YEAR IN REVIEW
Find your FUN, find your smile at springfieldparks.org 2019 The Springfield Park District is pleased to present this report to the Board of Trustees and interested citizens of our community. This report is intended to summarize the operational activity of the Springfield Park District through December 2019 and the financial activity and results of the Springfield Park District for period ending April 30, 2019. This eportr also illustrates ways in which the Park District’s strategic initiatives have helped fulfill the organization’s mission. An electronic copy of this report is available at www.springfieldparks.org. Paper copies are available at the Bunn Administrative Offices.
Mission To provide accessible and memorable recreation opportunities that enrich the community and improve the quality of life for generations as well as conserve our natural resources.
The Springfield Park District is governed by a publicly elected board. The governing board is composed of an elected President and six elected Trustees all serving four year terms. These Trustees volunteer their time, energy and expertise because they genuinely care about providing high quality recreation programs, facilities and open space to Board of our citizens. The Board employs an Executive Director to manage the day to day operations of the organization and meet the goals and TRUSTEES objectives of the Board.
Leslie Sgro, Grant Hammer, Robin Schmidt, C.J. Metcalf, Sierra Senor-Moore, Lisa Badger, Kris Theilen, President Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee
Executive
Derek Harms, Stephen Flesch, Jason Graham, Lynn Saputo, CPRP Director of Finance Director of Parks CPRP Executive Director and Administration and Planning Director of Recreation STAFF and Marketing 2500 S. 11th St., Springfield, IL 62703 217-544-1751 www.springfieldparks.org
2 SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 100 YEARS
Size and Scope of Services
Total Area 60 Square Miles (includes Springfield, Environmental Zoo, Botanical Garden, Nature Trails, Served parts of Grandview, Jerome, Leland Facilities Nature Preserve, Land and Water Grove, Sherman, and Southern View) Reserve, Campgrounds, Community Gardens Population Approximately 135,000 residents Served Athletic 60+ Baseball/Softball Fields, Basketball Courts, Soccer Fields, Football Fields, The District provides public Facilities Owned/Leased Pickleball Courts, Tennis Courts, stewardship of approximately 2,500 Property Platform Tennis Courts, Horseshoe acres of land Pits, Bocce Ball, Shuffle Board, Cricket Parks and 35 Parks, Playground Systems, Field, Rugby Field Amenities 2 Splash Pads, BMX Bike track, 322 acre Nature Preserve located in Fishing Piers, Stocked Fishing Ponds, Nature Carpenter Park Outdoor Ice Skating, Sledding Hills, Preserves Outdoor Exercise Areas, Hiking Trails, Land & Water 113 acre Land and Water Reserve Pedestrian Paths, Open Air Shelters, Reserves located in Riverside Park Picnic Areas, Restroom Facilities Trails 3 Bicycle Trails (17 miles), numerous Recreation 4 Golf Courses, 2 Indoor Ice Rinks, Nature/Hiking trails Facilities 2 Outdoor Pools, Indoor Pool, 3 Dog Offer over 400 programs from Runs, 3 Disc Golf Courses, 2 Baseball Recreation Programs Early Childhood to Seniors and Stadiums, 1 Preschool Facility, 2 Special Recreation Historic Pavilions, Special Needs Facility, Carillon, Tennis Complex, Band Shell, Skate Park
Supporting the Springfield Community
Employed 502 people, providing $6.7 million total Provided financial assistance to multiple underprivileged compensation to personnel. families.
Engaged 33 contractors, for a total of $188,601 in fees. The following Strategic Initiatives have been developed to channel resources in a direction that yields the Significant employer of youth and older adults. greatest benefit to Park District resident taxpayers and other guests, focusing efforts on what is truly important for the organization. Older Adults 16% (Ages 60+) 44% i. Establish long-term financial stability 39% ii. Implement facility and maintenance upgrades iii. Update technology iv. Update equipment through a rotation Youth Ages 26-59 purchase plan (Ages 25 & Under) v. To achieve world-class customer service
Supported fundraising efforts of 47 local not-for-profit Previously approved 10yr comprehensive master plan. organizations by providing 104 donations.
