H-F Park District

Great day for a hot dog!

By Marilyn Thomas on July 23, 2019 - 10:35pm
  • Luc and Quinn Loudon toast to Hot Dog Day.
  • Brian Schaffrath, 2, of Homewood had to lick his fingers.
  • Mary Joyce, 7, of Chicago, smiles in the sun.
  • Carter Kenshol, 5, of Homewood, had a fun lunch in the park.
  • Dave Ward, superintendent at Coyote Run Golf Course, helmed the grill.
  • Owen Maszak, 5, enjoyed his day with buddy Erik Mullner, 5, both of Homewood.
  • Michael Thompson, of Glenwood, and his daughter, Melissa top their hot dogs.
  • Roman Martinez, 4, of Chicago Heights, takes a big bite.
  • Audrey Barnes, of Flossmoor, with Teddy and Roman Van Swol, of Homewood
  • Marilyn Kruk, 5, of Homewood, enjoys her hot dog picnic-style.
  • Mitchell Mizanin, 6, of Sauk Village, came out to hot dog day.
  • Cathy Sampognaro how showed how it's done during the hula hoop dance.
  • Simone Craddock, of Homewood, has fun with her hula hoop.
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District cooked more than 850 hot dogs for its 12th National Hot Dog Day picnic Tuesday, July 23, in Irwin Park in Homewood.
 

Volunteers put parks in good shape for summer

By Chronicle staff on May 7, 2019 - 9:41pm
  • With their work finished, members of Girl Scout Troop 65152 and their adult volunteers gather around the Homewood Estates flowerbed on Saturday. Their cleanup efforts at the park at 18200 California Ave. in Homewood were part of the annual Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Park Pride Day. (MT)
  • Volunteers came from near and far to lend a hand May 4 for Park Pride Day. Working at the Irwin Center were, from left, Zsa and Dan Juby of Orland Park, Pat Riley and Mary Hughes of Homewood, Arlane Yowls of Orland Park, and Pam McWhorter of Homewood. (MT)
  • Cleaning up around a flowerbed in Lions Park on Ridge Road in Homewood are, from left, Liz Tavitas of Glenwood, Aaron Havens of Homewood and Mekhi Jackson of Sauk Village. (MT)
  • Peyton Henry got a rake and pitched in with other members of the Homewood Baseball & Softball organization to work around Lions Park. (MT)
  • Spreading mulch at Lions Park were Homewood Baseball & Softball members Anthony Fanelli, left, and Jack Barry of Homewood. (MT)
  • Part of the contingent from Faith Luther Church in Homewood pause in their Park Pride work for a photo. (EC)
  • Martin Suchor is "king of the (mulch) hill" while helping with Park Pride duties on Saturday. (EC)
  • Bart Klicka, left, and Curtis Tillman work together on distributing mulch at Flossmoor Park near the ball fields during Park Pride day. (EC)
  • Representatives of a number of Flossmoor Baseball and Softball teams pause for a photo after finishing the clean-up of Highland Park. (EC)
  • It was all smiles for a job well done by Girl Scout Troop 65452. Troop leader Ashley Raske volunteered the girls to clean up in Woodborough Park, 184th and Aberdeen in Homewood. (Provided)

Park lovers fanned out across the community on Saturday for the Park Pride event, to help spruce up Homewood-Flossmoor parks in preparation for the busy summer season.

Individuals, businesses and organizations helped spread mulch, plant flowers, weed beds, pick up litter and generally get the parks ready for action.

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District supported the effort by providing mulch, tools and direction for the volunteers. 

The effort wrapped up about 11 a.m., when the park district provided a lunch at Irwin Center to thank the volunteers.

Park patrons to pitch in May 4 for annual Park Pride cleanup

By Chronicle staff on April 25, 2019 - 4:37pm

Families work together to plant colorful flowers in a bed at Heritage Park in Homewood during the 2018 Park Pride event. (Chronicle file photo)Homewood-Flossmoor area residents who enjoy H-F parks all spring, summer and fall also help get them ready to go for the season during the annual Park Pride cleanup event. 

