GENERAL INFORMATION MISSION STATEMENT
To provide outstanding parks, services, facilities and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living and inspire memorable experiences.
PARK DISTRICT PHILOSOPHY
The Park Board recognizes the need to provide and maintain sufficient and attractive parks, open space, recreation facilities and programs to serve equitably, and without prejudice, all the people of the Park District in the provision of leisure time activities. Every opportunity shall be afforded, within financial limits, to plan, procure, develop and maintain park and recreation resources, and to provide leadership for the wholesome and constructive use of leisure time. The provisions of quality recreational services in the most efficient manner, at the least possible cost, and without significantly duplicating the efforts of other agencies, will be emphasized at all times. This includes the development of cooperative agreements with other agencies directly and indirectly involved with leisure services in the District. The provision of recreation, park and conservation services must be considered as a positive opportunity for people of the District to share with each other, to develop leadership capacities, to learn skills for present and future enjoyment, and to emphasize responsibilities to each other as well as to the community.
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR
Please respect the rights and property of neighbors of our parks. Use public sidewalks/pathways. Drive carefully in lots, driveways and nearby streets. Trees, bushes, fences, etc., should not be used as bathrooms. Keep your dog on a leash, remain on public property, clean up pet waste, and place trash in park receptacles. To report vandalism, call 847-945-8636.
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PROGRAM/PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
The Deerfield Park District reserves the right to suspend, expel or deny participation in any program or facility to any person whose behavior materially interferes or disrupts the quality of those offerings, the enjoyment of them by other participants or the ability of staff to conduct or manage the activities or facilities.
Due to the ongoing uncertainty and federal, state and local enforcements, all information in this brochure is subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.
PHOTO PERMISSION
Our staff or designees often take pictures or video at programs and events for: brochures and other marketing materials; website; and other print, electronic and online publicity. A child’s parent or guardian will be notified of the first incident; the second incident shall Most people are delighted to see pictures require the presence of a parent at a meeting of themselves or their family members in our publicity. Photographers from print or with the instructor and a Park District other media outlets may also take pictures administrator/supervisor; a third incident may result in the expulsion or suspension of or video on occasion. We welcome the the child from the program, event or facility. coverage and hope you do too; it is frequently how the public learns what is happening at If a child engages in behavior(s) which may the Park District. We cannot guarantee that a result in bodily harm to others, an immediate photo taken will be used or not be used, nor meeting with the parent may be called. promise that it will only be used in certain If such behavior warrants it, immediate circumstances. If you prefer your family suspension or expulsion may result. members’ pictures not be taken, please Temporary suspension from participation notify us in writing. NOTE: If you due to misconduct will not entitle participant do see a photo posted to our website, to a refund. Facebook page, or other Park District An adult shall receive one verbal or written site of you or your family member that warning. The second incident may result you would like removed, just request in suspension from the program, event or the photo to be taken down by facility. If an adult physically strikes a person commenting on the picture or by emailing or object or throws an object at another Sherry@deerfieldparks.org. For questions person, or takes any other action that may or more information, you may also call our pose a real threat of bodily harm to others, Communications Manager at 847-945-0650. or is verbally abusive to others, s/he may immediately be suspended or expelled from INSURANCE the program or facility. Deerfield Park District cannot assume responsibility for injuries or accidents KEEPING OUR PARKS occurring at programs, activities, parks and facilities within our jurisdiction. To do BEAUTIFUL so would make our program and user fees To provide safe, healthy and aesthetically prohibitive. Certain activities, facilities and pleasing parks, we engage in the limited equipment may, when used improperly, cause use of lawn care products as part of an harm or personal injury. We make every integrated pest management program. A effort to notify you of potentially dangerous one-time annual application of herbicide to situations and to provide rules for the proper park and school sites is usually completed use of equipment and facilities. You can avoid between Aug. 15 – Nov. 1 of each year. We injury by following the rules, using good sense publicize the date of the application and and being considerate of both Park District inform the appropriate school sites and property and others residents who have asked to be advised of using it. this process.
