Waukegan Park District - Mission and Goals
Our Mission Statement
The Waukegan Park District is committed to providing parks, facilities and leisure opportunities to our culturally diverse population through the resources of community involvement, dedicated staff and sound management.Our Commitment to You!
GOALS
Culturally Diverse Population
- Create and maintain constant communications with all populations within the community.
- Seek out members of our diverse population to assist the District in its mission.
- Educate the staff regarding the uniqueness of different segments of the population.
Community Involvement
- Build partnerships with government entities, private enterprise and individuals.
- Maximize citizen involvement in the planning and development of recreation programs and services.
- Utilize volunteers to implement programs and services.
Dedicated Staff
- Employ a professionally trained staff to carry out the mission, goals and objectives of the District.
- Provide an environment fostering personal and professional growth, competitive wages, fringe benefits, educational opportunities and the potential for upward mobility within the District.
- Implement a performance evaluation system that is stakeholder lead that aims to primarily develop individuals and organizational capacity.
Sound Management
- Provide a safe and healthy environment for all program participants, facility users and staff.
- Promote the stewardship of natural resources and foster respect and care for the environment.
- Take advantage of technological advances to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Manage financial resources efficiently and professionally.
Parks – Facilities – Leisure Services
- Maintain our parks at the highest standard of care, no less than our current level.
- Offer high quality recreation programs and services that meet the expressed needs and interests of the community.
- Acquire and develop open space and facilities to meet current and future demands.
- Adopted by the Board of Commissioners on May 12, 1987
- Amended by the Board of Commissioners on January 19, 1993 & August 13, 1996
- Reviewed by Board of Commissioners on September 9, 2003
- Amended by the Board of Commissioners on October 14, 2003
- Reviewed by Board of Commissioners on January 25, 2010
