2024 ANNUAL Final

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.

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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

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Gaga Ball Courts Ice Skating Rinks (Seasonal)

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In-Line Skate Park Warming Pergola Splash Pad

Tree Deck Flower Garden Butterfly Garden

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