a week if we could offer more classes or a place where individuals could access the TRX bands when not in class.

4/24/2025 11:09 AM

106

At Community and Falcon, the basketball courts are too close and too congested. The spectator seating, which is on the ends of each court and abuts the courts, make it difficult for crowds to move in and out. Falcon's turf is improperly scheduled or not large enough. We need more fields.

4/24/2025 8:03 AM

107

Updated fitness equipment/space. One more stair stepper. Larger functional fitness area. Cross fit style pullup rig with squat rack

4/23/2025 9:15 AM

108

This is difficult. The spaces need more space. That would make class scheduling easier and more convenient. However, is that really an option?

4/23/2025 8:03 AM

109

Falcon needs to expand on existing land and build 2-3x more indoor turf fields or a large FIELDHOUSE for public use. We don’t have enough indoor facilities in the winter months to accommodate park district teams, private clubs and others who want open gym space.

4/23/2025 7:53 AM

110

Improved seating at Falcon and community.

4/23/2025 5:50 AM

111

Outdated and cement needs improvement particularly ramps

4/22/2025 6:30 PM

112

The bugs at the amphitheater are terrible during the summer concerts. We cannot attend because the mosquitoes are so bad.

4/22/2025 5:41 PM

113

talented, satisfied and patient staffing for gymnastics

4/22/2025 9:46 AM

114

More field space.

4/21/2025 10:23 PM

115

Old looking

4/21/2025 8:25 PM

116

Feels outdated

4/21/2025 8:10 PM

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Seating & court configuration. Or removing large bleachers & replacing with tiny ones was a huge mistake. Adding all the Pickleball lines to the basketball courts and using everything for Pickleball is out of control.

4/21/2025 7:56 PM

118

The community fitness center is very well used and the thing I couldn’t stand when I toured was the smell of it. I don’t know if you need better air circulation or equipment placed differently or what the solution would be but really I didn’t sign up or do anything there because it smelled like an old locker room in high school school. The outside amphitheater is really a nice location, but I just feel like the seating area could be more built up. As for Eagle Pool, it’s very well used, but it kinda gets gypped compared to the other two pools. It’d be nice if it could be expanded.

4/21/2025 4:50 PM

119

Need to be updated. Need more indoor turf field options. Currently only one

4/21/2025 4:08 PM

120

Birchwood Pool needs a concession stand. Community center fitness could use a big upgrade in size and equipment.

4/21/2025 3:40 PM

121

The sound could be better at the Amphitheater. Also, parking is insufficient, especially for the disabled.

4/21/2025 3:21 PM

122

I think the turf at Falcon is not good. I think there are way too many turf pellets - you should not come off turf and look like you played in the dirt. Community center could have better seating for parents for games held there.

4/21/2025 3:00 PM

123

Turf is so dirty

4/21/2025 2:39 PM

124

The indoor facilities feel outdated and uninviting. Compared to park districts in neighboring towns, the design and atmosphere here seem neglected and uninspired. The spaces are dark, cramped, and lack the clean, open, and welcoming feel that would encourage people to spend time there. The washrooms are particularly in need of attention—they’re often dim, not wellmaintained, and don’t reflect a standard of care you’d expect from a community facility. Overall, everything feels a bit sad and worn down. A fresh, modern design with brighter spaces, updated finishes, and thoughtful aesthetics would make a huge difference in making the facilities more appealing and usable for all ages.

4/21/2025 2:10 PM

125

The birchwood pool is freezing. The community pool is freezing. I can't convince my children or their friends to go to the pool barring one to two days a season. the family pass becomes a waste because it is so cold. Also Falcon is great but it is on the other end of town. I would like to have one in the middle.

4/21/2025 1:28 PM

126

Needs to be updated

4/21/2025 12:40 PM

127

Falcon is a mess transitioning from one sport to another. Basketball court layoff and bleachers are awkward.

4/21/2025 12:03 PM

128

insufficient restroom facilities

4/21/2025 11:39 AM

129

Updated / maintained indoor facilities, gym floor refinishing, painting, maintenance, restroom / locker room upgrades, new plumbing fixtures ect......

4/21/2025 11:26 AM

130

Seems rundown and overall not great facility

4/21/2025 10:58 AM

131

They need to make it bigger

4/21/2025 10:46 AM

132

Falcon Turf. Not enough space for access to the entire town. The fields at our parks have all sports programs fighting for alternative options. When it rains, fields do not have proper drainage. Palatine has NO access to turf baseball or football fields. Also, lower Birchwood is a waste of land. The fields are not maintained and that space could be used if properly maintained.

4/21/2025 10:39 AM

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Need a larger area for girls to get ready for class/store belongings. Too congested at the end/beginning of classes.

4/21/2025 10:29 AM

134

Reopen Palatine Stables

4/21/2025 9:58 AM

135

There should be a better basketball facility and indoor soccer/turf fields available

4/21/2025 9:43 AM

136

Updated

4/21/2025 8:34 AM

137

Overall rehaul. Facilities dated. Falcon requires more options - facility not optimized for amount of land/community requirements

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Needs to be updated

4/20/2025 5:15 PM

139

More indoor facilities at Falcon Park, especially for the cold season.

4/20/2025 4:25 PM

140

Aquatic center pool temperature is always cold. Birchwood is outdated.

4/20/2025 3:34 PM

141

Community Center baseball fields should be turf, as well as Ost Field. Community Center, Falcon and Birchwood do not provide enough indoor space for basketball, lacrosse, baseball, soccer, etc The community needs extra indoor basketball and turf space.

4/20/2025 3:16 PM

142

Our facility are old and embarrassing for the size of Palatine as a whole. Our facilities are not competitive compared to surrounding communities.

4/20/2025 3:02 PM

143

Old

4/20/2025 3:01 PM

144

More space for indoor soccer, pickle ball and programs.

4/19/2025 11:44 AM

145

Golf Course is great. As previously mentioned, facilities are outdated and in poor condition.

4/19/2025 11:07 AM

146

There is so much open space to build more pickleball courts to meet the rising demand

4/19/2025 10:40 AM

147

At birch wood the ceiling needs repair, bathrooms updated and exercise room temperature regulation improved

4/19/2025 7:22 AM 4/19/2025 6:32 AM

148

Lighting in Community Center gymnasium needs to be improved

149

Eagle pool is very small

4/18/2025 10:42 PM

150

Grounds, seating, fencing and lighting

4/18/2025 10:36 PM

151

Preschool could use updating. Most are very old and outdated. Gymnastics facility needs to be bigger and have a larger floor area for kids to practice skills and routines. Need indoor soccer facilities for winter soccer.

4/18/2025 10:16 PM

152

The tot gym equipment could use some refreshing. We appreciate the new bounc e house but other equipment is pretty dirty

4/18/2025 9:31 PM

153

Fred Hall summer offerings are delightful. We need that space to be better designed for flat seating, restrooms, water.

4/18/2025 9:03 PM

154

Birchwood Rec/Fitness and Community Fitness center needs updating (both facilities and equipment)

4/18/2025 7:10 PM 4/18/2025 4:39 PM

155

Not enough space

156

It would be nice to have an indoor kid area for a pool.

4/18/2025 4:33 PM

157

Too small

4/18/2025 1:14 PM

158

Fitness centers are small and not enough

4/18/2025 12:15 PM

159

Harper pool is too cold for kids

4/18/2025 10:08 AM

160

Outdated gym

4/18/2025 9:16 AM

161

The pool needs to be open longer in the summer time, the hours cuts over the last few years are a problem.

4/18/2025 9:08 AM

162

more seating for spectators. more room to the side of courts for coaches/players. constant confusion occurs related to which court's ref just blew the whistle.

4/18/2025 9:05 AM

163

The amphitheater seems a bit forgotten - can't quite put my finger on why, but it just doesn't seem like it's as well kept as other facilities.

4/18/2025 8:48 AM

164

More diverse activities to be available.

4/18/2025 8:44 AM

165

Community Center could really use a modern fitness center.

4/18/2025 8:25 AM

166

Pools are cold and outdated. Community basketball court was a nice upgrade this year but the work out area is dated. Falcon in good but we need another Falcon. Too many sports sharing that one small space for 5 months of the year is not enough.

4/18/2025 8:14 AM

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Overcrowding

4/18/2025 8:02 AM

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Not enough space across Palatine. Have to do small courts just to somewhat fit teams. Soccer teams practice at YMCA on BB courts which leads to injury.

4/18/2025 7:59 AM

169

Golf course needs more options for single players. No option to book solo tee time like other local municipal courses.

4/18/2025 7:31 AM 4/18/2025 7:24 AM

170

Fix the vending machine or offer food options. More shaded areas

171

Some of the preschool buildings could use some updating.

4/18/2025 7:19 AM

172

We need more indoor soccer fields. I am satisfied as far as quality of facilities, but more indoor and outdoor soccer fields are badly needed for our community.

4/18/2025 6:50 AM 4/18/2025 6:48 AM

173

I wish there was more to do at Birchwood but understand swim teams use it for practice.

174

Harper Pool is very cold. Wished they opened earlier on weekdays like the YMCA.

4/18/2025 6:06 AM

175

Water in summer is very cold in pools

4/17/2025 11:30 PM

176

Need to improve the riding stables.

4/17/2025 10:33 PM

177

Seating in gym areas

4/17/2025 10:29 PM

178

Community center has minimal equipment and space for the community it serves. The walking path is outdated and tight. It would be great if the bushes were pushed back or removed to allow more viewing opportunities on the flat field at the top of the hill.

4/17/2025 10:03 PM

179

Availability of open indoor basketball courts. Not just during “open gym” hours

4/17/2025 9:59 PM

180

Needs updating

4/17/2025 9:57 PM

181

Need more indoor soccer fields

4/17/2025 9:51 PM

182

Falcons n park is not large enough as the only indoor turf space for the community

4/17/2025 9:48 PM

183

Lack of space for soccer and It is always busy

4/17/2025 9:41 PM

184

The lack of bathroom stalls creates a 40 minute intermission and lots of people left.

4/17/2025 9:34 PM

185

Lighting and space on pickleball courts

4/17/2025 9:32 PM

186

We just need more space and community needs to be renovated. It’s old

4/17/2025 9:28 PM

187

Community center needs updates. The basketball courts are great but take up valuable indoor community space on winter weekends. Can we expand or rethink to add more functionality? Maybe add activities and classes and open hangout space for tweens/teens, and indoor playgrounds for kids? Maybe a study lounge for adults and older kids?

4/17/2025 9:25 PM

188

Falcon needs more space. There are so many teams that could use it is there was more room. FAC is good but could use an update. Our pools are not nearly as nice as other towns.

4/17/2025 9:23 PM

189

Gymnastics facility is in rough shape. Viewing area is not comfortable. Mats look old/dirty floors. Bathrooms as aquatic center are not great.

4/17/2025 9:22 PM

190

Gym space could use updating

4/17/2025 9:17 PM

191

These facilities just seem run down and uncared for. They look like they haven't been updated in decades.

4/17/2025 9:13 PM

192

Harper pool (just like everything else) is geared toward travel athletes who only comprise a small percentage of the population. The water is freezing to accommodate them so little kids shiver during lessons. The staffing over there needs a good leader. Preschool is great, but too limited. Unfortunately Falcon Park is just too far north so places like Birchwood and Community Center should be expanded.

4/17/2025 9:09 PM

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Birchwood fitness center could use a new stereo and microphone. Cutting hall rehearsal room needs an overhaul; floor is very old and ventilation is poor during warmer months. Cutting hall dressing rooms and upstairs bathrooms are in rough shape as well.

4/17/2025 8:28 PM

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I feel that the gymnastics facility services MANY gymnasts in Palatine. The space is VERY

4/17/2025 8:27 PM

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limited, the equipment is dated and sometimes the space is not very clean. We have a team member at PPD, we pay almost twice as much per hour as another great gym in the area, and the space is far inferior. I would really like to see PPD dedicate a larger, cleaner, upgraded space to the many gymnasts who come through their programs each year. 196

Community pool needs updates

4/17/2025 8:26 PM

197

Hardly any seating, vending machines are broken a lot.

4/17/2025 8:22 PM

198

Just needs some updates !

4/17/2025 8:21 PM

199

Need a bigger turf area to accommodate multiple levels for indoor practice. It's not big enough for the Palatine Celtics and they end up cancelling practice when there is inclament weather and not all the kids on Palatine Celtics get to practice

4/17/2025 8:21 PM

200

I wish Palatine Hills had a better range. It’s too short, balls are not good. Space is pretty limited there, but I end up driving out of Palatine to practice.

4/17/2025 8:19 PM

201

Would like a bigger indoor soccer area

4/17/2025 8:03 PM

202

Lack of parking. Eagle pool is too small since lots of people go there to avoid the overcrowded Family Aquatic Center.

4/17/2025 7:31 PM

203

There is such a huge need for indoor turf space and there is literally one area. The kids in Celtic soccer are having to practice at 9:00 and 10:00 on school nights and weekends. People will eventually find another community with more spaces.

4/17/2025 7:03 PM

204

Needs more parking.

4/17/2025 6:16 PM

205

Old equipment.

4/17/2025 6:05 PM

206

I wish falcon park was larger, more indoor courts/fields!

4/17/2025 5:53 PM

207

Need indoor soccer fields

4/17/2025 5:50 PM 4/17/2025 5:47 PM

208

Sound at Cutting Hall. Bigger fitness center Updated pool at Birchwood

209

Not large enough space for all the sports that need indoor space in the winter.

4/17/2025 5:34 PM

210

Closure of Palatine Stables

4/17/2025 5:34 PM

211

Falcon not big enough. Can the fields outside be developed to be useable?

4/17/2025 5:34 PM

212

All the parks in district needs better maintenance & care

4/17/2025 5:31 PM

213

Vey dated

4/17/2025 5:29 PM

214

Diving boards are slippery and should be replaced

4/17/2025 5:28 PM

215

Birchwood recreation center is small and outdated. Community fitness center is too small and not enough of an impact to the community. Palatine hills golf course is stuck in time. Not a great experience. Too expensive

4/17/2025 5:09 PM

216

because falcon park has very limited space for turf and is rarely open to the public and should have a fitness center/ celtic park should have more turf and open goals

4/17/2025 5:07 PM

217

Need more indoor turf space

4/17/2025 5:00 PM

218

Very small

4/17/2025 5:00 PM

219

We need more space for celtic

4/17/2025 5:00 PM

220

Parking!

4/17/2025 4:58 PM

221

Community center basketball courts lighting is awful. The bathroom facilities need to be updated.

4/17/2025 4:57 PM 4/17/2025 4:57 PM

222

Falcon is just too small. You need 2 more of those facilities in town.

223

I wish the pools were open more in the evening like they used to be

4/17/2025 4:56 PM

224

Lack of courts- need more courts and fields for teams, parking is an issue at many facilities, facilities haven’t been updated in a long time

4/17/2025 4:55 PM

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All of it. Limited space, many facilities need a revamp

4/17/2025 4:53 PM

226

Should have more fields at Falcon

4/17/2025 4:53 PM

227

Too small of field

4/17/2025 4:52 PM

228

Cutting Hall needs to be refurbished & needs expanded restroom facilities. The amphitheater could use some permanent seating & bug abatement.

4/17/2025 3:27 PM

229

Need seating by walking track to provide those just starting a fitness program a place to take a break

4/17/2025 8:30 AM

230

update, additional parking

4/17/2025 7:53 AM

231

More indoor space for soccer and baseball practices in winter

4/16/2025 9:41 PM

232

Drainage seemed like an issue, though it’s the beginning of the season and this may be cleaned up shortly.

4/16/2025 11:20 AM

233

Mostly the pool offerings need to be updated and better slides, diving boards

4/15/2025 10:01 AM

234

Palatine Stables

4/15/2025 8:44 AM

235

Building needs updating

4/14/2025 10:16 PM

236

party room that I rented was extremely cluttered and too small.

4/14/2025 10:14 PM

237

Bring back the stables

4/14/2025 5:20 PM

238

Facilities are dated.

4/14/2025 11:54 AM

239

Need updating and reconfiguration.

4/14/2025 10:38 AM

240

Need to update the amphitheater. Cutting Hall could use a coat of paint

4/14/2025 9:25 AM

241

Can you expand Falcon Park? Celtic needs more indoor soccer space.

4/14/2025 9:05 AM

242

Ceiling in basement of Birchwood and sound system

4/14/2025 8:53 AM

243

Need to have jorse riding stables

4/14/2025 8:09 AM

244

Small area. Small stage, small seating area

4/14/2025 7:49 AM

245

Pools were closed most nights. Spotty weekend hours. I condidered buying a yearly pass, but there is no way it would benefit my family with the sporty hours of operation. They require too many lifeguards to be able to function.

4/14/2025 7:45 AM

246

The sound system of the Amphitheater is awful. It needs an overhaul and some modernization, so we can get better bands to play there. The quality of the programming is lacking for the summer concert series.

4/14/2025 6:59 AM

247

The fitness center needs upgrades. The track is too small —even Falcon park could extend around the entire upper floor to make it better. The gym is always way too hot (the heat was set to 82!!) and makes it difficult to work out in. Need full day preschool option. Need more public restrooms available for families.

4/13/2025 8:26 PM

248

More shade options at Eagle pool

4/13/2025 8:03 PM

249

Needs updating

4/13/2025 7:59 PM

250

Amphitheater is nice but small for our size community

4/13/2025 7:06 PM

251

Needs improvement

4/13/2025 6:12 PM

252

Haven’t been there

4/13/2025 6:07 PM

253

Save Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:36 PM

254

Birchwood bathrooms could use an update. The community gymnastics center viewing room is too small.

4/13/2025 5:24 PM

255

Updates are needed as well as being more accessible to people with disabilities.

4/13/2025 5:05 PM

256

Actual bathrooms at Fred Hall Amphitheater

4/13/2025 4:34 PM

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Feels a bit outdated and lacking

4/13/2025 4:13 PM

258

I wish there were more options at Falcon

4/13/2025 3:59 PM

259

Although we are generally satisfied with the outdoor pools in Palatine, the heater at Birchwood Pool could be turned up, as it is the coldest pool by far. Additionally, the scoreboard there could use an upgrade.

4/13/2025 3:53 PM

260

Gymnastics area seems like it could use an update

4/13/2025 3:49 PM

261

Sound system was out of whack for the performance we attended.

4/13/2025 3:35 PM

262

No indoor swim -Harper is not good option

4/13/2025 3:25 PM

263

A bigger facility is needed at Falcon. Youth sports schedules are becoming challenging with the limited number of courts.

4/13/2025 3:17 PM 4/13/2025 3:08 PM

264

Community Center - the indoor walking track is small.

265

The fitness center is way too small. Other communities have beautiful, large fitness centers.

4/13/2025 6:52 AM

266

Seats in cutting hall are extremely uncomfortable. Backstage isn't convenient.

4/12/2025 12:31 PM

267

Most of the preschools are in severe need of updating. They are showing their age and many years of use. The fitness center is small, and I feel lacks in unique exercise options. The Community Center doesn't flow well and seems hodpodge. Both Birchwood and Falcon seem small and the preschool needs to come out of the basement (no windows). Falcon needs an outdoor playground. I would like to see an indoor pool that is more central to the middle of palatine and easier to access.

4/11/2025 9:05 AM

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BW- the fitness room needs a lot up updating. Che ceiling is disgusting...very dirty. The room hasn't been painted in 5 years . The restrooms upstairs and downstairs need updating. The fitness room needs its own designated bathroom. Its unacceptable to have to go upstairs to use the restroom. The fitness room and the restrooms upstairs and downstairs do not get cleaned regularly. Sometimes a week will go by without cleaning. I have had to ask for them to be cleaned. The fitness floor should be wet mopped on a daily basis and it is not. I have had to ask for it to be mopped. Dust bunnies are everywhere near the walls and around weight racks. The sound does not come out of all speakers equally. The walls between the fitness room and preschool room need soundproofing. You can hear children yelling and toddlers crying and banging on toys during a yoga class. The fitness room needs its own light switches. The lights cant be turned off for stretch or yoga because it will turn off the lights in the preschool room. security at BW needs improving. Anyone can walk in and out without having to walk past a front desk person or checking in. Community- I've walked past the front desk numerous times without someone asking me to check in or ask where I'm going. Restrooms need updating. The weight room and the stretch room off of the track should be connected. The fitness center is cramped and needs expanding. Heating in room 2C needs to be fixed. Group exercises classes should be in a room with ample equipment not on the shelf or moved to a different location with ample space and equipment.

4/10/2025 1:12 PM

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Inability to adequately heat and/or cool the dance room for yoga classes, which forced all classes to be moved to Birchwood. Birchwood is, by far, a better facility, but there is no excuse for not being able to keep the Community Center rooms comfortably heated and cooled.

4/10/2025 12:07 PM

270

Outdated, poorly maintained, undersized for the needs of the community

4/10/2025 6:01 AM

271

They shouldn’t have exercise classes on the shelf at Community. The gymnastics facility seems dirty and old…not the equipment but the place itself. Birchwood exercise room needs a microphone system for instructors and could use an improved ceiling.

4/9/2025 8:19 PM

272

Would like to see sustainable practices being followed in all facilities ranging from managing waste, water usage, energy usage, and electric vehicle charging stations

4/9/2025 3:56 PM 4/9/2025 1:56 PM

273

Private bathroom within the preschool at Birchwood

274

General modern upgrades needed

4/9/2025 11:58 AM

275

Additional indoor pool space options

4/9/2025 11:50 AM

276

The gymnastic area at the community center could use a lot of tidying. It looks so outdated

4/9/2025 9:31 AM

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Update bathrooms at Birchwood (ones used when pool is open).

4/9/2025 8:28 AM

278

Short hours for outdoor pools Rude and unpleasant lifeguards Not enough sitting equipment

4/9/2025 8:04 AM

279

Dirty, unorganized, exposed metal dangerous for kids

4/8/2025 11:40 PM

280

Birchwood Pool needs a new scoreboard for swim meets. Birchwood Pool also needs a new sound system for its regular pool use.

4/8/2025 10:16 PM

281

It would be nice to have a bigger indoor pool facility that could hole multiple age groups for a practice. PPD swimming is in too many facilities.

4/8/2025 9:55 PM

282

Gymnastics gym is old and smelly.

4/8/2025 7:47 PM

283

more accessibility for PPD swim team at indoor facilities would be better

4/8/2025 7:39 PM

284

Again, I refuse to allow my family to be exposed to the level of radiation at these facilities. Seriously, a tower right on Ost football field? Everyone is being radiated!

4/8/2025 7:38 PM

285

Facilities seem old and outdated, could use refreshing and modernization of spaces and equipment

4/8/2025 7:17 PM

286

Birchwood and Harper need to provide more time options for PPD swim team

4/8/2025 7:13 PM

287

needs updating

4/8/2025 6:43 PM

288

Hoping the water heater would work more efficiently as the water half of the summer is very cold in Birchwood Pool

4/8/2025 6:22 PM

289

Old and falling apart

4/8/2025 6:18 PM

290

Additional open swim times at Harper or other indoor swim facilities

4/8/2025 6:17 PM

291

The Birchwood Pool needs a major renovation. For the swim team a state of the art score board should be added.

4/8/2025 5:59 PM

292

Cutting Hall’s seats seem worn out.

4/8/2025 5:58 PM

293

Harper pool temperature is very hot and the chlorine balance is very inconsistent. I am a swimmer that practices here and there have been countless times where everyone was coughing constantly and complaining about air quality and pool temperature. It is very annoying the pool is not 50 meters because during the summer PPD practices long course and the pool is ten meters short. So if a practice at birch wood is cancelled, we cannot practice long course. As for birch wood, the pool heater is very weak and in the mornings it is freezing.

4/8/2025 5:29 PM

294

Birchwood pool is too shallow

4/8/2025 5:17 PM

295

Should keep a pool open in August.

4/8/2025 5:09 PM

296

There needs to be handicapped parking closer to the Fred P. Hall Ampitheater and a paved path from the parking to the seating area. . The Harper Pool is too far away. We need an indoor pool for just the Palatine Park District residents.

4/8/2025 4:52 PM

297

More updated would be nice

4/8/2025 4:36 PM

298

Would like to have more shaded or covered seating areas around the Birchwood Pool. Would like to have upgraded and cleaner locker rooms/restrooms.

4/8/2025 4:28 PM

299

Birchwood facilities are old. Community fitness centers too small. This district needs more open times for kids to play indoor sports. Hours are too limited - probably because all of the paid programs are using the facilities.

4/8/2025 4:24 PM

300

better bike connection from brockway to emerson. better bike signage from smith thru hamilton

4/8/2025 4:16 PM

301

Gymnastics center smells awful like mildew/mold. Equipment isn’t unkept and the entire gym feels/looks dirty

4/8/2025 4:08 PM

302

Parent viewing area needs to be expanded; gym space needs updated equipment

4/8/2025 3:57 PM

303

The Birchwood scoreboard needs significant repairs. It's hard to track a meet when the lights don't work. It is also embarrassing to hear other swim club talk about our home pool being the

4/8/2025 3:43 PM

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one they hate going to. 304

Harper pool too crowded for swim team practices. Air quality is horrible. Too much chlorine.

4/8/2025 3:36 PM

305

I spend 6 days a week an hour at a time at Harper pool. It needs additional pool space options and the ventilation is awful. On countless occasions swimmers are having breathing issues due to chlorine levels in the air not filtering out of the ventilation. Birchwood pool needs work as far as the locker rooms.

4/8/2025 3:21 PM

306

Lockeroom and bathroom need to br cleaned more often during the summertime.

4/8/2025 3:11 PM

307

The outdoor Birchwood pool is outdated. The electrical boards are almost broken, the pool itself is extremely cold with very little heating, and the inside of the pool needs proper maintenance. Additionally, the lockers are smelly and outdated. These issues make it very hard to conduct a successful swim meet to raise funding for the PPD swim team.

4/8/2025 3:09 PM

308

Updated facilities. Larger spaces

4/8/2025 12:28 PM

309

Gymnastics Center and Cutting Hall could both use updating

4/8/2025 11:44 AM

310

Need to expand Falcon park bldg

4/8/2025 10:48 AM

311

Cutting Hall: the sound and lighting equipment could be updated Fitness center: the equipment is subpar and the cardio c uts you off at 30 minutes

4/8/2025 10:37 AM

312

General maintenance and upkeep

4/8/2025 10:05 AM

313

No indoor aquatic facility that actually belongs to the park district. The district is more like step child at Harper and it is at the far edge of the district.

4/8/2025 9:08 AM 4/8/2025 8:59 AM

314

Harper pool is freezing and my kids hate the lessons there because of that

315

Open the stables back up. And we need more trash cans on the Harper college path

4/8/2025 8:58 AM

316

Saltwater pool would be better, lazy river

4/8/2025 7:54 AM

317

Birchwood exercise classroom down stairs is awful! The ceiling is filthy and falls it’s been there since I moved here in 1980. Also the lights can’t be dimmed for yoga classroom down stairs. The back row is always on. These classes aren’t cheap but the room is awful.

4/8/2025 7:41 AM

318

Aquatic Center season ends too early in mid-summer (August)

4/8/2025 7:29 AM

319

Pool water is freezing

4/8/2025 7:11 AM

320

Better workout facilities, indoor track

4/8/2025 6:56 AM

321

Gymnastics center is very small, outdated and cramped - difficult for parents to watch. Acquatic center is very crowded. Harper is where preschool swim lessons are in winter and the pool is very cold for preschool aged kids.

4/8/2025 6:45 AM

322

Does not match the quality and service of surrounding municipal golf courses. Could be great but appears there is no interest in making it so.

4/7/2025 11:01 PM

323

Could use upgrades

4/7/2025 10:24 PM

324

The fitness center would be accessible to more residents if childcare was available. This is the reason we work out at the Y instead of the PD.

4/7/2025 10:22 PM

325

Update

4/7/2025 10:22 PM

326

The turf at falcon stains everything my kid touches and there's pieces that come off everywhere. As for the gymnastics center, the mats are always thrown about. It's hard to navigate around the room with my toddler when all the stuff is just out and thrown randomly wherever.

4/7/2025 10:04 PM

327

Need remodeling

4/7/2025 10:03 PM

328

Gymnastics facilities need updating and feels cluttered. The harper pool facilities are great but not easily accessible with strollers or wheelchairs. You have to request assistance with the elevator each time you need it and the door to the viewing area is not accessible (no automatic with push button feature so its difficult to navigate)

4/7/2025 9:35 PM

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I feel like the gymnastics areas need updating. Also, it is very cluttered in there because of a lack of space.

SurveyMonkey 4/7/2025 9:30 PM

330

Closing of stables

4/7/2025 8:45 PM

331

Everything is looking old and not maintained well. There’s graffiti and some of the structures are unsafe.

4/7/2025 8:37 PM

332

The Clayson House feels very unloved, there could be a lot more that happens there

4/7/2025 8:29 PM

333

For Eagle and Birchwood I would like to see concession stands. At the Family Aquatic Center I’d like to see more toddler friendly pool features in the zero depth area, but overall I am mostly satisfied with the amenities at the pools.

4/7/2025 8:21 PM

334

The pools could have been bigger with more slides and re recreational options

4/7/2025 8:15 PM

335

Aquatic center closes too early. Lack of gym equipment. Limited open play times. Not much that can be done at birchwood indoors

4/7/2025 8:00 PM

336

Cutting Hall has very small, uncomfortable seats. I would attend more events there, if the seating was more ergonomic and or comfortable.

4/7/2025 6:33 PM

337

Indoor turf space is very limited

4/7/2025 5:57 PM

338

Again, facilities compared to surrounding areas are severely old and lacking.

4/7/2025 5:52 PM

339

Falcon has space for more turf

4/7/2025 5:17 PM

340

Birchwood could use some updating.

4/7/2025 5:13 PM 4/7/2025 5:12 PM

341

Cleanness

342

Needs to be more turf indoor space.

4/7/2025 5:02 PM

343

Clayson House 'dry' Community Fitness and Cutting Hall outdated Eagle Pool - large pool not big enough Fred Hall Amphitheater outdated, better grounds surrounding, sound system pool

4/7/2025 5:01 PM

344

Get rid of the lessons and team sports during the day. The pool should be open to adults 12 to 1pm and then open to the public from 1 to 9 (instead of 8 or at least adult swim from 8 to 9 at each pool every day. Lessons and team sports show go back to before noon.

4/7/2025 4:46 PM

345

Hours of red center. Small space. Not enough equipment

4/7/2025 4:17 PM

346

Falcon is lacking a playground or a pool. The north side of Palatine could benefit from both greatly here.

4/7/2025 4:08 PM

347

Buildings are dated and old, crowded with limited space. Configuration of community center is confusing and difficult for those with disabilities, the fitness center leaves much to be desired.

4/7/2025 4:07 PM

348

Outdoor improvements around outside at Falcon. Realizing it is more remote location, not sure what to suggest. I do like access to trails here.7

4/7/2025 3:51 PM

349

Maple Park's Preschool Facilities need to improved and enlarged

4/7/2025 3:41 PM

350

Could use updating

4/7/2025 3:26 PM

351

Now time for seniors to spend in the pool… make the floors clean and safe

4/7/2025 3:20 PM

352

Cutting hall needs updating

4/7/2025 3:14 PM

353

Preschool facilities could use improvements. Salt creek park district has a nicer facility.

4/7/2025 3:09 PM

354

Cleanliness

4/7/2025 3:07 PM

355

The family aquatic center needs to be updated , more friendly to variety of children and adults

4/7/2025 2:55 PM

356

The ratio of indoor to outdoor pool space should be higher so we can use the pools for 12 months instead of 2-2.5 months each year.

4/7/2025 2:24 PM

357

Many of the facilities have nice programs but are old and feel dirty. The community center has open play for kids, but you leave with filthy clothes. At Birchwood, we love the tot pool but it’s not well maintained. The bottom was painted last summer which made it so slippery and I saw so many kids get hurt. It would be nice if it were maintained properly.

4/7/2025 2:19 PM

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Community center parking and bathrooms still an issue

4/7/2025 2:08 PM

359

Needs improvement

4/7/2025 2:00 PM

360

Community park pool needs a lot of updating. The community center is a terrible building. Difficult to get around in. The amphitheater should be grated better to facilitate seeing the stage better.

4/7/2025 1:52 PM

361

Wish there was more of the play areas for kids at the swimming pools like a kiddie splash plus more tubes and lazy river.

4/7/2025 1:50 PM

362

Dated

4/7/2025 1:49 PM

363

The amphitheater needs updating! Better seating area as well. Bathrooms.

4/7/2025 1:33 PM

364

Would like to see more play options for kids at falcon park.

4/7/2025 1:19 PM

365

Amphitheater could use more room for seating. Gymnastics center needs to be cleaned up or more room

4/7/2025 1:15 PM

366

Gymnastics center could be updated

4/7/2025 1:14 PM

367

General updates could be made. The facilities are a bit outdated.

4/7/2025 1:11 PM

368

No comments for these locations

4/7/2025 1:06 PM

369

The town square needs to be used on a weekly basis. Concerts with popular bands- check out the line up in downtown Arlington Heights!!!

4/7/2025 1:05 PM

370

Needs bathrooms and shower area to be renovated

4/7/2025 12:59 PM

371

The family aquatic center needs and entrance for a family changing area. Young boys are too old to go through the women’s room but too young to go by themselves There need to be more open gym times for family’s to bring their kids to run around

4/7/2025 12:50 PM

372

Seem a little outdated

4/7/2025 12:50 PM

373

Bigger, updated

4/7/2025 12:42 PM

374

Pickleball at Falcon Park - terrible lighting, needs blackout shades on windows. The back 9 of Palatine Hills Golf Course floods every year. What can be done about that?

4/7/2025 12:30 PM

375

The facilities, especially the community center just feel old and outdated. They need some serious upgrades. The fitness center is very small. Falcon park is beautiful but very small.

4/7/2025 12:26 PM

376

Birch wood only really has a basketball court; fitness center is way too small and the track at community is too small and dark

4/7/2025 12:23 PM

377

Outdated and the indoor pool is freezing cold.

4/7/2025 12:22 PM

378

This facility is sub par or industry standards. Specifically the tumbling/floor area has low ceiling with insufficient competition level flooring and is not regulation size. Because of this poor floor area we go elsewhere for gymnastics.

4/7/2025 12:15 PM

379

Gymnastics gym is super dirty and messy

4/7/2025 12:12 PM

380

Unimpressive locations that have been at a steady decline

4/7/2025 12:11 PM

381

Parking, locker rooms, location (Harper parking and location and pool is cold for lessons ) Fitness Center at the Community Center is too small. Gymnastics center at Community center needs to be renovated. It’s dumpy and dirty.

4/7/2025 12:05 PM

382

The gymnastics area needs an overhaul. The space is so limited and the "viewing" room can only see about half of the gym. With the competitive teams being built up, I think the pit needs to be much larger to allow for work in bigger skills. The space works great for the preschool and lower level classes, but having larger floor space and more bars would be great for skill development. Additionally, Birchwood is severely lacking beyond the pool. There is a single gym and a workout facility in the basement, but it can be better utilized and upgraded to allow for more classes within the community (or larger for more camp options...don't get me started on summer camp limitations).

4/7/2025 11:54 AM

383

ADA compliance, children safety, inclusivity, much more.

4/7/2025 11:46 AM

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Family Aquatic Center closes to early. Would be nice to have the pool close a 8pm instead 5pm. Eagle pool is to small, wonder if it's time to close that pool to save money and to have Family Aquatic Center to open longer in the season. Falcon Park Recreation Center is underutilized.

4/7/2025 11:12 AM

385

I think the gymnastics program is a quality program, I am not sure if some of the equipment could use an update.

4/7/2025 10:02 AM

386

The gymnastics building is filled to the brim. There’s no room to expand or grow - it’s much too small a facility for such a large and in demand program.

4/7/2025 9:53 AM

387

The palatine stables

4/7/2025 9:50 AM

388

They are not well kept

4/7/2025 9:32 AM

389

Outdated facilities and lack of space for growing gymnastics needs in the community

4/7/2025 9:02 AM

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Q12 Please indicate how important it is to you and/or members of your household for the Palatine Park District to maintain and/or upgrade the following INDOOR recreational amenities. Answered: 1,456

Skipped: 1,042

Aquatics (indoor)

Basketball courts (indoor)

Community center/Recreati on center

Fitness and exercise facilities

Performing arts theater

Running/walking track

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Turf ﬁeld (indoor)

Volleyball (indoor)

10%

20%

Very Import…

30%

40%

50%

Somewhat I…

VERY IMPORTANT

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Not Import…

SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT

NOT IMPORTANT

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

Aquatics (indoor)

51.77% 687

31.20% 414

17.03% 226

1,327

2.35

Basketball courts (indoor)

40.68% 513

33.94% 428

25.38% 320

1,261

2.15

Community center/Recreation center

62.68% 833

29.04% 386

8.28% 110

1,329

2.54

Fitness and exercise facilities

50.27% 662

35.69% 470

14.05% 185

1,317

2.36

Performing arts theater

40.13% 512

35.42% 452

24.45% 312

1,276

2.16

Running/walking track

55.20% 732

32.43% 430

12.37% 164

1,326

2.43

Turf field (indoor)

46.84% 593

28.52% 361

24.64% 312

1,266

2.22

Volleyball (indoor)

26.18% 321

36.87% 452

36.95% 453

1,226

1.89

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

As taxpaying residents, we expect the PPD to maintain all of these at a high level.

DATE 5/14/2025 4:05 PM

PICKLEBALL

5/9/2025 2:08 PM

Need to have imore indoor pickle ball courts

5/9/2025 2:00 PM

Pickle Ball

5/9/2025 1:57 PM

I do not visit indoor facilities

5/8/2025 7:02 AM

Pickleball indoor

5/7/2025 6:06 PM

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Indoor Playground, Gymnastics

5/7/2025 3:48 PM

Need more open volleyball for Jr. High

5/7/2025 3:28 PM

Pickleball court

5/6/2025 9:56 PM

pickleball

5/5/2025 8:54 PM

Palatine Stables

5/5/2025 9:04 AM

More indoor soccer fields

4/20/2025 3:02 PM

Although I do not use all facilities, I believe it is important to maintain them well. Palatine needs to continue to provide safe places that reflect a wide variety of interests.

4/18/2025 4:02 PM

Pickleball

4/17/2025 9:49 PM

gymnastics

4/17/2025 8:28 PM

Indoor soccer facility is needed.

4/17/2025 6:06 PM

Indoor Soccer turf Canlan sized is imperative.

4/17/2025 5:29 PM

Not enough indoor soccer space to support the very large number of kids involved in local palatine soccer ckub

4/17/2025 5:19 PM

Upgrade the indoor areas for the Palatine Stables

4/17/2025 3:30 PM

Indoor Pickleball courts

4/17/2025 8:31 AM

The indoor Palatine Stables were very important

4/15/2025 10:39 PM

Stables and Equestrian Facilities

4/15/2025 8:45 AM

Horse stabled

4/14/2025 7:28 PM

Stables

4/14/2025 10:20 AM

4/14/2025 9:46 AM

Horse Riding and lessons

4/14/2025 8:47 AM

Equestrian Facilities

4/14/2025 7:46 AM 4/13/2025 8:08 PM

Equestrian Facility

Indoor riding ring for the stables.

4/13/2025 7:07 PM

Palatine stables

4/13/2025 6:30 PM

Being back Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:38 PM

Save Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:37 PM

Palatine Stables!!!!!

4/13/2025 4:45 PM

Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 4:28 PM

Equestrian Facility

4/13/2025 3:28 PM

Equestrian Facilities

4/13/2025 2:46 PM

Dance studio

4/9/2025 11:26 PM

More indoor turf fields

4/9/2025 9:15 PM

The Turf at Falcon is getting pretty nasty. Kids are covered in black dirt after pratcies and birthday parties.

4/9/2025 9:31 AM

Walking track at Falcon is great, can that be added to Birchwood and Community center

4/9/2025 8:29 AM

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I do not support any activities or building/property upgrades knowing what I know about EMF exposure. You are harming employees, families

SurveyMonkey 4/8/2025 7:41 PM

Again, this is your job! Maintain it all and upgrade what is obsolete.

4/8/2025 4:53 PM

Pickle ball

4/8/2025 7:55 AM

Palatine Stables indoor arena

4/7/2025 9:30 PM

equine facility

4/7/2025 9:26 PM

Stables

4/7/2025 8:46 PM

Not enough soccer fields.

4/7/2025 8:01 PM 4/7/2025 5:04 PM

Outdoor paths need to be kept in good condition; poor drainage alongside

Please properly maintain all of your facilities. There is no excuse to neglect one over others.

