'Adopt A Park' Program Sprouts In Tinley Park District

TINLEY PARK, IL — Residents have a new way they can make sure Tinley parks are kept in good shape. The Tinley Park-Park District has designed a new Adopt-A-Park program to enhance the parks through community involvement and citizen partnerships.

Participating organizations, civic and church groups, scout troops, businesses, schools, families and individuals can play an active role in beautifying, maintaining and improving any of the 26 parks in the program.

Each group attends to park needs such as watering, weeding, mulching, and litter removal. Groups can work with the park district to develop other projects such as park clean-up days, invasive species removal or habitat restoration that complement their abilities and interests. The Adopt-A-Park program supplements regular maintenance done by park district staff.

Signs placed at the adopted park give recognition of the adopter's contributions. In addition, the adopting groups also receive credit in the Fall Activity Guide, on social media outlets and in press releases.

"The Adopt-A-Park program aims to increase awareness and pride in all of the parks within the community," the park district said in a release. "Adopters encourage in others the enthusiasm and passion they have for the parks they treasure."

District Superintendent of Recreation Meghan Fenlon added that "the new Adopt-A-Park program is a great opportunity for local groups, families and businesses to be active in community enhancement and engagement. This program will build community pride and offers a way to give back in a meaningful way."

Visit tinleyparkdistrict.org to learn more about the Adopt-A-Park program requirements and benefits.