General Information - River Trails Park District

Code of Conduct

All participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times while participating, spectating or attending any program or activity sponsored by River Trails Park District. This includes participation programs which may or may not require an admission fee, spectating at any athletic events, recitals, rental, facility usage and or attending special events. The following guidelines are designed to provide a safe and enjoyable activities for all participants.

Participants, spectators and or parent/guardian shall:

Show respect to all participants, officials, program staff and supervisors
Take direction from program staff and supervisors
Refrain from using abusive, foul language or bullying of any kind
Refrain from any and all remarks against an individual’s race, ethnic background, religion, physical appearance, or disabling conditions, this will not be tolerated.
Refrain from causing bodily harm to self, other program participants, program staff & supervisors.
Not bring in any weapons or items that may be used as weapons to any programs, parks or facilities.
Refrain from damaging equipment, supplies, facilities and parks
Additional codes of conduct may apply for particular programs such as: day camps, adult athletic leagues.

River Trails Park District reserves the right to dismiss a participant, spectator and or parent/guardian for any inappropriate conduct.

Our Commitment to Safety

River Trails Park District recognizes the importance of safety for our employees and participants. Our goal is to develop and carry out an ongoing program where everyone’s health and safety are the most important factors. All employees are directly involved in making safety a matter of continuing concern. With a cooperative spirit, we will be successful and benefit all members of our Park District Community. Adopted by the Board of Park Commissioners 2014.

Financial Assistance – Scholarship Program

Our goal is to provide recreational opportunities for all district residents. We provide services to our residents facing financial hardship through reasonably priced financial assistance/scholarship program. If you’re a River Trails Park District resident facing financial hardship you can apply for assistance.
Click the link below to download/print/fill out the application and dropping it off at the Weiss Community Center. Applications can also be picked up at the Weiss Community Center, 1500 E. Euclid Ave., Mt. Prospect. Call 847.255.1200 for any questions.

Scholarship assistance is made possible from funds raised through our River Trails Park & Recreation Foundation a 501(c)3 organization.

Full Scholarship information & Scholarship Application- Click HERE

SWIMMERS!- Swim Lesson Scholarship opportunity on our Swim Lesson Academy Page- Click HERE

Northwest Special Recreation Association-NWSRA

Providing Recreation Services to Individuals with Special Needs, NWSRA exists to provide outstanding opportunities through recreation for people with disabilities. The agency’s team of full-time Therapeutic Recreation professionals and trained part-time staff offers safe, fun and quality year-round opportunities to individuals with disabilities of all ages and ability levels. Participants benefit through increased self-esteem, physical and social skills development and improved fitness and health while experiencing challenges, making friends and having fun!

Inclusion assistance is provided by NWSRA to those individuals who wish to participate in their home park district programs. When registering, the parent of an individual with a disability should inform the park district (and NWSRA, if desired) of any accommodation needed in order for the individual to successfully participate in the program. The park district staff will then contact NWSRA for assistance with the accommodation.

For more information on NWSRA, brochures may be picked up at the Weiss Center or at the NWSRA office at Park Central, 3000 W. Central Road in Rolling Meadows. NWSRA may be contacted at 847.392.2848 (voice), 847.392.2855 (TTY) or 847.392.2870 (fax). Check out NWSRA at www.nwsra.org.

Americans with Disabilities Act

River Trails Park District supports and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance to participate in our programs, use our facilities, or have any questions or concerns, please notify us upon registration to ensure a smooth inclusion. We are an equal opportunity organization and shall continue to adhere to the doctrine of equality of opportunity and non-discrimination in all of our programs, services, and employment.

If you have an ADA compliance concern or question, you can contact either of the district’s Compliance Officers:

Patti Mitchell: phone: 847.463.3717 email: pmitchell@rtpd.org
Mike Hanley: phone: 847-394-0734 email: mhanley@rtpd.org

Hearing Impaired Assistance

Please contact us through the Illinois Relay Center Voice: 1.800.526.0857 TTY: 1.800.526.0844

Photo Policy

Please be aware that staff may take photos of participants enrolled in Park District activities or people on Park District properties. These photos are for Park District use only & may be used for publications and/or the park district’s website.

