Rolling Meadows Park District - Mission & History

Rolling Meadows Community Center Mission
The mission of the Rolling Meadows Park District is to maximize the recreational and leisure opportunities of our residents, thereby enhancing their quality of life. Our desired result is to deliver superior quality programs, facilities and parks; accommodating the assessed leisure needs of all our residents.

Rolling Meadows Park District at a Glance
The Rolling Meadows Park District was formed in 1958 and celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2008. The District is professionally accredited as an Illinois Distinguished Agency a program of the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. Rolling Meadows Park District has also been a finalist four times for the National Gold Medal award for excellence in parks and recreation management.

Park Board of Commissioners
Linda Blane, Don Bohac, Bill Cooley, Bill Palla, Nick Sepke, Tom Trapani and Patti Weicker.

Lifeguard at Plum Grove Park Size and Scope of Services
Total Number of Acres: 151
Total Number of Parks: 11
Total Number of Facilities: 6
Regular Employees: 38
Part-time & Seasonal Employees: 250

Finance Facts
Tax Base (Equalized Assessed Valuation): $941,499.518
Tax Rate: .41 cents per $100 assessed value
P.D. Taxes on $200,000 home (estimated): $336
2010 Operating Budget: $5,044,000
Last Approved Tax Referendum: 1971

Community Demographics
Population: 20,000
Number of households: 8,000
Median Household Income (2000 census): $68,571

Employment
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