To me, the Plainfield Park District is part of my daily routine. I don’t participate in yoga, basketball, softball, kids classes, or anything for that matter. Someday when my little boy is old enough to enroll in some fun classes we’ll be there. So how is the park district a part of my daily routine?

Every morning when I wake up and open the blinds in the family room I love looking out over the dew covered grass that is the Champion Creek Park. I love watching the dog owners early in the morning talking with one another while their dogs roam free. I love seeing neighbors playing golf with their young kids in the open areas. I love seeing the youth baseball teams practicing with their coaches. I love taking my son to the swings for some giggles.

I don’t live anywhere near the parks that will receive attention if the referendum passes. I don’t have oodles and oodles of money to shell out for higher taxes. Honestly, I have not even ventured to any other parks besides my neighborhood park and on occasion Settler’s Park for movies and concerts in the park.

But I’m going to support the park district referendum because I want others in the community to experience the feeling I get every morning, day and night when I see Champion Creek Park being used for fun, laughter and learning. To afford the minimal tax increase I’m going to experience, maybe I won’t go out to dinner with my wife and son some weekend. Heck, I’d rather be on my patio and grill out with friends and family…and hit some balls in the park with my pitching wedge!

What does it mean to you? Share your experiences here.