Board Meetings and Commissioners
The Bensenville Park District is governed by five elected officials who set the policies for the operation of the District. Park Commissioners are elected by residents of the District to a six-year term without pay.
It is only the Park Board, acting at a legally constituted meeting, which has the authority to establish or change policy, sign agreements or award contracts. The Park Board appoints an Executive Director to manage the day to day operations of the District.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote community participation in leisure activities, learning experiences, and social interactions by providing excellence in service, facilities, and programs throughout the Bensenville Park District. We enhance the quality of life through the preservation of our local history, open spaces and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages to enjoy.
Vision Statement
Our vision is for the Bensenville Park District to be an integral member of the cooperative inter-governmental group providing quality services and programming of high impact at low cost to the community. We embrace life-long learning in both recreation and leisure fostered through diverse and unique facilities. By maximizing alternative revenue sources, we are recognized for providing the highest level of services and facilities and consistently exceeding our residents’ expectations.
Rich Johnson, President
Term: May 1, 2019 – April 30, 2025
Valerie Karg, Vice President
Term: May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2027
Jay Snyder, Treasurer
Term: May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2027
Nancy Gibbs, Secretary
Term: May 17, 2023 – April 30, 2025
Christopher Hernandez
Term: May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2029
The Bensenville Park District conducts business at regular-scheduled Board Meetings at the Deer Grove Leisure Center, 1000 W. Wood St., Bensenville, IL 60106, unless otherwise indicated or posted. Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. except during June, July and August, when meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. Beginning in 2024, all meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.
January 3, 2024 – Committee Meeting
January 17, 2024 – Board Meeting
February 7, 2024 – Committee Meeting
February 21, 2024 – Board Meeting
March 6, 2024 – Committee Meeting
March 20, 2024 – Board Meeting
April 3, 2024 – Committee Meeting
April 17, 2024 – Board Meeting
May 1, 2024 – Committee Meeting (Canceled)
May 15, 2024 – Board Meeting
June 5, 2024- Committee Meeting Board Meeting
June 26, 2024 – Board Meeting*
July 3, 2024 – Committee Meeting (Canceled)
July 17, 2024 – Board Meeting
August 7, 2024 – Committee Meeting
August 21, 2024 – Board Meeting
September 4, 2024 – Committee Meeting
September 18, 2024 – Board Meeting
October 2, 2024 – Committee Meeting
October 16, 2024 – Board Meeting
November 6, 2024 – Committee Meeting
November 20, 2024 – Board Meeting
December 4, 2024 – Committee Meeting
December 18, 2024 – Board Meeting
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Agenda Dec. 4, 2024 (Committee)
Agenda Dec. 4, 2024 (Foundation)
Agenda Aug. 21, 2024 (Revised)
Agenda July 3, 2024 (Canceled)
Agenda April 17, 2024 (Revised)
Agenda April 3, 2024 (Special Meeting)
Agenda February 21, 2024 (6 p.m., White Pines Golf Club)
Agenda December 6, 2023 (Revised)
Agenda November 1, 2023 Special Meeting
Agenda October 4, 2023 (Canceled)
Agenda August 2, 2023 Special Meeting
Agenda May 3, 2023 (Canceled)
Agenda November 9, 2022 (Canceled)
Agenda July 6, 2022 (Canceled)
Agenda June 1, 2022 (Canceled)
Agenda March 2, 2022 (Canceled)
Agenda Feb. 9, 2022 (Canceled)
Agenda Jan. 5, 2022 (Canceled)
Minutes November 6, 2024 Decennial Committee
Minutes August 7, 2024 (Special Meeting)
Minutes November 1, 2023 Decennial Meeting
Minutes November 1 Special Meeting
Minutes August 2, 2023 Special Meeting
Minutes June 7, 2023 Special Meeting
Minutes December 14, 2022 Special Meeting
Minutes August 3, 2022 Special Meeting
Minutes June 15, 2022 Special Meeting
Minutes May 25, 2022 Special Meeting
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Winter Spring 2025 Program Guide
Winter Spring program registration begins January 6
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