The Salt Creek Rural Park District was formed in 1956 and operates under the Park District Code of Statutory Laws which directly governs the power, duties, and purposes relating to park districts in the State of Illinois.
Legal voters from the park district elect seven non-paid park commissioners. Commissioners serve 6 year terms and the Board of Commissioners elect a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. The Board hires a Director of Parks and Recreation to manage the day-to-day operations of the district.
The Director of Parks and Recreation hires professional administrative staff to oversee the operation of parks, recreation facilities and recreation programs.
The district provides recreation and leisure services to the residents that live within the corporate boundaries of the district. The corporate boundaries of the district include parts of the Village of Arlington Heights, Palatine and the City of Rolling Meadows.
The district also provides recreation and leisure services to many non-residents of the area on a fee basis.
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