General Information 

Staff and Contacts

Park Board of Commissioners:

Paul Emery, President
Richard Rumsey, Vice-President
Mike Williams, Secretary/Treasurer

Administrative Staff:

Ron Emery, Executive Director
T.A. Sullivan, Maintenance Superintendent

Amber Rumsey, Parks & Recreation Director

Melonie Motsinger, Pool Manager
 

Mike Sullivan, Park Security


Phone Numbers:

Park Office – 618.252.2111

Fax – 618.253.4511

Maintenance Building – 618.252.3085

Memorial Park Pool – 618.252.7512

Postal Mail:

Harrisburg Township Park District
921 W. Poplar St.
Harrisburg, IL  62946

General E-mail:                       remery@harrisburgpark.net

Hours of operation:               8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday through Friday

Park Curfew:                           11 p.m. to 6 a.m. (strictly enforced)

*Park Security:                        Do note that during park curfew hours, security will kindly escort persons out who
                                                    are found in the park. This is in an effort to reduce vandalism. Cars left in the park after 
                                                    11 p.m. will be ticketed.   

Board Meetings:

The Board of Commissioners of the Harrisburg Township Park District holds regularly scheduled meetings at 8 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at the Park Office. The public is cordially invited to attend these meetings. Any citizen wishing to be placed on the agenda may call the park office at 618.252.2111.

Non-Resident Program Fees:

Any individual who does not reside within the Harrisburg Township Park District boundaries may be subject to pay a minimum fee increase of $5.00 per program.

Conduct Codes:

The Harrisburg Park District requests these rules be followed while participating in park sponsored programs:

1. Refrain from showing disrespect to other participants and staff.
2. Refrain from using foul language.
3. Refrain from causing bodily harm to themselves, other participants, and staff.
4. Refrain from damaging program equipment, supplies, and facilities.
5. Refrain from participating in unlawful activities.

Registration Procedures:

Registration for all programs is on a first come, first serving basis. Most programs will also accept registration at their first scheduled meeting. No refunds will be given after the first scheduled class unless individuals are under unavoidable circumstances.

Program Times:

Parents should pay close attention to all announced program times. Children must not be dropped off to the program site any earlier than five minutes before the scheduled starting time; this is due to the lack of supervision at the site. Parents should also be advised that site supervisors are only liable for participants for up to five minutes after the conclusion of the program. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in the participant being dropped from the program.

Bad Weather:

Supervisors are instructed to cancel outdoor programs if bad weather is in our area. Since it is impossible to notify all parents of a cancellation, the supervisors will post a notice at the program site and/or information can be obtained by calling the park office during regular business hours. If bad weather does indeed move into our area, parents should make arrangements to pick their child up immediately.

Bad Weather – HYA Baseball and Softball Games:

You may obtain field condition messages/bad weather instructions by either: 1. calling your child’s coach; 2. clicking the “field conditions” link on the park homepage, Monday through Friday; 3. call the Park Office at 252.2111 for an automated message after 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Shelter Reservations:

Shelter reservations may be made at the Park Office. The park has a variety of eight shelters. Fees are $10.00 per 4 hours / $20.00 with electricity OR $20.00 for the entire day / $30.00 with electricity. Fees are due within twenty four business hours of reservation. You must also sign an agreement to rent a shelter. There is a daily curfew for all park visitors of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. All persons must leave the park by 10 p.m.

Baseball Field Reservations:

Baseball fields must be scheduled for use at the park office. This reservation process includes both games and practice. League games do take priority over any practice and it is possible that some practices may have to be changed or cancelled so that a game may be played. Everyone should check the schedule at the park office on a regular basis to confirm cancellations or changes.