General Information

Mission Statement: The Palatine Park District is a separate municipal governing agency established for the purpose of providing parks, facilities and recreational programs for the community. The Park District is responsible for the maintenance, operation and administration of parks and parks facilities under its jurisdiction. Our mission is to provide a variety of safe, enjoyable and affordable parks and recreation facilities and activities that will enhance the quality of life by promoting good health and well-being for all residents and visitors of the Palatine Park District.

Park District ID's
Park District ID’s may be purchased at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, Monday-Thursday from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. For Palatine Park District residents, the fee is $10; for non-residents, the annual fee is $50. (Acceptable proofs of residency include a CURRENT Illinois driver’s license with correct address or a state ID, or voter’s registration card and utility bill with your name and current address.)

Resident Scholarship
Palatine Park District offers scholarships to Park District residents for reduced program rates according to financial need. Application forms are available at the Community Center or Birchwood Recreation Center. Contact Jill at 847-705-5123 ext. 251 with questions.

Gift Certificates
Give the gift of leisure with a Palatine Park District gift certificate. Certificates are available for all Park District programs and may be purchased at the Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street or the Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Avenue. Golf certificates can be purchased at Palatine Hills, 512 W. Northwest Highway, as well as the Community Center and Birchwood Recreation Center.

Catalog Delivery
The Park District is pleased to provide our residents with a quarterly program catalog and has made every effort to ensure timely delivery to residents’ homes. Should you be missed please come to the Community Center, 250 E. Wood Street, the Birchwood Recreation Center, 435 W. Illinois Avenue to pick up a copy, or download a copy from this web site.

Photo Policy
From time to time the Park District may take photographs of participants enrolled in Park District programs, special events or people on Park District properties and/or parks. These photographs may be used in our catalogs, brochures, presentations, flyers, or web site and are for Park District use only.

Class Dismissal Guidelines
All children 11 & under are to remain in the classroom until a parent or authorized person comes in to the classroom to pick them up. Parents are required to sign their child in and out of each class.

Parents of children between the ages of 6-11, may opt to complete a Class Dismissal Permission Slip. This will allow the child to be released at the end of the scheduled class without a parent present. These forms are available from your child’s instructor. A separate form will be required for each class attended and every new session.

Child Endangerment
Any authorized person who exhibits signs of an impaired condition due to alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to leave the program site with the child/children.

Northwest Special Recreation Association
Providing Recreation Services to Individuals with Special Needs

The Palatine Park District is a member of the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), a cooperative agreement of 16 park districts. The NWSRA team of full-time Therapeutic Recreation professionals and trained part-time staff offers safe, fun and quality year round recreation opportunities to individuals with disabilities of all ages and ability levels. The activities provided by NWSRA offer tremendous benefits to participants such as increased self esteem, physical, social and recreation skills development, improved fitness and health, experiencing new challenges, making friends, and having fun! After school, evening and weekend programs feature cooperative sports and games, individual and team sports, arts and crafts, fitness, cooking, and creative arts and drama. Camps, trips, and special events are also available at various times throughout the year.

Inclusion assistance is provided by NWSRA to those individuals who wish to participate in their home park district program. When registering for a park district program, the participant or their parent with a disability should inform the park district (and NWSRA, if desired) of any accommodation needed in order to successfully participate in the program. The park district staff will then contact NWSRA for assistance with the accommodation.

Brochures that contain additional information on NWSRA may be obtained at the park district main office or at NWSRA office at Park Central, 3000 W. Central Road in Rolling Meadows. NWSRA may be contacted at 847-392-2848 (voice) or 847-392-2870 (fax). Those who are hearing impaired can call Illinois Relay Services at 800-526-0857 for assistance in filling out registration forms.

Opportunities For Leaders
NWSRA is hiring leaders for positions of inclusion as well as NWSRA programs. If you have an interest in working with individuals with disabilities, contact NWSRA at 847-392-2848 to discuss the possibilities. Therapeutic Recreation The Benefits are Endless!

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