GENERAL INFORMATION

Photo Policy

Please be aware that staff may take photos of participants enrolled in Park District activities or people on Park District properties. These photos are for Park District use only and may be used for publications and the park district’s website.

Financial Assistance–Scholarship Program

Our goal is to provide recreational opportunities for all district residents. We provide services to our residents facing financial hardship through reasonably priced programs and financial assistance/scholarship programs. If you’re a River Trails Park District resident facing financial hardship you can apply for assistance. Please fill out an application at the Weiss Community Center, 1500 E. Euclid Ave., Mt. Prospect. Scholarship assistance is made possible from funds raised through our RIVER TRAILS PARK and RECREATION FOUNDATION, a 501(c)3 organization.

Staff Directory

847.255.1200

Administrative Staff

Bret Fahnstrom, CPRE Executive Director

Dave Oswald Superintendent of Finance and HR

Christine Powles ........................... Superintendent of Communications and Marketing

Michael Posch Information Technology Manager

Christa Altergott ........................... Administrative Assistant & Risk Manager

Code of Conduct |

All participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times while participating, spectating or attending any program or activity sponsored by River Trails Park District. This includes participation programs which may or may not require an admission fee, spectating at any athletic events, recitals, rental, facility usage and or attending special events. The following guidelines are designed to provide a safe and enjoyable activities for all participants.

Participants, spectators and or parent/guardian shall:

• Show respect to all participants, officials, program staff and supervisors.

• Take direction from program staff and supervisors.

• Refrain from using abusive, foul language or bullying of any kind.

• Refrain from any and all remarks against an individual’s race, ethnic background, religion, physical appearance, or disabling conditions, this will not be tolerated.

• Refrain from causing bodily harm to self, other program participants, program staff & supervisors.

• Not bring in any weapons or items that may be used as weapons to any programs, parks or facilities.

• Refrain from damaging equipment, supplies, facilities and parks. Additional codes of conduct may apply for particular programs such as: day camps, adult athletic leagues.

River Trails Park District reserves the right to dismiss a participant, spectator and or parent/guardian for any inappropriate conduct.

Recreation Staff

Patti Mitchell, CPRP Superintendent of Recreation

Katelynn Putkonen, AFO .......... Recreation Manager

Vance Violante, CPRP Recreation Manager

Eileen Meyers Customer Experience Manager

Katie Halverson, CPRP, AFO .... Recreation Supervisor

Josh Mulholland........................... Recreation Supervisor

Justin Slade Zone Supervisor

Park Staff

Mike Hanley ................................... Superintendent of Parks

Jeremy Hakala .............................. Grounds Manager

Tom Kearns Facility Manager

Erik Hosp Tradesman

Ryan Geisler Tradesman

Sean Waite...................................... Grounds Foreman

Rob Roy Golf Course Staff

Louis Eckenbrecht General Manager

Jeremy Rolf ..................................... Golf Superintendent

If you have an ADA Compliance concern, please contact:

Patti Mitchell, 847.463.3717, pmitchell@rtpd.org or Mike Hanley, 847.394.0540, mhanley@rtpd.org.

An Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency since 2000 The Illinois Assoc. of Park Districts and Illinois Park and Recreation Association Accreditation Program. The goal is to improve the delivery of recreation services through a voluntary comprehensive evaluation process. The desired result is to improve the quality of life for residents and to recognize the agencies which provide this quality service. This process makes sure we up to date with all legal and policy matters as well as increases operational efficiency and effectiveness.