Villa Park IL Lions Club District 1J

Villa Park IL Lions Club District 1J Club Address:PO BOX 6352, Villa Park, IL, 60181 This makes it the oldest and most active service organization in the Village.

The Villa Park Lions Club is a community organization dedicated to raising funds for deaf and blind activities through various fundraising events. Although the charter dates from May 23, 1946, the history and founding
of the Villa Park Lions Club dates from 1923. The only period of inactivity in these 52 years was during the early 1940s. Re-organization occurred in 1945 and the Lions have remained

very active since that time. One outstanding activity or project was the acquisition of the land now known as "Lions Field" and the gift of this property to the Village and people of Villa Park in 1961. This action by the Villa Park Lions resulted in the formation of a Village Park Board and Recreation Dept. History reflects that in 1951 the Villa Park Lions Club voted itself the responsibility of assuming all indebtedness for land and lights that had been incurred by the old softball league. This is the land on Wildwood Drive just west of Villa Avenue. The Club also obligated itself to an annual payment of $1500.00 for light and insurance on the field in addition to the monthly mortgage payments for land and improvements. In 1955 the foresightedness of some of the members led to the Club purchasing an additional five lots for $3000.00 increasing the land area to its present 4 3/4 acres. Bleachers were eventually installed and a brick recreation building was built. The lighting system was remodeled to a 73,000 watt system which, at the time was proclaimed the best lit ball field in the Chicago area. In the span of 11 years the Villa Park Lions had raised sufficient funds to make this into an outstanding recreational facility which was fully paid for. Realizing the need for a park board in the Village to provide organized youth activities, the Villa Park Lions offered to give the land, equipment and improvements to the Village with the stipulation that a Village Park Board was to be appointed. This was agreed to and on Oct. 14, 1961, Lions Field was officially turned over to the Village and people of Villa Park.

05/05/2025
Fun Fact FridayOn Saturday, October 14, 1961, the Villa Park Lions Club presented Village President George B. Lufkin wit...
01/10/2025

Fun Fact Friday

On Saturday, October 14, 1961, the Villa Park Lions Club presented Village President George B. Lufkin with a deed to a parcel of land with the stipulation that the land be permanently used for a recreation facility carrying the name Lions Field. The land located west of the newly-constructed Villa Avenue shopping center is now where the brand-new Villa Park Recreation Center (VPRC) is located.



Source: 'Villa Park Argus,' Wednesday, October 18, 1961

Villa Park Lions Club 2024 York Township Holiday Donation.
12/13/2024

Villa Park Lions Club 2024 York Township Holiday Donation.

Do you have old sneakers? Wondering what to do with them? Drop them off at one of our designated drop-off points, York T...
08/29/2023

Do you have old sneakers? Wondering what to do with them? Drop them off at one of our designated drop-off points, York Township Senior Center, Iowa Community Center and the Tri-Town YMCA in Villa Park. For more information about the LIF Sneaker Recycling Campaign, follow the link in the comments.

08/29/2023
Checking IDs and selling raffle tickets at the Summer Festival.
08/29/2023

Checking IDs and selling raffle tickets at the Summer Festival.

Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club's 32nd Annual Someone Special Gala at Drury Lane on March 25, 2023.
08/29/2023

Oakbrook Terrace Lions Club's 32nd Annual Someone Special Gala at Drury Lane on March 25, 2023.

Villa Park Lions Club Holiday Donation.
05/13/2023

Villa Park Lions Club Holiday Donation.

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P.O. BOX 6352
Villa Park, IL
60181

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