Freedom of Information Act

ZION PARK DISTRICT ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

(Pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act)

Statement of Purpose
The Zion Park District is a unit of local government located in Zion, IL whose primary purpose is to acquire, own, maintain, and operate its public parks, open spaces, and facilities. The Park District also offers to its residents a wide variety of recreational programs and special events. These programs are offered both on a no charge and program fee basis.

Functional Subdivisions/Departments
The chart below illustrates the functional departments of the Zion Park District. The Board of Park Commissioners is a five member board, which sets the organizational tone of the Park District and approves policies to further its purpose. Each member is elected by the voters of the Zion Park District to a six-year term.

The Director of Parks & Recreation is Marilyn Krieger, who acts as the chief executive officer with responsibility for directing the day-to-day operations of the District.

Employees
The Zion Park District has 21 full-time employees and during its peak summer season, approximately 200 part-time employees.

Advisory Boards and Committees
The Zion Park District is governed by a five-member Board of Park Commissioners. Members are Bill Hartmann, Carolyn Rivers, Sheryl Goodwin Magiera, Jesse Pye and Rick Brown. These five individuals are all members of the District’s Personnel & Finance Committee.

FOIA Officers
The designated FOIA officers of the Park District are listed below. Each of the FOIA Officers may be contacted via USPS at Zion Park District, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive, Zion, IL 60099, or the email addresses for the FOIA officers listed below:

Marilyn Krieger – Director of Parks & Recreation
mkrieger@zionparkdistrict.org

Eric Bradley – Supt. of Administrative Services
ebradley@zionparkdistrict.org

Any Freedom of Information requests may also be forwarded to: foia@zionparkdistrict.org.

Locations of Zion Park District Offices