Meeting Summary and Briefs: Frankfort Square Park District for August 21, 2025

The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners reviewed a clean annual audit, heard a detailed presentation from the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA), and approved several administrative measures at its meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The board formally accepted its financial audit for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025, which found the district to be in a strong financial position. The board also heard from LWSRA’s executive director about the agency’s services for residents with disabilities and its upcoming “Hero Village” project. For more details, please see our full articles on the annual audit and the LWSRA presentation.

New Bank Account for Scholarship Donations
The board unanimously approved opening a new bank account at Old Plank Trail Community Bank to serve as a depository for donations to the district’s College Scholarship Program. The account will facilitate donations made via QR code, an option pursued by staff to increase fundraising opportunities for graduating seniors, particularly during the annual College Scholarship Classic golf event.

September Meeting Venue Changed
The location for the September 18, 2025, board meeting has been changed from the Park District Administration Building to The Square. The move was approved unanimously. Executive Director Audrey Marcquenski suggested that in the future, the board could consider scheduling one of its twelve annual meetings at The Square facility.

Longtime Employee Honored
The board unanimously approved Resolution 25-08-52, honoring a longtime recreation department employee for their distinguished service. A copy of the resolution was provided to board members in advance. The official presentation of the honor to the individual will take place at a future meeting.

Hunter Prairie Park Construction Progresses
Work continues on the Hunter Prairie Park redevelopment project. The asphalt base for the new tennis courts and concrete for walkways have been poured, and the installation of playground equipment is now well underway. Fencing around the ballfields and tennis courts is scheduled to be installed in early September. Erosion control measures are being inspected weekly.

Preschool Enrollment on the Rise
The Park District’s Early Learning Center (ELC) preschool program is seeing a significant increase in enrollment for the fall. The program is expecting 78 students in its 3- and 4-year-old classes, up from a total of 66 students last year. The growth is attributed to the strong reputation and dedication of the preschool staff.

Square Links Golf Course Recovers from Flood
Square Links Golf Course, recently ranked #6 on Golf Pass’s “Golfers Choice 2025” list of top 25 public short courses, reopened on August 18 after severe flooding from a weekend storm that brought 10 inches of rain. Hollembeak Construction was on-site to assess and assist with areas of the newly seeded practice area that experienced washouts from the heavy rainfall.