Open Government
The Harrisburg Township Park District exists to serve the residents of Harrisburg, Illinois. We value transparency, community participation, and accessibility of information.
Freedom of Information Act
In accordance with 5 ILCS 140/1, Freedom of Information Act, the Harrisburg Township Park District shall make available to any person for inspection or copying all public records, except as otherwise provided in Section 7 of this Act.
The Board of Commissioners has designated the following Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officers for the Harrisburg Township Park District:
Blake Emery – Executive Director
Haley Sullivan – Administrative Assistant
Freedom of Information requests may be submitted to the Harrisburg Township Park District in writing. Requests will be accepted via mail, fax, personal delivery, and / or email. Fees may be assessed under the Freedom of Information Act on all requests involving such services as record search, duplication, and reviews.
Harrisburg Township Park District
921 W. Poplar Street
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Fax: (618) 253-4511
Email: 
office@harrisburgpark.net
Prevailing Wage Notice
The Harrisburg Township Park District has attached a link to the most current prevailing wage requirements to properly bid on contracts or other non-bid contracts to be awarded to contractors.
Click here to be redirected to the Illinois Department of Labor website.
Annual Budget
The Harrisburg Township Park District posts annual budgets for public viewing. For questions, please contact the Executive Director, Blake Emery, or call 618-252-2111.
The Preliminary Budget & Appropriation for Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 is available for public review prior to a Public Hearing
The Combined Annual Budget & Appropriation for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 has been approved by the Park Board of Commissioners
Previous Budgets
Truth in Taxation
In accordance with 35 ILCS 200/18-75, the Harrisburg Township Park District posts applicable Truth in Taxation documents. For questions, please contact the Executive Director, Blake Emery, or call 618-252-2111.
2025 Estimate of Tax Levy will be presented at the October 17, 2025 Park Board Meeting at 8:00 AM at the Park District Office Community Room - 921 W. Poplar Street.
2025 Tax Levy Ordinance will be presented at the November 21, 2025 Park Board Meeting at 8:00 AM at the Park District Office Community Room - 921 W. Poplar Street.
Annual Statement
Annual Financial Report
Audit
General Obligation Bond Ordinances
Public Act 097-0609 - Total Compensation Report
In accordance with Illinois Public Act 097-0609, the Harrisburg Township Park District posts the total compensation package for each employee who has a total compensation package in excess of $75,000 per year. For questions, please contact the Executive Director, Blake Emery, or call 618-252-2111.
Public Act 101-0504 - IMRF Employer Cost & Participation
In accordance with Illinois Public Act 101-0504, the Harrisburg Township Park District posts the link to the IMRF Website to be able to obtain (1) copies of all resolutions adopted by a municipality on or after January 1, 1995 to participate in the IMRF if such a resolution was required; (2) an annual report listing each municipality and the date each municipality first became a municipality that participates in the IMRF; (3) all documents pertaining to each municipality's annual projected future contributions to the IMRF; and (4) information about the amount of each municipality's past required contributions to the IMRF for each year of participation on or after January 1, 1995 and before, if available.
Click Here to be redirected to the IMRF Website.
Risk Management and Loss Control Committee
It is the intent of the Harrisburg Township Park District Board of Commissioners to establish a Risk Management & Loss Control policy, which will provide the safest environment possible for employees and users of the District. The Executive Director shall provide all management direction necessary to implement a successful all-around safety program for employees and park users.
The Committee is made up of the following members:
Executive Director - Blake Emery
Maintenance Director - TA Sullivan
Recreation Director - Jill Marvel
Administrative Assistant - Haley Sullivan
Local Government Efficiency Committee
The Harrisburg Township Park District (“Park District”) is required to form a Committee on Local Government Efficiency (“Efficiency Committee”) pursuant to 50 ILCS 70/1 et seq. (the Act); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, the Efficiency Committee shall: (1) study the Park District’s governing statutes, ordinances, rules, procedures, powers, jurisdiction, shared services, intergovernmental agreements, and interrelationships with other governmental units and the State of Illinois, (2) collect data, research, and analysis as necessary to prepare a written report that includes recommendations with respect to increased accountability and efficiency, and (3) provide a written report to the administrative office of each county board of the county in which the governmental unit is located.
Park District Schedules