4/7/2025 3:05 PM

Indoor playground for kids

4/7/2025 2:56 PM

pickleball

4/7/2025 1:23 PM

Indoor pickleball

4/7/2025 1:19 PM

Gymnastics - very important

4/7/2025 9:53 AM

Stable

4/7/2025 9:51 AM

Equestrian/horse facility - VERY important

4/7/2025 9:38 AM

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Q13 Are there indoor recreation amenities/facilities not currently provided by the Palatine Park District that you would like to see added? Answered: 482

Skipped: 2,016

RESPONSES

DATE

Would really like to have some indoor batting cages or tunnels and additional indoor practice facilities for baseball

5/15/2025 7:50 PM

Batting cages

5/15/2025 4:58 PM

We need more indoor practice space for all the youth indoor sports and for off season training. We should have a dedicated facility for baseball/softball equipped with a full turf field, several cages and pitching machines. This would free up falcon for lacross/football/soccer.

5/15/2025 12:04 PM

No.

5/14/2025 4:05 PM

Indoor Ninja style obstacle facility. additional volleyball courts. additional indoor soccer fields.

5/12/2025 10:56 PM

More indoor turf options

5/12/2025 4:00 PM

bigger walking track at community center. expended weekend hours for community center walking track

5/12/2025 10:59 AM

Palatine stables

5/12/2025 9:22 AM

another or larger general purpose gym for all uses including pickleball, cheerleading, poms, adult recreation after working hours

5/11/2025 3:47 PM

TRX studio.

5/11/2025 11:14 AM

Indoor turf fields, other than falcon. Falcon is very far NW and is not easily accessible by those that live on the SW side of town

5/11/2025 9:05 AM

Field house for sports

5/11/2025 7:56 AM

Larger indoor sports complex for soccer, basketball, gymnastics etc.

5/10/2025 8:14 PM

In door Volleyball boys

5/10/2025 3:43 PM

Indoor kids pool (similar to water works) Larger soccer turf space or its own facility

5/10/2025 1:13 AM

Indoor Soccer Fields and Indoor pool facility equivalent of Community Center is lacking (look at Arlington Ridge Center and compare to Harper - Harper has 1 lap pool equivalent versus 4 pools at Arllington Ridge Center).

5/9/2025 7:02 PM

Indoor aquatic center, Equestrian center (very important to Palatine and something that made it stand out in our area). The Schaumburg Sport Center has lots of space and is very nice to be able to fit many sports all in one place- something similar in Palatine would be nice.

5/9/2025 2:26 PM

Indoor Pickleball courts

5/9/2025 2:20 PM

PICKLEBALL

5/9/2025 2:08 PM

Pickle Ball/Tennis

5/9/2025 1:57 PM

Exercise room at Falcon Park.

5/9/2025 1:13 PM

dedicated Pickleball Courts

5/9/2025 10:54 AM

5/9/2025 10:33 AM

Indoor Pool at the Community Center and a large workout facility like the Center in Elgin.

5/9/2025 5:49 AM

Indoor playground pool, more activities for those not adults yet

5/8/2025 8:56 PM

Horse arena for horse shows and special needs children therapy

5/8/2025 3:00 PM

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see the indoor pools in Arlington Heights Rec Center We have to go there for swimming in bad weather

SurveyMonkey 5/8/2025 2:43 PM

More indoor play options for toddlers, such as an expanded open play

5/8/2025 2:43 PM

5/8/2025 10:54 AM

Bigger recreation center with more capacity for people and workout options

5/8/2025 9:40 AM

Indoor playground with structured schedule for usage timing to prevent over crowding, more shades at the outdoor parks, fences at the outdoor parks

5/8/2025 9:36 AM

Indoor Soccer for Palatine Celtic

5/8/2025 8:48 AM

More for special needs

5/8/2025 8:30 AM

More family friendly indoor aquatic facility

5/8/2025 7:38 AM

Indoor cricket pitch for kids to play and practice during cold Weather. Baseball players can use that also.

5/8/2025 7:06 AM

Easier drop-in basketball for families.

5/7/2025 10:49 PM

Horse stables

5/7/2025 9:45 PM

Tai chi on weekends

5/7/2025 9:24 PM

None come to mind at this time.

5/7/2025 8:53 PM

Indoor ice rink not just for hockey, but just free skating as well

5/7/2025 8:28 PM

Need to expand indoor turf facilities to allow more sports teams indoor when needed.

5/7/2025 7:50 PM

Yes. It would be greatly appreciated if the district had indoor tennis courts for its residents. Districts like Arlington Heights offer them, which is why it would be quite nice if Palatine did too.

5/7/2025 7:45 PM

Indoor pool (only at Harper)

5/7/2025 7:40 PM

Please add wrestling mats in the recreation centers and allow local wrestling clubs to use the space. Wrestling is a hugely popular sport in the USA at schools, colleges and beyond.

5/7/2025 7:37 PM

Hockey

5/7/2025 7:19 PM

Pilates reformer

5/7/2025 7:03 PM

5/7/2025 6:33 PM

See barrington field house

5/7/2025 5:52 PM

Indoor pool

5/7/2025 5:49 PM

Indoor community space for farmers markets or flea markets

5/7/2025 5:38 PM

Indoor pool access on phs side

5/7/2025 5:21 PM

Indoor waterpark or playground would be amazing for families. We’re always paying extra to go to Schaumburg waterworks.

5/7/2025 4:54 PM

Senior rates restored for classes

5/7/2025 4:37 PM

5/7/2025 4:36 PM

5/7/2025 4:30 PM

rock climbing/bouldering

5/7/2025 4:29 PM

Larger indoor walking/running spaces

5/7/2025 4:24 PM

Improved gym at the community center

5/7/2025 4:22 PM

N/A

5/7/2025 4:11 PM

Equestrian facility

5/7/2025 3:44 PM

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Riding stables

5/7/2025 3:41 PM

Indoor soccer field, indoor training facility

5/7/2025 3:33 PM

Pool workout center af Falcon Park.

5/7/2025 3:28 PM

Palatine needs to expand its indoor general sports Facilties in conjunction with the school districts.

5/7/2025 3:22 PM

Badminton course

5/7/2025 3:18 PM

Equestrian facilities. I was very disappointed in how the whole closure happened and the communication to the pubic about it. I really hope the Park District can invest in creating a new facility for the community.

5/7/2025 3:13 PM

More open gym Volleyball, rather that just Basketball.

5/7/2025 3:07 PM

Fencing!!

5/7/2025 3:03 PM

More indoor facilities like Falcon.

5/7/2025 3:03 PM

Palatine Stables - Horses

5/7/2025 2:57 PM 5/7/2025 2:56 PM

Archery

More indoor turf space needed. Also consider indoor gymnastics/cheer space

5/7/2025 2:55 PM

Additional exercise equipment

5/7/2025 2:54 PM

Badminton

5/7/2025 2:52 PM

Permanent pickleball courts

5/7/2025 2:49 PM

Not that I’m aware of

5/7/2025 2:48 PM

Indoor golf facility/golf dome

5/7/2025 2:47 PM

Indoor practice golf

5/7/2025 2:36 PM

I prefer outdoor activities like Deer Grove and gardening.

5/7/2025 2:34 PM

Tennis courts. We are currently members of Arlington Heights tennis club and would much prefer to patronize Palatine if we had one

5/7/2025 2:33 PM

Ninja course/facility!!!

5/7/2025 2:33 PM

Elevator at cutting hall

5/7/2025 2:26 PM

The gym needs to be bigger at the main center.

5/7/2025 2:25 PM

Rock Wall

5/7/2025 2:21 PM 5/7/2025 11:02 AM

Indoor pool and improved fitness facilities. Maybe a rock wall?

Indoor pool, modern workout facilities

5/7/2025 7:37 AM

Tennis courts

5/6/2025 9:56 PM

1)Batting cages for baseball/softball 2)More indoor soccer facilities

5/6/2025 12:44 PM

Palatine Stables!!!!

5/6/2025 9:08 AM

5/5/2025 8:42 PM

Pickleball courts

5/5/2025 5:41 PM

Wellness center and recovery

5/5/2025 10:28 AM

The Stables

5/5/2025 9:07 AM

I've had injuries over the past couple years so I haven't used these as much but would like to do this more.

5/4/2025 6:15 PM

Added gymnastics space. There are many students and classes going on at once. It would be great to have a bigger facility.

5/4/2025 12:07 PM

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Indoor pickle ball/

5/3/2025 1:49 PM

Indoor pool that is more kid friendly. Harper pool is not really accessible for young children.

5/3/2025 11:39 AM

Indoor pool with polar space for kids.

5/3/2025 9:07 AM

An indoor aquatic center that is more than just a lap pool. A kids' activity pool with a lap pool (multi-use facility) would be amazing for the town. It would be better if the aquatics facility also had a fitness center attached to it. So really, a large facility for aquatics and fitness

4/30/2025 5:50 PM

100

An indoor splash pad!

4/30/2025 5:04 PM

101

A soccer specific indoor facility for our growing Celtic Soccer Club! It is very much needed, as the winter training sessions were held across 4-5 different facilities and the spaces were not necessarily conducive to a safe soccer environment where the kids can thrive and grow. If the Celtic Soccer Club continues to grow and develop high quality talent, they need a specific space for the development of their players.

4/29/2025 8:00 AM

102

We need indoor soccer facility for games

4/28/2025 8:03 PM

103

More indoor turf space for soccer, indoor batting cages for baseball

4/28/2025 7:08 PM

104

more indoor turf fields

4/27/2025 4:46 PM

105

M/A

4/26/2025 10:55 AM

106

Tennis indoor

4/25/2025 11:46 AM

107

Not that I can think of

4/24/2025 10:53 PM

108

Dedicated turf fields--one for baseball, one for soccer, one for football, etc.

4/24/2025 8:05 AM

109

Larger indoor soccer facilities for both youth and adult leagues

4/23/2025 8:54 PM

110

Indoor fields for others sport other thank soccer.

4/23/2025 8:23 PM

111

Indoor turf field for lacrosse, softball for winter months.

4/23/2025 8:23 PM

112

Indoor pool; More indoor turf space

4/23/2025 10:49 AM

113

Pickle ball

4/23/2025 10:43 AM

114

Indoor water facility/ Water park

4/23/2025 9:17 AM

115

More indoor turf fields!! More volleyball & basketball courts - 3x are needed given our size and surge of popularity of volleyball & basketball youth sports! Equestrian is so specialized — we don’t need to spend precious funds to construct & maintain horse stables. Please build facilities that benefit the majority of residents not just 100 residents who are into horse riding in Suburban Chicago.

4/23/2025 7:56 AM

116

An indoor soccer facility would be beneficial for winter and for rainy spring/fall days.

4/22/2025 10:58 PM

117

No horse riding availabiliy

4/22/2025 9:58 PM 4/22/2025 6:31 PM

118

More turf fields it’s over used

119

Another Indoor turf location for football and lacrosse.

4/22/2025 5:42 PM

120

Better use of basketball courts and use if middle school gyms for games just like all the other teams in Travel basketball. The courts at Falcon are so awful for travel basket ball - no space and the kids get hurt slipping all over the place! Other teams use middle school courts and I know the district has amazing gyms that could be used.

4/22/2025 9:14 AM

121

More turf space available for park district sports when outdoor fields are closed/ for winter practice opportunities.

4/22/2025 9:14 AM

122

More indoor space for sports that get rained out. Space for practices to be held indoors

4/22/2025 8:49 AM

123

Would love to see an expansion of the adult fitness center and studio options.

4/22/2025 7:54 AM

124

More open gym time for kids

4/21/2025 9:42 PM

125

More indoor turf space

4/21/2025 7:58 PM

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Pickle Ball Courts

4/21/2025 4:49 PM

127

More indoor turf fields

4/21/2025 4:08 PM

128

Indoor turf for a number of sports

4/21/2025 3:54 PM

129

Turf fields for football. More dedicated football and lacrosse fields. More indoor basketball courts.

4/21/2025 3:42 PM

130

Horse Stable

4/21/2025 3:23 PM

131

Pickleball

4/21/2025 2:44 PM 4/21/2025 2:39 PM

132

Indoor EQUESTRIAN

133

Indoor baseball practice facilities for house and travel teams.

4/21/2025 2:30 PM

134

A quiet, peaceful event space for stress-busting activities like sound baths, yoga, and ecstatic dance.

4/21/2025 1:44 PM

135

Turf fields! It is embarrassing to have no turf fields when other communities have multiple ones.

4/21/2025 1:30 PM 4/21/2025 12:04 PM

136

Indoor facility for football so when it rains the kids have somewhere to practice.

137

indoor baseball / softball facility Volleyball

4/21/2025 11:26 AM

138

Indoor football field

4/21/2025 10:58 AM

139

Football, baseball and soccer amenities indoor

4/21/2025 10:54 AM

140

Turf fields

4/21/2025 10:46 AM

141

We need additional indoor turf space options. We currently are a large town and the only option to use indoor turf space is at Falcon. Several of our programs have to go rent indoor space/turf at other park districts and businesses causing additional expenses for the programs and parents.

4/21/2025 10:41 AM

142

More indoor turf facilities for football/baseball/softball/soccer. Falcon is not enough.

4/21/2025 10:30 AM

143

4/21/2025 10:23 AM

144

More turfed indoor fields or space for training soccer, football, and baseball

4/21/2025 9:58 AM

145

More basketball. Another Indoor soccer/football/turf field.

4/21/2025 9:44 AM

146

Indoor baseball facilities. More indoor soccer facilities to host games for Celtic, not just for practice.

4/21/2025 9:36 AM

147

Expanded capacity indoor turf fields for soccer

4/20/2025 4:36 PM

148

The indoor turf at Falcon is not safe

4/20/2025 3:34 PM

149

Indoor turf and basketball space.

4/20/2025 3:17 PM

150

We should have a complete indoor soccer facility that allows full park district use for games and training alike. To have communities like Lake Zurich to have far superior facilities to us is embarrassing.

4/20/2025 3:05 PM

151

Indoor soccer fields for our own league rather having to go to ELA.

4/20/2025 3:02 PM

152

Soccer indoor facilities

4/20/2025 2:50 PM

153

Ice skating

4/20/2025 1:53 PM

154

Pickleball courts

4/20/2025 1:13 PM 4/20/2025 10:28 AM

155

Build more indoor multi purpose turf areas.

156

Indoor pool other than harper

4/19/2025 9:47 PM

157

Full indoor soccer facility

4/19/2025 6:36 PM

158

We need more indoor space for soccer and baseball and basketball

4/19/2025 4:24 PM

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Another indoor turf field

4/19/2025 3:55 PM

160

Rock climbing, archery

4/19/2025 3:04 PM

161

Additional indoor soccer fields.

4/19/2025 2:40 PM

162

No.

4/19/2025 11:44 AM

163

Indoor pickleball … Harper college Pickeball courts are very poorly striped with only 1 foot clearance from the base line. The basketball court curtains are too close. It’s like why even bother with that kind of court where more than ½ the plays have to be redone due to lack of clearance. Plus the open pickleball times seem To be geared towards unemployed ppl where most of the open play hours are 9am to 12pm on weekdays. Not cool.

4/19/2025 10:44 AM

164

More indoor pickleball courts for evenings. Working people would like to play in the winter after work hours.

4/19/2025 9:50 AM

165

More soccer turf

4/19/2025 8:58 AM

166

Ninja course

4/19/2025 8:52 AM

167

Designated pickleball space

4/19/2025 7:23 AM

168

We need indoor soccer facilities

4/19/2025 6:51 AM

169

More indoor soccer facilities

4/18/2025 10:44 PM

170

Batting cages

4/18/2025 10:37 PM

171

Indoor soccer facility. Larger gymnastics facility with a large indoor floor area. Indoor pool with slides. Splash pad for kids.

4/18/2025 10:18 PM 4/18/2025 9:04 PM

172

Badminton

173

Indoor equestrian facilities

4/18/2025 6:41 PM

174

More Zumba and dance workout classes and inside/outside water aerobics .

4/18/2025 5:26 PM

175

Badminton! Rock climbing, music studio

4/18/2025 5:16 PM

176

Not enough indoor soccer and baseball space

4/18/2025 4:40 PM

177

More indoor fields for winter sports

4/18/2025 4:13 PM

178

Palatine Stable

4/18/2025 4:02 PM

179

Indoor playground

4/18/2025 3:41 PM

180

4/18/2025 3:28 PM

181

Indoor Aquatic Center which includes a splash play area and slides. Like WaterWorks in Schaumburg or Elk Grove’s Lagoon Pool.

4/18/2025 2:40 PM

182

Indoor soccer fields like other cities have.

4/18/2025 1:57 PM

183

More indoor turf or gyms on southern side since falcon isn’t super convenient for me. I also wish programs would be clustered ie baseball or basketball east/west or north south vs everyone in one place.

4/18/2025 12:54 PM

184

Indoor soccer field with boards, nets, and scoreboards like Ela has.

4/18/2025 11:31 AM

185

Cricket facility

4/18/2025 11:27 AM

186

Indoor soccer facility

4/18/2025 10:46 AM

187

Yes, we need an indoor soccer facility. Both my boys are heavily involved in soccer (as are my neighbors) and we are missing out on not having one.

4/18/2025 10:26 AM

188

We would like to see more indoor spaces, specifically for practice space during inclement whether. We would also like to see more indoor fitness facilities.

4/18/2025 10:17 AM

189

Soccer fields

4/18/2025 10:09 AM

190

indoor pool facility

4/18/2025 9:27 AM

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Indoor pool, batting cages

4/18/2025 9:02 AM

192

Indoor soccer, batting cages or indoor baseball facilities

4/18/2025 8:56 AM

193

Need more indoor turf fields! The one field at Falcon is not enough!!!

4/18/2025 8:15 AM

194

Indoor soccer

4/18/2025 8:13 AM

195

More space for indoor baseball and soccer during winter months

4/18/2025 8:03 AM

196

More indoor space to host outdoor games.

4/18/2025 7:54 AM

197

Dedicated indoor soccer field

4/18/2025 7:31 AM

198

Indoor soccer

4/18/2025 7:25 AM

199

An indoor soccer field for winter play. Kinda like lake Zurich’s Ela field.

4/18/2025 7:21 AM

200

More indoor sports/turf field options

4/18/2025 7:19 AM

201

Indoor soccer fields would be nice so prqctices and games don't get canceled so much in the spring! There are also not many options for indoor swimming facilities.

4/18/2025 7:01 AM

202

More soccer fields

4/18/2025 4:54 AM

203

Soccer

4/18/2025 4:04 AM

204

More indoor soccer options, available times, and jus better hours fro kids because of their school schedule. ..

4/17/2025 11:00 PM

205

It would be nice to have Falcon amenities closer to the southern border of the city.

4/17/2025 10:57 PM

206

Pickleball? Soccer?

4/17/2025 10:03 PM 4/17/2025 9:53 PM

207

indoor soccer turf

208

Dedicated pick leball courts

4/17/2025 9:34 PM

209

Study lounge. Indoor playground. Maybe a gaming area where tweens/teens can gather to play video games and board games?

4/17/2025 9:28 PM

210

More turf space!

4/17/2025 9:27 PM

211

More indoor space for soccer would be nice.

4/17/2025 9:23 PM

212

Palatine needs more basketball (courts) and soccer (turf) indoor facilities. These two can be used for many other sports during the winter.

4/17/2025 9:16 PM

213

We need more turf space for indoor sports. Most of the year is cold and wet so outdoors spaces just arent used. Palatine needs more indoor spaces for kids to play year round sports and stay active and healthy.

4/17/2025 9:10 PM

214

Soccer or football

4/17/2025 9:03 PM

215

Indoor soccer fields

4/17/2025 8:58 PM

216

Indoor soccer facilities that can accommodate growing organizations

4/17/2025 8:49 PM

217

Need another indoor turf facility besides Falcon

4/17/2025 8:38 PM

218

4/17/2025 8:31 PM

219

I think PPD needs much more indoor recreation space. All of the athletes and participants are subject to minimal practice times in winter because there is insufficient space for the population, and particularly the youth population, in Palatine.

4/17/2025 8:28 PM

220

No, indoor facilities are in good condition

4/17/2025 8:26 PM

221

Indoor soccer space

4/17/2025 8:03 PM

222

Turf fields for soccer!!!!!

4/17/2025 7:04 PM

223

Indoor soccer facilities

4/17/2025 6:41 PM

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Additional soccer fields

4/17/2025 6:27 PM

225

Dedicated indoor soccer facility

4/17/2025 6:14 PM

226

Indoor soccer facility is needed.

4/17/2025 6:06 PM

227

We’d love to see a facility similar to Elk Grove or Libertyville Canlan that could have multiple courts/ indoor turf and indoor hardwood gym spaces!

4/17/2025 5:55 PM

228

Indoor soccer fields

4/17/2025 5:51 PM

229

Indoor turf fields/ athletic center (larger than currently at Falcon)

4/17/2025 5:49 PM

230

We need an indoor soccer/multisport facility in Palatine

4/17/2025 5:49 PM

231

Indoor turf facilities for soccer

4/17/2025 5:45 PM

232

Indoor turf

4/17/2025 5:45 PM

233

Need more indoor turf options

4/17/2025 5:44 PM

234

Falcon is great, but the community needs more turf fields!

4/17/2025 5:36 PM

235

More indoor soccer fields/turf.

4/17/2025 5:36 PM 4/17/2025 5:36 PM

236

Lacking indoor turf/fields

237

Palatine Stables

4/17/2025 5:34 PM

238

Additional indoor soccer

4/17/2025 5:31 PM

239

There is a profound need for more multipurpose indoor turf fields

4/17/2025 5:30 PM

240

Large Scale indoor soccer. Useable year round.

4/17/2025 5:29 PM

241

Full size soccer

4/17/2025 5:26 PM

242

Full size indoor soccer/sports multiuse turf field(s)

4/17/2025 5:22 PM

243

More indoor soccer space.

4/17/2025 5:19 PM

244

More indoor soccer options for Celtic travel team. Indoor basketball tournament facilities and better pickleball and tennis facilities.

4/17/2025 5:18 PM

245

We need MORE indoor space. There is too little for our community.

4/17/2025 5:12 PM

246

Indoor soccer fields

4/17/2025 5:10 PM

247

falcon park fitness center

4/17/2025 5:08 PM

248

Indoor soccer space is very limited

4/17/2025 5:04 PM

249

Large indoor turf facility for soccer

4/17/2025 5:01 PM

250

We need larger spaces to support celtic indoors and out as a community club.

4/17/2025 5:01 PM

251

More indoor soccer fields

4/17/2025 4:59 PM

252

Indoor Palatine Celtic turf field

4/17/2025 4:59 PM

253

Baseball training facilities, soccer facilities

4/17/2025 4:58 PM

254

Our community needs a full size (to allow at least 2 full size soccer fields) indoor facility. Palatine Celtic Soccer Club is huge, and we are the only club in the area without a dedicated indoor space.

4/17/2025 4:58 PM

255

More indoor soccer space

4/17/2025 4:58 PM

256

More indoor soccer and baseball facilities

4/17/2025 4:58 PM

257

Indoor soccer facility with multiple fields. A large facility could include a hockey rink and/or indoor pool.

4/17/2025 4:57 PM

258

Full time indoor soccer

4/17/2025 4:56 PM

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more space for winter sports to practice - soccer/basketball

4/17/2025 4:55 PM

260

Indoor training facilities for soccer

4/17/2025 4:54 PM

261

Large Indoor soccer facility!

4/17/2025 4:54 PM

262

More indoor soccer turf facilities

4/17/2025 4:54 PM

263

More indoor turf fields

4/17/2025 4:54 PM

264

Dedicated indoor soccer fields

4/17/2025 4:53 PM

265

More areas with turf fields to meet growing needs of recreational sports in area like soccer

4/17/2025 4:53 PM 4/17/2025 12:44 PM

266

riding stable

267

Indoor football field and baseball fields.

4/17/2025 10:43 AM

268

Return of Palatine Stables

4/17/2025 8:31 AM

269

More indoor turf space

4/17/2025 8:18 AM

270

Horseback riding

4/16/2025 11:44 PM

271

Addition bating cages, pitching mount, and soccer fields for indoor practice

4/16/2025 9:43 PM

272

Ice skate rink would be wonderful

4/16/2025 1:58 PM 4/16/2025 11:21 AM

273

We need an updated equestrian facility!

274

Horseback riding lessons

4/15/2025 11:26 PM

275

Please bring back the Palatine Stables. I can’t afford to take my Grandchildren anywhere to ride now. It was the last legacy of rural Palatine

4/15/2025 10:39 PM

276

Horseback riding

4/15/2025 9:26 PM

277

updated and enlarged fitness center with updated locker rooms

4/15/2025 7:51 PM

278

Stables

4/15/2025 3:00 PM

279

I would like to see the Palatine Stables repaired as needed, or replaced. This is a beautiful and unique facility for our community and the entire northwest suburbs.

4/15/2025 10:39 AM

280

Pickle ball courts to be reserved

4/15/2025 10:02 AM

281

Stables and Equestrian Facilities

4/15/2025 8:45 AM

282

Keep the stables open!

4/14/2025 9:14 PM

283

Indoor horse riding

4/14/2025 7:28 PM

284

Stables

4/14/2025 5:20 PM

285

not that I am aware of

4/14/2025 5:01 PM

286

An affordable Equestrian center would be nice

4/14/2025 3:00 PM

287

keep the stables

4/14/2025 11:45 AM

288

Palatine Stables

4/14/2025 11:10 AM

289

Indoor aquatic recreation facilities.

4/14/2025 10:39 AM

290

Stables

4/14/2025 10:22 AM

291

Palatine Stables. More parks are not needed. There are already too many that are not being used. Adding Meadowlark was a waste of taxpayers money, there is already a park a few blocks away. Putting the money towards repairs to the stables would have been better use of taxpayers money and would have been a fraction of the cost. Estimate given by certain people at the PPD are grossly exaggerated and cannot be substantiated.

4/14/2025 9:46 AM

292

Pickleball

4/14/2025 9:20 AM

293

More indoor soccer space.

4/14/2025 9:06 AM

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Stables

4/14/2025 8:28 AM

295

Need Horse riding stables

4/14/2025 8:09 AM

296

Equine sports

4/14/2025 7:51 AM

297

The Stables

4/14/2025 7:50 AM

298

Stable

4/14/2025 7:49 AM

299

Stables

4/14/2025 7:46 AM

300

Horseback Riding

4/14/2025 7:36 AM

301

Stables

4/14/2025 6:59 AM

302

Well I wish I was an indoor pool at Falcon Park instead of a basketball court and whatever that other big room is. I Can't Get Around Much and that would be so convenient because I live right there

4/14/2025 6:53 AM

303

Climbing wall, ropes course, zip lines

4/14/2025 6:41 AM

304

Horse stables

4/14/2025 5:05 AM

305

Open art studio

4/14/2025 2:57 AM

306

Reopen the stables

4/13/2025 11:57 PM

307

Indoor pool for all ages but especially for kids

4/13/2025 9:49 PM

308

equestrian facility

4/13/2025 9:31 PM 4/13/2025 9:23 PM

309

Equestrian riding facility

310

Palatine Stables!!!

4/13/2025 8:56 PM

311

4/13/2025 8:49 PM

312

Indoor playground for kids, please!!

4/13/2025 8:33 PM

313

Equestrian

4/13/2025 8:08 PM

314

An Equestrian facility with indoor and outdoor arenas

4/13/2025 8:02 PM

315

Build on to Falcon Park / more gym space + add work out facility

4/13/2025 8:00 PM 4/13/2025 7:49 PM

316

RIDING STABLES

317

Stables with an indoor riding ring and facilities for the horses.

4/13/2025 7:07 PM

318

Horse Stables/Riding Program

4/13/2025 6:41 PM

319

Palatine stables

4/13/2025 6:30 PM

320

Bring back the stables and an indoor equestrian facility.

4/13/2025 6:14 PM

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Bring back horseback riding to Palatine! It has so many health benefits for all ages. It's applicable for both kids with special needs as well as kids with competitive ambitions. It is truly a family activity for all.

SurveyMonkey 4/13/2025 6:09 PM

322

Horse stable

4/13/2025 6:03 PM

323

More Convenient indoor po

4/13/2025 5:46 PM

324

Being back Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:38 PM

325

Equestrian facilities

4/13/2025 5:37 PM

326

Reopen Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:19 PM

327

Stables

4/13/2025 4:57 PM

328

Indoor Horseback riding arena

4/13/2025 4:51 PM

329

Palatine Stables please return!!!!

4/13/2025 4:45 PM

330

none

4/13/2025 4:43 PM

331

4/13/2025 4:40 PM

332

Fix the exist ing equestrian facility! That has to be cheaper than building a new one!

4/13/2025 4:38 PM

333

Mini golf maybe? Have really nice indoor offerings otherwise.

4/13/2025 4:35 PM

334

Another dog park on other side of Palatine

4/13/2025 4:34 PM

335

We need more options for indoor volleyball.

4/13/2025 4:16 PM

336

Stables

4/13/2025 4:13 PM

337

Racquetball

4/13/2025 4:04 PM

338

Stables

4/13/2025 3:58 PM

339

It would be great to have an additional indoor pool facility (besides Harper). Several other park districts have indoor pool facilities, with slides, ability to host parties, etc. Additionally, Palatine has a large and successful swim team. It would be great if they could host indoor events.

4/13/2025 3:55 PM

340

Indoor swimming

4/13/2025 3:41 PM

341

Horse Stable/Nature Center/Petting Zoo/Farm

4/13/2025 3:36 PM

342

Horse Stables

4/13/2025 3:32 PM

343

Equestrian Facility

4/13/2025 3:28 PM

344

Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 3:26 PM

345

Horse riding

4/13/2025 3:26 PM

346

Reopen the palatine stable

4/13/2025 3:24 PM

347

Equestrian camps and riding

4/13/2025 3:10 PM

348

Indoor pool with open swim times

4/13/2025 3:09 PM

349

Reopen Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 2:46 PM 4/13/2025 12:42 PM

350

additional indoor pool space

351

We don’t have an indoor pool and it would be a great feature for our community.

4/13/2025 6:54 AM

352

I would like to see more volleyball courts available for open play for kids.

4/12/2025 12:32 PM

353

Ice rinks

4/11/2025 6:30 PM

354

4/11/2025 10:09 AM

355

More indoor pools, or at least one more in the middle of palatine. Especially one for water aerobics.

4/11/2025 9:07 AM

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Stables

4/11/2025 8:49 AM

357

It’s a shame that Palatine Stables was torn down. It was a well respected stable in the equestrian community and shows the village in a positive light

4/10/2025 7:20 PM

358

cycle classes

4/10/2025 1:13 PM

359

We need more indoor pool space for the Tigersharks to practice!

4/10/2025 11:42 AM

360

Third spaces for teenagers

4/10/2025 6:07 AM

361

Equestrian facility

4/9/2025 10:14 PM

362

Futsal courts

4/9/2025 9:15 PM

363

Palatine Stables!!!!

4/9/2025 8:22 PM

364

Based on my grandchildren’s activities, it seems like there could be more facilities for sports activities.

4/9/2025 8:20 PM

365

A stable for horses

4/9/2025 7:50 PM

366

Pickleball

4/9/2025 7:41 PM

367

More indoor soccer turf

4/9/2025 7:38 PM

368

We need more indoor pool space. It is very limited. We also need more access to the indoor pool during the weekends. Increase family swim time at Harper.

4/9/2025 7:34 PM

369

Permanent pickle ball courts

4/9/2025 7:34 PM

370

An indoor pool, hot tub, and sauna offered by the park district would be a wonderful addition.

4/9/2025 5:32 PM

371

equestrian facilities indoor/outdoor

4/9/2025 3:55 PM

372

Stables

4/9/2025 1:14 PM

373

Additional indoor pool space options

4/9/2025 11:50 AM

374

Another Indoor turf facility

4/9/2025 9:32 AM

375

I'd like to see more rock climbing walls or ninja type courses

4/9/2025 9:31 AM

376

More pickleball time

4/9/2025 8:47 AM

377

Equestrian facility

4/9/2025 8:21 AM

378

Equestrian

4/9/2025 4:39 AM

379

Would like to see a larger indoor pool that could host water polo and swim team practices.

4/8/2025 9:55 PM

380

Horseback riding

4/8/2025 9:47 PM

381

Horse stable

4/8/2025 8:23 PM

382

Indoor pool for Palatine Park District Swim Team so the team doesn't have to move in between high school and Harper College.

4/8/2025 8:03 PM

383

More space for indoor soccer

4/8/2025 7:51 PM

384

i would like better availability for the PPD swim team to have access to indoor facilities

4/8/2025 7:39 PM

385

I would love to see more opportunities for kids of all ages to access volleyball courts after schools and evenings

4/8/2025 7:36 PM

386

Indoor swimming pool facility

4/8/2025 7:15 PM

387

A stable

4/8/2025 7:14 PM

388

Reopen Palatine Stables

4/8/2025 6:28 PM

389

Additional indoor pool space to help with open swim times or private lessons

4/8/2025 6:19 PM

390

The Palatine Park District should add more indoor pool space options. 6 lanes at Harper are not sufficient for the community.

4/8/2025 6:03 PM

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4/8/2025 5:30 PM

392

An indoor pool.

4/8/2025 4:53 PM

393

Long course indoor swimming pool to host meets

4/8/2025 4:00 PM

394

Need additional indoor pool space options.

4/8/2025 3:02 PM

395

Additional indoor aquatic facilities that can be used primarily by the park district aquatics program.

4/8/2025 2:55 PM 4/8/2025 2:35 PM

396

Indoor pool with lap swimming more conveniently located than Harper.

397

dedicated pickle ball courts

4/8/2025 2:04 PM

398

Reopened Stables

4/8/2025 12:16 PM

399

More indoor soccer fields

4/8/2025 11:45 AM

400

more dance studios

4/8/2025 10:39 AM

401

Indoor horse arena

4/8/2025 9:25 AM

402

4/8/2025 9:23 AM

403

Another option for an indoor pool.

4/8/2025 9:23 AM

404

Pool

4/8/2025 9:09 AM

405

Pickle ball

4/8/2025 7:55 AM

406

Additional facilities for indoor sports - turf and hard court.

4/8/2025 7:52 AM

407

Better indoor track

4/8/2025 6:57 AM

408

Archery, indoor golf range and/or simulators,

4/7/2025 11:03 PM

409

Rock climbing

4/7/2025 10:23 PM

410

Yes not enough indoor turf fields.. so many teams that need winter spaces and not enough spaces for them all! Spin offs of travel and park dist. Teams are going elsewhere to get indoor training times because we don’t have the facilities! We really hear more turf fields for every team!

4/7/2025 9:40 PM

411

Yes, please bring back Palatine Stables. It was one of the most unique aspects of the park district and provided an affordable and accessible way to get kids and adults riding horses. How the whole situation was handled was really unprofessional and inappropriate.

4/7/2025 9:36 PM

412

Indoor aquatic center would be nice. The Harper pool is not very family friendly. Also I miss the stables!

4/7/2025 9:32 PM

413

Yes, I would like you to bring back the amazing indoor facility and arena at the Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 9:30 PM

414

Horseback riding stable

4/7/2025 9:28 PM

415

equine facility

4/7/2025 9:26 PM

416

Dog training facility

4/7/2025 8:58 PM

417

Stables

4/7/2025 8:46 PM

418

An indoor pool that has better hours of availability. It’s too bad that a pool wasn’t included in the Falcon Rec plans. It could be similar to the Arlington Ridge Center but it’s not. Bring back the stables and actually take care of them this time. It could be a great money maker. You blew it.

4/7/2025 8:41 PM

419

Equestrian facilities you idiots!!

4/7/2025 8:37 PM

420

Batting cages, more turf spaces, larger indoor spaces

4/7/2025 8:30 PM

421

Indoor water park like Wheeling Aquatic Center

4/7/2025 8:22 PM

422

Pickle ball courts

4/7/2025 8:16 PM

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Horseback riding barn

4/7/2025 7:03 PM

424

Horse stables

4/7/2025 6:37 PM

425

Additional Indoor turf fields as many sports have to share one turf field at falcon

4/7/2025 5:58 PM

426

Need more indoor facilities to have open gym times

4/7/2025 5:56 PM

427

Indoor open gym volleyball for middle school ages

4/7/2025 5:52 PM

428

Indoor tennis courts

4/7/2025 5:35 PM

429

Indoor skating rink

4/7/2025 5:14 PM

430

Please consider shoveling/plowing path around Hamilton, behind golf course to Dundee. Splash parks

4/7/2025 5:04 PM

431

More turf fields

4/7/2025 5:02 PM

432

You need a better indoor pool with better hours for the public rather than Harper pool.

4/7/2025 4:47 PM

433

Equestrian

4/7/2025 4:38 PM

434

Horse stables

4/7/2025 4:23 PM 4/7/2025 4:08 PM

435

Stables back.

436

Indoor pool that is family friendly for open swim (not Harper) and has a splash pad/water slide.

4/7/2025 4:08 PM

437

Palatine Stables- Very Important

4/7/2025 3:45 PM

438

Reopen or rebuild the Palatine stables

4/7/2025 3:44 PM

439

Batting cages

4/7/2025 3:39 PM

440

Bring back Palatine Stables.

4/7/2025 3:31 PM

441

Indoor pickleball courts

4/7/2025 3:27 PM

442

Space for more senior citizens to get different exercises

4/7/2025 3:22 PM

443

Indoor kids pool or splash pad

4/7/2025 2:56 PM

444

Multi-purpose rooms. Bring back different fun activities from children to adults: pottery, sewing, painting, crafting, etc.

4/7/2025 2:52 PM

445

Would like additional indoor pool options for Palatine Swim Team

4/7/2025 2:43 PM

446

EQUESTRIAN FACILITY

4/7/2025 2:40 PM

447

Room rentals for evens

4/7/2025 2:37 PM

448

It would be nice for there to be a zero entry indoor pool space. It would make it more enticing for younger families to get a year round pool pass.

4/7/2025 2:20 PM

449

Indoor swimming pool/water park

4/7/2025 2:10 PM

450

Yes! An indoor pool facility that allows for long course swimming for the swim team would be amazing!

4/7/2025 1:56 PM

451

Palatine stables could be fixed and advertised more to gather more income

4/7/2025 1:39 PM

452

Indoor pickleball

4/7/2025 1:34 PM 4/7/2025 1:17 PM

453

454

Improve indoor toddler play equipment

4/7/2025 1:15 PM

455

HORSE STABLES-Seriously what a disservice to the community!!!

4/7/2025 1:06 PM

456

Additional indoor pool

4/7/2025 12:54 PM

457

More open gym times for young kids and families

4/7/2025 12:51 PM

458

An indoor family pool with kid slides and splash pad A kids play space indoor

4/7/2025 12:45 PM

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Equestrian

4/7/2025 12:34 PM

460

Equestrian Facility

4/7/2025 12:33 PM

461

I really wish you offered more yoga classes, especially during the day. I haven't been able to attend since my class was cancelled during covid.

4/7/2025 12:27 PM

462

Kids ninja style gym

4/7/2025 12:27 PM

463

Dog park

4/7/2025 12:24 PM

464

Indoor pools- splash pad. Look at des Plaines. They have indoor facilities and indoor splash pad. We live in IL- it’s not warm for very long and we need better indoor facilities for the winter months.

4/7/2025 12:23 PM

465

A tot play area at the community center that’s available every day not just two days a week.

4/7/2025 12:13 PM

466

Do NOT build another equestrian facility. It's literally the most fiscally irresponsible decision you could make. So many people the last one served weren't even Palatine residents. It's a wildly expensive endeavor that only benefits very few (but very loud) people. That money should be used for facilities/activities that will be utilized by a greater proportion of the community.

4/7/2025 12:08 PM

467

Pools

4/7/2025 12:06 PM

468

Improving the gymnastics area would allow for a ninja class. The one currently offered is in Glenview, which is way too far to travel.

4/7/2025 11:56 AM

469

Indoor pools/water park

4/7/2025 11:46 AM

470

Full Indoor playground

4/7/2025 11:44 AM

471

Batting cages, indoor skate park, Climbing wall/gym, indoor pickleball court, dance studio

4/7/2025 11:19 AM

472

Horseback lessons !

4/7/2025 11:04 AM

473

nature and/ or wildlife conservation or animal rescue and rehabilitation

4/7/2025 10:56 AM

474

Equine facility

4/7/2025 10:29 AM

475

Equestrian was such an amazing part of palatine and let us stand out compared to other districts. Plus provided invaluable opportunities for residents who many times aren’t traditional sports people. They deserve an outlet and opportunity too.

4/7/2025 10:11 AM

476

Yes! The stables!

4/7/2025 10:02 AM

477

Horse stables

4/7/2025 9:57 AM

478

Larger gymnastics facilities would allow for cheer to incorporate tumbling into their program.

4/7/2025 9:53 AM

479

Stable

4/7/2025 9:51 AM

480

Stables

4/7/2025 9:51 AM

481

Palatine Stables does not appear on this list, is extremely important to the community, and should be immediately made operational again.

