Session Descriptions Session 1 Options:Each runs from 10:45am - 11:30am Running an Effective Meeting Learn how to run an efficient and productive meeting with your PAC. Walk away with best practices, example agendas and tips on working collaboratively with your Park Supervisor. Bringing Resources to Your Park
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On May 1, 1934, the 22 independent park districts that existed in the city of Chicago consolidated to become one, the Chicago Park District. The newly formed Park District inherited more than 130 parks, including 83 fieldhouses, 13 beaches, five golf courses, and 50 swimming pools.
Today as the Chicago Park District celebrates 85 years of serving the city, it boasts more than 8,800 acres of parkland, more than 600 parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 12 museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, and nearly 50 nature areas.
Come join us on Thursday, December 15 at South Shore Cultural Center, as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX becoming law in the United States. This legislation changed the game for girls and women by expanding access, funding, and rights within women’s sports.
The Chicago Park District Act (70 ILCS 1505 et seq) provides that the Chicago Park District (the “Park District”) shall be governed by a board of seven (7) non-salaried Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Chicago with the approval of the Chicago City Council. Under the Chicago Park District Code, the Commissioners have a fiduciary duty to act, vote on all matters, and govern the Park District in t
ADA Complaint Reporting Procedure for Patrons and Visitors
Complaints should be addressed to the Disability Policy Officer, who has been designated to coordinate ADA compliance efforts. Submit a complaint form and mail to the address below.
Juliet Azimi, Chief Administrative Officer
Offices within Administration are responsible for the general administrative support of the Park District. These departments provide a link between the District and the community. They are responsible for the management of the human capital process, information technology, and other administrative functions. These departments include:
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Park Advisory Council Workshop: Telling Your Story Saturday, April 29, 2017 - 9:30 am to 12:00 noon Park 571, 2754 S. Eleanor St, Chicago, IL 60608
Thank you to Brew Brew Coffee + Tea for sponsoring the PAC Networking Coffee at 9am!
The Chicago Park District Office of Budget and Management is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the annual operating budget, inviting public input related to the recommended budget, and submitting the budget for adoption by the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners. As part of the budget process, the District hosts forums for the public to provide input related to the budget. In addition, a Public Hearing on the recommended budget is held where the Superintendent presents the recommended budget to the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners.
Whether you are 9 months or 90 years old, there is a program for you offered in the Chicago Park District. The Chicago Park District is responsible for 26 indoor pools, 51 outdoor pools, 15 pools in schools, 36 Sports 37™ locations with 42 apprenticeships, and 26 miles of lakefront including 23 swimming beaches plus one inland beach.
The Chicago Park District offers a variety of athletic programs for youth and teens to receive training necessary for competition at various levels with an emphasis on learning basic skills and incorporating the rules of fair play and sportsmanship. Athletes in these specialty programs compete on the local, state, regional and national levels. Teens are taught hands-on job training skills in the Sports 37™ program and all programs strive to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
The Department of Audit conducts internal audits to assess the integrity of financial reporting systems, the effectiveness of internal controls, and the efficiency of established procedures, in order to help departments increase efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and accountability. Audit reports on its work to the Audit Management Committee, which makes recommendations to the Committee on Administration of the Board of Commissioners.
This spring the Chicago Park District is launching the Agents of Discovery App in a few parks and other areas of significance within the Austin community. This app will make your park visit and walk a fun, historical, and gaming experience. The app will feature an Avatar, an icon or figure that represents the Austin Community. We would love to hear what you think the Avatar should be! Please share your ideas by answering the questions in the form below, and uploading a photo or sketch if you would like to. It can be a person, a superhero, a local hero or mascot.