Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
In compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, the Deerfield Park District provides the following information to assist citizens who ask for access to records authorized under the Act.
The request for access to public records must be made in writing. A written request does not have to be made on a standard form. You may submit your written request in person at the address listed below – or via mail, fax, or e-mail.
Please submit your request to one of the following:
Jeff Nehila – FOIA Officer
Deerfield Park District
836 Jewett Park Drive
Deerfield IL 60015
Fax: 847-945-0699
Email: foia@deerfieldparks.org
Jeff Harvey – FOIA Officer
Deerfield Park District
836 Jewett Park Drive
Deerfield IL 60015
Fax: 847-945-0699
Email: foia@deerfieldparks.org
When submitting your written request, please be as specific as possible. The Freedom of Information Act is designed to allow you to receive and/or inspect copies of records. It is not designed to require a public body to answer questions. Copies of records will be charged as follows: no charge for the first 50 pages of black and white, letter or legal sized copies; no more that 15 cents per page for black and white, legal or letter sized copies; actual costs can be charged for color copies; no more than $1.00 for the certification of records.
About the Park District
The Deerfield Park District was established in 1951 to provide recreation programs and facilities for residents of all ages. The park system operates on revenues received from the district’s share of real estate property taxes and user fees.
The district is governed by an elected board of park commissioners who serve four year terms of office without pay. The board meets the third Thursday of each month at the Jewett Park Community Center. Board members set policy for the district, which is administered by an executive director and a staff of recreation professionals. The board receives community input through its citizen advisory committees, composed of appointed community volunteers, and from the general public.
For Fiscal Year 2019, the total budget for Deerfield Park District includes revenues of $13,546,588 and expenses of $12,996,663. The district has 49 full-time employees, plus over 700 part-time & seasonal employees.
Revenue 2019:
Expense 2019:
Download Park District Organizational Chart
Board of Park Commissioners
Gil Antokal
Jan Caron
Joe Cohen
Greg Lapin
Rick Patinkin
Number and Location of Offices (6 locations)
Jewett Park Community Center
836 Jewett Park Drive
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-945-0650
Patty Turner Center
375 Elm Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-940-4010
Deerfield Golf Club
1201 Saunders Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015
847-945-8333
Sachs Recreation Center
455 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-572-2600
Deerspring Pool
200 Deerfield Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-945-7610 (in season only)
Mitchell Pool
951 Wilmot Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-945-7760 (in season only)
Illinois Open Meetings Act
Information pursuant to Public Act 97-609 (5 ILCS 120/7.3) is available by contacting the Administrative Office of the Deerfield Park District at 847-945-0650 extension 2612 or 2613, or by contacting a FOIA Officer for the District.