4/7/2025 9:38 AM

482

A stable

4/7/2025 9:34 AM

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Skipped: 1,019

Yes

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

ANSWER CHOICES

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

RESPONSES

Yes

58.35%

863

41.65%

616

TOTAL

1,479

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Q15 If you selected “No”, please indicate the THREE facilities and/or amenities from the list that you and/or members of your household feel would be the most appropriate for the former Palatine Stables property located at 1510 W. Northwest Highway? (Can select up to 3 choices or ‘None’) Answered: 705

Skipped: 1,793 (863 skipped due to Q14 response)

Aquatics (indoor) Basketball courts (indoor) Community center/recreati on center Environmental/n ature education center Fitness and exercise facilities Performing arts theater Pickleball courts (indoor) Running/walking track (indoor) Tennis courts (indoor) Turf field (indoor) Volleyball (indoor) Aquatics (outdoor) Basketball courts (outdoor) Diamond sports fields (baseball,... Disc golf Exercise/fitnes s area

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Football ﬁelds

Ice skating

Lacrosse fields Large community parks Off-leash dog park Open space conservation areas Parkour/Ninja Warrior course Performing arts space (amphitheater) Pickleball courts (outdoor) Sand volleyball Shade structures Soccer fields Splash pads or spray parks Tennis courts (outdoor) Turf fields (outdoor) Walking, hiking, biking trails None Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

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Aquatics (indoor)

20.85%

Basketball courts (indoor)

7.66%

147 54

Community center/recreation center

7.80%

Environmental/nature education center

11.77%

Fitness and exercise facilities

11.91%

Performing arts theater

3.83%

Pickleball courts (indoor)

10.50%

Running/walking track (indoor)

6.10%

Tennis courts (indoor)

2.55%

Turf field (indoor)

26.38%

186

Volleyball (indoor)

3.69%

Aquatics (outdoor)

5.11%

Basketball courts (outdoor)

0.57%

Diamond sports fields (baseball, softball)

7.52%

Disc golf

1.13%

Exercise/fitness area

4.54%

Football fields

7.52%

Ice skating

3.26%

Lacrosse fields

3.69%

Large community parks

6.38%

Off-leash dog park

7.80%

Open space conservation areas

7.80%

Parkour/Ninja Warrior course

11.21%

Performing arts space (amphitheater)

2.55%

18 49

Pickleball courts (outdoor)

6.95%

Sand volleyball

0.71%

Shade structures

0.00%

Soccer fields

20.85%

147

Splash pads or spray parks

10.78%

Tennis courts (outdoor)

1.28%

Turf fields (outdoor)

16.74%

118

Walking, hiking, biking trails

13.05%

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Total Respondents: 705 #

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Turf Baseball/Softball Field

5/15/2025 4:53 PM

We need a beautiful, centralized location with outdoor turf fields for baseball, lacrosse, football. Putting turf in at Ost would help too. Every other town has a nice facility with concessions, permanent bathrooms and multi-use turf fields. Let's get caught up!

5/15/2025 12:06 PM

Rock Climbing Gym

5/10/2025 8:42 AM

Community garden

5/8/2025 9:45 PM

Please get an INdoor pool 9we don't like the Harper facility

5/8/2025 2:44 PM

No opinion on this topic

5/8/2025 2:44 PM

Dark outdoor space for astronomy

5/8/2025 12:46 PM

Palatine stables

5/8/2025 11:36 AM

Multi sport use facitilty similar to Gbur, but Gbur has many faults that could be improved upon with a new facility.

5/8/2025 11:12 AM

Large community playground with management on site, fenced

5/8/2025 9:39 AM

Sensory rooms

5/8/2025 8:34 AM

Cricket batting pitch indoor

5/8/2025 7:10 AM

Sell it, you have plenty of parks

5/8/2025 5:56 AM

Please add wrestling mats in the recreation centers and allow local wrestling clubs to use the space. Wrestling is a hugely popular sport in the USA at schools, colleges and beyond.

5/7/2025 7:38 PM

Don't rebuild horse stables, repair what is needed and then add conservation area with path leading to Deer Grove forest preserve

5/7/2025 6:02 PM

Community gardens and/or greenhouses

5/7/2025 3:55 PM

Archery targets like Dupage County Forrest Preserve. We don’t need more soccer fields, we need something different.

5/7/2025 2:57 PM

Golf dome

5/7/2025 2:47 PM

Garden plots for rent.

5/7/2025 2:36 PM

Don't know

5/7/2025 2:30 PM

skate park pump, trail for bikes

5/6/2025 10:49 AM

Mountain biking access to Deer Grove - fire pit, tools for bike repairs,

5/5/2025 6:02 PM

mountain bike park

5/5/2025 11:08 AM

Consider making it a preschool and smaller rec center in the evening with outdoor field space for nights and weekends.

5/1/2025 11:09 AM

Turf fields

4/23/2025 7:57 PM

Mini golf

4/23/2025 9:19 AM

Sports complex with multiple indoor soccer fields and basketball courts (Falcon park is just not big enough)

4/22/2025 11:01 PM

None. If this is to be prioritized, it should be done so without taking away or re-appropiating other physical spaces.

4/21/2025 11:28 AM

TURF! TURF! TURF! NEEDED...outdoor especially

4/21/2025 10:42 AM

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Sorry, not interested in the equestrian stables

4/20/2025 5:27 PM

Cricket fields

4/19/2025 5:43 PM

Indoor Golf

4/19/2025 11:08 AM

Golf practice center

4/18/2025 7:10 PM

Reopen the stables.

4/18/2025 7:03 AM

Indoor turf facility, batting cages, and ninja course

4/17/2025 9:52 PM

Indoor soccer facility

4/17/2025 8:27 PM

Indoor soccer facility

4/17/2025 6:16 PM

Indoor soccer/multisport complex

4/17/2025 5:51 PM

Turf soccer large scale could be utilized by many sports!

4/17/2025 5:30 PM

Keep as stables

4/17/2025 4:57 PM

Baseball

4/17/2025 10:44 AM

Horse stables!!!

4/15/2025 11:35 AM

As a Palatine resident I would not want to see anything in that location for a while. The people who forced this decision need to understand the financial impacts before rebuilding. Many people don’t even drive pas t the barn anymore. If you forced us out the way you did there should have been a plan in place beforehand to replace the stables. Backtracking now just makes Ben and Terry look even worse.

4/13/2025 8:54 PM

A water park with a lazy river etc

4/13/2025 7:09 PM

Put the Stables back

4/13/2025 6:26 PM

The stables need to stay

4/13/2025 5:42 PM

Keep the stables

4/13/2025 5:31 PM

Sell the property

4/10/2025 7:38 AM

Stay away from where Stables were! There are several GWEN/5G towers right there! So glad the horses are off that property! Cruel...

4/8/2025 7:44 PM

Facility and fields for Celtic Soccer

4/8/2025 3:59 PM

Sell the property

4/7/2025 11:04 PM

new stables

4/7/2025 9:59 PM

Batting cages (indoor and outdoor)

4/7/2025 8:30 PM

Equestrian center

4/7/2025 6:00 PM

Community Garden

4/7/2025 5:39 PM

No opinion

4/7/2025 4:17 PM

Update it and leave it.

4/7/2025 3:31 PM

I don't want to have an opinion about this when I am so unfamiliar with what is already available near me

4/7/2025 1:54 PM

Green space- picnic area

4/7/2025 1:45 PM

They blew it with shutting down the stables

4/7/2025 1:17 PM

New horse stables!!

4/7/2025 1:07 PM

Sell and use funds for existing sites

4/7/2025 11:46 AM

Indoor playground for winter/cold/rain

4/7/2025 11:45 AM

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Q16 How often have you and/or members of your household participated in any Palatine Park District programs and/or events during the past 12 months? (Pick one) Answered: 1,534

Skipped: 964

3 or more times per week 1-2 times per week 1-2 times per month A few times a year

Never 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

ANSWER CHOICES

RESPONSES

3 or more times per week

31.42%

90%

100%

482

1-2 times per week

19.95%

306

1-2 times per month

11.02%

169

A few times a year

28.03%

430

Never

9.58%

147

TOTAL

1,534

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Q17 If you selected “Never”, please indicate the reasons why you and/or members of your household do NOT participate in Palatine Park District programs and/or events. (Pick all that apply): Answered: 144

Skipped: 2,354 (1,387 skipped due to Q16 response)

Use services of other agencies Desired program/event is not offered I do not know what is being offered Classes are full Class sizes are too large Classes are canceled Fees are too high Program times are not convenient Poor customer service by staff Registration for programs is difficult Too far from residence Lack of transportation Lack of accessibility Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

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Use services of other agencies

29.86%

Desired program/event is not offered

17.36%

I do not know what is being offered

18.06%

Classes are full

0.00%

Class sizes are too large

0.00%

Classes are canceled

1.39%

Fees are too high

8.33%

Program times are not convenient

12.50%

Poor customer service by staff

0.69%

Registration for programs is difficult

0.69%

Too far from residence

14.58%

Lack of transportation

1.39%

Lack of accessibility

1.39%

Other (please specify)

29.17%

Total Respondents: 144 #

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

I just don’t.

5/10/2025 7:49 AM

kids are older or involved in schools

5/8/2025 10:59 PM

Just not needed at this time

5/8/2025 4:24 PM

No good reason. Plan to start programs at Fitness Center.

5/8/2025 10:56 AM

Special Needs Child

5/8/2025 7:39 AM

I am donate my time teaching dog obedience

5/8/2025 7:03 AM

Just no interest at this time

5/8/2025 6:52 AM

Work at another park district and use that instead

5/7/2025 9:02 PM

poor quality of teaching

5/7/2025 7:39 PM

Cancelled the women’s sports class

5/7/2025 7:04 PM

not interested in topics

5/7/2025 6:47 PM 5/7/2025 5:24 PM

Just do things on my own don't need program

Want ladies only programs like sewing and fitness offered during weekends or evening times

5/7/2025 5:09 PM

Not relevant

5/7/2025 2:31 PM

Children are adults/moved out. Busy with work etc

5/6/2025 11:34 AM

Lack of programs and times for working moms with 2 year old

5/5/2025 8:27 PM

Senior

4/23/2025 9:10 AM

Nothing of interest

4/18/2025 3:29 PM

Don’t live in Palatine

4/17/2025 5:25 PM

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Kids are grown; used to use all the time

4/16/2025 7:47 AM

Stables closed

4/14/2025 7:45 AM

Have not traveled to area recently

4/13/2025 9:21 PM

Walking is hard anymore

4/13/2025 4:40 PM

My kids are older now. They used to do a lot of park district programs when they were little.

4/13/2025 4:05 PM

No longer live in district

4/13/2025 3:38 PM 4/13/2025 3:33 PM

Child is too young for most classes

Stables closed

4/11/2025 11:31 PM

Lack of interest

4/10/2025 7:40 AM

Young family - plan to use in future!

4/8/2025 8:23 PM

Kids are grown and I travel too much to sign up for classes.

4/8/2025 3:42 PM

Lack of tine

4/8/2025 11:18 AM

Not interested

4/8/2025 9:25 AM

Kids have grown.

4/8/2025 7:26 AM

Programs offered are of no interest to me

4/7/2025 11:05 PM

Not interested

4/7/2025 9:28 PM

My kids are away at college or moved out and I haven’t participated in anything in the past 12 months

4/7/2025 7:42 PM

My children have aged out and I’m involved in their high school sports

4/7/2025 6:01 PM

Cost

4/7/2025 5:06 PM

Not aware that there are many adult programs

4/7/2025 2:53 PM

not interested in what is offered

4/7/2025 1:26 PM

I use outdoor trails outside of programs

4/7/2025 11:11 AM

No interest

4/7/2025 9:52 AM

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Skipped: 1,329 (147 skipped due to Q16/Q17 response)

Aquatics (lessons, swim team)

Athletics leagues/program s/camps

Before and after school programs

Cheer programs

Cultural enrichment programs

EGaming/Esports

Fitness and wellness programs

Golf leagues/program s/lessons

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Gymnastics/tumb ling programs

Martial arts

Outdoor/nature programming

Performing arts programs (dance/music...

Pickleball lessons and leagues

Preschool programs/early childhood...

Programs for people with disabilities

Senior programs

Special events

STEM (science, technology, engineering,...

Summer camps

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Teen/tween programs

Tennis lessons and leagues

Visual arts/crafts programs

10%

Satisﬁed

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Unsatisﬁed

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SATISFIED

UNSATISFIED

TOTAL

WEIGHTED AVERAGE

Aquatics (lessons, swim team)

87.91% 371

12.09% 51

422

0.00

Athletics leagues/programs/camps

89.57% 627

10.43% 73

700

0.00

Before and after school programs

88.72% 236

11.28% 30

266

0.00

Cheer programs

87.41% 125

12.59% 18

143

0.00

Cultural enrichment programs

89.90% 187

10.10% 21

208

0.00

EGaming/Esports

83.96% 89

16.04% 17

106

0.00

Fitness and wellness programs

85.35% 332

14.65% 57

389

0.00

Golf leagues/programs/lessons

88.21% 217

11.79% 29

246

0.00

Gymnastics/tumbling programs

82.17% 235

17.83% 51

286

0.00

Martial arts

87.66% 135

12.34% 19

154

0.00

Outdoor/nature programming

82.99% 200

17.01% 41

241

0.00

Performing arts programs (dance/music/theatre)

88.71% 275

11.29% 35

310

0.00

Pickleball lessons and leagues

80.50% 161

19.50% 39

200

0.00

Preschool programs/early childhood education

87.37% 173

12.63% 25

198

0.00

Programs for people with disabilities

76.67% 92

23.33% 28

120

0.00

Senior programs

74.86% 131

25. 14% 44

175

0.00

Special events

95.21% 338

4.79% 17

355

0.00

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) classes

82.50% 132

17.50% 28

160

0.00

Summer camps

82.61% 285

17.39% 60

345

0.00

Teen/tween programs

74.31% 107

25.69% 37

144

0.00

Tennis lessons and leagues

84.09% 111

15.91% 21

132

0.00

Visual arts/crafts programs

85.23% 127

14.77% 22

149

0.00

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Q19 If you selected “Unsatisfied” for any program in the previous question, please indicate what aspects you feel need improvement? Answered: 766

Skipped: 1,732 (147 skipped due to Q16/Q17 response)

I didn’t mark unsatisfied for any programs Does not fit my schedule Does not fit my interests Cost is too high Covid concerns Don’t know what is available Other (please specify) 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

ANSWER CHOICES

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

RESPONSES

I didn’t mark unsatisfied for any programs

59.79%

458

Does not fit my schedule

10.84%

Does not fit my interests

3.79%

Cost is too high

5.22%

Covid concerns

0.00%

Don’t know what is available

4.83%

Other (please specify)

26.89%

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DATE

The only thing I may be unsatisfied with is the lack of support from ppd for all recreational sports

5/16/2025 2:03 PM

Many tennis courts are in disrepair

5/15/2025 10:33 PM

Lack of support for affiliate programs

5/15/2025 4:59 PM

We have GREAT programs, we just need GREAT facilities. You have too many decentralized fields which results in poor condition/maintenance as you cannot keep up with it. Turn the community center fields and the old stables into centralized sports zones.

5/15/2025 12:08 PM

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I already this in a previous question on the survey.

5/14/2025 4:06 PM

Advanced swim lesson at Harper should have access to the deep end of the pool like they used to

5/12/2025 9:54 AM

Summer camp capacity is too low for demand

5/11/2025 9:07 AM

Free cultural events; palatine is a lively community with many different cultures and it’s not showcased in summer concert series or any town events

5/10/2025 1:17 AM

Difficult to get in to

5/9/2025 2:28 PM

kids athletic programs unqualified instructors and too many kids per instructors. Kids stand around too long waiting their turn

5/9/2025 11:55 AM

Need early morning fitness classes. The pickleball instructors are horrible.

5/9/2025 5:53 AM

Gymnastics facility was very run down

5/8/2025 9:04 PM

Not managed well

5/8/2025 8:57 PM

Not enough teachers for class size with toddler gymnastics

5/8/2025 7:35 PM

we need a facility like the ARC center in Arlington Heights,check it out & duplicate one here in Palatine

5/8/2025 2:46 PM

We’d like to see high quality performers at summer music concerts

5/8/2025 11:18 AM

Playground is open to public during school use

5/8/2025 9:40 AM

Park district does not have any swim lesson/club swim opportunities for teenagers that want to learn swimming but not compete.

5/8/2025 7:44 AM

Difficulty getting into kids gymnastics for toddlers, not enough spots

5/7/2025 10:13 PM

Those programs are limited or not offered.

5/7/2025 9:28 PM

Need to bring back Tai-chi for seniors

5/7/2025 8:57 PM

More outdoor options and for golf- league times for late afternoon - 9 hole for people who work

5/7/2025 8:34 PM 5/7/2025 7:51 PM

Lack of adult supervision of young teenage coaches

Had some health iss ues in the last 3 years so didn't use much.

5/7/2025 4:58 PM

The youth sports are okay, but the scheduling (1 day before the season starts) is unacceptable and frustrating. Unqualified basketball referees are a problem - my 1st grade boys are capable kf following all the rules in hockey. If they let things slide (like running without dribbling), they would never learn. The refs don’t cal anything and the kids don’t learn. It’s super frustrating. The scheduling is the main concern. But I will say this - I’m extremely grateful these sports are offered and we will continue to utilize them.

5/7/2025 4:57 PM

Instructors were not all that experienced

5/7/2025 4:53 PM

Restore senior discount and rates

5/7/2025 4:38 PM

Do not attend facilities

5/7/2025 4:37 PM

Some of the gymnastics instructors do very little instructing and will instead sit on their phones while the other instructor takes care of the participants.

5/7/2025 4:37 PM

Gymnastics programs could use an overhaul, both the space and the levels/structure. My daughter loved gymnastics but after three sessions, she was doing the exact same thing (as were all the other students). Boys and girls were taking the class at the same time in separate groups, and she spent half the class waiting in line for her turn. Grateful for the instructors and that we have the classes, but it could use an overhaul. Miss Wood from Martial Arts is PHENOMENAL and please keep her. Summer camps have mostly been positive, with the exception of some poor decisions/judgment from counselors. Karen Rude has been great to communicate with- responsive, flexible, and helpful.

5/7/2025 4:24 PM

Offer more classes in performing arts that are on different days

5/7/2025 3:48 PM

The lack of cooperation and support the park district provides to the numerous volunteer

5/7/2025 3:25 PM

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coaches needs re-evaluation 33

See previous comments about fitness classes. As for the before and after school programs, the after school programs end at 6 pm SHARP. If one works downtown, and gets off at 5 pm, it is virtually impossible to pick up children by 6 pm.

5/7/2025 3:11 PM

Not enough space for before and after school care for kids that are interested. As well as swimming classes. Very disappointing. Also not many options for STEM classes for kids under 10

5/7/2025 3:00 PM

I don’t like having to register for any of the fitness classes. I prefer the method that private fitness classes use which is to pay and monthly fee which gives you access to most of the fitness classes without having to register for them.

5/7/2025 2:49 PM

Poor facilities

5/7/2025 2:48 PM

Wider age range and time options for gymnastics

5/7/2025 2:35 PM

Not enough availability

5/7/2025 2:31 PM

PPD Head Coach needs upgrading

5/7/2025 2:29 PM

Not very well organized and the gym areas were dirty

5/7/2025 2:28 PM

Felt that the leader ship during camp hired could not handle the children's disciplinary needs and made it not fun for those behaving

5/7/2025 2:27 PM

Would like to see a pickleball league OTHER than Friday night during the school year. I like the Tuesday one during the summer

5/7/2025 2:23 PM

Overall programming is good. Swim lessons haven't been as successful for us -- our kids have taken multiple swim lessons at PPD but aren't able to swim well

5/7/2025 11:04 AM

Feels like the early swim lessons don't really offer as much instruction to really help the kids progress.

5/7/2025 7:45 AM

More tennis options outside of weekday working hours

5/6/2025 9:57 PM

More options for camps and lessons

5/6/2025 12:46 PM

More 22+ disabled activities

5/5/2025 8:22 PM

not enough team sport options for early elementary age

5/5/2025 7:32 PM

More up to date variety. Better training for staff.

5/5/2025 10:29 AM

Return the stables

5/5/2025 9:08 AM

We left the gymnastics program- and we left the program because of the coaches

5/3/2025 1:50 PM

I used to take my kids to programming when they were little but they were never worth the money. Instructors weren't great with kids and the material was lackluster.

5/3/2025 9:10 AM

Don’t feel like my child learned any valuable water skill from any swimming lesson he took

4/30/2025 5:05 PM

Need more facilities and space both indoor and outdoor for soccer and baseball

4/28/2025 7:11 PM

need more options for camps, once they had more options it was too late. Program are not run well, need better staffing

4/28/2025 8:58 AM

Coaching in youth basketball was insufficient

4/28/2025 6:34 AM

Not a fan of Illinois Shotokan’s toxic culture. We take our kids to the Garden Dojo in Barrington instead.

4/24/2025 6:22 PM 4/23/2025 8:27 PM

Programs are not stated funded. Not age appropriate.

My Kids state programs aren’t fun and not age appropriate

4/23/2025 8:27 PM

Too much politics in youth sports programs

4/22/2025 9:59 PM

Need more after school fitness classes with strength training. Hi school basketball league needs adults present to ensure that the rules are followed. Asking teenagers who run the

4/22/2025 5:47 PM

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scoreboard to follow the rules does not work.. 62

Lack of dedicated field space- time

4/21/2025 8:01 PM

There are a lot of people that are interested in gardening in this community. I think a community area in several locations for gardening would be nice. You could even have an area that would Serve people in wheelchairs or those who could not kneel down. You can achieve this by having planting tables gardening just satisfies so many boxes in a c ommunity park District. If people plant food or flowers, they can give what they don’t need to others. So this increases neighborhood and community togetherness. It involves physical activity, but in a different way, other than a sport. People of all ages can get together and when I had a garden plot in Arlington Heights, that’s just what happened. So many of us became friends in the summer and enjoyed one another, and it was seniors that had a lot of experience that could share with others and other nationalities that shared their ideas. if you look at neighboring communities, many of them have gardening programs. I can tell you that they sell out really very fast when they first go for rent or availability in the spring time. I have the park district could take a good look at something like this, and I certainly would volunteer to help set up a program or look to other Park districts for information for you if that would help.

4/21/2025 4:59 PM

Turf Football Fields

4/21/2025 11:05 AM

Not enough availability, also for the sports camp they should go swimming like the other camps do

4/21/2025 10:59 AM

No riding lessons offered

4/21/2025 9:59 AM

Variety

4/20/2025 1:54 PM

Need more offerings

4/20/2025 1:44 PM

Need more activities and enrichment.

4/19/2025 8:55 AM

Need more active senior focused exercise and fitness

4/19/2025 6:08 AM

Need more for 12+

4/18/2025 10:40 PM

Gymnastics facilities need to be larger. Need teen summer camp options

4/18/2025 10:21 PM

More free or low cost group fitness programs

4/18/2025 9:07 PM

Not enough classes or leagues

4/18/2025 5:28 PM

Need more options

4/18/2025 4:42 PM

The lifeguards need to be trained better for kids leasons

4/18/2025 4:35 PM

Quality of content

4/18/2025 10:11 AM

Lessons are too short

4/18/2025 9:20 AM

Not enough space

4/18/2025 8:01 AM

I would like to see programs that would work for young adults with a physical disability (not cognitive)

4/18/2025 6:53 AM

Basketball was full and my 6 year old could not participate

4/17/2025 9:42 PM

Facilities for pickleball leagues are tight and poorly lit

4/17/2025 9:42 PM

Need more unstructured options for this age group

4/17/2025 9:31 PM

Not enough after work options for adults. Saturday and Sunday T times are always booked because of standing T times which leaves people out.

4/17/2025 9:29 PM 4/17/2025 9:14 PM

Not enough offerings for indoor swim, summer camps and teenager programs

Wish there were more opportunities

4/17/2025 8:22 PM

Not enough availability

4/17/2025 6:27 PM

Limited availability for summer camps. Old gymnastics equipment.

4/17/2025 6:10 PM

Poor communication for cancellations (and lots of them)

4/17/2025 5:54 PM

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Update sound and props/equipment at Cutting Hall

4/17/2025 5:53 PM

Facilities need update & better maintenance

4/17/2025 5:38 PM

Ending of horseback riding program

4/17/2025 5:34 PM

Would like large turf field. Helps many, not just a few.

4/17/2025 5:32 PM

cost is veru expensibe

4/17/2025 5:09 PM

Volleyball program needs more instruction, skill development. Was staffed by Youth volunteers that spent more time on their phones than teaching the girls volleyball

4/17/2025 5:03 PM

Program fell apart after covid

4/17/2025 5:02 PM

Lack of facilities leads to late night practices

4/17/2025 5:01 PM

Lack of sufficient space to practice, play games- too many teams fighting for gym time

4/17/2025 4:58 PM

More indoor and outdoor soccer facilities with bathrooms at Celtic park

4/17/2025 4:58 PM

100

my little gymnast is not learning much. class does not push her.

4/17/2025 4:56 PM

101

Programs need an overhaul. Facilities do not support what is needed.

4/17/2025 4:55 PM

102

More senior programs needed. Gymnastics is a waste of money. Not enough instructors for the amount of kids allowed in each group.

4/16/2025 11:48 PM 4/16/2025 9:45 PM

103

Limited indoor facilities

104

While cheer seems okay, our dance program has been lackluster and could use some help.

4/16/2025 11:22 AM

105

Not happy with lack of instruction by the teenage instructors in the beginner gymnastics classes

4/14/2025 6:36 PM

106

Stables should never have been closed. Between lessons and shows, it paid for itself and more. More parks are not needed. There are already too many that are not being used. Adding Meadowlark was a waste of taxpayers money, there is already a park a few blocks away. Putting the money towards repairs to the stables would have been better use of taxpayers money and would have been a fraction of the cost. Estimate given by certain people at the PPD are grossly exaggerated and cannot be substantiated.

4/14/2025 9:48 AM

107

Palatine swim team coaches favor and help the better swimmers instead of all swimmers. There is favoritism among parents where those in charge give priority to their friends when we have to volunteer for home swim meets. It appears that Celtic soccer is doing the same. If parents have friends on a black team or another Celtic connection, for example, then your kid who may not be a great player would still get promoted to black.

4/14/2025 9:11 AM

4/14/2025 7:52 AM

108

Used the stables daily

109

You closed the stables where we were using services :)

4/14/2025 7:47 AM

110

Closing of the stables

4/14/2025 7:38 AM

111

I did not participate because it does not fit my schedule so I can’t say whether the activity is satisfactory or not.

4/14/2025 6:44 AM

112

Need more indoor and outdoor swim lessons

4/14/2025 6:36 AM

113

Would appreciate more natural habitat for wildlife within our neighborhoods. We really miss the Palatine Stables. We were so proud to have Stables in our community. We would like to have equine therapy offered through an updated equestrian center.

4/14/2025 3:07 AM

114

closure of Palatine stables crushed my daughter‘s soul

4/13/2025 9:05 PM

115

The moment news broke about the forced closure of Palatine Stables, my trust in the Palatine Park District was shattered. Moving forward, I will never contribute a single dollar beyond what I’m required to pay in taxes. The way this situation was handled showed a complete lack of respect for the community, and it left a lasting mark. I was incredibly satisfied with my trainers at Palatine Stables—they were professional, knowledgeable, and passionate. But despite their dedication, I will never set foot in another Park District facility again. The loss of the Stables wasn’t just a program cut—it was a failure of leadership and a dismissal of community values.

4/13/2025 8:58 PM

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There is just not enough classes offered for working parents. The summer camp fills up way too fast and you need more options (especially for tweens and toddlers!)

SurveyMonkey 4/13/2025 8:33 PM

117

More enrichment activities added to day camps

4/13/2025 8:02 PM

118

Save Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:38 PM

119

You got rid of horses for disabled kids

4/13/2025 4:49 PM

120

The aquatics center doesn’t let you in early enough if you have the first lesson so the lessons start late and then end on time, so we get shorted time.

4/13/2025 4:31 PM

121

I don’t feel my kids are really learning much in these programs. Too many kids with instructors that are distracted or uninterested

4/13/2025 4:15 PM

122

Instructor didn’t increase my knowledge nor ability in pickleball. Organization of pickleball leagues are a hot mess. Some teams had more matches than others after a week had to be canceled. Although matches for a night we both forfeited we were told we’d have a loss if we didn’t show up. That was layer corrected, but seriously?!?

4/13/2025 3:38 PM

123

More art/craft classes for adults should be offered. Mid-morning, mid afternoon classes for fitness and other activities would be nice for adults. Modern dance classes for adults would be nice. Like a combination dancing exercise class. A more easily accessible indoor pool for water aerobics and swimming laps.

4/11/2025 9:18 AM

124

We were satisfied with the Stables, but that is no longer listed.

4/11/2025 8:50 AM

125

I believe there could be more options for our growing senior population

4/10/2025 4:57 PM

126

Summer camps are never available and PPD Lacrosse was a bust

4/10/2025 11:44 AM

127

You have no dedicated space or proper equipmentfor one of the fastest growing sports in the country. This fixes prayers to pay huge amounts of money to for-profit gyms to have meaningful participation

4/10/2025 6:07 AM

128

The dance staff is wonderful, but classes are growing and I think the park district should invest more into developing this program

4/9/2025 11:29 PM

129

Morning premium fitness classes need improvement to better fit members needs, GOOD pickleball drills and lessons would be nice

4/9/2025 8:27 PM

130

Bring back the stables PLEASE!!!

4/9/2025 8:23 PM

131

Better run Volleyball league. Disorganized last year and this year.

4/9/2025 7:40 PM

132

More options for lessons

4/9/2025 7:37 PM

133

Program dropped because the stable closed

4/9/2025 7:32 PM

134

Please reopen palatine stables!

4/9/2025 2:00 PM

135

Birchwood summer camps are so hard especially if parents want part time options. Cost is for athletics are high and barely affordable to young families.

4/9/2025 12:05 PM

136

Need more

4/9/2025 8:50 AM

137

Structure, programing, availability

4/8/2025 11:43 PM

138

The Aquatic instructions for tots was very lacking. Our participant did not learn anything during the lessons. Also there are not enough activities for 2 year olds in general.

4/8/2025 9:49 PM

139

limited availability of before and after school programs

4/8/2025 8:34 PM

140

Preschool is free in a lot of districts. The cost is too high for only 2.5 x 2 days a week

4/8/2025 8:20 PM

141

Would love to see the softball programs have different levels of house league or allow players to play up according to ability

4/8/2025 7:37 PM

142

Swim team schedule is difficult because practices are at 3 different schools. It would be nice for the park district to have its own dedicated indoor pool facility. More theater classes need to be offered so the wait lists don’t get so large.

4/8/2025 7:19 PM

143

Summer camps need more variety in daily schedule - field trips!

4/8/2025 7:18 PM

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The summer camp itself was good. I selected unsatisfied for the lack of flexibility to transfer kids between camp and other programs (here swim team) without parents driving to the facility every day.

4/8/2025 6:07 PM

145

I prefer the golf lessons at Salt Creek better. They were more friendly.

4/8/2025 6:01 PM

146

Gymnastics room is disgusting, a lot of programs are too early for my children to make it on time since school doesn’t let out til almost 4

4/8/2025 4:12 PM

147

We need more indoor pool for swim team and year round swim lesson. Spots are way too limited to serve the community. Even weekend family swim have very limited time slot for family with kids and adult lap swim. We always struggle to find alone for extra practice or family pool time in shallow side of harper pool.

4/8/2025 3:19 PM

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It seems that the PPD swimming coaching team might need some reorganization. While I appreciate the coaches who are engaged and passionate about helping kids reach their full potential, some coaches appear less engaged and lack the drive to inspire the kids. Unfortunately, these coaches seem to be doing the bare minimum to make ends meet, which isn't setting a good example for the kids. The children are most impacted by those coaches who can truly be inspirational role models. I think we need new leadership to fundamentally change the current organization, just like any other company does.

4/8/2025 3:18 PM

149

More modern.

4/8/2025 12:30 PM

150

I was part of the athletic program of horseback riding 2-3 times a week and now we no longer have that program available. We also need more places for dance class es and updated studio equipment

4/8/2025 10:42 AM

151

Art classes were disappointing. Need more advanced and specific classes with teachers who know the subject

4/8/2025 9:32 AM

152

Summer camp at palatine tables need to reopen

4/8/2025 9:00 AM

153

Fitness classes a limited, especially yoga

4/8/2025 8:15 AM

154

Instructions are somewhat lax

4/8/2025 7:56 AM

155

Softball program and the lack of respecting parents boundaries. Face masks are not a need. They allow children to be scared and not learn how to play the game rifght

4/8/2025 7:53 AM

156

Programs tend to be understaffed and often have poor facility equipment. The equipment issue is especially true with softball/baseball

4/8/2025 7:48 AM

157

My grandkids were going to camp last year and the activities were the same as when my kids went in the 80s and 90s. Counselors were inadequately trained. A lot of bullying went on.

4/8/2025 7:47 AM

158

Classes are limited and fill up fast

4/8/2025 7:15 AM

159

Kids have outgrown

4/8/2025 6:58 AM

160

Not enough offered

4/7/2025 10:30 PM

161

Politics behind youth sports amongst coaches is unfortunate. Too many coaches/assistants allowed for one time and it controls what kids get on teams. Not sure of the solution, but having some teams where kids have kids from their school and other teams being a random mix of kids isn’t fair. Being able to play with familiar kids from school helps. Hard for kids to see several kids from one school on a team while they are stuck on a team without anyone from their school.

4/7/2025 10:28 PM

162

So many classes just don't fit a working parent's schedule

4/7/2025 10:24 PM

163

I wish there were better art classes for elementary school kids. More specialized and featuring different techniques and focusing on one thing for each class session.

4/7/2025 10:06 PM

164

not helpful

4/7/2025 9:55 PM

165

The preschool walkable from our home (parkside) changed their age cut offs and we had to take my daughter all the way across town. Hoping they change the age cut offs back so we can take my youngest there becaus e it's wonderful! We did not have a good experience at

4/7/2025 9:41 PM

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Birchwood. The summer camps need a little revamp or something, our kids didn't even want to go this year so we didn't sign them up. 166

The swim lessons are subpar. My kids did many sessions of lessons and didn’t learn much. In a few weeks at the YMCA, I saw a huge improvement.

4/7/2025 9:34 PM

167

Equestrian facility for all to use

4/7/2025 9:31 PM

168

Not much offered

4/7/2025 9:00 PM

169

Cost for recreational leagues increasing due to Park District outsourcing more and more programs

4/7/2025 8:32 PM

170

Content not great

4/7/2025 6:58 PM

171

Summer camps are so hard to get into or the hours don’t cover a care needs for working parents.

4/7/2025 6:41 PM

172

Summer camps timing is hard to work around sometimes. Sport programs have such low practice time

4/7/2025 6:25 PM

173

Leagues are not run well

4/7/2025 6:11 PM

174

You didn’t list Palatine Stables which was open in the last 12 months

4/7/2025 5:31 PM

175

Not enough summer camps. It’s almost impossible to get a spot.

4/7/2025 4:09 PM

176

No longer have equestrian facilities

4/7/2025 3:08 PM

177

Bullying from kids in class, teacher wouldn't correct poor conduct during class.

4/7/2025 3:07 PM

178

My child is too young to participate yet

4/7/2025 2:58 PM

179

Rude instructors

4/7/2025 2:41 PM

180

There are very few things available for teens (above 12 yr old). I would love to see nature / adventure cams for 13 or 14 yr olds. There are no e-gaming events or camps that i know of. But would also be great to have the availability for e-gaming camps that are more for 13 to 14 yr olds.

4/7/2025 2:32 PM

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Too many programs/lap swim jammed into one indoor facility. That facility is good, but need more options for the 10 cold months.

4/7/2025 2:27 PM

182

Not enough programming available esp for younger children

4/7/2025 2:24 PM

183

Limited offering

4/7/2025 2:11 PM

184

Better scheduling; also a nature center would be nice addition

4/7/2025 2:09 PM

185

Baseball has too few teams:::: it should be combined with RM/AH too many travel baseball programs. cheer needs to be for younger kids

4/7/2025 1:53 PM

186

Not available or the equipment is old

4/7/2025 1:52 PM

187

More women focused golf programs and programs in general that happen OUTSIDE 8-4. Women work, too, and not all seniors are retired.

4/7/2025 1:22 PM

188

Need more golf leagues. Pools need to be warmer for smaller children

4/7/2025 1:19 PM

189

Gymnastics for younger kids is complete chaos

4/7/2025 1:15 PM

190

Need more

4/7/2025 1:08 PM

191

Need pickleball lessons for intermediate and advanced players

4/7/2025 12:33 PM

192

Would like to s ee more programs offered in that area.

4/7/2025 12:30 PM

193

Sometimes things are hard to get into: summer camp, younger starting gymnastics swim lessons, etc

4/7/2025 12:29 PM

194

Camps are impossible to get into. Very few quality aquatics instructors. Sports kids inc is a very low quality program and we’ve had issues everytime we take one of these classes. Instructor is highly inappropriate

4/7/2025 12:25 PM

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Quality of gymnastics coaches is low. They are not interested in being there and would prefer to be on their phone instead of actively leading the class. CARE is great with good programming and staff!

4/7/2025 12:19 PM

196

We have four high school aged coaches. One is fabulous (Liana). But we aren’t getting the same experience as a friend is who is doing the week day program. The experience should be the same no matter the day or instructor. I feel we are missing out. (Parent child class)

4/7/2025 12:15 PM

197

bad instruction and poor organization

4/7/2025 12:12 PM

198

Could offer more nature based programming

4/7/2025 12:07 PM

199

While I am satisfied with the set up of each activity overall, the registration process is a nightmare. Trying to get into summer camp is like playing the Hunger Games, same with swim lessons or anything during a time considered appropriate for working parents. I think in the current economy, building out facilities that would allow for increased offerings or larger class sizes is necessary. Most families are now consisting of two working parents, and we want to be involved in our kids lives and have them in activities they find exciting.

4/7/2025 11:59 AM

200

Wish Summer Camp kids camp had field trips. Before and aftercare are good, I didn't see anything about school day out. That program is too expensive for just staying at falcon park recreation center. All other programs do not favor working families.

4/7/2025 11:19 AM

201

My daughter is finally old enough for the horse camps and it’s gone ! Very upset it was taken away ! I want equestrian center ! What’s really going to suck is all the lovely staff won’t be there. But horses are such a lovely animals

4/7/2025 11:09 AM

202

Although I am a non-resident I am within D15 boundaries and the Park District should reconsider charging D15 residents non-residents fees.

4/7/2025 11:08 AM

203

I wish there was a parent fitness class that had childcare as part of it; gymnastics coaches are awesome, my 6yo's current class is led by high school gymnasts who are not doing a great job, however; finally, the performance of Peter Pan contained outdated/disrespectful images of Native Americans.

4/7/2025 10:14 AM

204

The horse and pony camps my kids attended last summer no longer exist despite MASSIVE public outcry.

4/7/2025 9:59 AM

205

The swim lessons are just ok. We did a few when the kids were younger but found that they grew more at Peppertree.

4/7/2025 9:56 AM

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not enough space in the program and have been waitlisted over and over

4/7/2025 9:06 AM

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Q20 Are there programs and/or events not currently provided by the Palatine Park District that you would like to see added? Answered: 522

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DATE

Please reinstate programming at the now defunct Palatine Stables. It is essential to the development of young people and provides balance to other programming.

5/18/2025 7:20 PM 5/18/2025 6:58 PM

More turf baseball fields

Baseball, softball, soccer, football

5/16/2025 2:04 PM

More equestrian by reopening Palatine Stables

5/15/2025 10:33 PM

More support investment in youth sports; equestrian activities

5/15/2025 5:00 PM

A fully dedicated, outdoor ice hockey rink. This would be a huge draw for local organizations and would easily pay for itself. We currently drive to Rosemont and other towns to play on their outdoor rinks.

5/15/2025 12:09 PM

To payback some amount of apology and respect for the horse owners who lost the taxpayers stables my suggestion is to confer with each and everyone of them to solicit their suggestion on this question.

5/14/2025 4:10 PM

more senior fitness programs, more yoga classes

5/12/2025 11:02 AM

More outdoor pickleball courts

5/12/2025 9:55 AM

Save the stables

5/12/2025 9:22 AM

horseback riding

5/11/2025 12:23 PM

A M-Th Pickleball league. Lessons are available, but leagues are only offered on Friday evenings, which is often challenging

5/11/2025 9:07 AM

Would love ninja classes at PPD!

5/10/2025 8:16 PM

Youth programs

5/10/2025 3:51 PM

Volunteer cleanups of natural areas to combat invasive species

5/10/2025 8:42 AM

Gardening programs for youth and families at different locations, chestnut park would be great for the Winston park community.

