WESTERN SPRINGS PARK DISTRICT 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
CELEBRATING OUTDOOR FUN
WSPARKS.ORG | 708-246-4225 4400 CENTRAL AVENUE, WESTERN SPRINGS IL, 60558
WESTERN SPRINGS PARK BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BETH RYAN
BRIAN PERKOVICH
MATT KRULL
DOUG STOLTZ
MARTIN LAGLER
LEANN KILARSKI
JIM CIRRINCIONE
VICE PRESIDENT
COMMISSIONER
TREASURER
PRESIDENT
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
The Western Springs Park District is pleased to present the 2024 Annual Report. It provides a financial summary and supplemental community information. A copy of this report can be found on our website at wsparks.org, “About Section”. The Park District Board of Commissioners and staff serve as stewards of the community in all financial transactions. The District adheres to the highest standard of government financial resource measurement and transparency, while conforming to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The report the independent Auditor’s Report to Management describing findings and recommendations.
DENNIS CONWAY
NICK POPER
WALT KNAKE
GROUNDSMAN
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARK
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BILL RAFTERY
BARB KARTZMARK
COURTNEY ANDERSON
FOREMAN
MANAGER OF COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS & EVENTS
BOARD SECRETARY
Mission The Western Springs Park District provides quality parks and facilities that draw people together for outdoor recreation, fitness, and play. It preserves open spaces for present and future generations.
Basketball Courts 13 14 17 Sports Fields Playgorunds Tennis Courts Ball Diamonds
Values Safety, Sustainability, Cleanliness, Comfort, and Inclusion.
Vision Working together to build the Village of Western Springs into a vibrant, connected, safe and healthy community.
About the District The Western Springs Park District was founded on December 11, 1923, and the first Park Board meeting was held February 6, 1924.
12 9 8 7 5
Pickleball Courts
The Park Board consists of 7 elected commissioners serving for 4 years.
Drinking Fountains
Officers including President, Vice President and Treasurer serve for 1 year and are elected by their peers.
Fitness Stations
Commissioners appoint an Executive Director, Attorney and Secretary. The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer for the Park District and carries out the policies of the Board.
Picnic Pavilions
Presently, the District owns and maintains thirteen park sites totaling 90 acres.
Washroom Facilities
Walking Paths
The District employs 5 full-time and 5-8 part time employees.
2 Batting Cages
13 PARKS
91
Gaga Ball Courts Ice Skating Rinks (Seasonal)
1
In-Line Skate Park Warming Pergola Splash Pad
Tree Deck Flower Garden Butterfly Garden
FINANCIAL PICTURE 2024
Overview The District’s highest priority is to provide the highest return on investment and social good for the residents of Western Springs. Its Net Position (defined as assets plus deferred outflows minus liabilities and deferred inflows) as of 2024 was $8.039M, up from the previous year reported $7.310M. Revenue & Financing How the District is Funded. Revenues for the 2024 from government funds were $2.119M compared to $1.351M in 2023. Cash on hand is $1.201M, up from the $1.043M in 2023.
2024 Revenues $2.120M
2024 Expenditures $2.023M
0.04
0.161
2023
2024
0.726
1.141
Total Revenues
1,351,345
2,119,726
0.843
Total Expenses
1,564,682
2,023,274
1.019
Other Financing Sources
-
64,382
0.094
Change
(231,337)
96,452
Begin
1,186,904
973,567
Capital
Operations Debt
Taxes User Fees Grants/Donations Other
End
973,567
1,134,401
Sources Taxes are the district’s largest revenue source, $1.141M or 53.85% of total revenues. Property taxes are levied annually by ordinance and adopted by the Board of Commissioners each December. Charges for services is typically the largest non-tax source depending on grants and donations year to year. Charges for services (user fees) represent 7.85% of total revenues which is down from 13.94% from the previous year. Grants The District participated in several grants and/or other compensation over the past 3 years ($3M). In 2024, grants and contributions total $726,333 and other compensation was $40,084.
4 YEAR TRENDS
4 Year Trend Revenues (M/$)
2.5
2
1.5
1
The District Extended Your Tax $ with Grants and Donations by More Than $3M
0.5
0
Expenditures - Your $ at Work. The majority of funds are expended in general administration, recreation facilities, programs, safety, security, maintenance, capital repair and replacement of depreciated capital items. In 2024 the District expended $1.385M compared to the prior year, $1.725M. Current long-term debt, $1.2M, financed the Spring Rock Park playground renovation completed in 2018 and other capital projects. Applications: • Recreation (Operations) - $1,019,223 includes administrative services & park operations. • Capital - $843,043 Maintaining high quality and safe infrastructure throughout all 13 parks. • Debt - $161,008 Principal and interest payments for long term financing.
2021
2022
2023
2024
Taxes Grants Fees
4 Year Trend Expenditures
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
•
0
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operations Capital
Debt
On February 14, 2019, Moody’s Investor Service upgraded the District’s tax rating to “Aa2” from “Aa3 ”
YOUR MONEY AT WORK
A family in Western Springs pays an average of $200/year in property tax to the District
What Other Communities Pay
District
Tax Rate (Capped Funds Less Recreation Fund)
Taxing District
% Tax
Western Springs Park District
0.1050
1.52
Western Springs District
Burr Ridge Park District
0.0858
6.7
Cook County
Claredon Hills Park District
0.1340
16.34
Municipality/Township
La Grange Park District
0.1860
70.6
School
Bensenville Park District
0.2054
Morton Grove Park District
0.2107
The District has been awarded more than $3M in grants and compensation over the past 3 years. Essentially no cost funds that extend your tax $.
Pleasantdale Park District
0.2260
Rolling Meadows Park District
0.3268
Streamwood Park District
0.3355
2024’s most significant improvement at the Western Springs Park District was the completion of 8 state-of-the-art lighted Pickleball Courts at Spring Rock Park
Upcoming Project
Playground at Forest Hills Park!
STAY CONNECTED
OUTDOOR FUN IN 2024
THIS IS HOW WE CELEBRATED
Volunteering at Western Springs Park District helps sustain and enhance the impact we’ve had on our community. When we come together, we can create a lasting legacy that future generations will enjoy and benefit from.
Be part of the movement, and help us continue to make Western Springs a vibrant, beautiful place for everyone.
For volunteer opportunities, please check out our website at www.wsparks.org/volunteer.
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