Mission, Vision and Values

Mission

Provide opportunities for individual growth and community connections through parks and recreation.

Vision

To inspire our community to live happier and healthier lives by providing exceptional opportunities to play, learn and grow.

Values

Fun: Providing enjoyable experiences in the workplace and community.
Accountability: High standards of performance, ethics, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility.
Community: Aligning services and programs with needs while growing connections with residents.
Empathy: Providing a safe, cooperative, inclusive atmosphere for all.

Rolling Meadows Park District at a Glance

Rolling Meadows Park District was formed in 1958 and celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2018. We are professionally accredited as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency a program of the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association. We are also a four-time finalist for the National Gold Medal award for excellence in parks and recreation management.

Parks Directory

Park Board of Commissioners

Liz Bolash, Bill Cooley, Emily Ford, Christy Savino, Matt Postma, Jay Sullivan and Mark Votruba

Size and Scope of Services

Total Number of Acres: 151
Total Number of Parks: 11
Total Number of Facilities: 6
Regular Full-time Employees: 40
Part-time & Seasonal Employees: 160

Finance Facts

Tax Base (Equalized Assessed Valuation): $813,316,095
Tax Rate: .638 cents per $100 assessed value
P.D. Taxes on $200,000 home (estimated): $309
2024 Operating Budget: $9,114,000
Last Approved Tax Referendum: 1971