5/10/2025 1:19 AM

Advanced drawing or art classes for kids

5/9/2025 5:44 PM

Question of Equestrian center? if it can hold its own or make a profit Yes

5/9/2025 4:47 PM

Indoor pools other than Harper.

5/9/2025 2:50 PM

Not that I can think of.

5/9/2025 2:29 PM

Weekday evening and weekend mornings - Pickle ball indoor courts

5/9/2025 2:04 PM

Pickle Ball courts

5/9/2025 1:59 PM

Workout equipment at Falcon park.

5/9/2025 1:16 PM

5/9/2025 10:35 AM

Early morning bootcamp. More senior fitness classes.

5/9/2025 5:55 AM

Flower arranging class! Contact fancy flower girls she’s awesome!

5/8/2025 10:12 PM

Free Community splash pads near playgrounds. Indoor bathrooms near Hamilton ball fields.

5/8/2025 9:47 PM

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Golf for kids ages 4 and up

5/8/2025 9:04 PM

Horse back riding lessons barrel racing and jumping lesions

5/8/2025 3:06 PM

Outdoor soccer for toddlers

5/8/2025 2:50 PM

outdoor night observing for Astronomy (lights out)

5/8/2025 12:48 PM

No, but the debacle of Palatine Stables still doesn't sit well with my family and I (and we didn't even use that facility).

5/8/2025 12:34 PM

No, I think there is a good selection and you guys always do great things!

5/8/2025 12:01 PM

Palatine Stables

5/8/2025 11:36 AM

5/8/2025 11:12 AM

Adult Pottery classes (free form & wheel throwing)

5/8/2025 11:03 AM

5/8/2025 10:56 AM

Ultimate frisbee

5/8/2025 7:09 AM

5/8/2025 7:04 AM

5/8/2025 6:52 AM

something for bikes

5/8/2025 6:49 AM

Need exercise stations/equipment in the parks

5/8/2025 6:24 AM

More stem classes Add an academy for stem learning

5/8/2025 1:32 AM

Girls softball with games that don't compete with Celtic soccer.

5/7/2025 10:51 PM

Cooking and grilling events

5/7/2025 10:23 PM

I’m clueless. Well, maybe hiking and walking events.

5/7/2025 10:16 PM

Horse stables

5/7/2025 9:47 PM

Weekend Tai chi classes

5/7/2025 9:28 PM

Perhaps "Pop" or fun outdoor music performances during the summer in an open area to allow for attendees blankets, folding chairs, coolers, etc. Very casual with local musicians or groups.

5/7/2025 9:05 PM

Tai chi for seniors

5/7/2025 8:57 PM

PPD needs a large, modern, centrally-located, multi-use Rec Center as befits an upscale village of 70K folks. Current buildings are ok but small, far-flung, and, except for Falcon, a bit dated. The Chicago area's greatest public space planner, Daniel Burnham, lived his most famous quote, "Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir one's blood." Also, there is no PPD-owned indoor aquatic facility. The Harper agreement was brilliant but its facility is on Palatine's extreme NW border and really only accessible by car.

5/7/2025 8:46 PM

The schedules for kids activities are very inconvenient for working parents. Would appreciate more weekend options for things like toddler / preschool sports

5/7/2025 8:43 PM

Touch a Truck Birthday Parties like the Des Plaines PD

5/7/2025 8:35 PM

I am unaware of cooking and/or nutrition classes. If possible, having these programs would be greatly appreciated.

5/7/2025 7:47 PM

Please add wrestling mats in the recreation centers and allow local wrestling clubs to use the space. Wrestling is a hugely popular sport in the USA at schools, colleges and beyond.

5/7/2025 7:39 PM

Triathlon Club

5/7/2025 7:09 PM

55+ Women’s basketball

5/7/2025 7:05 PM

I like the ninja warrior thing, but it’s offered too far away

5/7/2025 6:59 PM

More evening fitness classes at Community

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Simple fitness classes (like yoga) offered at more locations, like Falcon Park.

5/7/2025 6:17 PM 5/7/2025 6:08 PM

Masters swim team Running club

5/7/2025 5:53 PM

Volleyball for young kids

5/7/2025 5:52 PM

Senoir 3v3 basketball league.dont know if there are enough players my age that still play

5/7/2025 5:27 PM

Yes, as I've mentioned, the district doesn't provide any ladies only activities like fitness and sewing at times that are suitable for working moms as well as home makers.

5/7/2025 5:10 PM

Competitive Tennis or higher level tennis lessons

5/7/2025 4:52 PM

5/7/2025 4:37 PM

Equestrian lessons

5/7/2025 4:37 PM

5/7/2025 4:32 PM

adult rec leagues

5/7/2025 4:31 PM

5/7/2025 4:27 PM

So many! Look at neighboring towns. More family activities-- Mother's Day events, friendly contests/competitions (arts, crafts, etc.), more community events-- planting gardens, coming together for a cause. We need these types of things, and Palatine families are looking to be more involved.

5/7/2025 4:25 PM

Environmental education. Programs to highlight and/or encourage recycling, environmental stewardship, expansion of nature conservation. Community gardening throughout village.

5/7/2025 3:55 PM

Park District programs are extremely difficult to attend for families with two working parents. There should be weekday offerings for programs.

5/7/2025 3:52 PM

Classes for homeschoolers during the day (there are a lot of us)

5/7/2025 3:49 PM

More indoor sports camps.

5/7/2025 3:46 PM

Riding stables

5/7/2025 3:42 PM

Mahjong More classes clubs for Seniors

5/7/2025 3:29 PM

The Harper College indoor pool is not open to the public when there is a swimming class, which is inconvenient.

5/7/2025 3:20 PM

Organized walking groups.

5/7/2025 3:12 PM

The Palatine Park District needs to start financially supporting the Palatine Senior Center. For example, Arlington Heights supports the Arlington Heights Senior Center. As a result, the AH Senior Center provides programs that a far more extensive and far more superior to those offered at the Palatine Senior Center. In fact, although I am a Palatine resident, I participate in many more senior programs in Arlington Heights than I do in Palatine.

5/7/2025 2:54 PM

Open Gym volleyball for kids under 18 years old, Pickleball open gym for kids under 18

5/7/2025 2:51 PM

Indoor tennis for advanced students, tennis academy or tennis league

5/7/2025 2:50 PM

Not that I’m aware of

5/7/2025 2:50 PM

Indoor (winter season) golf options

5/7/2025 2:49 PM

More dog enrichment items. The Easter, carnival, and Halloween items are fun but we do need a class for our residents to have good behavior dogs (and owners). Prevent any issues with dogs and their owners and the neighbors/community.

5/7/2025 2:46 PM

More beautification of parks, more gardens, gardening, water pads & fountains, gathering outdoor spaces to enjoy community, nature, education.

5/7/2025 2:46 PM

Movies, either indoor or outdoor

5/7/2025 2:44 PM

indoor golf

5/7/2025 2:38 PM

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Garden rental plots.

5/7/2025 2:38 PM

more things for Teens

5/7/2025 2:37 PM

More food education and cooking with kids

5/7/2025 2:35 PM

Ninja facility / course for kids

5/7/2025 2:35 PM

5/7/2025 2:33 PM

Yes, I wish that Palatine Park District What concentrate on more people with disabilities since I am disabled and been disabled since I was 24 years old people suffer strokes and other disabilities in a young age and I don’t think Palatine Park District provides the disable with access too many things

5/7/2025 2:33 PM

5/7/2025 2:32 PM

Color run, food fest

5/7/2025 2:32 PM

Pickleball leagues on a night OTHER than Friday. The Tuesday league in the summer is great and I would like to see that year-round

5/7/2025 2:24 PM 5/6/2025 9:58 PM

Indoor pool activities/zero depth

100

I would like to see more attention paid to bike safety and biking activities.

5/6/2025 6:20 PM

101

Water polo

5/6/2025 12:46 PM

102

More gardening/horticulture/ agriculture

5/6/2025 11:36 AM

103

Trail through Marget Riemer reservoir pump house connecting through 2nd reservoir and wood street

5/6/2025 10:51 AM

104

Horseback riding and lessons!

5/6/2025 9:11 AM

105

More bike trails and lanes

5/5/2025 8:56 PM

106

5/5/2025 8:44 PM

107

Ham Radio classes

5/5/2025 8:22 PM

108

Reopen Willowwood Pool

5/5/2025 7:27 PM

109

Mountain bike access

5/5/2025 6:04 PM

110

cycle club

5/5/2025 5:35 PM

111

new bike plan and a mountain bike park

5/5/2025 11:10 AM

112

Reopen the stables

5/5/2025 9:28 AM

113

Horses and ponies

5/5/2025 9:08 AM

114

Return of the Stables on Dundee

5/4/2025 9:28 PM

115

Babysitting Course & Equestrian opportunities

5/4/2025 8:59 PM

116

Diving boards at Aquatic center. Snack shops at all pools

5/3/2025 1:51 PM

117

More programs that incorporate nature

5/3/2025 11:41 AM

118

Community gardening/composting Golf for kids More open gym opportunities (volleyball) Free fitness classes Community wellness initiatives

5/3/2025 9:12 AM

119

I am disappointed what you did with the stables shame on you

4/30/2025 5:06 PM

120

More theater arts programs

4/29/2025 8:02 AM

121

We need more indoor soccer space to play winter indoor soccer and host practices

4/28/2025 8:05 PM

122

Horseback riding

4/26/2025 4:21 PM

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N/A

4/26/2025 10:56 AM

124

Maybe more cultural-specific offerings for various holidays (Diwali, Ramadan, etc.)

4/24/2025 10:57 PM

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I can’t think of any.

4/24/2025 3:03 PM

126

Palatine should bring lacrosse back to the PD. But first, Palatine needs a lacrosse field.

4/24/2025 8:07 AM

127

Equestrian

4/23/2025 8:55 PM

128

The programs need structure and goals for coaches. So the coaches are all working on similar tasks each week.

4/23/2025 8:29 PM 4/23/2025 8:28 PM

129

Programs are provide just run extremely poorly.

130

Turf fields for football and baseball/softball

4/23/2025 7:58 PM

131

Piano lessons, cooking lessons for teens, more outdoor music events at the Amphitheatre

4/23/2025 9:57 AM

132

Polish Language lessons

4/23/2025 9:20 AM

133

1. More turf fields 2. Bathrooms & facilities at Gbur baseball field gazebo (not .25 mi away at playground or port-o-potty) 3. More our door baseball/football/soccer fields + outdoor basketball courts/hoops.

4/23/2025 8:00 AM

134

Horse riding. It was the one activity that made Palatine special.

4/22/2025 10:00 PM

135

Art and or sewing day camp

4/22/2025 6:32 PM

136

Adult modern dance classes.

4/22/2025 5:48 PM

137

We need more indoor facilities for field based sports (football, soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse, etc.). With these sports going year round, we need more space to practice in the winter months. It is hard when you 8 year old is finishing practice at 9pm on a Saturday because that is the only time they could get space to practice.

4/22/2025 10:30 AM

138

pilates classes

4/22/2025 9:50 AM

139

4/22/2025 9:02 AM

140

Host sports tournaments & 1 day events

4/21/2025 8:02 PM

141

I guess I’m repeating myself a lot, gardening. It provides a physical activity for all ages, fellowship for all ages in nationalities, food for many, and if you have too much share with others. It offers an opportunity to teach and learn how to can sauces and foods. If food isn’t planted and flowers, are it lends itself too learning how to dry flowers how to arrange flowers how to make wreaths for different seasons, etc. I also think that the dog park in Palatine is in a peculiar place, tucked in a corner at Harper College. Again, many other communities have dog parks, and again it affords people of all ages and nationalities a chance to share their dogs. Pets are a huge part of peoples lives. Pets are often a person‘s child if you will. I think we could provide something more so that you wouldn’t have to travel so far and have such a small area.

4/21/2025 5:04 PM

142

Horse Stable

4/21/2025 3:25 PM

143

My girls went to Palatine stables for summer camp when they were very little. This lead to a love and appreciation of equine sports and care. They have both gone on to continue riding and competing in the equesterine world and I credit their passion to having a VERY accessible park district program. Its an expensive sport, I know, but Palatine made it accessible and gave my children an outlet. It made Palatine unique.

4/21/2025 2:41 PM

144

EQUESTRIAN

4/21/2025 2:41 PM

145

I would LOVE to see stress-busting activities like sound baths and ecstatic dance! The closest ones I've found are in Chicago or Naperville. It's a fantastic way to help residents find peace, joy, and community!

4/21/2025 1:47 PM

146

I would like the park to rent the fields to the Jr Vikings lacrosse program.

4/21/2025 1:32 PM

147

4/21/2025 12:42 PM

148

More indoor facilities for kids to use.

4/21/2025 12:07 PM

149

4/21/2025 11:45 AM

150

e-sports, expansive indoor facilities / options.... many basketball courts / volley ball /

4/21/2025 11:30 AM

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tennis........... a large fieldhouse similar to the dome in the Wisconsin dells seems appropriate. 151

Parkour

4/21/2025 11:18 AM

152

Pickleball league or open time for under 18.

4/21/2025 10:32 AM

153

Summer League Swim team akin to the Arlington Heights Interpark program, this would help enable competitive and fun swimming for those in Palatine that are not quite at the Tigersharks level.

4/21/2025 10:27 AM

154

Wrestling

4/21/2025 10:24 AM

155

Please reopen Palatine Stables for riding lessons.

4/21/2025 10:00 AM

156

Ice skating programs

4/21/2025 9:41 AM

157

none

4/20/2025 10:14 PM

158

More STEM events.

4/20/2025 4:28 PM

159

A winter soccer league would be really helpful. Especially in Palatine with the winter we have. All Palatine residents have to elsewhere to have our kids keep playing.

4/20/2025 3:06 PM

160

Ice skating and equestrian

4/20/2025 1:54 PM

161

Dungeons and Dragons club and/ chess classes

4/19/2025 4:25 PM

162

4/19/2025 11:47 AM

163

Re opening Palatine Stables

4/19/2025 11:39 AM

164

More STEM programs in Palatine. More basketball for girls throughout the year and summer! Only boys were provided for spring catalog.

4/19/2025 9:53 AM

165

Teen events

4/19/2025 9:00 AM

166

Ninja warrior classes, more gymnastics classes

4/19/2025 8:59 AM

167

More dynamic camps. Flexible after school care programs. Additional availability.

4/19/2025 8:55 AM

168

More weight lifting classes for women

4/19/2025 7:26 AM

169

Indoor soccer

4/19/2025 6:52 AM

170

Add more varied classes to Prime fitness plan. Make classes 1 hour versus current 45 minutes

4/19/2025 6:10 AM

171

More STEM programs, Educational programs and Volunteer programs for 8+

4/18/2025 10:41 PM

172

Teen summer camp options. Indoor soccer. Community race.

4/18/2025 10:23 PM

173

Group classes that are free or low cost such as yoga or group cardio

4/18/2025 9:07 PM

174

Walking and running groups

4/18/2025 5:29 PM

175

Beginner instrument groups, badminton, craft groups

4/18/2025 5:19 PM

176

Outdoor volleyball

4/18/2025 4:14 PM

177

I would like a soccer indoor facility to be available year round

4/18/2025 4:06 PM

178

Return stable and horses. This is such a unique feature.

4/18/2025 4:04 PM

179

4/18/2025 3:29 PM

180

adult craft classes, knitting/ crocheting/ sewing

4/18/2025 2:40 PM

181

INDOOR SOCCER FACILITY

4/18/2025 1:59 PM

182

More exciting playgrounds, larger recreational workout centers, more soccer options (indoor and outdoor)

4/18/2025 12:18 PM

183

Indoor soccer league

4/18/2025 10:11 AM

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n/a

4/18/2025 9:29 AM

186

Field Hockey

4/18/2025 9:24 AM

187

4/18/2025 9:20 AM

188

Girls lacrosse at a younger age

4/18/2025 8:59 AM

189

No but it would bring in a lot of revenue to find a plot of land to create a similar facility as Canlaan Sportsplex or an area with many fields for tournaments and practices

4/18/2025 8:48 AM 4/18/2025 8:29 AM

190

More merit badge offerings for scouts

191

Not that I can think of

4/18/2025 8:18 AM

192

Horse back riding. My 8 year old is boycotting any Palatine Park District program because she is upset about the stables. She refused to do softball and Celtic because of it. She currently plays soccer at another club nearby.

4/18/2025 7:58 AM

193

Bigger indoor soccer facility

4/18/2025 7:28 AM

194

4/18/2025 7:23 AM

195

Floor hockey

4/18/2025 7:22 AM

196

4/18/2025 7:06 AM

197

Horseback riding

4/18/2025 7:05 AM

198

Programming for youth and adults with physical disabilities. (not cognitive). More focus on accessibility in our community and for events/programming.

4/18/2025 6:54 AM

199

More reciprocity for salt creek residents. My kids go to Lake Louise but we have to pay more to participate in PPD activities with their classmates because we live across Palatine Rd and in Palatine but a different park district.

4/18/2025 5:01 AM

200

I would like to see more soccer fields with soccer nets. Soccer has grown drastically and me and my son like others are always looking for places to practice.

4/17/2025 11:31 PM

201

Ice skating for teens, age 15+

4/17/2025 11:02 PM

202

Merit badge opportunities for BSA. Babysitting classes.

4/17/2025 10:59 PM 4/17/2025 10:57 PM

203

table tennis and badminton.

204

Riding lessons for kids and adults on horseback

4/17/2025 10:34 PM

205

More flexible summer camp options

4/17/2025 10:02 PM

206

Stables

4/17/2025 9:43 PM

207

Lacrosse facility for jr Vikings

4/17/2025 9:43 PM

208

More unstructured/ open community gathering spaces. Maybe second language speaking nights, a teen lounge, a tween lounge, more outdoor concerts and events, etc.

4/17/2025 9:35 PM

209

Men’s softball league 12”

4/17/2025 9:31 PM

210

4/17/2025 9:15 PM

211

Year round indoor soccer

4/17/2025 9:00 PM

212

Girls lacrosse

4/17/2025 8:58 PM

213

horseback riding

4/17/2025 8:30 PM

214

Girls basketball camps

4/17/2025 8:29 PM

215

4/17/2025 8:12 PM

216

4/17/2025 7:34 PM

217

More community events

4/17/2025 6:31 PM

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More summer camps that are all day.

4/17/2025 6:10 PM

219

Celtic is growing leaps and bounds. We need more space and fields that are dedicated to soccer indoors and outdoor a

4/17/2025 5:57 PM

220

Babysitting class Better fitness facility

4/17/2025 5:54 PM

221

Indoor soccer fields.

4/17/2025 5:52 PM

222

Horseback riding lessons

4/17/2025 5:35 PM

223

Large Turf fields can facilitate many practices for soccer and free up Falcon for others.

4/17/2025 5:33 PM

224

Indoor turf fields

4/17/2025 5:02 PM

225

4/17/2025 5:01 PM

226

Indoor soccer training facilities

4/17/2025 4:56 PM

227

ninja course

4/17/2025 4:56 PM

228

More indoor turf fields

4/17/2025 4:56 PM

229

A large soccer indoor facility

4/17/2025 4:53 PM

230

Community Tennis Leagues

4/17/2025 3:33 PM

231

riding stable

4/17/2025 12:45 PM

232

Flower arranging, senior focused exercise classes for those just starting a fitness program

4/17/2025 8:34 AM

233

Bocce ball courts

4/17/2025 8:19 AM

234

more senior programs, minimal walking, educational, nature focused

4/17/2025 7:56 AM

235

Senior programs, horseback riding

4/16/2025 11:49 PM

236

More summer camps for young children. Enrolling is so competitive, it’s horrible

4/16/2025 2:00 PM

237

The Palatine Stables are a pillar of our community. They have been since I was a child and I desire them to be the same for my children. Please show these stables and the people involved the respect they deserve.

4/16/2025 11:24 AM

238

More activities that welcome later learners. ie. beginning basketball, volleyball for high schoolers. My son is autistic and was not ready for these activities when young, and when ready to learn, had no options.

4/16/2025 7:49 AM

239

Horseback riding lessons at a stable that also has horse showing available

4/15/2025 11:28 PM

240

Please bring back the Palatine Stables. The last vestige of the rural farming community in Palatine. Glenview and Schaumburg have their living history farms. Palatine needs its stables

4/15/2025 10:41 PM

241

Horseback riding

4/15/2025 9:26 PM

242

more late afternoon/early evening/evening fitness classes at the community center

4/15/2025 7:54 PM

243

Community garden facility with water supply

4/15/2025 3:13 PM

244

Stables

4/15/2025 3:02 PM

245

Equestrian - please reopen Palatine Stables.

4/15/2025 11:10 AM

246

None

4/15/2025 10:43 AM

247

Horseback riding

4/15/2025 10:05 AM

248

Riding Lessons

4/15/2025 8:46 AM

249

More tennis lessons, leagues, lit courts

4/14/2025 9:14 PM

250

4/14/2025 8:45 PM

251

Palatine Stables Reopened

4/14/2025 8:25 PM

252

Horse back riding Open Palat ine Stables back up

4/14/2025 7:29 PM

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KEEP THE PALATINE STABLES!!! WHETHER THEY ARE REBUILT OR NOT, THOSE STABLES PROVIDE AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR YOUTH AND PROVIDE A HOME FOR THE HORSES!!

SurveyMonkey 4/14/2025 5:33 PM

254

Stables please!

4/14/2025 5:21 PM

255

Horseback Riding Lessons

4/14/2025 12:37 PM

256

More yoga and stretching classes.

4/14/2025 12:10 PM

257

horseback riding

4/14/2025 11:45 AM

258

4/14/2025 11:35 AM

259

Palatine Stables

4/14/2025 11:11 AM

260

Horse Stables

4/14/2025 10:25 AM

261

Stables

4/14/2025 10:23 AM

262

Stables

4/14/2025 10:21 AM

263

Please sponsor a Puppy Paddle Event again. It’s been a long time and really missed.

4/14/2025 9:54 AM

264

Palatine Stables. It should never have been closed. I heard people say that it's mostly nonresidents that used the facility. The same goes for the golf course, Cutting Hall, summer concert series, the pools, the parks, all programs basically. Of all facilities, the Palatine Stables is the only program that pays for itself and more.

4/14/2025 9:54 AM

265

Stables horses

4/14/2025 9:21 AM

266

Reinstate the equestrian facility. This is a valuable resource for the community and often provides a needed and well used activity center for special needs individuals, as well as typically developing youth. It is also a distinct resource for adults who are beginning and experienced riders that contributes to the unique profile of the Palatine Park District.

4/14/2025 9:19 AM

267

Fishing derbies, horse stables,

4/14/2025 9:12 AM

268

Horse riding lessons

4/14/2025 8:48 AM

269

Bring back the stables

4/14/2025 8:41 AM

270

Stables

4/14/2025 8:29 AM

271

Horse back riding at palatine stables was a unique and special feature of our park district.

4/14/2025 8:26 AM

272

Stables

4/14/2025 8:09 AM

273

Boccieri courts

4/14/2025 7:53 AM

274

Equine sports

4/14/2025 7:52 AM

275

Reopen the stable

4/14/2025 7:51 AM

276

The Stables

4/14/2025 7:51 AM

277

I would have liked to see the old stables stay open. Obviously, it benefited so many in this area. Cuts could be made elsewhere. I had no idea there were so many parks and activities as I use almost none of them. I love the walking trails and hope to use them more this coming summer.

4/14/2025 7:50 AM

278

Equestrian Facility

4/14/2025 7:47 AM

279

Stables

4/14/2025 7:45 AM

280

Horseback Riding

4/14/2025 7:38 AM

281

As my husband and I are expecting our first child, I'm sure we will become even more engaged with the Park District in the next few years. I want to make sure it is a priority of the park district to provide a diversity of experiences for all children, and not just open field space.

4/14/2025 6:59 AM

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Drop in activities for tweens and teens that are non-competitive but active, like bike skills, climbing, yoga, Pilates. Nutrition and cooking courses geared toward tweens and teens that

4/14/2025 6:50 AM

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Need more, always fills up very quickly

4/14/2025 6:36 AM

284

Horseback riding

4/14/2025 5:06 AM

285

Visual Arts facility. Pottery, ceramics, glasswork, sewing machines, knitting, quilting.

4/14/2025 3:09 AM

286

Palatine stables with turnout for the horses and the safety and wellbeing of the animals above a park district agenda.

4/14/2025 2:33 AM

287

Please consider reopening the Stables. It is such an important activity for so many people.

4/14/2025 12:26 AM

288

horseback riding

4/13/2025 11:59 PM

289

Repair and reopen stables

4/13/2025 10:16 PM

290

Toddler/preschool classes at times convenient for working parents. Indoor swimming for toddlers/preschoolers.

4/13/2025 9:50 PM

291

horse back riding stables

4/13/2025 9:32 PM

292

Equestrian riding classes for kids and adults

4/13/2025 9:25 PM

293

Reopen Palatine stables.

4/13/2025 9:05 PM

294

Until Ben Rea and Terry Ruff are no longer in leadership, I will not support the Palatine Park District in any capacity. And I’m not alone in this. Countless residents who were deeply hurt and frustrated by how the Stables situation was handled are now choosing to drive farther, spend more, and go out of their way to support surrounding park districts—anywhere but here. Trust in leadership is the foundation of community support, and that trust has been completely broken. If I can’t rely on the people at the top to listen, act with transparency, or value the voices of residents, how can I possibly trust them with future programs?

4/13/2025 9:01 PM

295

Palatine Stables….PLEASE!

4/13/2025 8:56 PM

296

Horseback riding, adult basketball leagues for women, bridge (card game)

4/13/2025 8:39 PM

297

I would love to see more events in towne square for the community to gather

4/13/2025 8:33 PM

298

The equestrian facility was a very important part of the park district and needs to be brought back

4/13/2025 8:09 PM

299

Babysitting classes

4/13/2025 8:06 PM

300

Fix or build a new Equestrian center for riders living in the area to use

4/13/2025 8:04 PM 4/13/2025 8:02 PM

301

More pickleball courts!

302

HORSEBACK RIDING LESSONS

4/13/2025 7:50 PM

303

Bring back palatine stables

4/13/2025 7:31 PM

304

Bring back the stables

4/13/2025 7:25 PM

305

Additional Pilates classes at Birchwood

4/13/2025 7:11 PM

306

Reopen a stable and offer horseback riding lessons to our community.

4/13/2025 7:09 PM

307

Just would like to see the stables come back

4/13/2025 7:01 PM

308

Equestrian

4/13/2025 6:31 PM

309

Horse stables and ridding

4/13/2025 6:26 PM

310

Horseback riding lessons and pony parties

4/13/2025 6:16 PM

311

Bring back horseback riding to Palatine!

4/13/2025 6:10 PM

312

Bring back palatine stables

4/13/2025 6:09 PM

313

I would love a martial arts class for adults on a weekday during school hours, because the only time I would be able to participate in one is when my child is in school.

4/13/2025 6:06 PM

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Horse stable and equestrian lessons. It’s such a shame that you closed the facility. Especially before gauging the community’s interest prior to doing so.

SurveyMonkey 4/13/2025 6:05 PM

315

More convenient larger off leash dog park

4/13/2025 5:52 PM

316

Equestrian facilities

4/13/2025 5:38 PM

317

I want the stables back

4/13/2025 5:38 PM

318

Equestrian

4/13/2025 5:26 PM

319

Equestrian

4/13/2025 5:23 PM

320

Reopen Palatine Stables.

4/13/2025 5:20 PM

321

Re-open the stable

4/13/2025 5:12 PM

322

Equestrian programs including those for people with disabilities.

4/13/2025 5:07 PM 4/13/2025 4:57 PM

323

Stables

324

Horse care and riding education

4/13/2025 4:51 PM

325

Horseback riding for disabled and able bodied children.

4/13/2025 4:50 PM

326

Equestrian

4/13/2025 4:47 PM

327

none

4/13/2025 4:43 PM

328

Bring back Palatine stables

4/13/2025 4:41 PM

329

More than anything I would love to see Heron Park made for family and playgrounds. It’s the only park on the only sidewalk in Whytecliff north of Gilbert and it’s just a large field

4/13/2025 4:41 PM

330

equestrian

4/13/2025 4:40 PM

331

Yoga in the park in summer

4/13/2025 4:39 PM

332

Horseback riding lessons.

4/13/2025 4:36 PM

333

I’d like to see more times for preschool age activities later in the day. A lot of us are working parents and would love to do activities with our young kids after school hours, but they’re only offered during work hours!

4/13/2025 4:32 PM

334

Palatine Stables Equestrian

4/13/2025 4:29 PM

335

Equestrian programs, more tumbling/acro focused gymnastics/dance

4/13/2025 4:15 PM

336

My son says a “Pokémon day” palatine wide

4/13/2025 4:12 PM

337

Equestrian

4/13/2025 4:07 PM

338

Equestrian Center

4/13/2025 4:06 PM

339

Horsemanship equestrian

4/13/2025 4:06 PM

340

More options available for working adults

4/13/2025 4:03 PM

341

Equestrian

4/13/2025 3:59 PM

342

None

4/13/2025 3:58 PM

343

Camps specifically for boys volleyball - it is now being offered as a middle school sport and most of the camps are girl focused/attended.

4/13/2025 3:58 PM

344

Would love to see an archery class for adults and archery range. Ironically, Cook County Forest Perserve offers classes but to my knowledge there is not one outdoor range in all of Cook County. Dupage County is about the closest

4/13/2025 3:49 PM

345

I love the programs, I live near a large park and did the noise to be annoying. Programs that impact surrounding homes should be considered. For example, pickleball should have reasonable hours.

4/13/2025 3:44 PM

346

Indoor swimming pool at Community Center.

4/13/2025 3:38 PM

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347

HORSE STABLE

4/13/2025 3:38 PM

348

Stables, more options for boys gymnastics, more options for evening fitness classes

4/13/2025 3:37 PM

349

Horse boarding, trail riding

4/13/2025 3:36 PM

350

Equestrian Facility with programs for riding/horsemanship

4/13/2025 3:30 PM

351

Please being the stables back

4/13/2025 3:27 PM

352

Swim camps 4-5 day in a row swim intensives during the year

4/13/2025 3:26 PM

353

Keep the main pool on northwest highway open longer

4/13/2025 3:20 PM

354

Kindergarten level basketball (teams with games)

4/13/2025 3:19 PM

355

Tai Chi and/or activities for active seniors.

4/13/2025 3:19 PM

356

Bring back the horse stables. It provided such an enriching activity for all ages. It provided employment for many young people in the area. It taught kids a valuable skills - confidence, caring for animals. And, it truly differentiated the town and Park Districts from other nearby towns.

4/13/2025 3:19 PM

357

Equestrian camps

4/13/2025 3:10 PM

358

Reopen the Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 3:09 PM

359

Equestrian facility

4/13/2025 3:08 PM

360

Ceramics/pottery

4/13/2025 3:07 PM

361

Stables. Stables. Stables.

4/13/2025 3:06 PM

362

Return the Horse Stables and Camps.

4/13/2025 12:46 PM

363

Equestrian program

4/12/2025 10:27 AM

364

Palatine Stables programs

4/11/2025 11:32 PM

365

nope

4/11/2025 10:09 AM

366

A makers space/craft room with craft supplies you can use while there, like the Palatine Public Library offers. Modern dance classes for adults. Especially dance classes that start before 8:00p.m.

4/11/2025 9:21 AM

367

Equestrian program/stables

4/11/2025 8:50 AM

368

book club, senior exercise classes early afternoons

4/10/2025 5:00 PM

369

cycle classes

4/10/2025 1:16 PM

370

We need more indoor pool space.

4/10/2025 11:45 AM

371

Horse lessons

4/10/2025 7:22 AM

372

Horse riding lessons, meaningful recreation programs for teens (high school, not middle schoolers) besides organized sports

4/10/2025 6:08 AM

373

I’d love to see more fun art and crafting focused classes for adults. Sewing would be particularly of interest.

4/9/2025 11:12 PM

374

Bring back the stables PLEASE!!!

4/9/2025 8:23 PM

375

A stable with horses to learn to ride and have birthday parties/pony rides

4/9/2025 7:51 PM

376

The PPD does a very nice job offering a variety of options to fit the needs of the diverse community.

4/9/2025 7:43 PM

377

Horseback riding

4/9/2025 7:33 PM

378

The park district does a wonderful job with live music, but I would always like to see more. I think the indoor and outdoor music scene in Palatine is one of our greatest strengths!

4/9/2025 5:37 PM

379

Th off leash dog park at Harper is not a “park”— it’s a hot mess boxed in by a fence. ;( lake

4/9/2025 5:24 PM

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Programs to increase awareness of sustainability practices at the park district and how families can do this at home

4/9/2025 3:59 PM

381

Yes! Please reopen palatine stables!

4/9/2025 2:00 PM

382

Ultimate Frisbee, kids. Happy to help coordinate and coach: krisztinajo@gmail.com

4/9/2025 1:59 PM

383

Horse riding facility

4/9/2025 1:20 PM

384

Stables

4/9/2025 1:15 PM 4/9/2025 9:36 AM

385

Indoor Turf facility

386

Additional indoor pool space

4/9/2025 9:11 AM

387

More historic/history-based events

4/9/2025 8:51 AM

388

Programs or one-time art classes during the day, (not specific to seniors)

4/9/2025 8:32 AM

389

Equestrian facility

4/9/2025 8:21 AM

390

STEM or any other intensive/immersive learning for early childhood

4/8/2025 11:44 PM

391

Horseback riding

4/8/2025 9:49 PM

392

Please reinstate the riding programs!

4/8/2025 8:38 PM

393

Stable

4/8/2025 8:23 PM

394

Absolutely not!

4/8/2025 7:47 PM

395

Summer camp needs additional programming and support to meet the community needs. There are not enough spots to meet the needs. Camp is very affordable but monotonous and repetitive days - need field trips, more themed activities, things to keep attention throughout the summer weeks

4/8/2025 7:19 PM

396

Equestrian programs need to be brought back

4/8/2025 7:15 PM

397

more indoor pool options. Harper is great, but more options are needed.

4/8/2025 6:45 PM

398

Reopen Palatine Stables

4/8/2025 6:29 PM

399

A master swim team for people older than 20

4/8/2025 6:10 PM

400

4/8/2025 5:34 PM

401

Equestrian

4/8/2025 5:19 PM

402

More senior exercise offerings

4/8/2025 5:12 PM

403

The level of programming has not come back from pre-pandemic times. Most of the fitness classes are during the day time when people are working. Specifically, yoga and pilates.

4/8/2025 4:56 PM

404

No. But the park district needs to do a better job working with outside programs that provide the main sports in which most kids participate - Celtic, PYBS, PAFA, etc. Most of the community thinks these are park district programs and they aren’t. If the park district wants these programs to be available through the district, work WITH the coordinators, not against them. Or start your own programs….

4/8/2025 4:37 PM

405

new bike plan

4/8/2025 4:22 PM

406

Horseback riding

4/8/2025 3:52 PM

407

Babysitting Certification course

4/8/2025 3:46 PM

408

Intro to Pickleball in the evenings and weekends

4/8/2025 3:43 PM 4/8/2025 2:09 PM

409

Indoor walking space more centrally located which Falcon is not...

410

Bring back the stables. Also cut the crap on the lack of transparency. You didn’t fool anyone.

4/8/2025 1:42 PM

411

Equestrian

4/8/2025 12:52 PM

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412

Better dog park

4/8/2025 11:18 AM

413

Free outdoor splash pads

4/8/2025 10:58 AM

414

Horseback riding

4/8/2025 10:43 AM

415

Learn to play bridge

4/8/2025 10:21 AM

416

Horseback riding trails

4/8/2025 10:11 AM

417

Fencing

4/8/2025 9:46 AM

418

Horse shows

4/8/2025 9:26 AM

419

4/8/2025 9:25 AM

420

Senior day trips

4/8/2025 9:13 AM

421

Programs for 5 yr olds offered at a time working parents can take their children to those classes

4/8/2025 9:04 AM

422

Palatine stables

4/8/2025 9:00 AM

423

Senior fitness

4/8/2025 8:16 AM

424

Stables

4/8/2025 7:56 AM

425

Equestrian Riding Lessons

4/8/2025 7:32 AM

426

Equestrian lessons/clubs

4/8/2025 12:42 AM

427

Equestrian center

4/7/2025 11:50 PM

428

Bicycling events, archery, golf tournaments/leagues for different handicap levels. Teen club or teen specific activities that are not all sports oriented.

4/7/2025 11:10 PM

429

More adult cultural, visual art, senior trips, educational for adults/seniors

4/7/2025 10:31 PM

430

stables

4/7/2025 10:00 PM

431

4/7/2025 9:56 PM

432

Indoor swimming expansion (would love to have a dedicated park district pool with more for families). Foot Golf at Palatine Hills was fun. Wish the outdoor pools stayed open a few weeks later in the year.

4/7/2025 9:50 PM

433

Yes turf fields for indoor and outdoor..

4/7/2025 9:45 PM

434

We would love to have equestrian services back. It was such a unique part of Palatine Park District.

4/7/2025 9:43 PM

435

Yes, Palatine Stables, the thriving equestrian facility that gives access and program to people of all abilities.

4/7/2025 9:32 PM

436

Horseback riding

4/7/2025 9:28 PM

437

equine facility

4/7/2025 9:28 PM

438

Horseback riding lessons

4/7/2025 9:18 PM

439

Senior offerings., some su urban have volunteers assem ling to walk shelter dogs for an adventure outdoors. We have SECOND CITY shelter in our midst.. let's help!!

4/7/2025 9:04 PM

440

Horse stables

4/7/2025 8:47 PM

441

Tai Chi at Falco. Park

4/7/2025 8:44 PM

442

Equestrian you dumbos!

4/7/2025 8:38 PM

443

Equestrian

4/7/2025 8:33 PM

444

More baseball and softball instruction year round

4/7/2025 8:32 PM

445

I'd like to see the Palatine stables open up again. I think the park district could have made some money off of this if they advertised it more and kept up the facility.

4/7/2025 8:31 PM

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446

Equestrian

4/7/2025 8:20 PM

447

Equestrian Center

4/7/2025 8:20 PM

448

More family swim time at Harper

4/7/2025 8:03 PM

449

I would like us to have horses again in Palatine.

4/7/2025 7:40 PM

450

Stables

4/7/2025 7:11 PM

451

Please bring back horse back riding lessons and the stables.

4/7/2025 6:41 PM

452

Football and lacrosse

4/7/2025 6:25 PM

453

Silver Sneakers Program.

4/7/2025 5:56 PM

454

You provide too much, and our taxes are too high. Do not increase the tax levy from the Park District. I'm not asking you to do more with less; do less with less. The park district program catalog is way too large.

4/7/2025 5:41 PM

455

Equestrian

4/7/2025 5:31 PM

456

More concerts

4/7/2025 5:15 PM

457

Silver Sneakers! Arlington Heights, Mt. Prospect, Barrington, Schaumburg, and Wheeling offer Silver Sneakers, yet Palatine does not.

4/7/2025 5:08 PM

458

The equestrian facility needs to come back and also needs to be close to the trails in Deer Grove.

4/7/2025 4:48 PM

459

Horse stables

4/7/2025 4:24 PM

460

stables and riding lessons

4/7/2025 3:48 PM

461

I am pissed about the lack of transparency and misinformation provided to the town re: the Palatine Stables and its closing. I will not support the Palatine Park District again due to the deplorable behavior of the majority of the board.

4/7/2025 3:47 PM

462

Lower cost classes for seniors

4/7/2025 3:23 PM

463

Horseback riding. It's a unique opportunity no one else offers

4/7/2025 3:15 PM

464

No glad the stables are gone

4/7/2025 3:11 PM

465

Equestrian facility for horseback riding

4/7/2025 3:08 PM

466

Equestrian and other animal educational and experience facilities and programs. Hands on care, not jus t staring through a tank/cage/fence.

4/7/2025 3:08 PM

467

Horseback riding lessons

4/7/2025 2:59 PM

468

More toddler programs

4/7/2025 2:58 PM

469

Yes! Adult-themed options: Pottery, more tennis lessons (around times that people who work 9-5 can attend!), pickleball, horse-riding lessons, outdoor garden classes and craft opportunities..Rollerblading!

4/7/2025 2:54 PM

470

EQUESTRIAN

4/7/2025 2:42 PM

471

There are s o many things available for different groups of kids but very lacking for 13 to 15 yr olds. I would love to see options for that group (goroup of kids not yet able to work but also I don't want my kid to sit around at home all day on a phone or computer).

4/7/2025 2:34 PM

472

Classes during the weekday mornings for preschoolers with play activities/enrichment. Play groups for younger children and baby groups for new moms to help foster community

4/7/2025 2:26 PM

473

Coding classes, e sports, pilates classes

4/7/2025 2:11 PM

474

Senior exercises classes

4/7/2025 1:56 PM

475

not sure

4/7/2025 1:55 PM

476

Kindergarten poms/Cheer

4/7/2025 1:53 PM

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Yes teen camp like hoffman estates have ....

