2009 Profile of the Rockford Park District
Board of Commissioners: Jack L. Armstrong, Douglas J. Brooks, Chuck Brown Ph.D., Nate Martin, Tyler Smith
Vision: The Rockford Park District is the "best" urban park and recreation system in North America, as judged by those we serve.
Mission: Helping you enjoy life!
Global Priority Result: Park space and recreation are essential to quality of life in the Rockford Park District, resulting in a high return on investment of available resources.
Priority Results:
- Well-maintained park space meet the recreational needs of this and succeeding generations of District residents.
- Residents are involved in diverse and well supported recreational activities for their health, well-being, and entertainment.
- Residents value recreation as essential for a health life.
- Residents have exceptional parks and recreation facilities, services, and programs at a reasonable cost.
Size and Scope of Services:
Number of Park and Facility Sites: 174
Total Park Acreage: 4,850.45
Land Area: 125 square miles
Total User Visits: 9.3 million
Regular Employees 182
Seasonal Employees 1,487
Financial Facts:
Tax Base: (2008 estimated) $2,979,939,778
Tax Rate: 72.42 cents per $100 assessed value
P.D. Taxes on $100,000 home (estimated): $242
2009 Park District Operating Budget: $31,578,190
Revenues: Taxes 53% Intergovernmental 8% Fees 36% Interest, Sponsorships and Other 4%
Expenses: Personnel 44% Benefits 16% Supplies 10% Services 35% Fund Transfers out 5%
2009 Park District Capital Budget: Revenues $17,799,737 Expenses $18,628,484
Capital Revenues: Taxes 28% Intergovernmental 7% Donations, Grants and Other 65%
Capital Expenses: Repair & Replacement 26% Additions 45%* Debt 35% Fund Transfers-In 9% Other 3%
*Additions include expenses $5 million for first year construction of Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Last Approved Tax Rate Referendum: 1990 (10 cents Corporate/Maintenance) 1979 (5 cents Recreation)
Community Demographics:
Population: 211,025
Number of Households: 85,235
Median Household Income $39,774
click here for 2008 attendance figures
Number of Park and Facility Sites: 174
Total Park Acreage: 4,850.45
Land Area: 125 square miles
Total User Visits: 9.3 million
Regular Employees 182
Seasonal Employees 1,487
Financial Facts:
Tax Base: (2008 estimated) $2,979,939,778
Tax Rate: 72.42 cents per $100 assessed value
P.D. Taxes on $100,000 home (estimated): $242
2009 Park District Operating Budget: $31,578,190
Revenues: Taxes 53% Intergovernmental 8% Fees 36% Interest, Sponsorships and Other 4%
Expenses: Personnel 44% Benefits 16% Supplies 10% Services 35% Fund Transfers out 5%
2009 Park District Capital Budget: Revenues $17,799,737 Expenses $18,628,484
Capital Revenues: Taxes 28% Intergovernmental 7% Donations, Grants and Other 65%
Capital Expenses: Repair & Replacement 26% Additions 45%* Debt 35% Fund Transfers-In 9% Other 3%
*Additions include expenses $5 million for first year construction of Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Last Approved Tax Rate Referendum: 1990 (10 cents Corporate/Maintenance) 1979 (5 cents Recreation)
Community Demographics:
Population: 211,025
Number of Households: 85,235
Median Household Income $39,774
click here for 2008 attendance figures