Linda Traina Named Superintendent of Recreation

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Traina replaces Gayle Mountcastle who has been appointed the Executive Director of the Park Ridge Park District.

Traina has been with the Des Plaines Park District for the past 24 years. She has served as Community Center Supervisor, Recreation Supervisor, and Recreation Manager, before assuming her current position of Assistant Superintendent. Traina has supervised and developed Park District Camps; Preschool, Dance, Fitness, and Youth Programs, as well as special events at the Park District and in the community. She has been a driving force behind Fall Fest, Lake Wonderland, the Spring Fun Fair, and Halloween Hoopla, coordinating efforts between the Park District and other Des Plaines agencies.

Over the years, Traina has written major Park policies and grants, including the Athletic Field policy, staff training manuals, and the Department of Justice grant for the Teen Center. She currently chairs the Des Plaines Park District’s Green Team, and has been on both the master plan and the safety committees.
Traina is active in the Des Plaines community organizations including having served as the president of the Des Plaines Arts Council for the seven past years. She has also served on the Healthy Community Partnership, the Des Plaines Youth Commission, and the Taste of Des Plaines committee.

"The Des Plaines Park District has some of the best parks, facilities, and programs in all of the Northwest suburbs. My goal as Superintendent is to see that we reach out to all of our residents and have them experience the beauty, opportunities, and fun we have to offer," said Traina.