4/7/2025 1:52 PM

478

Horse riding lessons and taking care of the horses lessons would be awesome

4/7/2025 1:41 PM

479

I would like Palatine stables brought back to life so young and old alike can enjoy and learn to care for horses. It’s a shame the stables were closed

4/7/2025 1:32 PM

480

Astronomy club

4/7/2025 1:28 PM

481

4/7/2025 1:26 PM

482

More summer concerts, community entertainment.

4/7/2025 1:22 PM

483

More for young children.

4/7/2025 1:20 PM

484

A facility like Randall Oaks Zoo ran by the Dundee Township Park Dist could bring in additional funding for the park district. That facility is pretty busy during warmer months, and they have great events. If a new equestrian facility is built, this type of facility could be added to bring in additional revenue.

4/7/2025 1:19 PM

485

4/7/2025 1:18 PM

486

Horse stables

4/7/2025 1:09 PM

487

I can’t think of anything. There are currently a lot of programs provided through the park district.

4/7/2025 1:08 PM

488

more fun programs for young adults, mainly seems like fitness and athletics for any one over 18, would be nice to have more classes such as cultural arts or something and having some classes be for certain age groups (such as 20s and 30s) would be nice to help connect with people of a similar age, there are classes that you have to be a certain age for (must be 30+ or 50+ etc) but there's nothing for only young adults

4/7/2025 1:04 PM

489

Dog friendly events and more volunteer events

4/7/2025 1:00 PM

490

Horse camp

4/7/2025 12:57 PM

491

equestrian

4/7/2025 12:42 PM

492

equestrian facilities

4/7/2025 12:41 PM

493

Yes they had a beautiful equestrian program . I would like to see it return

4/7/2025 12:35 PM

494

Equestrian Facility

4/7/2025 12:33 PM

495

Bring back Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 12:33 PM

496

Additional yoga classes Child ninja warrior programs Child STEAM classes

4/7/2025 12:32 PM

497

Adult dance could be a fun class - line dancing etc

4/7/2025 12:31 PM

498

Bring back the horses

4/7/2025 12:19 PM

499

This Village desperately needs more music. And I'm not talking about cheesy local bar cover bands under a gazebo. I mean a music series with some culture...jazz, blues, Americana... We've fallen behind so many communities around us.

4/7/2025 12:15 PM

500

Equestrian

4/7/2025 12:13 PM

501

Horse, nature based, more art

4/7/2025 12:08 PM

502

Free Off leash dog parks in the neighborhoods

4/7/2025 12:07 PM

503

Equestrian

4/7/2025 12:07 PM

504

Please bring back the Equestrian Center!

4/7/2025 11:53 AM

505

Culturally diverse programming

4/7/2025 11:51 AM

506

Campouts. Events for school age to teen kids.

4/7/2025 11:35 AM

507

Equestrian facility in Palatine

4/7/2025 11:21 AM

508

Fall fest was a popular event. Need to bring that back. Nature type programs would be nice.

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Equestrian center

4/7/2025 11:09 AM

510

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4/7/2025 11:08 AM

511

Please save the Stables!

4/7/2025 10:40 AM

512

Equestrian. And therapeutic riding. So important for so many

4/7/2025 10:35 AM

513

A parent fitness class that has childcare built in. I get if you can't offer around the clock childcare, but if there were a parent fitness class (Crossfit style?) + childcare or a kid fitness class as a set activity, that would be amazing.

4/7/2025 10:15 AM

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Equine activities

4/7/2025 10:00 AM

515

I’d like the park district to repair or rebuild an equestrian center ASAP so that my kids can ride again.

4/7/2025 10:00 AM

516

Bring back Palatine stables!

4/7/2025 9:58 AM

517

A riding program.

4/7/2025 9:57 AM

518

Horse riding

4/7/2025 9:52 AM

519

Equestrian programs for special needs

4/7/2025 9:52 AM

520

I would like to see the horse/equestrian facility and program be a priority for the Palatine Park District. The community has treasured the Palatine Stables for generations. This invaluable and distinctive program must be invested in and continued.

4/7/2025 9:39 AM

521

An equestrian facility. Improved Amphitheatre area. Falcon needs lockers and locker rooms.

4/7/2025 9:36 AM

522

Equestrian

4/7/2025 9:33 AM

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Skipped: 1,107

Emphasize environmental preservation Expand/improve program options and special... Focus on and demonstrate green energy... Focus on bettering health and... Innovation and emerging trends Maintain existing infrastructure New park and facility improvements Preserve and improve natural areas Regional magnet for activities Safety and security of public spaces Special events 0

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Emphasize environmental preservation

22.57% 314

12.80% 178

11.50% 160

8.27% 115

8.99% 125

8.34% 116

7.62% 106

6.40% 89

5.03% 70

5.54% 77

2.95% 41

Expand/improve program options and special events

16.10% 224

24.51% 341

14.09% 196

14.45% 201

9.92% 138

7.62% 106

5.25% 73

4.17% 58

1.87% 26

1.73% 24

0.29% 4

Focus on and demonstrate green energy practices & policies

2.08% 29

7.26% 101

15.38% 214

9.85% 137

9.78% 136

9.56% 133

10.50% 146

9.13% 127

8.48% 118

7.19% 100

10.78% 150

Focus on bettering health and wellness offerings

5.97% 83

8.77% 122

11.93% 166

19.27% 268

14.02% 195

11.57% 161

10.42% 145

8.41% 117

5.32% 74

2.95% 41

1.37% 19

Innovation and emerging trends

1.44% 20

3.38% 47

4.82% 67

8.63% 120

17.54% 244

14.02% 195

13.37% 186

12.01% 167

11.79% 164

7.76% 108

5.25% 73

Maintain existing infrastructure

13.01% 181

16.03% 223

11.93% 166

9.63% 134

10.64% 148

17.11% 238

8.84% 123

5.25% 73

3.45% 48

2.44% 34

1.65% 23

New park and facility improvements

24.08% 335

11.65% 162

8.63% 120

6.69% 93

7.33% 102

8.05% 112

15.74% 219

8.20% 114

4.89% 68

2.95% 41

1.80% 25

Preserve and improve natural areas

4.39% 61

7.40% 103

8.20% 114

8.84% 123

7.33% 102

8.55% 119

10.78% 150

23.15% 322

12.58% 175

6.33% 88

2.44% 34

Regional magnet for activities

1.22% 17

2.30% 32

3.45% 48

3.02% 42

3.09% 43

4.60% 64

8.20% 114

28.83% 401

21.06% 293

21.21% 295

Safety and security of public spaces

7.84% 109

4.17% 58

7.19% 100

7.48% 104

6.33% 88

7.19% 100

6.76% 94

8.12% 113

8.91% 124

28.61% 398

7.40% 103

Special events

1.29% 18

1.73% 24

2.88% 40

3.88% 54

5.10% 71

4.89% 68

6.11% 85

6.97% 97

8.84% 123

13.44% 187

44.86% 624

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Q22 Including yourself, how many people of each age group reside in your household? Answered: 1,373

Skipped: 1,125

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How many are ages 10 through 14?

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How many are ages 20 through 34?

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How many are ages 35 through 49?

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How many are ages 50 through 64?

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How many are ages 65 through 79?

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80%

90%

100%

How many are age 4 and under? 0 .

1 46.67% 175

2 39.73% 149

3 12.53% 47

4 0.80% 3

5 0.27% 1

6 0.00% 0

7+ 0.00% 0

TOTAL 0.00% 0

375

How many are ages 5 through 9? 0 .

1 24.31% 140

2 53.47% 308

3 19.27% 111

4 2.78% 16

5 0.00% 0

6 0.00% 0

7+ 0.17% 1

TOTAL 0.00% 0

576

How many are ages 10 through 14? 0 .

1 18.14% 115

2 49.84% 316

3 28.39% 180

4 2.68% 17

5 0.63% 4

6 0.32% 2

7+ 0.00% 0

TOTAL 0.00% 0

634

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How many are ages 15 through 19? 0

36.17% 153

45.86% 194

3 15.13% 64

4 2.60% 11

5 0.24% 1

6 0.00% 0

7+ 0.00% 0

TOTAL 0.00% 0

423

How many are ages 20 through 34? 0

36.28% 152

35.08% 147

3 24.82% 104

4 2.63% 11

5 1.19% 5

6 0.00% 0

7+ 0.00% 0

TOTAL 0.00% 0

419

How many are ages 35 through 49? 0

9.15% 75

21.10% 173

69.39% 569

4 0.37% 3

5 0.00% 0

6 0.00% 0

7+ 0.00% 0

TOTAL 0.00% 0

820

How many are ages 50 through 64? 0

1 19.84% 102

2 36.38% 187

3 43.58% 224

4 0.19% 1

5 0.00% 0

6 0.00% 0

7+ 0.00% 0

TOTAL 0.00% 0

514

How many are ages 65 through 79? 0

1 33.06% 121

2 27.87% 102

3 38.52% 141

4 0.27% 1

5 0.00% 0

6 0.00% 0

7+ 0.00% 0

TOTAL 0.27% 1

366

How many are ages 80+? 0 .

1 77.71% 136

2 16.57% 29

3 5.71% 10

4 0.00% 0

5 0.00% 0

6 0.00% 0

7+ 0.00% 0

TOTAL 0.00% 0

175

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Q23 What languages are spoken in your household? Answered: 1,404

Skipped: 1,094

English

Spanish

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English

99.86%

1,402

Spanish

3.92%

Total Respondents: 1,404 #

OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)

DATE

Polish

5/9/2025 10:15 AM

Official language of USA

5/9/2025 8:25 AM

Albanian

5/8/2025 9:00 PM

polish

5/8/2025 11:58 AM

Bulgarian

5/8/2025 7:19 AM

Polish

5/7/2025 7:49 PM

Polish

5/7/2025 5:42 PM

Polish

5/7/2025 4:26 PM

No thought

5/7/2025 2:34 PM

Marathi, Hindi

5/5/2025 7:40 PM

Ukrainian

5/5/2025 6:06 PM

Arabic

4/27/2025 8:37 AM

Tamil

4/23/2025 10:46 AM

Polish

4/23/2025 9:22 AM

Tagalog

4/21/2025 9:45 PM

Greek

4/21/2025 3:06 PM

Ukrainian

4/20/2025 7:04 PM

Urdu

4/19/2025 5:43 PM

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French

4/18/2025 11:56 PM

Vietnamese

4/18/2025 10:48 PM

Polish

4/18/2025 4:44 PM

Greek

4/18/2025 3:45 PM

Urdu

4/18/2025 11:30 AM

Polish

4/17/2025 11:34 PM

Polish

4/17/2025 9:26 PM

Polish

4/17/2025 8:41 PM

Chinese

4/17/2025 5:04 PM

Polish

4/16/2025 9:25 AM

Hindi

4/14/2025 10:22 AM

4/14/2025 9:56 AM

German

4/13/2025 7:26 PM

Save Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:40 PM

Portuguese

4/13/2025 4:12 PM

Hindi

4/13/2025 4:01 PM

Polish

4/13/2025 3:28 PM

Bulgarian

4/13/2025 12:49 PM

Telugu , Hindi

4/12/2025 10:29 AM

Low taxes

4/10/2025 7:46 AM

Hindi and Gujarati

4/9/2025 4:01 PM

Hungarian

4/9/2025 2:00 PM

Lithuanian and Ukranian

4/9/2025 12:08 PM

Polish

4/9/2025 9:02 AM

Japanese

4/9/2025 8:31 AM

Polish german

4/9/2025 8:07 AM

Arabic

4/8/2025 8:07 PM

German, Japanese

4/8/2025 6:13 PM

Polish

4/8/2025 5:22 PM

Mandarin

4/8/2025 2: 54 PM

Polish

4/8/2025 8:01 AM

Polish

4/7/2025 9:21 PM

French

4/7/2025 5:22 PM

Thai

4/7/2025 1:57 PM

Polish

4/7/2025 1:54 PM

Polish

4/7/2025 1:43 PM

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Q24 Which park do you live closest to? Please refer to the Inventory Map provided (Pick one) Answered: 1,388

Skipped: 1,110

Ashwood Park Bikeway Greenway Birchwood Park Birchwood Park South Cardinal Park

Cedar Park

Celtic Park

Cherrywood Park

Chestnut Park

Chickadee Park Community Center Park / Ost Field Community Park

Cottonwood Park Doug Lindberg Park Dove Park Dundee Road Trail Dutch Schultz Recreation Area Eagle Park

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Falcon Park

Finch Park Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports... Hawthorne Park

Heron Park Hummingbird Park Juniper Park

Locust Park

Mallard Park

Maple Park Margreth Riemer Reservoir Meadowlark Park

Mulberry Park

Oak Park

Osage Park

Ost Field Palatine Hills Golf Course Palatine Prairie Palatine Trail Partridge Greenway Partridge Park

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Partridge Trail Connection Paul Douglas Trail Connection Peregrine Park Plum Grove Reservoir Robin Park

Sparrow Park

Sycamore Park

The Grove

Towne Square Wally Degner Park Whipporwill Park Wilke Marsh

Willowwood Park Willowwood Park Greenway I don't know 0%

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Ashwood Park

1.73%

Bikeway Greenway

0.00%

24 0

Birchwood Park

11.17%

155

Birchwood Park South

0.94%

Cardinal Park

1.15%

Cedar Park

2.02%

Celtic Park

3.89%

Cherrywood Park

1.51%

Chestnut Park

1.08%

Chickadee Park

0.72%

Community Center Park / Ost Field

0.00%

Community Park

5.26%

Cottonwood Park

2.02%

Doug Lindberg Park

1.08%

Dove Park

0.50%

Dundee Road Trail

0.00%

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

1.15%

Eagle Park

2.52%

Falcon Park

2.31%

Finch Park

1.80%

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports Fields

5.12%

Hawthorne Park

2.45%

Heron Park

1.87%

Hummingbird Park

2.95%

Juniper Park

5.33%

Locust Park

0.22%

Mallard Park

2.38%

Maple Park

3.89%

Margreth Riemer Reservoir

2.31%

Meadowlark Park

2.45%

Mulberry Park

0.72%

Oak Park

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Osage Park

1.95%

Ost Field

2.95%

41 34

Palatine Hills Golf Course

2.45%

Palatine Prairie

0.07%

Palatine Trail

0.00%

Partridge Greenway

0.00%

Partridge Park

0.65%

Partridge Trail Connection

0.00%

Paul Douglas Trail Connection

0.00%

Peregrine Park

0.36%

Plum Grove Reservoir

1.37%

Robin Park

2.59%

Sparrow Park

0.94%

Sycamore Park

1.30%

The Grove

1.15%

Towne Square

1.22%

17 23

Wally Degner Park

1.66%

Whipporwill Park

0.29%

Wilke Marsh

0.43%

Willowwood Park

3.75%

Willowwood Park Greenway

0.00%

I don't know

4.11%

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Skipped: 1,258

None of the above Ashwood Park Bikeway Greenway Birchwood Park Birchwood Park South Cardinal Park

Cedar Park

Celtic Park

Cherrywood Park

Chestnut Park

Chickadee Park Community Center Park / Ost Field Community Park

Cottonwood Park Doug Lindberg Park Dove Park Dundee Road Trail Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

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Eagle Park

Falcon Park

Finch Park Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports... Hawthorne Park

Heron Park Hummingbird Park Juniper Park

Locust Park

Mallard Park

Maple Park Margreth Riemer Reservoir Meadowlark Park

Mulberry Park

Oak Park

Osage Park

Ost Field Palatine Hills Golf Course Palatine Prairie Palatine Trail Partridge Greenway

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Greenway Partridge Park Partridge Trail Connection Paul Douglas Trail Connection Peregrine Park Plum Grove Reservoir Robin Park

Sparrow Park

Sycamore Park

The Grove

Towne Square Wally Degner Park Whipporwill Park Wilke Marsh

Willowwood Park Willowwood Park Greenway Why? 0%

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None of the above

0.00%

Ashwood Park

0.56%

Bikeway Greenway

0.00%

Birchwood Park

11.94%

148

Birchwood Park South

1.53%

Cardinal Park

0.48%

Cedar Park

0.40%

Celtic Park

5.73%

Cherrywood Park

0.56%

Chestnut Park

0.00%

Chickadee Park

0.32%

Community Center Park / Ost Field

0.00%

Community Park

12.42%

154

Cottonwood Park

0.24%

Doug Lindberg Park

0.81%

Dove Park

0.00%

Dundee Road Trail

0.00%

Dutch Schultz Recreation Area

1.29%

Eagle Park

2.34%

29 61

Falcon Park

4.92%

Finch Park

0.16%

Hamilton Reservoir / Ron Gbur Sports Fields

21.45%

266

Hawthorne Park

1.69%

Heron Park

0.08%

1 29

Hummingbird Park

2.34%

Juniper Park

0.65%

Locust Park

0.24%

Mallard Park

0.89%

Maple Park

4.92%

Margreth Riemer Reservoir

4.84%

Meadowlark Park

0.89%

Mulberry Park

0.08%

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Oak Park Osage Park

2.26% 0.48%

28 6

Ost Field

1.94%

Palatine Hills Golf Course

5.73%

Palatine Prairie

1.77%

Palatine Trail

0.00%

Partridge Greenway

0.00%

Partridge Park

0.00%

Partridge Trail Connection

0.00%

Paul Douglas Trail Connection

0.00%

Peregrine Park

0.24%

Plum Grove Reservoir

1.77%

Robin Park

0.16%

Sparrow Park

0.16%

Sycamore Park

0.08%

The Grove

0.65%

Towne Square

1.13%

Wally Degner Park

0.24%

Whipporwill Park

0.00%

Wilke Marsh

0.32%

Willowwood Park

1.29%

Willowwood Park Greenway

0.00%

Why?

0.00%

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1,240 WHY?

DATE

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Proximity to residence, bike trail, tennis courts. Answer would have Palatine Stables if that option given. I question and lament the process by which the decision was made to shutter the stables. This was not in the best interest of our community especially our youth. Doubtful that a baseball, football, soccer, pickleball field would be shut down. Heinous!

5/18/2025 7:28 PM

Baseball fields

5/18/2025 7:00 PM

more going on there

5/18/2025 6:46 PM

I like the natural area and the maple trees. The playground is awesome with the turf and it’s generally a nice place to hang out.

5/17/2025 1:50 PM

I grew up on these fields and now my kids are heavily invested in this space. We have had to many times to count the good times we as a family and community have experienced here.

5/16/2025 2:07 PM

Pretty views and all updated

5/15/2025 10:45 PM

Lots of different things to do

5/15/2025 8:09 PM

It's got lots of amenities in one location, from playground equipment and open space to walk/run around, and bathroom access, etc.

5/15/2025 6:02 PM

Golf or practice there 2-3 times per week.

5/15/2025 1:45 PM

Community Park and Gbur and the Stables could be three incredible facilities. Build them out with turf fields for various sports, add a building with permanent bathrooms and concessions and watch them thrive. All 3 locations have parking availability, good access and plenty of space.

5/15/2025 12:14 PM

I was dear friends of Jan and Wally Degner.

5/14/2025 4:18 PM

My husband and I like to walk the path there and see/hear the birds. We occasionally play frisbee golf with our son, too.

5/14/2025 9:53 AM

we walk through it every day

5/12/2025 11:06 AM

really nice playground, 6 outdoor pickleball courts, .85 mile walking path, all those soccer and baseball fields

5/11/2025 4:03 PM

It is close and the remodeled pool is very nice.

5/11/2025 11:19 AM

Ease of accessibility, new path, pool location. Frequent visitors and nicely maintained landscaping. Indoor facility could use some improvements.

5/11/2025 9:10 AM

Indoor facility

5/11/2025 8:07 AM

Great playground no wood chips, soccer and baseball fields - need better parking situation.

5/10/2025 8:19 PM

Facilities

5/10/2025 3:56 PM

Bathrooms, Walking loop, park, soccer space We also like the Dutch Shultz area but there needs to be more mature trees for shade

5/10/2025 1:37 AM

My son plays soccer at Celtic, Close second is Birchwood which has play area, pool and indoor basketball. I wish it had more facilities at Birchwood, such a good space.

5/9/2025 7:07 PM

My kids enjoy it more than the only other park closer to our house. They would love to have more things to play on there, but it’s better than cottonwood park nearer to us

5/9/2025 5:48 PM

Haven't been to them all yet

5/9/2025 4:55 PM

Close to my home for my grandchildren.

5/9/2025 3:27 PM

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It has shade and still has equipment to cater to a variety of ages.

5/9/2025 2:41 PM

It has lots of amenities; a walking/biking trail, story book path, bathrooms, shaded area/gazebo, playground, soccer & baseball fields. Needs concessions

5/9/2025 12:06 PM

I walk through there frequently. Our neighbor uses the skateboard facility. Frisbee golf is cool. I like walking to the top of the frisbee hill on my walks.

5/9/2025 10:45 AM

Location and easy access to walking path

5/9/2025 10:28 AM

Nice pool

5/9/2025 10:19 AM

It is our old neighborhood where the kids enjoyed hours of fun. The playground is fun and exciting not small and can be used by kids of all ages.

5/9/2025 9:26 AM

The area around up to and around the sledding hill is spectacular. Hilly for more strenuous walking in a serene setting.

5/9/2025 7:01 AM

Choice of equipment

5/9/2025 5:58 AM

Lots of amenities, playground, walk path, ball fields, batting cages.

5/8/2025 9:51 PM

Has nice forest, wide fields, and I like the pool and playground

5/8/2025 8:20 PM

I like where it’s located, near the park district building, the pool, band shelter, and I like how big the park is.

5/8/2025 7:41 PM

fun place to just socialize

5/8/2025 5:47 PM

I love how it feels like you're away from all the busyness of the world at Deer Grove. It feels like I drove away to be in nature when I'm just 5 min from home.

5/8/2025 4:51 PM

It is close to me, but it also has a nice open space and is accessible by the bike trail.

5/8/2025 4:27 PM

Suitable for a range of ages, open space, neighborhood location

5/8/2025 2:55 PM

It’s close to my house

5/8/2025 2:00 PM

nearest and pool

5/8/2025 1:14 PM

I like to use the walking path after exercise classes, and it has a porta-potty!

5/8/2025 12:51 PM

walking

5/8/2025 12:50 PM

Taking my nephew to that park and walking around plus the amenities of the pool, tennis court, and baseball field

5/8/2025 12:04 PM

It has many different options for kids of all ages. I would like to propose adding a small park on the South side of Northwest HWy near Deer Run, Timberlake, Charter Hall communities. It would be great to have a park within walking distance of the communities that does not require crossing NWHwy or driving. Thank you!

5/8/2025 12:04 PM

Love the rubber ground and everything about the park. My daughter enjoys that park the most.

5/8/2025 12:02 PM

Pickleball courts

5/8/2025 11:43 AM

Because we go there almost daily, love to walk through there. Our kids grew up playing there at the playground and the ball park.

5/8/2025 11:34 AM

It’s closest to home and we can walk there. I like the walking path and being able to continue walking along the creek.

5/8/2025 11:30 AM

I like golf Also disc golf

5/8/2025 10:43 AM

Fenced

5/8/2025 9:44 AM

Walk through it quite often and it's very nice. Sometimes stop after biking. Very convenient for us. Also, we love the holiday light display.

5/8/2025 8:38 AM

Close to home

5/8/2025 7:44 AM

Nice playground, long paved walkway soccer field pickle ball court

5/8/2025 7:22 AM

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it was the park I used when my kids were smaller

Nice walking trail, pickleball courts

5/8/2025 6:51 AM 5/8/2025 6:27 AM

A lot yo do

5/8/2025 5:45 AM

Large park, courts , bball field and large open area. Lots of parking

5/8/2025 1:37 AM

Nice walk. Interesting foliage and well maintained

5/7/2025 11:29 PM

Variety: soccer, basketball, playground, walking, parking, bathroom (kind of).

5/7/2025 10:54 PM

Such a variety of activities available at this park.

5/7/2025 9:55 PM

close to home. new equipment, by the bike path

5/7/2025 9:46 PM

Varied terrain, nature

5/7/2025 9:33 PM

I live next door to Birchwood pool so it is my primary park, especially during the summer to take class at the pool with Paula and Donna leading the water workout, then relaxing at poolside.

5/7/2025 9:32 PM

5/7/2025 9:27 PM

I'm an avid golfer

Good parking, more play equipment and the equipment is more unique

5/7/2025 8:46 PM

We are a family of golfers. We know all the golf pros through events and kids golf programs and have special connection to the course and the staff who work there. We use the facilities every year with regularity and we love walking the dog there in the winter

5/7/2025 8:42 PM

5/7/2025 8:40 PM

Their is golfing, basketball, fishing, and hiking all in one area

The surface, options for younger children and the gate

5/7/2025 8:38 PM

Hamilton because you can walk/run/bike on the path, kids and play in the playground, kids can play on the fields (soccer, baseball/softball/football/frisbee, etc.)

5/7/2025 8:34 PM

Spacious, bathrooms on sight, lots of parking, lighting at night time, flat and well maintained fields, walking path, kid park

5/7/2025 8:21 PM

Band shell

5/7/2025 8:11 PM

Because I love to fish there.

5/7/2025 8:06 PM

interesting walking trail and some fishing

5/7/2025 7:51 PM

The tennis courts are newly resurfaced, have lights, and are surrounded by the beauty of nature.

5/7/2025 7:51 PM

Great exercise

5/7/2025 7:47 PM

walk the dog

5/7/2025 7:41 PM

We like the shade at Hawthorne park.

5/7/2025 7:38 PM

Location, shade, equipment

5/7/2025 7:20 PM

Close to home, cute park with swings, usually not too crowded

5/7/2025 7:09 PM

It’s large, expansive, great for walking, great views, relaxing

5/7/2025 7:07 PM

Great course. Close to home. Reasonsbly priced

5/7/2025 6:57 PM

Pool

5/7/2025 6:54 PM

Playground is soft and modern, walking path

5/7/2025 6:36 PM

close to my house

5/7/2025 6:31 PM

Indoor walking track within walking distance.

5/7/2025 6:18 PM

It has the pool, park and I live close.

5/7/2025 6:16 PM

Golfer

5/7/2025 6:15 PM

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Space. Access to dog area. Walking around Harper. Field walking path. Playground

Pretty, clean, great location

5/7/2025 5:59 PM 5/7/2025 5:55 PM

I love that I can sit under the shade of the big trees and my son can use the playground while I watch my girls play softball under the lights. We have great memories from the 4th of July Carnivals and it’s so close to food options and everything we need.

5/7/2025 5:53 PM

5/7/2025 5:44 PM

It's a very unique space with a lot of different uses.

It has everything…pool, fitness and outdoor areas

5/7/2025 5:40 PM

Has the most pickleball courts

5/7/2025 5:36 PM

Fitness center and best basketball courts

5/7/2025 5:31 PM

We spend many days at Gbur. Would really like to see some improvements, specifically bathrooms. The opportunity exists for Gbur/Hamilton to host more tournaments which would bring in revenue to the parks and city. Compared to many surrounding suburbs, our facilities are lacking (wheeling, barrington, Arlington heights, Cary, Schaumburg).

5/7/2025 5:30 PM

My house used to be across the street, an my ex-wifes house is still there

5/7/2025 5:27 PM

Near my house. Pretty, well maintained

5/7/2025 5:26 PM

None. Our huge neighborhood that pays the most in property taxes has no park in walking distance.

5/7/2025 4:57 PM

100

Have none

5/7/2025 4:39 PM

101

My daughter likes the playground the best.

5/7/2025 4:39 PM

102

Convenient location to access near home. The track is well maintained.

5/7/2025 4:36 PM

103

Nice playground, big open field, pickleball courses, also I can walk there if I feel like taking a long walk.

5/7/2025 4:30 PM

104

Don’t have one

5/7/2025 4:29 PM

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Maple Park is lovely- recently updated, good for young and big kids, has a shaded picnic area, beautiful nature preserve area, near the bike path, has outdoor fitness, etc. Also the summer camp here has been great for my daughter, and my son will be going here soon. There's a LOT to do for all ages nearby-- more parks should consider this model!!!

5/7/2025 4:28 PM

5/7/2025 4:10 PM

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It's the park closest to my home that has a play ground and a pool to take my grandkids to.

107

It's actually closer than Birchwood.

5/7/2025 4:06 PM

108

Kids like the pirate ship and double swing.

5/7/2025 4:03 PM

109

Serves multiple interests/purposes. Large natural area, walking path, disc golf.

5/7/2025 3:59 PM

110

It’s new, pour and play rubber rather than the wood chips in most parks, no missing parts (ashwood park) or parts held together with duct tape (cherrywood park) and the best planned color scheme.

5/7/2025 3:56 PM

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Fun

5/7/2025 3:53 PM

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Turf. Preschool park fits the use. Newer and more functional obstacle courses. Spinning ride is great for kids push pull regulation

5/7/2025 3:50 PM

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It had nice shade

5/7/2025 3:50 PM

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Baseball and soccer

5/7/2025 3:46 PM

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Great exercise for all age groups older than 7. Great comeraderie.

5/7/2025 3:44 PM

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Natural space

5/7/2025 3:40 PM

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Bigger. Brighter. move fitness center there.

5/7/2025 3:32 PM

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The location and multi-use nature of Community is what a great community park should be.

5/7/2025 3:29 PM

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I like that the park is the artificial turf rather than wood chips. Has swings for both little kids

5/7/2025 3:23 PM

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and big kids. Has various equipment for both little and big kids. 120

Clean, relatively safe, good parking, covered areas, biking & walking trails, fishing, dog park, and beautiful sunsets.

5/7/2025 3:18 PM

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Lots of trees.

5/7/2025 3:10 PM

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The playground is a good size, there’s a walking path and good bathroom facilities. And I can get to it by bike via the path.

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There for football a lot

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Great staff ann very nice course. Amenities could stand updating

5/7/2025 3:06 PM

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More things for kids to do

5/7/2025 3:04 PM

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Variety of sports activities, playground, walking/jogging/biking path, pickleball courts, clean indoor bathroom facilities, lots of parking

5/7/2025 3:01 PM

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Love the summer music concerts. The carnival.

5/7/2025 3:01 PM

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Just a nice variety of equipment on the playground

5/7/2025 3:00 PM

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Community Park is the hub for summer festivals and programs.

5/7/2025 3:00 PM

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Hamilton has almost everything I want. They have a trail that I can skate in and the best pickleball courts in town. The area is very safe. Only thing is that parking does get pretty full on weekends due to games. But that is not a big issue at all. It is quite far from me, however, I will always make the drive.

5/7/2025 2:58 PM

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Pickleball

5/7/2025 2:55 PM

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I love the path that goes around the baseball field and the soccer field as well as the extension that goes around the water. It is beautiful and I love the walking path! I love how it connects the Mariano's/police department and the library to the path! It is very well kept and I love also the accessibility to the bathrooms, the park, and the pickleball courts! It's also very well lit making it feel super safe in that environment!

5/7/2025 2:52 PM

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It is next to a big pond, has a bike path, scenic, has nature, field for play, b-ball court, area for small children, picnic area.

5/7/2025 2:51 PM

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Peaceful, not crowded, not noisy.

5/7/2025 2:50 PM

135

My pickleball league plays there

5/7/2025 2:50 PM

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I have good memories of the concerts in the bandshell, the fireworks, the carnival, and the baseball fields.

5/7/2025 2:50 PM

137

It's a beautiful course

5/7/2025 2:46 PM

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Pickleball courts.

5/7/2025 2:46 PM

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It is in my back yard.

5/7/2025 2:44 PM

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Like the walking trail.

5/7/2025 2:43 PM

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Clean, trail, seasonal portable potty and water fountain

5/7/2025 2:40 PM

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My family loves to golf. We'd love to be able to golf year-round and an indoor practice facility would be a great addition!

5/7/2025 2:40 PM

143

We like the variety it offers and the surface (it is not wood chips) It has swings, monkey bars, slides, and lots of climbing options!

5/7/2025 2:40 PM

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It’s close, no woodchips, variety of activities, up to datw

5/7/2025 2:38 PM

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Indoor and outdoor walking tracks

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Our grandson loves it. He likes the ball machine and all the slides.

147

It’s all natural, love the ancient burr oaks, very peaceful setting

5/7/2025 2:35 PM

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Close to home, has a number of events year around, the pool is very nice and the outdoor

5/7/2025 2:32 PM

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space is nice. 149

Different activities offered for the kids - mine always ask to go there.

5/7/2025 2:27 PM

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pickleball courts

5/7/2025 2:26 PM

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Centrally located, nice amount of playground equipment for all ages

5/7/2025 7:48 AM

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I use it the most, but I also love the Community Center for walking

5/6/2025 6:24 PM

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It has more variety, includes more activities. Outdoor fields, pools, bandshell, playground. Across the street from the community center.

5/6/2025 5:38 PM

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A variety of things to do there. And concert band shell.

5/6/2025 5:33 PM

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Open space/natural area. Walking distance

5/6/2025 11:38 AM

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bike path going to paul douglas trail. need more bike trails

5/6/2025 10:57 AM

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I take yoga classes there

5/6/2025 9:14 AM

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Location& proximity to bike trail

5/6/2025 5:59 AM

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Great playground that has soft ground, appropriate equipment for young kids, secured and safe with fence

5/5/2025 8:48 PM

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Enclosed with a gate and no wood chips

5/5/2025 8:47 PM

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Newer, fenced in, close to home. Lacks shade.

5/5/2025 8:31 PM

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Walking loop

5/5/2025 8:24 PM

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It's one of the biggest parks. We also like the story walk.

5/5/2025 7:36 PM

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I grew up two blocks from this park in the 80s and 90s. My kids love this equipment best. We go to a lot of parks and never see anything quite like it. We also love walking between the two parks. It's too bad the village did not understand the importance of preserving Willowwood Pool for this neighborhood.

5/5/2025 7:30 PM

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because I can see many different things there. Green, water, birds, people, it has a nice walking path. I just wish it had more trees. Why are they cutting down so many trees/bushes there?

5/5/2025 7:14 PM

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It’s got great equipment for my age kids.

5/5/2025 7:13 PM

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proximity

5/5/2025 6:09 PM

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We like their pool, their park, the baseball fields, the tennis courts, and the birchwood facility but wish they had pickleball courts

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on the bike path and has a nice playground for the grandchildren

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I enjoy attending the concerts there.

5/5/2025 5:28 PM

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Love golf

5/5/2025 5:02 PM

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bike trail and bike repair station

5/5/2025 11:17 AM

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Variety of equipment for all ages.

5/4/2025 12:11 PM

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Lots of pickleball courts to play on

5/4/2025 11:49 AM

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ADA flooring, toddler/young child equipment, multiple swing options, forestry around the area

5/4/2025 11:36 AM

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Great variety of play equipment

5/3/2025 5:32 PM

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Spinny ride

5/3/2025 1:54 PM

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Age appropriate playground walking distance from home that’s always busy with friends and neighbors to play with. Also a great summer camp option for our little ones.

5/3/2025 11:49 AM

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Different types of equipment for kids to use. I like how it's next to the pool.

5/3/2025 11:44 AM

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More shade than Birchwood

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well maintained and I'm familiar with the facilities

5/2/2025 1:34 PM

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A lot of varied recreational opportunities.

5/1/2025 11:13 AM

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Because it is well maintained and it has a park and walking track and plenty of sports fields

4/30/2025 5:11 PM

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Facilities can be expanded and improved at Gbur. However, it is my favorite due to the many special memories of watching my kids play baseball and soccer there.

4/28/2025 7:16 PM

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indoor turf, basketball courts

4/28/2025 8:59 AM

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Lots of baseball fields and soccer fields, with a great walking path, and bathrooms that aren't port-a-potties.

4/27/2025 4:53 PM

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Location location location. Next to pool in summer and park side preschool

4/26/2025 4:27 PM

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Space, parking is better, options for fields, lighting

4/26/2025 1:07 PM

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They are the closest and my kids prefer these two parks

4/26/2025 10:59 AM

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walking / hills

4/25/2025 11:52 AM

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Biggest variety of play structures, close to amphitheater /pool/community center

4/24/2025 11:05 PM

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Closest and we take our grandchildren there

4/24/2025 9:59 PM

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Most space available. Plenty of room for turf.

4/24/2025 6:47 PM

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It has great indoor facilities for all the winter or bad weather days, but also great outdoor fields in the fall for football.

4/24/2025 3:08 PM

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The turf soccer fields at Celtic Park are very useful for my daughter's soccer team. They are a great place for her to practice and play games.

4/24/2025 1:39 PM

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Ost is a wonderful old field. It's great for football games and for exercising. I played there as a kid. My kids play there now. We need more facilities like it.

4/24/2025 8:10 AM

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Facility is nice. But parking lots are ridiculously too small. Simple math for parking- baseball 5 fields with 15 players per team is 30 kids. 1 car per kid = 150 parking spots needed at a min. For soccer fields it’s roughly the same but with 6 fields = 180 parking spots needed. Add for parents driving separate and grandparents = closer to 400 parking spots needed. Add in 24 spots for the pickle ball people and need closer to 424+ parking spots.

4/23/2025 8:47 PM

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There walk ways two parks for children to play, plenty of baseball and softball fields, tennis and basketball court's community area to gather. Parking is ok get tough during the summer when people want to be at the fields and pool. Added a bike/walking path.

4/23/2025 8:35 PM

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It has newer playground equipment, open space for kids to play football or baseball, bench seating, large trees for shade and enough parking.

4/23/2025 9:59 AM

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landscape

4/23/2025 9:25 AM

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Offers best combination of indoor/outdoor facilities (pool, basketball, tennis, basketball outdooor, baseball/softball)

4/23/2025 8:03 AM

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Love soccer

4/22/2025 6:35 PM

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I can run with my dog around the loop.

4/22/2025 5:53 PM

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I love how busy it always is with various activities!

4/22/2025 1:09 PM

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It’s where we can play football

4/22/2025 12:38 PM

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Facilities are nice for multi sports and good parking

4/22/2025 9:28 AM

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Nice park facility, walking path, parking, lighting and fields. Could be better if fields were able to be utilized for sports other than soccer and baseball.

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Don’t have a favorite

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Close, large, has a running track, large area to play ans plenty of natural and native areas

4/21/2025 8:22 PM

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Offers a variety of things tennis, basketball, playground & covered area.

4/21/2025 8:06 PM

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It’s the best.

4/21/2025 4:54 PM

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Nice seating, close to town.

4/21/2025 3:48 PM

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Both my boys play football as well as lacrosse. That field is important and it really stinks that flag was moved to Falcon. Palatine should build a sports complex where the stables used to be, it’s a great opportunity that should not get passed up on.

4/21/2025 3:08 PM

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Pool, basketball, playground, adequate parking. Walkable from home

4/21/2025 2:44 PM

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I grew up in Palatine, and I have always liked its location and pool. My kids like the park, too.

4/21/2025 2:35 PM

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none - they are all outdated. I'd rather go to another city's parks.

4/21/2025 2:17 PM

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It's a walkable distance from my house, and I don't know any other parks

4/21/2025 1:50 PM

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Indoor space allows for year round football and lacrosse.

4/21/2025 1:41 PM

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Big and close to home. Would love to have a turf field there.

4/21/2025 12:51 PM

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I feel that community baseball / softball fields, the pool, the ampitheathre gives a real neighborhood feel to Palatine. i would like the quality of fields to improve and incorporation of better concessions / bathrooms.

4/21/2025 12:19 PM

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It's a very nice football field with a good track and sand volleyball courts nearby, as well as tennis courts

4/21/2025 11:49 AM

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Comprehensive facilities (aquatics / playground / ballfields & Community center)

4/21/2025 11:47 AM

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Close to my parents and has a sand volleyball court

4/21/2025 11:37 AM

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Nearest to home

4/21/2025 11:23 AM

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Close to home. Fields are generally maintained, but have poor drainage. Several baseball fields

4/21/2025 11:14 AM

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Love how big it is and can be used for multi-sports. Parking stinks though and could be even bigger

4/21/2025 10:49 AM

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Where my kids play football

4/21/2025 10:48 AM

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Great area for families and outdoor activities. However, having turf fields at Hamiliton would greatly improve the use of the space available for all our youth sports.

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Large Green Space. Special Events. Amphitheater, Musical Concerts.

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Great dog parks, running paths, fishing, and playground + Shelters and picnic areas

4/21/2025 10:28 AM

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I coach football there, my dad coaches there and my brother plays football there and my mom is a division manager for PAFA

4/21/2025 10:27 AM

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Our family, specifically our children, spend a lot of time at this location. There needs to be more lighted and turf field space.

4/21/2025 10:05 AM

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Palatine Stables—my special needs daughter took riding lessons there for almost 20 years. There is a huge void in our lives without it.

