On Sunday, July 30, 2006 Clark Borhart, Len Borhart and Barry Borchart cut the ribbon to officially open the Borhart Family Park in the Covington Lakes Subdivision in Huntley. All three men served as Huntley Park District Commissioners in the past and they and their family members have been actively involved in the Huntley area for generations. During the ceremony, Park Board President, Dr. Bill Awe, commented on what an honor it was to dedicate this park to the Borhart family.
Photo by Thom Palmer

In April 2005 our new Rec Center opened. The new center is home to the registration office, Seedlings preschool, fitness Center, gym, arts & crafts programs, dance studio, and Cosman Cultural Center. The Cosman Cultural Center has a 286 seat theater and dance studio.
The Cosman Cultural Center - a gift of performing arts from Elmer and Josephine Cosman.

Stingray Bay Family Aquatic Center

Seedlings Preschool - Celebrating 20th year of quality preschool education

The Huntley Park District dedicated Frank and Boots Parisek Park located in the Georgian Place subdivision on Sunday June 13, 2004. Commissioners, staff and the parks namesakes, Frank and Boots Parisek and Family where on hand for the dedication ceremony.  Frank served on the Huntley Park District Board of Commissioners in the past and Boots served as the secretary and treasurer to the Board of Commissioners.  Pictured from left to right are: Commissioner Jerry Nepermann, Commissioner Dr. Bill Awe, Frank and Boots Parisek, Vice President Tom Secreto, Commissioner Bob Klein, Park Board President Chuck Yerke.

The Huntley Park District dedicated Jack & Bob Tures Park located in the Heritage of Huntley subdivision on Sunday September 28, 2003. Commissioners, staff the parks namesakes Jack Tures and Bob Tures and Family where on hand for the dedication ceremony. Jack and Bob are father and son and both have served on the Huntley Park District Board of Commissioners in the past. The Park is also located on the former Tures Nursery that has been in the Tures family for four generations. Pictured from left to right are: Vice President Tom Secreto, Commissioner Jerry Nepermann, Park Board President Chuck Yerke, Jack Tures, Bob Tures, Commissioner Dr. Bill Awe, Commissioner Bob Klein and Thom Palmer Executive Director. The 4.6 acre park was developed under the direction of Paul Ostrander, Park Maintenance Director.

The Huntley Park District purchased the Pinecrest Golf course on June 12, 2003 after a successful referendum. Jeff Huseman, former owner, seals the deal with Park District Executive Director, Thom Palmer. The course will provide green space for the community and a revenue producing facility for the Park District.

The Huntley Park District dedicated Michael Kiley Park located in the Wing Pointe subdivision on October 13, 2002. Commissioners, staff the parks namesake Michael Kiley and Family where on hand for the dedication ceremony. Pictured from left to right are: Commissioner Jerry Nepermann, Thom Palmer Executive Director, Former President Michael Kiley, Current Park Board President Chuck Yerke, Vice President Tom Secreto and Former President John Tures. The 9.6 acre park was developed under the direction of Paul Ostrander, Park Maintenance Director. Michael Kiley was the first President of the Huntley Park District.

The Huntley Park District dedicates Marvin A. Weiss Park located in the Southwind subdivision on October 6, 2002. Commissioners, staff, and sons of the parks namesake are on hand for the dedication ceremony.
Pictured from left to right are: Commissioner Dr. Bill Awe, Thom Palmer Executive Director, Dr. David Weiss, Park Board President Chuck Yerke, Commissioner Jerry Nepermann, Ron Weiss and Vice President Tom Secreto. The 10.4 acre park was developed with the assistance of a $200,000 matching grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Marvin Weiss owned the farmland prior to the development of the subdivision.

Commissioners and Staff dedicate the Stingray Bay Family Aquatic Center on June 29, 2002. Pictured from left to right are: Thom Palmer Executive Director, Bob Klein Commissioner, Tom Secreto Vice President, Chuck Yerke President, Jerry Nepermann Commissioner and Scott Pilkerton Aquatic Director.

McHenry County Historical Preservation Commission and The Huntley Park District staff and Commissioner gather around the plague that designates the Stowell - Deicke Farmstead as a Historical Landmark . November 4, 2001

Bob Tures, former Huntley Park District Commissioner, receives Thank you plaque for his 10 years of service. Thanks Bob!

Bob with staff Scott, John, Bob, Bev, Paul, and Thom	Bob with commissioners Jerry, Chuck, Bob, Tom, and Dr. Bill

Huntley Park District float enters the Sesquicentennial Parade

Ground breaking ceremony for Stingray Bay Family Aquatic Center.
November 11, 2000
Commissioner Tom Secreto, Referendum Chairperson Bob Klein, Recreation
Director Betsey Warrington, President Chuck Yerke, Executive Director Thom
Palmer, Commissioner Dr. William Awe.