We were delighted to have guest speaker Scott Tillema at our All-Staff Meeting this morning, as he shared valuable insights with our staff on Conflict Resolution. As a retired SWAT hostage negotiator, with twenty years of law enforcement service, Scott is a nationally recognized leader in the field of crisis and hostage negotiations. Today, Scott shared his knowledge on applying negotiation principles, helping staff develop and sharpen their communication skills and become better listeners. Thank you! 👏
Deerfield Park District
Government Relations Services
Deerfield, IL 530 followers
Recreation Begins in Your Parks
About us
The Deerfield Park District was established in 1951 to provide recreation programs and facilities for residents of all ages. The park system operates on revenue received from the district's share of real estate property taxes and user fees. District taxpayers have priority in all of our classes. In 1947, some residents of Deerfield formed the Jewett Park Association and purchased a 11.48 acre parcel of property from the Jewett family which became known as Jewett Park. In 1951, the park district was officially formed and became a member of the Illinois Association of Park Districts. The new district purchased Jewett Park from the association, entered into a cooperative agreement with the local school districts, and hired its first employee. In 1955, the district built its first facility, the fieldhouse in Jewett Park. In, 1973, the Jewett Park Community Center was opened, and in 2003, the Patty Turner Center (a joint program of the Deerfield Park District and the Village of Deerfield offering programs and services for adults 50 and above) was also opened to the public. With the construction of these two new facilities, the fieldhouse was torn down and replaced by a park pavillion with a warming house, restrooms, outdoor fireplace, a path system, new playground and more.
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http://www.deerfieldparks.org
External link for Deerfield Park District
- Industry
- Government Relations Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Deerfield, IL
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1951
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836 Jewett Park Drive
Deerfield, IL 60015, US
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455 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015, US
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1201 Saunders Road
Riverwoods, IL 60015, US
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375 Elm Street
Deerfield, IL 60015, US
Employees at Deerfield Park District
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Deerfield Park District is honored to receive recognition from the Illinois Association of Park Districts Best of the Best Awards, for Arts in the Park and Best Green Practices. This annual awards program provides a public platform to thank those who generously give their time, talents and resources to further the park, recreation and conservation mission. The Arts in the Park Award recognizes agencies that support the arts and partner with artists and arts organizations to enhance the quality of life in their communities. The Best Green Practices Award is presented to a park district, forest preserve, conservation, recreation or special recreation agency that has taken the initiative to incorporate and encourage environmentally friendly business practices and policies. Deerfield Park District will be formally recognized at the IAPD Best of the Best Awards Gala on October 20, 2023.
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