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FOIA & Transparency
Access to information and transparency to our community is something the Hoffman Estates Park District takes very seriously. To that end, we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently requested documents to assist the public in obtaining information. We welcome your feedback and/or questions.
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Hoffman Estates Park District’s Freedom of Information Act Officers and Open Meeting Act Officers are as follows:
Craig Talsma, Executive Director
Cindy Flynn, Executive Assistant
Amy Rivas, Director of Administrative Services
Your Right to Know
Freedom of Information Act
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Hoffman Estates Park District’s Freedom of Information Act Officers and Open Meeting Act Officers are as follows:
There will be no fee for the first 50 black and white copies; additional black and white copies are 15 cents each; color copies are 50 cents each; copies of certified records are $1.00 each record. When responding to Commercial Requests, there will be a fee of $10 per hour after the first 8 hours for personnel time.
Craig Talsma,
Executive Director
847-781-3633
Cindy Flynn,
Executive Assistant
847-781-3633
Amy Rivas, Director of
Administrative Services
847-781-3634
Document Center
| Document | Type | Year | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check Registers | Report | 2018 | |
| Check Registers | Report | 2019 | |
| Check Registers | Report | 2020 | |
| Check Registers | Report | 2021 | |
| Check Registers | Report | 2022 | |
| Check Registers | Report | 2023 |
| Document | Type | Year | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditures | Report | 2018 | |
| Expenditures | Report | 2019 | |
| Expenditures | Report | 2020 | |
| Expenditures | Report | 2021 | |
| Expenditures | Report | 2022 | |
| Expenditures | Report | 2023 |
| Document | Type | Year | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Financial Report | Report | 2018 | |
| Annual Financial Report | Report | 2019 | |
| Annual Financial Report | Report | 2020 | |
| Annual Financial Report | Report | 2021 | |
| Annual Financial Report | Report | 2022 | |
| Annual Financial Report | Report | 2023 | |
| Annual Financial Report | Report | 2024 | |
| Annual Treasurers Report | Report | 2019 | |
| Annual Treasurers Report | Report | 2020 | |
| Annual Treasurers Report | Report | 2021 | |
| Annual Treasurers Report | Report | 2022 | |
| Annual Treasurers Report | Report | 2023 | |
| Annual Treasurers Report | Report | 2024 |
| Document | Type | Year | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget & Appropriation Ordinance | Ordinance | 2019 | |
| Budget & Appropriation Ordinance | Ordinance | 2020 | |
| Budget & Appropriation Ordinance | Ordinance | 2021 | |
| Budget & Appropriation Ordinance | Ordinance | 2022 | |
| Budget & Appropriation Ordinance | Ordinance | 2023 | |
| Budget & Appropriation Ordinance | Ordinance | 2024 | |
| Budget & Appropriation Ordinance | Ordinance | 2025 | |
| Budget & Appropriation Ordinance | Ordinance | 2026 |
| Document | Type | Year | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor Ownership Classification | Report | 2023 |
| Document | Type | Year | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Levy Ordinances | Ordinance | 2017 | |
| Tax Levy Ordinances | Ordinance | 2018 | |
| Tax Levy Ordinances | Ordinance | 2019 | |
| Tax Levy Ordinances | Ordinance | 2020 | |
| Tax Levy Ordinances | Ordinance | 2021 | |
| Tax Levy Ordinances | Ordinance | 2022 | |
| Tax Levy Ordinances | Ordinance | 2023 | |
| Tax Levy Ordinances | Ordinance | 2024 | |
| Tax Levy Ordinances | Ordinance | 2025 |
Deeply Rooted, Firmly Grounded.
Mission, Vision, Values
This is more than a mission—it’s who we are.
We hope you’ll see the vision in everything we create, from our thoughtfully maintained spaces to our shared moments of wonder of joy. We hope you’ll feel our values every time you visit our parks, in the sense of belong your have when you’re making memories with us.
Mission
Provide the best in parks and recreation by adhering to our values.
Vision
Enriching our community through parks and recreation.
Values (I-2 Care)
Integrity, Innovation, Cooperation, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Dedicated leaders. Deep community roots.
