KVPD Park Board, Letter from Executive Director Overview of KVPD
Building for the Future
Fun Facts and Findings, Demographics
Affiliate,Sponsors and Partnerships
Our Revenue Producing Facilities
Your Tax Bill
Operating Expenditures
Revenue
We Do Recreation!
Reimaging Recreation
Let's Talk Recreation
Marketing Insights
The Kankakee Valley Park District exists to acquire, develop, and maintain parks, promote the conservation of natural and historical resources, and provide recreational facilities, programs and services for the benefit of all District residents The ability to accomplish our mission is made possible through the dedicated efforts of commissioners and staff, the generosity of area
A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Welcome to the KVPD Annual Report! The purpose of this report is to provide highlights and showcase the District's accomplishments, finances, events, activities and projects of 2020-2021 As you will see, the KVPD information contained within this report will reflect the benefits provided to our community and how essential Parks and Recreation is to your community, especially the Kankakee Valley Park District.
On March 13, 2020 per governor orders, we shut down due to the pandemic While we worked to reimagine recreation, Parks and trails welcomed residents and visitors with fresh air, exercise and social distancing! Our maintenance crew continued to maintain our grounds, facilities, and equipment Within a short timeframe, we were up and running with our leisure, at home, self-guided, do it yourself, virtual programming. We continued to communicate with everyone through our social media outlets, emails, and via phone.
During the pandemic the district was able to forge ahead and complete the Splash Valley Aquatic Center 10,000 square foot, three-acre renovation project This renovation project was in the works since 2018 when the district sold the bond specifically for the renovation of Splash Valley
The staff at KVPD is amazing They have weathered just about every storm imaginable Yet we never imagined a pandemic They pivoted to meet needs and challenges of our community in today’s world I could not be more proud and grateful for the dedication, adaptability and creativity the KVPD team continually presents
We are committed to providing our community with outstanding parks, programs and facilities.
-DaynaJ Heitz
Executive Director, Kankakee Valley Park District
BIRD PARK ADMIN CENTER
KVPD REC CENTER
ICE VALLEY CENTRE ICE ARENA
SPLASH VALLEY AQUATIC PARK
CIVIC AUDITORIUM
RIVER ROAD SPORTS COMPLEX
KVPD CAMPGROUND
RIVER RUN DOG PARK
BIRD PARK FISHING QUARRY
DON PALMER BAND SHELL
VITA COURSE
WALKING TRAILS
MODEL AIRPLANE FIELD
Building for the Future
The Kankakee Valley Park District is committed to enriching and serving the community. We strive to help people enjoy life by providing an exceptional park and recreation system.
KVPD supports, endorses and aligns its services and events with NRPA - Three Pillars.
On any given day, someone is positively affected through parks and recreation - whether they are taking a walk on a trail or fitness class at the community center, getting a nutritious meal or just reaping the benefits of clean air and water because of preserved open space
HEALTH & WELLNESS
CONSERVATION
SOCIAL EQUALITY
Commit to Health; Healthy Aging in Parks; Mentoring in Parks and Rec.
We must ensure that all people have access to these spaces, programs and services that remain essential to community vitality and serve as a key factor in advancing health equity, improving individual and community-level health outcomes, and enhancing quality of life
Parks and Recreation professionals are champions in addressing our most pressing environmental challenges; the parks and open spaces they manage maximize the benefits of nature to achieve positive and equitable health and economic impacts at the community level
Our mission is to advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the equality of life for all people.
Affiliate,Sponsors & Partnerships
NUSCOTOMEK YOUTH BASEBALL
KGSSL AFTERSHOCK
KANKAKEE TRINITY ACADEMY
KANKAKEE COUNTY SOCCER ACADEMY
RIVER VALLEY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
EASTSIDE JR FOOTBALL LEAGUE
KANKAKEE PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE
KANKAKEE VALLEY MODEL FLYERS
MUNICIPAL BAND KVSO YMCA
KANKAKEE YOUTH HOCKEY CLUB
THE A TEAM FIGURE SKATING TEAM
GLENWOOD FIGURE SKATING CLUB
RIVER VALLEY SRA
KANKAKEE COLTS YOUTH FOOTBALL & CHEERLEADING
KANKAKEE COUNTY SOCCER ACADEMY
CHRIST JESUS MINISTRIES CHILDREN’S LUNCHES
You do not need to be a student at KCC to take advanta fitness center! KCC Fitness Center offers total body fitne students as well as members of the community Sign up Accounting Office (second floor of the college) and at th Center, conveniently located in the Ice Valley Centre at 1 Road, 2nd floor, Kankakee.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: https://athletics kcc edu/facilities/fitness-center/
OUR REVENUE PRODUCING
FACILTIIES
SPLASH VALLEY AQUATIC PARK
KVPD REC CENTER
ICE VALLEY CENTRE ICE ARENA
Your Tax Bill
Based on our EAV for properties located in KVPD boundaries, we receive 72 66 % (varies slightly from year to year) of our revenue from taxes 27 33% is primarily created through recreation fees Our revenue should be 50/50 or below generated by taxes Our tax rate is 700900 On average a home value of $100,000 00 contributes to the district $233 61 per year
Outdoor activities and recreational activity engagements were near and dear to us amidst the Covid19 pandemic The fiscal year of 2020-2021 was by far the most challenging not just for the Park District but for all alike We endured a shut down, and restrictions The Park District persevered by adjusting and adapting by creating new, unique ways to bring you, our community recreational opportunities. Our Mission statement clearly states we are to exist to acquire, develop and maintain parks; promote the conservation of natural and historical resources, and provide recreational facilities, programs, and services for the benefit of all District residents We believe we have proven to be a valued asset within our community now and throughout our existence beginning in 1925
During the Pandemic we were able to continue construction and ultimately open Splash Valley in May of 2021. With restrictions still in place from the State, the district adapted once again. The reopening of Splash Valley provided job opportunities to 75+ Highschool and college students.