Surveys helping H-F Park District set future course

By Marilyn Thomas on April 19, 2019 - 11:24am
Residents are offering their opinions on park services in a survey sent out for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. Households were randomly selected to receive the survey. Thus far, about 200 persons have returned the survey developed by PROS Consulting, a firm that specializes in park district information.  
 

Job switch moves Joe DeCicco to H-F Racquet & Fitness Club

By Marilyn Thomas on April 18, 2019 - 1:46pm
Joe DeCicco, a six-year Homewood-Flossmoor Park District employee, has switched departments, taking on the assistant manager’s position at the H-F Racquet & Fitness Club. DeCicco is working alongside manager Eileen Rohrer.
 

Survey lists nearly 2,000 trees in H-F parks

By Marilyn Thomas on April 16, 2019 - 8:40pm
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District inventoried 1,893 trees in 2018 when it undertook a study of the tree population at 31 of its parks and properties. Parks employees Mauricio Morales and Gabe Gacsko walked the parks and measured every tree in the district, except Irons Oaks, Coyote Run and the parks department office site, to complete an accurate inventory, according to Doug Boehm, superintendent of parks and planning.
 

H-F parks election sees Johnson re-elected, Ojode wins open seat

By Carole Sharwarko on April 5, 2019 - 1:51pm

Two seats on the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Board of Commissioners were open in the April 2019 election. Voters chose board president Steve Johnson to remain on the board, and also selected newcomer Linda Ojode. Ojode will fill the seat vacated by outgoing commissioner Christina Jackson, who did not run for reelection. Ojode beat out Brit Volini, who lost her second bid for a park district seat, by 2,308 votes to 2,083 votes.

 

Lion’s Club Pool passes on sale now

By Chronicle staff on February 28, 2019 - 9:34pm
Thinking about summer right now? Get a jump on the season and you could save money on a pool pass for the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Lion’s Club Pool in Homewood.

Sweet tradition returns to Homewood

By Carrie Steinweg on February 20, 2019 - 1:02pm
  • Treats arrayed just before guests were allowed to take samples. Most contestants ran out of samples before the event was over.
  • Barbara Haggerty demonstrates how to make truffles at the Chocolate Fest.
  • Belinda Gutierrez replenishes samples of buckeyes, a peanut-butter and chocolate treat prepared by the Homewood-Flossmoor High School advanced culinary class.
  • Kammi Nelson serves a Chocolate Fest visitor.
  • Nick Quirke offered Qookies as his entry in the Chocolate Fest Bake-Off.
  • Alani Garcia of Glenwood, who was at Chocolate Fest with her mom, Jamina Garcia, gives baker Nick Quirke a high five before receiving a "qookie."
  • Michelle Nelson, whose macarons took second place in the Bake-Off on behalf of the Homewood Science Center, waits for guests to arrive for samples.
  • Master of ceremonies Troy O'Quinn introduces Mayor Richard Hofeld and Phil Kosanovich of the Community Relations Committee before announcing the winners of the Bake-Off competition.
  • From left, Homewood Mayor Richard Hofeld poses with Bake-Off winners Jessica Josvai, first place; Michelle and Kammi Nelson, second place; Hailey and Patricia Stepp, third place; and Phil Kosanovich of the Homewood Community Relations Committee.
  • From left, Mark Leschuck of Homewood; Lisa Leschuck of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Polly Landgraf of Detroit, Michigan; and Susan Wassman of Naperville pose for a photo. The three women said they were visiting their hometown of Homewood for the chocolate — and to see brother Mark.

Photos by Eric Crump

A large crowd gathered at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Auditorium Saturday, Feb. 16, ready for a sweet experience. And that’s exactly what they got at a fun annual event centered on chocolate — the Homewood Chocolate Fest.

H-F Park District marks 50 years of success

By Marilyn Thomas on January 3, 2019 - 9:57pm
Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, selected the  2018 gold medal winner in parks and recreation, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Anniversaries are times of reflection, and the Chronicle is looking back on how the H-F Park District came to be and grow into the many programs, facilities and staff that have made a difference in our community.

In the beginning
In 1967, Homewood and Flossmoor each had their own park districts. 

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