Photography Contest Winners Announced

Lisle, IL – On Thursday, January 16 at the monthly meeting of the Lisle Park District Board of Park Commissioners, the winners of the 2019 ‘Capture Lisle Parks and Recreation Photography Contest’ were announced, including awards for first place, second place, third place, and fourth place. Participants were asked to submit photographs taken at any park district parks, facilities, events, and programs in 2019.

The highest award for first place was presented to 15 year-old Alex Gregoriev, for his original photograph, “Freedom,” taken in Lisle Community Park. Alex’s photo is now on display at the Lisle Park District Recreation Center, 1925 Ohio Street. The honor for second place was awarded to Danielle Milostan, for her fun “Lord of the Mud” photograph, taken during Down and Dirty day in Lisle Community Park. Daniel Helderle, who captured the excitement of a scored “Goal!” in Lisle Community Park, was the third place winner. Last but not least, fourth place was given to Elizabeth Wade, and her beautiful shot in Lisle Community Park titled, “A Delicate World.” All four photographs can be seen in the 2020 Lisle Park District Winter/Spring brochure and on the Lisle Park District website at lisleparkdistrict.org/photographycontest.

Whether you are an amateur or life-long photographer, be inspired by your surroundings in the Greater Lisle community! As you enjoy Lisle’s parks, facilities, recreation programs and events, be sure to capture these moments on your camera and enter the Lisle Park District’s annual photo contest now through October 2020. Please note that all photographs must be taken at a Lisle Park District park, facility, event or program. To learn how you can participate, visit lisleparkdistrict.org/photographycontest for contest rules, submission guidelines, and additional information.

The Lisle Park District provides a variety of leisure activities for people of all ages throughout the year. Park district facilities include Lisle Community Park; the Recreation Center which houses Gentle Learning Preschool, SEASPAR, the Senior Center, and multipurpose rooms; Sea Lion Aquatic Park; River Bend Golf Course; Wheatstack – A Midwestern Eatery & Tap and numerous neighborhood playgrounds and parks offering amenities such as tennis courts, ball fields, walking paths and picnic areas totaling close to 400 acres. It is the mission of the Lisle Park District to enrich the quality of life for people of all ages by providing constructive and creative leisure opportunities. For more information about the Lisle Park District, please call 630-964-3410 or visit lisleparkdistrict.org.