Rockford Park District
2008 Profile of the Rockford Park District
The Rockford Park District was formed in 1909 and is the second largest municipal park and recreation system in Illinois. We have earned the State's "Distinguished Agency Award," professionally accredited for high standards and superior park and recreation services.
Board of Commissioners: Harris H. Agnew, Jack L. Armstrong, Douglas J. Brooks, Nate Martin, Laura Pigatti Williamson
Legal Purpose: Public parks and recreation systems that provide for the health, well-being, and entertainment of citizens.
Vision: The Rockford Park District is the "best" urban park and recreation system in North America, as judged by those we serve.
Mission: Helping you enjoy life!
Major Goal: Parks and recreation are essential to quality of life in the Rockford Park District, resulting in a high return on investment of available resources.
End Results:
Vision: The Rockford Park District is the "best" urban park and recreation system in North America, as judged by those we serve.
Mission: Helping you enjoy life!
Major Goal: Parks and recreation are essential to quality of life in the Rockford Park District, resulting in a high return on investment of available resources.
End Results:
- There will be growth in the amount of well-maintained park space meeting the recreational needs of this and succeeding generations of District residents.
- Residents are involved in diverse and well supported recreational activities for their health, well-being, and entertainment.
- Residents value recreation as essential for a health life.
- Residents have exceptional parks and recreation facilities, services, and programs at a reasonable cost.
Size and Scope of Services:
Number of Park and Facility Sites: 175
Total Park Acreage: 4,832.90
Land Area: 125 square miles
Total User Visits: 9.8 million
Regular Employees 192
Seasonal Employees 1,547
Financial Facts:
Tax Base - (2007 estimated) $2,911,939,980
Tax Rate 71.27 cents per $100 assessed value (estimated)
P.D. Taxes on $100,000 home (estimated) $236.86
About 7 cents out of every tax dollar paid goes to the Rockford Park District
2008 Park District Operating Budget: $30,634,246 (Taxes 51%/Fees 36%/Donations and Grants 13%)
Total Per Capita Expenditure from taxes: $98.96 (estimated)
Last Approved Tax Rate Referendum Corporate/Maintenance: 1990 - 10 cents
Last Approved Tax Rate Referendum Recreation: 1979 - 5 cents
Community Demographics:
Population: 208,132
Number of Households: 84,083
Median Household Income $39,669
Number of Park and Facility Sites: 175
Total Park Acreage: 4,832.90
Land Area: 125 square miles
Total User Visits: 9.8 million
Regular Employees 192
Seasonal Employees 1,547
Financial Facts:
Tax Base - (2007 estimated) $2,911,939,980
Tax Rate 71.27 cents per $100 assessed value (estimated)
P.D. Taxes on $100,000 home (estimated) $236.86
About 7 cents out of every tax dollar paid goes to the Rockford Park District
2008 Park District Operating Budget: $30,634,246 (Taxes 51%/Fees 36%/Donations and Grants 13%)
Total Per Capita Expenditure from taxes: $98.96 (estimated)
Last Approved Tax Rate Referendum Corporate/Maintenance: 1990 - 10 cents
Last Approved Tax Rate Referendum Recreation: 1979 - 5 cents
Community Demographics:
Population: 208,132
Number of Households: 84,083
Median Household Income $39,669