Partner Resident Agreement

River Trails, Prospect Hts. & Mt. Prospect Park Districts have an agreement to bring more recreational services to our residents. Your property taxes will continue to support only the River Trails Park District, but you will be entitled to certain additional benefits at the “partner” park districts…Prospect Hts. & Mt. Prospect.

All programs & facilities, except for the golf courses, offered by our partner districts are available to you at resident rates. Residents will still be given first priority when registering for their favorite programs within their home park district.

To take advantage of this outstanding partnership, when registering for programs or purchasing a membership at our partner districts, present valid proof of your name and address with a valid driver’s license or state ID.

To find out more about what our partner districts have to offer, please call, visit their website or stop by the Prospect Hts. Park District’s Gary Morava Recreation Center or Mt. Prospect Park District’s RecPlex or Central Community Center.

River Trails Park District & River Trails School District #26 Work Together

To provide quality services, River Trails Park District & School District 26 have enjoyed a cooperative relationship for many years. We share facilities and/or programs in an effort to bring you the best. We’d like to express our appreciation for this continuing outstanding effort.

Budget and Financials

“The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to River Trails Park District for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021” – Click Here to read the full May 2023 Press Release

Annual Budget	Financial Reports
2023
2022	2022
2021	2021
2020	2020
2019	2019
2018	2018
2017	2017
2016	2016
2015	2015
2014	2014
	2013
	2012

Bids and Request for Proposals (RFPs)

Date Issued	Project	Document	Date/Time Due
5/8/2023	Willow Trails Park Renovation	BID Document and Info Link	5/24/23- 2pm
1/25/2023	Pool Renovation – Document 1 of 5	BID for Pool Renovation	2/22/23- 10am
	Pool Renovation – Document 2 of 5	Pool Renovation Construction Docs
	Pool Renovation- Document 3 of 5	Agreement between Owner and Contractor- Pool Renovation Project 4885-1814…
	Pool Renovation- Document 4 of 5	Pool Renovations 2023 Addendum 1- Construction Docs 2.1.23
	Pool Renovation- Document 5 of 5	Pool Renovation 2023 Addendum 2- 2.20.23
10/25/2022	Custodial Services	BID for Custodial Services	11/15/22- 10:15am
2/15/2022	Food Concession Service for Rob Roy Golf Course	RFP-Rob Roy Golf Course Concession Service	3/10/2022- 12pm
1/10/22	Pool Renovation Project	Pool Renovation Bid Notice & Plans	1/31/2022- 10am
12/6/2021	Zone Building Roof Replacement Project	Zone Building Roof Replacement	12/15/2021- 10am
12-6-2021	Ram Promaster 2500 Cargo Van Sale	Ram Promaster 2500 Cargo Van Sale	12/13/2021- 10am
10/13/2021	Pool Concrete Removal Project	Pool Concrete Removal Bid Notice	11/1/2021- 10am
5/12/2021	Asphalt Path Project	River Trails Asphalt Path Project Bid	5/27/2021
5/12/2021	Sycamore Trails Tennis Court	Sycamore Tennis Court BID Notice	5/27/2021
3/26/2021	Accessibility Assessment and Transition Plan	RFP-Accessibility Assessment and Transition	4/22/21- 1pm
3/25/2021	Aspen Trails Park & Court Development	Aspen Trails BID Notice to Contractors	4/8/2021- 2pm
2/2/2021	Underwriting Services- Refunding Bonds	UW-RFP (PDF)	2/11/2021- 4pm

Illinois Prevailing Wage Schedule

https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/Rates.aspx

Employee Compensation

The District employs approximately 20 full-time employees. To view our compensation report per Public Act 097-0609- click here.
To view information on IMRF employer cost and participation per Public Act 101-0504 click here.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

In compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, the River Trails Park District provides information to assist citizens who ask for access to records authorized under the Act. If you would like to make a request for access to public records, click the link below to print and fill out a FOIA Request form.

FOIA Request (PDF)

Parks & Facilities Policies (PDF)

Serving the Communities of Mount Prospect & Prospect Heights