News and Announcements

We are experiencing firsthand the truly dynamic nature of our national response to the pandemic.  The announcement at the state level to close all schools affirms the steps we have taken to safeguard our staff, students, and families.  It also highlights the need to implement social distancing, one of the most effective ways to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. According to CDC, “social distancing strategies increase the space between individuals and decrease the frequency of contact among individuals to reduce the risk of spreading the disease. Keeping individuals at least 6 feet apart is ideal based on what is known about COVID-19. 

We strongly encourage all of our families and children to practice social distancing to avoid gatherings of more than a few friends until this pandemic has settled down. Make wise choices about limiting exposure to those who are ill and remain within a smaller circle of connections. 

We will continue to update you with any changes.

Based on the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 and recommendations from public health officials to limit public gatherings, Glencoe Park District is canceling all programs and closing our facilities beginning tomorrow, Friday, March 13, until Sunday, March 29. While the Park District has no confirmed COVID-19 cases, we are exercising an abundance of caution. The Park District closure follows New Trier Township schools and recommendations from public health officials to minimize exposure to participants and staff. 

The Village of Glencoe has confirmed that the employee who is under voluntary quarantine at home after being exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19 is not the Illinois resident who recently tested positive for the virus. The Illinois Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health announced today a hospitalized Cook County resident is the fifth Illinois resident to test positive for COVID-19 after traveling to Italy. The Glencoe employee, who is not a resident of Glencoe, remains at home and is not experiencing symptoms.

The employee was at work earlier this week after the exposure but had very limited contact with the general public during this time. The employee did not visit any Park District, Library or District 35 buildings/facilities, did not visit any public parks and did not visit any businesses in Glencoe while at work earlier this week. 

For current information, visit District 35's Nurse and Healthcare website. 

For current information, visit District 35's Nurse and Healthcare website. 

The Glencoe Park District continues to discuss Park 7n with residents both in favor and concerned about the move of the Booth Cottage.

In the last month, the Glencoe Park District has held five citizen meetings and a neighborhood meeting to discuss the issue. The Park District is very pleased to have the opportunity to discuss the pros and cons of this project, as well as address neighbors’ concerns. 

At the January 21 Board of Commissioners meeting, the Glencoe Park District and Glencoe Historical Society entered into an agreement to help preserve Frank Lloyd Wright’s Booth Cottage through a land lease of Park 7N (located at Maple Hill Road and Meadow Road). Since then, a number of questions have arisen. Here are the answers to some of the frequently asked questions. 

The Glencoe Historical Society, Village and Park District also invite you to a meeting to further discuss the Booth Cottage project at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2020 in the Community Room at the Takiff Center. 

Governor JB Pritzker announced $28.9 million in grants for 89 local projects that will help communities acquire open space and develop and improve recreational facilities throughout Illinois. The funding includes $400,000 in state monies for Duke Park, the new playground being built in conjunction with the Connect Glencoe trail at the corner of Lincoln Drive and Crescent Drive in Glencoe. 

The Glencoe Park District working with the Glencoe Historical Society to help preserve Frank Lloyd Wright’s Booth Cottage through a potential land lease of Park 7N (located at Maple Hill Road and Meadow Road). The Park Board would appreciate your input on the proposed agreement. Share your thoughts on the Booth Cottage at the Park Board meeting on Tuesday, January 21 at 7 PM.