Mission Statement

The Watseka Park District Mission is to open the door for recreational and social opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities in Watseka and surrounding communities.

History

A referendum was passed in April 1999 for the formation of the park district. The first meeting was held on May 12th, 1999; the first levy was applied for in December, 1999 and received in June 2000. The office was established in May 2000, along with the hiring of the first executive director, Debbie Wessels. Ms. Wessels resigned in June 2002 and Sherry Johnson was hired in August, 2002 as the new executive director.

Board of Commissioners

A five member Board of Commissioners governs the Watseka Park District. The Board is elected to six year terms and meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. At the present time the Board is as follows: Todd Oster  – President; Mary Bricker – Vice-President; Don Miller – Treasurer; Debra Sue Masters Powell – Secretary, and Shawn Edwards – Commissioner.

Programming

Youth Programs – Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Summer Camp, and Swim Team

Adult Programs – Computer Training, Flower Arranging and Tai Chi.

Family Programs – Safety Seminars, Halloween Carnival, Strongman Competitions