PAXTON PARK DISTRICT

Covered Bridge from Indiana.  One of the many bridges seen during annual Park District sponsored Covered Bridge trip in October.

About Us

Please Address Correspondence to: 

Paxton Park District

601 S. Fall

Paxton, Il  60957

Phone: 217-379-4203

Fax: 217-379-4813

E-mail: ppd@conxxus.com

 

Adopted by the Paxton Park District Board of Commissioners, Jan 1, 1991.

MISSION:

 

Paxton Park District was formed in 1965 and currently includes the Civic Center, Poolside Park, West Lawn Park and the swimming pool.

Paxton Park District is a member of the Illinois Association of Park Districts, and is affiliated with the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association.

The primary purpose of the Paxton Park District is that its Park Commissioners, Recreation Director, Executive Secretary, professional and support staff, and volunteers provide professionally organized and managed park and facilities and programs for the Park District Community.  The Paxton Park District is dedicated to the responsibility to provide a broad spectrum of recreational and leisure services and activities.

The Commissioners of Paxton Park District are dedicated to creating and maintaining an environment that supports year-round facilities and programs for both youth and adults.  Paxton Park District is pledged to work cooperatively with other community agencies in providing residents of Paxton and its visitors facilities where such programs may take place.

2010 SUMMER ACTIVITIES OFFERED BY THE PAXTON PARK DISTRICT:

ADULT MENS SOFTBALL, ADULT WOMENS SOFTBALL, SWIM LESSONS, SWIM TEAM, PUBLIC SWIM HOURS, SCUBA CLASS, ART SHOW, SAND VOLLEYBALL, PRE T-BALL,  T-BALL, DAY CAMPS, TOT SWIM LESSONS, FARMERS MARKET, SENIOR BINGO, SENIOR CLUB, WATER AEROBICS, SENIOR PEACE MEALS, YOUTH BASEBALL, FAMILY NIGHT SWIMS, CPR/AED/FIRST AID CLASSES, POOL RENTALS, CIVIC CENTER RENTALS