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Public Information<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Decatur Park District is a unit of local government founded in 1924, organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois, which has the purpose of providing leisure services and facilities for the residents of Decatur. The Board of Park Commissioners of the Decatur Park District is considered the local legislative body to which is entrusted, by the law, the responsibility for planning, executing and appraising the park and recreation programs and facilities of the District.  It is the duty of the Board to approve basic policy for the operation, as well as control and plan present and future activities of the District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following unpaid Board of Commissioners governs the Park District:  Chris Harrison, Stacey Young, Bob Brilley II, Dr. Kristin White, and Shelith Hansbro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decatur Park District facilities include the Administrative Office, Decatur Airport, Decatur Indoor Sports Center, Fairview Tennis Center, Hickory Point Golf Course, Scovill Activity Center, Overlook Adventure Park, Poage Arts & Recreation Center, Red Tail Run Golf Club by Raymond Floyd, Schaub Floral Display Center, Overlook Adventure Park, The Devon G. Buffett Lakeshore Amphitheater, Splash Cove Aquatic Center and Scovill Zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Decatur Park District employs approximately 100 full-time employees and 500 part-time\/seasonal employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Park Board Meetings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Meeting Schedule<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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View 2024 Board Meetings HERE<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Public Comments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Park Board of Commissioners welcomes and appreciates the views and input from interested citizens. Individuals or groups wishing to address the Board should sign in (name & address) prior to the meeting. Speakers will be asked to give their name and address as they begin their presentation. The Board asks that comments be delivered in a three minute time frame in order that others may receive adequate time and attention. As a matter of protocol, comments should reflect courtesy and not contain derogatory or slanderous comments about an individual or group. Breach of the above mentioned protocol may result in the Board President declaring the speaker or group out of order and discontinue the presentation. As a general rule, neither the Board nor staff will provide immediate responses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Decatur Park District does not discriminate against individuals in admission to, or treatment of, or employment in programs or activities in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended in the U.S. Constitution. The Park District receives Federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility operated by the Decatur Park District may contact the District\u2019s Equal Opportunity Officer (217\/422-5911) and the U.S. Department of the Interior at Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, National Park Service, P.O. Box 37127, Washington, D.C. 20013-7127.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the Park District is committed to conducting recreation programs and activities in the safest manner possible, an inherent risk of injury exists with any recreational activity. The Decatur Park District continually strives to reduce such risks and insists that all participants follow rules and instructions that have been designed to protect their safety. The Decatur Park District does not carry medical accident insurance for injuries sustained on its property or in its programs as the cost of such insurance would make program fees cost-prohibitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DECATUR URBANIZED AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click HERE to view<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Vendor Ownership<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

The Decatur Park District is very appreciative of all the vendors that we do business with.\u00a0 As part of routine maintenance on our vendor accounts, as well as a State of Illinois reporting requirement for taxing bodies, we need to gather some information regarding business ownership (minority-owned, women-owned or veteran-owned).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

35 ILCS 200\/18-50.2 requires that the Decatur Park District gather and electronically publish information regarding the ownership of vendors with which it does business.\u00a0 Please help assist us in complying with this requirement by completing the brief questionnaire below.\u00a0 We appreciate your cooperation and assistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click to Fill Vendor Ownership Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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