Coloma Township Park District

508 East 11th Street

Rock Falls, Illinois 61071

Phone: 815-625-0272 Fax: 815-625-5131 E-Mail:ctpd4fun@essex1.com

Administrative Office Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

COLOMA TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT PROFILE

The Coloma Township Park District was formed in 1925 and is governed by an elected five-member board of commissioners who serve six-year terms without compensation. It is the second largest park system in Whiteside County, serving the citizens of Coloma Township and adjacent unincorporated areas.

Purpose: As determined by Illinois case law, the State's purpose in establishing park districts was to provide a structure for local communities to establish and maintain public park and recreation systems that provide for the health, welfare, and entertainment of their citizens.

Mission: It is the mission of the Coloma Township Park District to help people enjoy life, by providing a quality park and recreation system, to be implemented in a responsive, effective, creative, collaborative and flexible manner.

Goal: Match the resources of the District to the needs and expectations of its citizens through a high level of participation and accountability.

RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Coloma Township Park District operates what is termed a "three season" year round recreation program, with activities for summer, fall, and winter/spring. Programs are geared for four different age groups: preschool; youngsters; adults; and senior citizens. The program is divided into four segments; SKILL PROGRAMS, in which participants focus on physical development and prowess; RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, which develop talents in hobbies and other activities; and SPECIAL EVENTS, which feature programs that normally last one day, and feature a unique athletic or educational experience of some type; WORKSHOPS, a one day/night seminar emphasizing an idea and the practical methods involved in using it.

If you have questions on any of the Coloma Township Park District programs, special events, or workshops, please contact the staff at the Coloma Township Park District Administrative Office at 625-0272 or e-mail us at ctpd4fun@cin.net. The Park District Administrative Office is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The Park District Administrative Office is located at 508 East 11th Street in Rock Falls, which is right by the entrance to Centennial Park.

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