4/21/2025 10:04 AM

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High quality and good staff

4/21/2025 9:48 AM

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It's a multipurpose area. When one of my kids is playing soccer or baseball, the other kid can play pickleball, walk around, get concessions, or go to the park. Palatine should think about selling concessions more often, could be a good revenue stream.

4/21/2025 9:45 AM

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Allows my son to play soccer, a track for me to walk my little ones around and a great playground for my 2.5 year old

4/21/2025 3:12 AM

237

Sports fields, walking trail, playground and nature.

4/20/2025 11:50 PM

238

most utility for my family. Though would be even better if there was some sort of track/walking path to use while waiting for practicing children

4/20/2025 10:16 PM

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My kids play soccer. This is the best option for soccer in Palatine, but overall needs to be updated/expanded. Parking is horrible. Grass fields are also horrible. Public restrooms would

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be great also (no portable toilets) 240

It is very close to my home and easy for me to get to for whatever is going on.

4/20/2025 5:31 PM

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Soccer and playground location and walking path

4/20/2025 4:53 PM

242

The nature areas around it, nearby paths, proximity to home, size.

4/20/2025 4:35 PM

243

Large park with a great running/walking path, playground for small kids. Soccer/Baseball fields too. And I appreciate the pickleball courts too.

4/20/2025 1:20 PM

244

I swim there in the summer.

4/19/2025 9:52 PM

245

My kids only go to this because they are on the celtic soccer team. We live in Hoffman Estates/elgin.

4/19/2025 8:12 PM

246

The turf at Celtic allows the boys to play soccer even if it's raining and all the other fields are soaked.

4/19/2025 4:31 PM

247

Big space open field

4/19/2025 4:00 PM

248

Sledding, hiking, biking all can be done there

4/19/2025 3:20 PM

249

Diverse list of activities that the park supports. Playground to Pickle Ball. Young to old. Great fields for competitive sports.

4/19/2025 2:55 PM

250

Fields, path and central location.

4/19/2025 11:50 AM

251

Amazing facility

4/19/2025 11:44 AM

252

I like the renovated playground and wish we had that at Birchwood, cedar, or a new one at Margaret Reimer reservoir

4/19/2025 9:57 AM

253

Kids like the equipment

4/19/2025 9:05 AM

254

Twin lakes

4/19/2025 9:02 AM

255

Disc golf and walking path

4/19/2025 6:55 AM

256

Pickleball

4/19/2025 6:40 AM

257

Close to home, love the walking path, track

4/19/2025 6:17 AM

258

It’s down the street and close for neighborhood kids and safe

4/18/2025 11:57 PM

259

Soccer

4/18/2025 10:48 PM

260

Roller slide. Fenced park. On walking path. Water fountain.

4/18/2025 10:26 PM

261

It isn’t as crowded as birch wood and has a smaller play structure for younger kids

4/18/2025 9:40 PM

262

Indoor walking path

4/18/2025 9:10 PM

263

Pool; large grounds; sheltered area

4/18/2025 8:54 PM

264

open area, centrally located, trail

4/18/2025 7:11 PM

265

Very little native prairie left in Illinois. It is special to have such a treasure close to home.

4/18/2025 6:55 PM

266

Indoor soccer turf

4/18/2025 6:18 PM

267

So many ways to utilize

4/18/2025 6:05 PM

268

It is just down the road from my 2yr old nieces house and a good playground for her

4/18/2025 5:24 PM

269

Proximity

4/18/2025 4:15 PM

270

Close to home. Lovely indoor track. It would be great if an addition with fitness machines could be added. Also a 40×60 foot warm water pool like the Buehler Y be added to Falcon.

4/18/2025 4:09 PM

271

I love how walkable it is from my house and the privacy it provides. I wish there was a full fenced in area, especially by the creek and the street

4/18/2025 4:06 PM

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Walking path

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Lots of trees, nice playground, and accessible.

274

Shade

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275

Ammenities for park to play for other kids during soccer, library book trail, and real bathrooms. Parking is tight though. Pickleball there is very popular and they could even use more courts on the weekends

4/18/2025 1:01 PM

276

We like the soccer fields and the playground right there. It would be great if there was a way to get Livebarn or a streaming service out there for the soccer games.

4/18/2025 11:35 AM

277

Best playground in the area, a lot of fun memories :)

4/18/2025 11:02 AM

278

It’s simply the one we use most though it’s ridiculous to park in.

4/18/2025 10:56 AM

279

Neighborhood park.

4/18/2025 10:39 AM

280

It is within walking distance and connected to the Palatine Trail. I like that it hosts a variety of activities and special events. We are there often for baseball, soccer, and walking.

4/18/2025 10:29 AM

281

There are always lots of people to play with and the equipment is engaging

4/18/2025 10:01 AM

282

proximity to all we like to do

4/18/2025 9:35 AM

283

We spend the most time there but the park is nice, I enjoy the walking path. The fields are in decent shape for both soccer and softball/baseball.

4/18/2025 9:30 AM

284

Very well maintained golf course

4/18/2025 9:24 AM

285

Close, nice equipment

4/18/2025 9:02 AM

286

my family has been involved with Celtic SC for over 10 years. We lived in Palatine for 11 years, moving in 2019. Celtic SC is a community club, focusing on improving the kids in way more than just soccer. My son has learned responsibility, humility, kindness and so much more from this club. He has also grown as a soccer player. Celtic SC is growing so fast, not just adding players but keeping players from outside communities, like myself. If you want to do what is best for Palatine, you should fully support the program that will bring more people into your community for all the right reasons. Celtic SC has also been working to include the low income children that have not had the opportunity to join a club like this, helping these kids grow and become part of the community they live in. Celtic SC is about so much more than soccer, the Palatine Park District should be doing everything in their power to support and grow with Celtic SC, so other sports clubs will start to model their programs in the same fashion. The question you should be asking about youth sports programs is what are you doing for our community, not did you win some games or random tournaments.

4/18/2025 8:38 AM

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Access to food, availability of shaded seating, access to parking

4/18/2025 8:34 AM

288

Recent enhancements

4/18/2025 8:04 AM

289

It’s where I’m at the most and it has a running trail and nice bathrooms.

4/18/2025 8:01 AM

290

They both have lot of soccer fields. Hamilton has a nice park for the children.

4/18/2025 7:51 AM

291

Falcon has everything our family needs to have fun. They have indoor volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, & baseball facilities. We love Falcon!

4/18/2025 7:50 AM

292

Its large with space for multiple activities

4/18/2025 7:31 AM

293

It’s big and good for many ages

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294

Family loves the driving range, course and lunch options. They go multiple times a week.

295

It was updated recently. It also has basketball and volleyball courts and a picnic area.

4/18/2025 7:18 AM

296

Accessibility to hiking trails, picnic areas, nature and a beautiful outdoor space for dog walking.

4/18/2025 7:17 AM

297

Swimming, climbing, lots to do

4/18/2025 7:15 AM

298

It's very clean and there are many fields.

4/18/2025 7:14 AM

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Birchwood due to proximity, but the facilities (indoor and outdoor) could use an update.

301

Spacious, multiple activities, great park and walking track.

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302

We spend lots of time here for Celtic soccer!

4/18/2025 5:05 AM

303

Soccer fields

4/18/2025 4:10 AM

304

soccer

4/17/2025 11:53 PM

305

Brand new. Had a track for walking.

4/17/2025 11:36 PM

306

Pool. Basketball outdoor courts. Bike area. Baseball fields.

4/17/2025 11:02 PM

307

Live close to.

4/17/2025 10:59 PM

308

Best playground

4/17/2025 10:45 PM

309

Close by and great community

4/17/2025 10:18 PM

310

Close to home, rubber ground, fenced in

4/17/2025 10:06 PM

311

Events held there, music, ice cream, community feeling. There needs to be a small black fence around it to protect kids from busy roads.

4/17/2025 10:03 PM

312

So much space

4/17/2025 10:02 PM

313

We spend the most time there

4/17/2025 10:01 PM

314

Disc golf, love the topography

4/17/2025 9:47 PM

315

I love the mix of open space and updated equipment plus a shelter.

4/17/2025 9:38 PM

316

Walking path is great. Park set up is great. Bathrooms are available that are not port o potties. The set up is overall fun for everyone.

4/17/2025 9:37 PM

317

My kids have grown up playing soccer and Celtic is a second home

4/17/2025 9:35 PM

318

It’s off the beaten path

4/17/2025 9:34 PM

319

Love the soccer fields.

4/17/2025 9:31 PM

320

Use of playground, fields and walking path

4/17/2025 9:28 PM

321

I coach Celtic for both boys and girls at these fields. Know them well.

4/17/2025 9:24 PM

322

Close with a plethora of activity options.

4/17/2025 9:19 PM

323

The amount of activities that we can do in a single place

4/17/2025 9:19 PM

324

Center for everything

4/17/2025 9:08 PM

325

Love all that it offers - sports fields, walking track, playground, bathrooms, etc.

4/17/2025 9:04 PM

326

Great playground, nice walking path & soccer/baseball/softball fields

4/17/2025 8:56 PM

327

Walkable from home, clean and safe pool, new playground, access to tennis courts, baseball field and open field for play, quiet

4/17/2025 8:45 PM

328

Gbur has it all. Decent parking, great soccer and baseball fields with lights, a nice playground, a great walking track and an easy walk to a pretty natural area.

4/17/2025 8:43 PM

329

Reasonable grass, albeit pretty thin. It’s flat for the most part vs other fields. I like the path around the field for running while the kids are at soccer practice. Just wish there were more fields.

4/17/2025 8:41 PM

330

Hamilton is a great park - it has a well-maintained playground, a sizable multi-purpose path, fields for soccer, baseball fields, pickleball/tennis, bathrooms, natural areas and is somewhat central in Palatine.

4/17/2025 8:34 PM

331

Amazing soccer fields and walking path.

4/17/2025 8:33 PM

332

Tennis basketball and baseball Pool

4/17/2025 8:30 PM

333

All of them

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Turf fields

4/17/2025 8:15 PM

335

Sport wise, soccer.

4/17/2025 7:59 PM

336

Walking track and turf field

4/17/2025 7:49 PM

337

That is where my son plays soccer the most.

4/17/2025 7:37 PM

338

Turf fields

4/17/2025 6:56 PM

339

We have been part of Celtic for many years and want to see it continue to offer teams for every level of player.

4/17/2025 6:48 PM

340

We have Celtic players

4/17/2025 6:25 PM

341

Soccer

4/17/2025 6:22 PM

342

My kids love the new playground.

4/17/2025 6:18 PM

343

Spacious, has shades and benches in walking path, kids park.

4/17/2025 6:14 PM

344

Proximity to our house.

4/17/2025 6:13 PM

345

It has a running/jogging track and pickleball courts and also soccer fields for the kids

4/17/2025 6:06 PM

346

Proximity, baseball, basketball and tennis options, good park with challenging newer equipment, near a facility with bathroom, in community, parking easy…

4/17/2025 6:02 PM

347

Fairly new and close to our home. Kids can easily meet friends there to play at the park or go to the pool.

4/17/2025 6:00 PM

348

I like the running trail

4/17/2025 5:59 PM

349

Our daughters play for Celtic SC.

4/17/2025 5:50 PM

350

Nice fields

4/17/2025 5:48 PM

351

The new turf fields are nice. All three of my children play travel soccer.

4/17/2025 5:44 PM

352

Largest & most recently updated facility

4/17/2025 5:43 PM

353

Outdoor turf fields!

4/17/2025 5:42 PM

354

Open space, quality of sports spaces, playground. Parking is the only negative.

4/17/2025 5:38 PM

355

Turf Fields for soccer. Family has a legacy of playing here and at Hamilton! Help future generations with a large indoor turf complex please!

4/17/2025 5:37 PM

356

Age appropriate equipment

4/17/2025 5:36 PM

357

Kid plays soccer

4/17/2025 5:30 PM

358

Great playground and basketball court.

4/17/2025 5:30 PM

359

Play soccer there

4/17/2025 5:28 PM

360

Nice turf fields space to use and play on quality surface where hard to find good fields elsewhere

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361

Proximity and availability of activities (indoor and outdoor).

362

Has a nice walking track while kids practiced their sports.

4/17/2025 5:17 PM

363

Biggest space with various amenities

4/17/2025 5:16 PM

364

Large. Centrally located

4/17/2025 5:12 PM

365

Open space

4/17/2025 5:10 PM

366

Kids multiple ages and interests all find things to do there

4/17/2025 5:08 PM

367

Has the most, but could use more bathrooms. Could probably run concessions more to help make $ for the ppd

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It’s closest with lots of amenities.

4/17/2025 5:07 PM

369

Location, updated

4/17/2025 5:04 PM

370

Close to home, lots of open space to run around with kids

4/17/2025 5:04 PM

371

Tons of land on this site to build a facility for indoor activities

4/17/2025 5:02 PM

372

It’s the most updated I think. Only think that stinks about it is parking

4/17/2025 5:00 PM

373

My kids play for Celtic and we are always there

4/17/2025 5:00 PM

374

mix of things for younger and older children. It has kept my daughter entertained for 7 years now.

4/17/2025 4:59 PM

375

Location and offerings

4/17/2025 4:58 PM

376

Family uses it the most

4/17/2025 4:58 PM

377

I love the turf

4/17/2025 4:54 PM

378

Variety of activities & center for community events.

4/17/2025 3:40 PM

379

Layout and exercise options

4/17/2025 8:42 AM

380

diversity of possible activities

4/17/2025 8:02 AM

381

Pools and camps (when we’re able to get into them)

4/16/2025 2:03 PM

382

Outdoor walking. Pretty views. Natural area.

4/16/2025 8:32 AM

383

Love the nature, walkways & easy to navigate

4/16/2025 8:19 AM

384

Grandchildren love the playground and we like the bike trails

4/15/2025 10:45 PM

385

I don't have a favorite; I do not spend enough time at any of them to make a choice.

4/15/2025 7:57 PM

386

Hill

4/15/2025 3:18 PM

387

It has so much to offer - beautiful pool, trees, playground, picnic shelter, outdoor theater, ball fields, large green space. It is spectacular.

4/15/2025 10:55 AM

388

We use that the most

4/15/2025 10:08 AM

389

I like all parks

4/15/2025 8:58 AM

390

So many resources in the same location

4/15/2025 8:51 AM

391

Open space. Walking trail. Fishing.

4/15/2025 5:09 AM

392

My daughter is plays for Celtic Club

4/14/2025 8:54 PM

393

The trails and proximity to another park (Riemer), which provides a large contiguous open space to enjoy

4/14/2025 8:50 PM

394

Very well run

4/14/2025 8:28 PM

395

Stables

4/14/2025 5:22 PM

396

I grew up here. A sense of nostalgia and community togetherness

4/14/2025 5:08 PM

397

soccer fields and walking/bike paths

4/14/2025 3:49 PM

398

For all the amenities that are offered there, the pool, the music venue the community center, tennis, sand volleyball, gymnastics.

4/14/2025 2:26 PM

399

Enjoy the natural area

4/14/2025 1:53 PM

400

Nieces took swim lessons there, went to watch when competed

4/14/2025 1:10 PM

401

Lots of events throughout the year.

4/14/2025 11:44 AM

402

In town

4/14/2025 10:27 AM

403

Palatine Stables is my favorite place within Palatine. Cutting Hall is second favorite. The parks

4/14/2025 9:59 AM

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Near my house so I use the facilities more. Also, main events like 4th of July held there.

4/14/2025 9:54 AM

405

Most enjoyable paths to walk while still feeling reasonably safe, and I love the hill with views of the Chicago skyline

4/14/2025 9:42 AM

406

We go there most often. The new turf is nice.

4/14/2025 9:18 AM

407

I would like to see the equestrian program started again.

4/14/2025 8:54 AM

408

Walking trail next to it, yoga classes, indoor track

4/14/2025 8:06 AM

409

Close to my residence

4/14/2025 7:56 AM

410

I have not been there, but I'm going you visit Hummingbird Park.

4/14/2025 7:56 AM

411

Tough to pick overall, but I like our parks that also focus on the natural environment.

4/14/2025 7:02 AM

412

It's closest to me and I like to take the walking path. I wish there was a pull there though

4/14/2025 6:59 AM

413

I like the running trail, hill and vistas.

4/14/2025 6:59 AM

414

A lot to offer

4/14/2025 6:39 AM

415

Close to home. Play area dor kids. Outdoor fitness center. Hiking path.

4/14/2025 5:09 AM

416

Because of the wooded area and the stream running through it. Please, no more encroachment or landscaping in the natural areas. I will volunteer to help clear out invasive species.

4/14/2025 3:20 AM

417

I think all are equally important.

4/14/2025 2:35 AM

418

Most central and closest to where I grew up

4/14/2025 12:30 AM

419

Even though it floods, I like walking the trail with my dog. Also like the kids play area.

4/13/2025 9:53 PM

420

Taking my children to ride ponies, then lessons. Also taking their friends to ride ponies and horses. Lastly introducing my my nieces and nephews to pony rides and looking forward to signing them up for lessons. Also I was planning on taking lessons myself this year however sadly the Equestrian facility was shut down right after I called to enquire about signing up my niece for classes and to sign myself up for classes to surprise my young adult kids that I too could learn to ride horses.

4/13/2025 9:35 PM

421

Reopen Palatine stables

4/13/2025 9:08 PM

422

Palatine Stables….because there is nothing else like it. Its an incredibly special place that was ripped away from the people. You need to right this wrong…please!

4/13/2025 9:00 PM

423

It's large with plenty of parking and lots of fields and a playground.

4/13/2025 8:43 PM

424

4/13/2025 8:40 PM

425

We love the rubber ground, variety of equipment, and walking area

4/13/2025 8:37 PM

426

Proximity to trail

4/13/2025 8:24 PM

427

All it offers and updated facility

4/13/2025 8:07 PM

428

We make extensive use of the walking track.

4/13/2025 7:56 PM

429

Close to home, has a walking path, very scenic

4/13/2025 7:45 PM

430

Walking path but there needs to be improved maintenance of wooded areas surrounding reservoir-a lot of trash not picked up

4/13/2025 7:28 PM

431

Because of the space and offering

4/13/2025 7:27 PM

432

Good area to walk

4/13/2025 7:21 PM

433

Close to the Community Water park

4/13/2025 7:18 PM

434

Variety in play area. Events. Pool.

4/13/2025 7:14 PM

435

My kids play soccer there.

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It’s close and my child loves it.

4/13/2025 6:37 PM

437

Great open safe walking jogging

4/13/2025 6:34 PM

438

Palatine stables would be my answer

4/13/2025 6:33 PM

439

Pool. It’s close

4/13/2025 6:31 PM

440

Really nice equipment with a variety of options for my active daughter.

4/13/2025 6:11 PM

441

We like to walk there.

4/13/2025 6:10 PM

442

Kids love it

4/13/2025 5:46 PM

443

Close to home

4/13/2025 5:41 PM

444

Quiet, natural

4/13/2025 5:35 PM

445

Shaded, not crowded

4/13/2025 5:29 PM

446

it's the hub of different activities

4/13/2025 5:26 PM

447

Hummingbird is one of the best parks in this area! There is a big field, basketball, swings, climbing wall.

4/13/2025 5:16 PM

448

The walking path is nice

4/13/2025 5:16 PM

449

I don’t have a favorite

4/13/2025 5:14 PM

450

The Palatine park district stables and horseback riding

4/13/2025 4:55 PM

451

Tons of activities to do there.

4/13/2025 4:53 PM

452

So many good memories there, so many activities, space to just run too

4/13/2025 4:50 PM

453

Lots of activity and mostly safe bicycle access from west of Quentin.

4/13/2025 4:47 PM

454

Proximity to home, band shell, ice skating

4/13/2025 4:43 PM

455

So much available there

4/13/2025 4:43 PM

456

It has a lot to offer. Soccer, baseball, playground. It needs real bathrooms on both ends. Or at least open the ones that are already there.

4/13/2025 4:41 PM

457

Beautiful Grounds by pond

4/13/2025 4:39 PM

458

Close to house for grandkids

4/13/2025 4:36 PM

459

I like that everything is there, the amphitheater, pool, park. A Walgreens incase we need something.. the museum. Great location

4/13/2025 4:19 PM

460

Closest to bike path

4/13/2025 4:15 PM

461

Good fishing

4/13/2025 4:11 PM

462

Walking track, soccer fields, snow sledding.

4/13/2025 4:09 PM

463

I like natural areas for relaxing. I was not able last year but I like this park

4/13/2025 4:07 PM

464

Offers a lot ....playground, baseball diamonds, walking track and connects to the Palatine trail

4/13/2025 4:06 PM

465

It's pretty.

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466

Lot of space to walk. Seating area. Well marked walking area.

467

It has a great playground space, nice big open field and also is nicely shaded.

4/13/2025 4:02 PM

468

It’s quiet and natural. Hamilton is noisy and the walking paths are crazy with motorized vehicles, fast bikes and constant booms from fireworks

4/13/2025 3:49 PM

469

Each can be meaningful resource for local families and the bigger sports ones allow for positive engagement of youth.

4/13/2025 3:42 PM

470

It is our local park. It has a great open space and a perfect play set. We have used it since our kids were born and have no complaints.

4/13/2025 3:41 PM

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Beautiful, natural area

4/13/2025 3:41 PM

472

Good Food, Good Golf, beautiful surroundings, Great employees

4/13/2025 3:41 PM

473

Great playground, facilities, shade structure, courts, pools, bathrooms, etc.

4/13/2025 3:34 PM

474

The closest so we go there the most, Birchwold is out favorite we drive to though

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475

No woodchips, variety of equipment

476

It offers variety. Residents of all ages can find something to do here.

4/13/2025 3:22 PM

477

It's easy to walk to, has a variety of things for all ages and has a safe crosswalk at the elementary school

4/13/2025 3:08 PM

478

Baseball facilities

4/13/2025 2:49 PM

479

Offers activity for every age.

4/13/2025 12:53 PM

480

My grandchildren love playing at this playground. My husband and I like the walking track. The soccer fields are beautifully maintained. Also the bathroom facilities are very clean.

4/13/2025 7:05 AM

481

We are PPD Swim Team members and appreciate having this facility for summer training and meets

4/12/2025 4:23 PM

482

Lots of options

4/12/2025 10:31 AM

483

we walk there to play all the time

4/11/2025 10:12 AM

484

I like the rubber mating playground. Wood chips get stuck in your shoes and is constantly needing to be re-raked back into place. Especially under the swings. I also like that it has outdoor exercise equipment.

4/11/2025 9:29 AM

485

large fields, softball facilities, native prairie restoration, playground

4/11/2025 9:12 AM

486

Do not have a favorite

4/11/2025 8:56 AM

487

So much available

4/10/2025 9:13 PM

488

It has a lot of diverse options in the summer. The pool is close, nice playgrounds, large fields to run around in, and the outdoor theater is fun for families

4/10/2025 7:24 PM

489

allow dogs to roam the course in winter

4/10/2025 5:05 PM

490

We don’t make use of the parks. There is nothing to draw adults without children to the parks that isn’t available in our own yards.

4/10/2025 12:15 PM

491

We are a swim family.

4/10/2025 11:48 AM

492

Daily attendance

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493

Easy to get to, safe

494

Walking path

4/10/2025 6:12 AM

495

It is well maintained, well lit, and in a safe area

4/9/2025 11:32 PM

496

I enjoy the nature, picnic area, and the variety of activities including the walking trails, disc golf course, and skate park.

4/9/2025 11:19 PM

497

I go to Hamilton to walk, play pickleball and watch grandchildren play sports. Birchwood is close second because I exercise there.

4/9/2025 8:32 PM

498

Palatine Stables….hands down!

4/9/2025 8:29 PM

499

It’s a nice facility

4/9/2025 7:52 PM

500

I like the natural habit where the trail is located and that the park has many uses.

4/9/2025 7:48 PM

501

Close by, easy to walk to, updated

4/9/2025 7:44 PM

502

The disc golf course! And that it is a nature preserve. Disc golf goes hand in hand with enjoyment and preservation of natural areas.

4/9/2025 5:42 PM

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Exercise room is always clean and friendly people teach and work there. Exercise room downstairs needs a new ceiling. It's pretty bad and small particles fall from it at times.

SurveyMonkey 4/9/2025 4:38 PM

504

We live closest to Hummingbird, so we go there the most often.

4/9/2025 2:25 PM

505

The greatest thing I miss is the beloved palatine stables that allowed people to flourish with animals and nature!

4/9/2025 2:02 PM

506

Bike distance. Something for everyone. Porta potty and building for emergencies

4/9/2025 2:02 PM

507

Museum and pool

4/9/2025 1:55 PM

508

1st: I like the bandshell events there. 2nd favorite park: Birchwood park, for the exercise classes.

4/9/2025 1:30 PM

509

I can walk to them.

4/9/2025 1:07 PM

510

Fenced, updated playground equipment, updated playground flooring, variety of activities like basketball, exercise equipment.

4/9/2025 11:47 AM

511

New facility, nice path, fields

4/9/2025 11:36 AM

512

We are there a lot for baseball and soccer - I love that there is a bathroom facility, concessions, and a park for my kids to play at while one may be at a game. I also love the new pickleball courts.

4/9/2025 9:42 AM

513

Facilities Offered

4/9/2025 9:41 AM

514

Clean, with pool to train in

4/9/2025 9:03 AM

515

Native plant, bird and animal life abounds

4/9/2025 8:55 AM

516

Most thing to do

4/9/2025 8:08 AM

517

The soace

4/9/2025 7:02 AM

518

Closest to our house

4/8/2025 10:03 PM

519

I like the pool and what it has to offer.

4/8/2025 9:58 PM

520

The equipment is new and clean and accessible to our disabled child

4/8/2025 9:52 PM

521

Pool

4/8/2025 9:03 PM

522

Wonderful equipment!

4/8/2025 8:28 PM

523

The walking trail and area is nice. It is a good size and good activities for my kids and their age

4/8/2025 8:25 PM 4/8/2025 8:10 PM

524

Close to home and with everything we need.

525

Swim team member spends so much time at swim team & working part time in the summer

4/8/2025 8:08 PM

526

Well maintained, large with many activities, nice surrounding nature

4/8/2025 7:57 PM

527

Love the cozyness… the bike path, the golf course, the long and outdoor pavilion, the tennis courts and the outdoor fitness equipment.

4/8/2025 7:52 PM 4/8/2025 7:50 PM

528

Eagle does not have a GWEN tower on property.

529

We're there often for Celtic and the grounds and playground are all great!

4/8/2025 7:23 PM

530

New playground structure!

4/8/2025 7:22 PM

531

Palatine Stables is where my daughter became who she is. She’s an adult and still is an equestrian and now is a photographer in that world. Her life, and mine, was forever changed for the better because of Palatine Stables. It was affordable and it made her the woman she is today. Nothing can take the place of life with a horse. The benefits of it FAR out weigh any negatives. Please reconsider opening a new facility.

4/8/2025 7:19 PM

532

Size; restroom availability; walking trails. Could use more shaded areas for sport spectators

4/8/2025 7:08 PM

533

Swimming pool

4/8/2025 6:33 PM

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I love that it is on the bike path, there’s a picnic area, a playground, a basketball court, and nature areas.

SurveyMonkey 4/8/2025 6:08 PM

535

I go there a lot

4/8/2025 5:37 PM

536

Natural area outside, places to sit, shelter, walking trails

4/8/2025 5:35 PM

537

Lots of items

4/8/2025 5:15 PM

538

The walking trail around the fields, the story book is unique. The playground there is great except for when the ice cream truck parks in the parking lot there and plays the music for hours at a time. The path around the reservoir is nice, too, but too many geese! Perhaps try to find ways to keep them from being up on the pathway and keep poop off the walking path.

4/8/2025 5:01 PM

539

My kids both play Celtic soccer and I coach their sports. The fields are well maintained and easily accessible

4/8/2025 4:51 PM

540

Soccer fields

4/8/2025 4:49 PM

541

It’s the closet, has a fenced in area, is good for a variety of ages, has the shelter and the walking path and a big field. And drinking fountain!

4/8/2025 4:41 PM

542

events...#2 town square

4/8/2025 4:26 PM

543

Park, track, fields, courts, bathrooms - it has it all!

4/8/2025 4:03 PM

544

I don’t know

4/8/2025 3:45 PM

545

Not crowded and kids love it. I love the covered shelter for parents to watch kids from.

4/8/2025 3:45 PM

546

It is well maintained and very relaxing.

4/8/2025 3:24 PM

547

The pool

4/8/2025 3:10 PM

548

Love the pool

4/8/2025 3:05 PM

549

Swim Team

4/8/2025 3:03 PM

550

It has a diverse array of play structures appropriate for both smaller and bigger kids. It has a nearby portable bathroom and picnic area. It has both baby and big kid swings and it has a couple of benches for parent seating.

4/8/2025 3:02 PM

551

Large

4/8/2025 12:32 PM

552

I don't use the parks often so I have no opinion. I use Hamilton most because of the running track

4/8/2025 10:47 AM

553

great walking trails and pretty

4/8/2025 9:33 AM

554

Most available activities for us

4/8/2025 9:16 AM

555

It is fenced with soft rubber matting but also something for every age

4/8/2025 9:07 AM

556

Equestrian use

4/8/2025 9:02 AM

557

Pool

4/8/2025 8:02 AM

558

The walking track, pickle ball, and playground. I live right below it.

4/8/2025 7:54 AM

559

Various offerings and proximity

4/8/2025 7:50 AM

560

Spent a lot of time at the Palatine Hills Golf course as a kid. The towne square is also my favorite especially at Christmas.

4/8/2025 7:22 AM

561

Pool

4/8/2025 7:00 AM

562

it's nice

4/7/2025 11:38 PM

563

Variety of activities. Low traffic.

4/7/2025 11:10 PM

564

Gazebo, shade, easy parking

4/7/2025 10:37 PM

565

I like that it's in the middle of town, there's something for every age and it's easy to access

4/7/2025 10:09 PM

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Close to home, options for big and smaller kids, close to a lot of things (pool, fields, summer activities)

SurveyMonkey 4/7/2025 9:59 PM

567

We use that pool all the time in the summer.

4/7/2025 9:57 PM

568

It's walkable from our home. The playground has a good variety of things for a good variety of ages. There are a lot of events held at this park, which is really nice to have so close to home.

4/7/2025 9:47 PM

569

It's close to our house, it's big, it's close to the pool, there's open fields adjacent to it, it's near the amphitheater, there's access to bathrooms (but would be nice if those bathrooms stayed open for more than just the summer)

4/7/2025 9:43 PM

570

Hill for sledding, sometimes city views & scenic

4/7/2025 9:39 PM

571

because the palatine stables Christmas party was held there

4/7/2025 9:33 PM

572

Only one I know

4/7/2025 9:30 PM

573

It’s close to me

4/7/2025 9:20 PM

574

Available & , parking is convenient. relaxing area.

4/7/2025 9:10 PM

575

Convenient with good facilities

4/7/2025 8:49 PM

576

It's close to the bike trail and feels like your own nature.

4/7/2025 8:38 PM

577

Innovative play structure. Child likes the house he can pretend to be a firefighter or other things inside it.

4/7/2025 8:32 PM

578

Well maintained field, new playground and shelter. It's across the street from my home. So convenient for kids to kick a soccer ball and play

4/7/2025 8:23 PM

579

Many sports events for adults and children and-is well attended also Cutting Hall Very important !!

4/7/2025 8:18 PM

580

Walking track. Size of park

4/7/2025 8:05 PM

581

Lots of options. In my current season of life I enjoy the walking track and pickleball courts

4/7/2025 7:49 PM

582

The hill at sunset

4/7/2025 7:07 PM

583

Variety of activities for all ages

4/7/2025 6:56 PM

584

The equipment

4/7/2025 6:48 PM

585

My daughter likes the playground the best.

4/7/2025 6:31 PM

586

Closeby

4/7/2025 6:03 PM

587

Nice soccer fields. Would like to see it turfed

4/7/2025 5:59 PM

588

Kids are Celtic Soccer members.

4/7/2025 5:48 PM

589

Closer to home

4/7/2025 5:38 PM

590

Love soccer

4/7/2025 5:37 PM

591

Child plays soccer.

4/7/2025 5:36 PM

592

Soccer fields

4/7/2025 5:22 PM

593

Open area

4/7/2025 5:19 PM

594

It offers lots of different things to do indoors and out.

4/7/2025 5:19 PM

595

Passive and active areas, covers wide variety of activities

4/7/2025 5:13 PM

596

Turf, enclosed by fence and has basketball and baseball field. Also enjoy the path for walking and riding bikes

4/7/2025 5:11 PM

597

All 4 of my kids play soccer.

4/7/2025 5:07 PM

598

The pool is the largest and I am not getting hit in the head with a basket ball. It is not as congested.

4/7/2025 4:53 PM

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599

Proximity especially when grandchildren visit

4/7/2025 4:46 PM

600

It’s relaxing with seating and conveniently located downtown

4/7/2025 4:35 PM

601

Nice space

4/7/2025 4:24 PM

602

Wide variety of available activities, well maintained, good meeting place.

4/7/2025 4:14 PM

603

Clean

4/7/2025 4:10 PM

604

Has the most activities available

4/7/2025 4:02 PM

605

Closest. Never got the chance to experience the Stables which were right down the road from us due to piss poor advertising.

4/7/2025 3:50 PM

606

We spends several hours a week at Gbur for practices and games.

4/7/2025 3:47 PM

607

I love the naturalized detention basin that was installed, and the large walking loop around the park area.

4/7/2025 3:30 PM

608

Great big space that allows for many different types of games and different ways to interact

4/7/2025 3:28 PM

609

I like the open space

4/7/2025 3:17 PM

610

Variety of equipment for ppl of all ages. Clean.

4/7/2025 3:13 PM

611

Close to home

4/7/2025 3:12 PM

612

I like that it's updated with new equipment and no wood chips, it's by a walking path and basketball court, shaded area, it has everything and we love it

4/7/2025 3:01 PM

613

I don't have a favorite, haven't been to them all yet!

4/7/2025 2:57 PM

614

Open space adjacent to the Stables

4/7/2025 2:53 PM

615

Nice walking paths in the winter months, good activities in the summer months. Good food options for social outings

4/7/2025 2:45 PM

616

The pool, playground, and picnic area combo plus being next to the bandshell and festival area

4/7/2025 2:44 PM

617

Varied and many activities therr

4/7/2025 2:39 PM

618

My kids use the skate park many times a month during the warm months (my son will use the skate park even in some of the cold months). I walk my dog around the reservoir in the warmer months.

4/7/2025 2:39 PM

619

Events and concerts

4/7/2025 2:32 PM

620

Soft ground A variety of things to do Caters to a variety of ages

4/7/2025 2:29 PM

621

I love the space! I love all the sports that are around! It has a bathroom. And overall it’s very clean. I feel safe there.

4/7/2025 2:22 PM

622

Bathrooms, good for range of ages, shaded area

4/7/2025 2:16 PM

623

Size and diversity

4/7/2025 2:14 PM

624

The soft ground, location, it’s mostly fenced in, has a lot of fun features for family, but a splash pad would be the best addition

4/7/2025 2:13 PM

625

Biggest area

4/7/2025 2:12 PM

626

Variety of activity options

4/7/2025 2:11 PM

627

New and walkable

4/7/2025 2:06 PM

628

I only have to cross one major street to get there. There is no park in my neighborhood. Walking to community park is dangerous

4/7/2025 2:00 PM

629

Great walking loop and nice scenery

4/7/2025 1:58 PM

630

Nice camp during summer clean and organized

4/7/2025 1:55 PM

631

Well kept and nice updated park

4/7/2025 1:55 PM

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I like the bigger trees, nice neighborhood, relaxing smaller park

4/7/2025 1:43 PM

633

It has a variety of things to do that are all close together.

4/7/2025 1:39 PM

634

Convenient to visit

4/7/2025 1:37 PM

635

Most well kept and diverse.

4/7/2025 1:29 PM

636

Thank you for creating a park within walking distance to our home. There were no playground options prior to Meadowlark. We would love some benches and additional playground equipment!

4/7/2025 1:26 PM

4/7/2025 1:25 PM

637

Variety

638

Private, well maintained

4/7/2025 1:22 PM

639

Close to my house. Needs more trees now that they took out all the trees by the creek.

4/7/2025 1:21 PM

640

Playground equipment

4/7/2025 1:17 PM

641

Long walking trail

4/7/2025 1:16 PM

642

Well maintained, good access to Palatine Trail

4/7/2025 1:13 PM

643

super close to my house, that's it, honestly hard to really pick a favorite, all the ones I've been to are pretty nice

4/7/2025 1:05 PM

644

I love walking there with my dog

4/7/2025 1:01 PM

645

Multiple options

4/7/2025 12:46 PM

646

I like the events that take place in the bandshell. I wish there were more.

4/7/2025 12:43 PM

647

Convenient

4/7/2025 12:39 PM

648

Proximity to home

4/7/2025 12:37 PM

649

We like all the parks! We would love some additional shade and less woodchips.

4/7/2025 12:37 PM

650

Helps Keep kids busy during sibling sports

4/7/2025 12:35 PM

651

This is the only park near me that I know the name of

4/7/2025 12:27 PM

652

It is a hub of our community. Playground, open space to play, nature adventure with a small creek, picnic shelter for gathering. It is our neighborhood hub.

4/7/2025 12:23 PM

653

The rubber ground, toddler space

4/7/2025 12:19 PM

654

Don’t have a favorite

4/7/2025 12:18 PM

655

Nice setting to walk and relax.

4/7/2025 12:14 PM

656

Events, walking distance, pool, playground

4/7/2025 12:12 PM

657

Updated

4/7/2025 12:10 PM

658

Me personally, I golf weekends

4/7/2025 11:51 AM

659

Our family enjoys the skate park (better than other nearby towns’ skate parks), natural areas, and walking/jogging paths.

4/7/2025 11:43 AM

660

It's the closest park to my house. Also, the baseball/soccer field is big for my child to play.

4/7/2025 11:25 AM

661

trails

4/7/2025 11:14 AM

662

Love the big field the water , trails , playground

4/7/2025 11:12 AM

663

bicycle access

4/7/2025 11:02 AM

664

The Horse Stables because it is a one of a kind public equestrian facility!

4/7/2025 10:42 AM

665

it is close to our home and it has the basketball and tennis courts plus the field so the kids can do many different activities there.

4/7/2025 10:22 AM

666

We can walk to it-- Ost Park is small, Community Park is bigger with unique play pieces.

4/7/2025 10:20 AM

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Trees shading the playground are VERY important also. 667

Has it all. Pool. Park. Fields and courts and some parking

4/7/2025 10:16 AM

668

Quiet

4/7/2025 10:05 AM

669

My favorite thing was the Palatine Stables, which you’ve decided to destroy for the NW suburban community to everyone’s astonishment and dismay.

4/7/2025 10:04 AM

670

It’s large and engaging for all variety of ages. It’s nice that there’s a walking track right next to it so I can do a lap while the kids play

4/7/2025 9:59 AM

671

New and updated and clean nice playground

4/7/2025 9:51 AM

672

Hub of activity. Near transportation. Space for events.

4/7/2025 9:41 AM

673

Palatine Stables

4/7/2025 9:39 AM

674

Palatine stables

4/7/2025 9:35 AM

675

Lots of open space, walking paths, large park are and plenty of parking

4/7/2025 9:11 AM

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Again, closing and possibly demolishing the Palatine Stables was not a justifiable or publicly supported decision. It was based on the actions of individuals who don’t even reside in Palatine, eg Ben Rhea (Crystal Laje), etc. This decision needs to be overturned to reflect the will of the public, Palatine residents, not the wishes of a few. In fact, the Palatine Park District’s bylaws should be reviewed in light of this whole debacle. The Palatine Stables was profitable and reflected very positively on our community. Please correct this deeply damaging decision and reinstate the Stables which would be in keeping with your mission. Take action! Thank you~

5/18/2025 7:37 PM

Please keep the Palatine Stables. The kids love the horses

5/18/2025 6:54 PM

Give so discounts to senior excersice program and classes for 1 hour

5/14/2025 6:36 PM

I appreciate the money and time spent that the PPD employed to conduct this survey--which the residents actually paid for. However, it is my hope is that the PPD will take the results into sincere consideration which is the only way the survey will be productive. Will a summary of the survey be published for the public to see? Will keep track of that and follow-up on the email you provided. Thank you.

5/14/2025 4:24 PM

We also love on our long walks to pass through the park on Palatine Road with the gazebo. It is pretty and peaceful and a nice meetup area.

5/14/2025 9:54 AM

It is our family's hope that PPD looks to the current and future trends and provides an environment supporting a community this large. It's disappointing to see neighboring communities provide more interesting and accessible equipment and facilities that a family can grow with from young childhood to teenage to adult.

5/12/2025 11:09 PM

really hope the Park District will build or help build an 8+ court pickleball facility....lights, shelter, water... VERY functional & much use with a larger facility. Also , more dedicated indoor court time is needed.... working people have almost NO opportunity to play indoor pickleball in Palatine. No problem for retired folks.

