Greenhills Recreation Commission 2012 Priorities

Coming out of a series of Prioritization Exercises in 2011, the Recreation Commission identified its Top Priorities for 2012.  These were as a result of the Recreation Survey, the online feedback tool, and the Open Forum conducted in October of last year. 

The full details of the survey results can be found linked here.  The summary recommendations can be found below.  The document with details is linked here.

Priority 1: Invest in Recreational Facility Upkeep and Development

Goal1A: Improve on what the community values highly currently in place

• Development of Pocket Parks
• Parking Lot at Palma Park

Goal1B: Jump Start Future Recreation Development

• Consider Pool Upgrades – New Bath House and New Chairs
• Recreation Facility in the Community
• Consider the development of a Nature Center at the site of the current Golf Course

Priority 2: Expand / Further Integrate Recreation into Fabric of the Community

Goal 2A: Establish and facilitate programs for youth, families, and seniors

• Farmer’s Market at the Shopping Center
• Summer Camp Program for Tennis, Golf, and Baseball
• Cross Promotion of other GH Attractions while at Pool (Discounts)

Goal 2B: Initiate and expand opportunities for volunteerism, participation via Recreation

• Volunteer Contact System (Volunteer Bank) with local community and church organizations
• Concession Stand at Concerts on the Commons supported by the WWSD, with
• students providing support to garner service hours

Goal 2C: Communicate Broadly, Frequently the Benefits of Greenhills Recreation

• Highlight connectivity and encourage walking/biking
• Create a newsletter that highlights the positive improvements on each street sponsor meet your neighbor events

Priority 3: Develop Green Spaces and Park Areas, and Integrate with Park District

Goal 3A: Build tangible connections to and from Park District, and establish cooperative

efforts

• Create and properly mark head trails in Greenhills that lead into Winton Woods Park from the Village to Winton Woods
• Walking Paths marked by Paving Stones
• Partner in joint marketing material and promotion (Winton Woods Park and Village
• Walks around the Commons" - Put milestones around the Commons so walkers know how far they've walked