Plainfield Park District Hires Recreation Supervisor Of Special Events

PLAINFIELD, IL — A new recreation supervisor of special events has joined the Plainfield Park District team.

Kendall Casagrande was hired to fill the vacant position, officials announced July 7. She comes to Plainfield after working in various roles at the Channahon Park District for the past eight years.

Casagrande's parks and recreation experience also includes working as a recreation supervisor overseeing early childhood and adult programs at the Lan-Oak Park District in Lansing, Michigan. She previously interned with the Joliet Park District and Joliet Slammers.

Outside of parks, Casagrande also has experience serving as a substitute for special events and preschool while also working as a birthday party attendant, in pool concessions, and as a wait and beverage staff at Heritage Bluffs Golf Course.

Casagrande graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor's degree in recreation and park administration with a focus on recreation management.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with her pets, according to a news release.