2019 ANNUAL REPORT SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT 3 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS Governmental funds reported FY 2019 ending fund Over 90% of funds allocated in the Capital Improvement balances of $6.7 million as compared to $6.3 Million in budget were devoted to repair and replace existing FY 2018, further highlighting the District’s commitment to assets, including needed equipment and facility improving financial stability. improvements.
The FY 2019 audit is being handled by Sikich. No Improved fiscal year - end Fund Balance by over adjustments to the financial statements were made, $6.2 Million since 2013. supporting the accuracy being reported to the board on a monthly basis. Current full audit report is available at TOTAL FUND BALANCE www.springfieldparks.org/budget. $8mil Reduced negative fund balances by $632K over $7mil previous year. $6mil Completed approximately $1.5 million in improvements $5mil and repairs to building, infrastructure, and equipment $4mil needs. $3mil $2mil $1mil 0 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19
PROPERTY TAXES
Where Your Tax Dollars Go Tax Rate Comparison
Less than 6% of the average Springfield resident’s total tax The Springfield Park District’s tax rate is nearly one third of the rate bill is attributed to the Springfield Park District. For a $100,000 assessed by other Park Districts in Central Illinois resulting in lower homeowner, taxes paid to the Park District were approximately $130. taxes for property owners. 1.5
Springfield School District #186(58%) 1.2 1.23 Other (13%) 1.15
Springfield Corporate - City(10%) 0.9 0.85 Sangamon County (9%) 0.72 Community College District #526 (5%) 0.6
Springfield Park District(5%) 0.49 0.3
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*Financial reporting includes fiscal activity
and results for period ending April 30, 2019. Peoria Park District Decatur Park District Urbana Park District Springfield Park District Champaign Park District
4 SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT FINANCIAL OVERVIEW How the Park District is Funded Total Revenue FY 19 $16.5 Million
77% 17% 2% 4%
Tax Levies Guest Fees Contributions, Interest & Other Other Taxes
Community’s Return on Investment Total Expenditures FY 19 $17.2 Million
Recreation General Operations
28% 28%
3% 19% 8% 14%
Park Maintenance
Police Museum Capital Improvements
2019 ANNUAL REPORT SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT 5 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW
Investing in Your Facilities Recreation Highlights
Athletics • New 20-ton HVAC rooftop • Athletics – Increased participation in the following • Remodeled clubhouse & unit in the Franklin room programs: Challenger Sports British Soccer Camp, built new bullpens in Robin • New asphalt repaving High School Lacrosse, Youth Lacrosse, & the St. Louis Roberts Stadium & striping on the entire Cardinals Kids Camp parking lot Aquatics • Replaced two ADA • Botanical – Won Best of 2019 for Best Outdoor • New LED light fixtures automated door openers in Location for a wedding ceremony in the IL Times & filter pit valves at Rink 2’s front foyer • Funshop – Won third place overall in the Memorial’s Eisenhower Pool • Retrofitted Rink 2 LED Festival of Trees showcase • New variable frequency lighting drive at Veterans Memorial • Golf – Provided numerous instructional golf lessons Pool Preschool and tournaments such as: Veterans Golf League • New roof, gutter system, at Bergen Golf Course; Junior Golf Camps - 119 Botanical Garden windows & wooden participants; Junior Golf Leagues; Free golf instruction • New lattice wall behind baseboards installed in the for Veterans through the PGA HOPE program - 26 the Perennial Border by bathrooms at Washington participants; Drysdale Tournament - 226 participants; the main entrance, & new Park Pavilion Oversaw the administration of the Men’s City Golf benches at Herndon Plaza Tournament - 104 participants & the Women’s City Memorial Zoo Golf Tournament - 24 participants; & Round-The-Town • New inventory for the • Revamped amphitheater 2-Person Tournament - 90 participants existing permanent plant including new decking, collections & new tree paneling, walls, ramp, metal • Nelson Center Ice Sports – Restructured the Lower specimens were planted for roof, & new color scheme & Upper House Recreational Hockey program to outside tree collection • Constructed new exhibit for offer higher skill & drill development, competition & the Red Billed