9th Annual Park Pursuit a Huge Success!

On May 7, 56 teams of 4 (23 competitive and 33 recreational teams) competed under perfect conditions at the 9th Annual IPRA Park Pursuit in Rosemont. Teams started off with a quick math quiz at MB Financial Park, played Footgolf at the Dome in Rosemont, worked together in the eight legged race at the Fashion Outlet Mall, rode Strider Bikes at the Donald E. Stephen Convention Center, drew Hummells at the Hummell Museum, stacked cups with Brian Wizmer of funwizz.com at Dunn Park, blew up balloons with a hand pump at Bergermeister Park, played carnival games in Lange Park, competed in a mental challenges at the Rosemont Theatre and celebrated at the Hoffbrauhaus. In the end, Glencoe took home the Recreational Traveling Trophy and SEASPAR took the Competitive Division traveling trophy.

Thank you to the Recreation Social Committee for planning the event, Karen Stephens from the Rosemont Park District and Mayor Brad Stephens for hosting! Thank you to our Premium Sponsors: Rosemont Park District, Rosemont Convention and Tourism Bureau, Rosemont Convention Center, Custom Promos (t-shirts) and Personalized Awards (trophies and awards); Event Sponsors: Christopher Burke Engineering, Kramer Tree Service, Deegan and Rosato; and Site Hosts: Brian Wizmer and Strider Bikes.