Frankfort Square Park District

The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners formally adopted its Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year on Thursday, finalizing the district’s legal spending authority for the year. The board also approved an updated Fund Balance Policy to guide its long-term financial strategies. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the six board…

Work on the Frankfort Square Park District’s three major capital projects is hitting key milestones, with the long-awaited redevelopment of Hunter Prairie Park now officially underway. Executive Director Audrey Marcquenski announced at the June 12 board meeting that Will County granted the permit for the park’s redevelopment on June 9. The contractor, Innovation Landscaping, is…

A new park is coming to a Tinley Park development thanks to a land and equipment donation from a local home builder. Frank Bradley, owner of Crana Homes, is donating land and purchasing playground equipment to construct a small park in the new Brookside Glen Villas development, located at 191st Street and 80th Avenue. Park…

The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners formally adopted its annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance on June 12, a key legal step that sets the district’s spending authority for the fiscal year. The board also approved an updated Fund Balance Policy to guide its financial reserves. Work is now underway at Hunter Prairie Park…

The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners seated four new members and re-elected its leadership during a productive annual organizational meeting on May 15, all while celebrating a robust financial position that saw the district’s funds grow by $850,000 over the past fiscal year. Craig Maksymiak and Denis Moore were unanimously re-elected to serve…

The Frankfort Square Park District awarded $1,000 scholarships to eight graduating seniors from Lincoln-Way East High School at the school’s Community Scholarship Night on May 7. Park Board Commissioners Frank Florentine and Phil Cherry represented the district at the event, presenting checks to the students. This year’s recipients are Addison Blievernicht, Samantha Lewandowski, Olivia Meister,…

At its annual organizational meeting, the Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners swore in four members, re-elected its leadership, and reviewed its strong end-of-year financial report. The district’s funds grew by $850,000 over the past fiscal year, closing with a balance of nearly $3.2 million. Craig Maksymiak and Denis Moore were re-elected as board…

The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved its operating budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year during its April 17 meeting, earmarking funds for major ongoing projects and a new slate of capital improvements valued at $122,000. The balanced corporate budget, totaling $4,975,448, was adopted following a presentation by Executive Director Audrey Marcquenski,…

Four newly elected commissioners are set to join the Frankfort Square Park District Board in May, following the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election. Executive Director Audrey Marcquenski formally congratulated Lauren Breedlove, Frank Florentine, Joseph King, and Denis Moore on their successful elections during the board’s April 17 meeting. Florentine, King, and Moore were present at…

The Frankfort Square Park District Board of Commissioners met on April 17 to approve its annual budget, discuss new projects, and hear departmental updates. The district approved a nearly $5 million corporate budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which will fund ongoing work at Hunter Prairie Park and The Square, as well as a new…