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M A H O M E T P A R K S & R E C R E A T I O N D E P A R T M E N T

MPRD STAFF

DENNIS MOHRPARK MAINTENANCE

DENISE REYNOLDSPROGRAM

COORDINATOR

SEASONAL STAFF 2-3 EMPLOYEES

PROGRAM STAFF

DAN WALDINGERDIRECTOR

JOHANNA JEWELL

100+ EMPLOYESS200+ VOLUNTEERS

VOLUNTEERS

DENNIS MOHR DENISE REYNOLDS

ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

PROGRAM

COORDINATOR

PARKS

MAINTENANCE

MISSION STATEMENT

THE MISSION OF MAHOMET RECREATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL

PARTICIPANTS BY MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PROVISIONS OF

SAFE, EXCELLENT, RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES.

PARKSMAHOMET PARKS & RECREATION MANAGES ALL OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF VILLAGE

PARKS, WHICH INCLUDES:

11

6132

4

22

9

VILLAGE

 PARKS

MILES OF 

MULTIPURPOSE PATHS

FOOTBALL &

SOCCER FIELDS

VILLAGE

PLAYGROUNDS

ACRES OF 

PARK LAND

BASEBALL &

SOFTBALL FIELDS

PARK MAINTENANCETHE VILLAGE’S PARKS ARE FUNDED BY A PERCENTAGE OF THE REAL ESTATE TAX AND

THE UTILITY TAX.  ANNUAL MAINTENANCE TASKS INCLUDE MOWING, ATHLETIC FIELD TURF

MANAGEMENT, TREE WORK, SPRAYING, CARPENTRY, FABRICATION AND REPAIRS OF

EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES.  FACILITIES INCLUDE 4 PLAYGROUNDS, THE MULTIPURPOSE

ROOM AT THE MPRD OFFICE, THE PARK MAINTENANCE BARN, 2 PERMANENT RESTROOMS,

5 CONCESSION STANDS AND 2 PARK PAVILIONS.  

284CONDUCTED

HOURS OF 

MOWING

15.7PAINTED

MILES OF

FIELD LINES

4,374COLLECTED

CUBIC FEET

OF TRASH

181MANAGED

PARK

RENTALS

PREPARED

BALL FIELDS

FOR GAMES

246PLANTED

NEW

PARK TREES

26

RECREATION PROGRAMSParks and recreation have three values that make them essential services to

communities:

1. Economic value

2. Health and Environmental benefits

3. Social importance

Just as water, sewer, and public safety are considered essential public services,

recreation is vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in

a community, ensuring the health of families and youth, and contributing to the

economic and environmental well-being of a community and a region. 

104

3194

436

200+SOCCER BALLS

VOLUNTEERS

100

5

PROGRAMS

OFFERED

PROGRAM

PARTICIPANTS

PART TIME

STAFF

SPECIAL EVENTS

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTSUCCESSFUL PROGRAMMING RELIES ON SUCCESSFUL MARKETING.  MPRD STAFF UTILIZES

A MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO MARKETING TO REACH TARGETED AUDIENCES WHILE

MAXIMIZING OUR SCARCE RESOURCES.

1,240 3,777 1,046FACEBOOK 

FOLLOWERS

EMAIL ADDRESSES TEXT ALERT

SUBSCRIBERS

5,300 7,675PROGRAM GUIDE'S

DELIVERED

SCHOOL

FLYERS

FUND DEVELOPMENTTHE RECREATION FUND IS FUNDED BY FEES ASSESSED FOR PROGRAMS OFFERED.

 NEARLY 10% OF REVENUE SUPPORTING OUR RECREATION PROGRAMMING COMES FROM

OUTSIDE SOURCES IN THE FORM OF DONATIONS, YOUTH LEAGUE BUSINESS SPONSORS

AND FUNDRAISERS.

$23,675 49 8SPONSORSHIP REVENUE BUSINESS SPONSORS SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORS

631pounds of food collected

for helping hands

600ducks sponsored

152youth scholarship

registrations

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6,000

12,000

18,000

24,000

2014 2015 2016 2017

CAPITAL PROJECTS/FUTURE PLANSBridle Leash Barn Improvement Projects –$26,000

Improvements include new insulated overhead doors, framing in a heated space, upgrading

electrical and pouring concrete floor area. Improvements will provide more functional space

for maintenance tasks and improve security and efficiency.

Mahomet Riverwalk Project – 1,152,000 (Village share is $230,300) This 1-mile segment will connect barber park to the sangamon river greenway including a

pedestrian bridge across the sangamon. This project will connect the community north and

south and provide more safe and ada access routes for bicylists/pedestrians/patrons. Will

have a positive economic impact on the community. Staff has submitted a formal grant

application. The village share would be $230,300. Award announcement dates are in the

spring.

MPRD Multipurpose Room Remodel – $63,500

Demand for indoor programming continues. This is mprd's only indoor programming space.

Enhancements would include walls (separating offices from community space), replacing

carpet in common areas, bathroom finish upgrade, kitchenette addition, hvac and code

compliance. The work could be done in phases as prioritized. Preliminary design complete,

construction documents complete, reviewing construction docs and prelim estimates.

Expect to go out for bid in january/february 2018.

Sangamon River Greenway Canoe/Kayak/Multiuse Path and Parking Lot Project - $122,535 (Village share is $24,507)

Improvements include an ada path leading to an accessible canoe/kayak access point.

Parking lot upgrades are included. This is an 80/20 idnr rtp grant. The village share of the

project will be $24,507. Staff expects a formal award letter in january, 2018. A construction

timeline will be formalized thereafter.

Taylor Park Improvement – $26,000

Ongoing improvements to a multi-year renovation project that has included completely new

lighting and fencing for both ball diamonds. This phase has included an added sidewalk

section on the north field improving access, added trees (10), and added sidewalk along the

south field (to be completed). The next phase will include parking lot improvements.