5/11/2025 4:06 PM

The park district could benefit from potentially using Harper courts/fields when not in use by the college. The athletic programs have a hard time scheduling field availability, and the Harper facility could offer options. Also for consideration, Fremd fields when not in use?

5/11/2025 9:12 AM

I love living across the street from Doug Lindberg Park and bike trail. I'm very happy with the PPD maintenance!

5/10/2025 9:45 PM

Love everything PPD has to offer - CARE has been amazing for my school age son! Let’s keep it up and continue to be a destination PD for other towns.

5/10/2025 8:19 PM

Send out mailers about surveys like these. A lot of friends weren’t aware.

5/10/2025 1:39 AM

We do not use PPD as often as we did when are children were younger but we have always been very happy to be part of PPD. Please see my comment re South Ridge Park in Hoffman Estates. It is truly an amazing concept that would benefit many. I did mark yes for an Equestrian Center but only because it makes our Park District unique. If I had the choice, I would fund a multi use Splash Pad Park, similar to HEPD.

5/9/2025 3:32 PM

Palatine does a great job with the facilities. It is great to keep up with the maintenance. Would be great to see just a little more flowers/bushes/landscaping - but not spend a lot of $$. And Palatine did a great job with all the new signs at most of the facilities thru the village!

5/9/2025 10:48 AM

No more equestrian ANYTHING for the love of god. Everybody hates these people.

5/9/2025 9:22 AM

Getting a robust response to these types of surveys is difficult. Please don't let a vocal

5/9/2025 7:04 AM

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minority skew the results and the future focus for the PPD. Thank you for all you do. 16

Great job with continuous improvement and connecting with the community.

5/8/2025 9:52 PM

We have a popular and comprehensive park district. I compare what we have to other suburbs that surround us and we are by far the best because of our many parks, pools, camps and many classes and activities for children especially.

5/8/2025 7:43 PM

5/8/2025 3:09 PM

Bring back our horses ponies and staff

There have been times when the weed control could be imporved upon.

5/8/2025 12:52 PM

I would like to propose adding a small park on the South side of Northwest HWy near Deer Run, Timberlake, Charter Hall communities. It would be great to have a park within walking distance of the communities that does not require crossing NWHwy or driving. Thank you!

5/8/2025 12:04 PM

Would like to see volleyball or pickleball court added at Ashwood Park.

5/8/2025 11:44 AM

Closing the stables was an embarrassment to the community. I’m ashamed of Ben Rhea and Terry Ruff.

5/8/2025 11:39 AM

We’d love to see more bulbs planted at parks for spring tulips, crocuses, etc., or other perennials.

5/8/2025 11:37 AM

We don't have a nice routed path that's quick and easy to the closest park to our home. As well as it's kind of annoying to go to a park that feels like it's someone's backyard. ...very uncomfortable location.

5/8/2025 9:45 AM

Better and updated indoor and outdoor acquatic would be great. Something similar to Cary’s Sunburst Bay.

5/8/2025 7:47 AM

Keep up the great work you're doing on parks.

5/8/2025 6:56 AM

more bike riding events or better lane path connecting home to the bike paths

5/8/2025 6:52 AM

We need exercise stations in the parks especially at Hamilton.

5/8/2025 6:28 AM

Indoor swimming would be great, although Harper College offers this. Ice skating is too costly to maintain, partner with Rolling Meadows? Consider selling the old horse barn area.

5/8/2025 6:03 AM

We need more bathrooms on any park.

5/8/2025 4:14 AM

We are grateful for the options Palatine offers. Please continue to update playgrounds and improve safety. An indoor aquatic center would be far more universally used than an equestrian center. Thank you for reaching out!

5/7/2025 10:55 PM

Horse stables

5/7/2025 9:50 PM

We love the Park District!

5/7/2025 8:43 PM

Free events at parks would be great

5/7/2025 8:33 PM

Live music in the warm months is my favorite.

5/7/2025 8:11 PM 5/7/2025 8:07 PM

plant more tree in palatine.

work on not raising taxes so much

5/7/2025 7:51 PM

Please add wrestling mats in the recreation centers and allow local wrestling clubs to use the space. Wrestling is a hugely popular sport in the USA at schools, colleges and beyond.

5/7/2025 7:41 PM

Time to expand and update pickleball courts.

5/7/2025 6:58 PM

Just treat people with respect. Don't act like it is a country club or a for profit business. Everyone has there own nitch so doing something like closing the stables was just wrong. Many basketball players don't play in palatine any more the play in Arlington heights. I believe this was by design.

5/7/2025 5:36 PM

5/7/2025 5:32 PM

Wouls love some access from Brentwood Estates subdivision to some parks in palatine. walking or biking would be nice form here. now i have to go down rand or Quentin to do this, not really safe.

5/7/2025 5:28 PM

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I would recommend making the. Gazebo at GBur by the baseball fields to have bathrooms and snack bar

5/7/2025 5:27 PM

Our huge neighborhood that pays the most in property taxes has no park in walking distance.

5/7/2025 4:58 PM

I live too far away to do any of the activities you mentioned but do really enjoy the live play productions and have been attending for years as lived in Palatine about 40 yrs ago.

5/7/2025 4:40 PM

Palatine Stables should never have been removed.

5/7/2025 4:40 PM

5/7/2025 4:36 PM

Thank you for asking! I see such potential for Palatine and I'm happy we are being asked. We need more walkable and bikeable spaces, more public parks, better facilities, and more programming for our residents (and neighbors!) to make Palatine an attractive, safe, engaged suburb. Thank you!!

5/7/2025 4:29 PM

4 year old soccer starts a 4/4:30 during the week. How does a working parent make this time?

5/7/2025 4:04 PM

Overall, I love the PPD. Don’t like that they spend money on consultants and make decisions autonomously. Very glad for the survey - I hope it informs future decisions. I would love to see more of a connection to senior/retired community members to find ways to engage them in giving back to the community through service. Or programs to connect the schools to different programs - helping our underserved community members. Vague, I know.

5/7/2025 4:04 PM

Hoping the Park District uses this process more efficiently than the last one that was paid for and not used. It’s unfortunately too late for the stables now the horses are gone, but hoping we start to see better cared for facilities and parks over all since there’s 1 less facility in the system to care for. It’s rare to see a full time staff member responsible for programs during program time, hoping the whole team steps forward to elevate PPD and build much needed relationships with the community.

5/7/2025 4:01 PM

5/7/2025 3:53 PM

Please make OST fields park bigger with more equipment

Bring back the stables and please turf Gbur

5/7/2025 3:47 PM

Would like a fitness center at falcon.

5/7/2025 3:32 PM

Having more programming options for small kids that are not only during working hours so that as a working parent I would be able to have my younger kids participate in more programming or activities through the Park District.

5/7/2025 3:25 PM

Palatine Park District fitness classes are more expensive than Harper fitness classes. Why?

5/7/2025 3:19 PM

The park district is a great district but I think we can improve on ours fields so children's games. We lag behind in that after seeing so many other suburbs.

5/7/2025 3:11 PM

I would like to get more active with the parks Palatine offers. If possible to renovate more trails to become smooth for skating as most are quite rough and dangerous.

5/7/2025 3:01 PM

Thank you.

5/7/2025 2:47 PM

I am proud to call Palatine home. I feel our park district and their programs are great.

5/7/2025 2:46 PM

We are so lucky to have so many wonderful parks and events in Palatine!! We have loved the improvements to some of the parks in recent years.

5/7/2025 2:41 PM

Some things need maintenance. The clear plastic in the periscope at Hawthorne Park is all scuffed up and makes it unusable. I realize you’re using plastic for safety, but there is safety glass which would be usable and wouldn’t get scuffed up by rain.

5/7/2025 2:40 PM

Please focus on people with disabilities so they can have access

5/7/2025 2:36 PM

Closest

5/7/2025 2:35 PM

Have to build out more indoor facilities. Tons of residents are looking into trying to pool money to do it themselves but space isn’t avail. We have the space at Falcon and other places. It has to be done. Kids athletics are suffering due to this.

5/7/2025 2:28 PM

Overall the park district does a very nice job, need bigger spaces!

5/7/2025 2:26 PM

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Love our parks. An important factor in our choosing to settle in & stay in Palatine through our lifetime. Has facilities and programs for all ages & interests. Glad to see the stables go - a money pit that only benefited a tiny minority of the residents. Keep up the good work! And thank you

SurveyMonkey 5/6/2025 5:40 PM

bike path on Euclid from Quentin to plum grove

5/6/2025 10:58 AM

I was extremely disappointed in the fact that the Palatine Stables was closed instead of the necessary repairs being made, and subsequently very angry in the way that it was handled. I felt that the park board chairman outright lied to the citizens of Palatine and just stonewalled and refused to provide answers to very reasonable questions. Frankly I never expected this type of behavior from a village official here in Palatine. I would have expected much better than that!! My husband and I have lived here in Palatine for 54 years.

5/6/2025 9:26 AM

More biking infrastructure connecting parks to allow us to move from park to park in a safe way

5/5/2025 10:06 PM

Lighted pathways for bike path to Hamilton. Enforcement foe unleashed dogs.

5/5/2025 8:25 PM

I wish it had more trees at the reservoir. Why are they cutting down so many trees/bushes there? They should work on cutting down the huge canada thistles (I think that's what they are called)

5/5/2025 7:15 PM

Flashing lights at cross walk on Quentin connecting Deer Grove East and West for walkers and bikers

5/5/2025 6:10 PM

We would love more bike paths especially on Illinois avenue

5/5/2025 5:51 PM

Bring back the Palatine Horse Stables ! The closing was a shitty move by a person and board members that do not have Palatines best interest in mind

5/5/2025 5:44 PM

More bike lanes are needed to keep the bikers safer. Maybe have a place where kids can ride their electric scooters, mini-bikes, dirt bike, plastic cars. It seems they are not allowed in town but many kids have them and not all have a big back yard to ride them in. Maybe create an obstacle course or a ninja warrior course.

5/5/2025 5:32 PM

improve biking

5/5/2025 11:17 AM

Reopen the stables ASAP

5/5/2025 9:11 AM

Save the stables!

5/4/2025 9:17 PM

Love the parks and park district classes and offerings!

5/3/2025 5:32 PM 5/3/2025 1:54 PM

Get news slide at Eagle pool

I forgot to mention! I would love to see more creeks or natural water areas for playing.

5/3/2025 9:15 AM

Bike trails from Smith Street to the library are in need of repair - many seams, bumps, tree root emergence and parallel cracks. Same true from Hicks Road east to East Sanborn Drive

5/2/2025 1:38 PM

SHAME ON WHAT YOU DID TO PALATINE STABLES

4/30/2025 5:11 PM

Please bring back the stables. You will save us thousands of dollars and hours of time with increasing busy kids schedules. Our 7 year old loves riding but at 80+ a lesson we can old afford to send her once a week and she wants to ride more

4/26/2025 4:29 PM

None

4/24/2025 11:05 PM

We need more fields, especially turf fields that can be used year-round and when it's wet outside. Indoor turf and outdoor turf. For all sports. My sons play football and they have ONE football field for the entire town. I would estimate there's 350 kids that play football in Palatine. I would estimate, with parents, there's 1,000 people involved in the sport/program. And there's ONE field. Same thing for practice fields--there just aren't enough of them. If you look at neighboring communities like Barrington and Arlington Heights, Palatine's fields just don't compare. The Stables would make an incredible sports complex--indoor and outdoor--and it's between Northwest Highway and Dundee, so it has incredible access and will not bother the neighbors. Thank you for your consideration and efforts!

4/24/2025 8:15 AM

Need more lacrosse fields. More indoor and outdoor turf fields for all sports to use- not dedicated to soccer. OST field is a joke compared to other towns football fields and it’s lack of

4/23/2025 8:55 PM

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parking. Other towns play at the high schools. We have 2 high schools often game days both are empty turf fields with empty parking lots. Meanwhile it’s a joke for parking at ost. Undersized bleachers and it gets really crowded since each group has to haul chairs and set them up around the field. 89

Palatine would benefit from observing/leaning from other communities/facilities and how well there programs are run.

4/23/2025 8:40 PM

My three children partipated in PCBS for the past ten years. The quality and maintenance of the baseball and softball fields is grossly lacking compared to neighboring suburbs. There were constant problems with standing water in the infield and dugouts, no shade when players were in the dugout and not enough shade for families watching the game. There were delays because the fields had not been dragged thoroughly or at all to help them dry out, and there were occasions that the coaches had to chalk the lines before the game could begin. There are ZERO permanent bathrooms and concession stands. Our fields are not family friendly and do not draw large tournaments for these reasons. This is a huge miss. If Palatine had better facilities - turf fields or better drained fields, concessions stands and permanent bathroom facilities - the town could draw more out of town teams to increase revenue for the Village of Palatine.

4/23/2025 10:06 AM

Build turf fields indoor & outdoor! Build more indoor spaces for basketball, volleyball and indoor leagues during winter to expand open gym hours. Facilities hours & open gym are so poor given the number of residents we have in Palatine. 1 hour some weeks for open basketball and only 3 locations for a village with 65k residents!

4/23/2025 8:05 AM

The Park District Board needs term limits.

4/22/2025 10:02 PM

Please fix the ost field football shed and work with league to be more respectful of neighborhood rules - street parking, trash, quite hours

4/22/2025 2:35 PM

LOVE living in Palatine:)

4/22/2025 1:09 PM

PAFA is the largest program associated with the park district. It brings in a huge amount of income for it. For what parents pay for their children to participate in the program, the park district should prioritize ample field space for the teams. One home field on which to hold games (not even practice) is not enough. Many other surrounding teams also have access to turf fields.

4/22/2025 9:19 AM

There is a significant need for turf (ideally) or grass fields for football and lacrosse.

4/21/2025 10:43 PM

Outdoor turf space is essential for our young athletes in order to be able to practice and play games throughout the year. More indoor turf space is also very important. It is nearly impossible to get space at Falcon. Park district team should have access to it and not have to pay $250 to rent it for an hour

4/21/2025 8:08 PM

I think the old stables should be converted into a sports complex. So many kids play sports, it should have an outdoor field (s) for Football & Lacrosse. It should have indoor turf fields for those sports as well. Should have multiple basketball courts, 2-3 times more than what Falcon offers. Palatine is a HUGE community and we have a chance to build a state of the art sports complex than generations came enjoy. We have enough parks, we don’t need anymore.

4/21/2025 3:12 PM

Bring back Equestrian and build an indoor turf lacrosse field

4/21/2025 2:44 PM

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More solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging options.

4/21/2025 2:43 PM

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Please consider developing an additional large indoor facility for our baseball teams to practice in that is equipped with batting cages and batting machines. Or add the machines to Falcon. Please upgrade Ost Field to a turf field! Also, upgrade Gbur to turf fields. Consider a concessions building and bathrooms at both Ost and Gbur. Portable bathrooms are disgusting!!! I have 2 kids on the Travelers, and we spend a lot of time at Gbur, as do many families. I know there is a bathroom by Hamilton, but no one wants to walk over there to go to the bathroom while watching a game at Gbur.

4/21/2025 2:40 PM

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It is vital to the environment that we promote the use of native plants and educate folks about it, plus native plants feed the wildlife and fill the area with birds and butterflies. #homegrownnationalpark Let's get Palatine on the right side of environmental stewardship!

4/21/2025 1:53 PM

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We need turf fields and it is a shame that the park district cannot work with the local high schools to help with already existing turf fields. No high school uses turf fields on a Sunday

4/21/2025 1:42 PM

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and I know because I am a high school coach for District 211. 104

I think it would be great to have a new horse facility and turf field for football and lacrosse.

4/21/2025 11:25 AM

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PAFA needs a quality football field for our athletes to play on. Every community we play on has a turf field. It would be nice for our kids who work so hard to play on a great, reliable, and almost self maintaining field as well.

4/21/2025 11:21 AM

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Disappointed by the closure of Palatine Stables, it was a very unique offering for our park district to have

4/21/2025 11:19 AM

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Palatine is a big town. It is sad that we do not have one outdoor turf field of any kind. Baseball and football programs suffer due to practices and games cancelled due to wet fields. Surrounding towns have improved their facilities while our fields are very outdated.

4/21/2025 10:47 AM

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Please open a new equestrian facility!

4/21/2025 10:06 AM

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We need lacrosse fields.

4/20/2025 11:50 PM

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Please keep expanding soccer spaces and bring back horse/stables programs

4/20/2025 10:16 PM

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Language courses, culture exposure, rock climbing, life skills...cooking for example would be other areas we would be interested in. Our kids are not into team sports as much.

4/20/2025 1:58 PM

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It would really be great to have more indoor space for soccer in particular, but also for baseball and basketball

4/19/2025 4:31 PM

113

Would love to see the expansion of our indoor offerings for winter activities

4/19/2025 2:58 PM

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Please focus on adding indoor space for soccer, racket sports and programs.

4/19/2025 11:50 AM

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Please consider looking back at Palatine Stables!

4/19/2025 11:44 AM

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Need more indoor facilities like rush copley center in aurora. Harper college is not even ¼ of that. We would be willing to spend $200/month for family membership to such facilities

4/19/2025 11:44 AM

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As you renovate facilities, spend the money and do them right. If you have limited resources, don't waste taxpayer money and build low level facilities.

4/19/2025 11:13 AM

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Please make soccer a priority. So many young families want to participate

4/19/2025 9:04 AM

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Palatine Park District has been a great resource for our family! If we could have our wishes come true - we would have an indoor soccer facility & waterpark.

4/19/2025 6:56 AM

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Continue to survey your paying customers. Separate preschool from fitness areas

4/19/2025 6:18 AM

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The gymnastics program has grown rapidly. The equipment is old. Viewing area for parents is small and their is not a full size floor for kids to practice floor routines. It also smells like 30 years worth of sweat in there....time to update!

4/18/2025 10:28 PM

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We would love to see a park near the senior center. Our house is about a mile to any park and it would be awesome to have one closer

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Indoor pool a top priority

124

We need more indoor sports space - soccer, basketball, volleyball - like Canlan

4/18/2025 4:46 PM

125

Hamilton is #2, a great park, just needs more trees/shade. I think Celtics could use another soccer field as well.

4/18/2025 2:50 PM

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I wish falcon had an outdoor park too so while one child in programming the other had something to do.

4/18/2025 1:03 PM

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Please bring back the Palestine tables. It is an integral part of the community for the current and the future generations that will reside here. I miss my riding lessons a lot, and had to pause because I cannot travel farther due to my schedule

4/18/2025 9:58 AM

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Palatine would benefit greatly financially by offering a large, modern facility that could hold events that would pull in other township residents within 20-30 mile radius and provide a sense of pride for the locals. It seems most other regional areas have a flagship facility that brings in a lot of people and revenue for the local businesses.

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Celtic SC is by far the best thing Palatine has going for it, I moved my family out of Palatine due to poor village management and declining schools, Celtic SC is the only reason I go back.

4/18/2025 8:43 AM

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Would love to see a new facility built in the south west area of Palatine that had at least two large turf fields, some more basketball courts and perhaps even an indoor pool/aquatic center. Something like the Schaumburg Sports Center and then plot Schaumburg Water Works in that too and you would have a the greatest thing to happen to Palatine. Would also be cool to upgrade GBur baseball fields to turf and put a nice concession area in the middle. Something like Melas fields in Arlington Heights. Let’s GoPPD…you can do this!!!

4/18/2025 8:27 AM

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Save the stables and build a dome please.

4/18/2025 8:01 AM

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All in all, Palatine takes very good care of their facilities. Noteably, the restrooms are very clean & the toiletpaper is not sandpaper!

4/18/2025 7:51 AM

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We really need more soccer field options, especially in winter seasons.

4/18/2025 7:27 AM

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I would love to see Palatine Stables reopen. My daughters participated in riding lessons, summer programs and volunteered to assist with birthday parties. The interaction with horses is a unique offering that Palatine offered and is sorely missed. I am an active senior and would love to have volunteer opportunities at a renovated Palatine Stables. Animal therapy has proven benefits. Palatine Stables could be a self supporting gem in the northwest suburbs.

4/18/2025 7:27 AM

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Additional indoor and outdoor soccer facilities are greatly needed. Please provide this for our community.

4/18/2025 7:24 AM

136

More indoor soccer fields will be great!

4/18/2025 4:11 AM

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Please leave the soccer goalie nets open for kids to play. Me n my son always looking for these to be open. Most of the time they are locked up and can't play. Just don't lock them at any time. More concerts on the amphitheatre like every Fridays.

4/17/2025 11:39 PM

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We love palatine park district! Thank you!

4/17/2025 10:06 PM

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Overall we love what is offered. Parking at Hamilton is an issue during game season. Towne square needs a low fence protecting people from busy roads. Open at each entrance

4/17/2025 10:05 PM

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We have such a diverse community. Finding ways to connect people who may not otherwise interact, and give them space to explore interests (even if not sports or theater) to help us become even greater.

4/17/2025 9:40 PM

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I think Palatine does well to maintain their facilities. Obviously, I would prefer more soccer fields given that I coach, however overall I think more opportunities for kids to have outlets to do whatever they want is ideal. Getting people to move more (for free) is fantastic. Let’s help versus hinder.

4/17/2025 9:25 PM

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Existing programming at the Park District needs to be cleaned up and needs more staff to run it. For ex, basketball and volleyball are not well managed, resulting in imbalanced teams and therefore makes kids never want to come back. You've got to spend time and money on building your core sports like basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball. New offerings are cool, but not at the expense of the core programming that has been suffering a lot in past years. Its harder to keep kids active because the internet is easy and free, so if kids dont want to come out for sports and activities, rec sports will decline even more. Travel is great, but only a few kids make it so cant focus resources only on those talented kids. PD needs to work to recruit the kids that suck at sports, but just want to play and stay active and social!!!

4/17/2025 9:21 PM

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Would love to see better use of Cardinal park or South Birchwood for lacrosse or soccer if drainage was more controlled.

4/17/2025 9:20 PM

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Gbur NEEDS more parking!

4/17/2025 9:20 PM

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Robin park is long overdue for renovation

4/17/2025 8:42 PM

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I would LOVE to see the tax code somehow revised for the Inverness/Palatine overlap. We live in Inverness and we have coached sports multiple times per year every single year. Yet, we pay more for every single activity and we have regular athletes in many programs, including swimming, gymnastics, baseball, soccer and more and the additional costs really add up. We are part of D15 and I know parts of Inverness are part of the PPD. I just don't quite understand why there is a difference. The delay in registering has also affected our ability to participate in various activities. Other things I would love to see: expanded and improved gymnastics space

4/17/2025 8:38 PM

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(these kids don't even have a full-size floor with a ceiling sufficiently high to practice safely) and additional indoor multi-purpose space for all of the turf-specific athletes to practice through the winter. Falcon is awesome - it just isn't enough! Thank you! 147

This survey is not designed well. There is no option between satisfied and unsatisfied and it’s entirely possible to be in between those extremes. Lists are too long and. It clear what I’m ranking.

4/17/2025 8:34 PM

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Would love to see more turf parks and indoor soccer fields. Palatine Celtic soccer is growing and not enough fields for all the teams!

4/17/2025 7:47 PM

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Build an indoor soccer facility

4/17/2025 7:24 PM

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Turf fields for lacrosse and soccer!!!

4/17/2025 7:09 PM

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Thanks for looking for input!

4/17/2025 6:02 PM

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We’d love to see more turf fields and an indoor facility with turf fields. Celtic is growing and additional fields are needed.

4/17/2025 5:52 PM

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Please consider building an indoor facility with turf fields. We need this for the community.

4/17/2025 5:45 PM

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The community needs more outdoor turf fields. When weather is not ideal, kids can still play and practice football, lacrosse, and soccer.

4/17/2025 5:43 PM

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A large indoor turf complex Centrally located at Hamilton would serve as anchor to all of Palatine! It would free up turf time at Falcon for other sports as well! Please, please, please find away to help take all Palatine soccer and indoor sports to the next level! Indoor soccer and mutipurpose turf, indoor pickleball, indoor batting cages, many athletes could be served!

4/17/2025 5:41 PM

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We need better athletic facility’s to compete with other areas both indoor and outdoor multipurpose turf fields.

4/17/2025 5:39 PM

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Need additional indoor soccer capacity

4/17/2025 5:35 PM

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We are in desperate need of large-scale indoor facilities to accommodate the sports needs of our kids. Courts and turf facilities could service our clubs and bring tournament revenue to our parks district.

4/17/2025 5:26 PM

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Please look into additional indoor turf facilities. This is the future and can be used by many sports.

4/17/2025 5:13 PM

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Need more space for kids sports, indoor primarily but outdoors as well. You have many sports sharing spaces and the kids don’t have enough space to appropriately learn.

4/17/2025 5:12 PM

161

Winters are harsh - we need more indoor field space

4/17/2025 5:07 PM

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Would be great to build a large indoor turf facilities to lease to Celtic and or other programs that could benefit from it

4/17/2025 5:06 PM

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Celtic is a growing community and we are in the search for an indoor facility. Right now we travel around palatine to different facilities over the winter season. It's hard to maintain a normal schedule and plan. Additionally, the dog park is just a fenced in yard. It would be great if our growing community of dogs could have a fun place to explore.

4/17/2025 5:05 PM

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Palatine needs batting cages, as well as an indoor training facility for soccer

4/17/2025 5:00 PM

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PLEASE consider implementing the changes I have heard are planned for Robin park. There are so many kids in the neighborhood and that park currently only caters to kids under 5. There are not even regular swings. Kids can't easily go to another park bc we are bordered by Palatine Rd. and Quentin Rd.

4/17/2025 5:00 PM

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Indoor turf fields needed

4/17/2025 4:59 PM

167

Restore the Palatine Stables. Improve & add to the existing tennis facilities including indoor courts like Arlington Heights Park District possesses.

4/17/2025 3:42 PM

168

My understanding is that an entirely new stables is not needed but just repairs of an existing structure. Such a wonderful and unique facility should not be lost to the residents of Palatine

4/17/2025 8:43 AM

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Bring back the stables and open up more summer camps

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Palatine offers wonderful PD sites & amenities. I’ve seen plays, visited many parks with my grandson & took my autistic son to the stables because the horses seemed to connect with him. I’m so grateful they were available to us. Thank you for all you do for Palatine residents & non residents.

4/16/2025 8:23 AM

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Would love to see a new equestrian facility since Palatine Stables was deemed unfit for use and summarily closed though it was in fact fixable. Drove many times over an hour for many years to enjoy showing at the facility. Either fix it or build a new one. So many people from all over love this particular amenity.

4/15/2025 11:37 PM

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Please bring back Palatine Stables. There is nothing like it in the Northwest Suburbs and it provided a safe place for me and my children to learn to ride. The grandchildren were doing pony rides almost every weekend and were about to enroll in lessons when the stable closed. The decision was short- sighted and done with haste. Not the type of decisions we have been used to in the past from Palatine or the Park District.

4/15/2025 10:49 PM

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Thank you for gathering community input.

4/15/2025 7:57 PM

174

Restore stables

4/15/2025 3:18 PM

175

Does the park district participate in and encourage recycling? I have seen blue recycling containers at the Community Center, but no place else. Why not put them at all facilities, including playgrounds, tennis courts, pools, picnic areas, basketball courts, volleyball courts, parks, etc.

4/15/2025 11:00 AM

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Please do not turn the stables into a housing development.

4/15/2025 8:58 AM

177

Save Palatine Stables!

4/15/2025 8:51 AM

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Save the stables!

4/15/2025 5:09 AM

179

Please keep the Palatine Stables open. It is a great asset to the community.

4/14/2025 10:30 PM

180

Fix the sables, and don’t knock it down to rebuild

4/14/2025 10:23 PM

181

Please look into purchasing the Loeber property and turning it into a park and nature preserve, even if this means taking out additional bonds. We don’t need more housing, we do need more forests and natural spaces.

4/14/2025 9:20 PM

182

It would be good if Celtic could have their own indoor facilities. We travel to so many other clubs who have these resources.

4/14/2025 8:54 PM

183

While I'm not a horse rider, I would like the District to restore an equine facility. I have friends and know of others that have been helped greatly by riding and working with horses. These facilities are increasingly rare, and once they are gone, difficult to replace.

4/14/2025 8:52 PM

184

Open the stables back up

4/14/2025 7:31 PM

185

Bring back the equestrian facility

4/14/2025 4:52 PM

186

An equestrian center with capabilities to assist seniors would be a breath of fresh air

4/14/2025 3:02 PM

187

Some of the facilities need updating, especially Birchwood and the Community Center. The outdoor pools are getting old and need a facelift to keep up with the times.

4/14/2025 2:27 PM

188

Reopen the Stables! It is really missed!

4/14/2025 1:15 PM

189

The horses are important

4/14/2025 10:58 AM

190

Would love to see the stables reopen

4/14/2025 10:23 AM

191

Bring back Palatine Stables. Never should have been closed. More parks are not needed. There are already too many that are not being used. Adding Meadowlark was a waste of taxpayers money, there is already a park a few blocks away. Putting the money towards repairs to the stables would have been better use of taxpayers money and would have been a fraction of the cost. Estimate given by certain people at the PPD are grossly exaggerated and cannot be substantiated.

4/14/2025 10:01 AM

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Thank you for providing this opportunity for input.

4/14/2025 9:26 AM

193

We need horse stables riding and care.

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It would be nice to bring the stables back and have more indoor soccer space. Thank you.

195

Please bring back the equestrian program.

4/14/2025 8:54 AM

196

BRING BACK THE STABLES

4/14/2025 8:44 AM

197

Used the parks much more when we were younger. The stables were a big part of our activity also.

4/14/2025 8:08 AM

198

I love living in Palatine, it's a great little town. Thank you for listening to feedback.

4/14/2025 7:57 AM

199

Bring the horses back and e willing to hire and pay for actual equine educated staff to run the stable this time around.

4/14/2025 7:55 AM

200

Please bring back an equestrian center

4/14/2025 7:41 AM

201

A new equestrian center could be a regional destination, not only for lessons but also horse shows. What if PD partnered with an established equestrian farm to run the facility. Yoga in the park, open to all ages; in conjunction with Saturday farmers market. Make more classes available to working parents. Before 6 am and after 6 pm on weekdays.

4/14/2025 7:10 AM

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4/14/2025 9:19 AM

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Please don't close the Stables

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We have loved in this neighborhood for most of our lives and are raising our kids here. Please preserve, enhance, and expand natural, unlandscaped areas. I love living here because of who we share our neighborhood with. We pay massive property taxes because we love it here.

4/14/2025 3:23 AM

204

Please address what happened at Palatine stables. That was outrageous and dangerous to the animals and all of the kids who were involved there. It was such a shocking and unsettling to say the least.

4/14/2025 2:36 AM

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Would really love to see a new Palatine Stables that my little one can use as she grows up.

4/13/2025 9:54 PM

206

Please consider bringing back the equestrian center. There are not many options for people in the area to be exposed to houses. It is a wonderful facility and I spent many years horse showing there. It brings great value to the community

4/13/2025 9:25 PM

207

Reopen Palatine stables

4/13/2025 9:09 PM

208

Besides Sue Gould, please do better.

4/13/2025 9:06 PM

209

The Palatine Stables needs to be a priority and brought back to life and for the people!

4/13/2025 9:01 PM

210

We need more places for the community to socialize — upgrade the downtown area with more events for people to gather year-round.

4/13/2025 8:38 PM

211

I used to ride at the palatine equestrian center but had to leave when the park district shut down the buildings rather then taking the time to maintain the buildings. I want to see palatine fix up and reopen the barn so that horses and people can ride there again. I would come back and bring my horse if they did.

4/13/2025 8:14 PM

212

More pickleball courts!!!

4/13/2025 8:07 PM

213

The riding stables were so important for my childhood. My children would benefit from this

4/13/2025 7:51 PM

214

The areas lining the palatine walking paths need attention. The people riding bikes ride too fast near the walkers. Kids are riding mini bikes and motorized scooters down the walking paths which is very dangerous. There needs to be more garbage cans on the paths so people can throw trash and their dog waste

4/13/2025 7:31 PM

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You did the community a major disservice by closing the barn without adequate input from the community. It was a stupid move to close a profitable program for a taxing program that loses money every year, on the tax payer.

4/13/2025 7:15 PM

216

Please bring back Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 6:37 PM

217

Please reopen palatine stables

4/13/2025 6:33 PM

218

The opportunity to ride horses is so dwindling and the ability of this park district to keep this focus would be wonderful. I would take lessons again!

4/13/2025 6:31 PM

219

Equestrian center closure was a park district tragedy. Encouraging animal connections is SO

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Please bring back the stables.

4/13/2025 6:21 PM

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Please bring back palatine stables

4/13/2025 6:12 PM

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PLEASE PRESERVE/RESTORE THE PALATINE STABLES.

4/13/2025 6:11 PM

223

The palatine stables is a unique opportunity to offer horse animal experiences to many kids & adults who may never experience it. It shaped who I am today. Please reconsider opening an equestrian facility

4/13/2025 5:55 PM

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Keep t he stables.

4/13/2025 5:47 PM

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Save Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:41 PM

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Please bring back Palatine Stables

4/13/2025 5:41 PM

227

Need more soccer turf. Update Robin Park which is long overdue. Build a playground on the lot that was purchased on Middleton and Palatine Rd.

4/13/2025 5:17 PM

228

Re-open the stable

4/13/2025 5:14 PM

229

I didn’t see it listed on the survey, but we love paddle boating at Twin Lakes in Palatine! The playground there is also our favorite Palatine park.

4/13/2025 5:14 PM

230

Please bring back horseback riding. It was one of the most unique experiences that a park district can provide. Please listen to your constituents and how much it means to them.

4/13/2025 4:56 PM

231

Bring back the palatine stables!

4/13/2025 4:53 PM

232

Thank you!

4/13/2025 4:50 PM

233

Outside of closing a profitable ranch for unclear reasons; the parks are quite beautiful and well kept. Thank you very much

4/13/2025 4:49 PM

234

I believe the handling of the stables closing was awful. Very sketchy how Terry Ruff went about it.

4/13/2025 4:43 PM

235

Thank you

4/13/2025 4:39 PM

236

Extremely upset with the closing of the tables. It was an amazing offering.

4/13/2025 4:37 PM

237

Please save the stables!!!

4/13/2025 4:33 PM

238

We absolutely love being residents of Palatine. We moved here because we can walk to 8 parks from our house. They may not be all Palatine park district but we love the choice of going in different directions and having choice. We played at Lake Louise today because they have a Gaga pit… maybe more of those… we also love the park in river trials park district that has some really high obstacles and a roller hockey outside area. Multiple things to there. Much like our Hamilton but even more.

4/13/2025 4:22 PM

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Save the Stables or please build a new facility

4/13/2025 4:21 PM

240

reopen the equestrian center

4/13/2025 4:10 PM

241

Bring back the Stables!

4/13/2025 4:10 PM

242

I have in the past used equestrian services. The people worked very hard to run the place. Friend’s children went every year to stables. It’s a great shame that unfair practices were used to shut down such a great place.

4/13/2025 4:03 PM

243

Bring back Palatine Stables!!!!!!

4/13/2025 3:58 PM

244

Please do more monitoring of the big parks. Often, the Hamilton reservoir is loud and the paths are not great because the bike traffic is fast and motorized. Also please stop with the amplified noise exceptions, the Affiliates do not care about the community and will take advantage. Please monitor them, the noise is obnoxious.

4/13/2025 3:55 PM

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Palatine Stables needs to be reopened.

4/13/2025 3:46 PM

246

We no longer live in Palatine- but the Palatine Stables closing and all the confusion, lack of communication and possibly deceit news travelled beyond your borders. Fantastic community

4/13/2025 3:44 PM

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resources that should be managed ethically. 247

The Stables Fall Fest was my First PPD facility ever visited. The live animals and facility made the District unique compared to others in the surrounding area.

4/13/2025 3:43 PM

248

Part of why we chose palatine was for the stables. My kids were looking forward to starting to ride when they were closed. Please bring them back.

4/13/2025 3:42 PM

249

Bring back the stables!!

4/13/2025 3:41 PM

250

Disappointed on how the board handled (understatement) the Palatine Stables. Lost a lot of trust in the people who were elected to serve our community. Would like equestrian facilities to be rebuilt/repaired and for improved horsemanship programming to be offered.

4/13/2025 3:38 PM

251

We’re hoping to get Palatine stables back

4/13/2025 3:29 PM

252

I don’t think the park district should completely rebuild the palatine stable just invest in upgrades and maintenance to keep it usable

4/13/2025 3:28 PM

253

Please reopen the palatine stables. Keep the pool on northwest highway open longer with adult lifeguards who don't have to go to school.

4/13/2025 3:23 PM

254

I came here just to support Palatine stables. As a current horse lover and rider in NIHJA shows it is important for the community to have a program that works with kids with special needs and animals. Palatine stables is one of the few around that offers that to their community and you took that away from them. It’s very unfortunate but I am 100% in support of reopening that program for children with disabilities.

4/13/2025 3:16 PM

255

Reopen the Stables

4/13/2025 3:09 PM

256

This survey should have been sent out prior to closing Palatine Stables. Gathering public input now is ridiculous.

4/13/2025 2:50 PM

257

We need a big indoor pool for the swim team.it would be more convenient to use one pool all the time.

4/13/2025 12:55 PM

258

outdoor pools are too cold

4/12/2025 1:06 PM

259

Please bring back Palatine Stables.

4/11/2025 11:39 PM

260

Please continue to work to reduce/control costs and make decisions that help to control future costs. That does not mean that you need to close down everything but just work to keep everything sale. you are doing a great job of providing a wide rage of activities for the community. I do believe you could look at charging more for non-residents since residents pay for the district in taxes and user fees

4/11/2025 10:15 AM

261

Community Park playground is in need of repair/replacement. It has broken, loose, and sharp broken edge pieces. The black taping they have done on the broken stairs and fraying ropes looks tacky and unsafe. The rocket ship playground equipment at Maple Park is dangerous. There is not enough of a ledge for little feet to rest on, so they don't fall from the top.

4/11/2025 9:33 AM

262

Please reopen the stables! Such a unique offering.

4/11/2025 9:12 AM

263

Please add the equestrian facility back to Palatine. The stables was such a special place and a unique offering for the park district that other communities did not have.

4/11/2025 8:57 AM

264

I love the parks dept!

4/10/2025 9:22 PM

265

more off leash dog parks would be a nice addition

4/10/2025 5:05 PM

266

I taklke advantage of the adult fitness classes for my health. The exercise room at Birchwood is wonderful. Why aren’t there matching facilities at Community and Falcon? The same equipment should be available at each facility so that participants don’t have to choose where to take a class based on the equipment available at the site chosen for their class. This is ridiculous!

4/10/2025 12:17 PM

267

Families who are active in PPD (like swim team) but outside the PPD district (Inverness) should get “in district” priority. We spend a lot of $$$ in the district every year but find it impossible to get into summer camps and other popular events because we live just outside the district.

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269

Would like to add an equestrian center back to our programming

4/10/2025 7:27 AM

270

I think you need to make MUCH more of an effort to get community feedback and be more transparent before you finalize this plan. The community that uses the parks doesn't trust you.

4/10/2025 6:13 AM

271

Bring back the stables and make the village unique once again.

4/9/2025 10:21 PM

272

I forgot to add…..Palatine needs many more pickleball courts. Convert some tennis courts perhaps.

4/9/2025 8:33 PM

273

Bring back Palatine Stables!!!!

4/9/2025 8:29 PM

274

I would like to see there be another equestrian barn be added

4/9/2025 7:53 PM

275

More soccer turf options. A playground at Falcon park

4/9/2025 7:44 PM

276

Please, please, construct or repair the stables

4/9/2025 7:38 PM

277

The Palatine Park District is one of the top reasons I am happy to live in Palatine!

4/9/2025 5:44 PM

278

Please consider reopening palatine stables!

4/9/2025 2:02 PM

279

Can we have a Palatine Pride Parade?

4/9/2025 2:02 PM

280

Palatine stables provided so much for the community and would bring so much back if it was redone

4/9/2025 1:22 PM

281

Robin Park has been on the Park District’s list of parks to redo. It would be great to have a bigger park with basketball courts, tennis courts, etc. I would like to see movement made in planning and building.

4/9/2025 11:50 AM

282

Invest in outdoor and indoor turf fields (with good drainage) - these will be able to accommodate multiple activities

4/9/2025 9:42 AM

283

The Clayson House Museum is a crown jewel of Palatine. Don't let what happened to the Stables happen to the Clayson House.

4/9/2025 9:15 AM

284

REOPEN THE STABLES!!!!

4/9/2025 8:48 AM

285

Promote the bike trail and history museum more, they are unusual things in our hometown that more residents should know about and use.

4/9/2025 8:38 AM

286

More hours for swim team for Harper college More options for summer camps Longer hours for outdoor pools and more family hours for Harper pool

4/9/2025 8:10 AM

287

Save Palatine stables.

