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.
Park Board of Commissioners
Liz Bolash, Bill Cooley, Emily Ford, Kim Meehan, 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
Community Demographics
Population (2020 census): 23,004
Number of households: 8,491
Median Household Income (2020 census): $78,609
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November 7, 2024
Rat Pack at Jacob Henry Mansion
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November 7, 2024
Family Flashlight Walk
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November 12, 2024
Park District Board Meeting
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November 13, 2024
S.A.L.T. Creating Connections & Building Community
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November 15, 2024
"Miracle on 34th" at FIreside
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November 20, 2024
Hansel and Gretel with Brunch
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November 22, 2024
Funtastic Fridays
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November 25, 2024
Thanksgiving Luncheon
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December 3, 2024
Christmas Spectacular w/Ronnie B. Elvis
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December 6, 2024
Dickens Holiday Village