Hornbills sportsmanship which is now named Tier 1 & Tier 2 Carillon • Installed new ADA Recreational House Hockey program. The Tier 1 & Tier • Replaced glass entry playground mats & border 2 Recreational Hockey program doubled in attendance door in tower lobby and around the playground area this year. Also offered a new mid season 3 on 3 windows in playing cabin • Installed new LED lighting hockey tournament for participants in Tier 1 & Tier 2 in the holding building, Funshop • Special Recreation – 2,975 Summer Camp Lemur, Langur, Painted Dog Participants at all 3 Summer Camps: Camp Leap at • Repainted outside of the & Maintenance building building & purchased a new Nelson & Erin’s Pavilion & a brand new camp, Life • Replumbed the pools in Skills at Lincoln Park Pavilion washing machine Otter & Pace Nelson Center • New roof & siding on the • Special Recreation – 97 Special Olympic athletes • Installed new reception Australia building completed in sports in 2019 desk by Rink 1 with new • Updated the Birds of Prey • Zoo – Increased attendance of Winterland Holiday rubber flooring exhibit Lights by 30% vs. last year • Remodeled & repainted the • Installed new electric fence Franklin room in the Bear exhibit • Zoo – Partnered with Zara’s & 4 local High School Art • Replaced rooftop • Installed new heaters in all classes to paint the Zoo strollers Condenser for the outdoor holding areas • Zoo – From generous community donations, the refrigeration system to • Replumbed the filter in the Zoo was able to fund specific projects such as: increase overall efficiency Penguin dayroom pool horticultural needs, additional birthday/rental area, • New tile flooring in Franklin solar panel installation, free admission for opening Room & Kitchen weekend, caging for the Red Billed Hornbills exhibit, & transportation of animals
6 SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT 2019 ANNUAL REPORT Preserving our Green spaces...
Investing in Your Parks
• Bunker improvements on numerous sand traps throughout • New ADA walkways installed at Douglas, Jaycee and Gietl golf courses • Lanphier Basketball Court Resurfacing • Implemented new preventative maintenance program on • New accessible registration and concrete plaza area for Bike Trail Bridges Iles Pickleball • Lincoln Greens Drainage Study • Kiwanis Park- Partnered with the International Soccer Club • Purchase of “My Turf” equipment management program to install a premium soccer field surface for our fleet services • Fairview Park- Overhaul of Diamond #2 • Douglas Park Playground Install and removal of 1994 • Riverside Park- Installed new BMX signage and concrete playground pads around the concession stand • Riverside Campground Bathroom and Shower house • Installed new cooling wall in greenhouses at Botanical upgrades, new signage and new electric to sites Garden • Barker Park Playground install • Constructed new exhibit for the Red Wolves at the Zoo • Douglas Park Disc Golf upgrades to concrete tee boxes, • Staff obtained professional certifications, including ADA baskets and design Coordinator & Playground Safety Inspector • Lincoln Park AIDS Memorial • Negotiated successful IGA with City of Springfield to • Partnered with AARP to install new outdoor Senior annex Centennial Park into the City exercise area at Lincoln Park • Created agreement with CACC to utilize greenhouse for • Bunn Admin Office ADA upgrades winter grow operations
Natural Resource Conservation & Wildlife Preservation Efforts
• Tool Wagon - Facilitated numerous volunteer park & community clean up projects • Tree Plantings - Planted 224 Trees in your parks • Trout Stocking at Washington & Southwind Park • Ground Squirrel - Continued management of habitat restoration project at Centennial Park to protect the endangered Franklin Ground Squirrel • Recycle over 20 tons of paper, plastic, cardboard, aluminum & glass every year • Maintain 322 acres of nature preserve • Nearly 300 volunteers performing 2200 hours of volunteer time from schools, churches, business & clubs • Maintaining the established Sangamon Bottoms Land & Water Reserve on 113 acres of property at Riverside Park. This has been surveyed & signage is up and clearly visible around the entire border • A number of invasive trees & shrubs have been removed district-wide & replace with native species. Pollinator gardens are also being established in six of our parks with the help of numerous volunteers.
2019 ANNUAL REPORT SPRINGFIELD PARK DISTRICT 7 Enriching Lives through High Quality Programs & Services