Frasor Center was constructed. Originally housing the Sterling Park District’s indoor ice rink and general storage area, it now is home to the District’s administrative offices and park maintenance area. Named inRead More…

Winner of the National Gold Medal Award sponsored by the National Parks and Recreation Association for excellence in long-term planning, resource management and innovative approaches to delivering superb park and recreation servicesRead More…

Harry Kidd Field property was purchased from St. Mary’s School via a state grant. Named in honor of Harry Kidd, a former sports editor of the Daily Gazette.

Sterling/Coloma Township Park District joint management of Lawrence Park pool was dissolved in 1974. The pool was renovated with a federal grant and matching funds obtained via a successful referendum.

Sterling Park District’s 50th Anniversary. Click To View Document

Oppold Marina property was leased from the State of Illinois and developed over a number of years (officially opening in 1983). Named in honor of Harry E. Oppold, Park Board member fromRead More…

Duis Center property was purchased, and recreation facility constructed at a cost of $520,895 or $1784/square foot. Named after Frank R. Duis, the first Director of the Park District, serving in thatRead More…

Scheid Park property was purchased. Named in honor of Ted Scheid, Jr., member of the Park Board from 1947-1958.

Thomas Park property was purchased in a joint venture with the Sterling School District (where Franklin School was built). The park was named for Ralph Thomas, Park Board President and Board memberRead More…

Gartner Park property was donated to the Sterling Park District. Named after Carl Gartner, who was a member of the Park Board from 1939-1965.