About Us

Mt. Prospect Park District was incorporated in June 1955 and is located approximately 24 miles northwest of Chicago. Comprising more than 450 acres, the District provides recreation programs, facilities and services to portions of Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights, Des Plaines and Elk Grove Village. The District offers its residents a total of 32 parks and recreational facilities, including playgrounds, ball diamonds, tennis and pickleball courts, athletic fields, biking and walking paths, and an outdoor bandshell. Facilities operated by the District include 3 recreation centers, a conservatory, an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse located on approximately 100 acres, 2 outdoor pools and 1 indoor pool, and 2 fitness centers.

The Park District hired aQity Research & Insights to conduct a statistically valid community survey. The survey will identify community needs for recreation and measure resident satisfaction with Park District facilities, programs and services. The final survey report was presented to the Park Board of Commissioners on January 17, 2018. Download the final report here.

Mission Statement: 

To provide exceptional parks and recreational experiences that enrich the quality of life for present and future generations.

Mt. Prospect Park District is headed by an Executive Director who oversees five divisions. These include Business Services & Human Resources, Community Relations & Marketing, Golf Operations, Parks & Planning and Recreation. The Executive Director in turn reports to a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are elected officials serving staggered four-year terms.

The District employs approximately 63 full-time employees and more than 400 part-time and seasonal employees. To view our organizational chart, Click Here. To view our compensation report per Public Act 097-0609, Click Here. To view information on IMRF employer cost and participation per Public Act 101-0504, Click Here.