Park Ridge Park District receives the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting The Park Ridge Park District has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. This is the 38th consecutive year the Park District has received the award! The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by the Park District and its management. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. Read more
Candidate Packets for the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election Now Available Candidate Packets are now available for persons who wish to run for office of Park Board Commissioner in the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election. The attached Packet is provided as a courtesy; candidates are not required or obligated to use the information provided, and should seek the advice and direction of their own personal attorney. The Park Ridge Park District is unable to provide any legal advice. DOWNLOAD PACKET Please visit the Illinois State Board of Elections website to obtain a 2021 Candidate’s Guide at: https://www.elections.il.gov/ Read more
Preventative measures addressing COVID-19 concerns The Park Ridge Park District wanted to let you know about the steps that are being taken by the District to control the spread of the COVID-19 (commonly known as coronavirus.) All of the facilities continue to be on an aggressive program of disinfection which includes an upgraded schedule of disinfecting doorknobs, handrails and grab rails and the placement of additional antiseptic wipes and/or hand sanitizers at all facilities. The District has been working with the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) to determine best practices for controlling the spread of infectious disease. Read more
Lawn Care Practice Special Meeting The Park Ridge Park District is committed to ensuring the public is safe in all that we do. Recently, we have become aware that questions have come up about some of the lawn care products we are using. It is our responsibility to be transparent and provide education about the District’s business. President Harrington stated, “to devote the appropriate amount of time to the issue, as current Board President, it is my intention to call a Special Board Meeting on November 14th to discuss our current District lawn care practices. A special meeting will give this subject matter the time and transparency it deserves.” We welcome anyone who would like to learn more about this topic to join us on November 14 at 7:00pm. Read more