Announcements, Projects, updates and events from the Lena Community Park District
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
Our summer season officially begins with the opening of the Splash Land Complex on Monday, May 26.* A complete list of recreation programs, special events, aquatic offerings as well as facility information can be found in our 2025 Program & Facilities Guide. *due to local school calendars, we have shortened hours May 27-30, please see our guide for details*
Our Guide is available online at www.lenaparkdistrict.org or for pick up at the Lena Info Booth, Citizens State Bank the Lena Library, Village Hall and the Park Office.
PARK UPDATES & IMPROVEMENTS
- Maintenance staff has all park shelter houses and washrooms open for the season
- Be on the lookout this summer at Lions Park as Scout, Layla K., will be installing a Gaga Pit for her Eagle Scout Project
- In collaboration with the Lena-Winslow Stadium Project, we have allowed a detention area just south of the existing track, near the Lions Park basketball court
- Dodd’s Park dugout was completely rebuilt in time for Lena-Winslow High School games to take place, in addition to Lena Sports Association practices
- Maintenance staff is working to prepare the Pool, Mini Golf Course, Snack Shop and the rest of the parks for a great summer season, which includes brush & tree clean up, power washing, deep cleaning, plumbing and electrical work.
PARK BOARD & STAFF NEwS
- William (Bill) Wirtz re-elected in April to fulfill a 6-year term as Park Board Commissioner
- Brayden Jacobs has been assigned the new Swim Lesson Coordinator
- Our Management staff has completed hiring season help for the summer job openings. We received more applications than ever before and appreciate all local students who applied!
- Sue Myers, Splash Land Manager, is beginning her 21st season this year!
- Kim Baxter, Superintendent of Recreation, just celebrated her 3rd anniversary in March
- Upcoming Board meetings, public welcome to attend; 6pm at the Park Office:
- Monday, May 12
- Monday, June 19
- Monday, July 14
- Summer Park office hours:
- Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am-12pm
- Thursdays, 4pm-6pm
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
- Lions and Dodds Park Concession stand rental information can be found here
- Be a volunteer coach! Help us make our summer programs be successful with volunteering to help coach a team. Please indicate on your Summer registration form that you are interested and/or contact Kim Baxter, Supt. of Recreation, at recreation@lenaparkdistrict.org
- Community Art Project: We are bringing a Rock Snake to Lena. Complete information can be found on page 1 of our
Guide. - We would love to hear from you! If you are interested in seeing or participating in a future program/activity in fall or winter that we don’t currently offer, please reach out to our park office, 815.369.5351 or email info@lenaparkdistrict.org
REMINDERS
- It’s up to all of us to keep our parks clean! Trash must be thrown in cans and you must clean up after your pets
- Dogs are required to be on leash at all times
- If you see something that needs attention, use the contact info below to let us know
CONTACT US!
info@lenaparkdistrict.org and follow us on Facebook!
Office: 815.369.5351
Splash Land Pool & Mini Golf: 815.369.9165
Snack Shop: 815.369.2727
