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1956

The Salt Creek Rural Park District, located directly northwest of Chicago, was founded on August 4, 1956 under the direction of the concerned citizens of the Arlington Crest Civic Association and with the cooperation of the Arlington Race Track.

The first official meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held on August 11, 1956 with President Johannes A. K. Stenzel and Commissioners Robert Nordstrom, George Strum, Kenneth Goodpasture, and Joseph Thome.

1961

On December 1, 1961 a bond issue of $80,000.00 was approved by the voters for future development.

1967

In 1967 negotiations were initiated with Winston Builders to procure park property in the area known as Winston Unit #6.

1977

Dorothy Erikson founded the Palatine Gymnastics Club in April 1977 with the assistance of the Palatine High School gymnastics coaches, Sandy Oldham and John Schrammel.

The first session in the spring of 1977 had sixty students, taught by four instructors and was held at Palatine High School.

In 1977 the Park District entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the Soil Conservation Service, Water Reclamation District, and the Village of Palatine to develop 95 acres for flood control and recreation.

1979

Cutting Hall has seen substantial use since its first season as a community resource in 1979.

1987

In 1987 Twin Lakes Recreation Area opened its doors.

1989

In 1989 at a cost of $56,000.00, the Board was able to purchase a small parcel of land adjoining the northern border of Rose Park, enabling the Park District to construct a picnic pavilion and passive recreation area.

2001

Renovation began in November 2001.

2003

The Palatine Gymnastics Booster Club faithfully paid off debt with the generous gift of $20,000 from the Mari-Rae Sopper Memorial Fund on June 1, 2003.

2010

The name and logo officially changed in October of 2010.

On November 8, 2010, an electrical fire occurred in the theater coordinator’s office causing heavy smoke and water damage to the lobby.

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