GREAT Things are Happening in Deerfield

Deerfield Park District’s Mission Statement

The Deerfield Park District strives to serve the Deerfield Community with outstanding parks, services, facilities and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living and inspire memorable experiences.

Six Strategic Plan Strategies

1. Organizational Excellence 4. Going Green/Environmental Stewardship Go GREEN 2. 3. Customer Engagement Community Engagement 5. 6. Expand & Enhance Parks & Properties Enhance Existing Facilities & Add New Ones Look for these symbols to stay Go GREEN current on Deerfield DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICT RECEIVES ILLINOIS Park District’s strategic plan. DISTINGUISHED ACCREDITED AGENCY STATUS

The Deerfield Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). The two statewide associations administer the Illinois Distinguished Accreditation program with the goal of improving the delivery of park and recreation services to Illinois residents by reviewing general management procedures, finance and business operations, facilities and parks, personnel, recreation services, legal documentation and other materials including mission statements, goals, and safety manuals. Jeff Nehila, Executive Director of the Deerfield Park District shares “The Distinguished Accredited Program provides a set of standards that are unmatched at any state level in the nation. The Deerfield Park District’s ability to receive this recognition provides us with the assurance that we are doing everything we can to meet the needs of the community and will provide outstanding guidance in areas we look to add services and amenities.”

BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING

Deerfield Park District has now added Before School Programming for students at Walden and Kipling schools. Currently the park district offers eight different options for recreation programming that coincide with the District 109 school schedule. We are proud and thankful for the opportunity to partner with District 109 and provide so many options for families!

PARK DISTRICT FAMILY OF LOGOS

The Deerfield Park District debuted a refreshed logo family in January. Logos were updated to showcase services through a unified brand with five coordinating logos including the Park District, Deerfield Golf Club, FORE Restaurant, Patty Turner Center and Sachs Recreation Center.