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:
Annemarie Flaherty – FOIA Officer
Deerfield Park District
836 Jewett Park Drive
Deerfield IL 60015
Fax: 847-945-0699
Email: foia@deerfieldparks.org
sharon sheehan – 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. 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 the fiscal year 2025, the total budget for the Deerfield Park District includes revenues of $21,011,764. and expenses of $18,917,456. The district has 50 full-time employees, plus over 500 part-time & seasonal employees.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Michael Brown
Jan Caron
Joe Cohen
Rick Patinkin
Debbie Serota
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 PA-097-0609 compliance
As required by PA-097-0609 a list of employees expected to receive a total compensation greater than $150,000 is available six days prior to approval of the annual budget. Within 6 business days after approving the annual budget, the Park District is required to make available a list of all employees that are expected to receive a total compensation of greater than $75,000.
The compensation information detailed above can be obtained at the Deerfield Park District, 836 Jewett Park Drive, between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Compliance with Public Act 101-504 (40 ILCS 5/7-135.5)
The Park District provides retirement and/or disability benefits, through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), for employees who meet eligibility requirements. In compliance with 40 ILCS 5/7-135.5, information on the District’s participation, contribution and rates is available here.