The mission of the Paxton Park District is that the Park Commissioners, Recreation Director, support staff, and volunteers work together to provide professionally organized and managed parks and programs for the Paxton community. The Paxton Park District is dedicated to the responsibility of providing fun, enjoyable, and educational recreation and leisure opportunities. Formed in 1965, the Park District is a member of the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association. Facilities and parks currently include Coady Park, the Coady Park Pavilion, the Civic Center, West Lawn Park, Nelson Park ball fields, the Paxton pool, the Paxton Dog Park, and the skate park.
Employment
Employment Application - Applications should be turned in to the Paxton Park District office or emailed to paxtonparkdistrict@gmail.com. Applications are also available to pick up on site. If interested in returning to a season position in which you have previously, it is not necessary to complete a new application, simply inform the Park District of your desire to return.
Now accepting applications for the following seasonal positions:
Youth Baseball/Softball Umpire
Youth Baseball/Softball Scorekeeper
Concession Stand
Lifeguard (must be certified or have ability to become certified upon employment)
Now accepting applications for the following seasonal positions:
Youth Baseball/Softball Umpire
Youth Baseball/Softball Scorekeeper
Concession Stand
Lifeguard (must be certified or have ability to become certified upon employment)
Board of CommissionersSteve Sample - President / Personnel Chair
Brad Ecker - Vice President / Building & Grounds Chair Amber King - Treasurer / Finance Chair Kaye Harper - Pool Chair Bobby Kinnaird - Recreation Chair Denver Piatt - Safety/Insurance Chair |
Recreation DirectorNeal McKenry
The Park District Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 at the Civic Center. |
Paxton Park District Board of Commissioners Meeting Minutes
| min-2-13-18.pdf |
| min-12-19-17.pdf |
| min-11-14-17.pdf |
| min-10-10-17.pdf |
| min-9-12-17.pdf |
| min-8-15-17-1_adjourned.pdf |
| min-8-8-17.pdf |
| min-7-11-17.pdf |
| min-6-13-17.pdf |
| min-5-15-17_adjourned.pdf |
| min-5-9-17.pdf |
| min-4-11-17.pdf |
| min-3-14-17-1.pdf |