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NLCPD Begins Sharon’s Bay Park Renovations

The NLCPD is thrilled to start renovations on Sharon’s Bay Park with a collaboration with Kids Around the World. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Celebrates Park and Recreation Month 2025

This July, celebrate “Build Together, Play Together” with the New Lenox Community Park District. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Receives Top Financial Reporting Honor for 17th Consecutive Year

The NLCPD has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Executive Director Featured in IAPD Magazine

NLCPD Executive Director Greg S. Lewis shares why building strong legislative relationships contributes to the development of enriching community spaces. Click Here to Read More

Public Notice: Snow and Ice Removal Policy

Due to limited manpower, we are unable to remove snow or ice from sidewalks or parks unless it involves a designated building or a scheduled special event. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Awarded OSLAD Grant for Sharon’s Bay Park Renovation

The OSLAD grant will enable the Park District to bring an exciting vision for Sharon’s Bay Park to life, transforming it into a vibrant community hub. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Unveils Inclusive We-Go-Swing at Leigh Creek South Park

The NLCPD is thrilled to announce the installation of a new We-Go-Swing, a groundbreaking addition that reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible playground environment for all families. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Park Board Commissioner Positions Available in Upcoming Consolidated Election

The election will take place on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Petitions can be picked up at the NLCPD Administration Building. Click Here to Read More

New Lenox Community Park District Celebrates The Retirement of George Travnicek

The New Lenox Community Park District (NLCPD) bids a fond farewell to George Travnicek, a dedicated member of our team who has decided to embark on a new chapter of life: retirement. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Celebrates Park and Recreation Month 2024

This July, celebrate “Where You Belong” with the New Lenox Community Park District. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The New Lenox Community Park District received the award for the 16th consecutive year. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Celebrates 55th Anniversary

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, the New Lenox Community Park District marks its 55th anniversary. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Board President is Chairman-Elect of IAPD

Ted Schulz is Chairman-Elect of Leading Statewide Association for Parks. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Board President and Vice President Honored at IAPD Gala

Ted Schulz and Brian Fischer were honored for their combined 30 years of service. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Receives Certificate of Achievement For Excellence in Financial Reporting

The New Lenox Community Park District received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2022, for the 15th year.  Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Celebrates Park and Recreation Month

The New Lenox Community Park District is celebrating Park and Recreation Month this July! NLCPD will celebrate how New Lenox is stronger and more vibrant because of parks and recreation. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Receives POWERPLAY! Grant For Before & After School Program

The New Lenox Community Park District has been awarded a PowerPlay! Beyond School Grant for the ACES PowerPlay! Beyond School Program. The grant, awarded by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD). Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Receives OSLAD Grant For Water Chase Park

The New Lenox Community Park District was awarded an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Grant in the amount of $600,000 to help build Water Chase Park! Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Park Board Commissioner Positions Available in Upcoming Consolidated Election

The New Lenox Community Park District’s Board will have available three, four-year terms for Commissioner for the upcoming Consolidated Election.  This election will take place on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.  Petitions can be picked up at the New Lenox Community Park District’s Administration Building located at 701 W. Haven Ave., New Lenox and circulated beginning on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

The New Lenox Community Park District received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2021. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Receives OSLAD Grant For Hibernia Park Phase II

The New Lenox Community Park District was awarded an OSLAD Grant in the amount of $400,000 to help update one of our most frequented parks, Hibernia Park. Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Board President Elected Vice-Chairman of Leading Statewide Association For Parks

Ted Schulz, President of the New Lenox Community Park District Board, was recently re-elected as Vice-Chairman of the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ (IAPD) Board of Trustees.  As vice-chairman, Schulz will assist the association with its mission of advancing Illinois park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation, and special recreation agencies in their ability to preserve natural resources and improve the quality of life for all people in Illinois.  Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Board President Appointed Chairman of IPARKS

Ted Schulz, President of the New Lenox Community Park District Board, was appointed as the Chairman of the IPARKS Board of Directors at the January 2022 meeting.  As Chairman, Schulz will assist the association with its mission to make risk management easy and accessible, so park districts are empowered to protect their citizens and deliver exceptional services to those they serve.  Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Honors Jason Buffone as the 2021 Champion of Champions

Jason Buffone won the 2021 Sanctuary Golf Course Club Championship, which qualified him for entry into the invitational 2021 Champion of Champions Tournament at Park Ridge Country Club.  On September 30, 2021, he carded a two under par 68 to capture the 70th playing of the Richard E. Peterson Champion of Champions Golf Tournament.  Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Board Vice President Receives 2021 Citizen of The Year Award

The New Lenox Community Park District Board Vice President, Brian Fischer, received the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award from the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce, at the Jingle and Mingle event, on Friday, December 3.  Click Here to Read More

NLCPD Winter/Spring Program Guide: Back to Normal!

The New Lenox Community Park District is excited to promote our Winter/Spring programs and events for the start of the year! Our Winter/Spring Program Guide will be available on our website on December 1. Registration for residents will begin on Monday, December 13 and nonresident registration begins on Monday, December 20.  Click Here to Read More

NLCPD and the New Lenox Township Food Pantry Receive Donation from New Lenox Friends of the Parks

The New Lenox Community Park District and The New Lenox Township Food Pantry received donations from the New Lenox Friends of the Parks at last night’s Park District Board Meeting. Click Here to Read More