We have purchased two ADA swings Cobb Park Playground and Jeffers Park Playground will be the happy recipients The Campground and Bird Park Fields will have new playgrounds in the fall
All the challenges we faced has made us more appreciative, creative, and innovative in our recreation.
With the cancellation of almost all major events in the county during the summer of 2020, the Kankakee Valley Park District, along with Kankakee County Board Chairman Andy Wheeler and 35 sponsors and private donations, presented the 4th of July Drive-In Fireworks Celebration. With only one month to plan the event after the City of Kankakee cancelled their annual fireworks show, KVPD and others had a tough challenge ahead of them to organize this event while following Phase 3 Mitigations in the state of Illinois. However, it was important to all to make sure the mid-summer celebration would go on.
RECREATION
Participants decorated and drove their power wheels in this socially distance parade at River Road Park in October 2020
During shut down, we offered various at home activities and games on our Facebook page for families to enjoy while at home
In April 2021, we brought back our Flashlight Easter Egg hunt Families were able to socially distance at Bird Park for the event
Along with Little Me Studio, we brought art to our parks in this end of summer class in 2020
Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena's coaching staff brought off ice conditioning to our skater's homes with Zoom classes
Marketing Manager Angie Tousignant, along with her daughter Addison, decorated the Bird Park Conference room as part of the Heart Hunters Home tours
Several scavenger hunts were created to offer families the chance to get our of their homes and explore our parks
There was no shortage of fitness challenges on our Facebook page for families to enjoy
Each Tuesday, our Facebook page would feature a local Mom and her insight to keeping toddler entertained during shut down with crafts, games and recipes.
The community enjoyed some local trucks and heavy equipment from the comforts of their car Santa became high tech in 2020 with virtual
Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena's Coach Jeff brought off ice hockey drills to our players during his Friday Break Outs
RECREATION
The Kankakee Valley Park District offers a multitude of recreational activities, classes, leagues and programs each year. Rather than cancelling all programs in 2020, we worked to create a full offering of virtual events and programs, as well as classes and lessons where social distancing could be practiced With 33 parks, a rec center, an ice rink and a water park, we are able to offer a little bit of everything for our community.
Programs offered in 2020
26 Special Events in 2020
96 Programs ran in 2020
7 Free Community Events in 2020
6 Drop In Programs offered in 2020
66 Recreation Rentals in 2020
120
Runners and walkers participated in our 5K's.
Softball teams played in our leagues at River Road Sports Complex
Hockey players participated in classes at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena.
June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021
KVPD - 3,910 ( 289 Likes)
Skaters joined us on the ice for public skate sessions.
Learn to Skate classes were offered at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena.
325+
Community members signed up for our virtual events and classes.
Ice Valley Centre - 2,187 ( 160 Likes)
Splash Valley - 1,609 ( 870 Likes)
KVPD - 137 Followers
Ice Valley Centre - 187 Followers
Splash Valley - 185 Followers
KVPD Rec Center - 591 ( 66 Likes) 50 107 437 67
Marketing SocialMediaInsights
KVPD - 95,267 People Reached
Ice Valley Centre - 59,777 People Reached
Splash Valley - 40,598 People Reached
KVPD Rec Center - 9,375 People Reached
KVPD - 2,436
Ice Valley Centre - 1,698
Splash Valley - 1,195
KVPD Rec Center - 34
Google Insights
KVPD - 4 3 stars
Ice Valley Centre - 4 5 stars
Splash Valley - 3 6 stars
KVPD Rec Center - 4.4 stars
Number of times customers found this listing by searching on Google Search or Maps
KVPD - 177,066
Ice Valley Centre - 65,155
Splash Valley - 34,712
KVPD Rec Center -17,194
Number of times this listing has been viewed on Google Search
KVPD - 49,845
Ice Valley Centre - 32,473
Splash Valley - 15,106
KVPD Rec Center -6,172
5 Facility and Programming brochures created in 2020-2021.
3 Specialty Brochure created in 2020-2021
259 Flyers, Social Media graphics and videos created in 2020
278 Flyers, Social Media graphics and videos created in 2021 (as of July 20)
