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[[Image:ahpd.png|thumb|300px|right| The 2011 District Logo]] The Arlington Heights Park District is one of the oldest and (financially) largest [[park district]]s in the Chicagoland Metropolitan Area. With 2 golf clubs and 5 outdoor pools, including 1 indoor, it can be considered one of the most elaborate park districts northwest of Chicago. The district collects property taxes through the Village of Arlington Heights. The annual budget for 2010/2011 was a near $25,000,000. The Board of Commissioners are selected by the community, each of whom selected will serve a 4 year term. |
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==Christmas== |
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During late November, the district sponsors the decorations covering a local park in Arlington Heights. Each year the district sells an old sculpture in spite of purchasing a new. The district also helps sponsor the Kris Kringle Market. The market runs from mid-December up until Christmas. |
During late November, the district sponsors the decorations covering a local park in Arlington Heights. Each year the district sells an old sculpture in spite of purchasing a new. The district also helps sponsor the Kris Kringle Market. The market runs from mid-December up until Christmas. [[Image:arch of ahpd.jpg|thumb|400px|left| The 2010 Holiday Entrance]] |
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Revision as of 20:58, 28 June 2011
The Arlington Heights Park District is one of the oldest and (financially) largest park districts in the Chicagoland Metropolitan Area. With 2 golf clubs and 5 outdoor pools, including 1 indoor, it can be considered one of the most elaborate park districts northwest of Chicago. The district collects property taxes through the Village of Arlington Heights. The annual budget for 2010/2011 was a near $25,000,000. The Board of Commissioners are selected by the community, each of whom selected will serve a 4 year term.
History
The Arlington Heights Park District was established in 1925. [1]
Special Occasions/Holidays
Christmas
During late November, the district sponsors the decorations covering a local park in Arlington Heights. Each year the district sells an old sculpture in spite of purchasing a new. The district also helps sponsor the Kris Kringle Market. The market runs from mid-December up until Christmas.
See Also
References
- ^ "AHPD Profile". Arlington Heights Park District. 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-28.
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