S p e c i a l F o c u s
Recreation Centers of
the 21st Century 22
Today's recreation center is more like a "town center"
— by Lori J. Miller
Back to the Basics 29
"Old-time swimming holes" are back in demand
— by Jennifer Stimac
Making a Profit in Nonprofit 33
Recreation Centers
Bigger is not always better for the bottom line
— by Daniel Atilano, AIA
F e a t u r e s
2001 Legal Calendar 18
IAPD's annual record of key legal dates and deadlines
— by Peter M. Murphy
Grants Outlook 2001 37
Grant sources and deadlines, plus application tips from the DNR
— by Mark Yergler
The Referendum Strategy Game 42
Sometimes three times is a charm
— by Carol A. Sente
Achieving Business Excellence 45
Elk Grove Park District reveals the benefits of the "Lincoln process"
— by Barbara Heller
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The Oak Brook Indoor Aquatic Center opened in August of 1999
with an eye to design and function. The 20-foot water slide shown
here is just one feature in this 16,000-square-foot facility with its
434-bather load and large expanse of glass with views to the
exterior. Also of note are a six-lane competition and lap pool with
viewing bleachers, zero-depth pool edge with water play features,
therapy vortex and therapy lanes, whirpool and concession stand
and raised eating deck. The facility was an "add-on" to an existing
community center. Photograph by PHN Architects, Wheaton, III.,
architect of the aquatic center and an ambassador-level member of
the Friends of Illinois Parks.
D e p a r t m e n t s
From the Editor 4
Are You on Board? 7
The value of commissioner education, plus the
Donald F. Bresnan Commissioner Scholarship Fund
Eye on the Profession 12
The ripple effect
Statehouse Insider 14
92nd General Assembly convenes with active schedule
Mixed Media 48
The newsletter as a marketing tool
Our Natural Resources 50
Olympian Vic Wunderle, plus DNR newsbriefs
People and Places 56
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