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Financial Assistance Program

Park Ridge Park District believes everyone should have the opportunity to participate in recreation programs and therefore administers a Financial Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance to residents who are interested in enrolling in an eligible Park District program, but unable to do so due to financial hardships. Based on availability of funds, the Park District will attempt to provide financial assistance to those who qualify based on the eligibility requirements. Financial assistance will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis based on need as well as availability of funds.

Availability

  • Financial Assistance is available for all ages.
  • Financial Assistance is limited to one opportunity per person per season.
  • Applications are required seasonally.

Eligibility

  • Program participants must be Park Ridge Park District residents.
  • Non-resident participants attending Beyond the Bell are eligible for Beyond the Bell financial assistance only.
  • Meet financial criteria as listed by the Illinois Income Eligibility Guidelines, unless unique circumstance is presented.
  • Completion and submission of Financial Assitance Program Application along with all supporting paperwork necessary to verify financial eligibility. Please see below for required documentation.

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Income Eligibility Guidelines

for 48 Contiguous States, District of Columbia, Guam and Territories

* Note: Income Eligibility Guidelines for Alaska & Hawaii not shown here

Number of Members

Year

Month

Twice Per Month

Every Two Weeks

Weekly

1

28,953

2,413

1,207

1,114

557

2

39,128

3,261

1,631

1,505

753

3

49,303

4,109

2,055

1,897

949

4

59,478

4,957

2,479

2,288

1,144

5

69,653

5,805

2,903

2,679

1,340

6

79,828

6,653

3,327

3,071

1,536

7

90,003

7,501

3,751

3,462

1,731

8

100,178

8,349

4,175

3,853

1,927

Each Additional Member Add

10,175

848

424

392

196

Guidelines

  • For most programs and services, applicants are required to pay 50% of registration fees. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.
  • Payment plans are available for the participant portion of the fees owed.

Fee Assistance Tiers

Tier

Max per person / per season

Tier 1 – Programs / Memberships

Max $100

Tier 2 - Childcare

Max $500

 

Eligible Programs and Services

  • Memberships: Pool Pass, Centennial Fitness Center, STAR Membership, Ice Skating Pass
  • Daily fees: Open Gym, Public Skate, Skate Rental
  • Programs: Recreation Programs including Athletic Leagues
  • Childcare: Summer Camps, Preschool, Beyond the Bell, Nature Preschool, School Days Off

Contact Us

For questions regarding the Financial Assistance Program, please contact Julie Greve, Recreation Program Division Manager by email or call our registration staff at 847-692-5127.

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Donate to the Financial Assistance Program

Businesses or individuals interested in supporting the Park Ridge Park District's Financial Assistance Program can make a tax-deductible donation to the Park Ridge Friends of the Parks, 733 N. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL.

How to Apply

Please complete the following documents and submit by email to Julie Greve, Recreation Program Division Manager, at jgreve@prparks.org or drop it off at the Customer Service Desk at the Maine Park Leisure Center located at 2701 West Sibley Avenue, Park Ridge, IL.

Proof of Financial Need – either a tax return from the year prior or documentation from one of the following organizations must be submitted with your application: an educational institution (i.e. school social worker, principal), a crisis support organization (i.e. Catholic Charities, Josselyn Center), or public aid organizations (i.e. Social Security, disability, nutrition assistance)

  • Applications submitted without financial documentation will not be considered.
  • All information submitted is confidential and is not a matter of public record.
  • Applications will be processed within 10 business days following submission of application and documentation.

Financial Assistance Application

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Registration Form

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Proof of Residency

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