4/9/2025 4:46 AM

288

I strongly encourage the consideration of a new equestrian facility. It is a major loss to our community not having Palatine Stables, and puts our town behind compared to our surrounding towns have to offer

4/8/2025 10:04 PM

289

I feel like another indoor pool facility would really open up aquatic offerings and help Swimming and Water Polo keep up with neighboring communities.

4/8/2025 9:59 PM

290

We don’t need a horse stable. As a newer resident to palatine (less than 5 years) here for the long term with a growing family, we don’t need a horse stable and have our tax dollars go to maintaining something like that. It’s an expensive hobby that most people can’t afford or are simply just not interested in. It only caters to a small population of people. It doesn’t benefit a larger audience like a rec facility or public park would. For those people that did it in their childhood decades ago - good for them. That doesn’t mean it needs to be revitalized for a newer generation.

4/8/2025 8:30 PM

291

The pools are great. I wish they opened earlier. 11 am is so close to lunch time and not great for a lot of families that start their day earlier. My son loves going to preschool. Due to the cost, we cannot afford to sign him up for 5 days/week for full days. Which is recommended the year before kindergarten. We cannot even afford to sign him up for 3 full days. I wish there was a wider range of assistance for lower income families. All kids deserve education, socialization, and fun. Not just those that can afford it. We love the outdoors. Deer Grove is an

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amazing outdoor nature center. We need to preserve any natural areas we have and provide educational resources to the community and those interested. 292

As a member of the Palatine community and a supporter of the Palatine Park District Swim Team, I’d like to respectfully express concern regarding the lack of a dedicated home indoor swimming pool for our team. Without a consistent practice facility, our athletes face challenges in training continuity, team bonding, and overall development. Additionally, the inability to host swim meets limits valuable competitive opportunities and community engagement. Investing in a dedicated aquatic facility would not only benefit our current swim team but also serve as a long-term asset for the entire community — supporting recreation, fitness, and youth programming. I hope the Park District will consider prioritizing this need in future planning discussions.

4/8/2025 8:13 PM

293

Please provide more pool time at Harper pool for all levels of PPD team. Proud of that pool but shouldn’t have to use Palatine HS, Fremd HS also.

4/8/2025 8:09 PM

294

Bring back an equestrian facility. Miss it terribly.

4/8/2025 8:00 PM

295

Absolutely no excuse for not researching the dangers of these GWEN towers, 5G, access points and how dangerous these are to life. Masses are ignorant. Smh

4/8/2025 7:55 PM

296

The he park district needs their own indoor pool facility that is separate from the one at Harper.

4/8/2025 7:23 PM

297

It would be amazing if the swim team would have additional indoor pool.

4/8/2025 6:34 PM

298

As noted earlier, find a way for at least one pool to stay open longer in August. Why ask about equestrian when you closed a working stables? Short sighted.

4/8/2025 5:16 PM

299

I think the PPD commissioners are not doing a great job as a group. There is contention and lack of getting things done, except for closing an asset that our tax dollars paid for and was cherished in the community. This poll is one way to bring back some public participation. Hopefully the answers will be tabulated and shared with the public.

4/8/2025 5:03 PM

300

It’s unfair that the students in D15 schools on tier 3 schedule have to miss out on most programs offered at 4 or 4:30pm. I think the school district and park district need to work in unison to help ease this pain on students and parents alike.

4/8/2025 4:53 PM

301

more music events at town square during summer

4/8/2025 4:27 PM

302

The neighborhood within the Robin Park / Middleton Property is flooded with children of all ages. As a member of the neighborhood for over 12 years, we'd love to see that area transformed so our children can enjoy all it has to offer - updated park, basketball court, lighting, etc.

4/8/2025 4:04 PM

303

Please give the park district swim team additional indoor pool space!! The team is already big and continually growing and the team is full of state and national level qualifiers!! Many continue to swim in college so giving them the most opportunities to practice indoors with more indoor pools or more available hours at Harper College would be very beneficial to help these kids achieve major successes in their chosen sport.

4/8/2025 3:14 PM

304

additional indoor pool space options

4/8/2025 3:04 PM

305

I have visited many park districts in the surrounding areas for travel sports and our facilities are definitely lacking...

4/8/2025 2:16 PM

306

Transparency and proper ethical management is what I’m looking for. Sue Gould (and not Terry Ruff) had my vote.

4/8/2025 1:48 PM

307

Need food place back at hamilton

4/8/2025 11:20 AM

308

Bring back the Palatine Stables or offer to sell it to someone who wants to reopen the stables, at least one more dance/ fitness studio with mirrors and update the current sound system

4/8/2025 10:48 AM

309

Please consider a new barn or reopen palatine stables!

4/8/2025 10:22 AM

310

You don't need to build a new equestrian center, you need to repair the old one, and update. It would be far more inexpensive to do that than to demolish what's already there and start over.

4/8/2025 9:04 AM

311

Heron Park could use swings.

4/8/2025 8:19 AM

312

The survey needs more degrees of answer. For instance asking how satisfied are you then

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only having satisfied or unsatisfied. 313

Would be nice if the downtown area had a closer playground.

4/8/2025 7:22 AM

314

No more soccer fields. It’s a shame equestrian was killed. I never used it but was able to experience horses as a kid. It’s a link and connection to nature and rural life/people that suburban kids aren’t easily exposed to.

4/8/2025 7:03 AM

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With the high level of stress being presented daily to Americans it will be VERY important to provide safe health and wellness activities indoors and out if we are to prevail!

4/7/2025 11:14 PM

316

It would be a great addition to our community to have a ninja course type park with a zip line.

4/7/2025 10:34 PM

317

Thank you for all you do to better our community. We love living in Palatine and would love to see it continue to grow and flourish.

4/7/2025 9:48 PM

318

Closing the stables was a huge loss to our community.

4/7/2025 9:34 PM

319

create a new equine facility

4/7/2025 9:33 PM

320

I would love to see the stable (equestrian facility re-opened)

4/7/2025 9:20 PM

321

You suck for demolishing the equestrian facility and I hope you all rot!

4/7/2025 8:41 PM

322

Please listen to the community this time.

4/7/2025 8:40 PM

323

Please honor the Palatine citizens and bring back the stables !!!

4/7/2025 8:23 PM

324

For 21-22 years, my 4 kids have participated in park district programs every winter, spring, summer and fall. While the programs and many facilities have been amazing, a few things lack for affiliate programs. Understandably these programs allow competition at a rec level and some beyond. But the park district facilities need to continue to be competitive for these programs to thrive - the park district would benefit from renown affiliates they partner with, and that’s where I see holes. In order for ppl to continue to want to be residents of Palatine & once children move into the competitive space of sports, individual or team, these facilities are vital. And it is vital that the park district is a real partner w the affiliates as they are the face for competitive sports, examples are PAFA, PYB, LAX, CELTIC, and others. Please create spaces for these affiliates to offer 1st rate programs, and the park district and Palatine, will benefit.

4/7/2025 7:26 PM

325

Please bring back the Palatine Stables!!

4/7/2025 6:31 PM

326

Let’s make our facilities for baseball and football up to the caliber of our neighboring towns.

4/7/2025 6:11 PM

327

The list ranking importance has redundant options.

4/7/2025 6:03 PM

328

Nothing in this survey explicitly asks... "Can we do less?" Do less. Whatever you do, we will not tolerate an increase in the tax levy. If that means curtailing staff or services, that is fine. We cannot endure more tax increases in this area. And do not build a horse facility. If people want to horse they can move to higher-income towns where that is more reflective of the community culture. Horses have no place in Palatine.

4/7/2025 5:52 PM

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Provide more lighted options for kids to play outdoors when it’s dark. We have it on the pickleball courts and should do the same for basketball and soccer

4/7/2025 5:39 PM

330

Keep Meadow Lark park land open and natural.

4/7/2025 5:20 PM

331

Please consider a different mascot. They're aggressive and destructive.

4/7/2025 5:15 PM

332

We are in des perate need of light turf outdoor fields and more indoor turf.

4/7/2025 5:08 PM

333

You did a huge disservice closing the stables. Pleasr build a nice indoor pool withon town.

4/7/2025 4:54 PM

334

Stables needs to be reinstated

4/7/2025 4:28 PM

335

Exercise park at golf course. Equipment installed poorly

4/7/2025 4:25 PM

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Despite the media attention on the Palatine stables, I am a resident who supported its closing. I feel having the stables is out of touch of most people within the community. Rather, compared to other neighboring communities, our indoor aquatic and fitness facilities are severely lacking, and I think it would reach a broader range of people to invest community resources here. Having a stable was unique and interesting, but severely out of touch with

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most of the residents of Palatine. A few select people supported it in our passionate about it, but I do not think that this reflects the vast majority of Palatine residents and their desires for what they wants in a parks and recreation facility. 337

Hummingbird park has some safety concerns someone should look at. Kids keep bumping there heads with the bars

4/7/2025 4:10 PM

338

Need The Palatine Stables Back

4/7/2025 4:06 PM

339

I am disgusted about the treatment of the Palatine Stables. Lying to the public about the repair costs and refusing to take anyone’s desire to maintain the current stables into account is unconscionable. I will not be using the Park District nearly as much now due to this behavior.

4/7/2025 3:52 PM

340

We would appreciate it if you could maintain the good condition of our current parks and Cutting Hall. The fact that we can spend our time and money in our beautiful community is something we love.

4/7/2025 3:43 PM

341

Bring back palatine stables. It was a staple of the community and loved by all.

4/7/2025 3:33 PM

342

Everyone in Winston Park was dismayed to see the removal of nearly every tree and shrub along the Salt creek between Oak Park and Maple park. I sure hope all of those trees are going to be replaced with appropriate native species so we are not staring at houses and vice versa.

4/7/2025 3:31 PM

343

Would love to see the horse back riding classes to return..

4/7/2025 3:29 PM

344

The board failed to properly plan for capital maintenance and improvement of the stables. I want the district to maintain existing facilities, not abandon them

4/7/2025 3:20 PM

345

Preserve palatine stables is of most importance

4/7/2025 3:02 PM

346

Overall we have visited a lot of the parks and we are happy with the playgrounds that have been updated and can include younger children, no wood chips, shade, water fountains, walking paths and nature preserve areas. Would like splash pads, more options for young children with water areas

4/7/2025 3:02 PM

347

If you are so interested in special programs / being an area magnet for certain activities… providing unique access to green, outdoor sports involving nature and animals… HOW ABOUT AN EQUESTRIAN FACILITY.

4/7/2025 2:46 PM

348

Keep up the indoor programs during the winter, such as Puzzlepalooza, perhaps expand on that and find other adult engagement options that are not sport related

4/7/2025 2:46 PM

349

Love the support the swim team receives!

4/7/2025 2:44 PM

350

I know I’m not a Palatine Park District resident. However, my son belongs to the Palatine school district and I use Palatine Park district for all of his sports and pools and anything else because that’s where all his friends are apart of. One thing I will say is that I’m very sad that you decided to get rid of the Palatine stables. I thought that was so unique and cool that we had that in Palatine that other park districts did not have. It’s kind of like the sailing camp that the Arlington Heights Park District offers. Other Park districts don’t offer that and it’s unique to Arlington Heights. And in Palatine, we had the Palatine stables as our unique thing. I am still hoping you will reconsider!

4/7/2025 2:26 PM

351

Thanks for all you do :)

4/7/2025 2:16 PM

352

With st thomas school closing i think there is opportunity to expand oak Park. Also would love parks with ultimate ninja type equipment.

4/7/2025 2:15 PM

353

I appreciate the variety of programs and locations available in Palatine. I do not take full advantage of them, partly because I have always worked outside the immediate community and have no children, but I hope to make more use of the parks in particular now that I work from home.

4/7/2025 2:13 PM

354

We really need a splash pad or two in the community!!

355

Reopen the Palatine stables!

4/7/2025 1:55 PM

356

Not in favor of building a new equestrian center. Terrible economic times. Hold off on any major expenditures and referendums.

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Our family hopes we can save the Palatine stables and make it better with the help of local community.

4/7/2025 1:46 PM

358

Although I am a senior citizen, I appreciate all the park district offers, especially to our youth. The stables educated our young on responsibility to care for the horses, the courage to undertake the challenge of learning to ride, and pride in achieving set goals. That builds character! We need the stables and the horses back!

4/7/2025 1:42 PM

359

the bike path needs to be resurfaced from smith rd to carpenter dr

4/7/2025 1:30 PM

360

We really appreciate all of the hard work the park dist puts in to help our community.

4/7/2025 1:27 PM

361

All of our parks need more trees.

4/7/2025 1:21 PM

362

No horses!!

4/7/2025 1:17 PM

363

I can't wait to see what new amenity/facility/etc gets put in where the stable used to be. It's exciting to see what new things will be put in. Keeps things fresh when you change up the kinds of facilities there are. I never really used the stables so I'm hoping it will be something more general that will have more widespread appeal!

4/7/2025 1:09 PM

364

Why would you close and equestrian facility just to build and open a new one? Should have either fixed up the old one, or just save the money and give residents a tax break.

4/7/2025 12:47 PM

365

As a previous daily user of the Stables I appreciate the fact that the question of a new Equestrian Facility was added to the survey. I have personally moved on (obviously had no choice in that decision) but the Stables are what opened the door of Equestrian Activities to my family and it has since become a huge part of our lives. If it were not for the Stables we never would have made that life move. I personally think that enhancing the property consistent with its history would only benefit the community.

4/7/2025 12:40 PM

366

Please don't cave to the vocal minority regarding the equestrian center. It's a niche activity and residents shouldn't be footing the bill.

4/7/2025 12:39 PM

367

Thank you for everything you do! Good luck witting the master plan.

4/7/2025 12:37 PM

368

A cheap/free splash pad park, would be another thing The park at South Ridge is a great example/ rolling meadow splash pad

4/7/2025 12:36 PM

369

We need more education in the parks on wildlife. It feels like everyone in Palatine hates having wild animals around like coyotes (which you shoot), birds (which you fine for bird feeders).

4/7/2025 12:30 PM

370

Should be a park near Winston campus.

4/7/2025 12:29 PM

371

Keep it up. You are doing well.

4/7/2025 12:24 PM

372

We live in unincorporated Palatine, but use the facilities and classes of the park district. Prior to living here, we also participated in the NIHJA horse shows hosted by Palatine.

4/7/2025 12:22 PM

373

Do NOT build another equestrian facility!

4/7/2025 12:20 PM

374

The parks have been looking neglected in the past year and very disappointing. Rude customer service when calling with questions. Overall unorganized park district. Very sad as it was a quite impressive district when we first moved to the area. MC

4/7/2025 12:16 PM

375

Decision makers should want to invite in-person community engagement with a meaningful dialogue exchange. Not just through anonymous surveys.

4/7/2025 12:16 PM

376

Too little too late. You tore the stables without consulting the community. Now all of the sudden you care what the community thinks. I am not buying it.

4/7/2025 12:13 PM

377

Please consider building an equestrian center

4/7/2025 12:11 PM

378

Please ensure this survey is encouraged to all members of the community who utilize multiple (or limited) resources to receive their information.

4/7/2025 11:57 AM

379

1. It would be nice to have more/better seating/shelters around sports areas and playgrounds for parents/grandparents to supervise/spectate. E.g., we love the skate park at Reimer Reservoir but you can’t really see the skaters from the picnic shelter. 2. It would be nice to have more open gym/field times in the evenings and weekends for working adults and school kids.

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Need to adjust program times. Closing the stables was a mistake. Programs are not getting better they just stay the same. Would be nice to get program evaluation after every program we attend. More communication from the Park district would be nice.

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381

Quentin road improvements north of Dundee - Bike lanes!

4/7/2025 11:15 AM

382

Please reconsider non-resident fees for D15 residents.

4/7/2025 11:14 AM

383

it’s been a year and the handling of the stables still leaves me speechless. I won’t bore you with our personal sob story, but it was so much worse than I ever imagined. I have lived in Palatine since 1969, so I have a bit of experience here.

4/7/2025 11:07 AM

384

Save the Stables!

4/7/2025 10:43 AM

385

Thanks for actually asking people who live here. Hopefully residents will reply. Many are disappointed in the current board but were too lazy to vote. The board needs to step up and be invested in our people and their diverse needs.

4/7/2025 10:17 AM

386

Fix your mistakes with the stables and reopen the facility before all of the children you’ve harmed have gone elsewhere, given up on riding or sought lessons elsewhere.

4/7/2025 10:05 AM

387

Bring back Palatine stables

4/7/2025 9:59 AM

388

You guys are doing a great job! Looking forward to seeing PPD continue to thrive!

4/7/2025 9:59 AM

389

The removal of the stables was a a deplorable act.

4/7/2025 9:55 AM

390

Need people on the board to live in palatine or lived in palatine to make the ppd great like it once was stop wasteful spending on outsourcing use more in house employees

4/7/2025 9:54 AM

391

You need shady spaces near Hamilton Park and Recreation Area. There is no shade there.

4/7/2025 9:42 AM

392

I am extremely disappointed in the park district refusing to listen to the public and save palatine stables. Except for Sue Gould I have zero confidence in the park district’s commitment to the community

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3. Active Adult and Senior Programming a. Programming – adult day care for elderly b. More programming for empty nesters to remain physically active (50+ age group) c. Better programs for 50+

2. Improving Available Times a. Better program times for working families b. Pool hours to be expanded. Closest pool closes at 6:00 pm

1. Expand Fitness a. Online fitness b. Fitness classes at Birchwood

Participants were given a notecard and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for Palatine Park District relating to parks and facilities. They then selected their top two to write down on sticky notes. HDG facilitated organizing the responses into the following categories. Throughout the organizational phase, participants were given the opportunity to share clarifications on their sticky notes, confirm categorizations, and adjust the name of each category. The following items are organized by category with included ideas listed as sub-bullets where applicable. Comments are provided as direct quotes of the information provided and have not been edited.

Items Discussed: HDG staff asked a series of focus questions to help participants answer the question “What should the Palatine Park District Focus on Over the Next 5-10 Years?”

The Palatine Park District hosted a community meeting on April 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Golden Eagle Room at Falcon Park Recreation Center. All members of the public were invited to attend and participate in the meeting's workshop and were notified of the meeting about 2-weeks in advance via a Park District e-blast to 21,000 e-mails, Park District social media posts, and the Play on, Palatine! project website. The date and time were also shared at the Palatine Park Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, and Rotary meetings. The meeting was facilitated by planning team consultants from Hitchcock Design Group (HDG). Park District staff and Board members intentionally did not attend to encourage community comfort in sharing their honest opinions. In total, 22 people attended the meeting and participated in the workshop.

April 9, 2025 6:00 PM Falcon Park Recreation Center

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12. Comfort Amenities at Parks a. Water fountains b. More restrooms at sports fields

11. More Facilities Indoor/Outdoor a. Improve and Add Indoor Space i. More amenities like gyms for weightlifting ii. Flexible gyms – volleyball, pickleball, and basketball iii. Health facilities workout equipment iv. Better lighting indoor at Community Park courts v. Update facilities/amphitheater b. Programs at Parks i. More dog park locations ii. Disc golf iii. Sound/video at amphitheater iv. More soccer v. Outdoor sports facilities vi. Mountain bike park vii. Towne Square events

10. Indoor Pool a. Indoor lap pool b. Indoor pool/hot tub/sauna

9. Sustainable a. Follow sustainable practices – preserve natural habitat, reduce water waste, better energy management b. Be more sustainable in all areas

8. Maintain a. Take care of what you have

7. Better Communication a. Diversity in language b. Text alerts

6. More Trails a. More bike trails b. More multi-use pathways c. More bike-related trails and paths

5. Multi-Use Spaces a. Large banquet halls for rent b. Co-working spaces c. Meeting rooms

4. Keep Stables a. Save our stables b. Bring back stables c. Bring horses back

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More Dog Park Locations More Facilities Indoor/Outdoor Better Communication Maintain Multi-Use Spaces Large Banquet Halls for Rent Bring Back Stables Improving Available Times Online Fitness

Expand Fitness

Town Square Events

Active Adult and Senior Programming Shade to Sit Near at All Play Spaces

Programs at Parks Ensure Decisions Have the Greatest Imapact

Indoor Pool

Keep Stables

Sustainable

More Trails

Community Meeting Priority Categories

13. Ensure Decisions Have the Greatest Impact – Most People Served After the categories were established, participants were given 2 stickers to vote on the items most important to them. They could vote on a category (green), a sub-category (orange), or an item within it (blue).

c. Shade to sit near play spaces

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The following list is a record of their responses. Items are followed by a number in parentheses indicating the number of times that item was listed if multiple stakeholders had the same response.

1. Are you a resident within the Palatine Park District jurisdictional boundaries, how long have you lived in Palatine or the surrounding area? 2. What organization do you represent and how long have you been with them? Have you had past involvement or partnership with the Palatine Park District? 3. In your experience working or coordinating with Palatine Park District, what has worked well? What are some areas that could be improved? 4. How is your organization expecting to provide recreation over the next 5 years and how can Palatine Park District be involved? 5. What service, facility, or amenity gaps do you feel exist in the region? 6. Which programs and/or events are you affiliated with the Palatine Park District and are there improvements or additional resources needed? 7. In comparing recreation providers within the local region, what do you prefer about Palatine Park District offerings and what do you prefer at other locations? 8. What programs do you currently participate in or have in the past that you feel are beneficial to the community? How could those be improved or expanded on? 9. What additional programs, perhaps some that you don’t actively participate in, do you support, and feel would benefit the community as a whole? 10. Based on today’s discussion, what do you think are the top priorities the Palatin Park District should focus on for the next five years? 11. Do you see other opportunities for increased or added partnerships with the Palatine Park District.

Participants were asked various questions from the following list to facilitate open discussion. Not every participant was asked all the questions based on the attendees and the organizations they represent.

Stakeholders within the Palatine Park District’s community were invited to attend a series of virtual stakeholder interviews. Nineteen (19) total community stakeholders attended and participated in answering a series of questions from Hitchcock Design group. Following introductions, Hitchcock Design group launched an overview of the Comprehensive Master Plan process, goals of the plan, and schedule. HDG provided a website link and an on-going community survey for more information. Participants were informed that their sessions will be recorded for the use in a meeting summary. Responses will remain anonymous.

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5. Natural Areas a. Nature/native planting areas b. Green initiative, native area restoration and conservation c. Wilke Marsh Nature Center – bee hives, natives trail, nature play space with splash pad d. Focus on more native landscape

4. More Bike Trails

3. Add More Parks on Southside

2. Park Renovation a. Update community park playground b. Update Robin Park c. Less mulch, more rubber grounds d. FAC – new waterslides

1. New Amenities a. More dog space b. Mini golf course c. Real baseball dugouts d. Scoreboards at Hamilton baseball field

Participants were given a notecard and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for Palatine Park District relating to parks and facilities. They then selected their top two to write down on sticky notes. HDG facilitated organizing the responses into the following categories. Throughout the organizational phase, participants were given the opportunity to share clarifications on their sticky notes, confirm categorizations, and adjust the name of each category. The following items are direct quotes of the provided information and have not been edited.

Items Discussed: HDG staff asked a series of focus questions to help staff answer the question “What should the Palatine Park District Focus on Over the Next 5-10 Years?”

The Palatine Park District hosted a staff workshop on April 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM at the Golden Eagle Room at Falcon Park Recreation Center. All employees of the Parks and Planning Department were asked to attend and participate in the meeting's workshop. The meeting was facilitated by planning team consultants from Hitchcock Design Group (HDG). In total, 28 people attended the meeting and participated in the workshop.

April 9, 2025 12:30 PM Falcon Park Recreation Center

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Wilke Marsh wetland and nature center Native area and trail management Better care of plant beds rather than re-doing beds Restoring degraded/unused land

10. Special Events a. Winter light show b. Fishing derby

9. Better Security at Parks

8. Fleet Upgrades a. Fleet update b. Old fleet c. New fleet/tools d. New tools/mower/tractor

7. Parks Department a. More storage b. More storage space c. New parks building d. New shop e. Energy efficiency and sustainability f. Better organization of our materials g. Build designated equipment facility for parks and planning, leave CSF

6. Update Indoor Buildings a. New clubhouse, pro shop, maintenance facility b. Outdated buildings c. Update Community Center d. Update on Palatine Road shop e. New community center f. Build indoor sports complex g. Indoor turf areas

e. f. g. h.

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New Community Center

FAC - New Waterslides 1

Build Indoor Sports Complex

More Storage

New Shop

Update Community Park Playground

Update Indoor Buildings

Fleet Upgrades

Parks Department

Natural Areas

Staff Workshop Priority Categories

After the categories were established, participants were given stickers to vote on the items most important to them. They could vote on a category (green) or an item within it (blue).

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3. Indoor spaces a. Improve/New Public Spaces i. Bigger fitness center, more than 1 location ii. New facility – indoor water park iii. Bigger gym b. More/Different Spaces i. New facilities ii. Updated facilities iii. New facilities iv. Bigger facility/office spaces v. Consolidated/expanded office space vi. More office space

2. Expand Nature-Based Options a. Nature center and programming b. Nature center and more nature programming

1. Improve Outdoor Amenities a. Develop dog park – currently no signage, washrooms old, outdated b. Multi-generational park amenities

Participants were given a notecard and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for Palatine Park District relating to parks and facilities. They then selected their top two to write down on sticky notes. HDG facilitated organizing the responses into the following categories. Throughout the organizational phase, participants were given the opportunity to share clarifications on their sticky notes, confirm categorizations, and adjust the name of each category. The following items are direct quotes of the provided information and have not been edited.

Items Discussed: HDG staff asked a series of focus questions to help staff answer the question “What should the Palatine Park District Focus on Over the Next 5-10 Years?”

The Palatine Park District hosted a staff workshop on April 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM at the Golden Eagle Room at Falcon Park Recreation Center. All employees of the Services and Finances Department were asked to attend and participate in the meeting's workshop. The meeting was facilitated by planning team consultants from Hitchcock Design Group (HDG). In total, 12 people attended the meeting and participated in the workshop.

April 9, 2025 1:45 PM Falcon Park Recreation Center

Date: Time: Location:

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More/Different Spaces

Improve Accessibility, Safety, and Inclusivity Updated Facilities

Improve Outdoor Amenities Employee Retention

People Operations

Indoor Spaces

Staff Workshop Priority Categories

After the categories were established, participants were given 2 stickers to vote on the items most important to them. They could vote on a category (green), a sub-category (orange), or an item within it (blue).

6. Improved Communications

5. People Operations a. Employee retention b. Restructure…again

4. Improve Accessibility, Safety, and Inclusivity a. Handicap accessible rooms/parking/facilities b. Accessible language c. Sensory parks and spaces

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1. Facility Overhaul a. Update Cutting Hall b. Expand and renovate indoor spaces c. Upgrade facilities d. Buildings need updating e. Update Birchwood and Community Center and expand facilities f. Modernize and update facilities g. Facility renovations, especially Community Center and Cutting Hall h. Update buildings and add office space i. Update and renovate older facilities j. Reorganize Community Center use k. Community Center lobby, major help and revamp l. Easily accessible storage m. More programming space n. Addition of childcare center at Community Center for fitness center members o. Proper indoor aquatic center p. Versatile program rooms q. Expansion of indoor spaces/modernization of indoor spaces r. Expansion of fitness center at Community Center and addition of fitness room at Community Center

Participants were given a notecard and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for Palatine Park District relating to parks and facilities. They then selected their top two to write down on sticky notes. HDG facilitated organizing the responses into the following categories. Throughout the organizational phase, participants were given the opportunity to share clarifications on their sticky notes, confirm categorizations, and adjust the name of each category. The following items are direct quotes of the provided information and have not been edited.

Items Discussed: HDG staff asked a series of focus questions to help staff answer the question “What should the Palatine Park District Focus on Over the Next 5-10 Years?”

The Palatine Park District hosted a staff workshop on April 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Golden Eagle Room at Falcon Park Recreation Center. All employees of the Recreation and Facilities Department were asked to attend and participate in the meeting's workshop. The meeting was facilitated by planning team consultants from Hitchcock Design Group (HDG). In total, 16 people attended the meeting and participated in the workshop.

April 9, 2025 3:00 PM Falcon Park Recreation Center

Date: Time: Location:

Memorandum

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Partnership

Communications

Morale

Communications, Internal and External

Facility Overhaul

Staff Workshop Priority Categories

After the categories were established, participants were given stickers to vote on the items most important to them. They could vote on a category (green) or an item within it (blue).

6. Communications, Internal and External a. Improved communication/marketing on PPD offerings b. Communications

5. Partnership a. Closer ties with location businesses (library/chamber) b. More programs (arts, crafts) for adults c. Get out of bad agreements

4. Re-Evaluate Special Events a. Free community events across District locations b. Special events could target young adults (21-29 y/o)

3. More Fields a. Add more athletic fields to rent and program (grass and turf)

2. Morale a. Improve staff morale. Everyone is depressed

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Fully inclusive playground More accessible opportunities in the parks/playgrounds Find large property for athletics Cricket pitch 5. Aquatic Facilities a. An indoor pool that we don’t share with Harper b. Indoor Aquatic Center c. Renovate FAC (family aquatic center) - built 1947, reno 1999 d. Large splash pad

4. Parks a. b. c. d.

3. Green Initiatives a. “Green” parks equipment (electric)

2. Financial a. Cost recovery strategy/philosophy

1. Programs a. Out of the box events and programs – refresh the old b. Adult programming c. New programs/offerings

Participants were given a notecard and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for Palatine Park District relating to parks and facilities. They then selected their top three to write down on sticky notes. HDG facilitated organizing the responses into the following categories. Throughout the organizational phase, participants were given the opportunity to share clarifications on their sticky notes, confirm categorizations, and adjust the name of each category. The following items are direct quotes of the provided information and have not been edited.

Items Discussed: HDG staff asked a series of focus questions to help staff answer the question “What should the Palatine Park District Focus on Over the Next 5-10 Years?”

The Palatine Park District hosted a staff workshop on June 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM at the Palatine Park District Community Center. All leadership staff were asked to attend and participate in the meeting's workshop. The meeting was facilitated by planning team consultants from Hitchcock Design Group (HDG). In total, 8 people attended the meeting and participated in the workshop.

June 9, 2025 4:30 PM Palatine Park District Community Center

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7. Facilities a. Golf course clubhouse/pro shop reno b. Cutting Hall updated c. Renovate Community Center d. Renovate Birchwood Rec Center e. Climbing wall options (indoor/outdoor) f. Better preschool space – update, consolidation g. Update Rec Centers – safety and security, functionality, use space efficiently h. Expand fitness options/equipment i. Updates to grow programs j. Expand facilities (fitness/gymnastics) k. Larger fitness center l. Infrastructure/facility expansion and improvements

6. Admin Facilities a. Admin building, then reno current office area for programs b. A central administration building c. Better admin space d. Better office space e. Office space f. Office space

e. Splash pad f. Remodel pools – indoor and outdoor, efficiency, safety and security

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Aquatic Facilities

Admin Buildings, Then Reno Current Office Area for Programs

Expand Facilities (Fitness/Gymnastics)

Rec Facilities

Admin Facilities

Staff Workshop Priority Categories

After the categories were established, participants were given stickers to vote on the items most important to them. They could vote on a category (green) or an item within it (blue).

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5. Aquatic Facilities a. Indoor pool facility b. Improve access to indoor pool c. Indoor pool d. Less distance from parking

4. Special Facilities a. Improve and reopen the stables b. Banquet space at golf course and club house improvements

3. Financial a. Help to provide funding for low-income families b. More marketing / more grant opportunities

2. Parks and Open Space a. Common green space / community gardens

1. Outdoor Athletics a. Turf fields (synthetic) b. More outdoor turf (synthetic)

Participants were given a notecard and asked to write down all their comments and suggestions for Palatine Park District relating to parks and facilities. They then selected their top three to write down on sticky notes. HDG facilitated organizing the responses into the following categories. Throughout the organizational phase, participants were given the opportunity to share clarifications on their sticky notes, confirm categorizations, and adjust the name of each category. The following items are direct quotes of the provided information and have not been edited.

Items Discussed: HDG staff asked a series of focus questions to help board members answer the question “What should the Palatine Park District Focus on Over the Next 5-10 Years?”

The Palatine Park District hosted a board workshop on June 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the Palatine Park District Community Center. All board members were asked to attend and participate in the meeting's workshop. The meeting was facilitated by planning team consultants from Hitchcock Design Group (HDG). In total, 5 people attended the meeting and participated in the workshop.

June 9, 2025 6:00 PM Palatine Park District Community Center

Date: Time: Location:

Memorandum

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Help to Provide Funding for Low-Income Families 0.5

Improve and Reopen the Stables

Aquatic Facilities

1.5

Recreation Facility 1

Space Needs - Senior Center Facility

Expand Falcon Park, 2nd Floor Ready

Space Needs - Admin Office Space

Board Workshop Priority Categories

After the categories were established, participants were given stickers to vote on the items most important to them. They could vote on a category (green) or an item within it (blue).

8. Admin Facility a. Space needs – admin office space b. Central offices (building)

7. Active Adult Facilities a. Space needs – Senior Center facility b. Move seniors to better, appropriate space

6. Recreation Facility a. Expand Falcon Park, 2nd floor ready b. Falcon Park expansion c. Community Center expansion d. Program space - athletics, rentals, events, patio, firepit

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2. Are there any challenges that make it difficult for you to visit or enjoy our parks and/or facilities? a. Some participants noted challenges that impact their ability to visit or fully enjoy the Palatine Park District’s parks and facilities. Common concerns included limited parking availability, especially a lack of designated handicap parking. Transportation to and from facilities was also mentioned as a barrier. However, some respondents appreciated recent improvements, such as the installation of automatic doors, which have made access easier. i. Parking ii. Transportation to and from iii. The automatic doors have helped iv. Very little handicap parking

1. What do you enjoy most about the Palatine Park District’s parks and facilities? a. Participants most frequently mentioned enjoying games and social activities at the Palatine Park District, with playing mahjong being the top response. Other commonly enjoyed activities included playing bridge and pinochle, attending concerts at the amphitheater, and going to the pool. Many respondents also appreciated the opportunity to meet new people and often highlighted the value of the Senior Center. A few noted their enjoyment of pickleball and walking in the parks. i. Playing mahjohn - 11 mentions ii. Playing bridge 3 mentions iii. Playing pinochle 3 mentions iv. Picklebal 1 mention v. Meeting new people 5 mentions vi. Concerts 2 mentions vii. Amphitheater 1 mention viii. The swimming pool 3 mentions ix. Senior center 5 mentions x. Walking in the parks 1 mention

The following items are a summary of the information received.

The Palatine Park District distributed an Active Adults Questionnaire to adults at the Palatine Senior Center. The survey included ten questions focused on participants’ involvement with the Park District, their satisfaction levels, and suggestions for future improvements or changes. A total of 31 responses were collected.

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5. What types of programs or activities would you like to see added for active adults? a. When asked about new programs or activities they’d like to see, participants suggested a variety of options to enhance offerings for active adults. Common themes included more card games, such as Hand and Foot or Swoop, as well as activities like puzzles, book clubs, and table tennis. Several respondents expressed interest in outdoor bandshell concerts and adult educational classes held at local high school or college facilities. i. Swoop ii. Hand and foot card game 2 mentions iii. Adult educational classes at the high school or college facilities iv. Puzzles v. Outdoor bandshell concerts vi. Book club vii. More card games viii. Table tennis

4. Which Palatine Park District programs or classes do you currently participate in, if any? a. Participants reported a wide range of involvement in Palatine Park District programs and classes. Mahjong was the most mentioned activity, with several others noting participation in card games such as bridge, pinochle, and general card sessions. A few respondents also attend pickleball and fitness classes. In addition to recreational activities, participants enjoy cultural and social offerings like Cutting Hall plays, musical events, the Palatine Concert Band, Girls Night Out, and various trips and outings organized through the Senior Center. i. Pickleball 2 mentions ii. Mahjohn 16 mentions iii. Fitness classes iv. Cards 2 mentions v. Pinochle 3 mentions vi. Cutting Hall plays vii. Outings with the Senior Center viii. Bridge 3 mentions ix. Trips x. Musical events xi. Girls night out xii. Palatine concert band

3. How satisfied are you with the accessibility and comfort of our parks and facilities? a. The majority of participants expressed satisfaction with the accessibility and comfort of the Palatine Park District’s parks and facilities, with 24 respondents indicating they were satisfied. A small number felt the accessibility was only “okay,” suggesting there may still be room for improvement in certain areas. i. Satisfied 24 mentions ii. It’s okay 2 mentions

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8. What is your preferred way to receive information about Palatine Park District offerings (e.g., Palatine Park District website, e-newsletters/emails, social media, conversations with Park District staff, word of mouth, promotions at special events, seasonal program guide, outdoor electronic sign, etc.)? a. Participants reported a variety of preferred methods for receiving information about Palatine Park District offerings. Email was the most popular choice, followed by e-newsletters. Other common preferences included mail and text messages. A few respondents valued word of mouth and the seasonal program guide, while some expressed interest in multiple methods of communication to stay informed. i. All of the above 2 mentions ii. E newsletter 7 mentions iii. Email 15 mentions

7. Are there specific times of day or week that work best for you to attend programs and/or special events? a. Tuesday and Thursday mornings b. No specified day 5 mentions c. Weekdays any time 2 mentions d. Afternoons during the week e. Most mornings 2 mentions f. Daytime g. Afternoons 3 mentions h. Tuesdays i. Fridays 2 mentions j. Monday k. Monday and Wednesday l. Monday, Tuesday, and Friday m. Weekends

6. What kinds of special events (e.g., concerts, holiday celebrations, educational talks) interest you the most? a. Respondents showed a strong interest in music-focused events, such as general concerts and Motown performances. Educational talks were also a popular suggestion, along with holiday celebrations and local day trips. Additional interests included theater outings, games like pinochle, and topics related to local history. A few participants also expressed interest in practical offerings such as income tax assistance. i. Music ii. Motown iii. Educational talks 5 mentions iv. Concerts 4 mentions v. More day trips vi. Income tax services 2 mentions vii. Holiday celebrations 3 mentions viii. Theater ix. Games x. Pinochle xi. Local history

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Word of mouth 2 mentions Seasonal program guide 2 mentions Mail 5 mentions Text 5 mentions

10. Please indicate if you are a current resident of the Palatine Park District a. 21 answered yes b. 10 answered no

9. Is there anything else you’d like to share that could help us better serve active adults in our community? a. Participants shared several additional suggestions to better serve active adults in the community. One praised Randy for his excellent work with mahjong. Requests included offering more activities specifically for seniors, increasing promotion of the Palatine Township Senior Citizen Center (PTSCC), and organizing more pinochle tournaments. Other ideas included hosting art fairs, providing lessons and activities, and continuing the current lineup of enjoyable events. i. Randy at mahjohn does a wonderful job ii. More activities for seniors iii. Promote PTSCC more iv. Pinochle tournaments 4 mentions v. Art fairs vi. Lessons and activities vii. Keep doing all of the fun events

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The following results are from the multiple choice questions

3. What should the agency focus on over the next five years, specific to facilities? a. I need horses b. Horses c. Horses please d. Please bring the horses back e. Update stables and the main pool f. Indoor pool g. Pool h. Pool

2. What should the agency focus on over the next five years, specific to programs and special events? a. Mishandle stable closure – want back b. Some playground maintenance – improve overall c. Teen sewing classes d. More daytime classes e. Programs for parents of young kids that also have childcare f. Programs for kids under 5 after 5:00 PM g. Add a gym

1. What should the agency focus on over the next five years, specific to parks? a. Shorter basketball hoops at some playgrounds b. Indoor playground area for wintertime c. More shade at playground d. Shade structures at playgrounds and/or more trees e. Swings f. Open pool every day g. Main pool facility update h. Community Center locker room needs more stalls for private changing, at least in the boys i. Play rubber surface

Items Discussed: Participants interacted with three boards where they could respond to the question “What should the Palatine Park District focus on for parks, facilities, programs and special events over the next 5-10 years?” by writing comments on sticky notes and placing them on the relevant board. In addition, one board featured four multiple-choice questions, and participants used sticky dots to indicate their answers. Attendees were also invited to share any comments or suggestions regarding the Palatine Park District’s parks and facilities. The following items are direct quotes from participants on the comment boards and have not been altered.

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3 Never

Excellent

Good

Fair

2 Poor

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Overall, how would you rate the physical condition of the Park District parks and recreation facilities?

Less than once Once per month Once per week More than once per month per week

How often have you or members of your household visited Park District parks and/or recreation facilities in the past 12 months?

The following results are from the multiple choice questions

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Once per month

Once per week

More than once per week

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

N/A

Never

Overall, how would you rate the quality of the Park District programs and/or special events?

Less than once per month

How often have you or members of your household participated in Park District programs and/or special events in the past 12 months?