Park district will seek state grant for fitness center

The Park District of La Grange will seek a state grant to help finance the construction of a fitness center within its East Ave recreation center complex, district officials announced Thursday night. The park district's board of commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing its application for funds from the Illinois Park and Recreational Facility Construction Program… Continue reading Park district will seek state grant for fitness center

Park board hears pitch for community agriculture

Should the Park District of La Grange designate some of its land for community supported agriculture, possibly on one of the parcels in Gordon Park it is trying to sell? At least two park commissioners—Brad Belcaster and Chris Walsh—think it is an idea worth exploring after hearing a pitch on the concept Oct. 21 from… Continue reading Park board hears pitch for community agriculture