Palatine Park District Clean Up @ Riemer

September 28, 2013 marks the 20th anniversary
of National Public Lands Day. All across America, more than 175,000 volunteers
are expected to visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves and
forests to help improve these natural areas. Palatine Park District’s Environmental Committee is
hosting a National Public Lands Day event at Margreth Riemer Reservoir, located
at Quentin and Wood Streets in Palatine, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. Community members are invited to come to Margreth
Riemer Reservoir to help clean
up debris and brush at the park. This event is perfect for individuals, scout
troops, community groups, business groups, service groups, school groups,
families, and those needing to complete service hours. Available shifts are:
9:00am to 12:00pm, 9:00am to 10:30am, and 10:30am to 12:00pm. To make a
reservation for yourself, your family or your group, contact Joan Scovic at
847-496-6287 or jscovic@palatineparks.org. Volunteers should
wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and works gloves.

With 91
acres of land, Margreth Riemer Reservoir is Palatine Park District’s third
largest land area, behind the Palatine Hills Golf Course (175 acres) and
Hamilton Reservoir (94 acres). The land was originally acquired in 1979 through
a lease with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. The lease was renewed
in 2004. In 1986, a $56,281 OSLAD Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural
Resources was obtained for development of the park. Riemer Reservoir includes a
newly expanded 18 hole disc golf course, access to the Palatine Trail, a 20’ X
36’ shelter and a sled hill.

The mission of Palatine Park District is to provide a
variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks and recreation facilities and
activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and
well-being for all residents and visitors of the Palatine Park District.