Established
In 1941, the Quincy Park District was formed with five commissioners elected to govern the District.
Mission
The Quincy Park District will enhance the quality of life for all its residents through the provision of a well planned, developed, maintained and accessible system of public parks, facilities and programs.
Governed
By a seven member volunteer board of commissioners, each of whom serve four-year terms.
Real Estate
The equalized assessed value of real estate for tax year 2023 is at $807,852,768.
Tax Rate
Fiscal Year Budget
The operating appropriation expense for FY2024 is $13,910,554.The fiscal year begins January 1 and concludes on December 31.
Park Resources
The Park District consists of approximately 1012 acres of park and trail land. Facilities include an administrative building with programming space and an indoor playground, 1 outdoor swimming pool with waterslide, batting cage/miniature golf, basketball, futsal, volleyball courts, paddleboat operation with concession stand, skate park, mountain bike park, irrigated 27-hole public golf course with clubhouse, pro shop, and concessions, a riverfront interpretive center, lighted baseball/softball fields, lighted tennis courts, soccer/football fields, basketball courts, 23 picnic shelters, fishing lake, 15 playground sites, 1 universal access playground and shelter, archery range, and walking/jogging paths. The marina features 241 slips and public boat launching ramps.
Programs and Services
The district provides a full range of activities and services year-round. Recreation programs for youth and adults include baseball/softball, basketball, golf, aerobic classes, swimming lessons, tennis lessons, day camps, special events, senior programs, mommy/daddy date nights, and nature programs, archery, sand volleyball, youth soccer, pickleball, movies in the park, family entertainment, family scavenger hunts, family days, star parties, spooky campfire/pumpkin madness, fishing clinics, youth golf lessons, competitive baseball and softball leagues, and mountain bike skill clinics. Quincy Park District prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.
Staff
The District has an appointed executive director responsible for administration of the District and full time staff of (26). The District also employs more than (280) part-time, seasonal and temporary workers each year.
Affiliations
The District is affiliated with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA) and the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce.
Contact
Quincy Park District General Contact & Freedom of Information Act Officer:
Phone: 217-223-7703
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.quincyparkdistrict.com