Why a new park?

• Families have a place where everyone can be together in active, outdoor activities.
• Promotes exercise and improved health
• New, regulation soccer fields to the area
• Location for regional baseball and softball games and tournaments (Increased tourism and outside visitors)
• Draw visitors to our area for games and tournaments
• Vision of a few business people and city leaders

LaSalle Rotary Park

• 52 acres developed into “Illinois Valley’s Outdoor Playground”
• A great place for families to enjoy the outdoors together
• Became a major project for LaSalle Rotary Club
• Foundation is 501(c)3 non-profit Corporation

Board Members

• Gary Gearhart, President
• Jim Riley, Vice-President
• Susan Thornton, Secretary
• Chris Vaske, Treasurer
• Alissa Gearhart
• Jeff Grove
• John Steele