Our Board of Commissioners
Marc A. Friedman
President
2021-Present
Chair – Executive Director Review Committee
Rajkumari Chhatwani
Vice President
2019-Present
Chair – Buildings & Grounds Committee
Robert Kaplan
Treasurer
2015-Present
Vice Chair – Administration & Finance Committee
Keith Evans
Assistant Secretary
2007-2015, 2017-Present
Vice Chair – Buildings & Grounds Committee, Liaison – Hoffman In Motion Commissioner Liaison
Linda Dressler
Commissioner
2021-Present
Chair – Recreation & Facilities Committee, Liaison – 50+ Committee
Pat McGinn
Commissioner
2013-Present
Chair – Administration & Finance Committee
Chris MacGregor
Commissioner
2023-Present
Vice Chair – Recreation & Facilities Committee
Craig Talsma, CPA, CPRE
Executive Director, Board Secretary
Decisions that Shape Our District
Standing Committees
Standing Committees are comprised of up to five residents (community representatives) and two Park Commissioners appointed by the Board annually. District staff report to the Standing Committees on a monthly basis. Once each report is received, reviewed, and subsequently approved by the Committee, the Committee then makes its recommendation to the full Board during the monthly Board meeting. Community Representatives do not vote as members of the full park board.
Buildings & GroundsChair — Raj Chhatwani
Vice Chair — Keith Evans
Community Representative — Bill Kratohvil
Community Representative — Jonathan Pilafas
Community Representative — Suzanne Poeschel
Community Representative — Lauren Sernett
Staff Liaisons: Dustin Hugen
Recreation & FacilitiesChair — Linda Dressler
Vice Chair — Chris MacGregor
Community Representative — Jeannette Aguilar
Community Representative — Pearl Henderson
Community Representative — Chad Bettencourt
Community Representative — Mandar Kulkarni
Staff Liaisons: Brian Bechtold, Jennifer Sweeney
Administration & FinanceChair — Pat McGinn
Vice Chair – Robert Kaplan
Community Representative — Lon Harner
Community Representative — Lenard Henderson
Community Representative — Kathy Musial
Community Representative — Denise Wilson
Community Representative — Steven Winner
Staff Liaison: Brian Bechtold, Amy Rivas, & Julie Vogt
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Board & Committee Meetings
REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS — 4th Tuesday of the month immediately following Administration & Finance Committee (unless otherwise stated)
Addresses the business affairs of the Park District.
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE — 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Addresses topics relating to the improvement or development of facilities or park grounds.
RECREATION & FACILITIES COMMITTEE — 3rd Tuesday of the month between 7:15 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Makes recommendations that focus on the organization and implementation of recreational and athletic programs.
ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE COMMITTEE — 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise stated)
Addresses topics relating to personnel and reviews financial issues affecting the Park District.
These meetings are open to the public. Residents are welcome to attend.
HEParks Facilities
Triphahn Center
1685 W. Higgins Road
847-885-7500
Willow Center
3600 Lexington Drive
847-285-5440
Bridges of POplar Creek C.C.
1400 Poplar Creek Drive
847-781-3681
The Club at Prairie Stone
5050 Sedge Blvd
847-285-5400
Seascape family aquatic center
1300 Moon Lake Blvd
847-310-3626
Vogelei
650 W. Higgins Road
847-285-5440
HEParks Employees
Total Compensation Package
The Hoffman Estates Park District complies with Illinois Public Act 97-0609 including statute 5 ILCS 120/7.23, which requires posting the “total compensation package” for employees whose compensation package exceeds $75,000 per year. “Total compensation package” is defined as payment made by HEParks to the employee for salary and bonus, health/life insurance, IMRF payments and vehicle allowance. The HEParks “total compensation package” posting is available for viewing between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our administrative offices at the Triphahn Center or by contacting Cindy Flynn. HEParks does not provide payments for housing allowances, clothing allowances, or business loans.
The Hoffman Estates Park District has approximately 78 Full Time Staff and X Part Time Staff.
Prevailing Wage
The Hoffman Estates Park District adopted Ordinance O18-005 ascertaining the prevailing role of wages in accordance with the Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS, at a meeting of the Park Board on the 26th day of June 2018. The original Ordinance, which lists the applicable prevailing rate of wages, is a part of the official records of the Park District and is on file and available for examination at the administrative offices of the Park District, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169.
Dated this 26th day of June, 2018
Craig Talsma, Park Board Secretary
Due to the enactment of Public Act 100-1177, which took effect June 1, 2019, HE Parks, while still required to pay prevailing wages for public works projects, is no longer required to adopt a prevailing wage ordinance or file it with the Illinois Department of Labor.
Transparency & Disclosure
Fees Charged
Bid Information and Bid Results
Organization Chart
downloadPolicy Manual
Personnel Policy Manual
Park District Safety Manual
Chain of Command
Crisis Communication Plan
Emergency Operations Manual
Featured programs
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Highlights Just for You
Explore our featured programs designed to keep you active, engaged, and connected throughout the year. From youth sports and fitness to arts, recreation, and community events, Hoffman Estates Park District offers something for everyone.