Established
In 1941, the Quincy Park District was formed with five commissioners elected to govern the District. Learn more about our history.
Mission
The Quincy Park District will enhance the recreational, cultural, historical and environmental qualities 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 serves four-year terms.
Real Estate
The equalized assessed value of real estate for tax year 2024 is at $877,137,248.
Tax Rate
Fiscal Year Budget
The operating appropriation expense for FY2026, including capital expenditures, is $13,007,855. The fiscal year begins on January 1 and concludes on December 31. Further budget details and other financial information can be found at https://www.quincyparkdistrict.com/information/financials/.
Park Resources
The Quincy Park District consists of approximately 1,032 acres of 30 parklands. Facilities include an administrative building with programming space and an indoor playground, 1 outdoor swimming pool with a waterslide. Moorman Park complex with the Lake Side Coffee sits next to the fishing lake that has 2 accessible fishing docks, batting cage, an 18 hole miniature golf course, 5 paddleboats, kayaks, 4 multipurpose courts that include 6 pickleball courts, a basketball court and Futsal (Soccer) court, 2 sand volleyball courts with a concession stand. Art Keller Marina hosts a 222-slip marina which has 3 public boat launching ramps in Kesler Park. Westview Golf Course has an irrigated 27-hole public golf course with clubhouse, pro shop, disc golf course and concessions. The District contains 5 baseball/softball/t-ball synthetic turf fields, 13 lighted tennis courts, 2 irrigated soccer fields as well as 7 additional soccer/football fields located at the newly acquired Paul Dennis Complex, 6 basketball courts, 24 picnic shelters, 22 playground sites, 2 outdoor fitness stations, archery range, trailer dumping station. 5 miles of nature trails located along the paved walking/biking Bill Klingner Trail that runs from the riverfront to 36th Street.
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, soccer, futsal, sand volleyball, pickleball, golf, aerobics classes, outdoor fitness boot camps, swimming lessons, tennis lessons, special events, trips, mommy/daddy date nights, and nature programs. 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 the administration of the District and full-time staff of (32). The District also employs more than (150) 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), the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce, Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA), and the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
Contact
Quincy Park District General Contact & Freedom of Information Act Officer:
Phone: 217-223-7703
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.quincyparkdistrict.com