About the Bolingbrook Park District

We make the FUN happen!

The Bolingbrook Park District is a public park and recreation agency located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, a large community of 76,272 in Chicago’s southwest suburbs, just 25 miles from the city.

We enrich the community through our programs and events. We work with other agencies through intergovernmental agreements to help our residents realize the most benefits possible. We provide opportunities that reconnect people with their community, themselves and their family. At Bolingbrook Park District, “we make the fun happen!”

Our MISSION

The Bolingbrook Park District, guided by its Mission and Vision Statement, has aligned efforts around key principles such as excellence, quality of life and customer satisfaction. These concepts are critical to both the short and long-term success of the Bolingbrook Park District.

Mission Statement

To provide world-class park and recreation services in a fiscally responsible manner to enhance the community’s quality of life.

Vision Statement

We strive for operational excellence through leadership, innovation, adaptability, efficiency, trust, and world class service.

Our Goals

  • To provide recreational opportunities, facilities, parks, and natural areas to meet the needs of our community.
  • To make every attempt to satisfy our customers.
  • To provide the best parks and recreation value while utilizing financial resources effectively.
  • To establish cooperative relationships to expand recreational opportunities and preserve open space.
  • To strive for 24 Hour response time.
  • To make the right decisions for the right reasons.

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Starguard ELITE Aquatic Risk Prevention Award
APEX Awards for Publication Excellence

OUR AMENITIES

The following amenities are available within a village that’s grown into one of the nation’s Top 100 Cities to Live (Money Magazine):

  • Two community centers

  • Indoor/outdoor aquatic park

  • Golf course

  • Banquet facility and restaurant

  • Fitness center

  • Two outdoor skate parks

  • Sports complex

  • 50 parks along with their many playgrounds, and picnic shelters

  • 1,106 acres of land

OUR TEAM

  • white young man lifeguard standing on the side of the pool monitoring swimmers
  • African American female Bolingbrook Park District staff member working with toddler in gymnastics class

A Team Committed
to Fun!

The Bolingbrook Park District professional team brings various skill sets, talents and experience to the community of Bolingbrook.

  • Board of Commissioners

    Bolingbrook Park District fall picture of wooded trail

    The heart of the Bolingbrook Park District begins with our Board of Commissioners. Residents of Bolingbrook elect a non-partisan, five-member Board of Commissioners to govern the District. These individuals volunteer their time to serve on the board. The Park Board determines the priorities and defines policies for financing, governing, operation and administration of the District.

  • Financials

    Rotary Park

    Bolingbrook Park District is committed to preserving the financial strength of the district for the residents of Bolingbrook. We have been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) the past 21 consecutive years.

  • Plans and Goals

    African American young girl sliding down slide on playground

    The residents of Bolingbrook drive the plans and goals of Bolingbrook Park District. Feedback is gathered from the community through our ongoing Community-wide Survey, which is distributed randomly to Bolingbrook households. This survey is completed every three to four years and is designed to capture resident impressions and perspectives of District services.

  • Active Projects

    children and adults running in a race

    The Bolingbrook Recreation & Aquatic Complex Renovation Project was completed in 2021. This year will see four more playgrounds being replaced, bring the total up to 13 new playgrounds as a result of the 2018 referendum ask. Additionally, there will be many upgrades to Century Park as part of a successful grant application.

  • Employment

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    Bolingbrook Park District is a place where staff not only strives for excellence, but also is innovative, attentive and passionate about what we do. If you embody these key traits, we would love to have you join our team.

  • Volunteer

    Bolingbrook Park District volunteer giving tour

    Our volunteer program encourages community involvement and assistance in the ongoing restoration of Bolingbrook Park District’s natural areas.