2026=07=29 Village of Villa Park Community Recreation Commission Meeting

The Village of Villa Park Community Recreation Commission held a meeting on July 29, 2026, focusing primarily on the review and improvement of the village's athletic field reservation process. The commission discussed the need for a fair, efficient, and transparent system to allocate usage of village-owned baseball and softball fields, including High Ridge, Twin Lakes, Franklin, and Lions fields. They addressed issues with the current reservation software, the importance of prioritizing Villa Park Youth Baseball due to their historical investment, and the potential for generating additional revenue by renting fields to outside groups when available. The commission agreed to research reservation practices from other municipalities and park districts and planned to continue discussions to develop recommendations for the village board. Additionally, the commission reviewed the 2027 pool pass sales strategy, proposing earlier sales with early bird discounts and discussed the possibility of establishing a budget for the 2027 Lufkin Family Entertainment Series to expand event offerings, including potential live music performances. They planned to present proposals for pool pass sales dates, rates, and entertainment budgets at the next meeting for board approval.