ABOUT US

Wheeling Park District, incorporated in 1961, is located in northern Cook and southern Lake Counties, and is 27 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The Park District serves a population of 42,828 residents living within the Village of Wheeling, and small portions of Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove, and Arlington Heights. It encompasses an area of just over 8.5 square miles. The Park District is considered to be a primary government – providing a full range of recreation activities, public open space, recreational facilities, a full-service country club, and districtwide events for its communities.

The Park District is governed by an elected, seven-member board, and operates under a Board Manager form of government, with its primary purpose being to provide parks and recreational opportunities to its residents. Services provided include recreation programs, park management, capital development, and general administration. The Park District manages 21 sites on approximately 350 acres. Recreational facilities operated by the Park District include one undeveloped natural area, twelve parks, one sports complex, one outdoor aquatic center, one community recreation center, one indoor pool, a health and fitness center, historical museum, two community gymnasiums (shared with Community Consolidated School District 21), a championship-quality 18 golf course and banquet facility, as well as a number of softball/baseball fields, football and soccer fields, pickleball courts, playgrounds, and picnic shelters.

MISSION

“To provide memorable experiences in parks and recreation that enrich our communities.”

VISION

To uphold our tradition as the provider of choice in parks and recreation for our community.

  • Community: The Wheeling Park District will engage and serve the diverse needs and preferences of our evolving community, fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and equity in the provision of parks, recreational facilities, and programs, delivered through excellent service.
  • Leadership: The Wheeling Park District understands the value of collaboration and will build relationships, forge partnerships, and facilitate cooperation among community organizations and individuals as the leading provider of parks and recreation services.
  • Innovation: The Wheeling Park District empowers its staff to research and utilizes cutting-edge enhancements to better the workplace and guest experience. The District will develop and implement new ideas, strategies, technologies, and approaches that bring about positive change and enhance the delivery of services.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Sue-Stein

Sue Stein

President
Commissioner since 2009
Term expires 2025
sstein@wheelingparkdistrict.com
Mike-Burns

Mike Burns

Vice President
Commissioner since 2013
Term Expires 2027
mburns@wheelingparkdistrict.com
CKlumpp

Cheri Klumpp


Commissioner since 1993
Term expires 2027
cklumpp@wheelingparkdistrict.com
Brian-Lichtenberger

Brian Lichtenberger


Commissioner since 2006
Term expires 2025
blichtenberger@wheelingparkdistrict.com
Isaac Brubaker

Isaac Brubaker


Commissioner since 2021
Term expires 2025
ibrubaker@wheelingparkdistrict.com
Paul-Zangara

Paul Zangara


Commissioner since 2017
Term expires 2025
pzangara@wheelingparkdistrict.com
Claudia Fonseca

Claudia Fonseca


Commissioner since 2023
Term expires 2025
cfonseca@wheelingparkdistrict.com

OUR HISTORY

2022
2022

Avalon Sienna playground was installed in 2022.  This park belongs…
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2021
2021

Under an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Wheeling, Avalon…
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2020
2020

On March 2, the new, permanent home of congregate dining…
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2019
2019

On Monday, May 27, a new logo was adopted to…
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2018
2018
Chamber Park

The Chamber Park parking lot was reconstructed using green infrastructure…
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2017
2017
Horizon Park

Horizon Park renovation was dedicated in May. Mark Twain Park…
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2015
2015
Heritage Park

The renovation of Heritage Park was completed in time for…
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2014
2014
Sports Complex

The Heritage Park Sports Complex opened in March and features…
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2013
2013
2013

Construction continued on the Heritage Park redevelopment project. The site…
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2012
2012

After a number of Board and staff workshops, and evaluating…
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2011
2011
WHS Field

To commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Wheeling Park District, a…
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2010
2010

The result of several years of discussions and planning culminated…
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2009
2009

Addressing the community’s desire for additional open space, the Park…
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2007
2007

In August 2007, the Park District purchased 10 acres of…
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2004
2004

The Wheeling Park District Board of Commissioners adopted a new…
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2002
2002

The Aquatic Center was expanded during 2002 to add new…
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2001
2001
Husky Park

Husky Park was redesigned in 2001 with financial assistance from…
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1999
1999
Chevy Chase

The Park District increased the size of the CRC in…
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1990-92
1990-92

The Park District obtained 10 acres fronting Dundee Road in…
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1988
1988

In 1988, the historic Carriage House, located on Dundee Road,…
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1985
1985
Pleasant Run

In 1985, the Park District acquired the four acres of…
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1984
1984
Malibu Park

The acre of land that became Malibu Park was used…
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1981
1981
Childerley Shelter

In 1981, the Wheeling Park District renovated and restored the…
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1978
1978
Chamber Park

The Village sold the original Wheeling Village Hall on Milwaukee…
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1977
1977

The other 10 acres that became Childerley Park were owned…
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1975
1975
Horizon Park

The Park District acquired the 10 acres of land that…
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1970
1970

The Park District acquired a Civil War-era church building in…
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1969

Another piece of land, north of the existing property line…
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1968
1968

In order to provide an ingress and egress to Heritage…
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1964
1964-65

In 1964, with a grant from the Federal Open Space…
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1960
1962
Meadowbrook park

In 1962, the Village of Wheeling donated three adjoining lots…
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1960
1960
Playground

The citizens of Wheeling, Illinois, voted to give themselves the…
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

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