Welcome to the Illinois Association of Park Districts

"Representing park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation and special recreation agencies since 1928."

PowerPlay! Grant Cycle Announced
Grant Application Guides for the PowerPlay! Beyond School Grant Program have been mailed to all member agency directors. The grant program involves implementing a model program that focuses on health, nutrition and fitness for children ages 5-13. Agencies will receive $2,000 as seed money to conduct a new model beyond school program or $1,000 to enhance an existing one. All IAPD member agencies are eligible for the PowerPlay! grant including park districts, forest preserves, conservation districts, recreation and special recreation agencies. The application deadline for the current grant cycle is February 19, 2010. Click here to download a grant application guide.

New Edition of the Illinois Park District Law Handbook Now Available!
This fully updated version of the Illinois Park District Law Handbook consolidates a vast body of law into a single user-friendly volume that explains the complex laws and codes that govern local park districts. Those who purchase the handbook will have access to 25 sample legal forms to download and customize for their agencies.

Order online at www.ILparks.org. Click on "IAPD Store." Be sure to log in to the site to receive the member rate.

IAPD Energy Program
IAPD has partnered with Seven Utility Management Consultants, Ltd. This firm specializes in negotiating electricity and natural gas expenditures in deregulated markets. They represent top energy suppliers that competitively bid on agency's electricity and natural gas needs.

Click here to see how much money our member agencies are saving.

For more information on how Seven Utility Management Consultants can assist your agency, please contact Dale Snyder, National Account Manager, at 501-835-3142 to get your FREE price quote.